For example, when I’m at work I don’t feel like it, or if I do I can hold it back without any problem, but when I get home the urge seems to be uncontrollable and impossible to hold back.

  • Gingerlegs
    850·
    3 months ago

    I remember there was actually a scientific article written about this. If I recall, it’s something about your brain/subconscious knowing that you are close to a toilet

    • usualsuspect191
      310·
      3 months ago

      It’s not just about being close to any toilet though, specifically the one at home is different. Coming home from a trip and I’ll need to go to the bathroom even though I’ve had plenty of good access the whole time.

      • finleyEnglish
        80·
        3 months ago3 months ago

        It probably has something to do with the guarantee of access mixed with the urgency and relaxed retention that comes with being in a comfortable environment. It’s unlikely to be any one thing, but, instead, a combination of factors.

    • yum
      120·
      3 months ago

      Can we use that ability to track down hidden facilities that contain a toilet (say, in the desert)?

      • Confused_EmusEnglish
        181·
        3 months ago

        Unfortunately this method only works if you already know where the toilet is.