How to Choose & Use an Anal Douche

What Is an Anal Douche?

Anal douching is a procedure where you use a special anal douche tool to flush your rectum with water. It is a simple and safe procedure where you squirt warm water in the rectum and expel it, taking all remnants of feces with it, leaving you feeling cleaner. It is an excellent way to take care of any worry about poop coming out and running your fun. You can find a lot of specialized anal douche tools that make the entire anal douching quick and straightforward to do.

How to Choose an Anal Douche?

When you choose an anal douche, here are the things you need to know that will make the entire process more comfortable:

• The type of nozzle – the nozzle is the most critical part of the anal douche, as it goes into the rectum. You can pick a straight nozzle that shoots in a straight line, but there are also wide-spray nozzles that shoot water in multiple directions, more quickly cover a wider area, and provide a thorough cleaning.
• The length and width of the nozzle – you need to consider the size and the width of the nozzle, but this comes down to personal preference. The longer enema nozzle can reach deeper into the rectum, while the shorter one will only reach near the entrance. The diameter of the nozzle is also essential, and beginners should stick to a thin, short anal douche tool. Experienced users can probably handle a broader and longer nozzle that can reach more depth.
• Liquid capacity – here, we are talking about the anal douche’s capacity to hold liquid. For example, syringe-like models have a small capacity; the douche bulbs can hold more liquid, while the enema bags can hold a lot of volume. Again, it comes down to personal preference and how often you plan on using the anal douche. If you are looking for a reliable model for regular use, then you can get a shower enema set.
• Material – the anal douche nozzle can be made from silicone, plastic, or metal. Metal and plastic models are non-flexible and require careful positioning when you use them, while silicone and some plastics are flexible, and you can more easily use these.
• Extra features – yes, there are anal douches with additional features, and one is the shape of the nozzle, as there are models with bead-like nozzles that not only provide you with a way to clean your rectum but also provide a pleasurable experience. Some models are grooved or patterned, and these not only help flush the rectum but are also helpful as pleasure nozzles.

Types of Anal Douches

Anal douches come in several types, and choosing the one that appeals to you the most is down to personal preference, as all of these have the same purpose of flushing the rectum and giving you a clean area to play:

• Anal douche bulbs – these are the simplest of all models, as they feature a spray nozzle and a bulb that holds the liquid. To use this model, insert the spray nozzle in the anus and squeeze the bulb.
• Water bottle enema adapter – this is not a complete anal douche, but it is an adapter that fits over a water bottle that you can use to do an anal douche.
• Enema bottle – this is a complete enema kit that includes a pump-action bottle connected to a hose and a spray nozzle.
• Shower enema set – this is a complete set that you attach to your shower and use to flush your rectum. These don’t have a water container, but use the water flow from the house pipes to rinse the anus, but you need to be careful, adjust the temperature and the water pressure.

Benefits of Anal Douching

Anal douching has several health benefits on top of providing a feeling of freshness and comfort. It reduces contact with fecal matter, bacteria, and parasites and is a highly hygienic thing to put you at ease when you engage in any anal play. For many people, anal douching before sex is a way to feel cleaner and to enhance their pleasure.

But as there are benefits, there are downsides to anal douching, as you need to be careful when anal douching. You must be careful not to use too warm water or use the wrong douching equipment. Don’t use any soap when douching, as this poses a health risk.

Tips to Safely Do an Anal Douche

First thing, try to have a bowel movement, i.e., poop, as it will take care of the majority of fecal matter in the rectum. Then, wash the anus with warm water and soap, and make sure the area is free of dirt and hair. Make sure you wash your hands and all the equipment before and after douching, and follow these tips:

• Use warm water that is at body temperature, as the tissues in the anus are sensitive, and you can inadvertently burn yourself.
• Squeeze as much of the liquid as possible from the nozzle, then release the pressure, flushing the anus.
• Use very little water when you first douche, and hold the liquid for about 30 seconds, allowing the solution to reach all the tissues.
• Try to relax as much as possible, as you can make yourself uncomfortable if you hold your breath.
• Don’t exaggerate with anal douching, but you can do it regularly. We suggest you limit your anal douching routine to two times per week, as any more than this, you risk damaging your rectum or your colon.
• Use water-based lube to insert the douche nozzle into your anus. It will make things easier, and you won’t risk tearing the sensitive skin on your anus.

We made this short guide on how to choose an anal douche, and it only covers the basics, but we also have a detailed guide on how to do an anal douche, and we have plenty of other posts on choosing and using different sex toys in our blog. We invite you to browse our sex toy store, where you will find an exciting selection of sex toys like anal toys, dildos, vibrators, male toys, BDSM tools, sexy lingerie, lubes & essentials, and more.