Congratulations. After ample "commando" time, 937 readings of Potty Time with Elmo and more accidents than you care to remember, your child has been successfully potty trained. So why, you may be ...

Your approach to wiping your bottom could have an impact on your health. Here’s what you need to know. You’d think that the business of wiping would be pretty straightforward, but how do you know ...

Potty training isn’t easy and it can vary a lot from child to child. The L.A. Times spoke with experts about how parents can best navigate this chapter, how they can prepare their child for a new ...

With just weeks left to prepare her 4-year-old son for his first day in public school, Andrea Gallegos still has a few things to check off on her to-do list. Buy him a new backpack. Wean him off his ...

For proper anal hygiene, it’s usually best to wipe from front to back and, when needed, clean your butt with lukewarm water and a gentle cleanser. Enemas can provide a more thorough rectal cleaning.