Does anyone know the answer to this?

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Registered: 04-06-2004
Does anyone know the answer to this?
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Wed, 08-03-2005 - 10:36pm
Before you have anal sex is it okay to use a douche in place of an enema in case you don't have an enema.
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Registered: 01-12-2005
Wed, 08-03-2005 - 11:14pm

Hi
I guess you could. Not really sure if thats the best thing though. I'llbet that some else here can tell you. If you think you need to do that, just use some warm water.

mb

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Registered: 07-26-2005
Wed, 08-03-2005 - 11:42pm

I know you can buy "prepared" douches, but hopefully you don't use them.....it's totally unneccesary for cleanliness, and can actually make you prone to infections because you're washing away the "natural bacteria"...that prevents infections.

I guess you can buy prepared enemas, too...but they're usually medicated in some way, as are douches. Just get a re-usable enema or douche bag, and use warm water. That's all that's needed.

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Registered: 03-06-2005
Thu, 08-04-2005 - 6:52am
I think the enema is not needed for anal sex, certainly hasn't been in my (finite) experience...so if you are feeling it is "required", you will have to judge the acceptability of alternatives...
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Registered: 04-23-2004
Thu, 08-04-2005 - 7:35am

I've never used anything before anal sex but they do sell anal douches for that purpose at adult stores and you can find them at sex toy sites on the net.


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Registered: 01-12-2005
Fri, 08-05-2005 - 3:00am

Yeah I still say water too. Some douches might have some chemicals that may not be good "back there". You can use a syringe that is lubed up and warm water. If your doing this because you fear a mess, then just try to go #2 earlier and that should help reduce the risk of an accident.

Good luck
mb

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Registered: 09-25-2004
Sat, 08-06-2005 - 7:29pm

Douche is for the vaginal area, not the anal area. I would not recommend using it for your backside. Don't obsess about cleanliness. When DH and I do/did engage in anal play, I just took a shower and made sure I was super clean. I'm obsessed with hygeine, so I always am.

Jennie-
Tired Mommy to Colin 7/20/05