Toilet paper doesn’t actually help in fighting germs present on the toilet. It absorbs moisture, which makes it a good place for microbes to reproduce.The human skin, on the other hand, can fight off microbes better than toilet paper. Just make sure that the seat is dry, and you don’t have any open wounds on your hips and buttocks. If you’re still unsure, sanitize the seat first or do your business while in a squatting position.