Many people have a secret fear of having a bowel movement away from home. Whether it is the fear that someone will hear you or the concern that you might leave behind an offensive odor, pooping in public can be an anxiety-inducing experience. But it doesn’t have to be.

Plenty of people. In some places, you may wish to make your own toilet seat cover, or you may want to have some in case of emergency. In certain areas of the world, facilities can be primitive, so tourists might carry toilet paper just in case it's not available.

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Many people leave air fresheners on the backs of their toilets or under the sink. Some restaurants with one person bathrooms (as opposed to ones with several stalls) will have air fresheners out as well. Don’t be afraid to use them.

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If there are stains or skid marks visible in the bowl, try flushing again. You can also try putting a few sheets of toilet paper in the water, letting them soak for a minute and then flushing them down. They should help remove any remaining waste.

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If you are still having trouble going, place your hand on your abdomen and lightly push down. You might want to slightly lean forward while you do this.

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Sometimes thinking about it too much can make defecating even more stressful. If you have a cell phone, playing a game or doing a little reading on the internet can help you relax.

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If you can, put your feet up on a small trash bin. Squatting will allow you to pass your waste more quickly and with less effort, minimizing the amount of time you spend in the bathroom.

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Lock the door. Either the stall or the door to the bathroom itself should have a lock on it. Locking the door will help relieve some of the anxiety you might have and will ensure your privacy.

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This might involve a little searching, and if you don't think you have time, obviously go for the first one you see. If you are at a friend's house you might use the upstairs bathroom. In a mall, you might choose the restroom furthest from the major departments stores.

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Ask for directions to the bathroom if you don't know where it is. This is nothing to be embarrassed about either. Everyone uses the bathroom.

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Anxiety about anything can affect the body in many ways. Be sure to take deep breathes and relax your muscles. If you are too anxious and tight, you’ll have more trouble going and ultimately be in the bathroom even longer.

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This can be a scary thing to consider, but once you let yourself imagine beyond the initial embarrassment, you’ll realize that its not really the end of the world at all.

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Remember that everyone has bowel movements. You might be anxious about going to the bathroom at work or at school because of the fear that someone might walk in. Remind yourself that everyone, even your boss, teacher, and coworkers, have been exactly where you are now.

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