Look, we all know that poop is not supposed to smell good. But if the stench of your stool suddenly becomes so out-of-this-world, you may wonder, “Why does my poop smell so bad?” A stench that ...

Everybody poops. It’s a fact of life. But sometimes, you leave the bathroom wondering: “Why does my poop smell so bad?” before trying to locate an air freshener or a scented candle, stat. Occasionally ...

Poop gets its odor from bacteria, your diet, and skatole — a compound in your digestive tract. Antibiotics, sulfur-rich foods, and difficulty absorbing nutrients can make your poop smell worse. Get ...