I have always had a hard time pooping. i'd only goes once per wk. lately i have been going twice but there are black specks in my poop. no pain.

Check diet out &: black specs can indicate old blood or can be just something you ate. One poop per week is not good if you are eating three meals a day, meaning 21 meals and one poop? It indicates autointoxication, and or constipation, and not enough hydration. You want to be going at least twice a day if you're eating 3 meals a day. The normal gastrocolic reflex occurs 20-30 minutes after eating.

Osmotic laxative: such as Miralax- 1 scoop in 8 oz of warm water at bedtime. If symptoms continue get a GI consultation for colonoscopy. Add lots of fresh fruit and veggies. Certainly get a complete physical examination.