9 in 10 people take their smartphones with them to the bathroom, although the habit can have some serious consequences for health. Water molecules and volatile air harbor in the small creases of the phone and its rubber covers, which is a warm and comfortable place to house bacteria.
Excessive pressure on the anus during the long sitting period, which occurs when immersed in your phone, may lead to an increased risk of hemorrhoids. Smartphone contamination may be linked to a lack of handwashing skills, with urologist Dr Marcos del Rosario.