A recent study from 2021 found an association between inappropriate douching tools, including a shower hose, and a higher risk of HIV infection when engaging in sex without barrier methods. But if using one will make you feel more comfortable so you can relax and focus on your pleasure, then go for it and have fun! They can suggest over-the-counter enemas or suppositories (laxative medications you insert up your butt) if necessary. My advice is “Don’t keep it in your pants boys” and douche in moderation if it helps you feel more prepared for anal sex. Evan Goldstein is the Founder and CEO of Bespoke Surgical, NYC’s leading sexual health private practice.

You can get this stuff in a saline Fleet enema or you can also make normal saline at home by combining a half teaspoon of salt with a cup of water. And that can lead to layers of risk, when patients, unaware of the impact of hyperosmolar preparations, pile one on top of another.Of course, this does mean that you need to be careful when using one try using a product that allows you to adjust the pressure. All of these experiences and affiliations have shaped his whole-life approach towards the practice of private surgical care and sexual wellness.

These are over-the-counter laxative treatments that you can take for short-term relief, especially if you’re constipated.In the past, douching was also used after intercourse as a method of birth control, though it is not effective (see below). Although the bottle usually contains a larger volume of fluid than may be necessary, it is easy to control how much you use. Then, in the same position assumed for the fleet enema, you slide the nozzle into your anus, squeeze the bag, and wait for the solution to take effect.