Why It’s Better to Stop Using Toilet Paper

Toilet paper seems like the ultimate bathroom hygiene essential. But, in fact, in many Asian countries, people don’t even have it in their bathrooms. When it comes to toilet paper, most of us want the softest roll with the nicest smell possible, but chances are we don’t even think about how it might not be the healthiest way to stay clean.

We at NEWHEALTH decided to find out why using toilet paper might not be the best choice for your health.

1. It might irritate your private parts.

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It’s always important to read the labels when you buy a certain product, and although toilet paper is a hygiene product, companies refuse to list all the ingredients, claiming “rights to trade secrets.” Yet a dangerous chemical called formaldehyde is often used in toilet paper to make it stronger and softer. Formaldehyde can be very irritating to your private parts and can also cause your eyes, skin, and throat to become more sensitive.

2. It may trigger allergies.

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Scented toilet paper surely smells good and may be a nice addition to your bathroom, but these attractive perfumes can actually lead to allergies. To make toilet paper smell like a spring garden, companies often use artificial fragrances that can disrupt the healthy pH of your private parts and even cause yeast infections.

3. It might affect your reproductive health.

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