Editor’s Note: I’m used to the occasional strange story. This is a games and technology focused site after all; but this might just take the cake.

Its a problem almost everyone has had, even if they don’t care to admit it. You know you have to go, but you just can’t. And the solution is usually some type of nasty laxative that either tastes horrible or has unpleasant side effects. But soon, instead of this less than dignified option, you will be able to turn to a tiny, swallowable engine that will get your colon back on the right track. Yes, you read that right.

The little capsule from researches at the Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center is set to start vibrating six to eight hours after consumption, and will apparently err…double the weekly bowel movements of participants. The vibrations from the motor inside the capsule cause the intestine to contract and send your deliveries on their way. All without stomach pains and the unexpected…issues that laxatives can cause.

Of course, we don’t know when we might be able to ditch the Ex-Lax in favor of tiny edible motors, but I for one welcome our tiny new mechanical colon cleansing overlords!