New Fleet Options | Cleansing

Thought this was interesting; has anyone tried? They had naturals years ago- appears they are making a reboot?

FLEET® FRESH AND CLEAN RECTAL CLEANSER QUICKLY AND GENTLY CLEANSES IN A SINGLE USE

Fleet® Fresh and Clean Rectal Cleanser was developed to help you clean your body on the inside with a drug-free, saline solution made with purified water that’s safe enough for daily use. The mild solution cleanses by immediate flushing action. Each bottle is premeasured for convenience and disposable for sanitary protection.

• Lubricated gentle glide tip for maximum comfort and ease of use.

Cleanser: water, sodium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, edetate disodium

Comfortip® lubricant: glycerin, water, propylene glycol, sodium polyacrylate, polyacrylic acid, methylparaben, propylparaben

Safe for daily use.

If pregnant, ask a healthcare professional before use.

Positions for using this product:

• Standing position: Stand with one knee raised (stepping on/supported by stable surface such as a toilet or side of a bathtub).
• Left Side position: Lie on left side with knee bent and arms resting comfortably.
• Knee-Chest position: Kneel then lower head and chest forward until left side of face is resting on surface with left arm folded comfortably.

I'll be looking in the Pharmacy Aisle for this.😜

@wetandwild09 looks like only Amazon so far.

I will stay with my own enema bag, thank you.

Tap water and salt is cheaper and just as good.

The most interesting thing about this new Fleet enema is that it is not for constipation but rectal cleansing. And they say you can use it daily! Wow daily enemas!!! Of course, they (the makers of Fleet) would love to sell you an enema everyday what a huge increase in sales vs. using an enema for occasional constipation relief. But the idea of daily rectal cleansing has never been put forth/recommended by any major pharmaceutical company and I would imagine the medical community will not be rushing to endorse this new concept of daily enemas.

I can't wait to see how this new Fleet enema is received in the medical community and if they can/will continue to promote as a daily cleansing enema. I guess the daily enema users here on zity just got some validation!

The most interesting thing about this new Fleet enema is that it is not for constipation but rectal cleansing. "

Why would you cleanse your rectum - ANAL SEX of course and, yes, everyday is fine!!!

Why would you cleanse your rectum - ANAL SEX of course and yes, everyday is fine!!!

That is what I find amazing about what Fleet is saying-

“Fleet® Fresh and Clean Rectal Cleanser was developed to help you clean your body on the inside with a drug-free, saline solution made with purified water that’s safe enough for daily use.”

They are pitching this product as way to "clean your body on the inside." Which implies a health message that cleaning out your rectum on a daily basis is a good thing. It also normalizes the notion that frequent use of enemas is a good thing, which is the direct opposite of what the medical community has been saying for years.

I'll be looking in the Pharmacy Aisle for this.😜

I may have to do this too just to see what is going on.

They are pitching this product as way to "clean your body on the inside." Which implies a health message that cleaning out your rectum on a daily basis is a good thing. It also normalizes the notion that frequent use of enemas is a good thing, which is the direct opposite of what the medical community has been saying for years.

Yes. It sounds like a new way to get and keep ones body free of icky, nasty stuff. A new “in” thing to do.

@MissStress - It does seem that enemas are gaining popularity again. I never understood why the medical profession downplayed their use. While I feel that daily use is a bit much, I have taken several enemas a week since infancy and have managed to overcome their “dangers” into my mid 70's. I believe that keeping clean inside has helped keep me healthy. (Not to mention certain “other” benefits along the way, LOL!)

I have always preferred a true enema! I'm a nurse and was trained to give enemas til clear 50 years ago. Fleets can not be depended on. And sure don't have the comforting effect of hot water in my colon! I wonder how many of the patients I gave enemas to turned out to love them? No one loves cold Fleets!

I think this goes along with the trend toward normalizing anal sex. Great, especially if it also helps normalize enemas in the public perception. Unfortunately it also follows the trend of making everything single-use and disposable. For home use, a bulb syringe and tap water are vastly cheaper and better for the environment.

I'm thinking the major chains “CVS, Walgreens, RiteAid” might not want to carry this version of the Fleet “cleanser” enema, because customers will be confusing it with the “LAXATIVE” Fleet enema, and purchasing the incorrect version for their needs. I don't know, just guessing here… also thinking this cleanser enema would work as a gentler “laxative”((I imagine) if you are constipated with a lot of “matter” already in your rectum.

Just another way for Fleet to sell products and make money, just like all other company's. Lots of company's will change the package label or package itself to make people think they're getting something new and better, but it's still the same ol' product. It's all about money and to keep selling the product. Buy yourself a bulb somewhere and save yourself the time and lots of money.

My guess is that the majority of medical professionals who work with gay men will take issue with the “safe for daily use” statement in the advertising. Anal douching is widely and routinely practiced in the gay male community but is also condemned by many experts. Most doctors understand the pressure to be “clean” but will also tell you not to do it every day. Fleet sees an opportunity to potentially make a lot of money but I am guessing that there will be pushback from a lot of doctors. Despite all of the cautionary warnings, there is a definite trend towards anal douching among men who have sex with men and Fleet is willing to facilitate and encourage that in order to make money. Most men I know simply use a reusuable bulb syringe and warm tap water. It is certainly a lot cheaper and much more friendly to the environment.

@Vicki_V I will stay with my own enema bag, thank you.

Agree! Never cared for Fleet enemas. Gotta have my beautiful, sexy red open-top bag with soap suds foaming over the top - now that's an enema!

Also thought that Glycerin being used on the tip was interesting.

Not unusual. A number of lubricants use glycerin, especially medical lubricants.

The most interesting thing about this new Fleet enema is that it is not for constipation but rectal cleansing. And they say you can use it daily! Wow daily enemas!!! Of course, they (the makers of Fleet) would love to sell you an enema everyday what a huge increase in sales vs. using an enema for occasional constipation relief. But the idea of daily rectal cleansing has never been put forth/recommended by any major pharmaceutical company and I would imagine the medical community will not be rushing to endorse this new concept of daily enemas.

My conspiracy theory sense is telling me profits are down so they're trying to rebrand. An enema is something for the sick and old that's dirty. But “rectal cleansing” is new and cool. Its what hip people do along with brushing their teeth, bathing, and using deodorant. After all you don't want your stinky poo stink coming out during the interview for the job opportunity of a lifetime, do you?!?!

If that's their goal and the fad catches on I could even see them making a push for hospitals to give more enemas. “For the majority of patients all you need to do is give them the box and check in a few minutes later to inspect the results. It only adds a couple extra minutes per patient and nurse's are known for having loads of free time!”

They used to carry this back around 2010. I used it and it crated absolutely no urge to go. I missed it as I can hold it for extended period and go when I wanted to.

They used to carry this back around 2010. I used it and it created absolutely no urge to go. I missed it as I can hold it for extended period and go when I wanted to.

Exactly. I’d have the same reaction, since if the 2022 version is the same as 2010, they’re giving you nothing but a true saline enema with a sprinkle of preservatives in it. It‘s just like many of my regular 4-5 quart enemas, so go get a bulb with nozzle you like or fire up your bag and hose and have at it. If you really want to try out this new currently marketed version once, or you actually prefer the feel of the little Fleet plastic squeeze bottle, go buy one or two, use it and then wash the Fleet bottles out and refill with water or saline for next time.

Eric

They also said you can take it standing up. I find this new position quite puzzling. I insert tampons in my v that way I have used that position for a quick disposable douche I guess this is a anal douche. I will try it after anal sex to clean any residue

Will say the older solution contained aloe. I'm not sure how this will go. Guess only place that has it is at amazon

@Rigel

I suspect Fleet may be trying to capture a market segment that deals with fecal incontinence. The problem is a lot more common than realized. Many individuals cannot obtain a clean wipe after multiple attempts because prior sphincter injury or nerve damage has left the individual with “fecal ooze”, resulting in residual stool left between the internal and external anal sphincters. A frequent recommended method to clear residual stool is use of disposable saline enemas. However that leaves the user with unwanted laxation effects. Four ounces of water with some preservatives is a lot less likely to leave one with the age old enema user's quandary of, “Is it just gas?”

Fleet options seem to work well for a targeted demographic. I agree with Vicky V, my enema bag and bulb work wonders if I prefer a trigger for a BM or rectal cleanse. My bidet, toilet seat or bottle, is also a welcome external cleanse.

When travelling, each of the above provides an enjoyable respite as desired.

The enema bag, hung conveniently near the toilet, can provide a very adequate flow for cleansing or a quickie low enema trigger for a BM.

When time permits, or an insatiable desire, a good high volume enema is still possible.

Realistically, sounds like it preps for some anal activity. Not my thing, but I imagine it may appeal to those who do engage — a little rinse for safety — and that’s fine. Buy a bulb syringe, though, and please save the landfills from those Fleet plastic disposables!!

A second use not noted so far, as I many of you here do not suffer from IBS or other digestive issues. It could be used as a prep for rectal implants, which I do once a month with probiotics after a small warm water saline rinse enema. The new Fleet could be used for that purpose, but I seriously doubt that was the intent.

Simply repackaging and claiming “new features” for a product draws attention and improves sales. Just a thought.

I suspect Fleet may be trying to capture a market segment that deals with fecal incontinence. The problem is a lot more common than realized.

My shower enema attachment solved this problem perfectly. It works well when the shower attachment is next to the commode.

I looked into these a little further but Amazon doesn't seem to adequately stock. It said I wouldn't have it for about a month or longer. These also don't appear to be sold in any stores which I thought was interesting. Don't know if that's because they don't want them to get confused with the normal Fleet product or because it's such a new product or what. I'll be curious to try one if it ever arrives…

I guess from what I know Fleet hasn't made many product changes over the years so they may be trying to stay relevant or current in one sense.

To be a “fly on the wall” while Fleet marketers are dreaming up ideas on their next favorite enema product — that’s a conversation I’d love to hear!!

A Fleet enema marketing advisory panel? They could recruit a lot of experts here!!

To be a “fly on the wall” while Fleet marketers are dreaming up ideas on their next favorite enema product — that’s a conversation I’d love to hear!!

A Fleet enema marketing advisory panel? They could recruit a lot of experts here!!

I would definitely volunteer to be on that panel.