Done water what's next

Just started enemas a month ago only Useing warm water 1/2 hr to a hr. I would like to know a good next step could be. Want to keek it simple and about the same time. And would like to know how it feels compared to water. Thanks

Peruse this site, and you'll see what's next. Check out the "Recipe" section. Dr. Bronners Castile soaps are very popular with many members, particularly the Lavendar and Peppermint fragrances. One tablespoon per qt of warm water is nice, but two tbls/qt will feel better. Add about 1 tsp. of salt per qt of warm water to decrease some of the water absorption. Alcohol can be dangerous, so you have to be careful with that one. A good rule of thumb pretty much is, don't put anything in your butt that you wouldn't consume, with the exclusion of the Dr Bronners soaps, and other mild non-dtergent type soaps. J & J Baby Shampoo works OK, but doesn't give the "kick" of the castile soaps. Have fun experimenting.

Or try a mild Ivory soap solution... just let the water run over the bar as it flows into the bag. You'll get more of an urge to evacuate than with just water, but it's not too bad.

After trying most of the recommended solutions Baby Shampoo (J&J or store brand)to be the least irritating of all and works well for me! I always follow with a clear warm water enema with about a tablespoone of high quality non-iodized salt added!

Since I found the Fleet Naturals I finish off with one of them held for about 5 mins!

I posted this elsewhere, but it is important for testing new recipes, especially with newbies:

As with all enema solutions, you should start out with very small amounts of ingredients and go to higher concentrations only after you see how they feel. This couold mean using extremely small amounts in your "test enemas".

It is also a good idea to start out using a pint and just hold it for a while rather than trying 3 quarts with a retention nozzle o you can expel it quickly if it doesn't agree with you. This goes double for new recipes if you are restrained during your enema.

A nice safe recipe that you could use is baking soda. I use about a tblsp. in my 2 qt. bag. When taking several enemas in a session (which I usually do).

I've heard that baking soda will help keep your electrolyte levels proper, or something like that (switchablesusie - do you know what chemistry is involved?).

For me, baking soda feels almost like soap when it's coming back out 😃 .

I'd recommend Dr. Bronners Peppermint soap. Try just a little bit in your 2 quart bag. You can always add more to get a feel you like. Lemon juice and ivory soap can be crampy. You will again want to start out with just a little bit(say a teaspoon of lemon juice per two quart). Listen to your body's reaction to what you put in your enema bag. Depending what you want to feel will depend what you put in the water.

When I get "the runs", which is often due to radiation induced colitis, I use Sodium Bicarb. because its soothing on an already irritated colon. Problem is it tends to want to stay in there and not come back out- so many trips to the toilet over a long period of time. But it is easy going in with not much cramps.

one TABLESPOON of NaHCO3 per quart.

Jim

Personally, I always use just plain water. However, I don't go for long retentions or huge volume. From what I understand, if you're going for a long retention, you might should use a bit of salt and/or baking soda to aid with the electrolyte balance. I can't comment on the soap enemas since I don't use them. Always play safely.

ldb