Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
Step1
Gather your supplies. You'll need an enema solution, enema bag and tubing.
Step2
Purchase a prepared enema solution or make your own.
Step3
Mix 1 or 2 liters warm water (see how big the enema bag is) with a mild soap solution. Or use plain warm water.
Step4
Have person lie on left side.
Step5
Bend knee of right leg. This allows the fluid to flow more easily.
Step6
Lubricate the tube end with a water-soluble lubricant.
Step7
Insert the end of the tube gently into the rectum, about 4 to 6 inches.
Step8
Slowly allow the solution to flow into the rectum. A slow flow helps minimize discomfort.
Step9
Instruct the person to take deep breaths, and to breathe slowly through the mouth. This will minimize any cramping.
Step10
Slow the enema or stop it if the person complains of cramps. Once cramping ceases, continue enema.
Step11
Remove tube when bag is empty.
Step12
Instruct the person to try to wait three minutes before moving bowels. This will give the best results.
Comments
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 One should also always thoroughly lubricate the rectum and anal entrance prior to inserting the enema nozzle and tip.
Anonymous said
on 3/30/2006 I like to give myself at least 2 enemas. I start with about 1 quart of warm water and 1 teaspoon of sea salt and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. I give it slowly and try to hold it as long as I can. After I expel that, I wait a short while and then give myself 3 quarts of warm water. I find this very effective and relaxing.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Another way to give a good enema is to have the person receiving the enema lay on their back on the bed, with a pillow under the back to raise their bottom up slightly. Slowly give them the enema. Also, they can bring the knees toward the chest, if that is more comfortable.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I love enemas. I use it partially to clean myself out and mostly because it feels good. I give myself 2 quart enemas. Sometimes I take them really cold where you can feel the water going through you, but it is really hard to retain the water that way. I prefer warm enemas because they are relaxing and feel very good.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Many times if you are really constipated, a single enema provides relief, but it does not give really thorough results. I routinely take a second enema, unless I got unusually good reults. I've found the second enema to be very effective.