What do you think of icewater enemas?

My introduction to enemas came with ice water enemas at the tender age of 4 years old. Used as a means of fever reduction, when aspirin wasn't sufficient and I was spiking a temperature of 105F, my recollection, although cloudy, was of gut wrenching cramps. I remember seeing the little red bulb syringe with it's black pipe pointing skyward as my father bled out the air after sucking up water from a bowl full of ice cubes.

For years afterward, I harbored a healthy fear of enemas…cringing whenever I heard the word or knew that my friends were on the receiving end of them. It took another 15 years before I began to acquire an affinity for the bag and nozzle. So, while I have toyed around with cold water from the tap to release a “stuck” enema (or just for the hell of it) I've never again revisited the ice water enema!

Have fun and play safe!

Deb

@debgurl I've heard of cold enemas to reduce core body temp - but I've also read that cool baths are more effective. Not super cold that would cause shivering. Do you recall if your ice water enema worked for reducing the fever?? I would think it wouldn't be held long enough to be very effective.

@Rigel, the enemas were combined with external iced alcohol compresses and wipe downs. It obviously worked, but truthfully, I was so sick (with what was then called “red” measles) I have very little recollection of exactly what went on. I do remember the enemas though!

Deb

Ice water was too harsh, and quickly pulled it out. In a hot tub of water, i've tried 70 Fahrenheit wanting to feel a chill in hot water and had success. Much colder than that, only made it hurt. It was 1991 and about 50 outside. Had been cold all day working in slow chilling rain. Got in the motel about 7 that evening, shivering with cold and anticipation. Warmed up in the tub. Then with room warm and all, went on to explore using a coffee cup water heater to arrive at interesting enema temperatures. Starting with 40 degrees, it was too painful to take more than a few hose fulls. Raising it up to 70, like i said, was a reasonable game. Even 80 Fahrenheit was noticeably cool, but 70 was where the fun was at. I had brought a couple gallons of filtered water with me from home with the intent of an after work reward and i still remember it today. The entire week went like that, with the promise of a butt warmer in the evening. Off subject, but quick warm ones were fun and hydrating.

Now my typical fill is 10 cooler than body temp, and most always a bit warmer than room temp. So very cool ones are interesting, but once was enough with ice water.

While it is true that enemas in general are actually safer than over the counter oral laxatives (as long as administered correctly), ice water enemas can actually cause a hypothermic reaction as they can reduce the body temperature too rapidly. Cool tap water enemas are okay if someone has a fever that you are trying to reduce a couple degrees, but the water should be no colder than room temperature. I mean, to each their own, I guess if you're into BDSM and other risky stuff already, might as well add this to the list of dangerous things you want to try, but it CAN be very dangerous and even deadly.

I'll go with absolutely not. No desire to try them….even if I was providing an enema as part of a disciplinary event. It would be very harsh and honestly, dangerous. Dropping body temperature too rapidly can create dangerous bodily reactions that can be harmful, even deadly. Not recommended.

Iv never done a ice water one before I have done cold water a couple of times the feeling of the cold water slowly filling was a tern on and you can feel the cold on the inside was a weird feeling

Not a recommended practice. Lowers body temperature to dangerous levels. Only with professional medical supervision. Don’t do it.

Cool

I've done a half a bottle of club soda right out of the fridge. Cramps were unbelievable plus bloating. Once was enough...

Tried them a couple of times after thoroughly cleaning myself out, very intense and hard to hold

Dont like them now and never did growing up. Whnen I was very naughty after being spanked on my naughty bare bottom, I got a punishment enema which consisted of a cold and sometimes Ice Enema. It was only one quart, but it was run fast and caused massize cramps.

Not sure about ice water, but a cool water enema on a hot summer afternoon is maybe just what the dr. would order. Will have to keep this in mind for the next heat wave.

yep, my exact experience - did a cold (not icy) enema after getting overheated by working hard on a hot summer day - felt incredibly refreshing with almost no cramps. Otherwise I dislike cold water for enema.

I do not care for another one.

I do not care for another one.

I’ve heard cold water enemas cause a lot more cramping. Ice water would be a bit extreme.

Not for me. Tried a cold water enema, no ice, the cramps were terrible. And there was no just expel quickly. Totally unpleasant. If enemas required cold water I would be done with them.

No way!

A nice enema ruined. Nope for me too

I have had “play” patients that like the cramping so ice water is great for that. I've also found that ice water is a good way to get the colon completely evacuated, especially if the patient is struggling to empty out completely.

I did have one patient that retained the ice water enema for 20 minutes and it definably dropped his core body temp. To the point that he was visibly shaking. He love it, so I guess it's certainly a preference thing!

Don't care for them at all.

professor

I have never tried ice water enema and am not sure if I will try them, but a cool water enema sounds good and I will probably give it a try during the summer. This is not something I'd considered till I read this post.

In the past, I inserted a few ice ice cubes, but didn't really get much out of that experience.

Had one in the hospital when I was about 11 and recovering from surgery. I was a bit in a fog due to running a fever from an infection. The first surprise was the insertion of the retention balloon at the end of the hose followed by the initial flow of ice water. The enema can was filled with ice cubes and a small amount of water. The ice melted over the next couple of hours and did help to bring down my fever as it slowly filled my gut. A truly strange sensation.

I wouldn’t take or give one due to the intense cramping. Old time medical books recommend giving a cool water enema to bring down a fever. When my older daughter ran 104+ temp, I was panicking and asking our family doctor whether to give her one of those enemas. She said no, and prescribed acetaminophen (Feverall) suppositories, which brought her fever down 2 degrees within an hour. Mom’s best friend when your child or teenager is running a high temp that a doctor says needs to come down.

I like to take one after I have already taken a rather hot enema .. the second of a 4 quart enema. Interesting feeling

I have used cool water enemas, to cool myself down from heat exhaustion, but never ice water enemas. Not only does it provide serious cramping, but can also cause shock to your system.

I don’t

Def not for me ! Warm water only ,while laying on my tummy !

Absolut nothing !! - because it is very dangerous for the body !!

I really do enjoy a nice comfortable warm enema so I'm not ready to try something that sounds less so I'll take a pass on this one. Thanks anyway.