Stop using toilet paper and use wet wipes instead, say doctors

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Using toilet paper doesn’t clean our derrières properly and could cause worrying health problems, experts warn. While countries like Japan, Italy and Greece commonly use bidets to clean themselves, countries such as Britain, the U.S. and Australia typically rely on toilet paper to get the job done. “Toilet paper moves s***, but it doesn’t remove it.” While it might sound like a bizarre suggestion, George isn’t alone in her opinions about toilet paper with a host of celebs in agreement including Will Smith who hailed using wet wipes as “special and incredible.” Speaking to Elle Magazine, rapper and singer Will.i.am said, “Here’s proof on why people should have baby wipes. “That’s why you gotta get them baby wipes.” But cleanliness isn’t the only reason people should consider using alternatives to toilet paper.