How Often Can I Douche?

[Toasty]

I mentioned this in another thread I posted here but no one seemed to pay attention to it. I just wanna know what your guys' opinions are on the frequency of anal douching.

How many times should I douche in a week and how long should I wait after douching to fuck myself? After the two successful douches I've done I've fucked myself about 10 or 15 minutes after douching. Is this too soon? By the way, each time I've douched I've only washed myself out once. I've noticed after the first time I do it I don't see or smell anything when I put a finger up my ass.

Also, I douched and fucked myself a few days ago but want to do it again today. I feel like if I don't douche and fuck myself I'll just get shit all over my fingers like I usually do, and I don't want that. Would douching again be too soon and should I just be patient and wait?

 

[JoeyJoeJoeShabadu]

No real advice but if you have a hemorrhoid you should probably lay off the enemas/anal play for a while.

One concern of enemas is that you might inadvertently puncture the tissue inside your anus.....if you are just playing with yourself, I don't think you need to worry too much, but if you have a partner, you have made yourself more susceptible to infection.

Another concern is that the water can cause loss of electrolytes.

To be fair, some cultures/types of alternative medicine consider enemas to be perfectly normal 'hygiene' functions and consider them to be beneficial - the idea is that feces is waste product that is full of toxins, so you don't want it in your body. I even think someone wrote a book called "Death Begins in the Colon", promoting enemas and colonics as the key to health and longevity. But these ideas have been dismissed by the general medical community.

 

[KaraBulut]

There's not really an answer to the "how often" question except "as little as possible".

As we learn more about the colon, we're realizing that the colonies of bacteria than live in the colon are a big part of the health of the human who hosts them. So, the less that you do to interfere with the environment of the colon, the better.

If you're using a dildo or fingering yourself, you have two options:

1. You can use a condom on the dildo which helps keep it clean and also helps in case there is a little messiness afterward.
2. If you are finding that you're having a problem with feces in the rectum (in the All About Ass sticky, there's a discussion about how the rectum is normally empty), then you should follow some of the suggestions about increasing fiber in your diet and maintaining regularity. If you're one of those guys who is really disgusted by anything poo-related, then check your rectum with your finger before using your dildo. If it's not empty, then use a single bulb syringe type enema (like a Fleets enema) once to flush the feces out of the anus and end of the rectum. Check again and if it's still not empty, then repeat once again. Then either clean the area with soap and water or with a wet wipe towelette.

The way to think of this is like gargling with mouthwash. When you gargle, you just take a small amount of mouthwash in your mouth, rinse and spit- this is enough to clean remnants of food and saliva from your teeth and the vestibule of the mouth. You don't drink the bottle and you don't gargle multiple times a day- you do it primarily when you feel like your mouth is not fresh or when you are doing mouth hygeine.

Similarly, an enema related to sex should only be should be a small amount of saline or water and should be done only when extra rectal hygiene is needed.

 

[Toasty]

then you should follow some of the suggestions about increasing fiber in your diet and maintaining regularity.

I'm starting to increase my fiber intake by taking fiber supplements but my shit still isn't solidifying. There's almost always residue left in my ass long after I shit. Also, my shit is almost always broken up and looks clay-like. Only rarely will I have long pieces of shit. Even after I increase my fiber and I still have this issue what should I do about it? Also, what do you mean by "maintaining regularity?"

If it's not empty, then use a single bulb syringe type enema (like a Fleets enema) once to flush the feces out of the anus and end of the rectum. Check again and if it's still not empty, then repeat once again. Then either clean the area with soap and water or with a wet wipe towelette.

This is actually what I've been doing every time I've douched. I only use enough to flush out my rectum. I never put any more that would go any further. If you're suggesting I do this does it not matter how many times I flush out my rectum?

Finally, is there supposed to be what feels like a second sphincter about two or three inches into the rectum? Every time I've fingered myself I've felt this clamp up then slowly open up the more I fucked myself.

 

[palbert]

I had a friend who douched so often he couldn't have a normal bowel movement. Seriously.

 

[cgymike]

But the question also is if a person is turned on my douching how often is OK? Like for fetish play? Obviously, it would be more but what's the actual safe limit apart from none?

 

[Scealle]

I heard douching too much is bad actually. (Read from porn star sex faq videos LOL!)

But the question also is if a person is turned on my douching how often is OK? Like for fetish play? Obviously, it would be more but what's the actual safe limit apart from none?

Probably the same as normal douching. Too much may cause some damage to your body parts.

 

[KaraBulut]

But the question also is if a person is turned on my douching how often is OK? Like for fetish play? Obviously, it would be more but what's the actual safe limit apart from none?

The reason that there is not an easy answer is that it's not a typical hygiene function. And even with conventional hygiene activities like brushing your teeth or washing your hands, there comes a point where too much can damage the surface of the skin.

What we know is that there's a lot of bacteria and mucus in your colon that is there for a reason. The mucus helps facilitate bowel emptying and protects the lining of the colon. The bacteria aid in digestion and they produce vitamins that humans can't. So, while an occasional pre-sex "I'm not feeling clean" enema is not going to do damage, recreational enemas or enema play may cause problems with bowel function. And for those who are prone to constipation, it can worsen the condition.

 

[Toasty]

I'm sorry but nobody answered any of my questions in my previous post:

I'm starting to increase my fiber intake by taking fiber supplements but my shit still isn't solidifying. There's almost always residue left in my ass long after I shit. Also, my shit is almost always broken up and looks clay-like. Only rarely will I have long pieces of shit. Even after I increase my fiber and I still have this issue what should I do about it? Also, what do you mean by "maintaining regularity?"

This is actually what I've been doing every time I've douched. I only use enough to flush out my rectum. I never put any more that would go any further. If you're suggesting I do this does it not matter how many times I flush out my rectum?

Finally, is there supposed to be what feels like a second sphincter about two or three inches into the rectum? Every time I've fingered myself I've felt this clamp up then slowly open up the more I fucked myself.

Also, I can't take a shit comfortably without washing my asshole after I'm done. I'll shit, wipe, but if I don't wash my asshole it'll be super irritated until I do.This is a problem because sometimes I have to take a shit at school and there's no way I can wash my ass there. What can I do about this?

Finally, I've been having reoccurring hemorrhoids and I think it's linked to the whole not being able to wash after shitting deal. I usually find hemorrhoids after my asshole gets really irritated.

I feel like I'm doing something wrong because I feel like I'm the odd one out here. I feel like I have every problem imaginable for wanting to have anal sex and I don't know an answer to any of them. Whenever I try fingering myself I usually create more stress than pleasure for myself.

 

[KaraBulut]

Even after I increase my fiber and I still have this issue what should I do about it? Also, what do you mean by "maintaining regularity?"

Which fiber supplement are you taking?

Also, I can't take a shit comfortably without washing my asshole after I'm done. I'll shit, wipe, but if I don't wash my asshole it'll be super irritated until I do.This is a problem because sometimes I have to take a shit at school and there's no way I can wash my ass there. What can I do about this?

You might want to get a mirror out and take a look. A lot of guys have fungal infections (tinea cruris) between their buttcheeks or hemorrhoids that need to be treated.

In the meantime, head to the drug store and pick up a travel pack of moist towellettes (aka buttwipes)- the ones that are made for the toilet (i.e. contain no alcohol) and not the ones made for the hands (the hand ones have alcohol). They come in a pack that's about 5-6 inches long that you can keep in your desk, in a gym bag or in a backpack. Just slip them into your pants pocket before you head into the stall. The wipes have water and a mild soap that can be used to clean well. After using them, do a final wipe with dry tissue to ensure everything is completely dry back there.

Finally, I've been having reoccurring hemorrhoids and I think it's linked to the whole not being able to wash after shitting deal. I usually find hemorrhoids after my asshole gets really irritated.

I feel like I'm doing something wrong because I feel like I'm the odd one out here. I feel like I have every problem imaginable for wanting to have anal sex and I don't know an answer to any of them. Whenever I try fingering myself I usually create more stress than pleasure for myself.

Every general practitioner will tell you that hemorrhoids are the among the most common reasons people come to see them. There's several threads in the All About Ass sticky thread about how to treat them. In some cases, with a little treatment they will resolve on their own. However, for some guys who have a recurrence or have a family history of varicose veins, it may require a minor surgical procedure to treat. Start with the over-the-counter treatments and general bowel hygiene stuff recommended in the sticky and if it doesn't get better, have your doctor take a look.

 

[Toasty]

Which fiber supplement are you taking?

I'm eating VitaFusion Fiber well Gummies everyday. Here it is online: http://www.drugstore.com/products/p...roupingVitamins&device=c&network=g&matchtype=

You might want to get a mirror out and take a look. A lot of guys have fungal infections (tinea cruris) between their buttcheeks or hemorrhoids that need to be treated.

I've taken a look at my asshole before with a camera. I'm not sure if it looks abnormal or not. It looks puffy and wrinkly. I could post a picture of it here if that would help. Also, I'm almost completely sure I don't have a fungal infection on my asshole, especially Tinea Cruris.

Every general practitioner will tell you that hemorrhoids are the among the most common reasons people come to see them. There's several threads in the All About Ass sticky thread about how to treat them. In some cases, with a little treatment they will resolve on their own. However, for some guys who have a recurrence or have a family history of varicose veins, it may require a minor surgical procedure to treat. Start with the over-the-counter treatments and general bowel hygiene stuff recommended in the sticky and if it doesn't get better, have your doctor take a look.

Truth be told I haven't really gone out of my way to try and treat these hemorrhoids. I guess it's about time I start doing so. I heard that taking hot baths with Epsom Salts will help. How often should I be taking these baths? Should I be able to shit, wipe my ass with general tissue paper, and not have to wash my asshole without having pain and itchiness afterwards if I get rid of my hemorrhoid issues?

Also, I heard taking magnesium supplements could also help. Should I take those?

 

[KaraBulut]

I'm eating VitaFusion Fiber well Gummies everyday.

There's two types of fiber. You might try some insoluble fiber. Insoluble fiber doesn't dissolve in water and is more likely to bulk up the stool which makes it easier to pass. The way to think of insoluble fiber is that it is based in grains and cereals. So, a bran muffin or whole grain cereal is insoluble fiber. There are also supplements like psyllium (brand names: Konsyl, Metamucil) that you can use.

The supplement that you are taking has fruit based fibers which are soluble. Some people complain that soluble fiber makes their stools too soft and watery and difficult to pass.

One of the ingredients in the gummy that you are taking is xylitol which is a sugar alcohol. Sugar alcohols can also cause stomach upset, so it is better to avoid them if you have issues with bowel function.

Truth be told I haven't really gone out of my way to try and treat these hemorrhoids. I guess it's about time I start doing so. I heard that taking hot baths with Epsom Salts will help. How often should I be taking these baths? Should I be able to shit, wipe my ass with general tissue paper, and not have to wash my asshole without having pain and itchiness afterwards if I get rid of my hemorrhoid issues?

Sitz baths and soaks in epsom salts do help when the hemorrhoids are swollen. Witch Hazel may also help (brand name: Tucks pads).

The concept of dry toilet paper is a uniquely western thing. Most of the rest of the world cleans up after the toilet with water and soap. Not only is dry paper not very effective at cleaning, it can also be irritating if you do have inflammation around the area. If you think about it for a moment, if you had a busted lip, would you wipe a coarse piece of paper across it?

Also, I heard taking magnesium supplements could also help. Should I take those?

In general, you should not need to take vitamin and mineral supplements if you're eating a balanced diet. Magnesium is only recommended for people who have severe constipation that doesn't respond to fiber and there's seldom any need to taken magnesium supplements.

 

[Toasty]

Thanks a lot for the reply Kara. The thing is I've always been eating insoluble fiber because I eat a lot of whole grain bread. Shouldn't I already have bulky stools if I eat a lot of whole grain bread? Or am I not understanding something here?

I never knew dry toilet paper was uniquely western. I'll have to look into getting portable soft wipes. If I run into any more problems I'll be sure to post them.

 

[KaraBulut]

Thanks a lot for the reply Kara. The thing is I've always been eating insoluble fiber because I eat a lot of whole grain bread. Shouldn't I already have bulky stools if I eat a lot of whole grain bread? Or am I not understanding something here?

Most of what is advertised as whole grain bread is regular gluten bread that has a little whole grain added to it. Try a whole grain breakfast cereal, a bran muffin or one of the fiber supplements and you should notice a difference.

I never knew dry toilet paper was uniquely western. I'll have to look into getting portable soft wipes. If I run into any more problems I'll be sure to post them.

If you travel abroad, you'll encounter a lot of toilets that have a hose with them. You typically wash with the hose and then use the toilet paper to dry yourself afterward.

 

[AlmondMilk]

With the moist towelettes, make sure that they're flushable. Also, if towelettes aren't available..like if you left them in your car or something, you can always wipe by spitting into the toilette paper and wiping that way. Just don't wipe with dry toilette paper. It's like sand paper to the skin and can irritate if you're wiping a lot.

You might also want to drink more water.

 

[expectomale]

eat much vegetables and fruits will very-very-very help ....

 

[sixthson]

I never do it and never have. I just know my body and know when I am ready for it.