How many enemas per day or week?? What's safe?

So, is it your habit to take multiple enemas in a series?

If you do a series, do you continue until you are expelling totally clear?

If so, how many does it take for you to get clear? (I am particularly interested in reponses to this question because I have always run out of time before getting there.)

Any other criteria for determining how many are enough for one session?

Usually a 3 quart ivory soapsuds enema followed by a couple of 3-4 quart rinses will yield a fairly clear return.

The first one is usually just for clean out purposes. Then I am ready for several, usually 3 or 4 in a row.

I find I get exhausted after two big enemas, but then, I am quite old!

I prefer 3 if time permits, otherwise, 2.

I go with at least two gallons minimum when I do my treatment. It would consist of 3-5 enemas of 2 quarts or more depending on how I feel at the time. Then followed by a series of two coffee enemas. Sometimes a final rinse after that. I can sleep like a baby after that and that night as well. I have a great feeling of energy the next day. Probably from the enemas and the resting. I do need it.

Yes, I have taken 3 or 4 in one sitting.

Will taking 4-5 three quart enemas in a four hour period be too many or cause too much water absorption?

When I have an enema session it's usually two or three. Each one is probably two and one half to three quarts. I do this two to three times a week--sometimes daily.

I take three to four 4-quart enemas every day and have been doing it for several years with no issues. If I take a day off, the following day I have a normal bowel movement, so I don't think that anything is getting screwed up.

Sometimes one, sometimes 3 or 4, it just depends on my mood!!!

I like a series of three. If I'm administering, always three too.

Its nice to start with the shower shot. remove all the main waste. then a nice 105 degree plain water enema. expell. then a big soapy. then a bigger rinse. then another rinse with plain water.then I can play with no worry

I just got done with a series of enemas about a half hour ago. I had eight soapy water, 2 quart enemas and the four plain water 2quart enemas as a rinse. I was going to stop with 2 rinses but was having such a good time I thought what the heck, make it an even dozen. I'm not feeling any ill effects. What I'm feeling is completely empty, relaxed and mellow.

While there is going to be variation from one session to the next, if you are feeling light headed, dizzy, or feel like your heart is beating too fast, or if you feel like you might faint, it's time to back off.

Listen to your body. Finish the job, yes, but don't try to do something it's telling you it can't do.

Hi, i was wanting to know how often can you do enemas. is it ok to do it every night.

I would take as many as a woman would want to give me and how much she wanted to give me

The maximum number of enemas depends on a lot of things, including how your body works, what the enemas are, and the time period you're going to be doing them. Note: I'll start off with some of the potential problems, but do remember these aren't guaranteed or even common if you're sensible.

One potential issue is the chemicals in the enema solution. Yes, water is still a chemical, so you don't get away from this by saying you just use water 😃. People's colons or other parts of the body may be more or less sensitive to certain chemicals in the solution or absorb more, and you could get chemical colitis, electrolyte imbalance, kidney damage, or a host of other problems. General rule of thumb: the stronger the solution the less often you should take it. Isotonic salt/soda enemas are probably the easiest, Fleet's, heavy soapsuds, and the like are in the stronger class.

Mechanical damage is a commonly reported issue with enemas. Be careful inserting the nozzle.

Another potential issue is the enema retraining your bowels to expect an enema. This is unlikely to be a serious medical issue, but it can be uncomfortable while your bowels adjust to life on their own again.

The best way to handle both of these is to work up and watch your body. Start with a small, simple enema once a week, then move up a bit if you want. As soon as your body starts telling you that it's not happy back off a bit. Things to watch for: All of LisaK's stuff, which indicates electrolyte problems. Any blood in the mucous, which indicates damage to the colonic mucosa (lots of blood or sustained bleeding= go to your doctor), abdominal pain beyond a the normal cramping or abdominal pain that continues. Strange bulges that don't go away. When these happen it generally means you've gone too far, and should back off.

Personal info: I take enemas about every three days because of uncooperative bowels. I usually do 2-3 enemas per session with one soapy, and don't have a problem. I wouldn't recommend starting there, though. Taking an enema a day for a couple days is less likely to be a problem than an enema a day for months, but again listen to your body. Stop for a couple of days and make sure things are still working right, or that you're fine with how it is working. I've heard of people on the boards who take them every day and say that they have no problems and bowel function goes back to normal within 2-3 days, but then again there are people who can't do that. Listen to your body and go slow.

Another important note: with solutions BE SAFE! Don't use it if you don't know it's safe. You can always do a search followed by an ask here - there are a number of very well educated and experienced users who can give you specific tips.

People have wound up in the hospital or dead because of what they put up their butts. Common offenders: Antibacterials, hydrogen peroxide, acids (including lemon juice and vinegar - it seems a number of people can use these safely if they're very careful and make sure it's dilute enough, but they'd be an advanced solution), bases (including soaps with significant free alkali - probably not the best place to try homemade soap unless you really know what you're doing), detergents, drugs and alcohol.

Again, start with water or salt/soda, then slowly move up.

I find that after three or four, my hole gets sore and does not want anything more put in it. Using lots of lube helps to increase the number, but I suspect that even with the best lube your hole will tell you after a while it has had enough.

hankb

I think what you describe is actually more of a WIPING problem than a nozzle/water/lubrication problem.

BLOT don't wipe.

Susie is right. Anal soreness after several enemas is more related to wiping too much rather than the enemas themselves. I use Vaseline rather than a water based lube for my enemas. Especially if taking a soapy enema. The soap washes off many lubes on the way out. A good "anal finger fuck" with Vaseline at the end and between multiple enemas goes a long way to keep things lubed and prevent soreness.

A warm wet wash cloth works best for me

You gals are so perceptive! One of my better acquisitions was a portable "Bidet". It is a great way to minimize toilet paper use and is soothing to those tender tissues. This certainly allows for more enema use and anal stimulation.

I've always preferred petroleum jelly to water soluble lubes. The only time I use water soluble is when using a colon or rectal tube. I can inject some lube to facilitate easier insertion of the tube. Vaseline is still used for that initial venture.

3-5 enemas (2.5-3 liter each) per session is safe for me. I use isotonic liquid (0.9% sea salt).

How many enemas per week are too many. Not so much as whether your bowels will respond normally but what about the chemical balance. Do you use supplements to restore that or is salt etc enough like to hear your thoughts

Most I've ever been given is three in a day. Most I've ever given myself, probably two. But I like mine large and long as my butt unfortunately gets easily irritated with multiple enemas. So I thoroughly enjoy my large enemas with long retentions. If my next real partner desires, I'm happy to try as many as she wants to give me.

Eric

Daily enemas can be done safely but over time it will likely lead to a dependence on them to have a BM. If you are OK with relying on enemas to help your body eliminate waste, then it's not a problem. But if your enemas are small and amount to a rectal douche, then that is much less invasive than a 2 quart or more enema. These types of enemas probably would not affect your digestive system enough to have to rely on them to have independent BMs.

Everybody who loves to do enemas has to find their own balance and let their body adjust to volume and frequency of the enemas they are doing. What might be safe for one might not be for another. You have to experiment, watch and listen to your body in how it reacts to the enemas.

II used to do 2 or 3 once per week with a bag. Now after using the toilet since I installed a dual headed shower head I can disconnect the hose on one push the end to my hole let the water pressure do the work and get a instant enema without any additional equipment. When home alone I use a inflatable butt plug to retain the water and do my chores around the house.

Daily enemas seems like it would be incredibly time-consuming.