Do you prefer faster or slower enema solution flow rate?

Does it matter how fast the flow is, is there any relationship between this and then being able to retain it for a period of time. Are you able to get a greater volume if you use a smaller nozzle?

You may get a greater volume if you use a slower nozzle, but you may also have the solution in long enough to cause more peristalsis which will limit your ability to take more solution.

Everybody is different.

Generally larger nozzles and higher flow rates are associated with shorter retention periods.

The cramping and urgency from an enema are largely the result of activating the stretch receptors in the colon. The more rapidly you fill the colon, the faster you activate the receptors.Often times the speed of activation of the receptor is more important than dose. The exception to this is if the solution is highly stimulating (such as glycerol, or a high portion of glycerol in the solution, or bisacodyl in the enema).

The challenge with those solutions is to get them all in before the stimulating effects make it impossible to administer the rest of the solution, so for Glycerol and Bisacodyl there is a delicate balance for longest retention. To fast, and you activate the stretch receptors early on , too slow and you activate the nerves in the colon before the full volume is given.

In addition temperature extremes also impact the ability to retain the solutions. The best temperature for the solutions is body temp or slightly above (anywhere from about 98 to 103F).

I find that slower is better for me. I have tried fast and it just doesn't work well for me, maybe others it does. Slower seems to get the water higher and with less cramping and I feel a lot better when the water runs in slow.

Everyone is different, so you have to try out different ways.

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Probably better to take it easy. But I did once put the water really high up and see how fast I could take 2 quarts. I took the lot in about 54 seconds and it felt great rushing into me - has anyone else out thre experimented with speed tests? Anyone taken two quarts quicker than 54 seconds?

Once i tried to see how fast 2qts got it down to 45 secs

I enjoy taking enemas as fast as I can. I have one of those clear bags with the large single balloon nozzle and half inch hose which holds a little more than 2 qts. I've taken the whole bag in just over 30 seconds but the water must be warm. If anyone would like to chat about taking fast enemas, please let me know.

Would like info on old fashioned standard hospital enemas.how high was the bag or can hung, and how much soapy water was given?

Seems to me this is a matter of personal preference and what the purpose of the enema is. For example if one is constipated with the rectum and lower bowel blocked, a fast flow of solution will rapidly expand this sensitive area causing significant cramping, pain and immediate need to evacuate. In these situations it might be better to go with a slower flow, allowing more solution to comfortably work into and around the blockage resulting in a more thorough enema after which subsequent enemas can be given/taken at much higher flow rates. Interestingly, (after an initial cleansing enema) with the bag hung with the bottom about 30" above the anus, the initial flow is quite fast and stimulating. As the colon fills, however, and internal pressure builds, the flow slows and new sensations take over.

It is important to recognize pain is the body's warning something is wrong and unless you know exactly what is causing it, stop! Assess the situation and go from there. The last thing you want is to be needing a colo-rectal surgeon.

I prefer to take my enemas using a higginson type bulb syringe attached to a hot water bottle and then I am in control of the flow and find this works very well for me as my avatar picture!

I like the enemas very slow, most of my enemas are given over night. i will have 2 letters in when i wake up and then add 3 to 4 more letters over about 1 to 1 1/2 hour to get to where i heed to go.

Like Redbag, I have changed over to a Higginson Syringe, finding that this gives complete control over how fast the solution is taken in. It's very easy to stop, even in mid-squeeze, if cramping comes on, particularly when I reach my maximum capacity.

The Higginson is not as fast as gravity-feed with the bag raised several feet. I have found that it's easy to take small quantities very fast, a quart in 20 to 30 seconds if the bag is held high. This is great for a quick cleansing, and cold tap water generally starts internal things moving in a hurry. For this I use a discarded one-quart energy-drink bottle. I put a hose connection on the screw-on cap, and hot-glued a check valve (taken from an old Windex sprayer) in the bottom of the bottle. The valve lets me fill the bottle upright without its leaking, and when held as high as I can reach, the valve lets air in so that the solution goes out very quickly.

Kind of depends on what you are after, for slower enemas, maybe 8-10 minutes for 2.5 quarts, for those who like fast ones, a quart/minute is fast and hard to hold once >2 quarts are in. >90% of the time, i take about 10 minutes.

I prefer to start mine really fast and then slow down if necessary, but like to keep the flow rate up if I can.

That is one of the advantages of the Higginson; you can easily control the flow rate.

10-12 minutes for 2 qts at first and then about the same time for 4 qts is my preference

Just listen to your body. You can "feel" if it is going to fast or if you can go little faster!

Mine are usually pretty fast, about a quart per minute. I haven't been able to get it in any faster than that.

I take 1 litre of water up my bum in 5 minutes with an enema can with rubber tube and a plastic nozzle.

I like my enemas slow and easy. About five to ten minutes for one litre. So the water has the chance to travel through the colon and I can longer enjoy the feeling of the nozzle inside me.

I've tried both . I like very fast, because of the intense tickle, but hard carmps usually follow, so I slow it down using thumb and index finger to squeeze the hose to a slow flow. This is the reason I rarely use my JBL; the flow is just too slow even with the lever on wide open.

As quickly as possible, maybe 5 minutes for done

I like enemas as fast as possible, never timed it but I probably average a quart in one minute or so. Some people posting here have given me a time to attempt though! I'm not into retaining them, in and out as quick as I can.

It all depends on the situation. For large volume soapy enemas (and the saline rinse) I use an inflatable retention nozzle and inject a cup every minute or so. There's rarely cramping to contend with and I can get in a lot more solution comfortably than when trying to get it all in quickly.

For coffee enemas, I use the smallest tip, just barely inside the hole and set the clamp on "drizzle". It takes discipline and patience - and 8-10 minutes - to get in 3 cups.

Looks like mostly men are interested in fast enemas. Perhaps the ladies are into long, slow, loving enemas. I'm with them.

Just depends on how much time I have. If I have plenty of time, and not concerned about anyone coming home, I like to take several slow leisurely enemas. If my time is limited, than I try to enjoy a "quicky" now and then.

Depends, if I'm taking my first one (2 qt) in a series, I hang the bag very high (8-10 ft above rectum) and I empty the bag in less then a minute. However, I take about 1 pt/minute for any subsequent enemas. A 5 qt will take me about 10 minutes. I prefer the knee chest position for the first, while I lay on my left side or back for enemas of a gallon or more.

I have slowed down the intake of solution. Now I take about three liters over a period of fifteen min.

I take 4 qts as fast as it will flow with the bag at 5 ft high. I can usually take the entire 4 qts without even slowing down.