The old "jones can"

Yes, had an enema with a jones can last week. Sat the can on the sink counter about 2’ above my butt. I used the original red rubber tubing, 5.5” black douche nozzle, & a new style graduated step clamp. Enema was ok however my bag enemas are more thrilling as i can hang the bag much higher on my IV stand. No other place to raise the can. Plus the bag holds more fluid!

Never really saw or heard about jones cans as a kid growing up in the burbs of a city. Maybe i mistook them as watering cans or planters? However most of my pals mothers bathrooms had enema or douche bottles hanging up in the shower or on the back of the door as my mother would hang the bag on the door to dry. She would always remove the douche nozzle from the hose to prevent me from having it up my rectum!

My friends mom had one hanging next to her ironing board in the basement. It had a black top that had a bulbous end on it. I know my friends got enemas with it because I went over on day and could hear my friend whining and complaining so I looked in the window and saw my friend bent over on a table with the tube in his butt. He's mom yelled at me and I ran off.

Any ideas as to when they quit using them ? Early 60's ?

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Any ideas as to when they quit using them ? Early 60's ?

I estimate that they were phased out in the mid to latter part of the 1970's in the US ?

On this continent it was the latter part of the 1980's when plastic/vinyl bags replaced them in both private situations and in medical institutions

And in other quarters are still used to this day 😁 Which I can vouch for

A couple weeks ago we saw a stainless steel one, as well as 2 older enamel ones, on a garage sale. Sadly they had it priced higher than we cared to pay for a “wall hanger”. We'd never seen one before.

I always bring a few enamel enema cans back from France to sell in my antique shop in Australia. (Two of our zity members have bought them!) Sometimes I plant cactus in them as an added attraction. Old nurses buy them and have a giggle about the old times! Once a young lady asked what it was and when I enlightened her she said, “That little spout would not fit up my bum!" So I then explained about the rest of the equipment like a hose and nozzle. (I do have a fully working model in my bathroom in case any lady is very curious!)

I think there's a scene in the movie “Born On The Fourth Of July” showing Jones cans being used. I never found the Jones can sexy or exciting; nope, instead I need to see a red or pink rubber classic open-top enema bag bulging full of soapy water…

Kind of like this one? Marked inside for measuring dosage. Up to 2 quarts!

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Re : Link . .That is a very nice example of the good “Nurse” Jones resplendent in shiny white Uniform & navy blue collar . . . She's even ready for the next duty roster rotation . . .😁

How much did they hold?

How much did they hold?

I would guess probably about 1 ½ to 2 quarts. I've used one but never measured how much it held because she was getting whatever was in it!

Most of the French cans I buy hold 2 litres. I have an aussie friend who says that is not enough!

Just curious what plumbers use red rubber hose For , i found it in a store while just looking for something else, , was right size , and fits my enema bag, but there was no evidence of what it was intended for .

My enema can has no label on the outside but the marks inside in ounces tells me it's from the U.S. I'm not so sure that I'd say it was less sexy than a red rubber bag however. It's far more convenient to use and it's just plain fun leaving out in the open where nobody seems to have a clue what it is other than an antique holder for flowers.

There is an old Jones can hanging from the ceiling at the Cracker Barrel at the Harriman, TN exit of interstate 40, along with other antiques and oddities.

We had a white can in my house when growing up, it had a colon tube on the end. It was used mainly by my parents although I experienced it at least once. You can't tell how much water is left so it can be hard for a person to use it on themselves. I believe it held about 2 quarts of liquid

When a Jones (or other) can is carried into the room, I KNOW the enema giver is going to be in total control. The recipient usually has no idea what solution is in the can, because it's not visible, nor how much.

Once the nozzle is in the recipient as no clue how much has gone in and how much there is left to go, other than what the giver says….. “You're doing very well. Just relax. There is only a bit more to go.”

IMO, it is much easier for a giver to get a full 2000ml enema into someone using a can than with a bag where the level can be seen.

I have a Jones can from cir. 1935, and it makes a good conversation starter, but unfortunately, just doesn't hold enough, about two quarts. My silicone open top bag is just the right amount, a bit over four quarts.

As a child in the hospital several times over a year, I had many enemas from an enema can which I assume was a “Jones” can. (1940's) I can honestly say that it was those “cans” and nurses that gave me the enema fetish that I have now. I saw an enema can on eBay that held 4 quarts and now I wish I had bought it. I still fantasize about getting enemas from an older nurse using a white enameled enema can!

IMO, it is much easier for a giver to get a full 2000ml enema into someone using a can than with a bag where the level can be seen.

Agree - But seeing the red bag bulging full with soap suds brimming over, and watching it twist as it went down were all so beautifully scary 😈

I had to use a zip tie to keep the tubing from slipping off the spout, saw many Jones cans for sale on Etsy.

I've collected about thirty that I hang on the bathroom wall. I get a lot of complements actually. Mostly from Europe. The French had the prettiest. The enema bag stays in the closet : )

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My first large volume enema was from a porcelain enamel (enema) irrigator in a hospital. I was probably 9 or 10 getting my tonsils out. The nurse came and got me saying come with me little boy. We went into a very large bathroom/treatment room. She turned to me and said “I’m going to give you an enema now, have you ever had one before”. I said yes and noticed there was a white porcelain can full of soapy water with a red hose connected to the outlet.

Although I said I had had an enema, I had only gotten one from a 4 Oz bulb syringe. I knew what a large volume enema was from conversations with friends. I was somewhat scared, but also excited that I was going to experience a big enema.

She had me take off my tiddy whitey’s saying take you panties all the way off. I was also told to lay down in a large bathtub on a towel. Next I heard her humming and paper rustling, which was probably unwrapping of the nozzle. Next she said take a deep breath and hold it, whereupon I felt her spread my cheeks and insert the lubricated nozzle, much larger than the bulb I was used too. Next, a click and a rush of warm water, thinking to myself it was a lot of water, but more comfortable than the high pressure squeeze from the bulb.

I expected it to end quick, but the nurse started a conversation about my family. This distracted me and soon she said, “let me know when you have to go potty”. Well I probably had at least a quart of soapy water in me, so I said I have to go right now. Another click and the nozzle was removed, and the nurse said, don’t flush after your done. I sat on the toilet where I expected the usual dribble dribble plop plop, instead I got a huge rush of water, and gut cramps accompanied by more liquid output. It was much more than I had ever experienced. Even though I didn’t hear or feel any plops, it was clear the toilet was full of poop.

After that, I couldn’t wait to get another large enema, but that wouldn’t happen for 4 more years.

My first large volume enema was from a porcelain enamel (enema) irrigator in a hospital. I was probably 9 or 10 getting my tonsils out.

I have some snippets of memory from when I going to, and having my tonsils taken out. But none of getting an enema beforehand. Surprised about that, as would have thought getting an enema would have been standard procedure.

My tonsilectomy was in the 1950's. From things my mother told me, it was standard adminision policy to get an enema or a dulcolax suppository up until the late 80's. All my kids were born in the early 80's and my wife was pushed into an enema each time, same hospital.

Next, a click and a rush of warm water, thinking to myself it was a lot of water, but more comfortable than the high pressure squeeze from the bulb.

Same exact thought I had when I was getting my first enema from the bag! No sooner than I thought that it was easier than I began thinking, “when is it going to stop!”

While I was in the hospital in the later 50's I received an enema from an irrigator can. Remember it not being anywhere as much or as strong as ones given by mom. Not bad at all.