Delayed release

I confess relatively new to the adult enema thing. Mom gave me Enemas as a kid but nothing extreme. I have chronic constipation from meds So I have this issue. I start with a basic 2 qt fill, hold it for several minutes then release and get a bunch of solids out. I fill laying on my back with legs up on the wall to get the water up in me as far as can. Then I fill again until get a pretty clear release. I relax in the shower and often play with a dildo or plug and all is good. Then I have a problem up to 30 min later. I get this sudden and near uncontrollable urge to release and hardly can get to toilet fast enough with a near explosion and a lot of solids. Obviously probably not doing it as often or as deep as I should. How long is a typical enema session? Am I just rushing things?

That is not unusual. You can try a colon tube to get up higher or try one more enema. You can also get up and walk around a bit and that might help. It's been said a small injection of cool water will also unclog a stuck enema. Practice makes perfect!

I suspect 2 quarts will not get you to the promised land. Work with yourself slowly raising the volume as you become comfortable with more solution. Check out the huge number of enema recipes which may help you to retain, cleanse, or take more and higher enemas. Bearing in mind those can be conflicting goals.

Echoing Moppy, you are trying to get to Carnegie Hall. We all know that takes practice, practice, practice.

Another thing to try if you are backed up is to “work up from a small starter” in volume. I find that sometimes a large initial enema sometimes doesn't work the best - it seems like it is “pushing the stool up” though I'm not sure if that is accurate. For times like that taking a smaller enema (500mL/pint or so) and then working up seems to do a better job of getting the solids out.

Note that you don't have to be “clear” either. Just getting the harder/lower parts out works.

As Moppy noted walking helps, another thing is to experiment with volume and type of solution. I know there are certain volumes and solutions that “stick" in me much more than others. 2 quarts should fill most of the intestine, so you shouldn't have to go much larger if you choose to do that. Definitely don't feel you need to do 3-4 quarts (personally 2.5-3 quarts seems to be my “sweet spot,” but when I'm backed up it is the second or third enema with the first one in the 500mL-1L range).

Thanks for all nice replies to my issue. Is good to know not doing things totally wrong. Probably just a little impatient and over excited. I need to slow down and go easy on myself.

My wife has trouble with sudden urges 30-45 minutes after she thinks she is empty. Sometimes results in an accident, thus, she does not like enemas. What seems to work better than giving her a 2 qt. soapy enema (which usually causes the near accidents more than an hour later), is to start with a 1 to 1 ½ quart soapy enema. She complains about pressure and cramps during the enema. We try to have a 5 minute retention time. Then expel the enema( takes about an hour). Then we go to enema #2, a 2 quart soapy enema, delivered over 8 minutes, usually very smooth, even flow, no complaints, retain 5 minutes, then expel. This enema is done draining in about 45-60 minutes, and so far no accidents, she can handle any urge, works much better. Who knows, she might change her opinion about enemas--lol.

Such a relief that I am not alone with this delayed release thing. Thank you all for the tips and encouragement. Going to slow down and take it easy on myself. Several have given me great advise. I thank you all. Will keep you posted on how it goes.

You are rushing things. Also not relaxing enough.

I average one enema per hour over a session of 3-5 enemas

Gave my wife 2 enemas this morning (her request), same process as 7/5/21 post, but not as good results. The first enema- 1 ½ qt. soapy - went in well, not a lot of complaining. After an hour of release time, the second enema (2 qt. salt and baking soda instead of soap) was given. Could not get it all in before she said STOP !! A lot of water was expelled over the next 45 minutes, obviously, the first enema was not all out when I gave her the second. She will allow me to give her enemas to relieve a constipation issue, so I need to make sure they work and are not too crampy.

My wife has constipation issues, treats with colace and senna, and when that doesn't work, she asks me for an enema or two. That happened a couple of days ago, and I was happy to oblige. I changed the enema, I used ivory soap rather than Dr. Bronners, 1 Tbsp of salt, 2 quarts water and a double balloon nozzle. I gave her the enema in about 8 minutes, but several times during the enema the flow indicator would stop turning. After about 5 seconds the flow would start again. I'm thinking that she is quite constipated, lots of poop in the bowel. After a 5 minute retention, she sat on the toilet and I removed the DBRC. About a cup of enema came out and that was it. No enema came out for 55 minutes!! I was starting to get a little concerned, but then she started to expel the enema. Quickly, a couple of big spurts and within 35 minutes she felt it was all out. Over 1 ½ hours for an enema, plus the 5 minute retention turned into 60 minutes of retention for most of the enema. We followed with a 2nd 2 qt. ivory enema, it was very normal it all respects.

I often get another pint or so, often after the enema session is over, I have gotten dressed and re-started my day.

One reason I almost always use one or more oral laxatives as part of the procedure is to make sure that last pint DOES get out.

Such a relief that I am not alone with this delayed release thing. Thank you all for the tips and encouragement. Going to slow down and take it easy on myself. Several have given me great advise. I thank you all. Will keep you posted on how it goes.

EasyEntry,

Good advice you’re receiving here. I’m 69 with self-enemas since age 15. mine are almost all for recreation and arousal stimulus, used to be 2-3 quarts for years, but lately up to 4-4.5. I’m very sensitive to anal and rectal irritation so usually take just one large enema for a long hold. I’ve never needed extra enemas to help get the first one to empty. All I ever need to do is empty myself as much as possible from the (1st, usually only) enema, then wedge some TP or a paper towel into my crack to give me a little extra leeway if I leak a little. Then I just stay close to the bathroom as I begin to clean up and rinse the bag and hose. Just walking around that little bit to clean up the gear and take little rests sitting up in bed is always enough to get the rest of the water moving out and be completely empty in 2-4 commode sittings. I did this yesterday with about 2-3 quarts of enema with Castile soap 1 tsp/quart. I think I was completely empty after one long and 3 short commode sittings.

Eric