The types of laxatives to relieve constipation are categorized into: lubricants, bulk-forming laxatives, saline laxatives, stimulant laxatives, stool softeners, and combinations of one or two types. All these types of laxatives give you constipation relief in different ways. Lubricants, like glycerin suppositories lubricate the inner anus to make it easier for you to pass out [...]