Made in Naples. Come Napoli ha civilizzato l'Europa (e come continua a farlo)[ Made in Naples. How Naples civilised Europe (And still does it)] (in Italian). Addictions-Magenes Editoriale. 2013. ISBN 978-8866490395. But I digress, when you use a bum-gun, make sure you CLOSE YOUR LEGS. Sometimes your aim might be a bit off, and you can get water shooting out under your legs, into the air, onto the floor. Or worse, the water will hit your bum hole, then splash up into your face, especially if you’re looking down to see what’s happening.

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While bidets gained a lot of prominence as smart ways to maintain hygiene after a feminine surgery, like an episiotomy, or during menstruation or pregnancy, bidets are built for men, as well. In fact, most bidets feature a frontal and posterior nozzle, which can be deployed separately. Bum guns are more hygienic –If you put your hand in poo would you simply wipe it off with a bit of paper? No didn’t think so. I rest my case!

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Once these toilets get clogged up, it’s game over for you, your toilet, and your dignity. You don’t know how many times Lionel and I had to learn this lesson the hard way (of course not with female hygiene products – I’m not an uneducated monster!). The bidet toilet seat is a whole different ball game when compared with the original bidet. It is basically a modernised version of the traditional bidet that comes with all of the bells and whistles you didn’t even know you needed. This bidet option is very popular in Japan where most homes have a bidet toilet seat installed. Despite its popularity in Japan though, the bidet toilet seat was actually invented in the US in the 1960’s. Although, many Americans still to this day don’t react kindly to its presence and are less than interested in purchasing one for their home. All these things in mind, it’s evident that the bidet nozzle does not get gross, and that it goes through a whole barrage of cleanliness maneuvers between uses. This step is crucial as you don’t want a full strength spray accidentally shooting into the toilet bowl, thus spraying the contents of said bowl up into your bottom. 2. If Possible, Flush the Contents of Your Bowels Away. While they’re widespread through other, more sophisticated parts of the world, they’re still in their infancy in America.

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A bidet shower—also known as a handheld bidet, commode shower, toilet shower, health faucet, bum shower, jet spray, Muslim shower, shatafa (from the Arabic: شَطَّافَة [ʃɑtˤˈtˤɑːfɑ], " rinser") or bum gun—is a hand-held triggered nozzle that is placed near the toilet and delivers a spray of water used for anal cleansing and cleaning of the genitals after using the toilet for defecation and urination, popularised by Arab nations where the bidet shower is a common bathroom accessory. [1] The device is similar to that of a kitchen sink sprayer. [2] There’s also a stronger sense now of showering as a way of making yourself presentable to others, rather than washing away the day’s grime. It reflects the change in the types of labour done, too: fewer Westerners are now involved in the kinds of manual or agricultural work that would call for rinsing off dirt. Good hygiene, on the other hand, makes you come off as a capable person with self-worth and self-confidence. Good personal hygiene also helps you stay healthy, clean-looking and attractive.The main thing is to scrub your hands with soap after. Most toilets in Southeast Asia don’t provide soap or toilet rolls, so it’s a good idea to bring your own toilet paper and soap. If you want a bidet, you’ve got to rip out the whole bathroom, right? Wrong. Today, there are these nifty things called bidet toilet seats. Designed to install on your existing toilet, they take a standard toilet base and make it into a bidet. Having lived in Thailand for two years, and being in South-East Asia for close to three years, I now have something new to add in terms of using The Golden Throne. Once you have bombarded your arsehole with water, and dried it with a flimsy, half a ply square of toilet paper, please, please do not throw it down the toilet. South-East Asian plumbings cannot deal with this shit!! They can deal with actual human excrement, but not paper, and certainly not female hygiene products. I know it’s gross to put used toilet paper in the little plastic waste bins next to the toilet, but if you’ve used the Bum Gun correctly (and I should hope this blog piece taught you well), then the TP should be ever so slightly damp, but not tainted.

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A specially designed nozzle, to provide a very controlled channel of water. Rather than a wide arc of spray. This ensures maximum effectiveness of the cleaning action. And makes sure your whole bum doesn't get wet. Kuo’s family has come up with a halfway solution for their Chinese American household. “We keep a little footstool in front of the toilet, so when you’re doing your business, putting your feet up on that stool sort of emulates the squatting position,” he says, laughing. “I think my wife’s a genius for having discovered that.” Several companies have rushed to monetise this kind of compromise, with devices like Squatty Potty tailored to Western markets. Garg owns one. The use of water in many Christian countries is due in part to the biblical toilet etiquette which encourages washing after all instances of defecation. [10] The bidet is common in predominantly Catholic countries where water is considered essential for anal cleansing, [11] [12] and in some traditionally Orthodox and Protestant countries such as Greece and Finland respectively, where bidet showers are common. [13] In Europe, the bidet shower is used for example in Finland and Estonia. [14] Bidets are more common bathroom fixtures in many southern European countries. Fortunately, in Southeast Asia, the water is not cold or too hot but the pressure from the toilet hose can vary from the hose to hose.Now that you’re a wizened wizard of the Bum Gun, there are a couple of extra things to note to help you adjust to Asian toilet etiquette. 1. Always do a water pressure test. Bum guns are more environmentally friendly – Did you know that the average household (2.6 people) uses an average of 409 toilet rolls each per year? Think how many trees could be saved if everyone switched to using the bum gun!