There is no generally accepted number of times a person should poop. As a broad rule, pooping anywhere from three times a day to three times a week is normal. Most people have a regular bowel pattern: They'll poop about the same number of times a day and at a similar time of day.

How often is normal for bowel movements?

Frequent bowel movements is a condition in which a person defecates (eliminates waste from the bowel) more often than usual. There is no “normal” number of bowel movements. Many healthcare providers agree that healthy bowel movement frequency can range from three times a day to three times a week.

Is it normal to only poop once a week?

If, for most of your life, you have a bowel movement every day, that's YOUR normal. Some people have a bowel movement about three times a week, while others, only once a week.