Enemas and Douching


Anal douches or enemas are used to clean out the rectum and, if extensive, the colon. Liquid, commonly lukewarm water, is introduced using an enema squeeze ball, an enema bag or bottle, or from attachments to bathroom hoses. Douching is used:
  •  as treatment for medical conditions such as constipation;
  •  to administer certain medicinal and alternative health therapies;
  •  to administer recreational drugs;
  •  as a part of foreplay or in BDSM;
  •  to be cleaner when fucking, fisting or general arse play;
  •  just for the sensation of liquid flowing into the rectum.
While douching cleans shit from the rectum, it also flushes out the mucus layers that lubricate and protect the rectal/gut wall. With these protective layers gone, the douche water disrupts the lining of the intestinal walls leaving the rectum more vulnerable to infections such as HIV and other STIs. Water hotter than lukewarm may exacerbate the disruption. Try to ensure the douche temperature doesn’t fluctuate as there are no temperature sensors past the anus or further into the rectum. In addition, liquids other than water may irritate and inflame the lining of the arse even more, making it even easier for infections to enter your system.

The protective barriers of the gut restore themselves relatively rapidly. Plan douching to allow two hours before sex and avoid touch-ups just before or during play.

Daily douching can interfere with the natural function of the bowel, creating a dependency on them or a need for laxatives for bowel function. Probiotics such as Acidophilus – in yoghurt or in capsules from health food stores - restore digestive bacteria to the gut and help to reduce and prevent these symptoms.

Most importantly, use plenty of lube to minimise the risk of cuts and abrasions from inserting nozzles or hoses into the arse. In some cases, due to water pressure, where the taps are not sufficient to regulate pressure (gravity fed hot water with pressure fed cold), you might need a flow regulator to guard against damage to the intestinal walls. Finally, do not share douching equipment or enema solutions with others.

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