We've shown you how to wipe correctly, but did you know that same toilet paper can help prevent splash damage as a result of a heavier-than-usual water landing? The video above illustrates.


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All you need to do is to place a strip of toilet paper at the drop zone and it will eliminate almost all the splashback on entry. As the video shows, you don't even need a LOT of toilet paper; just one square will do if you know exactly where your relevant parts line up to the water once seated. Now go forth and defecate.


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