Do you prefer enemas or laxatives?

For my home treatments as to my constipation issues when a kid mom's ‘ home remedy ‘ was always the enema over the oral laxative . This was her treatment of preference when she ’ could not shift the gears ’ which as often as not was commonplace for her digestive system . I still prefer an enema as my ‘ laxative of choice ’ when the need arrives .

The only time I took a laxative between a couple of two quart enemas within 24 hours, was in preparation for a Colonoscopy. I took the Miralax the day before and a couple of salt and baking soda enemas the morning of. And it was a good thing I did the enemas before my appointment. Judging from the return from those enemas that morning, the Miralax I’d taken the day before, hadn’t done it’s job.

Just to note: The two rinse enemas were my add, not part of the normal prep.

The point of both is to induce a bit of “chaos” (other words diarrhea). With an enema the chaos is a little more controlled and predictable. With laxatives, well all bets are off. I have done both and do both together. If things work out this week, I plan on doing a Miralax-Dulcolax colonoscopy prep type clean out and there will be a couple of enemas in the mix as well. Going to be a very busy Wednesday…

Elaine

I choose an enema. Water won't hurt you in any way. And it will act at the same moment. Only you can not do an enema with soap. If the effect of the water is not enough, you can add regular salt.

I'll take MiraLAX, and if that's not enough after overnight, I'll do an enema. Even in this age of pharma Fleets, I think families should still have an enema bag.

ALWAYS an enema….https://en.zity.biz/gallery/image/87220

Enemas always seem more fun and pleasurable than oral laxatives. The enema adds to arousal where as the oral laxative doesn't. Just my opinion.!

I prefer to take an enema whenever I am constipated. A laxative takes much too long to work on me. I am constipated; I take an old-fashioned enema; I feel myself an I can go on with my day.

As I have posted here before, both enemas and laxatives (and suppositories) have their place. I normally prefer enemas for fast relief of constipation, and for their “other” benefits. That said, suppositories also provide quick relief for those times when you just feel plugged up and an enema is not practical. Laxatives are my third choice for constipation relief. Although they can be the most thorough for cleaning the entire digestive tract, there is the problem that they keep you tethered to a bathroom because of the uncertainty of when they will work. When I want a total cleanout, I use all three. I start with a fast for 16 - 24 hours, limiting intake to water and clear liquids. four hours before bedtime the night before, I take a purgative dose of bisacodyl tablets. I follow that at bedtime with two ounces (30 ml) of castor oil. (Emulsified with 8-10 oz orange juice in a blender, to make it easier to drink.) This produces a good BM first thing in the morning. (I wear a diaper to bed that night, as this combo may produce a BM during the night. If I dream that I'm shitting, I probably have messed the diaper.) After the morning BM, I drink a bottle of magnesium citrate, followed by several glasses of water. I go about my morning at home, waiting for the inevitable urge to purge that usually follows in +/- two hours. Once the diarrhea subsides, I start with 3-4 laddered SSE's, starting small with 1 qt, then 2, then3 and finally 4. These are spaced about an hour apart, and the last return is usually clear straw colored water. I finish the day with a 4 qt salt & baking soda rinse, and sometimes a second 4 qt S&S rinse just because I love that warm, full feeling. The entire procedure takes most of the day, and by 10 PM, it is safe to go to bed, as there's nothing left inside. I drink several diet Gatorades as I wait for the liquid BM's to subside, in order to replace lost electrolytes. Since losing my sister, I'm in the market for a woman to share these experiences.

Just wondering if anyone has ever used MiraLax in an enema? Does it work faster than drinking?

I prefer enemas every time. Using warm and taking it slow is the safest and more effective method.

Hands down (or should I say “bag up”) I prefer enemas over laxatives!

I'm giving enemas for rather long time. But I've first time tried it on myself only several years ago.

My hand was badly injured. Pushing on a toilet cause blood to flow from the wound. And it was painful as hell.

In several days this caused THE Constipation.

One of my dear and near patients insisted on helping me via enema. It was a bit of revenge. But she was very gently.

This was a great relief!

And from so on I'm using enemas on myself when needed.

Considering that I'm trying to avoid medications. Both hands for enema!

I prefer the enema every time. At least you know when it will work. And, it is way more fun than the oral route.

Enemas. The only time I've used laxatives was for a colonoscopy prep and I did enemas first.

It's very dependent on the situation for me, though for honest-to-goodness constipation where I know the next BM is going to be miserable, it's the bulb enema for me. It makes the experience significantly less miserable and in rare cases, a bit fun even.

For when I want something preemptive, I'll take a full bag enema. That cleans me out a fair bit and is plenty fun from start to finish, and I can do it frequently. However, if I'm strapped for time or privacy, I'll take a laxative instead. The time difference is just too significant, unfortunately, as much as I'd love to do one every single time.

I'm not a fan of laxatives. From time to time they might seem a little more convenient but years ago there was an occasion when I took a Dulcolax one evening and the next morning got up, got dressed, ate breakfast and headed off on a two hour car trip. Of course the laxative kicked in about half way where there were no immediate great places to stop. After about 15-20 mins of curling my toes and trying to ignore the churning in my gut I got to a convenience store/gas station. Any longer and it would have been a true disaster. From then on, I've opted for an enema every time.

It's always been an enema from age 8 on. My Mom and step-dad were the ones to give them to me. They both loved my little rosebud hole and made sure it was well lubed before they inserted the nozzle into it. I was getting prostate massages before it grew.

You have to remember that back in the 50's doctors were prescribing enema's for just about every ailment that any family member may have had. From the common cold to stomach cramps etc. It was the cure all.

For me, the choice of laxative v. enema depends on what I'm trying to do….. get relief from being unable to poo or playing.

If it's the former and for some reason have not pood in a couple of days and just need a ‘little help’ to0 go without excessive straining, I'll take a full cap full dose of Miralax in the evening a couple of hours before bedtime and then a dose of Senna at bedtime, either ExLax pills or now the new laxative gummies. This usually results in a soft, formed, easy to pass, poo soon after breakfast. If this does not happen by lunchtime it's time for the bag, with my preference of nozzle being a soft red rubber Fr 28 colon tube inserted high. In general, I want complete relief, but gently and without discomfort. The combination of the nighttime laxatives and the morning enema, if needed, accomplishes this.

If the intent is play, things are quite different. I generally start with a liquid glycerin enema of about 1 Oz and retain until the urge to poo is intense, then evacuate. Then it's Coloclean time. Since it's hard to pee with the Coloclean speculum in and inflated, my preference is to be cathed with a Duette, connected to a bed bag. With the catheter in place, the Coloclean speculum is inserted and the balloon inflated. The enema series then starts and is usually clear water, water with Dulcolax, water rinse, water with baking soda, and finally coffee. Each of the enemas is retained as long as comfort will permit. The absorbed water is peed out continuously throughout the session which takes several hours.

Enemas only! Laxatives don't agree with me.

Enemas over laxatives, any day! Plus the fullness of an enema feels great and you don't have to sit around waiting for it to work. Now if you are talking a suppository and enema, that is a different story 😃

My sub prefers the enemas. I prefer giving the enema along with sex, though those days are gone right now.

I use laxatives, fleets, for punishments. They, along with the air that is injected, is crampy and quick. Not what he enjoys. Hence my reason for giving them.

I don’t get why anyone would not rather take an enena than a laxative. They work efficiently and immediately. No pills or uncertainty but suppos are great enema prep. They really make an enema so much more effective. And for the right people….fun.

I don’t get why anyone would not rather take an enema than a laxative.

Even in taking an high enema you will be able to cleanse your colon, but not more.

In swallowing a good dose castor oil you will be able to cleanse your intestines completely.

Enemas, of course, because they work faster and are far more pleasurable, and there is the added bonus of a climax or two during the process.

I cant think of any reason that i would ever take a laxative over a quick bulb enema that works in minutes

Aside from all the practical issues (speed, predictability, taste (?), etc) as far as things go, did anyone ever get aroused or erect from a laxative??!!?? Let's go hang a bag!!

I like to feel the water entering my rectum..

Enema plain old soap and water. It soaks the poop out and is safe . Plus it works right a way. For sexy stuff it is for me fun as well with some more creative mixtures. Medamucil is ok I use that . It helps .

Aside from all the practical issues (speed, predictability, taste (?), etc) as far as things go, did anyone ever get aroused or erect from a laxative??!!??

In know upon this one: About 15 minutes after having swallowed a good dose castor oil this one will begin its activity in the duodenum. Lying on the bellyside in your bed you will remark this gentle gut feeling. So, in the case that you will have a sleepless night swallowing castor oil will be a very efficient medicine against insomnia, but don't worry: You will wake up in good time.