# Why does running water make us want to use the toilet?

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Podcast: [Ask the Naked Scientists](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-naked-scientists-420586)
Published: 2026-05-22T09:58:13+00:00
Episode link: https://www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/ask-naked-scientists/why-does-running-water-make-us-want-use-toilet
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