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    bananaprincess: my 8 year old is really into saving the planet maybe this is why he does not use any paper as far as I can tell. more »
    Mrs. Jones: One word: BIDET They do it in France ... how could it be wrong? more »
    Scout: buy a bidet more »
    thesciencegirl wields the truth like a mighty axe.: I use too much TP, but it's such a habit to grab a big wad that I don't ever really think about it. I was at a concert with friends recently, and my ... more »
    TildeMarks: While I appreciate the effort of those who use recycled/natural paper, my sensitive bottom simply cannot handle the scratch. Seriously, I end up so ch... more »
    fabulousmiriam: great TP story - my grandmother lived in rural Mississippi during the depression, and so taught my mother and her three siblings to savor each square.... more »
    thelawschooldropout: Please, please, please tell me that I'm not the only one who saw the episode of Tyra with the girl who ate toilet paper? Anyone? more »
    HalloweenJacqueline: Toilet paper is actually pretty wasteful, especially Kimberly Clark (makers and purveyors of Kleenex), as they use old growth forests (in Canada, amon... more »
    Hana Maru, used up old slutbag on the pole: Who's a folder, who's a crumpler? I'm a folder, because it seems to help me use less, but according to my local moring radio show, we're in the minor... more »
    Lizawithazee: Whatever happened to wiping your ass with hundred dollar bills? Don't tell me that's verboten now, too. more »
    BicSharpie: I got in on the TP conservation bandwagon a long time ago. It's a terrible waste of resources to only use something for only half a second. Now, inste... more »
    gerbilsoutofexile...is cheap and easy: This is why I consistently pee in the shower. I also blow my nose in there so I don't waste tissues. However. I have a sensitive butt, so hard scratch... more »
    formergr: Because of some "feminine" issues I now have to buy that all-natural, chlorine-free TP (and it's helped, so I don't mind). But it isn't sold in more t... more »
    stacyinbean: That guy might be able to get away with some sort of racism based suit. Many people only use water to clean themselves instead of the TP, I kind of li... more »
    PrettyNotPretty: I had to buy generic yesterday in an effort to save money. My house guest informed me his ass hates me, and handed me the $3 more it would cost for th... more »
    tscheese: ...oh SHIT. I have to buy toilet paper tonight. I'm down to one roll and I poop like a champ, so I better stock up. I live alone and I'm cheap and I d... more »
    Witchtit: Your low productivity advisor: I am all for toilet paper but have you considered using a bidet? Admitedly, it does use water but saves on toilet paper and ..er..avoids a hurty no-no... more »
    WaltzingMatilda: Mr. WM still hasn't gotten over the shock of how fast a gal can go through TP. He was just absolutely shellshocked the first month we lived together. ... more »
    echoparkgal: I've cut down on everything this past year to save on $$ and cut down on disposable waste. Paper towels? Meet rags and old t-shirts. I've even elimina... more »
    HuckleberryFriend: When I was at home we had a cheap toilet that would plug up all the time if you put too much TP in, which would cause my father to freak out about how... more »
  • #dearjohn

    It's High Time We Talked About Toilet Paper

    Good afternoon. Earlier this morning, Editor Anna asked me my stance on "potty humor." I am somewhat pro. Thus, it is my privilege to discuss with you today's most important global issue: Toilet paper. More »
  • #johnmccainandwomenshealth

    Memo To Senator McCain: My Health Is Not An Extreme Position