Posted on 04/06/2020 9:12:45 AM PDT by dynachrome
All this when experts agree that rinsing yourself with water is infinitely more sanitary and environmentally sound. Dr. H. Randolph Bailey, a colorectal surgeon at the University of Texas McGovern Medical School in Houston, recommended bidets or toilet attachments, such as the Washlet or Tushy.
“A lot of people who come to see me have fairly significant irritation of their bottoms,” he said. “Most of the time it has to do with overzealous cleaning” — wiping too vigorously with toilet paper or using wipes, which often contain harsh fragrances and chemicals.
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Is It Time for Americans to Embrace the Bidet? Moreover, he said, you’re just never going to get as clean as rinsing with water. Cleanliness matters, since you can get seriously ill from diseases transmitted via feces. Cholera, hepatitis, and E. coli and urinary tract infections are prime examples. Recent studies have found coronavirus in feces, as well.
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No shit?
Cue up the Sheryl Crow music...
Use the New York Times ..
AKA bidets. The old is forever new.
I am pretty sure that everyone at the New York Times uses their left hand.
If all else fails....
Use the Muslim Method.
How would that work in public restrooms?
One sheet sheryl’s dream come true!
corn cobs are the choice of old farmers.. well, not by choice, but.. it beats moss.
Thank goodness wifey accidentally bought some Charmin, it’s like floating on clouds.. Costco is OK but Charmin is the cat’s meow.
Like a Japanese toilet with a dozen wash/rinse/dry settings - freaky.
Use the Muslim Method.
No.
Sounds great, right? They neglected to say such a thing would cost $500-$600.
FYI the water is COLD.
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When you’re out of toilet paper, the NYT has your backside.
Things have definitely turned to the worse when we need to start having primers on how to use toilet paper.
I have an electric toilet bidet installed in every toilet in the house - this is one of those things like a smartphone or TiVO when they first came out: you didn’t think you needed it before you got it, but after you get it you can’t imagine living without it. I don’t like the bidets because they’re “eco-friendly” - before you know it the eco-lunatics will be complaining that toilet bidets use too much water. All I know is I’ll never feel clean using only toilet paper again.
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