Long-term Use of Enemas

It seems to me that those claiming they can take more than 5 qts as long as they go slowly may be mistaken. As you take in more and more water, the water is being absorbed by the colon and processed thru the kidney and into the bladder. You may "take in" 6 or 7 qts. but that doesn't necessarily mean that you still have the entire 6 or 7 qts. in your colon at once.

It seems to me that those claiming they can take more than 5 qts as long as they go slowly may be mistaken. As you take in more and more water, the water is being absorbed by the colon and processed thru the kidney and into the bladder. You may "take in" 6 or 7 qts. but that doesn't necessarily mean that you still have the entire 6 or 7 qts. in your colon at once.

When those people say they go "slowly," they usually mean a quart every 5 or 10 minutes (YMMV), but the colon will NOT absorb water anywhere near that fast--maybe a pint every 15-45 minutes depending on your degree of hydration.

I don't believe the people who say they go slowly, actually lay there for hours doing a single 6-7 quart fill-up, which means that (if you believe them) they DO have almost all the water in the colon at once, despite some being removed by the kidneys.

This is very interesting topic. i was ofthen thinking about this questions. Answres on this topis helped me a lot, and now I will calmly use my daily enema. I usually use it on water baseis, up to 3 qts, once a day, so expectedly there should not be any damage. Just lot of pleasure...

The only dangers involved with long term use of enemas are; The colon becomes dependant on them, electrolyte imbalances can and DO occur.

The dependency issue is not a big deal. Stay off enemas for a month and your colon is back to normal and better than ever.

Electrolyte imbalance is easily avoidable and corrected if it does happen. Drink Gatorade before during and after your E- sessions and you should be fine.

Combine this with a balanced diet and you can have as much fun with this kink for as long as you wish.

After MANY years of enemas {2 1/2 to 3 quarts} my bowl habits have changed. For many years I was regular next day even after several enemas. Now after my enemas I don't go for 2 to3 days, then the stools are hard. Then Take some enemas and and I'm back on track. Will continue with my enemas as they make me feel soooo good.

I have been taking daily coffee enemas for nearly 20 years. This is on an MD's orders and not only have I not had any difficulty, but all of his patients report no problems as well. Perhaps its because of the use of coffee (since it is not intended as a cleansing enema) but I can stop and have a normal BM the next day.

klyster3

Been taking large volume soap suds enemas every 2-4 days for the past 15 years. Had them on and off for 35 years prior to that.....

I have been taking enemas for over 60-years on a frequent basis, mostly for pleasure and rarely for constipation, and I have to say I have had no ill effects. That is to say, whenever I have not been able to take an enema for a period of a week or two, my bowels perform normally, i.e. I am not enema dependent. That being said, it is also worth mentioning that I am not adventurous with my enema solutions. I use a traditional hot soapsuds enema of 2-3 quarts, and the most daring I get with it is that I do use very hot water, but no hotter than I can stand to put my hand in. For many decades now, one of my greatest pleasures in life is the feeling of my fanny getting filled with a big hot soapy enema and watching the big red rubber enema bag getting smaller and smaller until it goes flat and makes the "kissing" sound.

Once i gave myself to much volume and make myself puke.. that was not fun and that was from a shower enema.. i went back to bags after that..

I've been taking enema's for over twenty years, sometimes every day with no bad effects. I tried a quarter cup of lemon juice which gave me some cramping.

I use an expansion nozzle and have to say I have a small hemmorhoid from It. Guess there was too much pressure. It doesn't bother me but I keep a watch on it.

As my mom used to say, " all things in moderation" My wife gives me two, 2 qt salt and soda enemas every two weeks. this has been going on for years with no ill effects. I have been healthy. I have taken them more often, sometimes weekly, but try tostay at the 2 week schedule. On occasion I willget three bags. I am going to try a coffee enema after each series in the future. Sometimes I use goat milk soap in the first enema. It is gentle but effective. I neve take more then 2 to 2 1/2 qts and never use alcohol or some other harsh substance and never dish soap.

Is one to two times a week OK? I see so many different times and quantities I am not sure what is safe-thanks for any help.

I like them twice a week, After a night of drinking they are especially rewarding.

I usually do a couple a week, just to help keep things cleaned out. I have read there are numerous people that do several a week and some people twice a day on a regular basis for year on end. I do believe that you should watch for water poisoning if you arent using anything more than tap water though.

Let's lay this whole ". ..colon becomes dependent on them..." myth to rest once and for all. I have taken enemas for close to forty years. At times I have taken numerous enemas daily for several months at a time. When I stopped, for a period of time, there was absolutely NO change in my bowel habits, NONE, NADA ZILTCH!!!!! You may become psychologically addicted but not physically.

Adding salt to the water to make it isotonic will eliminate the danger of water imbalance. Use one teaspoon salt per quart of water.

I have to address the comment about "acquired megacolon." The so called megacolon is a natural occurrence in some people who have one or two extra loops in their sigmoid colons. It is genetic and occurs because of extra length not diameter. Taking large volume enemas DOES NOT STRETCH YOUR COLON!!!!! You cannot acquire something that is genetic.

AquaMan

65 years and more than 25000 of various sizes and solutions: never a problem

Am experiencing bowel issues after a gall bladder removal op, im either constipated or feel i need to go all the time, though i often cant if i try !

Doc sent me for a barium enema, the comment from both the nurse/dr who did the proceedure, was that i had a large colon and needed extra barium mix .

Didnt tell anyone yet that im a lifelong enema enthusiast, i still wonder if thats why my colon is big ?

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Is one to two times a week OK? I see so many different times and quantities I am not sure what is safe-thanks for any help.

Been doin em for 55 years with no ill effects other than when using the 2 1/2" nozzles, seems to cause prostate discomfort for a few days following or it could be hemmroids inside the rectum that get irritated

I have been doing about weekly enemas for almost 60 years and have only minor issues. After an enema binge, a series of high volume flushes, I had some mild heart arrhythmia, which was from insufficient magnesium and potassium, probably due to my flushing activities. I now take these as supplements after an enema session, added to my one-a-day multi vitamin. Also, I found Culturelle a good probiotic supplement to control acid issues and improve digestion after serious flushing sessions. Otherwise I am in great health, and do attribute that to a clean colon. All in all, I will always be an enema pleasure seeker. They deliver so much comfort and fun, so keep them flowing.

This thread was started in 2008 and lots of posts throughout zity have covered the topic regarding the dangers associated with doing enemas on a regular basis.

Well the overwhelming consensus is that there are no dangers unless you abuse your enemas in terms of volume and frequency. But what has been reported by our zity members time and time again is that our bodies adapt to our regular usage. We all seem to evolve to a common sense approach in how we do our enemas, which results in no harm done. Many have been doing enemas regularly (me included) for decades and live healthy lives.

Enough said.

Now go have an enema, no make that 3 enemas and relax and enjoy.

More important than how often is that you are getting something more than just one or two days of normal bowel movements in between.

Never had a problem taking daily soapy enemas for weeks, months on end. As soon as I stopped I was back to normal...

70 years of enemas with no ill effects.

I’ve never been into volume, having reached the gallon club only a few times. And as Switchable said in one of her posts, there was a lot of absorption and with increased urination, because it took a while to get it all in. My norm has always been 2 1/2 to 3 quarts.

Back in the good old days of barium enemas, a friend was told he had an enlarged colon, he was into volume.

And one really good B.E. back in the ‘70s more solution had to be added for me. But I knew when I saw it was slightly more than 1/2 an E-Z-EM bag it wasn’t enough. The technician was concerned about me holding it while she went to mix more solution, it gave me a chance to reply, that I had no trouble holding an enema and that I wondered if there had been enough solution in the bag. She looked a bit surprised, but I went on to say I had been having enemas since childhood. At first I don't think she knew what to say, but in the end, pun intended, she commented that I was an easy patient.

Loved enemas since a teenager. Did them frequently as an adult . Now that I am retired I have an enema series 3 times a week. Makes me feel great. No ill effects. Keeps me happy and is quite satisfying to my man parts.

I've been taking enemas for at least 65 years. I'm still alive and well with no side effects. I'll take/receive them for as long as my body will let me.

I found this treatise very helpful, logical and encouraging:

https://rethinkingcancer.org/resources/magazine-articles/10_7-8/elimination-the-enema.php

See if it makes sense for you. It covers everyone's enema habit worries and gives some good ideas that are very workable.

It talks about: weekly, daily, 2 quart, plain water, deep, slow, comforting, encouraging, and other accompanying techniques as well.

Read it, go for it, and help your friends..

@Lzard, gotta say that a likely archaic treatise (look at the verbiage used!), without citations, by someone with no cited CV, who doesn't pop up on the first 4 pages of a Google search for his name isn't exactly what I would call the ultimate source for reliable information.

"Doc sent me for a barium enema, the comment from both the nurse/dr who did the proceedure, was that i had a large colon and needed extra barium mix ... i still wonder if thats why my colon is big ?"

I tend to think it is especially if you use large volumes I can't help but think things stretch out over time. I did hear long time ago that the stretching could contribute to diverticular issues.

I don't know but I used to have enemas for several years ( since I was 20 and I am 63 ).

I have no problem and I do very large enemas but you must be careful don't take too much and listen to your body.