A cup of coffee does more than perk you up—it can help get things moving, too. But timing matters if you want the best results.

Drink lots of water. Dr. Stein says that “plenty of hydration” will help lower the risk of constipation. The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends that men aim to ...

Your digestive tract is most active in the morning, making it the best time to drink coffee to poop. Build a healthy coffee habit by limiting coffee to early in the day and limiting added sugar and ...