@Denise said:
Has anyone tried an enema using a carbonated soft drink or soda water? I must admit that it is a much different feeling than a regular enema. Denise
Yes, @Denise, I have tried an enema using a carbonated soft drink optING for Sprite over 7-Up because I prefer the taste of the former over the latter.
It was probably 20 years AGO, when I thought an effervescent enema might be invigorating, refreshing, exhilarating, energizing, and stimulating.
Kind of a letdown. It felt like a regular enema with a little bit of tingling, not even as much as Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint soap in an enema.
For a lot more bubbly fun, I tried the baking-soda-vinegar combination suggested by @trippycum.
I mixed baking soda with water in one bulb enema and a little vinegar with water in a second bulb enema. Next, I squirted the baking soda enema into my rectum. Then I sat on the toilet, just in case the fizzing was a bit more than anticipated, and got ready to add the vinegar enema to the baking soda together in my rectum. I took a couple of deep breaths, inserted the nozzle of the vinegar enema, felt a little tingle in the tush because a little vinegar was on the outside of the nozzle, and then squeezed hard on the vinegar bulb.
The effect was immediate and explosive, launching me five feet into the air above the toilet where I crashed headfirst into the ceiling. No telling how high I might have gone if the ceiling did not stop my ascent. Okay, so I maybe exaggerated a tad on those last two sentences, but it felt like the chemical reaction in my rectum shot me into the air. In reality, I my legs involuntarily lifted me off the toilet seat because, according to Google:
Mixing baking soda (a base) with vinegar (an acid) produces an immediate chemical reaction that creates a foaming, fizzy explosion of carbon dioxide gas, along with water and sodium acetate. This reaction is primarily useful for creating mechanical action to dislodge gunk in drains, though it ultimately neutralizes the cleaning power of both ingredients, leaving behind only salty water. (Yeah, that is definitely the chemical reaction/explosion that detonated in my bum).
Chemical Reaction & Results
- What happens: The acidic vinegar breaks down the baking soda, releasing carbon dioxide gas, which causes the dramatic, bubbly fizz.
- What is produced: The end result is water, carbon dioxide, and sodium acetate.
- Neutralization: Because vinegar is an acid and baking soda is a base, they cancel each other out, making them less effective cleaners than if used separately. [
Common Uses & Effectiveness
- Unclogging Drains: The bubbles and foam generated can physically force gunk out of drains and pipes.
- Scrubbing Surface Gunk: The fizz can help lift dirt, but experts suggest applying them separately—or using baking soda first, then pouring vinegar on top—to get the benefits of both as a scrub and descaler.
- Volcano Science Project: The reaction is frequently used for demonstrations because it creates a safe, dramatic, and foamy mess.
When NOT to Mix Them
- Do not pre-mix: If you mix them in a bottle and let it sit, it becomes useless water.
- Do not mix with bleach: Never combine vinegar with bleach, as this creates dangerous toxic gas.
For best cleaning results, use baking soda for scrubbing/abrasion and vinegar for cutting grease or removing mineral buildup, but use them at different times.
Interestingly, while great for unclogging drains, Google made no mention of using the mixture to unclog the gastro-intestinal tract, specifically, the colon and rectum.