Colonics: professional vs homebrew

I'm thinking about trying a colonic just to see what it does. Now, there are two ways I can go: either go to one of the colonic places and have someone do it (I know to look for a closed system), or build my own setup with a turned PVC speculum and a 5 gallon bucket for water supply. I figured out how a nozzle could be made and confirmed with Susie (Susie has hers connected to the shower diverter, but I don't trust the temperature stability at my house).

Any thoughts on which way to go?

Partial rationale is that reports are that after a full clean bowels are supposed to work better for a while, and I'm willing to give that a try.

Go professional. There is something really special about having someone else take control, fill you up, massage your tummy, release you and then do it all over again. My lovely therapist holds my hand whilst she does the filling. I have an appointment later this morning. Ooooooo.

And it was SO good. Well worth the money and the drive.

Try https://www.tummytemple.com/

How does one find a professional? I live in Maine.

Do you have google?

search colonic irrigation in your city/state

I totally understand the DIY aspect of this as I too like to make things. But I would suggest, at least once, to go to a professional. It's a different experience, and we kinksters certainly seem to like those!

Ive always wanted to go with a female partner to both get a colonic together. Would they let us stay together, to 'comfort' each other?! I'd want to watch the whole thing.

And, this may be going to far, but if as I assume they use a disposable plastic nozzle thing... is it possible to take that home? I mean it's garbage, so why couldn't the patient take it?

Looked around and it seems prices have gone up. $105 is steep but common. Most of them seem to use the open system and talk about how great it is. Yeah right, I have an enema bag and can give myself an open colonic easy. I get that there isn't a technician right there watching, so privacy is higher, but per the trade group isn't there supposed to be someone there watching?

I have done this myself and sourced a lot of kit from many different places. Its costly upfront but cheaper than the £85 per session average in the UK. Its just like buying a proper coffee machine eg Delonghi or Nespresso. You can typically have fills of 20 litres unlike enemas, you can also have add-on enema 'implants' (now very popular with the therapists here in the UK for which they charge £££) and you can have very nice nozzles. Unlike enemas you tend to feel less tired with CI: I think its because the sphincter is held open during the process and siliconenozzles have a nice range of colonic speculum retention rings. No spills likely which was previously the downside with CI. You can also buy modified dildos which do the trick. If you are properly set up there is no down time for going to the toilet but again this requires tubing, space and thought to mimic the professional systems. Highly recommended project and pays off from an NPV basis very quickly. I have been doing it for several years now: although its time consuming to setup its worth it and the throughput is phenomenal. Unlike 3/4/5/6L enema bags which can be a bit disappointing. You have to have the time, and tomorrow for the first time in a while I do. Looking forward with tingling anticipation downstairs....

I don't know if it was bad luck or what, but I decided to try going to a professional for a colonic and it was a pretty bad experience that left me very uncomfortable for a week.

It was a closed system. The nozzle was not inserted far enough, I think, as my rectum kept being too full and I had to ask to release while there was not that much higher up. The nozzle had sharpish edge or a sharp area that I did not notice going in, but I did coming out. It actually scrapped me which hurt, later when I wiped, the clear mucus had tinges of blood. My rectum ached /hurt to the point I was taking ibuprofen for about a week.

I reached out to someone I knew who was a colon therapist in another state and asked their advice. I really did not want to have to go to the doctor but was gearing up for it.

According to yelp, she had a number of 5 star ratings, so I don't know if I caught her on a bad day or what. Not doing that again.

Yikes, that's some sensitive tissues down there. I know some people swear by colonics but I think you get the same results with 2 or 3 enemas.

A professional colonic should undoubtedly be an effective and relaxing experience. I have enjoyed quite a few, and prefer the "closed" system. I have discovered that some therapists are more adept at insertion and subsequently controlling the position of the speculum and flow of solution. The larger speculum can cause some irritation/soreness.

In my neck of the woods, 60-80 bucks is quite common. Another 40-60 bucks may get you a massage either before or after.

I believe I can accomplish similar results with the "homebrew". My close friend "Victoria" can deliver a great enema series inasmuch as she is always hanging around to cater to my needs. The only problem I have, is that she is incapable of taking care of a massage or some of those other creature comforts associated with the process.

Enemassage seems to be the holy grail of what many of us may well hope for. This seems to require willing participants who are experienced and understand the nuances of this simple procedure and pleasure.

A colonic, with an adept administrator, is usually quite enjoyable. They just don't have that more personal touch in most cases.

I have not done a professional colonic- yet. I do plan to do so at some point in time. In the meantime, many years ago I put together a homemade system using a water diverter and handheld shower head. I have pics on my profile page. I have used this system for many years and have enjoyed it thoroughly. I also have a one gallon silicone bag that I will use as well. So whatever mood I am in I will choose one or the other.

I don't think the decision should be based on doing a professional colonic or using a home system- Do Both. If you are into enemas like most of us here, you should experience both and see how they compare. Colonics are expensive and might be considered a self indulgent splurge while the home system can be used as often as you want.

But by all means do both.