Anal play can be a fun and pleasurable experience if all parties enthusiastically consent. However, there’s always a risk of poop coming out during anal play.
If this is a concern, there are ways to clean for anal that might help avoid a mess. These include anal douching, washing and using witch hazel or Balneol wipes.
Preparation
If you’re thinking about anal sex with your partner or using your anus to entice a cock, it’s a good idea to wash out the area first. Douching and cleaning the anus can help prevent irritation, lining damage or infection during sexual activity, especially during penetration with sex toys.
Showering before anal sex is probably sufficient for most people, but some like to take extra steps to ensure that their anal area is clean and ready for action. Douching can be done with a simple rinse in the shower or a douche kit, which is typically sold at drugstores and includes a water bottle, hose, a plug and a rectal tip.
It’s also possible to douche with a liquid solution or a reusable bulb, such as our anal wash, which is made of medical grade Sarolit and a polyethelene nozzle. It’s important to use a mild and gentle tool because over-doing it can cause anal lining damage or even tears, which could lead to painful anal sex sessions and an increased risk of bacterial or sexually transmitted infections.
Despite what you might have heard, it’s not necessary to douche before engaging in butt play or anal sex. Your rectum is designed to store poop up high until it’s time for you to have a bowel movement, and a healthy diet can keep your stools firm enough that you won’t encounter any stray fecal matter in your anus during butt play.
Enema
A clean anal is important for sexual health, and the enema can be used for self-cleaning or as part of an intimate anal massage. However, anal douching is not a substitute for regular bowel movements, as it can cause damage to the intestinal lining and lead to imbalances of electrolytes in the large intestines. An enema, on the other hand, cleanses the colon and can be administered using home enema kits or with doctors’ prescriptions.
Before attempting an enema, make sure the toilet is close by and that you have a towel on hand to prevent leaking. It’s also a good idea to lubricate the nozzle of the enema. The best lubricant for this purpose is a non-toxic personal lubricant that’s made of a food-grade ingredients. You can buy a bottle of this lubricant at most sex toy retailers, but you may also use baby oil or a lubricating spray meant for vaginas.
For anal cleaning, you can use a shower or bathtub to rinse the area around your anus. Test the water temperature to ensure it’s lukewarm, as the anal canal and rectum are more sensitive than your skin. You should also avoid douches with nozzles that are too big, as this can damage your internal sphincter. Anal douching is less risky than frequent or improperly conducted enemas, which can lead to perforation of the colon and a dangerous imbalance of electrolytes in the large intestines.
Washing
The anus and rectum require careful washing to avoid abrasions, small cuts and fissures, and other irritation. Keeping the area clean helps prevent infections, including STIs. The best way to wash is with water. Traditional soaps and other self-care products are not suitable for this area, as they can irritate it. If you must use soap, choose a body-friendly option, such as saline solution or balneol. Avoid using any kind of soap that contains alcohol or fragrance, as these can irritate and dry the skin.
Many people douche (flush) their anuses for both medical and sexual reasons. A medical reason might be to relieve constipation, or to help prepare for a colonoscopy. A sexual reason might be to ensure that they don’t have poop in their rectum before anal penetration or foreplay. A high-fiber diet can help keep stools firm and regular, and this may be enough for some people to avoid the need to douche.
However, even a good diet and proper showering before anal play may not be enough for everyone. Accidents do happen, and lube, fecal matter, and other bodily fluids can leak from the anus into the vagina or onto the penis during foreplay. The best prevention is to always use a condom during anal sex. This will protect against infection, but it also helps reduce the chances of a mess on sex toys.
Wiping
Wiping is necessary for anal cleaning, but it’s not something that you want to go overboard on. The skin in the rectum is thin and sensitive, so too much friction can cause micro-tears that lead to painful conditions like hemorrhoids. Using soap on this area is also a bad idea, since the harsh soap can irritate it.
A better option for anal hygiene is to use water or a bidet after defecating. Some people also choose to wipe using baby or wet toilet paper, which is usually softer than regular TP. A little bit of Vaseline can help reduce irritation, too.
When you do wipe, be sure to use plenty of tissue and do it gently, especially if you have a vulva. Overzealous wiping can cause Polished Anus Syndrome, or pruritus ani, a condition that causes a painful, red, swollen b-hole that can require a visit to the rectal surgeon.
Another common anal-wiping mistake is scrubbing. This can irritate the skin and cause a small cut around the anus. It can also make the pain of a hemorrhoid worse. Besides, scrubbing can be very awkward and unpleasant for your partner(s).
