Bulb vs. Bag vs. Can

Did the bag for many years but have slowly migrated to the can. Have bought dozens of beautiful antique cans over the interenet and have them proudly displayed in a custom made honey comb display frame on the bathroom wall, right over the claw foot tub. Get many complements and more raised eyebrows... way to funny to see the look on guests faces.

Many like the can for its convenience and ease to clean. I've taken this a step further and use a 2 quart stainless pot from the cupboard. I like to use a siphoning system and hold the end of the source tube in the solution with large serving forks. One day, I want to make an indicator that hangs on the side to reveal what remains of the solution, after all that is part of the intrigue, knowing what's gone in and what's left to go.

I used to really enjoy the sight of the old red bag and hose though, and would hang it out full, to get the wife's attention. But now days she likes to talk about it more than do it, which is fun too though!

The can are easier to clean, made in metal or plastic, are best then bag, the bag are best for retain the temperature of the solution,cause are rubber made but are hard to keep clean if you use milk or other enema additive, so i prefer can.

I found a couple old 2000 ml enamel irrigator cans for cheap in a science supply warehouse years ago. I think they are older than I am! So much easier to hang and clean, looks like a giant coffee mug when full..

Cans are great, as you can put them in the dishwasher to keep clean, My favourite is a 2000ml plastic one, which is light and practical.

I use my can (homemade plastic water pitcher) far more than the bag, simply because it is far easier to find a flat surface to set it down, plus clean up is much easier and quicker than the bag. Also enjoy watching the water level slowly dropping in the translucent pitcher, which isn't possible with my red bag.

I have two old enamel enema cans, i do use them, but prefer to use a bag simply because i can view the bag getting smaller, often too slowly for comfort.

Had it in mind to use the cans as a utensil holder in the kitchen !

I use my white-enamel irragator (can) for coffee enemas and my clear 4 qt Klystra bag for my 'every-other' days treatments. the can always reminds me of my early hospital stays...ah yes, those were the "good old days".

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Coincidently to boxcar, I use an enema can for coffee implants. I gave a spare can to a former colonic therapist/friend who uses it for coffee as well and praises how durable and easy to clean it is.

Usually a can for me, easier to refill and clean.

A nice 4qt red enema bag full of soapy mix for me but i do like a vintage rexall hospital grade enema can for a coffee enema every now and then much easier to clean

I generally prefer can, but, haven't had one since the metal one that my mother brought home from the hospital about 40 years ago, rusted after a few years of frequent use.

They are easier to fill, easier to clean, can be easier to place.

Another Can man here (guilty as charged)----BTW for those that would like to locate / purchase a NEW /Old stock white porcelain enamel irrigator.....Jump onto Epay.

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I use a two quart plastic can that I got in a sex shop, I have been using the same can for ten years; although I change the hose (transparent rubber) and nozzle every two years or so. You are correct it is much easier to clean than the bag; but I keep the bag hanging from the door as well since I LOVE the loook of it; and do use it once a month or so; and always use it when I find someone to give me an enema.

New SS cans (2 and 4 qt) are available new at optimal health network. They are pricey.

I have never really been a fan of anything but the bag

I use a red bag, however, my first enemas came for the white enamel can, and if I could ever find them again, I would switch over to that. Might be a bit more difficult to store, but it does clean and dry up much better, but more importantly, brings back many fond and pleasant memories.

I use a silicon 5qt bag with a long 42fr colontube.

Its a lot easier to hang a bag than a can.

You don’t need to hang a can. A can will stand on any level surface, and most rooms have at least one of those 😉 Use a Higginson pump and you can even stand your can on the floor.

I do use a can more than my bag's as to me a can is more old world, antique. When I use it, it makes me feel I'm getting an old fashioned, period enema as I like the 1900 to 1930's period Nurses pictures and med setting's.

I prefer the bag. I have several very nice antique cans that I would donate, if the person wanting them would pay the postage. Leave a post here under messages and I will send you my email address.

I would like to have a can but they are not as easy to store away...

I use a can. 5-6 days a week with coffee. I don't a bag would last very long. I've had my can for over 10 years and it still looks brand new. I just have to change out the hose a couple of times a year.

I just purchased a 2 qt. Jones can from someone on Ebay. It is new in box with a handle on the side. Can't wait to get and try it out. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES.

I have a 2-liter stainless can but I don't use it very often. I love how easy it is to clean and dry but finding a flat surface at just the height I want is a challenge. I'm always a little nervous that as it empties and becomes lighter, it might get pulled off the surface. I also miss not being able to look at it and estimate how much is left. I think the can is a nice choice when giving an enema to someone else. The giver can control the height and flow by how high he holds the can.

I am using a transparent can with a transparent tube. It is easy to clean and I like the fact that I can see the liquid vanishing inside me. It's only a 1 liter can, I will need a bigger one... Another disadvantage is that the spigot is a bit stiff.

Bigger cans aren't hard to get in Germany. One day, I want a bag, too. Just to see and feel the difference...

I have my grannies old Jones Specialized enamel enema can, it has a sticker on it that reads Property of Lima State Mental Hospital, which makes sense, she was a nurse there for more than 30 years, I still use it sometimes, it holds 3 qts, very nostalgic.

Gretchen, you are so right about using a can. While yours came from family, mine came from a flea market some years ago. I keep it at our lake cottage where it fits into the 1950s motif, but to my way of thinking is far more convenient to make and clean up than a bag. It is a fun item and I wouldn't readily part with it.

Wow, Gretchen, a 3 quart irrigator can is a very rare item. I have a number of them, including Jones, Columbia and Volrath and they're all the standard 2 quart variety. I've seen 1 quart ones on Ebay, but never a 3 quart one. Receiving SSE enemas from one of these white enamel irrigator cans with a colon tube attached is a real turn on as it takes me back to my early experiences.