Is Using An Enema Recommended?

What Is An Enema?

An enema is fluid injected into the lower bowel by way of the rectum to clean it of any debris and fecal matter.

If you have a healthy digestive system (many people don’t—they don’t get enough fiber) your insides will be pretty clean, anyway.

In that case, a simple shower, with a bit of finger cleansing is enough for most people. Good overall hygiene matters.

In the case of enema cleaning for anal play, it’s most often plain water, salt water, water with a bit of vinegar, or soapy water, followed by plain water to rinse.

You fill yourself up with room-temperature or warmed fluid, and expel it. Repeat. Stop when the expelled water appears clear.

If you do enema, you don’t necessarily do it right before or during the sex act. Enemas dry you out, which can make you more prone to rips and tears, without perfect lubrication (which we all aim for, even if we don’t always succeed).

Plus, it can be a bit of a buzzkill to stop in the middle of play for clean-up, if you are not both into sharing such intimacies.

Rather, for absolute best results, if you do wish to enema, do it a few hours before you expect/hope to have anal sex, such as before a date. If you’re a reasonably healthy person, you should be good to go for about eight hours after.

Bulb Syringe Enemas

The most basic type. Like a douche for your anus. You can buy pre-filled disposable enema bottles (usually filled with a mild salt water solution), or you can buy an inexpensive bulb syringe at most drug stores.

Very good for beginners, because the maximum dose is restricted, but it also does not hold much, so there can be stops and starts to fill up, if you’re not just doing a “quick rinse.”

Enema Bag/Hot Water Bottle Enemas

Most enema bags will hold about 2 quarts (1.9 liters), or the lower end of what the majority of people can take inside themselves without any strain.

That makes bags a very good investment for beginners as well, especially at only about twice the cost of bulb syringe enemas.

Shower Attachment Enemas

Slightly more pricey (usually $35-$50), shower attachment enema kits are so convenient to attach to a shower head and just drip the water in.

That said, it is for the more experienced, because too much water too fast up your colon can be painful at best, and harmful at worst.

Once you get the hang of it, though, you can adjust the temperature perfectly, and let it just dribble in.

General Tips For A Safe Enema

Most people can safely take 1 to 3 quarts (.95 to 2.8 liters) of water into their colon.

The only way to safely experience a complete colon cleanse is to add the water very slowly, one half to one cup per 30 to 90 seconds (about .125 – .25 liters).

By using this method, you won’t need to insert an excessively long colon tube into the colon. Also, you can avoid undue pain and cramping and irritation to the colon.

If a hint of cramping occurs, immediately stop the flow and relax. Take a big breath and slowly let it out.

When there is no more cramping, or when 30 to 60 seconds have passed, resume filling your colon with small amounts of enema solution until you have taken in 2 to 4 quarts (1.9 to 3.75 liters), or until you can no longer tolerate the fullness of your colon.

Let’s Discuss!

Some people use enemas just to clean out. Others love enemas as anal play on their own. What is your experience with or interest in enemas?