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[@joesmackunstable]

We need a toilet that gives us dietary suggestions based on stool samples. Should output a grocery list.

[@yourfriendlyproctologist]

Poop AI!

[@lanhoang6502]

Ahaha too funny both of you!

[@chrisgross8825]

Hilarious!

[@joesmackunstable]

@@chrisgross8825 I forgot I even wrote that. But let me know if you ever find this toilet.

[@chrisgross8825]

@@dabmane no way!😮😳I will check it out!

[@curtlee6228]

So, I've ALWAYS wanted one of those automatic bidets like the ones they have in Japan but was just never able to afford one. Then about a year ago I found an automatic bidet seat on sale for about $400 - I bought it IMMEDIATELY! And let me tell you, this is THE GREATEST invention since sliced bread! It's not a full bidet, but rather a fully automatic toilet seat with the water nozzle attachment that you install on your toilet. The one I bought comes fully loaded, including a massage pulsing function plus a remote control that allows you to adjust the strength of the water stream as well as the temperature. It cleans you THOROUGHLY! After washing, it then has a drying function that uses warm air to dry your bottom. As a result you NEVER EVER need toilet paper and NEVER EVER have to wipe. But the most surprising thing is the "enema" function which shoots water right through your sphincter muscle all the way up into your rectum. It sounds scary, but I kid you not, there's absolutely no discomfort and I have NO IDEA how they get a stream of water to shoot all the up your rectum without the nozzle actually coming in contact with your body. Gotta love engineers! Another great feature (it has a ton, including "front" cleaning for women) is the odor neutralizing function. The bidet constantly emits odor molecules through an air vent located on the side that immediately neutralizes any bad odor. For anyone who's on the fence about getting one of these automatic bidet seats, I can only give my fullest recommendation. Go out and get one NOW!!! A few years ago one of my good friends got colon cancer and it was really bad. They actually created an artificial hole in his stomach and attached a bag which collected all his waste...so yeah, it was REALLY bad. He's better now and no longer uses the bag, but after seeing what he had to go through I asked another school friend turned oncologist friend of mine how best to avoid colon cancer. He immediately replied that we need to eat more fiber. According to him, only about 10% of the people in the west eat enough fiber in their diet, and as far as they know, fiber attaches itself to cancer cells in the intestines and transports them out the body with your bowel movements. He himself switched to the Mediterranean diet because of the increased fiber and this is the advice he gives all his patients. Of course like everyone else I don't get enough fiber, so I immediately went out and got myself a couple boxes of fiber supplements. You simply add a spoonful to a cup of water each morning and voilà, you have your recommended fiber allowance for the day. Since then I've noticed a remarkable change in my digestion. I no longer get indigestion, my poops are far more regular and completely effortless, even my hemorrhoids have completely disappeared. So between the automatic bidet seat and my fiber supplement, I'm completely clean and regular down there, with no more hemorrhoids, no more constipation, perfect digestion and I'm saving a ton on toilet paper costs. So take my advice: fiber + automatic bidet seat = TOTAL happiness! 😎

[@deanevangelista6359]

When I had my bathroom remodeled, I requested that an electrical outlet be installed right next to the toilet. A couple years later, I installed my electric bidet seat, and never looked back. (It’s not necessary now!). That heated seat is great in the winter. A roll of single ply TP lasts me months, and is usually only used for wiping up small spills, or blowing my nose.

[@pioneer7777777]

What model did you go with?

[@user-go4xc6hj2j]

Just shower afterwards, discipline your poops to your morning and shower

[@x-75hurricane65]

We bought our first bidet seat 8 years ago and thought we'd died and gone to heaven.... amazing invention! After 8 months, I had reason to visit a gynecologist. He asked me if I had a bidet with an air dryer function, which it did. According to the specialist, that function can atrophy the skin in the nether regions particularly in older women....something he observed during the course of the examination. He advised against using hot or warm air to aid drying after toileting. I followed his advice and on seeing him again 12 months later, he affirmed the dry skin was no longer an issue.

[@chezmanya]

Where did you find this model?

[@robtangent4664]

Got my bidet a.k.a. Toto Washlet from Costco a few years ago and never look back. Hookup is super easy. Just replace your toilet seat with the washlet, hookup water with your existing toilet water supply and plug in using an electric outlet in your bathroom. The bidet provides warm water for washing and hot air for drying.

[@TheresaTV1]

Toto Washlet is awesome! The heated seat is lovely too 😊

[@joepacheco7979]

"Never looked back"... (cue: comic drum hit). I get it!

[@jeffshafer7269]

Got to love a proctologist with a sense of humor. Absolutely required for an uncomfortable doctor appointment. Thank you.

[@evlutionzllc5519]

Imagine the wild stories he could tell, the ones that aren't fit for uploading here.

[@luciferfaust]

I love my bidet so much. I have the "tushy" one and got it from Walmart for around 25. It's been a game changer for periods and for my IBS and hemorrhoids which will flair up and bleed for no reason sometimes. And yes running it lightly as I go makes the "bad poops" as I call them significantly less painful and easier to pass. I have to carry a little hand squeeze bottle when I'm away from home or even shopping because of it all. It's so nice to just flip the lever, lean forward, and get cleaned up. And I installed it myself!

[@TheMagdalenaBB]

I am all about the bidet and squatty potty. Both are game changing.

[@galiagoze]

In our home we use a "manual bidet" which are pans of warm water, a little gentle soap, and a cloth for drying off. Afterwards, wash your hands like a surgeon. It's free with no installation.

[@ZepG]

I recently bought a 'Veken Bidet Attachment for Toilet' from Amazon for $26, The installation was easy and only took about 20 minutes to install. It was the best purchase I ever made, if you get the angle just right and relax it will flush out the crap hiding behind that tight muscle and I rarely need to use more than one small piece of toilet paper!

[@vincentho3964]

Thank you for the information !

[@werdwerdus]

can you speak to how it feels with just cold water? was it easy to get used to?

[@ZepG]

@@werdwerdus For me it was perfect on the first use, I think the cold is refreshing. My wife on the other hand hates the cold water lol.

[@ladytmomma3192]

I love mine

[@sidzhottake]

Game Changer!!! I live in Korea and have been able to avoid hemorrhoid surgery by started doing 2 things. Korea uses a lot of toilet wet wipes and bidets are standard in this country. Those wet wipes were severely agitating my hemorrhoids so I made the switch to start using my bidet. Now after pooping, I use the bidet and just make 1 pass with toilet paper for drying. I got a cheaper one for $200 but they can go up to $1,000. Even with my cheaper one I can heat my seat, adjust water pressure and temp. and fan dry my bottom. AND it has a self cleaning mode for the spray part that you were talking about. EVERYONE should have one!

[@MrAllmightyCornholioz]

And if you are broke, you could use a adjustable shower head or bucket of water. Works the same way!

[@vincentho3964]

@@MrAllmightyCornholioz Yes, you are right. Absolutely agree. You can attach a small shower with adjustable hose for you to aim it upwards ... and control the flow ... much cheaper... for a super clean job 😂

[@feelinguru-vywiththepaingu9808]

​I have a dog washing sprayer attached to my shower head pipe. It was about $10 and it's lasted at least 10 years. It's just like having a handheld shower head, but much smaller. I use it for many things other than that and washing the dog. I use it to rinse my hair when I wash it in the bath, and to rinse the tub and tile after cleaning. It's one of the handiest things in the house.

[@heathertessendorf4467]

U uh

[@jimomalley]

I first used a bidet over 40 years ago in Japan, and always wanted one. I have worked all over the world and they are super common in the east, Africa, middle east, etc.... I finely broke down and got one with all the "bells and whistles", every day I use it I am so happy I spent that 1k. Pooping like a caveman is insane, bidet is the only way to go.

[@yourfriendlyproctologist]

Lol. Caveman.

[@growleym504]

Indeed. One mustn't crap like an uncultured savage, must one?

[@brendam4965]

I love my bidet. One of the best items I’ve invested in.

[@steves1749]

I love my bidet. It’s an inexpensive under seat type. I think it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread. No more itching, irritation or hemorrhoids from leftover debris.

[@dkhnova]

I got a handheld bidet sprayer (Aquaus) when there was talk of a TP shortage at the beginning of Covid. I immediately realized I'd been doing it wrong my whole life. I never felt so clean. It's more than paid for itself in savings by using less toilet paper. No problems, just better, cleaner, and less expensive.

[@tom2point0]

Aquaus 360? Me too!

[@meagiesmuse2334]

Love my squeeze bottle. I call it my Redneck bidet!

[@naturegirl4074]

Yep lol

[@nathanloywalker]

I have an automated bidet. IT’S MY BEST PURCHASE EVER!! Love it

[@nelsond6]

Love my bidet! I just installed a simple hand held one. Now trying to get the rest of my family to use it. Not having much luck though... But it's been great for me and treating my rear end.

[@tuulalarson2625]

I also use a simple hand held one. It´s Italian, I purchased it in a boat accessory store. It´s the best! I have given that same model to many family members and friends and they love it. They are very inexpensive and durable as well. Your ass is worth all the best!

[@riopato2009]

I think hand helds are cleaner than those built into the seat and they double as mini "showerheads" to clean the toilet.

[@cubedtothex]

Bidet = Life. I’m so confused on how people see paper as cleaner than water. We don’t shower with paper 😂. I use TP as a check for cleanliness and to dry. I feel like it’s the least amount of friction in that area. We have to be careful with time and pressure but it’s a lot less likely to cause irritation and skid marks. They should be everywhere!!

[@anthonyfrisk449]

I installed a Tushy bidet on my toilet about a year ago. It’s a game changer!! My household now uses very little toilet paper. We save money!

[@LonewolfOfSD]

After my 2nd trip to the Philippines, I had to get one of those handheld bidet sprayers and it was life changing. When the pandemic hit, I was fine as I go through toilet paper way slower since it is more for drying.

[@flutini1]

Bought a sailboat in San Diego about 7 years ago. It came with a Toto bidet seat (non-electric). Tried it a couple of times... Water on the California coast (even SoCal) is PRETTY COLD! It'll get your attention for sure. Just hot back from a trip to the Caribbean where we chartered a catamaran. We were told we were NOT allowed to flush TP - WTF? We can flush a loaf of bread down our boat's head. Anyhoo, we bought little battery operated handheld bidets for the trip. We loved them and are rethinking the boat bidet.

[@gravl1]

Love my modular “under-seat” bidet. One quick spritz, a square or 2 of TP, clean as a whistle! Less TP, so easier on the septic system. Had it for years, I keep it clean, and I’ve never had comfort issues. Highly recommended.

[@TheSuzberry]

I made little squares out of rags for use as towels. One use, wash, reuse. Just a towel not to clean off stool.

[@BootsIsHere]

In Asia as well as many other areas you’ll find stand alone bidets, or modern bidets that are installed seamlessly to the existing toilet. Given Dr. Chung is Asian and a proctologist I’m very surprised he hasn’t mentioned using bidet as hygiene solution over toilet paper. The French invented them in the 1600s but never caught on in early America because they were associated with brothels. Using a bidet leaves one overwhelming cleaner then using tt alone. Early in my medical career I was a cruise ship Medical Officer invited along with the Captain to a private home for dinner on a small Greek island. I’ll never forget the Grandfather who sat at the head of the table discussing differences in American culture vs Greek and blurted out, “…and you Americans use toilet paper, smear it around and call it good…” vs bidets. Each year we Americans use approximately 60-90 rolls of tt (a little under $200). Do the math, family of five…. Not to mention time stocking and the sheer terror when discovered that the last roll was used up. The issue of hygiene / washing hands is necessary regardless of method used. There is microscopic seepage of fecal matter the seeps through the toilet paper.

[@phyllisbruce213]

I thought bidets were too expensive but then I found the Luxe bidet I could install all by myself. It does a great job.

[@julienrocher1]

In Thailand they have bum gun bidets. They are cheap to install, easy to use and very efficient. In Thailand there is almost no toilet paper because the sewer pipes are narrower. When you get used to it it’s better. You are cleaner too!

[@SurenDrakensberg]

Yeah, as someone who lives in Canada. I thought is disturbing how Americans act during emergency situations. As another KZbinr (from America) stated, countries like Canada seem to think of the well-being of the whole, while Americans seem to think about their immediate family. Case in point, during the recent extreme cold snap in Alberta, the city officials in Edmonton put out a request for everyone to conserve energy by not using unnecessary power. This would prevent the city from going to "rolling power outages" to prevent the grid from shutting down. Turns out two of there main natural gas station were down. Within a half hour they witnessed a large drop on power usage and it continued on from there. Disaster averted! The Province I live in, Saskatchewan, also sent our reserve power to get them through. This is what I consider a healthy functioning society. 👍🏼

[@76TomD]

you can buy a bidet seat that connects to the same water supply as the toilet. They are only slightly more expensive than a regular toilet seat. After open heart surgery, my bidet seat made using the restroom 10000 percent easier. Also, if you have a colonoscopy, the prep for it will have you on the toilet many times for many hours total on and off. A bidet or bidet seat really helps the area as you don't need to wipe as you would without one as well as keeps the irritation down. The cold water isn't really bad and only seems to be noticeable briefly. In fact, if you are ever overheated, the cooling effect down there really helps

[@lincmerc1581]

I purchased add on bidets for my bathrooms. It's literally saving money on toilet paper and saving what goes into the septic tank. I never want to poop anywhere but home, now.

[@wendymoyer782]

You are so awesome, positive and helpful. Thank you!

[@SuzanneLoeber]

We love our bidet toilet attachment! Our kids know how to use it too. I was so excited to see that our local Walmart and home Depot are selling them for $40 to $50. No more TP in our house.

[@robinghosh2109]

Dude this channel and you are awesome. Thank you for the content

[@Brit_in_Mindanao]

As others have said, hand held bidets are brilliant, coming from the UK and a lifetime of paper use, moving to the philppines and discovering the hand held bidet was a life changer. I installed one in our house as soon as I could.

[@born4md]

I just ordered a bidet. Can't wait for it to arrive! And now I'm even happier that I ordered it because Dr. Chung approves!!! ❤

[@JM-ig4ed]

Glad you mentioned having a squeeze bottle in lieu of a bidet. I have done that the past few years - a squeeze bottle like what ketcup in restaurants come in - can find at dollar stores. Works great - and cheaper. I keep the bottle filled with water and use if I am having a messy time of it.

[@dennismicallef9350]

Interesting. When I'm on vacation now, I always miss my bidet toilet seat more than anything else at home. A small squeeze bottle when travelling might be handy in lieu of a bidet.

[@roseannsullivan1871]

I used a cleaned out yellow mustard bottle, it's the perfect size, just fill with warm water. It has the perfect pressure and it's easy to clean, doesn't take up much room too. I have a simple bidet attached to the toilet, but the water is cold (no electrical nearby) and it can be a bit harsh on my skin, so I usually stick with the mustard bottle. I take a shower with a hand attachment, which works well too. Good luck.

[@LLF1234]

@@roseannsullivan1871 How do you clean such a bottle? To kill E. Colli and other serious bacteria in the toilet bowl that live in poop, chemicals like bleach/Clorox or strong hydrogen peroxide have to be used, and it has to be left there for about 15 minutes. Not to mention that the plastic of the bottle is probably porous, which makes things much more difficult.

[@bojens865]

@@LLF1234 it's not touching anything. You're not inserting the bottle, just spraying from a few inches away.

[@LLF1234]

@@bojens865 It'll still get messy, with fecal matter everywhere around/in it =/

[@victoriamarie2929]

I have ibs and having a bidet is honestly life changing. Mine does a pre-mist of the bowl which helps keep my bowl clean for longer and the wand is self cleaning after each use. I of course also disinfect everything regularly (much more motivated to clean a $400 robot bowl than just a regular toilet bowl). I honestly love it so much. I still wipe with TP cause for me the bidet doesn't get everything but I need much less TP and fewer wipes so it has brought down irritation by A LOT.

[@richarda3764]

I also have a bidet and agree that it doesn't get everything. But it has dramatically cut down the amount of wiping needed to get to that clean level so it's worth it.

[@Reesie417]

I recently purchased a portable one. I absolutely love it. It makes me feel fresh and new😊

[@joubess]

We have a bidet, it's cold water, but in the southern US, cold water is never actually cold and is often bathwater warm. No heat required. Ours is equipped with a cleaning spray for cleaning the bidet nozzles in between toilet cleanings. You clean the bidet with each use. I find you spend a lot less time on the potty when using a bidet. It cleans you up very quickly, you dry off and you're done. When I use just toilet paper it can take me several minutes to clean up. Even soft paper gets irritating after several wipes. Even if I need to wipe a couple of times using the bidet, it's a lot less and a lot less time.

[@MrAllmightyCornholioz]

Warm water is actually very irritating so cold water is the way to go.

[@jackiectravels6790]

Love my bidet. First used one in Brazil and wanted one ever since. I have the hot and cold set up. Love it

[@mikegreer9041]

Bought a 100.00 cold water bidet about a month ago. Complete game changer for me. I'll never wipe again. Any wipe at all makes me very sore and sometimes ill. Now I just pat dry with the toilet paper, and it's always clear.

[@PippiLong1]

My husband who resisted, said it was a game changer after he used one.

[@briankdaniels]

Lots of great information here! I just installed one recently and love it! It's helped out a great deal after suffering with rectal bleeding from hemorrhoids.

[@queenbee4427]

You ROCK DOC!!

[@brucedunlap2036]

I bought one from Home Depot. I love it

[@anette5468]

Another great video thank you so much 🎉

[@DaveTexas]

I’ve long wanted one of those Japanese smart toilets. We found those all over Japan when we were there a number of years ago. We compromised last year and bought a bidet toilet seat. It’s a fancy one, with a remote control, heated seat, retractable bidet nozzle, and drying feature. The nozzle retracts before flushing so it avoids the splashing, although it also has a sanitizing function to kill bacteria. The position of the nozzle, spray width, and spray pressure are each adjustable, as is the water temperature. Best of all, it’s programmable so that multiple users can program their preferred positions and settings, allowing you to use the bidet with the touch of one button. The bidet also won’t operate unless someone is seated on it, so there’s no chance of water spraying across the bathroom. It’s life-changing! I absolutely love it! I feel cleaner and I never get chafed from rubbing with toilet paper. Our use of toilet paper has dropped immensely; we’re probably only using 10-15% as much toilet paper as we did pre-bidet. The heated toilet seat is more wonderful than I could have imagined, too. While the model we got was a bit pricey (a little under $500, I think), it was well worth it! We’re even considering giving these to family members for Christmas this year.

[@philipedwards241]

I have one and freaking love it!

[@billisnice]

I have used Bidets for years and a bottle one for on the road use. I also have Medicated Hemorrhoid totables wipes for a quick wipe with limited or no water about.

[@sandrajohnston9745]

I got my first bidet before back surgery to fuse 4 vertebrae. It was, and continues to be, a life saver. I cannot bend enough to wipe properly with paper. I am in the process of getting fancy bidet with heated water and a dryer.

[@auntiemsplace]

So glad i watched this today! You helped me make the decision not to buy the attached model of any brand, after all. I had wondered if i was going to have to restrict it to my use only, never even thought about flushing contamination! Eek! Thanks again, Doc. Think I'll go with a portable...

[@deedeesmith3073]

I agree I loved and adored the bidets in Japan 🥰 when we came home I had my husband install one. It’s a much simpler one though😉

[@oldbrokenhands]

I went with the squeeze bottle, maybe in the future I'll get a handheld one. Thanks for your informative video.

[@carlporter]

I already posted on your "Best Way to Wipe" video. You are right about the jet of water--just get the strength to where it is cleaning you--more than that it is going to hurt. Pretty much you should stop once you are totally clean--I understand that doing it all day long is not good. The Japanese ones with electricity actually recede back when not in use. The jet of water is straight up which cleans you perfectly without any help from your hand. The more primitive one I found here in the USA does not move (no electricity), so it uses a 45-degree angle. This needs help from your hand rubbing gently while the water removes the poo. The Japanese bidet is basically a toilet seat--no need to replace the whole toilet. The water heating function is nice to have, but all the other functions you mentioned not really worth paying extra money for. The receding back when not in use function certainly solves your splashing issue. This is a great way of maintaining a very healthy anus--sad that Americans know very little about it. The thought that it washes out oils or goes very deep into your body--not true. Only if you intentionally try to do these things to yourself. You will only hurt yourself if you don't use it properly, and you will learn very quickly what doesn't feel good.

[@debbielaney5097]

We LOVE our bidet. I would highly recommend them.

[@compudude]

Always been vaguely curious, but we finally picked one up during the pandemic. Simple sort, no electrical connections needed, just unscrew the toilet;s water hose from the wall and add the bidet connector in-line. Zero skills needed as long as you know how to unscrew a garden hose. I don't mind the cool water... someday a powered version will be on the list, because yeah, warm water is more awesomer, but that'll wait until we move or redo the bathroom, because it's not worth paying for an electrician and tearing up walls just to have that, at this point. All that said: Best purchase ever. I feel SOOO much cleaner now after using the toilet! I don't really care to carry a bottle around with me for travel, but I definitely prefer using my own bathroom at home over going anywhere else, just because it has a bidet, and very few other places do. I don't get why people are squeamish about them. Because what makes your rear feel cleaner: toilet paper, or a shower?

[@barbs-q]

Thank you Dr for sharing this information. It has helped me and my aged husband who suffers with severe back pain. Your commenters have lended useful tips about this issue too. It helps a lot just to lighten up about a universal subject.

[@warrenrosenthal716]

Have you ever considered grounding for helping with back pain. The Grounding Movie

[@greengrands]

We love our electric bidet toilet seat, ( $300). We had a handyman put an outlet near the toilet. Life changing. In our other bathroom we have a non electric bidet, we paid about $30 for. When traveling we each have a small travel model, ($25). Never going back to dry toilet paper!

[@ajmckay2]

I got an unheated bidet a few years ago and it's amazing how little toilet paper I use. I hit the tip with disinfectant spray every week when I clean the toilet and run it's "self clean" cycle where it flushes clean wither through the nozzle without sitting on the toilet. Thanks for the video!

[@MrShaunG]

First time i encountered one was in Dubai… got the hang of it almost immediately…. so strange we love this toilet paper because the bidet is simply a cleaner process and outcome

[@m.pav.8397]

I love your honesty and you make me laugh.😂

[@pjcWizard]

After watching this video about a month ago, I looked into portable bidets. I got one and may be hooked. Mine is powered (USB rechargable) but it's not connected to the toilet. Still use TP to dry myself, but it really seems so much more pleasant. Thank you!

[@martinhalva72]

We have a Japanese style bidet (Panasonic) and it is awesome. And there should be no problem with bacteria as it has been mentioned in the video (at least I believe so). The seat is antibacterial with silver and the nozzle is from steel and it is automatically retracted and washed after each use. If you can, buy yourself something similar, you will not regret.

[@tomcanfield705]

So Dr. Chung, i bought my Toto washlet seat in 2019, after my wife told me she had a hard time getting clean due to sticky feces. Used a LOT of t.p., as well (she is a "clump and dumper" while i am a "hold and folder"). I really liked the unit right off, but she, being a bit of a luddite, took some time to get used to it. Paid a grand for it. Worth every. On a cold winter night, the seat, about 90 degrees, rises to greet me, and lights up gently. I do my thing, and activate the pulsing spray, which can often serve to release more poop. And i feel clean! Then the warm air blowing on the tush...a few squares to pat dry... and done! All controlled by a remote. It it broke I'd get a new one that day. 2020...pandemic...our tp usage was maybe a tenth of before. Added bonus. So now, my bowels HATE to activate anywhere but home and the Toto. I have a couple of inserts to allow a plastic bottle to serve as an alternative, but not very happy with that. Staying in hotels or motels, the toilet experience is MOST unsatisfying. A low, cold, little round seat, which doesn't perform like a Toto-al friend, makes my to not want to travel. I will be trying some powered options, and may also try a seat pad to increase comfort. A couple we know travels a lot in a Class B and has a washlet, but it is cold water. Better than nothing i guess. BTW, a true bidet, (beeDAY) is a separate fixture. The seats which attach to a toilet is more properly a washlet. Reading Rose George's book, the Big Necessity, on fecal practices around the world, I saw that much of the world uses a LOTA or LOTAH, a water container with a spout, wiping after defecating with one hand (usually the leftl, and washing with the water from the lota. Couldn't imagine how that worked. But, i came across some videos which sorta demonstrated the procedure. Sorta. I'll keep to the Toto.

[@rorromorro3839]

Great information. Thank you for providing this data. Much appreciated.

[@tomroeber4861]

Love the bidet. For travel I use a soda bottle with a small hole in the neck. No cost and you can fill it with warm water.

[@richardreimer]

Home Depot & Lowes sell the type that mount under your toilet seat also. Around $60.00. I did the install myself. All you need is a 5/8" or 16mm wrench & 15-30 minutes. New "provided" fittings just hand tighten, No Fuss No Muss No Leaks. I hooked it to cold water only. It's no big deal in FL because cold water isn't really that cold. No air dry like curtlee6228 mentioned below. I only use about 10% of the Toilet paper I use to use, to dry off. Like curtlee6228 said, "It's the Best thing since Sliced Bread!

[@SteamRunner101]

Can you do a video on what a Sigmoid Volvulus is? Also the causes, and complications.

[@landshass2849]

While I was in the Middle East, I sat one day on a dual knob bedit (hot and cold). I turned on both to get a mix of cold and hot water. When I was done, I started turning off the knob prior standing up to avoid getting splashed on my top clothes. I turned the knob all the way but the water kept coming!! Then I realized that I was turning the cold knob and totally forgot about the hot, immediately I jumped off the bedit when I felt the burning 🥵 water down there. The back of my shirt got wet but better than a burned butt.

[@ProctorsGamble]

Or worse A scalded buttholeum!

[@1953lili]

When I took my students to Japan in 1999 one of my host teachers lived in a fabulous traditional Japanese home. The “toilet room” had three stalls, one with a western urinal, one with a Japanese floor model and then there was the Toto with all the bells and whistles! I was in love!

[@ScottMartinez]

Toto at Costco is totally worth the walk to the check out with all the others looking at you and your cart. I’d do it again!

[@lutchien]

I just installed a bidet attachment. I live in a warm country so the cooler water actually feels nice to me (and sometimes the water in the pipes get heated up a little). But thanks for the points about the nozzles, I'll give them and extra clean

[@dacgardens]

I use a slant tip bottle from Sally's Beauty Supply. (used for giving perms). Helps keep water off the floor when swinging into action! 😊

[@catface875]

I feel like I learn more here than from my doctor

[@sazji]

I lived for many years in Turkey, where a very simple version is built into all western style toilets. (For squat toilets, the “bidet” is generally a little tap with a pitcher, or a hose attached to said tap). An American friend visiting was talking about how much he liked the bidets, how logical it was. A Turkish friend started laughing hysterically. I asked him why, and he said, “people come here and talk about our great food, our beautiful mosques and churches and museums…and he’s gushing on and on about our toilets!” But i must admit that visits back to the US we’re kind of excruciating, and one of the first things I did when I moved back to the US was to install a bidet. (I prefer the “bum gun” more popular in Arab countries as well as SE Asia.)

[@beverlydixon5240]

I traveled to Japan and China in 2018 and was introduced to bidets. I returned and immediately purchased bidets for my toilets in my home. We just moved to Texas and purchased a new house. I’m installing a bidet in my master bathroom. Can’t live without it!

[@MikeBrown-dk7or]

I've used a bidet either fixed to plumbing or a squeeze bottle for many years ever since I lived in Saudi Arabia. You still use paper to dry but gently. It's magic.

[@thirstyboots6711]

I visited Japan 15 years ago & fell in love with their fancy toilets. In other parts of Japan I had to use the squat over a hole toilet in rest stops.

[@donaldrockjr8314]

I have a hand held bidet that I have used for several years connected to my shower and I wouldn't trade it for anything!!!!! It's awesome and toilet paper usage is totally down using it too. 🤓🤓

[@Boodieman72]

I have a Japanese style washlet / bidet. Haven't had a skid mark since. Bidets are also great for those of the female kind during menstruation.

[@jessica1733]

I bought a little bottle one with a cap..i think it's for women who've had a baby ...but it cleans the area

[@PhDchick]

My bidet has 2 nozzles, and it is cold. But as for bacteria, it has a sanitary cleaning after and before it comes out and I clean as I clean the toilet. And the water cones from the tap, not the tank, that would be nasty. Most other countries have bidets that are kinda like the kitchen sprayers on the faucet. My kid loved it when we were in Asia .

[@DP-ih6nt]

Exactly! Most of these people commenting apparently don’t have a bidet and are just making silly assumptions.

[@deaddocreallydeaddoc5244]

I adapted to bidet add-ons in 2013. It's always pronounced "Bid-day" as it is a French term. We made cloth towelettes to dry with and are still using the same ones laundering them regularly. A few times, I've irritated my perianal tissue, but that is from using too much water pressure by mistake. BTW; we use ambient add-on bidets, and the cold water has never been an issue. After ten years there has never been an infection issue. Using a squeeze bottle seems to have potential issues with fecal matter ricocheting onto one's hand and arm.

[@jude1515]

When the toilet paper shortage started I bought a bottle bidet on Amazon. One of the best products I ever bought. I have now added a rechargeable bottle. Also good.

[@rickkennerly2379]

Win by changing the game. As soon as Covid hit & the TP shortage started, we bought a high end bidet. Love it.

[@Dianna88]

A hand held shower head, what used to be called a telephone shower works just as well.

[@kokalos64]

I use a high pressure handheld and liquid soap. It does a better job than a bidet

[@jpmasters-aus]

In Australia during Covid, the first thing sold out in supermarkets was toilet paper requiring rationing when supply was restored.

[@keyantwilliams]

I thought being "behind" the game is the game. lol 😊 great video. Thanks

[@danielgoodman3578]

I use a toilet-mounted bidet of the general variety you showed at 4:44. I've also used a specifically designed squeeze bottle. I am not a fan of the bottle. I keep having to refill it, it's a mess because of having to reach down and aim, the water may get on my hands (that may not be true, been awhile), I'll run out and have to try to refill the bottle by reaching over to the sink...no good. The toilet-mounted variety--great stuff! I got used to the cold water a long time ago. I do the enema type trick. It's amazing at getting things moving, and perhaps even "reaching up there" for stuff that wouldn't normally come out without it. Toward the end I do a lower flow to make sure the outside's rinsed clean and when I think I might be clean, I use TP to dry/check. Any of those bidet companies saying you can replace TP with a cloth to dry yourself--Either they don't do the enema thing, or they aren't acknowledging reality. The TP isn't always clean at first.

[@billygarner8318]

I love my bidet. I have lower back trouble. Hard to twist to wipe. Still have to use a little paper though to dab it dry.

[@slartybartfast]

One of the types of bidets you didn't mention is the hose type which is common in India and south Asia. Because it sits next to the toilet in a holder, it doesn't have the sanitary issue you mentioned.

[@doktormcnasty]

You can get bidet attachments that pull hot water from the bathroom sink supply and merges it with the toilet bowl cold water supply for adjustable warm water. If you have a situation where that's possible to install then no need to microwave bidet bottles.

[@va1fl]

What a great channel. Thank you for normalizing and with humour a completely normal body funtion that is considered "dirty" in the western culture. On the topic of Bidets, what's your opinion on the dryer function that some have. I see it as good but based on your bids, is the warm air harming the oils and skin?

[@burtinhart8438]

There is also a type of wand that connects to the bathroom faucet, so you can set the water temperature to a temperature that is comfortable. I will not mention the product name, but it is a hydraulic wand, shaped like a J with a thumb-valve on the upper end, and it works gently, efficiently and very well indeed. I injured my back a couple of months ago, and the wand has enabled me to clean effectively without fear of re-injuring my back. I clean my wand thoroughly EVERY time I use it, which is EASY to do. A side benefit is that I use SIGNIFICANTLY less paper products, which will help the wand pay for itself over a couple of years.

[@user-cl9pp5zb9q]

My bidet seat heats up the water, so no, not all bidet seats use cold water. You just need an outlet near the toilet to plug the seat in.

[@ms.jms.j1764]

Hi Doc, does hand held bidet cause UTI to women if not properly used? Your vlogs are very informative.

[@minnybiker4505]

I bought one for $200... Heated seat, heated water, oscillating, etc... Life changing. Just bought a better one for the guest toilet so my friends feel comfortable trying it when they visit. Everyone should try it. Amazing.

[@PhDsoonish]

They work great especially if you are puking in the toilet you have a handy way to rinse your mouth out. 🙂

[@The1ByTheSea]

I live in America .I remember when I installed a bidet ,separate than my toilet . .A plumber came to my house; he was white, blue -collar, and had never seen one

[@thenotoriousyumz]

The best bidet is a sprayer wand. There are some that are really nice and you can wave it around and get really clean. Also, it cleans up easily with a clorox wipe. The AquaUS 360 is my recommendation. And cold water helps constrict blood vessels to reduce flare ups.

[@AaronBrand]

Tushy is the brand I use. They also make a portable one. About once every few months I wipe without a spray, but I’m always using bidet after pooping.

[@JoshuaFinancialPL]

ileostomy reversal 12/27/23, released 01/03/24, $800 plumbing bill for clogging with tissues 01/04/24, $824 plumber bill to install bidet toilet seat exactly like the one you've shown. It's a better experience. Unfortunately, recovery is still no walk in the park.

[@georginabravo4508]

I have been using a bidet all my adult life, and the skin around the annus definitely does not get dry. All the opposite. If you always use cold water, your hemorrhoids disappear. It is safe because you don’t have to fill it in, just gave to use the water spray and soap, just like in the shower.