Hot shower to help retain an enema?

Got in a hurry when trying to retain a medium-volume enema solution a couple of weeks ago and decided to take a shower BEFORE expelling. I figured, what the heck, if I lost it, I would be in the shower. Surprisingly, the hot shower relaxed my urges and retention became no problem. I think I could have retained it for hours. (But, I purged after about an hour.) Have others experienced this? I have heard about getting into a hot-tub while retaining an enema but more in regard to playing with a partner, not about retaining.

Interesting observation. I'll have to try it. Never read anything on it before this.

Dunstall, What was in the solution? If it was plain water or isotonic, I'm not surprised you held it so long. The shower distracted you from the enema inside you.

Good old coffee so I was absorbing water.

If you are having trouble retaining, it's usually a relaxation issue. I can see how a shower BEFORE an enema will help you take and retain the enema. Once you insert the nozzle, it IS important to stay in position and move around as little as possible.

Once my GF inserts the nozzle its hard for me to NOT move around, if you get my drift.

For me being in the shower while retaining tends to cause the opposite effect- relax and wanting to expel. The warm water tends to cause general relaxation for my entire body and so if retaining an enema then I will want to let go.

Just my observations.

If you are having trouble retaining, it's usually a relaxation issue. I can see how a shower BEFORE an enema will help you take and retain the enema. Once you insert the nozzle, it IS important to stay in position and move around as little as possible.

Lisa, that really is YOUR personal experience, not necessarily that of others.

How long I retain an enema is usually a function of the qty I've taken, the mixture (or recipe of my enema), how full my lower bowels are to begin with, and to some extent, my position when taking (giving myself) an enema. For me, laying on my back is the most relaxing, and allows me to take in a larger quantity, with less urgency to expel. With an M & M enema however, the urge to expel comes on quick, and the position I'm in is irrelevant.

If I have to take an enema by myself, which is usually when I am away on travel, I often do it in the shower. Specifically, I find not only the warmth of the water soothing, but the position helpful. I usually raise my hands above my head and lean gently against the wall opposite the shower head, with my back in a slight reverse arch. Then I aim the shower flow against the small of my back - and away we go! These are usually enemas for 'hygiene' - not so much for fun or for serious constipation.

- jillie

I have had the hot bath relaxation experience with water at about 110F and with enema at 100F.

And on a cold day, coming in after considerable exposure, Uhh Huhh.

But one that surprised me happened when I was having low back pain. I borrowed an inversion table designed for stretching the back with just body weight. With some improvement, a few days later, I set up an enema stand beside it with floor coverings, just in case of a watery accident. In the upright position the flow would stop. But as I tilted back and over, it rushed in. Before I knew it, the gallon jug only had a quart left in it. Since I was set up in the front room, I quit and headed for the pot.