Demographic Question

Does anyone know what percentage of the US population is into taking enemas? I've never heard anyone I know admit to regularly using them.

I would not be a bit surprised if the percentage was allot higher than we think. It seems that most people just won't admit they like enemas and always change the subject whenever someone says the word "enema".

I agree with Marvin. I think more than a few of us knows where the hose goes.

Bob

Regretably, I think the number of people in the U.S. who take "real enemas" (not those Fleet type things) is quite small, and probably declining, as reflected by the declining availability of enema bags in drug stores: now a very meager selection, with colon tubes rare (except on the internet, YEA).

From the Poll on "Who got you started on enemas, and when?", 80% of us have good old MOM to thank! (including me, along with a Dad who was a not quite "secret" enthusiat.)

I sure hope MOM's "keep holding up their/our END"!

Perhaps great web sites like Enemas4Fun will help "stem the tide", or some better fluid analogy! 😁

With the way governments give out money to study things, someone should apply for a grant and then do a real scientific study. It may not only answer the question, but encourage more people to come out of the closet and admit they use them, as well as become a forum to promote the health aspects of taking them.

I am often called on to interpret or translate (two very different things) in many different settings. Doctor’s office, hospital, police station, banks, prison; most anyplace you could possibly think of. I have ask people questions about their sex life, drug use, homicide, suicide, rape, incest, aches, pains, habits, likes and dislikes.

I can tell you an enema by any other name is still the same. It is practiced the world over and has been for 1000s of years. With MOST customs it does not come with the sexual appeal as it here in the USA. Why? I think it’s something we have shaped into a sexual subculture our own. It is not tied to any one Race, sex, age, social status, or geographical location. From what I have seen here most are male, past 40, married or attached, above median income, with liberal views. Some are women, some are Gay some are Bi-sexual.

No mater what you are, who you are, where you are, how you do it or who you do it with, you are not alone.

Isign2u, I could not agree with you more. I must admit that is a very nicely worded statement, but the younger generation doesn't use them unless ordered by a doctor. The word "enema" is so taboo these days that it's hard to find anyone in their 20s or 30s that even knows what it means.

Very interesting indeed, and I must agree as well. It seems as if enemas are falling out of style but colonics are fast becoming the "in" thing to do. Look at how many current 'famous' people have been reported being into colonics - and how many spas and resorts are beginning to offer them as part of their selections.

I think Marvin had a good point about the word "enema" being taboo - folks would rather say they take "colonics." Guess that might have to do with the thought that isign2u came up with: folks in the USA have shaped enemas into a sexual subculture, and no one wants to be associated with something that can be used against you.

I agree with marvin.

Hey group!!!! --I was in TARGET yesterday, taking advantage of their sales and when checking the pharmacy section noticed a large empty space labeled FLEET ENEMAS. Completely sold out. Of course, the greater Seattle area has been experiencing a very severe winter snow storm...lots of stuck at home. So folk have the time to sit around and eat...get fat...and constipated!

Pity.

the boxcar

I don't know what the percentage of the population is; however, when Fleet brand or Store brand packaged enemas go on sale in national pharmacies, they are the first item to leave the shelves, and in large quantities. Always the best sellers.