Here’s how many hours we spend using our phones on the toilet every year — and why doctors warn against it

Here’s how many hours we spend using our phones on the toilet every year — and why doctors warn against it

A new study from QS Supplies has revealed the shocking number of hours Americans spend using their phones on the toilet every year.

Canadians Spend Days on the Toilet—Thanks to Their Phones

Remember when bathrooms had a stack of Reader’s Digests or a well-worn copy of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader? Well, those days have officially gone down the drain. According to a new survey by a bathroom supplies company (yes, that’s a real thing), nearly half of us are scrolling through our phones while… taking care of business. And it adds up — that’s over 48 hours a year spent texting, swiping, and doomscrolling from the comfort of the porcela…

Stop scrolling and get off the toilet: study says you're wasting too much time on the commode

We're all guilty of popping a squat on the toilet and overstaying our welcome because of our phones. You think you'll read one article, but wind up staying in the same position long after your business is through. This seemingly harmless waste of time is having some serious literal pain in the a$$ consequences. According to a study by QS Supplies — a bathroom supplies company — Americans spend 49 hours using their phones on the toilet, which is …