The Shopping Urge: Why Bookstores and Malls Make You Need the Restroom, Explained by a Doctor

A recent social media video featuring gastroenterologist Doctor Sethi has shed light on a peculiar yet common experience: the sudden urge to use the restroom while shopping. This phenomenon, known as the Mariko Aoki phenomenon, was first documented in Japan in 1985 and is frequently reported by individuals in various retail environments. Doctor Sethi, a Harvard and Stanford-trained physician, explains that many of his patients share similar experiences, particularly when browsing bookstores like Barnes & Noble or shopping in clothing stores such as Target. He suggests that several stimuli could trigger this urge, including the distinct smell of books or coffee, a sense of relaxation, or even anxiety associated with shopping. The doctor notes that some individuals have even adopted the practice of visiting specific stores daily to encourage bowel movements. This medical explanation offers insight into a phenomenon that, while widely experienced, often goes undiscussed. The video invites viewers to share their own experiences, highlighting the widespread nature of the Mariko Aoki phenomenon.

kobieta.gazeta.pl

Wchodzisz do sklepu i czujesz, że musisz skorzystać z toalety? To syndrom Marik…

Wiele osób tuż po wejściu do księgarni lub sklepu czuje, że musi skorzystać z toalety. Z czego może to wynikać? Okazuje się, że spory wpływ na taką r…