Some Walgreens selling a new red (purple-red) bag enema/douche kit?

I was in a Walgreens about sixty miles from my house the other day, and they had, to my very great surprise, a new spin on the red-bag enema kit. I bought it immediately of course and actually considered shelling out for two.

The bag seems to be of lesser quality than my old Mabis red bag, and slightly purplish. The hose is a little more prone to kinking than the Mabis hose. The clamp seems identical but the hose isn't quite springy enough to kick the clamp out every time so often to start the enema you have to fiddle with the clamp for a second.

But here's where it gets interesting.

They did some stuff with it I hadn't seen before. The threads on the red bag cap and on the hose adaptor are extremely steep, so that the thing screws in with a single full turn. That's a really nice feature. Then for some reason they decided, instead of having the douche nozzle and the enema nozzle each have friction fit tips to slide into the end of the hose, they made one threaded coupling with the friction fit tip, and the nozzles both have male threads to screw into that coupling.

I don't know why, since I always disassemble the bag and every part of the syringe as part of the cleaning process, so that little coupling has to get pulled out too, it's not like they're saving me any trouble.

The enema nozzle is similar to the standard enema pipe nozzle we all know, except with a rather ridiculously large flange, which I guess helps to grip it with your cheeks. The douche nozzle is larger but not quite as aggressive as the douche nozzle from the Mabis.

Has anyone else tried the new Walgreens kit? Super surprising that they would come out with this now in 2024, and surprising that this Walgreens location, which hasn't ever sold one in the last five years afaik, is selling one now.

I will be going to Walgreens tomorrow to return an item @VermouthEnemaKatie .

Guess what aisle I'm going to visit after the exchange?

Hee Hee.

😜

I have found that the threaded nozzles loosten very easily and create leakage. I solved this by using teflon tape around the threads

Do you have a picture??

The "ridiculously large flange" is probably there to minimize the risk of overinsertion. Rectal perforation from improperly inserted enema tips is always at or near the top of injuries from enemas.

@easy123 I've only seen it at one of the three locations I've been in recently.

Is this it? $21.99

https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/walgreens-combination-douche,-enema-and-water-bottle-system/ID=prod17207-product

Seems they’ve had some issues with missing parts per the reviews.

Is this it? $21.99

https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/walgreens-combination-douche,-enema-and-water-bottle-system/ID=prod17207-product

I have seen these around here as well. I don't like them. I would not trust the tips. It is all of lesser quality.

Is the price the same as the previous offering?

You get what you pay for. If you want good Enema equipment, you have to order it.

The Walgreens I go to had one of these combination kits on the shelf. I always walk through the section that has the home medical supplies to see if anybody is still selling enema kits. Sadly, both CVS and Walgreens do not regularly stock enema kits anymore, instead they have opted to sell disposable Fleet enemas. That one combination kit that I did see was gone the next time I was in the store and Walgreens hasn't replaced it on the shelf.

Yes, it is always a turn on to see enema equipment on the shelf, but those days are becoming very rare at least at the major retailers. And the quality of these enema kits are not that good compared to the huge choices you get online. I would guess retailers are not making enough money selling enema kits to justify a slot on the shelf in the medical supply section. Apparently selling the disposable Fleet enemas is far more profitable and people have to regularly buy them vs. an enema kit which is a one-time sale. Ironically, online enema equipment sales are rising according to an article I read and posted a while back on another thread, which is no surprise since you can't find enema equipment in stores.

So if you really want high quality enema equipment, then you will have much better luck shopping online.

Thanks @VermouthEnemaKatie. I did check THAT aisle when I returned the items I mentioned and ZIP nada. (sigh) The enema related items they had were Fleet and their own brand of saline disposable enemas (YUK). We have several Walgreens stores in this area. I am sure to check the other locations. Fingers crossed.

Personally, I doubt if the combo bags offered at some of the Walgreens will attract much attention. They are a reminder of the vintage rubber bags of the old days.

However, if pharmacies began to stock the newer, cool-looking silicone syringes in muted colors with attractive images of “modern women” on the wrapping, those I feel would appeal to those willing to take the leap from Fleets to "the real thing."

Women represent the vast majority of shoppers, and they are more health-conscious than ever. Maybe not so much among families anymore, as the number of younger women who are waiting longer to marry and start families, or even staying single, seems to be growing.

Women are conscious about their bodies, and if this Australian company that’s touting the fun in taking enemas (you know the happy name), I think it’s a good bet that pharmacies once again would benefit for having these bags on their shelves. They certainly would attract attention!

The only new thing is price. I bought one of those about year and half ago and price was about $15 or so.

Product itself was poor quality, smelly rubber, made in China. I have never used it.

One more thing, both CVS and Walgreens do stock enema bags, but they are not with laxatives, where Fleets can be found, but in 'feminine hygiene' (tampons, pads) section.

You get what you pay for. If you want good Enema equipment, you have to order it.

Don't go for price equals quality. Read the description carefully and look the pictures over.

There is a lot of expensive junk out there.

However, if pharmacies began to stock the newer, cool-looking silicone syringes in muted colors with attractive images of “modern women” on the wrapping, those I feel would appeal to those willing to leap from Fleets to "the real thing."

Women represent the vast majority of shoppers,

Women are conscious about their bodies, and if this Australian company that’s touting the fun in taking enemas Pharmacies once again would benefit from having these bags on their shelves. They certainly would attract attention!

How did we change from silicone syringes to enema bags?

Most of the time the combination kits are kept in the Feminine health product aisle. This is because they can be used for douching.

They are kept out of the fleet enema section and laxative aisle so people don't get the idea of using them over repeat sale products.

Selling one enema bag or syringe over a year's supply of suppositories or prepared enemas to a customer would be of no benefit to a Pharmacie.

Possibly an attractive package and a space in the condom and lubricants aisle next to the vibrators? we indeed have nonpenis-looking vibrators available at drugstores. Well, it is a thought.

I don’t know why most of you have to be negative. It’s a rubber bag for sale in 2024, I’m personally grateful. There’s nothing wrong with it either, I really like it.

Agree @VermouthEnemaKatie, (your post 16), some here forget this is friendly Zity and not Twitter, X or whatever flavor of the week its called now.

I read through the posts and while there are negative comments concerning quality etc,, no one was obnoxious, mean or unfriendly. They just pointed out issues with the product - or percieved issues. Some like the product, some don’t.

Hell I’ll go look tomorrow to see if my Walgreens has them. I’ll buy one just for principal.

Walgreens does have these listed online.

You gotta love the Aussie product name " Happy Bum" enema kit. I got excited by the name.Good Marketing strategy. Think of all the images that come to mind.Thank you people for making others aware of these products. It's common nowadays to look at reviews for many products before pulling the trigger on the purchase .

Just saw this, thought I'd share

https://www.corvitalhealth.com/collections/products

I did buy one from CVS this year (in store). I works like it should but i\I am using my old hose and nozzles. The new hose is really thin.

Those little Chinese kits stink of rubber residues. I really liked the Red colored bag and was drawn to it, but that smell is scary!

Did anyone else note: the bag only holds 1 3/4 quarts?

Did anyone else note: the bag only holds 1 3/4 quarts?

Good catch! Just found another cheap one from Flents. 1.66 liter (~1.75 qts) for $17. Looks very similar to the Walgreens model.

https://www.amazon.com/Flents-Combination-Douche-Enema-Kit/dp/B01N4V67AR/ref=asc_df_B01N4V67AR/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693600913332&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7799472261463860487&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033176&hvtargid=pla-570252331824&psc=1&mcid=8e9d3f72b7dd329f815f5c5aebb6a838&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_qexBhCoARIsAFgBletz0kSziKASDIaF9z3rI_zUZNNRxgFGHN24IY2FoBA666YUxbuuoXcaAgi3EALw_wcB

One of the better "drugstore" bags available these days in my area is the Cara Fountain Syringe at Discount Drug Mart. The bag is made in China but seems to be reasonable quality rubber and does hold two quarts to the top. Of course, the hose and nozzles are crap and I use others that I have accumulated over the years.

A while back I purchased the Flents combo bag referenced here previously. I found the Flents at the local CVS. I prefer an open top fountain syringe over the closed top combo bag for everyday use because it is quicker and easier to fill and clean, so I kept the Cara and pitched the Flents.

@Cheryl77177 is correct. Cara used to make some solid quality enema gear. When we would do our naughty scavenger hunts while on vacation, the Cara stuff was the best we could find. We found a great bulb from them as well as an open-top yellow fountain syringe that gives a solid enema. I believe that rug became our travel kit for a period of time as it was a perfectly legit enema rig.