Can you taste it?

I've noticed that when retaining many different enema solutions I can actually taste them. Is it just me, or do others experience this too?

Most notably I've sensed the flavors of coffee, coconut milk, and Dr. Bronners Peppermint soap enemas when holding them.

Yes, that is because the volatile components get absorbed through the colon lining and travel through the bloodstream. When those compounds get to the tongue, you taste it.

Yikes! Does that mean I can taste a good wine in an enema? Adds a new part to the tasting ritual! Of course I don't use alcohol enemas--a good way to OD and die. Also it would be a waste of a good wine I guess.

Since peppermint (the Dr. Bronners you mentioned) is pretty strong, pervasive stuff, it doesn't surprise me that you've been able to taste it once it was injected into your colon. I'd only caution you that you're not making the solution too concentrated. I generally use about 1 tsp per quart of water, and I measure it carefully. If the patient enjoys cramping, I use 1 tbsp instead (that would be 2 tbsp per full bag). But never stronger than that.

The only time I've tasted an enema solution is when I tried using a booze solution. It was vodka, which was easily a 25% solution. Not only could I taste it, but my breath reeked of the stuff. After I read so much that using liquor in an enema can be dangerous, I stopped it completely at least 25 years ago.

I sometimes could taste enemas i took in(soap and milk and molasses), so i'm glad it is normal

I like an occasional Bronner's Peppermint solution (TBSP per QT) but have never noticed any taste from it. This could be in part because I'm a smoker which has dulled my sense of taste, I'm sure.

I have a different, but related question - I think my wife is close to being ready to try some enema play - albeit a bulb rinse via the recommendation from an instructional video on anal sex.

If I were to add a dash of Bronner's to her solution, would I be able to taste it later while rimming her? If so, would it be a pleasant peppermint taste, or a soapy taste? Or something different all together?

I have brushed my teeth with Dr. Bronner's peppermint, and it's not terrible. Not particularly soapy tasting. It certainly wouldn't detract from a rim-job experience on the part of the 'rimmer' in my oppinion.

I would be more concerned for your 'rimee.' Bronner's in an enema solution for a newbie could be a bit intense. I'd start with plain water or a saline solution for a mild soothing experience, saving the peppermint tingle for a more seasoned session to come.

Congratulations, it sounds like your life mate is on the cusp of also being your e-mate. Good luck with this Doug. Let us know how it goes.

There must be no volatile compounds in poop. I often have a colon full of it, yet never taste it.

Hahaha...

There must be no volatile compounds in poop. I often have a colon full of it, yet never taste it.

Ah, but are you sure Quincy? What are you comparing it too? LOL.

Why yes, Ivory and Bronners both. I feel such shame when that happens....I wash my mouth out with KY!

Oddly enough I don't taste the dr bronners but I always swear I could taste ivory soap as I filled.

There must be no volatile compounds in poop. I often have a colon full of it, yet never taste it.

1--not everybody can smell or taste everything

2--people become acclimated to their smells. For example, people may say you have stinky breath, but you don't notice it--that's why.

Stool is FULL of volatile compounds - hence the smell!

I've had similar experiences thinking I might be tasting peppermint after adding Dr Bronner's to my enema water. This usually happens if I retain the soapy enema for 15 minutes or so and I always thought it was strange but don't find any harm from it. I wonder if it's a psychological effect after the colon absorbs the soapy water but I find the sensations pleasurable.

I can often get a taste of salt after a enema with 1 tsp of salt per quart. And it doesn't take long for the taste to be apparent....generally during expulsion.

^^^^ not likely. That's what your blood is already.

Haven't tasted it, but when working hard I could smell the soap in my arm pits. Stopped using that brand of soap and made the solutions milder.

I just tried Dr. Bs peppermint again and I swear I tasted peppermint. I liked the tingling but I only used about a teaspoon for a three quart enema. Next time I may make it even more concentrated!

Can definitely taste it.

Whether you realize it or not, what you are really doing is SMELLING it!!

People with impaired sense of smell also have problems differentiating tastes. The two senses are so closely linked we often can't know which we are really doing!!

Whether you realize it or not, what you are really doing is SMELLING it!!

People with impaired sense of smell also have problems differentiating tastes. The two senses are so closely linked we often can't know which we are really doing!!

NO Lisa. While you may smell the mint, you ARE also tasting it in the same sense as you taste pepper, neither of which are actual tastes in the same sense as sweet, salt, bitter, sour and umami for your savory guys, but you do have a tongue sensation of coolness just like pepper gives the taste/sense of heat.

As the volatile mint is absorbed by the colon, it travels through he blood stream and when the blood gets to the taste buds you do taste it.

I cannot taste the mint at any time during an enema with Dr. Bronners peppermint. I can definitely smell it as my e-mate or I release it. The fragrance is definitely welcome if she or I am releasing particularly odiferous feces. I shall ask my 4 close e-friends if they can taste it. Since I cannot, it never occurred to me to ask. Now, you have made me curious.Are there any ladies who want to join me for Dr Bronner's peppermint SSE's to study (for purely scientific & statistical reasons, of course 😃 ) what portion of the female population can taste their enemas?

I have used peppermint soap enemas and never been able to taste it. If you could taste the peppermint, then shouldn't you be able to taste the soap or whatever you add to your enema solution? I agree with Susie, that if the fragrance is strong enough, you may actually believe you are tasting it.

Okay, I have to quit speed reading these posts! While I recognize that everyone is different, I have used many additives to my enemas over the years (including alcohol) and have never been able to taste it.

Ahh I knew I could taste some of the more creative enemas I've taken but was never sure of the why behind the process.

I can definitely taste the peppermint soap and coffee.

I have not tried coconut milk yet but I have used virgin coconut oil.

Very nice and soothing. Be safe

If I put too much Dr. Bronners peppermint soap in the bag my sub can taste it. Sometimes I can even smell it on his breath. I try to not put too much in, but it does happen occasionally. If only I could figure out a way to cover the out going odor... no amount of soap ever works. 😉

I have tasted the peppermint too

It doesn't happen all the time

I think when I hold it a long time is when I taste it

I just started doing peppermint enemas after decades of plain tap water. As of now I have not tasted the peppermint. I certainly can smell it as expel, but that's it so far in this wonderful enema adventure.

I will do a 2 quart enema with a teaspoon of Bronner's Peppermint soap. I have to admit I can't hold it very long so maybe that is why I don't taste it since it doesn't have that much time to be absorbed into the colon and travel throughout my body and finally to my taste buds.

So I think length of hold time is the key to being able to taste the peppermint or anything else you put in your solution.

I tasted salt during my first salt and soda enema.