We had the toilet replaced few years ago with a low-flush. I knew flooring was stained and suspected possible further damage so asked contractor to stop if that existed so damage could be fixed first. Said it was ok. New toilet did not cover the stained area, so opted to use an insert to cover stained area (barely). ("Johnny Foot"?) Problem is that 'drips' end up around edge of toilet and insert and they are seeping underneath. Hubs denies anything is there. I asked plumber if the lower edge of toilet (with or without an insert) should have caulking applied to prevent anything from seeping under the toilet and was told no - you might have a leak under the toilet and wouldn't know about it. Short of trying to leech out any 'drips' what else can be done? Of course, it's a case of denial that anything is on the floor. Same for finding puddles of water on kitchen floor - apparently tipping cup while walking and spills - 'nope, not me'.
We had our whole bath gutted a few years back. The sub-flooring around the tub was the worst because the toilet seal leaked between the linoleum flooring and the sub-floor. The contractor made sure he sealed around that hole so no water could get under the linoleum before he put the seal in. Those seals need to be replaced when the seal breaks. You know thats happened when water seeps around the bottom edge of the toilet bowl. The water line into the tank has a gasket that will leak as does the hole the water flushes down in the tank to the toilet bowl.
I can see you caulking around the edge of the toilet bowl because of "leaks" (and aware what you mean) but don't understand why not the back? "Is" it because of maybe a broken seal being the problem and not the "leaks"?
In reference to the "leaks". I have to say that this isn't a problem in my house. One man 3 woman at one time. If it was, DH would be cleaning up after himself. Had to clean up after Dad when Mom was away caring for my Sister. Mom had one of those rugs that fits around the toilet. Yep, washed it everytime I was over there. Never understood it.