Colonics

I had one about 6 years ago. I really did not enjoy the experience.

I have had them and found them helpful. Unfortunately she gave up the business to go to medical school. It was a closed system and I have not been able to find a suitable person to replace her. She is a good person and the medical field will benifit from her being there.

I tried one several years ago, the procedure was not unpleasant but also not at all erotic, just clinical. The problem was when I was driving home I realized a significant amount of water was still in me and it wanted out NOW. Barely made it home and had to run to the bathroom, so if you do get one make sure it is all gone before you leave.

Had several colonics. Experience varied by location.My first was in a Swedish spa. They set it up out in the open in a large room. After a sauna and shower I hopped on the table, nude. The male therapist inserted the speculum and started the procedure. About 5 minutes into the colonic, I was surprised and a bit embarrassed when several young males walked thru the room on the way to the lockers; they stopped and watched and we chatted for a few minutes. Another place I wore a hospital gown and lay on the table while the female therapist administered the colonic.A third place required wearing brief like garments worn backwards, and I had to insert the speculum before the female therapist began. I had colonics from the male therapist at the same establishment and he'd have me get into different positions, massage my abdomen and even crunch me during the colonic as he felt it made for a more effective cleanout. was pretty well empty of water by the time Ieft. I'm in the process today of prepping for a colonoscope exam tomorrow, using calcium citrate and then a dulcolax tab every hour for 14 hours; I'd much rather spend an hour or so getting a colonic right before the exam!

I've been trying to go a couple times a year but things often get in the way of that unfortunately.

I found a great place near me that does them. They have a nice spa package where you get a sauna, massage, and colonic (or enema series). Great people.

I just booked one on living social got it half price cant wait first one

Hey Labcoatlady! I did the same thing - but mine's in GA. I guess the colonic offices all got the same idea for a promotion? Let's see how they turn out.

Keep me updated its my first

I had my first colonic last night. I actually found it very relaxing. He gave me some literature to read and had info about various discount packages they provide to additional treatments. I will definitely have to check them out

I realy enjoy colonics turns me on.

I have enjoyed several colonics with open and closed systems. I also had the privelege of an enema series at OHC in Madison. While I'm an enema addict, those colonics are a very relaxing and beneficial indulgence. If you've found therapists who offer half price discounts, you're in luck.

Enemas and colonics are a very simple pleasure and a massage enhances the experience. Of course, a willing partner can likely get one to a whole new level of sensuality if done in that intimate environment. It's unimaginable that a good cleanse, massage, and prostate/clitoral stimulation wouldn't push most over the edge.

While my colonics have not included any overt sexual stimulation, the long term benefits have enhanced my libido. This type of procedure certainly has some sexually based undertones for me, but the clinical interactions have always been professional and very enjoyable.

I used a colon hydrotherapist to prep me for my last colonoscopy and was very pleased with the process and outcome.

Best wishes Labcoat Lady!

I had issues with electrolyte imbalance during several colonic irrigations. Basically I felt lightheaded and a little naseauous toward the end of the procedure and I think this was due to the large volume of water going in and out, many gallons in most of the sessions I had. I finally found a therapist who agreed to try a series of three enemas, about 1.5 quarts each, and those worked out much better.

I have never had a colonic and I don't think that there is a clinic nearby that offers the service. However from what I have read here on this forum and others, I would choose the closed system over the open one.

I have a colon irrigation every six months

by a very well organized female lady.

They are great....and useful. Meet and interivew the therapist first. Inspect the place for cleaniness. It is probably best they use disposable gear.

One tip: When you have a colonoscopy coming up, go on a low residue diet about 3 days prior. Two days prior, in the afternoon or the evening, get a colonic. There will be very little work for the prep to do, and you will be very clean indeed.

Definitely recommend the closed system vs. the open. Does a much better job and excellent for your overall health. You also need a good therapist in a clean environment using disposable attachments.

I've had a few colonics with the closed system. Very interesting experience. I think the closed system cleans you out better. I've heard that going for a series of colonics can have some great side effects...more energy, skin improvement, and general sense of well being.

I have had a number of colonics. They are very useful for health and there is always the erotic element in it. I have had only women administer the colonic and am very comfortable with that. most of them are involved in health practices and will discuss proper foods to eat for your type, how to "cleanse" in various ways and the types of enemas you might want to take for various purposes. There is no preparation for the colonic except to eat good foods for 24 hour before, if you want, but not necessary. Just be prepared to receive a medical therapy that involves your butt and showing it to a complete stranger (at first), then a person with whom you can speak freely and candidly. They are usually very open-minded. Just be prepared to leak a bit after it is over. There is where I wish a tampon would work! Enjoy!

I've had several colonics here in NYC from an Irish nurse on the UES. The first went very well, using a closed system which she inserted into me. Second wasn't quite so smooth, perhaps because I'd been a bit constipated. A small enema a couple hours previously probably would have helped that greatly because harder stool can tend to push the speculum out & cause leakage. I haven't yet had a colonoscopy, but when I do I'd like to explore using a colonic in place of mag citrate for prep.

A good enema prior to a colonic always helps because stool has to be soft enough to get through the speculum/nozzle, and an enema helps rid the colon of larger/wider/hard stool that would clog or push out the nozzle.

Does anyone have recommendations of where to get colonics in Chicago? I am curious about them but would hear some feedback before just picking a place off of an internet search.

I've had a number of them from a number of different practitioners. Most of them have been good experiences, but I've had a few bad experiences as well.

There was one in Chicago who was excellent. Don't remember the name of the place, but she was on Chicago Avenue, about a mile or so from the lake. She did wonderful lower abdomen while giving the colonic, which put me in ecstasy. This was more than ten years ago, so I don't know if they're still there.

A couple of colon therapists had this habit of angling the speculum upward so that it was pointed towards the navel--which is a different direction than the rectum travels. As such, the edge of the speculum would push against the rectum wall. Then the other end of the speculum would be pressed against the table. This was to secure the speculum so it wouldn't move, but for me it hurt like hell. The second time it happened to me I wrote a long letter of complaint to the clinic. The head of the clinic never apologized but said "I've reviewed your email with the clinician and discussed it with her." So I decided to get a colonic from the head of the clinic. She had me insert the speculum myself and told me to point it toward my navel. I should have said something to her but didn't, and unfortunately, I had the exact same thing happen. I haven't gone back to the clinic since, which is too bad, because they're the only closed system clinic in town.

I've had dozens of colonics over the years, all but two from female therapists. I find them relaxing and quite enjoyable. Most therapists offer nothing sexual during the session, so don't expect any special pleasures.

I wouldn't call the colonics I've had enjoyable, but that's because I have a chronic fissure, so they hurt a bit after the nozzle has been inserted for a while.

I've had several colonics over the years from a few different therapists. My favorites are the ones that use a straight gravity system with the old stainless steel soeculums. I love the feeling of the stainless steel better than the plastic it's more smooth and I always ask for the largest one they have.

Where do go to have this done?

Do a search for colonic or colonic irrigation on the internet or yellow pages.

How do you find a place to get a colonic? ive googled them but I cant find anything in my area. Im not willing to drive super far but there HAS to be someone that does them right?

Misscalifornia, go to i-act.org and click on the referrals tab. Lots of good information on this website. You can choose from a huge and rapidly growing list of colon therapists in the US and Canada, as well as around the World. I-act is the largest and most stringent colon hydrotherapist certification body in the world. Just about every state in the union has at least one good, competent therapist. You'll be in exceptional luck if you live in CA or AZ. Therapists in CA number in the hundreds. There's another certification body called California Colon Hygienists, but I'm not sure what the website is. Good luck on your search. If you find a really good therapist, I'm confident you'll thoroughly enjoy getting colonics.

Miss California- I have also found that a lot of the larger day spas offer this, it's just not well advertised. Look up some day spas and click through the menu of services, and you may find some that offer it.