Addicted to buy enema bags in stores (before there was online shopping)

Not sure if this has been discussed. Just like many have an addiction to taking enemas, besides that I had for so many years in my younger years and addiction to buying enema bags. I was always seeking out stores I hadn't been to, be they small drug stores, or large dept stores with a pharmacy, to look for and buy any and all different enema bags they might sell. I found it highly embarrassing and humiliating to do so, yet, it was truly an addiction because I couldn't shake the desire to do this. The rush produced by each buy was exciting, afterwards. If a store sold one or more different styles, I'd buy one bag one week, then go back a week later and buy another.. I once bought two at the same time, and the young sales gal asked "do want both?" - now that was embarrassing.

One time, while walking to the checkout, the package opened and out sprang the hose - I tripped a bit trying to get down quickly and scoop it back up.

Then there was the time while in a large dept store that had a rotating free standing rack with all sorts of bags, and while i was standing looking at it, an attractive woman came up next to me and began looking at the equipment as well! We both stood there for a few minutes, but I was too shy to say anything - I 'm sure she was waiting for me to break the ice, but I was too shy then and simply left (to then forever wonder if only I would had more courage.)

I remember the pharmacy dept in the large Alexander's dept store sold enema bags in clear plastic wrap. Now standing at a checkout with that was really embarrassing!

So, anyone else have the kind of compulsive need to buy and humiliate themselves?

I’ve mentioned this before but I sometimes like to play the “enema game” where I visit various drug stores and ask for soap to use in enemas. I typically look for a female clerk and enjoy their expressions as I pretend to be embarrassed about asking. Sometimes they actually have a clue, other times not. I actually had one refer me to the pharmacist who was a very attractive middle aged female who had quite a few suggestions and even went online to look for brands of Castile soap. Then she wished me well with a nice smile..... missed opportunity maybe?

Other times it’s interesting to be looking around the digestive products isle and see who else might be looking. I’ll never forget one time not long ago spotting a female mulling over the laxatives and Fleets enemas and finally with what looked like some irritation grabbing a two pack of Fleets and uttering “shit” in a disgusting sounding voice. I almost asked her if she had a recommendation for me but didn’t get up the nerve. Ironically, after I left the drug store I went to a nearby grocery store for a few items and spotted her near the produce. She saw me and gave me a smile.... but that was the end of it.

Not many stores have an enema section or a feminine hygiene section anymore, a shame.

Finally this gives me a plausible explanation as to WHY my Mom had so many bags!

Found out she also bought douche bulbs maybe not as obsessively as bags but way more often than necessary.

Some things are starting to make sense

Wonder how rare it is to find women into collecting or having more enema bags, or bulbs, than they can ever use....

I always like to see what kind of equipment may be at a pharmacy but they never have anything good. I have way more stuff than I need. I am always on the look out for fun nozzles and stuff online though but the last few I've bought have been a disappointment so it's time to find some that are more fun. I am open to suggestions if anyone has any.

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I am not sure if I have an addiction, compulsion, or just strong curiosity about the various types of enema equipment that used to be available in retail drugstores. Over the years I have always been on the lookout for a different type or brand of enema syringe. I have had several types of bags: Combination, open top, folding latex, and an interesting blue pumpkin type of thing that was a supposedly a combination ice cap and syringe. I have had several kinds of bulb syringes: Infant and adult sizes of enema bulbs, and of course, douche bulbs. I rarely douched so most of them ended up in my butt for fun. I have used several types of disposable clear plastic bags.

I have also tried most of the disposable bottle enemas at one time or another: Saline, mineral oil, Bisacodyl, and sorbitol. Don't much like any of them. And I learned if you take an oil enema you must be prepared to take several soapy enemas after or suffer embarrassing consequences.

Drugstores in past days sometimes had a nice selection of things to play with. Now, you are lucky if they even carry one or two basic items.

@Cheryl77177

...and an interesting blue pumpkin type of thing that was a supposedly a combination ice cap and syringe.

I would soooo love to get one of these.

When I was in high school, I worked at a store with a pharmacy. When I would have to ring someone up who was buying enema stuff, it would feel like my heart was going to explode. I would go to great lengths to avoid anything enema while I worked there, but I knew it would eventually happen so I was always worrying about it ?

The idea of going into stores, multiple times, to buy enema equipment makes me panic. I understand that rush though. When I go into stores, I go down the enema aisle if I can. Sometimes I will even pick something up to take a look at the back of the box, if I have enough privacy. I will never go through the checkout with a cashier and buy anything enema related, but I do occasionally use the self checkout.

@Allie80 you are a great prospective customer for Amazon. You would have loved the old Sears & Roebuck and Montgomery Wards. Their paper catalogs had incredible sections for enema, douche and related stuff that you could look at in complete privacy. How magical it would have been to have an order arrive with some of those old style syringes and combination sets. Online stores like Amazon have a huge variety of goodies but just don't seem to have the same panache of the old paper catalogs. But with either one you could avoid that need to avoid eye contact, should that be an issue.

To James3333:

A sex shop should have what you need!

Not always out in the open. At some you have to ask for it

I have made it a game to visit various drugstores to find a different type or brand of enema and douche syringes. Some have been a pleasant surprise, some disappointing. Some turn out to be just a different brand name of a common syringe like Faultless, Davol, or Cara. Did Faultless become Goodhealth? Even those older brand names have had a change in quality since everything now seems to be made in China. They are not like they were in the 60s and 70s when my interest in enemas was really growing. Some I keep for years, others get tossed after one or two uses.

Yes! I can definitely identify with you. I would buy an enema bulb, or disposable enema and then try to find a female cashier. I always wanted to ask the cashier if she knew how to use it, or if she was available after work to help me with it.

I used to shop various drug stores to what types of different enemas they had. It was always a thrill. Sometimes the clerk would ask, “can I help you find something?” That was always embarrassing. I never had the guts to say, “yes, I’d like to see what type of enema equipment you have.”

I have told this story before, somewhere here. Some time back I was in the mood for a little thrill and to see what I could find. I went to a Rite Aid that is a bit away from my neighborhood. I spotted a middle-aged woman stocking shelves and asked her where I could find an enema bag. She took me to the laxative aisle and pointed to the Fleet types. I said I didn't like the chemical enemas, that I wanted an enema bag so I could use my own solution. She said she didn't know but we could ask the pharmacist. We walked back there and I repeated my request for an enema bag to the pharmacist, a man. He said to follow him and he led us both to the feminine hygiene aisle and handed me a combination douche/enema bag saying that is what many people use. I thanked him and went to the checkout thinking along the way that the woman was surely not one of us because she didn't know what an enema bag was. How times have changed.

I was too embarrassed to buy my first bag, so made my own enema equipment at first. Some time later I did manage to buy a bag at the pharmacy, with a bunch of other stuff. Now that I am older I can see the thrill of buying such items in person under the right circumstances.

I remember when I was about fifteen, I purchased my first enema bag from a pharmacy on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The guy behind the counter was of Indian decent and he must have knew that I was nervous about the purchase. It was a yellow folding syringe made of thin rubber and had it's own carrying case. He gave me a strange look and laughed. He never said anything to my aunt. I must have been as red faced as a well spanked bottom when I made the purchase but it was worth it as I took an enema whenever I had the chance. Miss those innocent days of my life.

I don't think buying enema related things in a drugstore is the same for men and women. It seems to me that a woman checking out with a combination bag in her cart would barely raise an eyebrow. I imagine a man with the same thing would draw a little more speculation from the clerk and others in line about what is going to happen when he gets home.

To be honest, I think most people in line who saw a guy with a combination enema-Douche kit would probably just assume he was buying it for his wife, and think nothing of it. My guess is that the average American doesn't even think of enemas in the same light as most of us on this site do. The average person can't even imagine that enemas can be enjoyable, or have sexual overtones. When I discussed enemas with a female neighbor friend a couple years ago, she had never even heard or imagined that enemas could be enjoyable, and used for anything other than health or therapeutic reasons. As I've aged, I've thought nothing about picking up an enema-douche kit and even a bottle of J & J Baby shampoo and taking it to the checkout counter. The cashier never raised an eyebrow, and if she was thinking of something, why do I even care? I don't. I've bought them before at local drugstores when I was on multi-day business trips by myself. Sure beats sitting in a bar and drinking by myself......and a whole lot cheaper too. 😃

Can you still get those yellow, thin rubber douche bags? I bought a couple a few years ago but haven’t seen them in stores for quite a while.

I was maybe 14 , up untill then I used Moms combination bag when she was not home. But it had snowed , and myfriends and I went out shovaling walks and driveways around the neighboorhood in Brooklyn . I went home with money in my pocket. The snow had stopped the sidewaljs were clear, and Mom went to check on my grandma . I took a few dollars , the bags were cheap then. I went to a drug store a few blocks from home . There was a man behing the counter and people in the store. The man asked me if I need help. I said yes, but froze , and stamered and stuttered . I got out the words red bag for constipation. He said what, what do you need. There was a middel aged women wating on line. She heard me smiled , then rescued me . She told the druggest I will help the yong man , I know just what he needs. She said come with me. I was embarrased , scared, nervious, sweating ,. I didn't move. She gently took my hand and wispered to me I will show you what you need. She lead me to a isle , and said do you want a combination or open top bag. I didn't know what a open top bag was. So I just said a red bag. She told me ok I think the combination bag will be easyer for you to use. She picked one out. Then sent me to the counter .as I waljed away she said I live at and said the address , if you need anymore information come knock on my door. I blushed and paid for the bag.

After that I had bought many enema bags , and found it thrilling to walk into a drug store and act lije I don't know what to buy. You will find there are many helpful people around.MMTRT

I don't think buying enema related things in a drugstore is the same for men and women. It seems to me that a woman checking out with a combination bag in her cart would barely raise an eyebrow. I imagine a man with the same thing would draw a little more speculation from the clerk and others in line about what is going to happen when he gets home.

Yes, so true! Women I've know had no problem buy enema bags for me... as much as that would make it easier, I needed to buy them myself because I needed to feel the humiliation.... crazy the things one's sex drive makes a person do 😳

My equipment fetish has been strong for almost 60 years. Over the years, I've bought, sold, and traded vintage equipment in many venues that one might find such items for enemas and feminine hygiene. I may well have possessed about 90 percent of the items available for about a hundred years.

Cheryl mentioned the blue "pumpkin" style bag. This was a Faultless Four In One Combination. I have had a few over the years. The drawback was the flimsy hanging tab which couldn't support the weight when full.

The yellow folding syringes are still available on EBAY. Some are also pink. They do not compare to my old amber latex or Davol Starlet bags.

As far as an addiction to purchasing in retail establishments, I suppose that might describe my lifelong attraction. I have had many wonderful, informative, embarrassing, and even humiliating experiences. The bottom line is, it's getting tougher and tougher to find equipment.

(Cross-posted from "Discussions OMG so embarassing buying enema equipment!".)

I was as embarrassed as could be the first time I bought an enema bag when I was 22, out of town, and really wanted to enjoy a nice enema.

In my 50's, however, I developed a love of asking for an enema bag. I can think of pharmacy chains that don't carry them, but a couple that still do.

In those that don't, I'm often shown the micro-enemas but explain that I want an enema bag. Younger employees rarely know what I'm talking about, so I ask to see the pharmacist. When told "no", I say that I'll have to take my business to a competitor. Then I attempt to explain to the initial employee what an enema bag is, and I'll add, whenever given the chance, that I hadn't taken a laxative in over 40 years, but my enema bag has started to leak and needs replacing. I'll also try to fit in that she/he should try it if they ever get constipated.

In those pharmacies that do carry enema bags, I still often need to ask the pharmacist and afterwards, whenever possible, say the same speech to the initial employee. But first I ask the pharmacist how to administer an enema, offering that my late wife who was a nurse used to give them to me, but this is the first time in the couple of years since her death that I'd become constipated. When the pharmacist says that he/she doesn't know, then I say I'll have to ask a nurse, and I go outside. Eventually I return and claim that I spoke with her friend whose also a nurse who gave me detailed instructions. A couple of times the pharmacist, both times a young woman, asked me the details in case she ever was asked again. Then I'd pull out my pocket notebook and "read" them to her. Both times they became queasy. One frowned and then, when I mentioned height above the anus, looked almost nauseous. As for the enema bag I picked up but, of course, didn't need, either I abandoned it whenever I could, typically in the candy aisle, or else when I actually needed to purchase the bag, I gave it to charity the next time I donated clothes or whatnot.

@Alachua. That is really funny ?

how often do you do that??

@gwhap A few times a year: Whenever I'm in some place for long enough and have some spare time I'll search on the 'net to find a place or places nearby. When I get off the Interstate to spend the night at a motel, I'll usually look up nearby pharmacies, and also occasionally just when I get off for gas or to eat. When I do this, I usually hit up at least a couple of places, preferably one that doesn't have enema bags and one that does. Non-chain ("mom-and-pop") places are always a nice surprise, but they're rare to come by anymore.

Also, when out of the country I sometimes try. Last summer in a couple of countries in Asia, using a translator on the 'net from my phone, I tried a few places, and in China found some 2 liter bags in 8 colors, bought a nice neon lime one, but I didn't try to ask for instructions. Some years ago in Russia I found that every pharmacy has a variety of bulbs and bags.

@Alachua

That is not something I think I could do - but I would like to shadow you in a store just to watch the clerks/pharmacists reactions. 😄

I posted in a different thread about some experiences in purchasing enema equipment. Health food stores and natural health products have become quite popular near me. Inasmuch as the old independent drug stores have disappeared, these health food stores have flourished. The aisle with the numerous digestive aids and detox/cleansing products is quite extensive. The clerks are quick to offer assistance as one surveys the items.

In one particular store, a clerk was extra helpful, and very cute (tree hugger/naturist cute). She had seen me reading labels and assumed that I was interested in a cleanse. When she asked if I had cleansed previously, I told her that I had grown up receiving enemas, and usually preferred them to any pills or powders. She said she used enemas herself, and preferred coffee as a solution.

This precipitated a good discussion and I asked if they had any enema bags. She showed me the disposable bags, buckets, and a combination syringe/water bottle. I bought a couple of disposable bags that included the soap packets under the auspices that I was going to prep for a colonoscopy.

About a week later, I returned to the store and again met the clerk. She introduced herself as "Cindy" and asked how my tests turned out. I told her all was well and she inquired about my success with enemas. I told her the soapy enemas were pretty intense and they brought back memories of my mom's and grandma's soapy enemas. She directed me to a Dr. Bronner's display and said the peppermint seemed to be popular with people using enemas to cleanse. I bough a smaller bottle since I'd likely return more often and get to interact with her.

I learned she was married, had 2 kids, and enemas were pretty common in her family. I still stop by now and then.

@gwhap 'Tis too bad we live on opposite corners of the conterminous states because I'd be happy to let you shadow me, but remember that not every attempt results in the desired reactions, so you'd may have to shadow me more than once to several pharmacies in the same trip and, if lucky, you'd observe the desired outcome more than once.

Also, I sometimes get comments about my having not been constipated in more than 2 years. After briefly talking about that, I then have a further, albeit non-sequitur, chance to preach about the virtues of an SSE.