Do you prefer enemas or laxatives?

My wife likes to dominate me sexually and I find it stimulating as well although it does have unpleasant aspects. She has given me suppositories but especially likes to make me drink a foul-tasting laxative, either by itself or more frequently as a preliminary to an enema to fully flush me out. She is especially fond of administering a disposable phosphate enema to me orally as I kneel in front of her. The ingredients and dosage are identical to Phospho-Soda and even cheaper. It works as fast as a bottle of Citrate of Magnesia, and tastes far worse.

Let me make clear that I'm no fan of suppositories, and here's why:

A couple of years ago, Right after I left for college, Dad was working the second shift (3:30pm-12M) at a location about an hour's drive from home.

I woke up about 6:30am, and could not get his usual morning BM.

He decided to use one Bysacodyl(Generic Dulcolax) Suppository.

He inserted it, and according to directions, got it turned sideways so that it was touching the bowel wall. He got shaved, showered and dressed and went about his day. Right after breakfast(about 1 hour after inserting the suppository) he got a medium-sized, slightly loose BM. he figured it had done what it was going to do, and went about the day.

he left for work just after 2:00pm, as usual. On the way to work, He was glad he was in the car alone, because he kept passing gas.

He started feeling a BM coming on about 20 minutes from work.

By the time he got there, he had to run directly to the restroom. he passed LARGE AMOUNTS OF LIQUID POOP, same as what you get when you take an oral laxitive. It lasted a good 20 minutes, he ended up clocking in 10 minutes late and getting docked.

He also had to run to the restroom every 20-30 minutes, for the entire shift and got writen up for excesive bathroom breaks. He could not eat more than about half his lunch due to nausea. He also spent most of lunch break in the restroom!

By the time he got off, there was not much left in the lower bowel, and he was able to make it home before he had to go again. He went to bed still passing a little gas, but the effect was mostly worn off.

The next day, things were normal. At work He made up a lie about food poisoning.

That stirred a memory of when I must have been about 6 or 7. He raised me as a single parent, I still don't know if my mother is alive or not!

I was having a time going first thing in the morning. It was summer so I was not in school. We were scheduled to meet his parents to go to lunch. It was for his birthday which came up later that week. We discussed it, and we agreed that I didn't want to be sick and miss lunch with grandma, and there really was not enough time for an enema, so I would take a glycerin suppository. He explained to me how to use it, and gave it to me wrapped in a kleenex. I was able to get it in successfully lying on my bed.

My experience with that glycerine suppository was almost identical to what he went through 15 years later with the Dulcolax!!!

From now on, it's enemas for both of us! I don't even keep suppositories around the house anymore!!

My experience with Dulcolax tablets is not that much better!

Bysacodyl is a widely-used laxative. It is sold under the brand name Dulcolax, and generics. A second form is suppositories, where there are brands by Dulcolax, Fleet, and generics. There is a Fleet Bysacody mini-enema as well. The fleet Bysacodyl mini enema, I have only used as a pre-enema to an Epsom Salt and Soapsuds enema, never as a stand-alone. I think this still qualifies me to describe my experiences in some detail. I am not recommending, or slamming the product at all, I am simply trying to explain what I have experienced.I am only describing what happened, and letting you judge for yourself!

I DO consider the suppository experience a negative one that I don't care to repeat! The experience with the oral form also DID involve twice the normal dose, and that may have been a factor in it's behavior. I don't know if I'll ever take oral bysacodyl again, but, if I do, I certainly will time it very differently, that is, I'll take it at bed time! There were 2 occasions over the last 4 years when I took bysacodyl as a stand-alone laxitive. Most recent of those was about 3 months ago. I woke up at 5:30 AM, just a few minutes earlier than I usually do. It was Monday Morning so I was off work that day.

I shaved and showered, and I took 6 generic bysacodyl tablets. It was just about 6:20AM when I swallowed them, I made sure to note the time. I did not eat breakfast, I took my prescription blood pressure drugs as I usually do. I went about my day. By Lunch, NOTHING had happened! I decided just to drink some Gatorade, but I was wondering what the problem was. I didn't want to eat, for fear of causing problems with the bysacodyl.

Every other laxative I've ever taken in my life, and I've tried most of the ones on the market, has produced some indication that I had taken it, some sort of gurgling, cramping, gas, feeling of bloat, something! Even the glycerin suppository I took an hour before I wrote this produced some burning for the first few minutes, than some gurgling, then some bloating, and now alternating between bloating and that slight pain that tells me there is something happening in there. I experienced NONE of that with the bysacodyl tablets. There was no indication at all that I had even taken the stuff! I did not feel a thing!!

I was considering how long I should wait before taking a soapsuds enema and declaring failure. At EXACTLY 3:49PM, the bysacodyl took effect. I barely made it the dozen paces from my computer to the toilet; there was ABSOLUTELY NO ADVANCE WARNING! It just went to work. By the time I could get on the toilet, there was already a little bit in my underwear! 20 minutes later, it was done, everything was out, and the feeling was similar to what I feel after taking a Fleet Enema!

It's almost a cliche from years ago. Why would you put a chemical through your entire system to take care of a problem in the last few inches? Laxatives are unpredictable. An enema usually takes care of the problem in a few minutes.

Laxatives are bad for you. They mess up balance in your bowels, you never know when they are going to hit you and how long it will last. too much cramps. And they create dependency for over a period of time continues use.

Enemas are better, more controlled, more sexy and healthier. Suppositories are not bad either, especially, if you are really impacted, suppository can open the way for enema.

Thanks for your support Sewecctentric, that's exactly what I was looking for.....a real doctor that isn't prescription happy. Someone who has all the access to hospitals (if ever needed), yet still understands that you should get down to the root of the problem, not just treat the symptoms.

I too prefer an enema to a laxative for the same reasons expressed previously. But first and foremost is you just never know when a laxative is going to take effect. I could envision some scenarios when that could be more embarrassing than being caught sneaking an enema by your mother 😁. As for Fleets...well let me say I remember discussing that with a lady on line once and; though she was somewhat embarrassed when talking about enemas, stated she would "rather take a quart of plain water than a Fleets, it was faster, surer, and a whole lot cheaper! Not to mention I knew I had one!"

As I former devout user of oral laxatives, I will add my advice. We all know laxatives work on an unpredictable schedule. Sometimes they don't work at all.

When they failed me, I switched to the enema. The main reasons people have constipation is a bad diet, lack of sleep, stress and lack of exercise. The diet part is easy to fix. Adequate bulk will make the normal healthy body evacuate on a regular basis. I added a fiber cereal and some granula bars to my regular diet and now seldom have any constipation. It is something everyone should try. The only downside is that if it works for you then you will need to find another excuse for doing enemas.

Why take chemicals when you can take a relaxing, sexy, wonderful, good, exciting, sweet Enema?

L.

I will take an enema over a laxative any day! The only laxative I have ever taken in my life was the oral prep prior to my colonoscopy. I have used suppositories a few times also.

I vote for a simple enema over a laxative anyday because of both the unpredictability of laxatives, and the joys of an enema. However, I've on occasion taken stool softeners -- when the need arises -- rather than go through the ministrations of preparing and cleaning the enema apparatus.

My view is very similar to klistersforme and may go back to my childhood, when my mom thought a warm soapsuds enema was the only predictable, thorough way to cure constipation. I don't think I ever saw a laxative in the house.

I think laxative makers try to benefit on fear of enemas by people who never had a good old-fashioned one.

I do use stool softeners when needed, especially when I am traveling and an enema is more difficult to set up and take.

I have found that an enema is a much better alternative to laxatives. One less chemical in your body is always a plus. Not to sound like the commercial, though, Activia yogurt has made a definite difference. Since I began eating it, I have not had a bout of constipation. I thought the commercials were stupid, but I tried it and it worked. Those of you who are diabetic, Activia Light is great! I haven't had any spikes in sugars from it. The sugars in AL are from natural sources.

I would take an enema over a laxative any day. When you take a laxative orally, you have no way of predicting when it'll kick in, nor can you guage the intensity of the laxative.

Laxatives are so unpredictable and usually unpleasant.

I think an enema is better. I have heard of some harsh laxative stories, but knock on wood, I have not had any constipation to the point of needing a laxative or really an enema. Enemas are more or less for fun.

I think laxatives are about the $$. The pharmaceutical companies want the money. Why would they lead consummers to believe they could do something simple with a 10 to 20 dollar piece of equipment that lasts for years and some water instead of using some medication that could be kind of expensive and are suppose to be so "comfortable with no cramps".

Also, I have a family member that goes to the doctor for every little stupid ache and pain and wants a pill to fix it. Another family member seemed to want to have a certain disease and did not stop going to various doctors till she was happy. It almost seemed like she wanted to have that particular disease.

People out there might just not want to deal with the clean up of enema equipment, or don't have the time or some other excuse for not doing it. Maybe they just want to pop a pill in their mouth and more or less forget about it.

My point is, why are Doctors often pro laxative rather than pro enema? I have a feeling that the large pharmaceutical companies have something to do with it. I would guess that 30 to 50 years ago, it was the exact opposite. Correct me if I am wrong.

The laxative companies won't make much from us,that's for sure.As for myself,I take my enemas about every second or third day so my system seldom gets constipated anyway,and besides,enemas are more enjoyable.Will anyone disagree?Let the good times flow.w/m72yrs/W.MA

I haven't taken a laxative in years and never intend to take another. If I am going on a trip I carry along my higginson rig. It is far more reliable than a laxative and the relief is instant. It is also soooooooo much more enjoyable. I've never had a laxative make me reach orgasm

Jimbeaux

Sometimes I start an enema session either with two dulcolax (pills) in the evening or two table spoons of castor oil in the morning. When my guts are empty, the enema session ist beginning...

If I'm wanting an wine enema, I start with epsom salt in the morning. When it starts to work, I insert two CO2-suppo's.

Two hours later I take a wine enema, looking a film or watching pictures...

I do not use laxatives or suppositories because you never know when they will kick in. I take an enema and I know that it will clean me out and I don't have to worry about accidents when it is over.

No! I hate OTC laxatives. They are soooooo bad for your system. And be careful with some of the nasty oral solutions; they can cause kidney damage in some causes.

I do if I am severely constipated. I take a stimulant lax the night before and a deep tap water enema in the morning. The enema brings a lot more stuff out when I already have the lax brewing in my system.

I normally don't use laxatives. But, about twice a year when I want a complete cleanout, I will take about 4 Dulcolax tablets early in the day. When they kick in, I wait for the urge and some cramping to start. Then I will take a good 2 quarts of soapy water followed by one or two clear rinses.

When I finish, I feel great and very relaxed.

I usually take an enemas or take laxatives. I do not like taking chemicals into my body. I do not like an uncontrolled poop, take an enemas and get it over with, the next day you might be on a big date and need to rush out.

I generally try to avoid using laxatives. I have tried a Dulcolax suppository before, and while it got the job done fast, the side effects are not pleasant. The potential health effects of laxatives are simply not worth it unless you absolutely need them.

I agree. Waiting for a laxative to kick in is frustrating. The typical colonoscopy prep has you taking those, along with drinking salt water and a whole lot more things that are in the catalog. When I prep for a colonoscopy I do the clear liquid diet and only take citrate of magnesia, mid-day on the day before the exam. But I also surround that with large isotonic enemas. It seems to work although I never tell the doc that I did anything other than what they told me to do (they don't like to be wrong). The key seems to be taking two 2-3 liter enemas the morning of the exam, as close to the exam time as possible (allowing for travel and the inevitable waiting in the clinic). It works for me, anyway.

I agree with the previous posters that an enema is much more reliable than a laxative. I guess that is how a lot of us were brought up if we needed 'help" when ill or just constipated.

I don't see any need for suppositories or laxatives. (Neither ever really worked for me anyway.) I don't like putting all those harsh chemicals (laxatives) through my entire digestive system just to clean out the tail end. The timing is also a problem. An enema works immediately and positively were you want it to and If one won't do the job you keep going until you get what you want. "Enemas till clear!"

When I was very young, I had constipation issues. Laxatives were the thing, even though my mother had a syringe always hanging in the bathroom. I hated them, even then. (milk of magnesia) there came a day when I realized what my mom was doing for her issues so I asked if there was anything else that could be done. She wasn't sure, so she talked to my father, etc. They deemed that I was old enough, so the new activity began.

Now, I don't remember if I had experimented on my own, but I think I had. So this was how it happened. I really enjoyed them and after about a year or so, I ceased complaining and just took over my own administering.

I haven't used an oral laxative since, but I also have never had any constipation issues since. It's probably just rationalization, but I think that an enema "works out" the colon. A lot of water must be pushed out, so the colon works harder than usual. Keeps it in "tone", etc. It doesn't matter though, I would do them in any event. (Not keeping up with my site "name", no FunnyFun about that.)

I have come to the conclusion that it is dumb to wait for a laxative of any sort or brand to work and just ready a bulb or bag of your choice and do the body good with an enema. There are so many health benefits with the regular use of an enema. If I want relief I want it now. Don't believe me, do some research of your own on the net. You'll be pleasantly surprised. Chas

Enemas vs. Laxatives! Ok, let's see. The last time I bought a laxative, it was years ago. I remember reading the directions, and afterwards, it said "Works in six to twelve hours". Ok, my own personal experience with most enemas is that they work in about six to twelve seconds. Also, laxatives often have side affects that can mess up a person's digestive track from one end to the other. Enemas generally work in the colon only. Lets forget about what the "main stream" medical community is trying to tell us for just one moment. How quick do you want relief? Six to twelve hours with a high risk of possible side affects? Or six to twelve seconds with almost no risk of side affects? You decide!!