[lukeschlather]

There was a study which showed closing the lid reduces the acute problem but actually increases dwell time.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339650907_Real-time...

[neutronicus]

The larger conclusion is that the health consequences of this alleged horror seem to be, in fact, fuck-all

[eru]

Well, as long as the closed toilet bowl has time in between to settle, it's all fine. And your hotel toilet isn't exactly a high traffic area.