Soap

Ask for a vegetable soap or one without many additives.

I have used Dr. Bronner's peppermint soap exclusively for over 20 years. Once I discovered it was as good as they say, I never used anything else again. Highly recommended.

Dr. Bronners unscented castile soap or J & J Baby Shampoo. Just for variety I may grate up some Ivory bar soap. These all work well, and are non-irritating.

Bronner's plain, lavender or peppermint, 1 tsp/quart, 1.5-2 for more irritation and cramping.

Eric

Really like J&J Baby Shampoo for my 1st of at least 3 from my Klystra bag.

I love J&J baby shampoo! Use 3 Tbsp with 2 Tbsp baking soda to 2 qts warm water. Then use 2 Tbsp baking soda to 2 qts warm water for a rinse. It's very mild and soothing, and non irratating, also produces a lot of bubbles. 😄 Will usually do 2 of them, then a rinse. Very cleaned out then.

I use J and J baby shampoo. It’s simple and easy. I think it has buffers in it already. I use 1 teaspoon/qt of warm water. I don’t always do a rinse, but haven’t experienced any problems when I just used 1 J and J solution enema.

~ trouble63

trouble63 said

I use J and J baby shampoo. It’s simple and easy. I think it has buffers in it already. . . . .

WHY ARE YOU GUESSING?

You can look up the ingredients or read if the kabel. Moreover, Johnsons Baby Shampoo is NOT SOAP. IT IS DETERGENT. There are acids and alkalis to adjust pH. There are no buffers.

See this;

https://www.livestrong.com/article/91490-johnsons-baby-shampoo-ingredients/

and this:

https://www.johnsonsbaby.com/haircare/johnsons-baby-shampoo#ingredients

While the formulations of J&J's Baby Shampoo and "Head-to-Toe" are similar. I prefer the lack of dyes in "Head-to-toe". I have been using this product for years with good results and no cramping.

I am thinking about a Dr Bronner's peppermint soap stick, cut from a bar of soap .

I have not used the bar type, but if the bar is half as strong as the solution, a soap stick with it would be at best excruciating and may cause some bleeding!

Bar can be made as strong or weak as you want.

Maybe it's a familiarity thing, but I will stick to Ivory bar soap left floating in tap water for several days

It would be best to start with the three most commonly used soaps, Ivory, J&J baby shampoo or Dr. Bronners. Start with a weak solution at first and see how it goes.

I use Dr. Bronner's, but if out, Ivory or Kirk's Castile Soap will do.

When I use soap (not often), I use Dr. B's Peppermint, Kirk's castile, Dove bar soap, J & J Head to Toe, Neutrogena liquid or if I feel nostalgic I break out a tall jug of original Ivory flakes, that's what mom used.

Seems like the general consensus is Dr Bronner's castile soap is the most popular/effective soap for an enema. More specifically, the peppermint scented castile soap. I’ll have to get some and give it a try!

There are a number of options and opinions differ.

First off do NOT use a liquid dish washing soap or laundry detergent. They are not soaps, and rip your guts raw.

Traditionally, ivory bar soap was used. It was allowed to sit in warm-hot water for a few minutes, then swished to make a milky solution of desired potency. It is easy to take and makes the enema significantly more effective. It's my first choice. I think Ivory flakes are the same soap, but is harder to find. Some Walmarts apparently sell it.

You can also buy bars of Castile Soap at bed & bath stores. It is very similar to the Ivory bars.

I would stay away from the deodorant bar soaps. They are harsh.

The Dr. Bonner's liquid Castile and the little Castile soap packets that come with disposable bag enemas, both have a significant glycerin content. This tends to speed up their action.

If you want a gentle, powerful enema, I'd suggest the Ivory bar soap.

Growing up my enemas were always with Ivory Bar soap. Soaked in a pitcher of very warm water... always very milky looking and I could smell the ivory as it was poured into the waiting red bag.

I have experimented with several different types of soap. Dr. Bonners Peppermint, Dr. Bonners Baby mild, Kirk's Castile bar, Johnson & Johnson baby shampoo and I have also purchased the individual packets of 'enema' soap. The packets contain glycerine and coconut oil as well as castile. Very effective. I do enjoy the Kirk's... effective clean out with not to sever cramps. Johnson & Johnson is similar.

For me, it really depends on the mood I am in when self administering an enema. If I am feeling like I need a minty fresh butt... then I choose the Dr. B Peppermint! To just clean out... Kirk's. or if I want to remember my youthful days the 'standard' Ivory Bar soaked in the very warm water.

I would never use laundry detergent or dish washing soap.. too harsh of chemicals. I want to enjoy my enemas not burn my colon!

Ivory soap was the only soap my mom used for my enemas when I was young. I can remember the strong scent of Ivory soap as my mom swished the bar of Ivory in a bowl of very warm water as I sat on the toilet trying one last time to go and avoid the enema.

When the solution was milky white she would place me face down on the bathroom floor and use the bulb syringe on me until she was satisfied that I had taken enough to do the job. The Ivory soapsuds were very effective and always brought about the desired results. After I expelled the soapy enema she would syringe me again with plain warm water to rinse the soap out of me.

To this day I still use Ivory soap for my enemas. The smell of Ivory soap brings back memories of those early encounters with the syringe and the laxative effect of the Ivory soap never fails to clean me out thoroughly.

Dr. Bronners peppermint has became the go to enema soap here. I still like Ivory as well but I just don't like bar soap and the liquid is just so much easier.

To me, other than a coffee enema nothing will replace the sound and sight of my late dear wife with her hand in our enema bag vigorously shaking up a sopsuds enema with 2 or 3 bars of Ivory soap inside.

Suds dripping over the side of the fountain syringe, to me that was an enema !

Ivory soap suds, full bag, and no choice but to take it all.

I usually use Ivory, sort of nostalgic. At times I have used Dr Bronners Peppermint.

I have tried most soaps Ivory, Dr Bronners, Castile, J & J baby shampoo & plain water. After 50 years of enemas original ivory bar soap if you can find it, reminds me of enemas when i was young, i now prefer j&j baby shampoo, it is very gentle and works great with little to no cramping and makes a lot of suds

@brewske10, J&J baby shampoo is my go to now. Very soothing, no cramps, and lots of bubbles. I add a couple Tblsp of baking soda to it for 2qts. Have turned a few people on to it since I started using it.

The soap that was used on me till I got married was Ivory bar soap. Mom worked it in the bowl of warm water then sucked it up in the bulb syringe. When she got me on the bag she made a gallon of Ivory soap by putting a few bars cut up so it fit into the gallon jug. She than poured it into the bag and added water. Got enemas twice a week since I was 5. When I got married the wife used the Ivory like mom and then sometimes used Dr. Bronner soaps.

Actually, there are only three soaps I would recommend. The old standard is Ivory dissolved in a pitcher of warm water. Let the bar sit in the pitcher and move it around until the solution looks like milk. The other two are Dr. Bronners (I highly recommend it as it is a little more expensive but it is worth the extra money) Peppermint or Lavender castile soap. Use a capful per quart of water. The scent is pleasant and it also provides a nice feeling on the inside. ALWAYS follow up with a plain water rinse enema. I'm sure you will enjoy it.

I don't use soap very often, but when I do I use Dr Bronners peppermint. I like the feeling it leaves when I release it. I have never tried ivory soap! Which is strange considering the number of different soaps I have tried through the years. Life is good?

I lube my dildos often with baby shampoo 🤤 very good gliding and your hole gets a nice clean and you have a little burn also 😍

Our favorite is plain old ivory soap, but recently we found this wonderful coconut oil lavender soap which is wonderful