What volume is a real enema??

My question is: What do you consider a real enema as far as quantity is concerned? Two, three, four or more quarts?

I consider two quarts minimum before I believe I've had a true enema. Anything smaller is considered a disappointment not an enema.

I'm really interested in peoples thoughts on this.

Just my take on this Chucke, but I don't go for the "all out" quantity on the first fill as cleaning out the residuals will open up more free space for the enema solution. Sometimes I'll wind up with up to six separate enemas prior to achieving my goal of "expulsions until clear"; sometime I can do that with less-just depends on how much I've evacuated prior to starting my cleansing series.

To sum it all up for me, I'm happy when I run clear, however many that takes. Naturally, the cleaner I am the more I can take in one fill, but I don't worry about the quantity of each fill to satisfy my needs. I go the slow, erotic route to increase my pleasure in the process.

Chucke, I don't know how many of my posts you have read on my personal feelings about enemas, but I can honestly say, they really just are not my thing. I have had a few enemas that I didn't hate, and one that was pretty okay.

With that being said, I am basically, for all intense and purposes, an enema newbie. I do not know what it is like to do enemas until clear, and as a nurse I have never had an order to do so.

There are times when I have active colitis that I can't even take in a half a quart. I have taken a full 2 quarts a few times, but that is rare and it takes me a good 45 minutes to expel that. At the end of that time I am absolutely exhausted. I don't know how you take so much and so many? Aren't you tired when you are done?

Mashie

A real enema can be anything from a teaspoon to a gallon. Period.

Volume is NOT part of the definition of "enema".

It depends on the purpose of the enema. If someone is really plugged up, starting with a pint of irritating solution (like Ivory soap) will start the process. Then going to a quart or more will give further relief. Finally, 2 quarts will give a good response. For barium enemas, the disposable bags are made to hold 2.5 or 3 liters to handle those patients with larger colons. For infants and small children, a few ounces given by bulb is sufficient. We klysmos tend to like large fillings and I always start with 2.5 qts., but don't go above that, as I feel extreme discomfort. If I've emptied out with an oral PEG solution for colonoscopy prep., I can take 3 qts. of tap water for a final cleanse. (Tap Water Only, as irritants like soap can give a false image of early ulcerative colitis).

I agree with Mod. Mashie, enemas do tire me out from the expulsion and I usually lay on the bed after taking and expelling one; generally for at least a half hour, or more. This didn't happen when I was in my 30's, but I suppose with advancing age, it's to be expected.

All the fountain syringes and canisters I saw made in the mid-20th century were 2, or 2.5 qts., so I guess that quantity was called a real full enema.

This whole thing about volume is rather beyond the point and very often just plain BS. Have any of you actually looked at a real one gallon paint can and figured out getting that thing all inside you? As far as 2 plus gallons inside . . well the BS meter just goes right off scale. Pleasure and sensual feelings are what its all about not some sort of contest in your fantasy world. EMOM and DEBGiRL have this sooo well figured out from a sense of pure pleasure for its own sake. Cheers to them!

By definition, any amount of fluid injected into the rectum, could be considered an enema. As to what volume of liquid constitutes a "real" enema, that depends on each person's perception and comfort level.

Well since you're "looking for thoughts" I'd have to say that I've always considered 2 qts to be a 'standard' enema. Hospital Sse are 1800cc ....prox a qt and a half. So, I'll have to go with 1-1/2 to 2 qts. --butt they're ALL good!

the boxcar

A home health nurse taught me the "one-two" enema if I'm backed up -- that is one quart (about one-half of my syringe) followed after resting for a few minutes by the full two-quarts. Angie was a young nurse when she cared for me. She was only 23, I was 22 at the time. Her "one-two" enema I never found in any nursing books; it was probably a personal method she taught her patients. However, this made sense to me at the time, and I find this method easier, much more comfortable and effective than trying to fill my insides with high volume, which in itself does not define a "real enema." Angie put a tube up me using a disposable hospital bag that's shown in the nursing videos. Not that high, 4-6 inches. She said that gently pushing a tube into the lower sigmoid as the solution is given reduces the pressure in the rectum to release and helps in retention. As a result, I've preferred using a rectal tube instead of the nozzles that come with the bags. I used a No. 20Fr. tube from a medical supply. A few years ago I replaced it with a 24 size, rounded tip, very comfortable.

I am a bit surprised Vicky at what you said. It's not because I doubt you or anything, I just have personally never heard of the "one-two" method concerning an enema, or anything else for that matter.

Also personally speaking you are talking to the queen when it comes to bowel blocks and what not, lol. If I am blocked or even partially blocked I am lucky to get a half pint in me, much less one quart then after a moment another 2 quarts. Heck, I couldn't take that much even if I was completely cleaned out, lol.

More power to you sister, lol.

Mashie

I think a "real enema" is by nature similar to a "real American" something everybody (on here) holds in high esteem but is by nature different to the beholders. My definition would be any liquid injected into the rectum deliberately to achieve an effect.

I think that a 2-2.5 quart enema would be considered a good and proper enema. However with a Fleet Disposable enema, one bulb or at most two makes met get things "moving" right along right on out of my plumbing right quick!! Just as a note, I do not really care for Fleet's as there seems to be carry over effect making you have to return to the bathroom several times!! Karen

I like a good 2-3 quarts, and anything less than 1.5 qt and I just feel cheated. Like others have said it a personal preference.

I've never viewed an enema in this regard. I've always viewed an enema by its result - am I cleaned out to the degree I want to be. That said, I try to clean out at least 4 times/week and sometimes get to do this 5 days/week. The 1st day (generally Monday) my first enema intake may be only about 2/3 quart. After it is expelled and I have more room, I generally take in 2 quarts. I almost always repeat the 2 quart volume again and may try to get to 2 1/2 - 3 quarts. I don't recall ever taking in more than 3 quarts. If I insert the hose nozzle (shower hose - not enema bag)) more than 2" some fluid always escapes so knowing the exact volume I'm getting isn't possible. I do know that 3 repetitions of 2 quarts will have me fairly clean and 4 or 5 repetitions of 2 quarts and I will be extremely clean. On the 2nd - 5th days of taking enemas in a week, the 1st intake is generally 2 quarts as I'm fairly well cleaned out by the previous day's enema. My last enema of the week is normally on Friday which is why Monday starts with a lesser volume first enema.

I think any enema is a real enema if it accomplishes its intent regardless of volume or type.

That being said, based on what I have read in various home health and first aid books as my interest in enemas developed, I would consider two quarts as the "average" enema size for an adult. But one size does not fit all. I personally tend to be on the short side of that. For me it is not a contest to see how much I can hold. I would rather have several smaller enemas than a full to bursting enema as I am not into pain and discomfort with my enemas.

It depends on what you enjoy I like 4 quarts it feels good to me.

2 qts is enough for me, and sometimes less.

I think it depends on the individual and what sensations you want or need. I think too many get caught up in quantity. It's about the experience not setting records. Just because the capacity of a human is a certain amount doesn't mean you have to reach it. For me it's three quarts but the is what works. Frankly I am afraid to do too much

Like many who have already posted, one drop or one gallon. If it gets squirted in your rear, it's a real enema.

Any volume, is considered an enema in my opinion. Sometimes a single quart is enough, other times two or more quarts. As long as the nozzle is included, then it becomes an enema for me.

For me, 3qt is a "real enema" but to get there i should be cleaned with some litter ones before

A "Real" enema is NOT defined by volume but by effectiveness.

An enema that does a good job with a couple of ounces may be a better enema than one that is 4 qt enema that needs a second or third round.

A "REAL" enema, which is what the dictionary says, is fluid injected into the rectum, that's it.

It has nothing to do with effectiveness.

The maximum capacity of my real enemas injected into my rectum either by dynamic flow or bulb pressure is about 32-48 ounces.

En·e·ma

ˈenəmə/

noun

noun: enema; plural noun: enemata; plural noun: enemas

a procedure in which liquid or gas is injected into the rectum, typically to expel its contents, but also to introduce drugs or permit X-ray imaging.

a quantity of fluid or a syringe used in an enema.

A "REAL" enema is what ever you define it to be.

Vicki I have had a few nurses over the years use the "1-2 method". I found it to be surprisingly effective. I use it often myself for self administration.

My mother in law, when she gave enemas to her children, would let them stop the enema and expel it at any point in case of discomfort. But if "not enough" water was given, or there was doubt that all blocked up waste had been expelled, she would restart from scratch. My wife is unsure about how she determined that the enema had been sufficiently thorough not to warrant a repetition.

Vicki - could you give a bit more about the 1-2 method? It sounds like one quart - rest - one more quart for two total (vs one quart - rest - two quarts for three total). How is positioning for it? Do you do multiple positions?

Do you stay in the position (Simms, knee-chest, on back) for the rest or move a bit for comfort?

I take two two-quart enemas to clean me out, and then I take a four-quart enema to make sure that I got everything. Since I do this on a daily basis, I am always completely cleaned out.

I am not the taker of enemas in this house, just the giver. But I don't consider it an enema unless it is over a quart(under would be a waste of my time to administer). My sub generally gets enemas in the range of 2 to 2 1/2 quarts. That amount isn't hard to hold nor is it easy. Depends what I've put in it, how fast it's been administered, and what's going on with his bowels.