13 Super gross things that only happen to girls

2. Splinting

Have you ever heard of splinting? No, in this case it’s not for setting broken bones – that would be far less gross. Don’t be shy if you haven’t heard of it, because even many girls aren’t aware of this technique used to relieve constipation. When a woman is having difficulty getting a bowel movement out, the stool may push on her vaginal wall which is on the other side of the wall of her rectum. So, a doctor may recommend that she insert her fingers and push on the “bulge” that the stool forms. This pressure essentially pushes the poop out. The grossest thing is that many women find this most effective when they are in the crouching position. Let’s just say that when it’s successful, it’s a home run.