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to think the UK should have bidets

316 replies

LarkspurBlues · Today 13:27

Just that really. I far prefer the French habit of having a wash after having a no 2, much more civilised. The British way is actually unhygienic and gross.

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HostaCentral · Today 17:05

MustTryHarderAndHarder · Today 16:54

Errr... You just fill them up and sit in them! Wash your but, dry with a small towel. What's complicated??

Loulou4022 · Today 17:05

You need a smart loo! Regular toilet that has a water wand thing that washes you! It’ll cost you 3 grand!!

vodkaredbullgirl · Today 17:05

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · Today 13:29

I don't have a bidet but we do keep a flannel and a bucket next to our bathroom toilet. After a number 2 we have a good scrub then rinse it out for the next person. Not quite as good but we all manage to keep clean enough.

😆😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Backedoffhackedoff · Today 17:06

HostaCentral · Today 17:05

Errr... You just fill them up and sit in them! Wash your but, dry with a small towel. What's complicated??

you sit in the floating poo particles? Poo particle soup?

Mischance · Today 17:06

So IBS and piles.... a lethal combination! Like scraping superglue off a bunch of grapes!!!
Water doesn't cut it so bumwash toilet not the answer....

MustTryHarderAndHarder · Today 17:08

HostaCentral · Today 17:05

Errr... You just fill them up and sit in them! Wash your but, dry with a small towel. What's complicated??

So you fill it up like a bath but then how do you rinse off if there is no shower?

It's like sitting in a bath and then not rinsing off before you get out?

stargirl27 · Today 17:12

MustTryHarderAndHarder · Today 17:08

So you fill it up like a bath but then how do you rinse off if there is no shower?

It's like sitting in a bath and then not rinsing off before you get out?

i use a bum gun not a bidet but im fairly sure you dont just sit in the poo particles - dont you just sit sort of in front of the tap and use that to wash?

CustardySergeant · Today 17:12

Missohnoyoubetterdont · Today 16:56

Loo roll and baby lotion. Does a better job, not just spraying fecal matter around with a jet of water. 🤮

Surely Wype Gel* (already mentioned several times) is better than baby lotion and definitely better than wet wipes. I hope no one is flushing wet wipes.

*From their own web site or Boots/Amazon/Holland & Barrett
https://wypeuk.com/

Jennalong · Today 17:14

I have a fine spray aerosol which I fill with water and a few drops of essential oil .
A quick spray and a wipe dry with toilet paper and we are good to go .

Backedoffhackedoff · Today 17:16

stargirl27 · Today 17:12

i use a bum gun not a bidet but im fairly sure you dont just sit in the poo particles - dont you just sit sort of in front of the tap and use that to wash?

That’s what the poster was asking but @HostaCentral indicated it was simple and couldn’t understand why anyone didn’t get it

TheIdlerReturns · Today 17:16

I've seen plenty of bidets in the UK thought.

stargirl27 · Today 17:17

Backedoffhackedoff · Today 17:16

That’s what the poster was asking but @HostaCentral indicated it was simple and couldn’t understand why anyone didn’t get it

I do think it's simple... I don't know of anyone filling them up and sitting in there though.

PeopleWatching17 · Today 17:18

LarkspurBlues · Today 13:27

Just that really. I far prefer the French habit of having a wash after having a no 2, much more civilised. The British way is actually unhygienic and gross.

You could get a stoma. I have a positively sparkly bottom.

gardenflowergirl · Today 17:19

You can get a bidet shower attachment for your standard toilet.

NotBreezy · Today 17:19

Mischance · Today 17:06

So IBS and piles.... a lethal combination! Like scraping superglue off a bunch of grapes!!!
Water doesn't cut it so bumwash toilet not the answer....

Apparently a squat toilet reduces the risk of piles…

icingonmycupcake · Today 17:29

LarkspurBlues · Today 13:27

Just that really. I far prefer the French habit of having a wash after having a no 2, much more civilised. The British way is actually unhygienic and gross.

Air conditioning first please. 🥵

MustTryHarderAndHarder · Today 17:30

stargirl27 · Today 17:12

i use a bum gun not a bidet but im fairly sure you dont just sit in the poo particles - dont you just sit sort of in front of the tap and use that to wash?

Well, yes, that is what I am asking.

I have googled and it looks like there is a spray, but the person who replied to me said that you just sit in it, which doesn't seem right!

But even if there is a spray, it must be difficult to position your bum properly eve if you are young.

ThisISmycircusandtheseAREmymonkeys · Today 17:30

MustTryHarderAndHarder · Today 16:57

Isn't it.

Someone on MN recommended it a few years ago and it makes such a difference.

My husband doesn't use it as his digestive system means that he doesn't need to, but it was a godsend when he had piles.

Way too much information here 😂😫

MustTryHarderAndHarder · Today 17:31

ThisISmycircusandtheseAREmymonkeys · Today 17:30

Way too much information here 😂😫

Oops sorry, but the whole thread is about bums and poo, so I didn't think my comment was too bad!

Possiblynever · Today 17:36

Bum gun 😂. .I have a water pistol, that'll have to do.

SantasNewLittleHelper · Today 17:39

We installed a bum gun during our recent bathroom Reno and I love it. A good hose down after a no2, what’s not to like. They have them in Asia, I think they are genius. 😂

jeffgoldblum · Today 17:42

I have one! , installed on my existing toilet! , have had it for 15 years! , I’m in the U.K. , instead of making it a U.K. issue perhaps you should just get one installed! 🤷‍♀️

Marleyandme71 · Today 17:46

Delatron · Today 13:32

I do think it’s more hygienic but not something culturally we have had in our homes for whatever reason. But yes nothing to stop you from installing one.

My mind is boggling over the ‘poo flannel’ and the aesthetics of
this and a bucket by the loo! I guess it does the job but how many flannels to wash every day? Where are they put once they are used?

Same...rinse it out n reuse it? I literally said urgh out loud. Maybe best to have a few clean flannels out imo.

ThisISmycircusandtheseAREmymonkeys · Today 17:48

MustTryHarderAndHarder · Today 17:31

Oops sorry, but the whole thread is about bums and poo, so I didn't think my comment was too bad!

Just joking, anything goes on this thread it seems 😂

ThisISmycircusandtheseAREmymonkeys · Today 17:49

Possiblynever · Today 17:36

Bum gun 😂. .I have a water pistol, that'll have to do.

Certain ketchup bottles are the best water pistols, just putting it out there!

Edit to say empty from ketchup that is.

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