Potty Playlist

The Potty Playlist – Part 1

Music therapy can be used in all sorts of ways, including to help you poop. Whether you need a little coaching or a dose of relaxation, we have you covered with 10 tunes.

1. Let It Go by Idina Menzel
When that poop is seemingly frozen inside of you, blast this one. Don’t hold back, just…let it go, let it go.

2. Sail by Awolnation
The string/bass combo is the perfect melody to soothe and get the adrenaline going. And the periodic screaming of “SAIL!” is basically a one-word instruction manual for your bowels.

3. Oops! I Did It Again by Britney Spears
This song is a flawless parody for a bathroom visit. Come on, you’re singing it in your head—“Poops! I did it again.”

4. Lose My Breath by Destiny’s Child
The rhythmic panting of Beyonce and crew in this early aughts hit isn’t exactly a model for yoga breathing, but it might help with the final push. You know what we’re talking about.

5. Desperado by Rihanna
The calming tempo of this RiRi song is ideal for a nice, long, consistent poop sesh. Plus, that vibrating bass should get your body rumbling.

6. Push It by Salt-N-Pepa
This is the ultimate poop coaching jam, but we can’t promise you won’t end up bopping along on the toilet seat, so listen with caution.

7. Only Time by Enya
Need to coax a difficult poo? This is the one. The tantric, hypnotic sounds of Enya will lure that sucker out of hiding.

8. The Russian Dance from The Nutcracker Suite
There’s a reason why this plays during the chaotic scenes of Christmas movies. Nothing gives a sense of urgency quite like that tempo. This one is ideal for when you don’t have the time for a leisurely poo.

9. Teenage Dream by Katy Perry
With a rhythm this consistent, you can concentrate on the task at hand. And, since you’re 100% singing along, you’ll nearly forget that you’re even pooping. We can’t do anything about the smell, though.

10. Nocturne op. No. 9 by Chopin
Classical is the recommended music genre to relax during any activity, so why can’t this also apply to your morning crap? Take deep breaths from the belly and let it all melt away—or, out.