Were you given enemas as a child when you were sick?

I got asthma when I was about 12 years old and that developed into bronchitis shortly afterward. I was put on strong med and from that point forward I was given multiple enemas for severe constipation.

Prior to that I received enemas only when I was sick or constipated.

Janet S

Growing up in the late 30's and 40's, if stayed home from school with an illness (and I think I got all of 'em at one time or another) always resulted in an enema or two. To me, childhood illness was "eggs, all chopped up, Welch's grape juice and an enema". (--the eggs, I learned later in life, were soft boiled)

the boxcar

Enemas were not a routine treatment when I was sick. I was told to put on pjs and get in bed. Then mom would take my temperature. She would also look down my throat to see if it was red. Then she would inquire about my symptoms with special emphasis in my last bowel movement. If I had a fever I would get an aspirin suppository or a trip to the doctor or both. Depending on the proximity of my last bowel movement I might also get an enema. Going to the doctor came with a high risk of getting a shot in my bum, so the other treatments were my preference.

As I have written in this thread, I don't really recall (it is likely). As I read the quoted test, I can relate to this type of experience. I had forgotten about the aspirin suppositories, but I do remember that I might get them if I was unable to hold down anything on my stomach. Can't remember the concern over bowel movements, but I think enemas were part of a different routine.

As for the shots, I remember them as well and I can't say they were all that pleasant. But I was born prior to a polio vaccine and did get the vaccine (and other shots/boosters) when they became available/required. And polio was a scary thing back early in my life. And there were lots of fears that people, ten years younger than I am, didn't experience (like polio, the Cuban missile crisis and the duck and cover drills of hiding under a wooden desk to protect you from a thermonuclear weapon, or a presidential assassination).

Me too!

I did not get routine enemas if I was sick, but they were not exactly rare either. Mom kept a close eye on everything and if I was not active for a few days because of a bad cold or flu she would ask when I last went poop. If not recent, then an enema would follow. I didn't fight it much because by time I was school aged I already recognized that I liked them. By time I was twelve or thirteen I was giving myself enemas, whether I needed one or not.

My answer is a resounding ' yes ' as to a well administered enema at any related childhood illness and was part and parcel of my mother's ' wellness regimen ' for my recuperation . Our family doctor was also very ' pro - enema ' as to doctor's orders when we exited an office visit . My mother would gravely nod her pretty head in agreement to our doctor's closing instructions to ...... ' and let's give him an enema ' as that was always an wellness agenda item for her . Ah , the 1950's .......

Mine were only for constipation, holding back (when it caused constipation), and stomach aches (caused by constipation). I got plenty enough for those reasons, was never even suggested for me for colds, flu, or other ailments. I'd usually get one before a Dr appointment though, regardless.

My mother was a firm believer in the health value of enemas. At age 8, I became seriously constipated. After that she kept a close eye on my bowel movements, especially when I was sick. I rarely made it through an illness without being subjected to a soapsuds enema.

I was prone to constipation so if I stayed in bed for a couple of days I would be constipated so I usually ended up getting an enema.

Yes, I pretended I was constipated in my teens to get moms enemas.

Most of the illnesses I got were things like colds and ear infections.

Like my father, and apparently my mother, my head and neck are such that I have short eustation tubes(The tubes that connect the ears to the throat) making me more prone to ear infection than the general population.

Not a huge problem, but it meant several rounds of antibiotics in my childhood and early teens. Most of the time the antibiotics would produce at least some loose bowel, precluding an enema or laxative of any sort.

I wasn't a "sickly child" at all but I got the usual stuff like that, and it meant no enemas until I was having real digestive issues that were not caused by the antibiotics.

Had a lot as a child. Why to this day I detest them and will never go back to them. Glad people enjoy them but not for me, just my take.

Yes, that was mothers favorite remedy for a tummy ache, fever or cold. But then again sometimes I felt perfectly well and she would decide that I needed her tender loving care.

Yes….It was by no means unusual to administer an enema to a child if they were ill.

I always got an enemas when I was sick - mostly from my aunt when I was home sick or when mom was home.

It was as common as a rainy day in the 50's. If you stayed home from school as soon as everyone left the bag would come out. No wonder I got awards for best attendance. I always wondered when a female classmate stayed home which of them got an enema.

Everytime, staying home from school = enemas growing up.

Never even heard of enemas until I was a teen reading penthouse forums. Now that I'm even older, I have asked both parents and they never received them as kids growing up either.

I was given bulb enemas at an early age and it sure turned me on to my current fetish. I've been doing enemas for 60 plus years. My wife started giving me enemas in the early 70s with her douchebag. I felt like I was in enema heaven. We have bought so many douchebags and enema bags over the years and our sex life was good. I just love licking her p**** while I'm getting filled up with a gallon of water. I also love getting filled up while I'm f****** her. Sex is great in the golden years. Go figure

As a 9--12 year old boy ('59--63) aside from being constipated the family Pediatrician also specified I get the usual 1 qt.warm Castile soapy water enema anytime I had a diarrhea event + 1 day home from school. I was not thrilled getting any enema so I considered the free day as a bonus.Only happened twice in +/- 3 years..

Always, no matter what the sickness, I actually enjoyed being sick so I could get more enemas and faked it many times!

Yes, when I was sick as a child our family doctor told my mother to give me an enema. It was very common in the 50's to be given enemas during an illness. I was given enemas with a closed top red enema bag.

Warm soapy enemas were Mom's first line of defense against any illness. The red fountain syringe and hose with its black nozzle was used frequently and would hang on the towel bar on the back wall of the tub until well after the illness had subsided. If I stayed home from school due to illness, I knew a mid morning enema session was part of the program. As I got older and realized she was right about it feeling good to be cleaned out, I faked it a few times just to get another “good” enema from her.

If I even had a hint of a fever the bag came out and I would find myself on the receiving end of 2 quarts of warm soapy water.

I was hardly ever sick as my mom and grandmother though enemas to be the prevent all/cure all for what ails you including the cure of a bad attitude!! lol So every Wednesday and Saturday were enema days for me and my sister with an occasional “bonus” one. I call it a “bonus” one as it was get and extra “treat” that week. And yes, when I was sick, out came the enema bag regardless as to when my last enema was given. Denise

Only got enemas in my early year - 4-8? As far as mom giving an enema for staying home sick from school - never happened - K-12 grade with never missing a day of school so the opportunity never arose.

If my brother, sister, or I stayed home from school, once the other two were off to school, mom came too our bedroom carrying warm soapy enema. Once that was done, it was back to bed for a warm rinse enema. That evening before bed, the two that went to school weren’t neglected in the enema department, because before bedtime we all got a warm salt and baking soda enema. This routine continued while one of us was home sick. The only change happened on the second day, the morning soapy enema was dropped, but the warm salt and baking soda rinse enema continued.

At grandmas, we would get an enema if she caught us rubbing our tummy to many times, for being moody, for not eating normally, for getting in a fight, and for not having a daily BM. The big difference between grandmas and home was, grandma gave us enemas in private. At home for the most part, enemas weren’t private, we got them in the bedroom and later the bathroom together.

I never had an enema in my childhood because of a fever. My mom only gave me enemas for constipation (which happened quite often). Little did I know about the enemas of other children at the time. As an adult, I found out that many parents used enemas to treat their children with fever. One of my female friends talked about it as an adult. She said that if she had a fever, her mother would not let her go to school and immediately start preparing for an enema. She gave her the first enema in the morning and the second around noon.

@ethan256625

My sister got constipated a lot. She would get cramps all the time especially on her period. But a lot of it was that she liked enemas. She didn't tell mom but she would come back to the bedroom after her bath and enema and turn out the lights after several minutes I would hear her moaning because she was masturbating. We shared a room growing up. For years I thought she was having nightmares. Then when I caught her masturbating because I came home early from a friends house I heard the same moans.

Yes, I definitely was given enemas when I was sick. Our family doctor would tell my mother to give me one.