Toilet Taboos

What is a taboo? At FLUSH, "taboo" means something that is socially unacceptable - either in action or in talking about it. Taboo things are not necessarily enforced by law.

There are different reasons why cultures are reluctant to change their habits and behaviors with water and sanitation. Some of them are unique. Below is a map with different taboos that exist in different areas of the world. Click on a point to learn more.