Glycerine Enemas

Glycerine is easy to get cleaned out of the bag. It is NOT an oil and is water soluble.

I use glycerine in the bag frequently--it is no problem. I like it mixed in with the water.

The precipitate is what I said is difficult to clean out of the bag and hose if you mix soap, glycerine and epsom salts.

Epsom salts and/or glycerine will both give return trips to the toilet. These return trips ARE NOT the result of retained water. It is due to epsom salts and glycerine, either alone or together that draws water into the colon for 12-24 hours after the enema.

Hi Susie,

Thanks for putting your knowledge and input to this... Those repeated trips to the bathroom is what I wanted to avoid. I had tried the soap and salt combination, but found that I retained the water for extended periods of time, making those repeated trips to the bathroom over several hours.

I was hopping that the Glycerin would make a difference, and make this a more speedy process, not prolong it...

As I mentioned, I'm trying to find 'something' that I could use to get a complete cleaning without investing like 4 + hours into it.

Water rentension seems to be my biggest problem, it goes in, but takes forever coming back out. I'm trying to find something that will get me a good clean out with maybe one bag, then a rinse, and in maybe an hour or two, but not going into 3, 4 or more hours.

Hope someone out there has some suggestions.

Hi JB

I am going to try to address only one part of your post and that is your concern about the retention of the enema water.

I am a guy that doesn’t say much but observes everything that is going on around and to me. After 65+ years of enemas I have found that salt in the water does what it is suppose to do, prevent the colon from absorbing the water. Therefor you retain some of it. I found that after expeling that if I get down on the floor with my butt high and my head on the floor water will flow down into the transverse colon and I pass more. Sometimes I will take an air enema with a nozzle, a short hose, and an inflator. This expands the colon and allowes any remaining water to work its way out. This is best done in the shower or tub.

Finally as some members have suggested to insert a large tampon to absorb what little water that just might remain. I have tried this once and it seemed to work well. Just don’t lose the string.

I hope some of this or all of them work for you. Come to think of it I think I will go and try them out now 😉>

JB-here's more on your question:

Glycerine IS the active ingredient. It is extremely hygroscopic and promotes evacuation by being an irritant to cause cramps of varying degrees, as well as by drawing water into the colon. So, if you want something that is very hard to hold, use straight glycerine, up to say, 8 ounces, maybe a pint. If you want something to really clean you out, use 2-3 quarts water with about a pint of glycerine. You will have a few good return trips to the toilet after the enema is completely expelled because the residual glycerine continues to draw water into the colon, not because you didn't fully empty.

If you want your enema over and done with when you finish expelling, DO NOT use glycerine or epsom salts. Plain water is great. You can even do two or three enemas in a short time if you just get it in and get it out. If I want a quick enema in the morning because I have something planned for that evening, I can do 2-3 quarts in 10 minutes from the time I decide to do it until I put the equipment away after my shower. Later in the day, maybe before my girls come home from school, another ten minute, 2-3 quart quick enema, will have me very clean and with absolutely no residual water or "brown tinted mucus" for my husband by the time we go to bed.

A lot of people talk about wanting a very thorough cleaning. WHY? It won't promote any better health or evacuation later, and unless you are having a colonoscopy or are having very prolonged anal/rectal/colon sessions with long repeated deep tube or toy insertions, where you feel you have to be spotless for your partner, you don't need that.

I know there are several topics on the use of Glycerine on enemas. But my question is: what about only the pure glycerine with nothing more?

And I have some concerns: what type of glycerine is safe for use? Is it all the same? What I mean is: a few days ago, I went to a shop (tools and construction materials shop) to by some painting materials. I was also looking for some solvents to clean the tools and to dilute the ink. I found there bottles of paraffin, vaseline, and... glycerine! On the label it says "Used to hydrate and softening the skin. Also used to give shine to car tires. Used for some medical and food applications". But as this is not bought from a pharmacy is it safe? I bought it and tried it, but i confess I'm a little afraid. The result till now is: with a syringe like the ones used to blood collection for exams (10ml) I shot about 3 ml up my lovely hole. I just can't hold it for more than 3 to 5 minutes. It's a strong running to the toilet! Today, I shot about 2~3 ml while here in the forum. I had a child pot near to me. 4 minutes later I took the chair away and sited on the pot - oh what a bomb! After I empty all I could, I got a diaper on me, and made another shot: the full 10 ml syringe. Barely had time to finish setting up the diaper: another bomb! I'm still with the diaper on while writing this! I'm sill expelling it...

How safe is this glycerine playing?

USP glycerine is USP glycerine, whether is is from mineral or vegetable sources. What you get from the pharmacy is exactly what you want. It is also available from veterinary and farm supply sources at greatly reduced prices.

Straight glycerine enemas are extremely hard to hold.

So, as far as I understand from your answer, this one is safe, right?

And yes, very hard to hold, even if only a small shot and not mixed on a full bag of water.

I would avoid using liquid glycerin in enema equipment; the cleaning of the bulb/bag afterwards could be problematic. A method I have used nad recommended to others is to insert two glycerin suppositories first (UK adult size, 4 grams) and let them work for five minutes, then administer a litre of plain water (at body temperature) with a Higginson's syringe (or bag, if preferred). The resulting action is intense, complete and totally satisfying in every sense of the word!

^^^^ Once again, liquid glycerine does NOT pose any problem whatsoever in either rubber or silicone bags and tubes. It is water soluble and it cleans out perfectly easily.

I have to agree with Suzie, it is very easy to clean. And it is very effective. Glycerin is definitely an irritant to the colon and produces pretty dramatic cramps. I find that a mix of 4-6 ounces of glycerin and 4 or 5 tablespoons of Epsom salt dissolved in a quart of water is a very effective solution. It goes in easily, but I recommend an inflatable nozzle if you have one. If you can manage to hold it for 3 to 5 minutes you are doing good. You may have a second trip to the toilet, but it will be no more than a few minutes after the first. I always give a followup rinse enema, and the returns are always 99% clear, indicating a very thorough cleansing has taken place.

For those interested in the science of it see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycerol

Glycerine draws water through the colon wall and this is irritating to it, so your body tries to get rid of it by making a bowel movement. The effect is very quick. I tried 5 cc of 85% glycerine (the rest is water) and I could hold it for like 2-3 minutes.

You could maybe feel a slight burning sensation (my girlfriend did, I didn't).

Glycerine works well diluted with water too. I think I read here somewhere that it works at least down to 16,7% glycerine (1 part glycerine, 5 parts water). I think the effect would be more gentle and the cleaning better, since you can hold it a little longer and you get a larger volume in the rectum.

Think of those woman in those japanese videos and pictures feel being injected, cramping, tremedous urge, and letting go right there on the spot. There facial and body language is real...

Now I have tried 25 ccs of 17% glycerine mixture and that didn't do anything for me. I think that if you dilute it this much you need a far greater volume to get the effect.

I think I'm going to try someting like 30% next time.

I'll post here what I just posted elsewhere. Glycerin, at full strength can chew the hell out of the lining of your large intestine.

It could potentially kill you!

There was a member of one of the talk forums that put himself in the hospital with a glycerin enema.

Please be careful!

Woooo, just did an enema with glycerin and epsoms salts. Took a small coke bottle, put about 4 heaped spoons of epsoms in it and then half filled with hot water. Shook it all up then added half a bottle (100ml) of glycerine.

Administered with a bag. I need a double balloon rectal catheter! I'm glad I was wearing diapers otherwise it would have been clean-up time! Never ever felt that much of an urge to go so suddenly. Empty in seconds! Still had about 50ml to go in before I exploded.

Sat in some full diapers now, need to change!

I do the glycerine thing occasionaly, use aout 20 ml in a small syringe, got about two minutes to get to the toilet !!

Quite explosive !!

I've seen lots of recipes with glycerin as an additive, but I'd be real wary of using it alone full strength.

FYI: For those who can't make their own stuff:

There are small syringes with enema nozzles avaialble for pets. I know they sell them "loaded" with solutions containing glycerin and some other chemicals.

And Unique sells an "anal syringe" with s plastic taper tip too for $4.00.

The pet stuff goes from $1.99 up depending on size and has a real enema tip.

I wonder if a "Lube Shooter" would work?

Play safe!

Glycerin is great stuff and it helps to soften your hands too.

Get it a Wall Mart.

Can I use glycerin mixed with baking soda (bicarbonate) and salt?

How many of each in a 4 quarts enema to have a very good result to clean my bowels with a minimum cramps?

Yes, in addition to some salt, I always use glycerin when constipated.

Max 2g glycerin per kg bodyweight is fine.

So if you are 80kg you can use 16g of glycerin without any problems.

I'm only 70 kg, but take 20g glycerin and it works very very well.

Where did you get those numbers??

2 grams or ml of glycerin per Kg body weight is nothing. That is 160 grams of glycerin for an 80 Kg person--you said 16 grams.

Anyway, a person of any adult weight can take as much glycerin as you care to spend the money on in one enema. I weigh about 112-116 pounds, depending on time of the month and food orgies we attend, and I have had, and have given my husband, enemas having as much as 1000 grams (a liter of glycerin) in a three quart enema. Its VERY hard to hold, but there aren't any problems.

Can I use glycerin mixed with baking soda (bicarbonate) and salt ?h

How many of each in a 4 quarts enema to have a very good result to clean my bowels with a minimum cramps?

To your first question, yes you can.

The second question "how much can you have with minimum cramps," is a non sequitur. If you want minimal cramps, use plain water or just a teaspoon or two of salt or baking soda per quart of water. If you want "exemplary results" use more and you will also have cramps.

Liquid glycerin has the quickest effect. If you attempt to hold it, you will get cramps. It is a GREAT feeling!!

I tried the liquid glycerine applicators back when they first came out, but hadn't used them in a long time.

Yesterday I was doing some shopping and on impulse tossed a pack of them in my cart. I used one when I got home and figured I'd use it and see how long I could hold it. Man, those suckers work quick!! Within about 3 minutes I had to go BAD and almost lost it in my underwear on the way to the bathroom.

Just for the heck of it, I compared the dosage to regular glycerine suppositories. The liquid applicator contains about 2 1/2 times the dose in a suppository. I suspect that the fast action was partly due to the fact that the liquid applicator didn't have to melt before going to work.

I suppose the fact that I wasn't actually constipated might have made a difference, but if you are looking for fast results, give them a try.

New test done, 30 ccs with 45% glycerine. This worked very well, strong urge and a good cleanout too. No mess during play afterwards eihter.

Any problem using glycerin with a silicone double balloon rectal catheter? Those things are too expensive to risk damaging. Also what about a plain water rinse afterward?

Any problem using glycerin with a silicone double balloon rectal catheter? Those things are too expensive to risk damaging.

I wouldn't imagine there would be a problem, since glycerin looks a lot like water, chemically.

Interesting experiments, EUser.

Glycerine works well diluted with water too. I think I read here somewhere that it works at least down to 16,7% glycerine (1 part glycerine, 5 parts water). I think the effect would be more gentle and the cleaning better, since you can hold it a little longer and you get a larger volume in the rectum.

I'd be curious to find out where this 16.7% number comes from, if it's even accurate. Based on my own experience, 10% to 20% glycerin/water solutions don't do much, but...

My first thought was it might be a molar ratio (1mol glycerin to 6mol water)... glycerin has 3 oxygens per molecule, and perhaps 2 waters per oxygen would "saturate" the glycerin, so to speak (water would H-bond to O's). But since glycerin is so much heavier than water, 1:6 molar ratio is a pretty high v/v or w/w ratio - clearly one that would have an effect. At the same time, I can't see any real justification for a 16.7% glycerin/water w/w or v/v - the mol ratios don't seem to work out to any numbers that make sense.

Anybody here know any chemistry?

The 16,7% comes from Swichablesusie in another thread about glycerine:

Nope, that isn't correct. Glycerine is extremely hygroscopic. Try it, you'll see you have a few return trips to expell water that was drawn into your colon even after completely emptying your enema, even when you have it diluted the glycerine to even a pint in three quarts which is only 16.66%---or even lower concentrations wiull still draw water in.

So the numbers has no scientific background, they originates from empiric studies 😉

Glycerine has never caused any problems for me and I regard it as an excellent alternative to castile soap. I suspect that those who've reported irritation probably experienced it using too strong a solution.

I've experienced a very effective cleanse by dropping a bar of glycerine based soap (the hard semi-transparent variety) into an open-top enema bag and allowing it to melt for about ten minutes (though only three minutes should be enough if you use a softer bar like Nutrogena).

You can also dissolve a couple of the glycerine suppositories available at a pharmacy in very hot water, then adjust the temperature by diluting the solution. Or use one of Fleet's "applicators" just before staring an enema from a bag or can.

Glycerine is heavier than water, so if you use a conventional "fountain syringe", most of it will be drawn out the bottom and delivered to the recipient shortly after the flow is started. I'd recommend a vaginal-type nozzle with several smaller holes to "homogenize" the solution.

Unlike some experiences with other soaps, I've seldom had problems taking an entire bag of glycerine-based solution; that allows the fluid to reach the to of the colon (cecum) and I usually pass unformed material from that region on the first attempt. One more enema with water, salt or soda, and you're clean!