Poop Basics
What different types of poop mean
Most “what does this mean?” questions come down to two signals: form (how fast things moved) and color (context). Symptoms and persistence decide urgency.
Poop type (form)
Use the Bristol scale to describe Types 1–7 in plain English.
Read the Bristol guideFast “what does this mean?” guide
One starting point: Bristol type + color + what to track.
Open the fast guideWhen food seems to drive stool consistency
If stool form keeps shifting, start with these two guides before you change multiple variables at once.
How to identify your trigger foods
A clean 7-day method to find patterns without guessing.
Read the methodFoods that affect stool consistency
10 common “usual suspects” plus how to test them.
Read the guide
If you see blood, black/tarry stool, severe pain, fever, faintness, or unexplained weight loss, seek medical care.
See the safety note
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Featured guides
- • Poop detox hacks: what’s safe vs. what’s hype
- • Stool types and colors: the fast "what does this mean?" guide
- • Bristol stool chart: what Types 1-7 mean
- • Constipation basics: a safer reset before you panic
- • How long does food take to become poop?
- • Identify poop type with StoolSense (photos optional)
- • Stool color guide
- • Stool test for adults: 2 ways to understand your poop
- • Stool timing and routine: steadier mornings without overthinking
- • How taking poop photos helps
- • Types of stool tests: what they check (and what they can’t)
- • What type of poop is this? A quick Bristol + color guide