UTI's with enema use

How do you prevent getting UTI's with enema use? Does anyone else get backsplash that gives you UTI's? I know this sounds cliche, but my friend's daughter has no sphincter, and has to have enema use daily. I told her I would post here, as there are frequent enema users here. Any help you can give her would be greatly appreciated.

Obviously the vulva needs to be covered while the anus is exposed.

I know this will sound funny but I would try using a man's jock strap to cover the vulva because the anal area will remain uncovered. You can put a small plastic sandwich bag inside the jock to act as a water barrier over the vulva as an additional splash guard. You might also try using a protective athletic cup inside the jock. Just cover the breathing holes in the cup for water resistance. You many have to try ones from different manufacturers for the best fit.

I know this suggestion is not for everybody, but if you were to do the enemas laying in a tub so that you could fill and expel in the tub, then at least your anus stays below your urethra and you would not have any of the expel running into the vagina or urethra- let gravity be your friend. I would still cover your urethra like Susie said as an extra precaution. If you set your tub up with a handheld shower head, you could use that to rinse the expels down the drain as you expel, which makes for a cleaner experience. Yes you would have to disinfect the tub after each session but that's all part of doing tub enemas.

Obviously the vulva needs to be covered while the anus is exposed.

I know this will sound funny but I would try using a man's jock strap to cover the vulva because the anal area will remain uncovered.

That's good advice Susie …… she should try one ……. maybe a smaller one to be tight.

Or a jockstrap with a pad in it. I guess it depends how easily the OP's friend gets UTIs.

Another option could be scooting forward on the toilet so the front of the seat protects/blocks off the vulva.

I've seen people use duct tape to tape the whole thing up. That seems none too comfortable though. Might be better off gentler adhesive. There are tattoo covers which are gentle. The previous jock suggestion would likely be fine with some weatherstripping for a seal and a plastic liner.

How do you prevent getting UTI's with enema use? Does anyone else get backsplash that gives you UTI's? I know this sounds cliche, but my friend's daughter has no sphincter, and has to have enema use daily. I told her I would post here, as there are frequent enema users here. Any help you can give her would be greatly appreciated.

Is this really a problem? Do people get UTIs from enemas? As long as you aren’t expelling all over yourself it shouldn’t be an issue. Diapers would HAVE to have more potential for contamination than enemas, and yet every baby wears them for yrs without UTIs. Drink lots of water to pee after the enema is done ask that will flush out the urethra.

Born without a sphincter? Uh... ???

Is this really a problem? Do people get UTIs from enemas? As long as you aren’t expelling all over yourself it shouldn’t be an issue. Diapers would HAVE to have more potential for contamination than enemas, and yet every baby wears them for yrs without UTIs. Drink lots of water to pee after the enema is done ask that will flush out the urethra.

Born without a sphincter? Uh... ???

First, some people are EXTREMELY sensitive to their bacteria and easily get UTIs.

Second, maybe not born without a sphincter, rather having a urogenital malformation but fecally incontinent.

It does sound like this person needs to be more careful not to contaminate herself in daily living.

There are many birth defects of the anal area ( sphincter, anus, rectum) associated with spina bifida I am not sure if this is the case but like cj stated infants through toddlerhood are in diapers with no uti instances. There are also those that are medically incontinent as well as many of our friends here on Zity that even like to use diapers and have no issues.

I will buy that there are also those that get frequent utis because of compromised immunine systems and those with diabetes.

There is a product called a vaginal shield it was invented for use females that want to protect that sensitive area from uv rays while tanning(bed/sun) trying on bathing suits/intimates, hair removal and to be used when dying pubic hair. (Yep-lol)

I remember reading about it in a magazine but couldn’t recall the exact name so I just googled it.

Its a concave, canoe-like looking device that fits over the vulva area. While I am not sure how It stays in place it does have a lip (no pun intended) around the entire edge of the device that I am sure you could add some type of double sided tape or if you want to get more creative perhaps dental adhesive to create a seal.

I am soo not a techie so this is the best I could do ....

US8511313B2 Vaginal Shield

US8511313B2 Vaginal Shield

You can get that on amazon.

It is really just a small cover for use during hair removal and trying on panties, nude tanning beds and such. It will not stay on during enema expulsions or sitting on a toilet. It did look interesting.

see this from amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Visor-Ladies-Intimate-Vaginal-Protection/dp/B00STTHZUC#customerReviews

I've applied a nice thick dab of vaseline to my patient's urethra, it acts as a water repellant and have not seen any problems.

I have taken enemas most of my life.

Always in a pretty clean environment, but not a "sanitized" one.

Maybe it's the fact that I am one of the younger members of this board or just a decent diet, but I have NEVER had a UTI!

Yeast infection, yes, got the first one when I was still a kid. but still never a UTI!

I have always wondered if female diaper lovers who unload their enemas into their mega diapers (lots of videos out there) get UTI infections. Or vaginal issues, like yeast infections..

That has got to take a toll on their bank account getting treatments for either issue.

I know UTIs are uncommon in males, but I seem to get one every few years. In fact, I just had the beginnings of one last weekend a couple of days after an enema session. Fortunately, I had a supply of an appropriate antibiotic on-hand and was able to halt it. I've had extensive evaluations/scans over the years as they have tried to figure out why I get them, but to no avail. I don't have anal sex or engage in urethral play so have no idea how or why I get them. I can only assume, at least in this case, it might have been due to "back splash" from the toilet bowl either while evacuating or flushing.

I've applied a nice thick dab of vaseline to my patient's urethra, it acts as a water repelant and have not seen any problems.

My wife was very susceptible to UTIs - several over the course of a year. The doc recommended a greasy salve to rub over the urethrea as a barrier. I don't remember what it was called but It was expensive - like over $100 copay. I think the vaseline would be more practical as long as you washed every day.

If this is an ongoing issue ,get an adjustable commode chair put it up as high as you can so that splash back is virtually impossible due to height . See if that solves the issue.or apply a barrier cream to area ,so splash back is neutralized it can't get to skin or Urethra . I am a male but use both catheters 5 'X's a day and am diapered when not being catheterized between barrier cream and basic hygiene precautions ,I avoid UTI's despite 4 bowel movements a day in the diaper ( basicly I may have a penis but my exposure to fecal bacteria is alot greater than splash back,i am in a power wheelchair and my positioning harness and cushion means my penis is covered in feces everday as well as my urethra and bladder penetrated by 18 Fr coude catheter .

Omg i am a magnet for uti's , it's one of my main reasons i do an enema on my back and i have to take an antibiotic postcoital , yikes tmi

My ex wife had problems with Period cramps and Urinary Track Infections before we got married, circa 60’s to early 70’s. On advice of her OB/GYN as a teen, enemas for Period cramps, douche with warm water an vinegar plus keep pubic area trimmed back to help eliminate Urinary Track Infections. Just to note, her pubic hair was real thick and bushy, hence keeping her pubic area trimmed back. As a college student years later, different OB/GYN, she reported her previous Doctors methods were working well for her. She was advised to continue, reporting any issues that may came up.

After we got married and became sexually active, her use of enemas and douching more than doubled, as did my use of enemas, due to our sexual activity. In all the years we were married before our divorce, I can only recall once or twice her having an issue with a Urinary Track Infection or a vaginal yeast infection.