I started drinking coffee only 5-6 years ago, have 2-3 cups in the morning. Sometimes nothing else, sometimes a little food. I have NEVER had to "run to the bathroom" due to coffee. Except to pee all the water out.

Am I broken?

[–] MrJameGumb@lemmy.world 15 points 9 months ago

I drink one cup of coffee in the morning. Once that cup is done I will definitely need access to a bathroom within the next hour or so. I've never had to "run" to the bathroom, but it does become quite... persistent after that

[–] dangblingus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Caffeine is a stimulant and it creates bowel contractions. If it doesn't make you have to poop, it's probably due to your BM schedule. You might be one of those people who poop in the afternoon or something.

[–] PrettyFlyForAFatGuy@lemmy.ml 7 points 9 months ago

I used to be an evening shitter until i developed a morning caffeine habit

[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 4 points 9 months ago

It's a laxative for most people but apparently not all.

[–] rustydomino@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I assume you’re younger. It didn’t happen for me until after 40.

[–] CraigeryTheKid@lemm.ee 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I am 42M. Started drinking at 35. (Coffee)

[–] rustydomino@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago

Well im that case you’re either lucky or unlucky depending whether inducing poop in the morning is good or bad.

[–] Johanno@feddit.de 1 points 9 months ago

I don't like coffee so I usually drink about one or two cups a day (when I am at work and don't wfh because the coffee is free) and I never had any problems with it.

[–] shneancy@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

if I ever drink coffee or anything with caffeine and I'm not really active after drinking it - I'll need the bathroom within an hour or so. If I'm active I've noticed this doesn't happen, though I don't drink caffeine often so it could be a coincidence.