Expulsion Times and Avoiding "Accidents."

I expect a wide vaiety of answers here, with so many variables. How long does it take for you to expel an enema to be reasonably certain no liquid is left to be accidentally expelled the next time you try to pass gas? Obviously, you'll need to tell us about the specifics of the enema, to give us a reference. I find that, for a 3-4 quart enema, I am needing to expel for 20 minutes, and still have some chance of leaking a bit.

DocH2O

I need one hr for a 4 qt enema

I need 30 minutes for a 2 qt enema

I need 20 minutes for a 1 qt enema

For me the 1 qt Is the trickiest cause I honestly don’t feel the one qt. Do it’s a gamble when to leave the toilet

A four quart enema usually takes me an hour to expel. But, that is no guarantee that it all comes out. On occasion, I have had to rush to the bathroom 5 or 6 hours later for several more expulsions.

Depends on the solution and how much, but at least an hour.

When we were kids, if mom gave us a one quart soapy then a one-quart rinse enema, it took us ten minutes or less to empty each one. As we got older and she increased the amount we received, the time to expel didn’t change. After our RN grandmother taught us personal hygiene as preteens and enemas were our responsibility. My siblings and I started swapping enemas with each other. Normally giving each other a couple of enemas, following what our grandmother taught us. Which was a two-quart soapy enema, followed by a two-quart salt and baking soda rinse enema. The time to expel each enema remaining at ten minutes or less. That’s not to say, we didn’t have to return to the toilet, because we did occasionally. Generally, that happened within an hour or so of finishing. After I was married, my wife and I did enemas for both health and pleasure. By this time, we were taking longer to expel. It went from ten minutes or less as a teenager, to fifteen minutes or less as a young adult. Occasionally returning to the toilet within an hour or so. We still got the occasional stuck enema, that took an hour or better to get rid of, but that didn’t happen that often. Now, over fifty years later, it’s remained unchanged. Taking me around fifteen minutes or less to expel a two-quart enema. With the occasional return within an hour or so, to finish up that last little bit, but not always.

I will take pre-emptive enemas prior to long road trips, fishing, or work related issues where bathrooms are scarce. These are usually quick and the process less than 10 minutes. If expulsion isn't forthcoming, a cold quickie usually triggers a grand finale.

I usually do 2 qt. enemas and favor either baking soda or Epson Salt additives so soothing and mild.

If doing a series of three, then the first enema will take longer to expel. Maybe 30 minutes- initial expel and maybe two more small ones over the next 30 to 45 minutes.

The second and third enemas will gush out more fully and leave little for the small expels after the initial big one.

But I don't watch the clock, I just pay attention to my body, and it is very obvious when a secondary expel is ready to come out. I clinch and head to the toilet.

That is why I like to do enemas over the course of several hours and it definitely is a stay-at-home affair.