What is douching? And do I need to do it? Read on for Freddie's guide to preparing for butt stuff. Anal douching is when you use water to clean out the inside of your butt before anal play. This can be done with a specially-designed tool or a DIY one.
However, it can be pretty common among people who bottom. In case you forgot, you are literally putting things in your butt. Butts are not pristine. Accidents, noises and smells are natural. Douching has some risks and no method is fool-proof, but some people find it makes them feel more comfortable during sex.
If douching helps you focus on having fun, then go for it. Getting enough fiber is a must β you can get this from food or you can also try fiber supplements. Some people use fiber instead of douching, while others use fiber to make douching easier. All douching follows the same basic steps. The goal is for the water to run clear β so no poop, colour or smells. How you get there is a matter of personal choice.
Here's how to use a douche:. A quick PSA: only use water or saline. This is used in medical settings to rehydrate patients, clean wounds and so on. You can make normal saline by mixing half a teaspoon of salt in one cup of warm water. Multiply the recipe to make a larger amount. Your butt is a delicate body part, not a bathroom floor.
There are two options for douching technique: simple and advanced. Before we start, a quick anatomy lesson. Food travels through your large intestine aka your colon as it digests. It then arrives in your rectum, which is a chamber five to six inches deep just inside your butt. As your rectum fills up, it feels like you need to poop. This is the part that dicks or toys go into β and a simple douche cleans it out. Take your time! Drink a coffee beforehand if that helps. It helps avoid cuts and fissures.
