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Is it normal to smell your own poop?

Yep.Totally normal

Yes—smelling your poop after you use the bathroom is completely normal. You may notice it because you’re nearby, and its odor can vary with what you eat.

Yep. You’re right there when it happens, so noticing the smell is ordinary—and plenty of people take a quick sniff without giving it much thought. Poop odor also naturally changes depending on your diet and digestion.

If you mean deliberately smelling it up close for a long time, that’s less common, but by itself it doesn’t automatically mean anything is wrong. Just wash your hands afterward and maybe give the bathroom a little ventilation.

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