Water flow

Is it better to let the water flow into your rectum slowly? Would that reduce cramps?

A slow fill is always more comfortable for me….less trapping of gas, less cramping. Slow and about 105*F temp. 🙌🏻

If you search for +Flow +Rate you will find 12 pages of related discussions. Here's one about a “Super Slow Enema”. Some like ‘em slow, some like ’em fast!! Some like them with multiple insertions - which tends to introduce more air. Experiment, and find the method/rate that best suits you.

https://en.zity.biz/index.php?mx=forum;ox=display;topic=89803

While it is generally true that a slow flow/fill is recommended for a comfortable enema that fills the bowel, allows for more comfortable retention, and is more effective for emptying the entire digestive tract.

It is also effective to use a quicker fill and faster flow to empty the rectal vault in situations where retention isn't of primary concern. I will hang the bag higher if I'm sitting on the toilet for a quickie flush of lower volume that is repeated several times with immediate release.

This is where you might experiment to determine what works best for you under different circumstances.

Ok I'm definitely going to try a slow flow then cause I cramp up pretty fast when the valve is completely open

An enema is not always about comfort 😈😈😈

An enema is not always about comfort 😈😈😈

Sick bastard!!!! 😜

What's the rush? I like to enjoy the process so slower always seem to work for me.

For me a slower flow reduces the cramping. A ramp clamp and a paddle flow meter lets me monitor exactly what the flow is. This way I can reduce the discomfort and at the first signs of a cramp I stop the flow until the cramping subsides. This way I am able to instill a larger volume of water thus ensuring a more thorough emptying of my colon.

For me a slower flow reduces the cramping. A ramp clamp and a paddle flow meter lets me monitor exactly what the flow is. This way I can reduce the discomfort and at the first signs of a cramp I stop the flow until the cramping subsides. This way I am able to instill a larger volume of water thus ensuring a more thorough emptying of my colon.

I also have a ramp clamp ( the best clamp for flow I believe ), a flow meter, and a check valve. The flow meter lets you know how fast its going in and when it stops flowing and you're going to start cramping. I believe every bag should have these 3 items attached to it.

@Rigel: Sick bastard!!!! 😜

That's what a partner would jokingly say just when I was about to release the clip on the enema bag connected her.

Absolutely. I cramp up almost immediately if the flow is too fast. Years ago, a nurse taught me what she called the 5–10 rule, meaning 5 seconds enema flowing in, 10 seconds rest. And when I was in bed, she held the bag only about 24 to 30 inches above my bottom.

In the case that you will insert a very long colon tube completely in your anus your will be able to a steadily flowing enema without any rest, for exclusively the gas in your large intestine will be difficult.

I know I can take more with a slow enema. If you want cramps, high and faster will do it.

Sometimes I like a fast flow, other times a bit slower; but never too slow as I like feeling I'm getting an enema.

Slower is always more comfortable. As a child my Mom hung the bag on the medicine cabinet door over the sink (much too high) and I laid on the floor. The water would gush in my rectum and cause horrible cramps. She did not know any better she hung the bag in the same place for her enemas. As I grew up and started reading nursing manuals in the library I learned that the bag was supposed to be hung lower. My self administered enemas were better since I hung it lower.

I use a flow rate of about a quart per minute.

That gives me enough cramping that I can feel the progress of the enema, but not enough for the spontaneous expulsion to come too soon

I find that the most enjoyable flow rate for me is about 1-½ minutes per quart, so about three to four minutes for a full bag. Sometimes faster or slower, depending on whether the enema is for cleaning me out, or something else. That is with the bag about three feet above my butt.

As I talked about in another post, I use a 5 gallon bucket with a fountain pump with the hose going up to a clear open top bag. This allows many fills and releases for a long afternoon of play. A push button controls the pump and I watch as the bag fills partially reaching about 2 inches when the flow starts. Each squirt can be any length I want. There is also a short burst of air unless I push some water back into the bag starting flow as the pump fills it. I've also experimented with a adjustable on time/off time timer where not knowing when it's going to kick on is exciting.

Geez sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes you don’t…….

I like the slow flow the best. I do a slow flow enema on my back with the bottom of the 2 qt bag about 6" to foot above my belly. It takes about 45 min or so to all go in. There's no cramping that tries to push everything out. I use a balloon nozzle just in case. After it's all in, I close the clamp and hold it for about 30-40 min or longer if i fall asleep. Usually can feel peristaltic move it back & forth. Water has salt or baking soda to keep everything balanced.

After that, I sit on the toilet and let everything come out by itself. No pushing required but it takes about a half hr or so.

The only thing I use fast-flow for is when I take an M&M or Mayo as it wants yo come back out almost immediately.

From reading these responses, I can see I need to step up my game! So many intricate setups, it's hard to decide what to try first. When self-administered, I typically go with the slow flow, so that i can relax and hold more. For some reason, those administering to me aren't so concerned!

A tale of two enema bags and changes in colon behavior.

One enema bag, the Seeking Health silicone four quart model, is designed such that its drain rate is much slower than the other bag, the Klystra silicone four quart model.

I’ve run well over 500 enemas through the Seeking Health bag without issue regarding its slower flow rate until I began having leakage issues during the enema. The same configuration using the Klystra bag (identical bag height, Foley tube and solution volume) resulted in little to no leaking. My guess is that the increased flow (but not pressure) was more able to overcome gas pockets or obstructions in my colon easier than the slow rate obtainable from the Seeking Health enema bag. The difference between the two bags to empty was not great, about 35 to 40 seconds, but enough to make the enema easier to take.

Hey all

It depends… If taking the 1st of a series I usually go slow, 2nd one (just saline) a little faster, I then like to wait an hour or more to get everything out, my final fill (usually 3.5~4qts) I like fast - bag high, in knee chest - I guess my colon is well trained I get very little cramping. Often my final fill of a weekend series is a green tea enema of 4qts - this is taken slowly with a colon tube. It's VERY relaxing and you feel great afterwards.

BJ