What position is best for huge enema?

What is the position that you like, use or can take the most volumn?

On your back, left side, or all fours. Tell us what works for you.

Left Side with right leg slightly drawn towards my chest. Very comfortable.

On knees, bent over on elbows or lowered until chest is close to the floor, butt up. Knees spread, head lowered.

I get into this position with the nozzle already up my butt. I insert the nozzle while kneeling (sometimes standing), knees/legs apart, usually using left hand to hold open a cheek while I insert the nozzle with my right.

Then I bend way over, reach under myself to open the clamp, and enjoy.

I can honestly say that I can take a larger volume enema when I'm in the "knee-chest" position than I can in other positions.

Just for fun sometimes, I like taking my enemas while reclining in the tub or on the bed. I like reclining in the tub, because I can prop both feet up on the edges of the tub. Also a nice way to massage my belly and "other" body parts 😃 .

If I do one alone it is on the floor lying on my left side, but the position I like best is lying over my husband's lap.

Now that I have a nurse, we start with me on "all fours", head down on the bed and then once the 20" 36Fr. catheter is flowing and all the way in I go down to Symes position. Since our "standard" enema is 2 qts this is easy and comfortable. Plus it makes my veterinary nurse feel more professional. (By the way, we've set the marriage date for 8:00PM 20 November. Whoopee!

I start out on my left side and then on my back to finish

I believe this is a matter of what suits the individual best and for me I prefer the standing position and like to watch myself in the bathroom mirror. I like to watch the red bag behind me and find this very erotic!

I do sometimes like to lie down and take my enemas in this position and it all depends on my mood at the time.

Depends what type of enema i am doing In the shower standing using a bulb sitting on the toilet and using bag laying on my side in bed

I usually take my enemas standing in the bathroom, but sometimes I lie on my back on the bed.

Bill

My preferred position is standing up in the shower. Of course I've taken enemas lying on my back, side or with my ass in the air, but it's most convenient and, for me, therefore more pleasurable standing.

Since I usually stand in the shower, I think that I can take and hold a larger volume enema because I don't have to concern myself with how I'll raise up with what feels like an enormously filled colon of enema solution.

Most of the time I like using the knees/forearms position when taking my enemas. That position usually works best for me. There have been occations where I have done a few stand-up enemas in the tub using the shower hose as a prequel to using the bag. There was also one time where I gave myself a stand up enema using the bag while taking a shower.

My normal position is left side-right knee drawn slightly, but sometimes in the tub with legs up and spread. I have not had an otk enema since childhood since I lack an enema giver-I'm looking.

Kneeling and leaning forward against the vanity. I spread my knees apart and close my eyes and let my tummy muscles relax completely. I do lean at a pretty good angle and my belly gets quite distended.

Lying on the back is a favourite position, especially for the first enema of a session. This way you have a feeling of more control and it is easier to adjust the little tap for the water flow. You can watch the bag slowly deflate and you can also watch the abdomen expand as the water enters the colon. You will probably be most comfortable if the knees are raised. You will first see the belly swell very low, just above the crotch, as the sigmoid expands. Then you will see the left side start to bulge as the water enters the descending colon. You will be in a position to massage the bowel as well as feel the shape and position of your colon.

The Sims position has the recipient lying on the left side with the right knee brought up near the chest.

In this position it is not easy to turn the little tap on and off to regulate the water flow

It is good if you have someone to help you in this position.

The Knee-chest position has the enema supported by the knees and the shoulders with the chest sagging down so that the chest almost touches the floor (get on all four, put your head down and your bottom up). This places the abdomen nearly upside down so that the water can flow down from the rectum to the transverse colon by gravity. In cases of deep-seated constipation this position will help the water reach way up into the colon for a good cleaning out. It is also useful in a technique for floating air or gas in the colon above the water so that the air can be expelled.

Some people like to move in different positions during the enema eg: 1/3 on your left hand side, 1/3 on your back, and 1/3 on your right hand side.

Most people will find it difficult to retain an enema for more than 5 minutes. The enema should generally be retained between 15 and 45 minutes. It is better to hold less water (500ml) for longer than large amounts of water (1-2ltr) for a short time. Especially if you use some herbal solutions for the Enema.

Cheers, PatientCare

For me;I use the twisted position;That is my shoulders are flat on my back while my butt is twisted on the left side.This psition is easy for insertion and looking upward at the enema container.

Knees and elbows are best for me, it allows the water to stay in by gravity.

My general prefered was the Simms position. I find that I am remarkably more comfortable in the knee-chest. If I am trying to take a lot, then I just spread my knees farther apart. I guess that way there is less abdominal pressure.

I prefer stating out knee-chest then laying on my back or side if desired.

On my back with my knees drawn up.

Reclining in the tub first, on my knees for the second.

To me the most comfortable place to take a large enema is lying on the bed. The only problem when taking large enemas there is a better chance of accidents, so you may need to take a mad dash to the potty.

I'm with oldster (post #21) on this. I change sides multiple times balancing position, peristalsis contractions, brief injections and massage to work the solution and the tube upward and across my colon. "Huge" is in the belly of the beholder but, once cleaned out, I'm still comfortable with 2.5 to 3.0 L.

For my large enemas i am put in the lithotomy position

Definitely laying on left side, or standing up is an easy position that gives lots of room for expansion too.

For me on my knees with my chest on the floor and legs spread some. I like watching enema video and pretend that person is next to me getting their enema.

For anyone who wants to try this, it works with human anatomy and gravity so it can result in very large volume enemas:

I recommend that you have an assistant to help you as this technique requires several position changes. If you do this alone you will need a very effective retention device such as a double baloon catheter. Get all of your equipment ready including some pillows or cushions.

Since I have no idea of what volume you want to take I'll talk about fractions of the whole amount you envision. Start on your left side with your right leg comfortably drawn up, (simms position.) Administer approximately 1/3 of you solution slowly to minimize the stretch reflex of the bowel causing you discomfort. Gently roll onto your back and put a cushion under your knees so your belly is relaxed, then adminiter another 1/3 of your solution, (again slowly.) Finally roll onto your right side. You will feel the solution moving in you as gravity pulls it toward the ascending bowel. You may also note gas bubbles moving the other way. Try to relax and let yourself relax then administer the rest of your solution. If you took an initial clean out before beginning this large volume enema you should be able to take a very large amount of liquid. (You can produce a very strong urge to expel for a sub who is willing or yourself by crushing 4 or 5 dulcolax tablets very well and mixing the powder in the middle third of the enema. This also works for someone who has difficulty expelling the whole enema in a reasonable time.)

This technique is the same as recommended by oldster back in August.

On all fours, head down, ass up. but moving from different positions helps me with large volume enemas.

I start on my left side, then turn on my back, then right side. Finally for last two quarts on all fours ass up. I have also hung upside down. I have taken up to six quarts.

First, cleansing enemas or standing on the knee. Second enema, it very slowly and alltijd on the back, legs splayed, preferably on a garden chair, not in the garden, down to the arm rails.

On your back, legs pulled up slightly will probably provide with the most "anatomic space" available.