A History of Toilet Design & The Squatty Potty Revolution
Long before modern flush toilets, people relied on chamber pots and squat-style arrangements. In ancient Greece, for instance, chamber pots—also known as potties—served as portable toilets used indoors, especially at night. Meanwhile, cultures across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East adopted squat toilets—essentially floor-level bowls requiring a crouched position, which naturally aligns the body for smoother elimination.