how do you clean a 'bottom' properly?

[goadygoat]

Regular name-changer...

Is there a proper way to clean a bottom? Or is it as simple as wiping with tissue and then with water when you shower?

I hike a lot and get sweaty when I do. Sometimes the sweat in that area smells worse than it should... Any tips?

[gamerchick]

I have to ask.. How have you been doing it up till now?

[BatteryOperatedBoyfriend]

I have a good soap up in the shower.

[BatteryOperatedBoyfriend]

I have a good soap up in the shower.

[PollyPerky]

You mean as 'clean as a hippo'?
You've not been watching the Andrex moist adverts!

Moist unscented toilet wipes may help but tbh I bet you don't smell. I don't see why that area smells more than anywhere else.

The other way is to use soap in the shower and have a good rinse.

[sh77]

3 step proces. Tissue-water- tissue to dry. I have a special jug with a spout (you'll find them at the Asian shops - it's called a lota) which I use to pour water on myself. I then dry with tissue. I cannot imagine not using water every time I go to the loo especially during period time.

[Lovelilies2]

What do you do in public toilets sh77?
Or at friends' houses?

[dementedpixie]

I use moist wipes to feel properly clean after the toilet and use shower gel when in the shower

[Footle]

Wet wipes are good but I can't use them now I've seen the effect they have when flushed into the sewers. Tissue and water.

[BackInTheRealWorld]

So can you actually smell the stink from your own arse then, just going about your day?

[goadygoat]

Thanks for the responses.

I called it a 'bottom' because I didn't want MN to think I was a troll!

When cleaning, how far into the hole should you go? Or should you just wash the outside?

[dementedpixie]

Wash the outside, no need to stick anything up your bum!

[FuckyNell]

[VinceNoirLovesHowardMoon]

Jesus! How are you an adult without knowing how to wash your arse?
Loo roll after a poo, a couple of wipes to make sure it's all clean. Daily shower with soap or shower gel (arse not vag) and have a flannel wash more regularly if you feel sweaty or smelly. Don't put things up your bum unless you want to for some other purpose.

[FrozenPonds]

I'd love to know what name you normally post under .

Just give it a good scrub with a bottle brush. That'll do it.

[Floggingmolly]

How far up should you go... Are you fucking serious?

[R0nJ0n]

Try wiping a few drops of tea tree oil around your sweaty, ahem, area amd see if that gets rid of the smell. It'll feel a little bit tingly for a few minutes but will soon wear off (don't insert tea tree inside your anus or get it in your vaginal area though). It works for stinky arm pits as well.

[P1nkP0ppy]

I can't believe you've lived this long without managing, seriously freaky question imo.

[mrsmeerkat]

Oh dear ..

Not even funny

[donajimena]

If you can't get tea tree a good dollop of vicks does wonders

[R0nJ0n]

I'm not suggesting tea tree oil as an alternative to washing, just to clarify. For some people, and I'm one of them, a combination of body chemistry and bacteria can cause evil smells in sweaty areas. I wash a LOT, but soap and water alone isn't always enough and I need something to kill the smell making bacteria as well and tea tree oil does the job for me. Some people use hand sanitiser for the same thing, I wouldn't put that on a bum though.

[peggyundercrackers]

get a pipe cleaner to help in the shower, or maybe an old electric toothbrush. seriously how have you got this far without knowing how to wash your own backside?