Have you ever had a colonic irrigation or colon hydrothotherapy?

I have over the years had a number of sessions with different providers. All therapists were very professional and very similar in their technique, inserting the speculum ( that’s legal here in Michigan) and massaging the lower abdomen during the process. Never was there anything sexual about the entire procedure. I did go for a single session with an open system that was extremely disappointing and in my opinion a complete waste of my money. I left that one felling that I hadn’t been cleaned out at all, and I hadn’t.

I SO need the government to play a role in my getting water pumped up my ass to clean out my toxic shit... NOT!

The toxic shit is really provided by the government. What can we do to give the government a good purge?

Yes I have, and would recommend that anyone with an interest in enemas give it a try. While most, if not all, colon hydrotherapists are likely licensed and regulated in their locale, there are some nuances depending which entity licenses their business.

My favorite therapist sold her equipment and retired. I met her initially, as I wanted to utilize her services prior to a scheduled colonoscopy. She had been recommended by others who were into natural health, raw food, and alternative therapies. Her husband was a chiropractor.

She was quick witted, humorous, and very efficient at what she did. While she had autographed pictures of a few famous persons that she said had been clients, I clearly fit into the class of the typical client. She told me all of her clients were assholes, and full of shit, but many had other redeeming qualities and entertainment skills.

The bottom line is that she could make the process well worth her relatively low "cash" price. She put clients at ease and the potential embarrassment was diminished. We could even talk about enemas, and their recreational use, in light of our common ages and experiences.

I've posted elsewhere about my bowel cleanse prior to my last colonoscopy, as well as going through the procedure without sedation. While I did do some minor laxative prep, just to be sure I was cleansed from the top down, the colonics were a precursor to a rather enjoyable experience all things considered.

Yes I have, several times, and liked it each time. All practitioners except one were female, ages ranging from 30's to 60's, one in a sketchy place in the country off the highway, but most in private homes where a spare room had been converted for the purpose. A very relaxing, serene way to spend an hour.

I have gone for colonic hydrotherapy only once.I chose the closed system because the nozzle was 1 inch in diameter and the length 5 inches. I liked she the lady had to part my bum cheeks to insert the nozzle into my rectum. It felt so good as I am forever looking for a female to give me an enema. The procedure felt good to feel my colon being infused with water and my colon expelling the waste.

At the end of the session I felt so good when she said that I was good throughout the procedure.

Yes, once. Very unpleasant. I would not do it again.

Yes I have, three times over a period of about 6 years, some 15 years ago now, and like Dixon said above, I "liked it each time". All practitioners were female, with ages ranging from early 30's to late 50's, one was in a private home and as given by a Registered Nurse (late 50s). The other two were given in commercial establishments dedicated to that purpose. When I went, it was not required to have a doctor's prescription to get a colonic in Texas like it is now, UNFORTUNATELY!!! I think that is ridiculous to require it but from what I understand, the state says it is a medical procedure / treatment, so it requires a medical professional to prescribe it. I think, but am not certain, that some colon hydrotherapy places have a doctor that will deal with the legalities and write that prescription for it right before you get the treatment.

The first two colonics were on the "closed system" and the technician first did a quick rectal exam to make sure there was no blockage, then she inserted the speculum. She stayed with me the whole time, doing massage on my abdomen and working the machine to fill and release the water. Those were great and both times were a very relaxing way to spend an hour. I HIGHLY recommend the "closed system".

The last one was on the "open system", which I did not like at all although there was support for my legs. The technician explained how to work the machine and the large vibrator to massage my abdomen as I filled and released. Then she left and closed the door. I had to insert the rubber rectal tube myself. It was the size of a pencil and came completely out once when I was expelling. You had to clench your anus tightly to hold the water in as you were filled by the machine. The pencil-sized rubber rectal tube was of no help, unlike the plastic speculum on the closed system which you could clamp down on. You could adjust the temperature, but if you tried to get it too warm, the machine just stopped the water flow for several minutes. It was not relaxing at all since you were clenching your anus tightly the whole time you were being filled. I DO NOT recommend the "open system" at all.

My preference would be as follows: A closed system, knee crutches to put your legs up in so you could just relax and enjoy the whole process. I had to clench my anus to make sure I didn't leak any on the table, so use a rectal speculum with double balloons to seal the anus against any leaks at all so you could truly just relax completely. Also, continue the colonic for more than the hour. Finally, fill the colon completely full several times.

Both times on the closed system I was on my back with my knees drawn up and it took some effort and concentration to keep them in that position. I even told one therapist when she was going to empty me that I thought I could hold more so she let the water flow longer.

I have wondered since then if it would be possible to send vibrations though the water that filled the colon. That would feel marvelous I would think! Maybe a vibrating enema nozzle. Does one already exist?

When I was in my middle twenties, I went to Florida to visit some cousins and while I was there decided to get a colonic. The therapist was an older woman who used a Dierker machine with a fairly large heavy metal speculum. I have to say the experience was very erotic. She did about 40 minutes of irrigation, then had me use the bathroom and she said NOT to flush or put toilet paper in the toilet because she wanted to examine what came out of me. After that, she had me get back on the table for another 40 minutes.

It was obvious the woman was much older and somehow, I don't recall exactly, she mentioned that she was 89 years old!

My wonderful therapist can tell me pretty well exactly what I have eaten for the last few days just by looking what flows through her viewing tube.

However, on that still vividly memorable day half a century ago Miss Norman, school matron, having given me that first enema, pointed to a large china chamber pottie and instructed me to hop on and call her when I had finished. When I called, she reappeared, took a close look at the contents, smiled, said "I'm sure you feel better now"!, wiped me and bore the pot away to the adjacent toilet. I still get goosebumps at the memory.

Dear Susie,

I am sixty two and my beloved therapist is three days younger than me. I definitely intend to be going to her for treatments in twenty years time. Life without colonics would be soooo boring She once told me that she would be giving me colonics while sitting in her wheelchair.

I LOVE colonics. I have been going for years to many clinics and eventually put together my own system which I use regularly. I also used to go to a naughty enema clinic which has alas now closed. Here in the UK colonic irrigation is very popular, there are many practitioners and they have a far more liberal attitude to it than in the US: I guess that is down to Princess Diana having been a devotee.. Enema clinics, apart from the BDSM parlours, seem to have died out entirely: another casualty of the colonic craze and Internet shopping I fear. Colonics are frequently mentioned in the mainstream media here. Enemas are excellent but I do find colonics are wonderful and I never feel tired afterwards.

Yesterday I was in a northern city about an hour and a half's drive from home. So since I was passing her door, I made an appointment with Diane who offers treatments on an Angel of Water as well as by the closed systems (Woods gravity and a machine). Practitioners offering open system colonics are relatively rare around here.

This is my third visit to Diane and, again, it was slightly surreal. The first time I went she had, with no notice or choice, a trainee observe my treatment. The second time she sat and chatted. This time after providing me with a glass of herbal tea and some magazines she pretty much left me alone! It subsequently transpired that she was busy with another client. I still much prefer going to Sue, my regular lady, who uses a Doloto machine with that magic Silicone Nozzles speculum enhancer, holds my hand when she fills, rubs my tummy as I expel and chats about every subject under the sun, but variety is nice!

I have to admit too that the Angel of Water appeared to do a good job as I was delightfully clean for anal play this morning. Uummmm!!

I wish i could try it out but in Texas it requires a prescription from a physician. I will just keep using my enema can.

I would love to try one of these out, however I’m afraid the sessions may be a bit hard to keep secret from my significant other. The cost plus the time spent would have to be explained away somehow.

Yes but extremely clinical—nothing erotic and would rather be lieing across my lovers lap taking bulb syringe enemas while he assages me

Just an FYI: The reason Texas requires a prescription is that some years ago an elderly lady was getting a colonic on an open system in Irving Texas and managed to perforate her rectum with the sharp nozzle usually installed on those units. Since there was no operator present to discover that she had done this she left the colonic clinic. Later she ended up in the hospital and died from a massive infection from the perforation.

This whole thread gives me the heebie jeebies. Sounds like my worst nightmare. I sure love to give a good enema though

Yes, many times. I love the feeling of a wide pipe being pushed up into my rectum, very stimulating itself, as well as the very large volumes pumped in during the multiple fillings and emptying. I usually tell the therapist/operator that I really enjoy large fillings and retentions so they'll go as far as they're comfortable with. And at least in a closed system, the water release and drainage is pretty much effortless and pleasant for two reasons. The drainage hose position and mild negative pressure makes the vast majority of the liquid drain out spontaneously without needing to push at all, and the water all drains out on the inside of the pipe/speculum so there's no anal irritation from all that water and waste flowing in contact with your anal tissue. Very comfortable and pleasant evacuation, and I really enjoyed all of the ones I took. Since the evacuation was so pleasant and easy, I really enjoyed the whole procedure, from insertion to release.

Eric

Moppy's jalopy,

This whole thread gives me the heebie jeebies. Sounds like my worst nightmare. I sure love to give a good enema though

Just curious. Why does this procedure sound like a nightmare to you? Sound like too much volume to you? You can just tell the therapist/operator to stop and release if you think you're getting too full. And there's almost no chance of leaking with the large speculum used. I've stopped doing them because of expense, but I really enjoyed all the ones I had over several years. Thanks,

Eric

I have enjoyed many closed colonic systems over the years. Very comfortable and relaxing If you find an operator who really knows how to do a proper complete colonic it can be a very thorough clean out. The cost is the only thing that keeps me from having one more often.

Moppy's jalopy, Just curious. Why does this procedure sound like a nightmare to you?

Some people are not into receiving anal play or enemas. Moppy is a giver - not a receiver!! Nothing wrong with that!

My first colonic was in about 1970 from at a clinic in Boston. It was old style, gravity flow,

My first time, for some reason, I couldn't seem to take much so the therapist, a woman about 60, suggested she give me an enema!

Yes, Mildred Burgess did advertise enemas and colonics.

So I was up on the table, in 7th heaven, on my left side. She gave me about half a bag and had me go to the toilet.

When I came back she said that was good and I should do another one, but she would use a colon tube. My dream come true.

By then end of the hour I had a small colonic and three super enemas.

I started going to her once a week until I moved to New York. I spoke openly about enjoying enemas, had a few colonics, but most of my sessions were enemas. She had someone else who was obviously into enemas, she said worked at a local hospital, and had given her an assortment of nozzles, so I was always asked if I would like to try them, but I always had at least one colon tube enema.

Even though I was open and honest about my enjoyment of enemas,everything was always clinical, which I loved. And each visit was only $10.; I am sure Mildred loved what she was doing, and I loved it, too.

I have had many colonics since, and there were clinics that would give enemas, one (now closed) in Palm Springs, CA, one in Los Alamitos, CA and one near Detroit. Now, living in Australia I go to a clinic where the therapist is very much aware that I am there for the sexual side, will give me enemas, but maintains things on a clinical level.

One time on an open thing was enough for me. Home enemas are much better.

I'd like to try a closed system someday, but reading about the expense and apparent legal / prescription hassles seems off-putting as well.

Though for me, the idea of combining @eboyhou 's 2/6 post about the woods gravity method + @CJ1999 's post about going with a platonic partner, with no hassles, sounds like a great colonic adventure!

Most colon hydro therapists in Texas have a doctor who will write a script with little to no patient info. It isn’t hard to get a colonic in Texas.

I haven't had a professional colon irrigation, but I've thought about trying it. What I'd mostly want to know beforehand is how effective it is at fully filling your colon and giving a nearly complete cleanout by the end of the session. My enema sessions are typically higher volumes until mostly clean, and I'd want to be sure it would be possible during the session to achieve several full fills of my colon or adjust the flow rate of the water if necessary, whether on an open or closed system. I have some experience using my shower nozzle for the equivalent of an open colonic session at home, and I'd be curious what an open system is like in comparison.

Personally, I don’t think they get your entire colon. They just st keep flushing your lower colon. I have done several. A colon tube enema would be better.

The colonic irrigation experience depends a lot on you and the therapist and the kind of system used.

If you are constipated, an open system is probably the better choice. You just lie back with the small tube in your rectum and relax and let the water flow in and out. There is no need to try and take and hold a fill, as with an enema. After a while, the water will break up the hard poo in you and you will start to have a movement. After some time, your bowels will move pretty much effortlessly. Because of the gentleness an open system is good if you are constipated or for a withholder.

To get a really full cleanout on an open system after you have started to poo, clench your anus and take a big fill of water. You can take as much water as you want, completely without fear of dribbling or losing control and making a mess. The sessions are very relaxing and after a few fills and releases, it is easy to take 2 or 3 quarts of water or more. It is quite possible to fill your entire colon, then release with a mighty gush. The effectiveness of the session depends on how much you take during the fill.

Several more things: With an open system, tummy massage helps to move the water up higher and later down and out, but many open system therapists leave you alone, so you have to do your own massage. There are benefits to privacy, of course. Also to get a really full cleanout, you may need more than the hour. Ask about extra time. Since your colon absorbs water during the session, you may need to pee. This is easy on an open system, although you may want to turn off the water inflow while you go. Finally, the hand sprayer on an open system is very good for cleanup of the whole area and can feel pretty good.

A closed system can be problematic, if you are constipated. I've found that a preliminary enema is a very good idea. It will help you evacuate hard poo and prevent clogging on the speculum. A speculum clogged with poo won't allow anything to pass and you may have a lot of water in your bowel. Like as not, you will empty everything on the table when the clogged speculum is removed. You'll never make it to the toilet.

The preparatory enema should not be too irritating. Nothing exotic that will stimulate your bowel making the irrigation session more difficult. My usual choice is warm water, with perhaps a bit of enema soap. The goal is to poo both hard and soft on the toilet before starting the colonic. Stay on the toilet until you have completely emptied.

I would urge that only disposable speculums be used and the machine FDA approved. There are a lot of nasty microcritters around these days. With the preliminary enema, you can use either the one or two piece speculums without worrying about a clog.

During the session, a good therapist will massage your tummy and can thus break up any remaining poo and urge the water higher. In a closed session, the completeness of the cleanout is less dependent on your actions.

At the end of either session, it is a good idea to sit on the toilet and do occasional hula moves to be sure your are not retaining water. If you have a long trip home, consider a disposable diaper too. Accidents do happen.

I previously mentioned that I used colon hydrotherapy (colonics) prior to my last colonoscopy. The therapist was wonderful. I had an afternoon session the day before, and a morning session the day of. I had taken some Miralax in between, in order to assure a top down cleanse. Because I was NPO and my bowel was relatively clean, the laxative wasn't uncomfortable. My bum had been well lubricated as well.

In the AM, the goal was to fill my entire lower bowel. The Max fluid that would be instilled was 110 oz. as determined by the guage. While it was challenging, I took the 3+ quarts after multiple smaller fills. There was a lot of gas expelled as well.

I had my procedure unsedated about 3 hours later. The doctor found some minor pockets of fluid and indicated my bowel was "wet" and well hydrated. The scope sucked away any excess fluid and a couple of squirts cleared some minor material left behind.

All in all, it was a pretty simple and practically enjoyable procedure. I confessed my prep to a nurse when she asked how it went. She was a bit surprised, but commented it was quite adequate. She indicated she may consider it herself as I walked out to drive away without a chauffer. I did blow some wind afterward, however.

Yes. Twice by a colon hydrotherapist. I find enemas more enjoyable. I kept worrying the colonic nozzle would fall out. Also, I'm not used to other people seeing that part of my body or participating bowel cleansing.

Yes, I've had a couple of colonics, and I liked each one. The first one was really good, as the therapist knew what he was doing, and walked me through the steps before he plugged me in with the speculum/nozzle. that one lasted a good 45 to 60 minutes. Afterward, I had more energy, and clear in the head.

The second one was good, but not as good as the first. While the therapist knew what she was doing, it seemed like she was phoning it in. Not that engaged in making the process more relaxed and enjoyable. I was expecting to have more energy, like the other colonic, but it work out that way. Not sure of why it was different, as from a technical standpoint, she did everything the other therapist did. Maybe it was the 'atmosphere' of the therapy room. Anyway, I didn't go back to her.

I've been lazy the past few years, and haven't been to a therapist since. I'd like to find a good one, and keep up the practice.