Do you prefer enemas or laxatives?

I guess this question is a mute point for me. I hardly ever (almost never) am constipated so do not need them for this. I do so much enjoy using suppositories' (and enemas ever more so when I have the alone time) because of the intense feelings I receive from them!

I prefer enemas, both giving and receiving. The enema works. It works quickiy, and every time. If I'm giving, the response is nearly immediate and often erotic, though also embarrassing. If I'm receiving I get near immediate relief--and I also find them erotic.

Where is the enjoyment from a laxative? It may or may not work when you want it to (or where!!). I love the anticipation of getting my supplies out and ready, the mixing of the solution to be used, the smells of the bag and solution filling it. I love when I open the clamp to release the air in the tube and then inserting the douche nozzle deep in my rectum and feel the warmth of the water spraying from the nozzle slowly filling me up.

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Enemas every time far better getting to the source of the problem laxative upsets hole system

Of course, I prefer to get enemas. Sometimes big ones, like three. Then I'm perfectly clean and ready for the next steps...

As many others have already stated, laxatives are often ineffective, unpredictable, taste decidedly unpleasant, and/or cause painful cramping. I’m not a masochist, so 90% of the time laxatives are not for me. That being said, I’m currently experimenting with MiraLAX to treat chronic constipation caused by “The Zep” (Tirzepatide). And one can’t avoid using powerful laxatives in preparation for a colonoscopy unless your physician accepts a very thorough colonic as a prep, which is highly unlikely.

I much prefer enemas for myriad reasons. Enemas are almost always effective and predictable. And whether experienced solo or given by a skilled enemate, they can feel absolutely exquisite.

The choice is as easy as preferring winning the lottery over stubbing my toe. Unless they are needed for a medical procedure, I no longer touch laxatives.

Early in my days as a constipated IBS girlie I tried each major class of laxative once, each time winding up in a sickening vasovagal episode, sometimes without any result, and once with a dignity-removing result…15 hours later…in Grand Central Station…in my dryclean-only work trousers. (Insult to injury, it was overflow diarrhea, so after a brief but besmirching tsunami I was still painfully constipated.)

Even “gentle” senna tea sent me through the roof with tearing cramps, nausea, and a cold sweat during which I worked hard to remain conscious.

I’d received a few suppositories as a much younger child that never worked, to the point that for a while I legitimately didn’t understand what suppositories were intended for.

Enemas of course solve the problem quickly and often very pleasantly, and one every couple of weeks can sometimes prevent it entirely. They can also be a sexy, intimate bond between those in the know. If forced to turn into an extreme minimalist, I’d keep my enema can over most of my other worldly possessions.

Since I have been on glp's for diabetes control I have sufferred from chronic constipation. My diabetes doc switched me to Mounjaro with the idea it was less constipating, it is not. She is OK with using enemas as long as it doesn't exceed one every two weeks. I have been trying several laxative including fiber and mirralax. My doc doesn't like the regular use of laxatives, but enemas are sometimes inconvenient. I have kind of settled into a 1500 cc soapy bucket enema when I get really backed up, and then immediately start mirralax and mag oxide daily until BM's become somewhat normal and regular. I can then maintain on about 500 to1000 mg of mag oxide a day. My GI doc has prescribed linsess I haven't. tried it yet.

The websites all say that the constipation should resolve itself within two week, it has been more than two years and it is the same as when I started.

When I first started on Ozempic it stopped me up completely, including bent over gut cramps. Since I already knew the enema routine, I started using a soapsuds enema about once a week. With travel to Disneyland this didn't work very well, so I just tuffed it out, not pleasant. My next trip I desided to try Dulcolax suppositories. Didn't work, you need more time than an enema requires. I'm about to take another set of grand kids to the magic kingdom next month. My plan this time is to start mirralx a few days before leaving and keeping up the daily mag oxide for the trip. The osmotic laxatives a very benign, non-cramping, and don't create any urgency. Wish me luck!

I have, as I have mentioned previously, been chronically constipated all my life. I used to be convinced that laxatives weren't for me. Matron, 1966/74, would dose me with Syrup of Figs or Liquid Paraffin but the results were horribly unpredictable. In contrast enemas were blissful in that they cleaned me out and set me up for the day, with no concern about having to revisit a toilet. More recently, now approaching 70, I find I need a little more "help" so my routine, on the advice of my fabulous colonic hydrotherapist, now includes taking two Ducolax tablets at bedtime time, a Dulcolax suppository, held for thirty minutes, first thing in the morning and then an enema. The overall result is blissful. It is so good to feel so clean and in control!! And, dare I say it, I feel sooo sexy when my bowel is completely empty.

Sue and I did discuss taking a series of enemas, as advocated by Kristina Amelong, OHN, but with a busy life I already spend up to an hour in the bathroom every morning

I did enjoy bisacodyl suppositories (Suppositories in general...) and on a rare occasion still do a good castor oil cleansing...

But I am 'partial' to a nice warm water saline 'buffered' enema of about 1000 to 1500ml. often times repeated until I am fairly well 'cleaned out'...

Other times I like a 1000ml warm water enema with some Brandy in the 'mix' for a bit of pain relief from my sore back...

Bisacodyl (Suppositories and pills...) and I don't get along so well since my bad stroke - I am not quite sure why...

Yesterday I spent way too much time reviewing the enema photo gallery on Zity while watching the snow and ice fall. So no surprise that the craving got so bad that I had to take action, and while a few nice enemas would have sufficed, I was not where my equipment was located. The only thing I had at hand was a box of generic Dulcolax suppositories. So I discreetly slid one in, and managed to hold it for around 45 minutes before I had to go or make a mess, lol.

I was quite surprised with the duration of the effects. I had to return to the commode at various times during the afternoon, and even into the evening! That has never happened before, as usually one good seating on the commode takes care of it. My guess is that by allowing the dissolved suppository to remain in me so long resulted in more of the bisacodyl being absorbed into the colon and extending the duration of the results.

Maybe I should turn this into a research study? Who else wants to be a test subject?

I prefer an enema. I’m not a big fan of laxatives for quick relief, also to me nothing feels better than sliding a lubricated douche nozzle in my bottom or better yet when my wife helps me with the process.

I was quite surprised with the duration of the effects. I had to return to the commode at various times during the afternoon, and even into the evening! That has never happened before, as usually one good seating on the commode takes care of it. My guess is that by allowing the dissolved suppository to remain in me so long resulted in more of the bisacodyl being absorbed into the colon and extending the duration of the results.

@Bagme53 How much came out on the following returns?

Recreationally it’s enemas all the way, and it’s not even close. I can see laxatives having a niche role in some punishment scenarios, but otherwise the entire enema process is much more interesting to me. If we’re taking actual medical use for the relief of constipation, laxatives might have an edge for convenience alone.

Today I had another discussion with my fabulous colonic hydrotherapist friend, who may no longer be available for treatments, but is fully supportive. We spoke about the taking a laxative at bedtime to induce a better release and the uncertainty of how long it will be between taking the tablets and having a bowel movement. Ideally this should be more or less when I am ready to take my morning enema, so about eight hours after bedtime. Ducolax state that "the tablets should produce results between six and twelve hours", which is a far too large margin of error and the reason I have tended to avoid laxatives. I could tell she was smiling when she said "well you will just have to experiment"! Needless to say she had been very positive about my enhanced regime!

And by the way, as others have mentioned, I know well that the combination of Ducolax tablets at bedtime, a Dulcolax suppository first thing and then an enema will require me to keep the toilets, we have three in our small home, to hand for most of the morning!

If I’m having issues, which is very rare, I use a fiber supplement and that keeps me very regular. I prefer to have portion of life’s daily business taken care of first thing in the morning which happens 99.9% of the time. I used to not be a fan of using public restrooms for this event, but as I got older it’s no no big deal. Other guys are connected to the same type of seat as me, doing the same thing