What do you consider a Large Volume enema?

A two quart enema is "large volume" to me but I have taken more.

Four quarts is the limit for me and I consider that a large volume.

I consider 3 liters and above to be “high volume”. 4.5 liters is my maximum threshold. That being said, being able to take a higher volume enema doesn’t make you better or more expert at receiving enemas. We are all built differently; when it comes to enemas, bigger doesn’t mean better and it’s not a contest!

@Cur1ous said:

Nearing 4 quarts I think the enema moves too high and possible starts to backflow into stomach.

As a physician, I can assure you that this doesn’t occur unless you have a serious physical anomaly. Water from an enema, with few exceptions, doesn’t travel any further than your ascending colon.

2 qts is fine for me. I’ve done three once, wasn’t bad but not a size queen. I have friends here that easily go beyond the Zity imposed max. More power to them for enjoying or enduring that. Limits or size don’t define you.

Anything over 3 quarts is a large one for me. I have taken 4 a couple times with some work and a bit of strain. 2 is an easy day

How large or small an enema is, depends on your point of view. The summer I turned nine, my grandmother gave me my first 3H enema. It consisted of a two-quart soapy followed by a two-quart rinse enema. At that age, a regular enema was one quart for both the soapy and rinse enemas. And two quarts was considered a large volume or 3H enema.

Fast forward to age sixteen, when I received my last 3H enema from my grandmother. It consisted of a three-quart soapy followed by a three-quart rinse enema. At sixteen, three quarts was considered a large volume or 3H enema, and two quarts was considered a regular volume enema.

So, from age nine to sixteen, my point of view had changed. Hence, how much volume an individual can hold, depends on a number of variables unique to that person.

I recall those Fleet Bagenema disposables in the Prep Kit #2. The disposable bag held 1500 ML and was considered a "large volume enema" to be taken prior to various exams requiring a bowel prep. It seems that eventually, 1000 ML was considered a "large volume enema". A typical fountain/combination syringe holds about 2 quarts. Some held an extra 10 oz. or so. Aside from some of the specialty equipment, a 2 quart enema was a common capacity for most people.

One interesting situation that happened to me about 25 years ago, was while in attendance at an EFEST in Las Vegas. There was a capacity contest with a 10 dollar entry fee. The winner got the pot. I hadn't entered due to my limited capacity of about 2.3 quarts. Others had spoken of as many as 8 quarts or 2 gallons. I was approached by a "nurse" who inquired as to my lack of entry. When I explained to her, she asked me pointedly, "where else can you get an enema, from someone as cute as me, for 10 bucks?"

I likely blushed, but told her I was no fool and found myself being treated to 2 & 1/3 quarts with a beautiful US Rubber Fountain Syringe and adequate bulbous douche nozzle. I still have that vintage piece of yesteryear and often imbibe to my capacity!

One interesting situation that happened to me about 25 years ago, was while in attendance at an EFEST in Las Vegas. There was a capacity contest with a 10 dollar entry fee. The winner got the pot. I hadn't entered due to my limited capacity of about 2.3 quarts. Others had spoken of as many as 8 quarts or 2 gallons. I was approached by a "nurse" who inquired as to my lack of entry. When I explained to her, she asked me pointedly, "where else can you get an enema, from someone as cute as me, for 10 bucks?"

I likely blushed, but told her I was no fool and found myself being treated to 2 & 1/3 quarts with a beautiful US Rubber Fountain Syringe and adequate bulbous douche nozzle. I still have that vintage piece of yesteryear and often imbibe to my capacity!

Smart move! She was a gem!

Any enema more than 3qt ,I find 3qt very comfortable to take my coffee enemas are mostly 3qt,I am able to hold for 45 minutes plus I find coffee enemas very easy and comfortable to hold.i am given 4qt soapy enemas the most my wife believes she has given me was very close to 6qt

Anything over 3L is high volume for me. If hot and soapy, 2 qts are about all that I can hold. The most I have taken is about 4 qts after a cleanout SSE (with salt and baking soda) that's an estimate from my 5-gal bag setup. Yes, a 5-gal bag, look in the camping section at Walmart for the camp shower... Hours of fun in one fill-up!

For me, I like doing a 2 qt enema big at a time. It's not bulging full either. I let the first bag empty into my butt, then let that all out. Refill the bag and let that one empty into my butt. After bag three is shot up my butt, I'm pretty clean inside after that enema. Bag three goes into my butt the quickest out of the three bags, as I'm flushed out pretty good.

Personally, I am a 2 to 2.5 quart fan. Can hold for a nice long time and linger in the extasy much longer. Looking for total enjoyment, net punishment or setting any records! Just wish I could find a partner with the same interest!

I have a 2.5qt silicone bag and when filled to the brim will hold close to 3 qts. In the past when I was a little younger I would take 4qts fairly easily and did that quite often.. sometimes adding more to the open top bag. So 4+qts to me is a large enema. Presently I am just enjoying the 2.5 qt bag and actually prefer that amount with 3 to four repetitions. And really nice cleanout and a built up with edging for the epic happy ending on the final fill.

I always do for 4 quarts hot and soapy and now that i have a inflatable nozzle i am guaranteed to take all of it in. Sometimes it can be hard to discharge it but it does come out a little out of time

I would say three quarts would be categorized as a large enema. I have found references to four-quart enemas being categorized as a large enema in The Modern Medical Counselor from the late 40's to early 50's, but I am unable to locate any actual nursing protocols calling for a four-quart enema.

Historical obstetric context

In labor and delivery, 1,000–2,000 mL enemas were more common to avoid excessive discomfort or uterine irritation.

However, some hospital and nursing protocols (early–mid 20th century) ordered up to 3,000 mL if:

The patient was severely constipated

A “high and hot enema” was believed to stimulate uterine contractions via bowel reflexes

Complete colon cleansing was desired for hygiene reasons in pre-delivery preparation

References supporting this

Gray’s Manual of Nursing Practice (early editions)

“The high enema may range from 2,000 to 3,000 mL, administered slowly to cleanse as far as the ascending colon. In obstetric patients, caution is used to avoid excessive uterine stimulation.”

Maternal and Child Health Nursing (1940s–1950s editions)

“High enemas of 2–3 quarts were occasionally used to clear the colon thoroughly, though in laboring women 1–2 quarts sufficed.”

Dorland’s Illustrated Medical Dictionary (historical editions)

Defines high enema as one that “introduces up to 3,000 mL of fluid to cleanse the entire colon.”

Protocols using up to 3,000 mL (3 quarts) for a “full high enema”

“Full high enema” refers to large-volume enemas intended to cleanse the entire colon, not just the rectum and sigmoid. These were administered with:

Volume: Up to 3,000 mL (3 quarts)

Solution: Warm water, soapsuds, or saline

Temperature: Typically 105–110°F (40.5–43.3°C) for stimulation without mucosal scalding

Height: Administered from 24–36 inches or higher to create sufficient gravity flow

Hope this provides some clarification.

Zity imposed max? Is there really such a thing?

I'd consider any enema of two quarts or more to be a Large Volume enema. The most I ever received was a three quart soapy enema given to me in the knee-chest position using a barium nozzle with an integral Miller cuff.

I just bought a 5-qt silicone open top bag from OHN, along with a inflatable balloon catheter, and together I was able to take the whole bag nice and slow, which was as full as it could get. I had salt and baking soda in it after 2 SSEs, so I was fairly empty. I was shocked the whole bag fit, and when it gurgled empty, I was very distended. Wonderful enema!

3-4 qt usually but 5 qt if all good with no problems. About ready for a good cleaning.

How long is a piece of string?

Is the question about what I would personally like (or imagine/fantasise) a large volume enema to be, or is it about the volume amount of water that I can comfortably and safely inject inside my colon?

Regardless of how much water I put in my fountain bag (4L max) I guess the answer would depend on various factors like;

My intestinal capacity.

Is my the colon already empty?

What is my torso position - vertical/horizontal

Am I laying facing up/down on a soft/hard surface?

If you are asking what I would personally like (or imagine/fantasise) a large volume enema to be, then that would also depend on if I'm receiving/giving the enema for therapy, pleasure, or a bit of BD (punishment).

Personally speaking, I can comfortably handle up to 2L, although I have occasionally managed 3L.

I have taken as much as 4qt. before, but that was a very long time ago. Even then, I didn't try to do that very often. I recall that I usually couldn't do that much on a first try, I would fill a red rubber gallon bag (which I still have) and only be able to take about half or a little more. But if I topped it off and gave myself another, I could sometimes get most or all of it in.

Now days I take more enemas than I did back then, but I don't even attempt to try to take that much anymore. I Fill my 2qt. modern age translucent silicone bag only about 2/3 full most times, and that's usually a struggle to get all of that in. A second enema of the same size is usually a little easier for me to take and hold.

Considering that in my younger days (after I learned to siphon fill my combination bag) one gallon enemas were a regular thing😜When I bought my Klystra 4 quart black rubber bag I had many 3 quart plus fillings, soapy then salty rinses until clear😁128 oz. of warm Budweiser was an eye opening experience😜Nowadays three quarts and I’m really full😍