Lt. Cmdr. James Coe of the submarine Skipjack battled for his boat to receive what he deemed a basic necessity: toilet paper.

Use soft toilet paper, and wipe gently after a bowel movement. Alternatively, use a bidet, if you have one, and pat your bum dry after a bowel movement. Allow the skin to air-dry after bathing.

Blood in the stool has multiple causes, like hemorrhoids and anal fissures. Learn about how it's diagnosed, treatment, when to see a doctor, and more.