Colonic Hydrotherapy

Not for me. Too clinical and doesn't use the equipment of my past. It you like colonics however go for them.

I do not personally care for colonics. Too clinical, and I don't like the feeling of the water being "Sucked" out of me.

. . . . I don't like the feeling of the water being "Sucked" out of me.

I LOVE the feeling of the water being sucked out of me! That and the pressure of filling is the best part of the colonic.

There is a WIDE variation in preferences here.

I LOVE the feeling of the water being sucked out of me!

Yep, have to agree with S/Susie. A great feeling - especially when large volumes of gas accompany the effluent... 😁

Regarding the idea of the water being "sucked" out of you, is that really what it feels like during a closed-system colonic? Hmm, that makes me want to throw aside all my reservations about it and go, like right now. I do have another question. When you get a good fill during a colonic, how much water would you think is in you?

It varies. Some fills are almost complete distention fills, other fills may be only a pint to a quart if the colon is contracting while the fill is taking place. If you need a number 1-4 quarts.

I previously used a colon hydro-therapist to prep for a colonoscopy. Like Switchablesusie indicates, some fills are of relatively small volumes and some are quite a bit larger. My therapist indicated that I had 3 fills of 110 ounces during my procedure. That was the limit that she would use. I had numerous "fills" and releases during the entire process. Some were quite small to relieve any impactions lower in the bowel or rectum. These also helped dispel gas or distension prior to the large volumes.

While there wasn't much "sensuality" involved, the process was quite relaxing and enjoyable. It sure beat running to the terlet all night long. We even had quite a discussion regarding enema cleansing and other detox issues.

I will always prefer a good old fashioned enema, with vintage equipment and an adept giver. But, a good closed system colonic is still a nice relaxing alternative when assistance isn't otherwise available.

I've had dozens of colonics and I can't say I ever felt like water was being sucked out of me. I do enjoy releasing while the therapist massages my tummy.

Seriously Susie? Up to four quarts? I had no idea it was that much. I thought 1.5 quarts max at a clip.

The closed system colonic machines have pressure gauges and the release will take place in most instances by 2 psi. Many large people can take 4 quarts at 2 psi, so while I can't take 4 quarts (I like 2.5 quarts best) some people can.

I had a "professional"colonic the other day, and I use that term loosely, on the Angel of Water machine and I absolutely HATED it. It is much worse than the Libbe which I don't like. Having to push to expel is not my idea of relaxing.

There is nothing like a relaxing colonic on a closed system machine.

I've had both open & closed. Never open again. I don't like paying someone that much money to poop on a special commode.

I like the idea of the open system, but I can understand what you say about it being too much work to try and hold in the water by clenching, then having to push it out. However, I do like the idea of expelling in front of someone. Also, the look of the contoured table is very alluring. We have one in my town, but the therapist is a man, and that's a no go for me.

Colonics are better than enemas More relaxing

I wrote about this before and have thought about my earlier comments a bit. I got the impression that the Angel of Water was more of a "low" colonic rather than a "high" one. As you have to put effort in to expel, over many fill cycles, you feel like well exercised by the end of the session (therapeutic in itself). There was no external abdominal massage so no feedback on what a therapist might be detecting. I looked at it as a quicker way of doing what you might do at home, with less odour and clean up, but it isn't a colonic. Would I do one again? Maybe I will try another closed one first and see.

I am a big supporter of the closed colonic systems for many reasons, the most important is that they are the most effective.

The open systems are basically an enema machine. Also in 4 out of 5 times I have tried different establishments the therapist left after the speculum insertion and came back a couple of times to see if all was ok? I think the open systems were designed for establishments that wanted to offer colonics and get the highest return on their investment and have a low labor cost associated with its operation..

My therapist has a closed gravity fed system. It seems more like an enema. She does massage the abdominal area and is very good at a thorough cleaning!

Colonic, no thanks. Not erotic for me. Don't want my intestinal bugs disturbed.

We are happy together. Now an enema? OH, YES.

I prefer enemas. You can do them yourself and they don't require a lot of equipment and are not expensive. Enemas are much simpler and quicker plus being much more erotic.

I have tried both colonics and enemas,First of all, u need special equipment for coloncs,whereby an enema can be giving with a simple funnel and colon tube which is the system I prefer anyway,I am NOT a bag enema guy because I grew up having enemas with a funnel system in the hospital as a kid.I love the feeling of an enema as the flow gives a fuller sensation than a colonic does. An enema gives me an erection, A colonic does not.That's the bottom line,so let the good times flow.

I had an interesting experience this morning when I went to get a colonic, the first since early this year. I got there early and engaged the therapist in a discussion about enemas - types frequency, etc. She disclosed that she was currently doing a detox and taking a lemon juice enema in the morning and a coffee enema every evening. It appears she is quite the enema user. One thing led to another and instead of getting a colonic I got three large soap suds (Bronners peppermint, no less) enemas. All I can say is that she knows how to give a good enema. So the moral is that sometimes if you're bold enough to broach the subject with a colon therapist you might get lucky!

I like the idea of being controlled by being strapped down naked on an exam table. Then I am helpless.

I had a "professional"colonic the other day, and I use that term loosely, on the Angel of Water machine and I absolutely HATED it. It is much worse than the Libbe which I don't like. Having to push to expel is not my idea of relaxing.

There is nothing like a relaxing colonic on a closed system machine.

I agree. I had a colonic last week (open system) and the pushing was annoying. However, I have never actually had a closed system colonic, so I can't compare. It was still really good, though and I was beyond exhausted after it. I took a nap and when I awoke I was tip top. It was fun going to a party later that evening and enjoying that totally cleaned out, empty feeling. $80 is a lot to spend for me, but it is worth it. I had done a couple of enemas until clear throughout the day and evening before and had not eaten and I suspected there would not be much result, but there was and I felt fabulous the next day, too.

colonic, no thanks. Not erotic for me. Don't want my intestinal bugs disturbed.

We are happy together. Now an enema? OH, YES.

You think enemas don't disturb your colonic bacteria?

20-35% of normal feces weight (not for people who do enemas) is bacteria.

When you take repeated enemas, to clean out the solid matter and especially until clear, you have removed about 99% of the bacteria in your colon. That is pretty disturbed.[/color]

I've just enjoyed a colonic at a new clinic and all I can say is I feel fantastic. It was 55 minutes of total pleasure. As it was my first colonic this year and in fact my first in many many months I've had a great result. But my question is given the price of a colonic how effective are enemas by comparison. Yes I know colonics are supposed to go higher cleansing the bowel but if I'm relaxed with a large bag well elevated then wont that enema reach just as high in the large intestine. I was talking to someone and he has an enema every week. Now at $100 per session for a colonic going in weekly is not possible. And what is the difference between open and closed colonics in terms of effectiveness. For that matter what is the difference in terms of effectiveness between enams and colonics.

Depending on how well you master YOUR technique of taking colonics, open and closed systems can be equally effective and enemas can be just as good as colonics.

I find closed system colonics to be much less tiring than open systems because after I fill, they release the valve and I empty--no pushing to expel required. Massaging the abdomen improves the effectiveness of open and closed colonics as well as enemas.

Enemas and colonics can reach equally high in the colon.

Go to groupon.com and search colonics, you can find some great deals. for example, in broken arrow oklahoma youvcan find a place that offers 1 colonic session for $29 or 3 sessions for $55. thats an excellent deal.

I agree with Susie, I really LOVE the feeling of the water being sucked out of me by the colonic machine and then seeing it going out through the large effluent hose. Although I obviously love regular enemas too, the difference in sensation, not having to push, and sensing the wastewater rushing through the nozzle/speculum without feeling it pass my sphincter, is somehow just delightful.

I've been giving myself and taking enemas since I was a teen (now 63), and I guess my sphincter must be more sensitive than many of yours, because my limiting factor much of the time is my sphincter feeling too sore to want to expel again through it after another enema. As a result I rarely do more than one or two in sequence, though I'd like to sometimes. I've never noticed any real difference in sphincter feeling with different solutions, so maybe If I do it more frequently I might build up my sphincter tolerance.

I've had a few professional colonics and enjoyed the cleaning out. I'm with you on the expensive equipment. You certainly don't need all of that, especially the board. Here's my experience of giving my self a colonic. First I clean my self out with a couple of enemas. Then I set up in the bath tub. I have a very thin tube to insert. I think they call them Pipets. I fill a five gallon bucket with warm water. I prime a long enema hose from the faucet to get the right pressure. Then insert the hose in the bucket. The other end of the hose in on the pipet. Clamp the hose to shut off the flow. Get on my back and insert the pipet and begin the flow. I just let it run and what goes in can come out even with the pipet inserted and I let the drainage go sown the drain. I usualloy take the full five gallons. Very nice feeling afterwards.

Do you mean to say that after 240 posts and your own experiences, you honestly don't have any idea about the answers?