Length of timeĪ commonly heard joke is that when someone takes too long in the bathroom, it must mean they’re pooping. If it sways too much one way or another, it could suggest some digestion or fiber issues. ConsistencyĪnywhere between a firm and soft consistency is pretty much normal. Poops shouldn’t come out in small pellets - something else we’ll get to later - but instead should be a couple of inches in length, and comfortable and easy to pass. When they differentiate from the log shape, that’s when your poop is trying to tell you something’s up. However, as we’ll get to later, there are a variety of shapes that poop can have. ShapeĪ somewhat log-like shape is how most poop should come out due to its formation within the intestines. The combination of stomach bile and bilirubin, which is a pigment compound formed from the breakdown of red blood cells in the body, gets the credit for this oh-so-lovely shade of brown. The poop emoji has one thing right: the brown coloring.

But there are a few general rules to follow if you want to assess your poo artistry for optimum health.

Healthy poop can be as varied and as unique as the individuals who make it.

Longest human poop