Bathroom books should be short and sweet. The longer you strain on the toilet, the more prone you are to hemorrhoids. I love PostSecret books, where you’ll find gems such as this postcard.

After a near-diarrhea experience on the subway today, I realized the importance of having your public bathrooms mapped out in your head. Here’s a list of my trusted, easily-accessible bathrooms in Manhattan.   Midtown: Uniqlo Midtown /Upper West: Whole Foods at Columbus circle (bottom floor of mall in the eating area) Midtown /Upper East: Whole Foods(57th…