Many people practice anal douching to keep their rectum clean and fresh in preparation for anal sex. It is done by flushing the rectum with a liquid solution to get rid of poop and any of its traces. This liquid is inserted through an anal douche. Douches can come in a variety of styles and sizes, so it's important to know what kind you should buy.
Basic Anal Douches
The most well-known and simple kind is the anal douche bulb. This is made up of a bulb, usually made of silicone or rubber, and a nozzle. The nozzle can be detached, allowing the bulb to be filled with your chosen liquid. You then reattach the nozzle, insert it into your anus, and gently squeeze the bulb to feed the liquid into the rectum.
Bulbs are available in various sizes, allowing you to choose one that's suitable for your douching needs. Which nozzle you choose will generally be more important than the bulb. Nozzles are available in many different lengths and designs, allowing you to choose for ease of use, the flow of water, or even sexual pleasure.
With bulb douches, it's important to make sure that you aren't only cleaning the parts properly but also drying them after cleaning. It is very easy for mold to build up inside a douche bulb. Not cleaning your bulb properly will increase your chances of getting an infection.
Shower Systems
Shower douche systems are designed to attach to either your shower hose directly, the faucet, or as an attachment that stays on the end of the hose alongside the shower head. These allow you to draw warm water directly from your house's pipes straight into your body, cutting out the need for a liquid container. Which design you choose will depend on how often you plan to use it. Those who douche more frequently will probably prefer the kind that attaches to a shower head. Occasional users will be fine with one that replaces the shower head temporarily.
Whichever kind of shower douche you choose, it's important to be very careful with them. There is the obvious danger of burning the inside of your rectum by having the water temperature too high. Additionally, house pipes rarely have consistent pressure. If you accidentally apply too much pressure to the inside of the rectum, there's a risk of perforating it, which may require surgery to fix the injury.
Water Bag Douches
This kind of douche is closer to an enema than the traditional douche bulb. It consists of a bag that can hold liquid. Some bags can accommodate up to six liters and can be hung at an elevated position. A tube runs from the bag to the nozzle, which is then inserted into the anus. The force of gravity pulls the liquid down the tube and into the rectum.
Size is the main benefit here, as bag-style douches can carry much more liquid. This lets you clean more thoroughly and saves needing to go back for refills during the process. Another benefit is that a bag allows the water to get much deeper, similar to an enema. For those who love extreme anal play, they will usually prefer a deeper anal cleaning.
Disposable Douches
These types of anal douche are usually used to prime the butt for play. They are usually identical to an anal douche bulb but will generally be smaller. The main attraction here is that you can load several up and take them with you when traveling. Another benefit is being able to throw them away rather than cleaning them after use. It will work out more expensive in the long run, though, to consistently use disposable douches, so if you douche regularly, a reusable one is usually more appropriate.
Whichever type of douche you choose, it's important to use it safely. This involves using plenty of lube when inserting it into the anus, cleaning and drying it thoroughly after every use, and choosing a liquid appropriate to your douching intentions. No douching is better than safe and careful douching.
Nozzle Types for Anal Douches
An anal douche is typically made up of two main parts, a bulb and a nozzle. While the bulb part will only make a difference to how much liquid you can squeeze into your rectum between refills, the nozzle can make a much larger difference to your experience. As the nozzle is the part that actually enters your anus, its shape and size can have pleasurable implications, too.
Spray Type
Hygienically, the only thing that really makes a difference when choosing an enema nozzle is the type of spray it will give you. Straight nozzles shoot the water in a straight line (unsurprisingly). Spray or wide-spray nozzles dispense liquid in multiple different directions. In general, spray-based nozzles are superior, covering more area faster and giving a more thorough cleaning.
Length and Width
How long or wide you want your nozzle to be will come largely down to your own personal preferences. If you've never engaged in much anal sex, then something thin and short will probably be best. More experienced users will probably be able to handle larger nozzles without any pain or discomfort.
Materials
Depending on the material your nozzle is made of, it can be easier or more difficult to use. Harder materials like metal and some plastics will be less flexible, so you'll need to get the angle right as you insert them to get them in properly. Some plastics are designed to be much softer, though, which makes them much easier to insert while still being strong enough to dispense the liquids.
Shower Nozzles
Some douche nozzles are designed to be attached directly to your shower. This eliminates the need for the bulb part of the douche and lets the water flow directly from your house pipes into your butt. This convenience means you can douche while in the shower, so there's no chance of liquids or poop getting everywhere.
You need to be more careful with these, though. As they use your shower pipes, you'll need to make sure the temperature is at the right level, or you might burn your rectum. Another issue is pressure, which can vary in house pipes. Too much pressure might rupture your rectum, which might require surgery. But when checked carefully, you're out of harm's way.
A slightly less common nozzle type is inflatable. These are designed to be inserted and pumped up a bit, making them easier to hold in. These are the perfect solution if you struggle to keep your nozzle in as you douche.
Pleasure Nozzles
Some nozzles aren't designed entirely with hygiene in mind. These can have grooves, patterns, or beads on them. Which you have makes no difference to how clean you get, but if you want to enjoy your douching sessions a little more, feel free to pick one of these up.
As you can see, there are a lot of options when it comes to choosing a nozzle. Whichever you go for, always be sure to clean them after every use, and store them properly ready for your next session.