Enemas: Soothing, Relaxing, Calming

A catnip tea enema is good for relaxation. Also a soothing enema.

Yogurt use plain yogurt and douche blub warm yogurt to 100degs and pour in blub and inject it very easy to hold and relaxing and they say good for you Good luck

Salt/baking soda and honey is a soothing enema. i've tried chamomile tea but didn't find it soothing.

Agreed...salt and baking soda in tepid to warm water.

Joan T.'s recipe is a great enema, I use a bit more aloe 1/2c. Makes for a comfortable expulsion.

Valerian root tincture added to a plain water enema I find very soothing and also a good addition to a retention enema. It does help cut down on cramping. I prefer the variety in glycerin base than alcohol base, I find the later a bit irritating.

The most soothing enema recipe that we use is to brew up a big pot of herbal cammomille tea and let it cool down to about 105 and use full strength for your final enema rinse. It makes me glow.

Susan

For me the most soothing solution is make it with baking soda

Catnip tea administered by a purring kitten. Soothing, yet stimulating!

Don't use honey (or anything else containing sugar). For a soothing enema, dissolve a level tablespoon of baking soda in 2 quarts of water and take it very slowly (5 or 6 minutes) so it won't cause cramping.

I like my enemas at 104 degrees with a teaspoon each of salt and baking soda. They are easy and comfortable to take, and I can hold them about as long as I want. I usually do two quarts, a bit more than a teaspoon of each, salt and baking soda.

I realize this is an old post. From recent experience, one tablespoon of sea salt and one teaspoon of baking soda per gallon is very mild. No mucus or other signs of colon irritation.

I've read than an aloe vera solution (2 oz. pure aloe vera liquid per 1 quart of water) is very soothing. Has anyone tried this?

Arianna

Arianna:

I have tried Aloe Vera 2oz/qt, but I find it

irritating. Not like baking soda soothing.

It may just be me and old age (6😎 ?

From all I read on it, I thought it would be

very soothing, but not.

Boone

As usual susie is correct! I like to use Ivory soap and then a plain water rinse. Many on here have stated that Ivory soap enemas cause them to have cramping. However, I have not experienced much difference between an Ivory soap enema and plain water enema; except perhaps, with an ivory soap enema the urge to expel is greater. Ivory soap does seem to do a better job for a "clean-out" enema. If I am doing a series of enemas, only the first two (or on rare occasions three) are with ivory soap, they rest are plain water with salt and/or baking soda added (usually a tblsp each). But that is only what's good for me. Like susie said you have to experiment a little,

If you mean an enema without cramping then try warm water+salt+baking soda and take it really slow.

Suzie nailed it -- there is no perfect recipe. Our bodies are different on different days and we are all different people. You have to find out for yourself, and that's good news! 😁

Personally, I've tried everything from glycerine to coffee to wine to epsom salts to Dr Bronner's Peppermint Soap. I've settled on just plain bottled spring water that's $0.89 a gallon at the local grocery. The other stuff does interesting things, but leaves my bowel really grumpy. I think that, long-term, more exotic ingredients could cause big problems. But, that's just me.

3 quarts of warm water with goat's milk bar soap and Dial triple D bar soap soaked and sudsy plus a table-spoonful of Baking soda and a table-spoonful of sea-salt makes for the perfect, good, hot, soapy enema.

Water temperature makes a difference in how comfortable an enema can be. For refreshing enemas, I like to heat water to 105 F--110 F degrees before I pour it in the bag. Much hotter and you can destroy your intestinal mucosa.

For intense enemas, try chilling the water to the mid 30s and add a few ice cubes. Use a retention nozzle. That enema will be intense. Makes me feel like my toenails are cramping and I pant like a dog. Some days that is just right. 😁

The ONLY painless one I've found is using my husband's urine, fresh of course. He doesn't drink or take any meds, and is free of disease. You can use your own, it's sterile. It may or may not be for you, but I got over any fear of urine long ago when my exhusband surprised me by turning on his hose in my butt. I realized that not only was it not a huge pain, bags, temp, hoses, clamps, but not a physical pain as well.

The closest you can get to the body's natural water is second best, purified water, NOT TAP!!!, with salt. I forget the ratio, I think it was one teaspoon per quart, but I'm sure it's on here somewhere. I HATE cramping. I've had plenty of natural cramps having Crohns disease, I avoid anything that might even think about giving me those type of cramps. So believe me when I say, that for me, the urine has been painless and enjoyable. It's the only way I can enjoy an enema during a disease flare up. The only thing that finally motivates me to get up and go to the bathroom after doing one is not wanting it to move to far into my colon, no pain or sense of urgency.

Also, you may want to inject a small amount of coconut oil, use the good stuff if you can afford it, prior to any fluid. You don't want to retain this too long, or it'll move further than you might want it to. It helps protect the lining of the intestine and also coats it which lessens the likelihood of fluid being absorbed by the colon. I use 2 oz for anal sex prep, and 4-8 oz for enema play.

Plain water, small amount of sea salt with tablespoon of baking soda is the most soothing enema for me. It is all I use.

For me is very relaxing ...

chamomille and no other liquid !

Chamomille enema before going to bed and you will sleep like a baby!

Chamomile tea enemas are very soothing. Set the mood with some candle light .. soft music .. and do not rush and of the enema at all. This will help you to relax and it is also soothing. Start out with a cleansing enema first and then the chamomile tea enema .. taking your time is the key. Another enema that helps to calm is a baking soda and lavender enema. 😃 Enjoy. 😃

These enemas also relax your colon which will prevent cramps but at the same time, prevent you from emptying all the water out of your system. I tried both and prefer a clean and empty colon vs having to wait and wait to either absorb all the liquid or expel it.

As a newbie with enemas, I am wondering what enema recipes are used by others for a relaxing enema that will not cause a lot of cramping or discomfort.

I have found that a combination Epsom Salts - Dr. Bronners Castile soap is both very satisfying and effective. In 4 qts of warm water, I add 2 heaping tbsp. of Epsom Salts, and 8 tbsp. of castile soap (I prefer uncented, but each to his/her own). I do two 2qt enemas, and then generally follow up with a couple warm water salt and baking soda rinses. A thoroughly refreshing routine.

If you want no cramping, stay away from soap. glycerine and Epsom Salts. I've found that straight baking soda is the most mild. Sometimes it won't come out so easily. Next would be normal saline, then tap water. Make sure the water is warm and not too large quantity (2 qts. max.). ''also, take it slowly.

My Doctor prescribed Nifedipine 0.3% in Calmoseptine Ointment. It's a cream compound that only certain pharmacies will mix. It works much better than Preparation H cream https://bestotccreams.com/best-hemorrhoids-creams.html#preparationh

If you already haven't discovered the miracle of baby wipes then try it out. I clean the fissure with the wipes and apply the cream directly to the fissure.

Exercise and diet are important. I've lost 50 lbs and am now a die hard runner. I've also tried to live stress free.

Also stool softeners, probiotics and lots of fiber seem to help. I've tried almost everything, lol.

Based on my experience, a teaspoon of salt in a warm 2 quart tap water enema will be soothing and relaxing. I have done these types of enemas and had no cramps and it was easy to retain. I have also had good luck with Epson Salts. Two tablespoons in a 2 quart warm water enema.

When I have used a castile soap, I have found those to be a bit irritating and harder to hold. I would describe those as stimulating vs. soothing.

And I don't think you can go wrong with just plain warm tap water.

Whatever you use in your recipe, the volume of the enema will often determine if it is soothing. I would suggest using a volume under your max capacity, which will make it easy to take and hold. And if you feel the need to expel, go ahead and expel vs. getting cramps. The goal is for a soothing relaxing and calming enema so don't force things.