There are many different cultures and customs in the world, which can seem a bit strange. Food, artistic expression and even forms of hygiene are dealt with in very specific ways by beings around the world. One of them is no Use of toilet paper from some populations. Understand why!
Hygiene customs of other societies
Although the use of toilet paper is common for the majority of the Brazilian population, not all cultures behave in the same way.
There are a few reasons why this tool is not used by some people and they range from technological issues to poor functioning of the drainage system.
Check the nonuse of below toilet paper of some populations:
1. Some African countries
The African continent has a large dimension and therefore there are different realities among its populations. Some of them do not use toilet paper because access to the product is difficult for financial reasons (both the population and the countries’ distribution system).
In fact, this is a problem that affects the most vulnerable population, as well as the fact that the sewage collection system is not working properly.
2.Islam
It is customary for people who follow Islam to end the entire service with a shower when using the toilet to defecate. For them the individual must be perfectly clean and pure in order to perform all prayers throughout the day. In this sense, he must have no traces of anything “impure” in his body.
A case confirming this fact was made public after Turkey’s Director of Religious Affairs ordered a ban on toilet paper. Other countries that follow Islam cannot present the bathroom environment in some cases as there is also the custom of defecating on the floor in rooms and then taking a shower.
3. Asia
Unlike the places mentioned, some countries in Asia do not use toilet paper due to their technological advancement. Some toilets are equipped with many features and technologies for washing after defecation is complete, which excludes traditional toilet paper.