Now my mother being a firm believer in the classic "Good" enema always saw fit to prepare a nice & very warm soapy with either "Sunlight" yellow soap or alternatively the white "Simple" soap for that supposed gentler effect (Yeah think again !) & on occasion the contents of the "Hospital" dispensary issue, rectangular glass receptacle distinctly marked ENEMA SOAP !! -- Aaaaaah them memories ... Of course being such a well organized / prepared lady she had a variety of watery weapons at her disposal (& got to see / feel/appreciate all), however the greater proportion being administered via the Big white enamel douche can, 6 foot long smooth (rolled ends) clay red india rubber hose with selected black nozzle to take care of the business end of proceedings ...Ooooh ! they were gooood, one definitely got a "Rush" every time literally --guaranteed ! .Geez the anticipation alone while listening to the rustle of soap striking the can echoeing away while one awaits their fate, was truly something else to add to what's coming next.
Of course when still in early childhood one didn't necessarily think so !! Presumably as with many others here & on some occasions with childhood health condition pre-determined, one got to sample the glycerine syringe expertly delivered .... OMG weren't they something else -- no 10 Minute hold with that little bugger.
Even Dr.Higginson got to put in an occasional appearance with a Squirt or 10 but one would assume that was all about time constraints. Even that paraphernalia was kinda fascinating --The shiny dark Blue rimmed white enamel dishbowl 3/4 filled with very warm soapy water, fat rubber floaty thingy hiding within, then came that pfffffft, pffffft, pffffft sound as the air was dispelled, which certainly got ones attention --- If one just so happened to hear that you knew too late, as either way one of us were going to get a "Good" enema. Me being the prime candidate more often than not, my attention span reduced to practically zero while observing what's coming next. Makes ya bum clench just thinking about it !
As regards the salt additive -that rarely ever got a look in -- however glycerine did (hiding in the said "Enema Soap" gel), found that out later but that's another story.
All things considered, still love that nostalgia thing !!.... So guess what's next on my agenda after unloading on you all -- Any wonder they once referred to this situation (Medically Speaking) as the "ENEMA HABIT"-- Although a good enema can generally resolve a range of issues ! -- So glad to see we all agree.
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