Do you prefer enemas or laxatives?

I much prefer enemas to laxatives. I have undergone medical procedures requiring laxatives and experienced side effects such as nausea. I would have rather just done enemas for the preparation.

If I have constipation, which I very very seldom do, I want immediate relief, not relief that's going to kick in some hours later.........hence it's always enemas for me, over laxatives any day of the week. Besides, enema's just feel good going in and coming out. Absolutely no comparison between the two, as far as I'm concerned.

Well, I think that here you won't find many people supporting laxatives! I would be very surprised to see someone who is in an enema forum having a preference for a laxative, especially when constipated, but more in general under any circumstances!

No contest enemas every time.

Laxatives tend to be painful (cramps), and even if efficient most of the time, the result comes only after a few hours. A good enema takes more time to prepare, but the effect is very quick and after one really feels clean and comfortable.

Although i use both, enema / suppository are more preferential for me. In the later case along with bowl cleansing i can also enjoy the stimulation sensation of anal erotism (which is totally missing in laxative).

I've used Colace or Miralax overnight sometimes. However, yesterday I was really feeling out of sorts and grumpy. I took a warm enema with a little sea salt, rested for a few minutes after, and I was a new woman!! Enjoyed grilling salmon and the fixings and having our two daughters over for the evening. If more women were able to get over their hangups and experience the benefits of a simple, therapeutic enema on "those days", I think overall we'd be healthier physically and emotionally, have more energy -- and just feel better!

I replied to this a few yrs ago. No laxitives unless doing an upper to lower clean out. I'm not currently taking enemas every day as I was then, but still 2 to 4 times a week. No need for laxatives.

Enemas even if it takes an hour much quicker than a laxative and more predictable!!!

Well, I think that here you won't find many people supporting laxatives! I would be very surprised to see someone who is in an enema forum having a preference for a laxative, especially when constipated.

I agree, for in my opinion exactly this is the main reason.

Do you know if there exists an opinion poll upon the manner of relieving a constipation?

The one thing I hate is the preparation prior to a colonoscopy. Those laxatives are terrible. In fact I hate laxatives. So my vote is enemas. Simple and easy when there's a need. If only a simple enema would do the job. Enemas every time if there's a need or a want.

For me it's enemas don't like laxatives

No contest gotta be an enema . You know when it will work and how long it will take . No surprise "hits you' while your stuck in traffic or at an unscheduled meeting you can't get out of, as laxatives will do to you. I'll take the enema any day.

No doubt enemas. Mostly 2 quart soapsuds, but on occasion a fleet. The only laxatives I use are glycerin or Ducolax suppositories.

Orally Mirilax or milk of magnesia are my default laxatives. No cramping, and softens the movement.

Often doesn't work on its own, though, so it's an enema anyway. There's still an advantage to having taken it, as the expulsion is easier.

Sometimes I use bisacodyl suppositories, though I'll probably try the bisacodyl+glycerin mix next time I use suppositories. It's supposed to work better.

Always prefer an enema over a laxative.

I perfer laxatives because they have helped me once one year at the age of 14 after I had surgery on my left toe. I have never had an enama but, if I ever have real bad constipation, I will call my doctor and ask what needs to be done. I have learned that enemas are for that kind of a problem.

Depends on purpose/intent. Laxatives only if I need to clean out my small bowel as well as colon for a colonoscopy or surgery. Pooping out a whole lot of soft or frank liquid waste is mildly satisfying but not remotely sexual or really enjoyable. Enemas provide a whole plethora of interesting and fantastic mental and physical sensations including anorectal stimulation from the nozzle/DBCatheter, rectal and colon/belly filling and prolonged distention, along with (often intensely submissive) sexual stimulation from same. Laxatives can be useful. Enemas are fun.

Eric

For fast relief, or just for fun, Dulcolax suppositories. For an oral laxative, a double dose of Correctol, which is also a bisacodyl laxative. As kids, Sis & I got Fletcher's Castoria at bedtime every night. We got a BM first thing in the morning, but over time, we needed larger doses. If it didn't work before breakfast, Mom gave us a glycerine (or sometimes Dulcolax) suppository to hold while we ate breakfast. If she wasn't pleased with that BM, we were kept home for a series of soapy enemas. Frequently, we both got the suppositories and enemas even if only one couldn't go. She would tell us that we both ate the same food, so probably we both needed the cleanout. All this aside, I still prefer a series of large soapy enemas for that wonderful feeling of the warm flood working deep inside, and the clean feelings after they do their work.

I only take a laxative if a doctor orders, say for some tests or something similar. Enemas are my way to keep things moving in good condition. Been doing them for over 60 years.

Because of health problems I use a ton of laxatives and stool softeners , at my worst period I used 8 orally with 2 suppositories nightly,after my stroke my doctors who thought I shouldn't be straining before then really felt strongly that I not strain so now I only use 4 , but 1 of them unfortunately tastes horrible ( it's very sweet)but does the most good, depending on how and when i take it depends on how it works , i can have anything from multiple easy stools a day or can clear everything out in one shot, its a laxative given to kids afraid of the toilet at school , because its ungodly sweet they are happy to take it every morning , attempting to avoid the toilet then becomes an issue they cant win , the longer you avoid going the more it works basicly "relieving" you of the choice ,in very short order it goes from I think I can go to having a blowout wherever you are , kids only need to have that happen a couple of times before they realize if I need to go ,I am going because the embarssament , take it in the morning before breakfast and by lunch time you will need to go ,by 1 pm it will make your decision for you , in the prescribing literature ( there is a unique medical condition it treats) it warns physicians that when prescribing this to an adult to prescribe diapers also because the large doses people need to treat their illness , they will have zero voluntary control and will have liquid movements anywhere anytime , but no matter how much a person would hate that dead is forever.

That said when you work at a high stress job, you have n hour long commute each way You are the mother of two girls and an infant boy, you can't always do an enema when you want and you have to rely on the less-desirable option

Somewhat similar, but I have it set up so I have the time for enemas when I need them. Part of that is my body, part is the job - I can't rely on stronger laxatives to work in a given period and I can't rely on being able to get to the bathroom rapidly when I'm at work. Combine that with discomfort caused by oral stimulants and I've decided to stick with low dose gentle "incentive" stuff orally and find 30-60 minutes for 1-2 enemas when needed. Remember you don't need to clean everything out as if you were entertaining visitors up there, just get the big chunks.

I always will give myself an enema over taking a laxative. Do not want to screw up my natural system with chemicals. I personally have never had problems and needed laxatives and prefer just using simple old water to clean myself out. I usually give myself a couple of days in between enemas so as to allow my system to work on its own. I do not want to do anything to weaken my system's natural ability to remove waste nor weaken my muscles and such..

We already receive too many chemical products, which are most unhealthy.

An enema is more time consuming then laxatives, but:

- they are natural, as long you just add salt to the water

-you can plan and control the process, no urgent need to expell at a wrong time

-no cramps, if well administered

So enema is the correct answer

I have no scientific evidence, but in my opinion, enemas are far less habit forming than laxatives, plus enemas are much more enjoyable.

Salt is a chemical, water is a chemical.

Natural means very little. Arsenic compounds are often natural, as is digitalis. Both can be very dangerous when misused.

Not saying that enemas aren't safe when done properly, just saying that "natural" and "synthetic chemical" are not synonyms for safe and dangerous (respectively).

As for time consuming, enemas do take up 80%-100% of your focus when you're doing them, vs 30-100% for laxatives/suppositories, but you know exactly when the enema is going to be taking that focus. With an oral laxative you have to be prepared for the attention requirement to spike at any time, sometimes unpredictably.

I prefer enemas every time. But, sometimes, if I really want to feel cleaned out, I will take 3 or 4 laxative tablets the night before and then take large enemas in the morning. I think the previous night's laxative tablets helps the enema water to go higher into my colon the next morning. At least it feels that way to me. I though enjoy enemas whereas laxative tablets alone usually give me cramps and a feeling of sluggishness for days. Enemas never do that to me...

I prefer enemas but do occasionally use Ducolax and/or glycerin suppositories prior to my enema treatments or sometimes by themselves if I don't have time for an enema. But if I use suppositories, I try to have an enema sometime soon after as it will flush out the residual remnants of the suppositories and will minimize any long lasting after effects. I don't like to use oral laxatives unless I can afford to stay close to a toilet for multiple days at a time. You don't know when the after effects will kick in.

Always enemas. but got soap sticks also when young. Don't use them now.

Enemas hands down for me. 😜