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I t's totally fine to let some hygiene habits fall by the wayside. This is especially true when we're talking about not showering , not wearing deodorant , and not washing your hair . But—let me be frank—you need to keep your butt clean, according to anal surgeon and founder of Future Method Evan Goldstein, DO , who is explaining everything you need to know about how to do it properly.
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"I think one thing that people need to understand is that the anus and anal area is very thin, so you really need to treat it with respect," says Dr. Goldstein. "Not a lot of people are taught from their parents the right way to actually wipe." Your bowel movements often leave behind a lot of mess, which means you're constantly rubbing your butt with toilet paper. Dr. Goldstein's more ardent suggestion is to eat a well-balanced diet rich in fiber to "bulk" your stools, which results in less wiping.
Post-bowel movement (the time when your backside is sullied the most), using a bidet is your healthiest option for getting your butt clean. "The key is how do you wipe the least and be the cleanest that you can be," says Dr. Goldstein. "Using a bidet or a water attachment of some sort or popping into the shower and cleaning yourself is your best bet for making sure your butt is clean."
Keep scrolling for the biggest mistakes people make, according to Dr. Goldstein, plus how to make sure your butt is sparkly clean (for a butt).
Raise your hand if you're a hyper-wiper. Hate to break it to you, but this isn't the best way to keep your butt clean. "I would tell people to move away from a wiping technique and do blotting instead," says Dr. Goldstein. "What happens is that the skin is the thinnest part of anyone's butt back there by the tailbone, so when you wipe front to back, that skin has the highest chance of being irritated." It's important to be gentle in this delicate area. "Focus on obviously cleaning yourself but also minimizing as much irritation as possible," he says, noting that if you don't have a bidet, you can lightly wet your toilet paper to help with the clean-up process.
Apologies to wet wipe fans: Dr. Goldstein believes that these are awful . "Everybody buys them because they think they are wonderful for you, but they cause so much irritation," he says. You actually have good (and bad) bacteria on your butt, and it's important that it stays there for your health. "[These bacteria are] working together in homeostasis, so when you augment that with wipes—even ones that say they are chemical-free—you're wiping away that good bacteria and the imbalance becomes a problem." This can lead to things like fungal infections or severe irritation.
One of the lesser-known culprits of a dirty butt is moisture. "If you don't dry yourself off completely [after a shower], the moisture is then sitting between your cheeks," says Dr. Goldstein. "When it's not dry, you're sitting all day long or all night with excess moisture, which can lead to a significant amount of issues." Bacterial infections, fungal infections, dermatitis, rashes, and micro-tears are just some of the consequences of not having a dry derrière. So be sure to wipe yourself off thoroughly with a towel, or hit that air-dry function on your bidet. As for everything else in your clean butt journey? Clean it as you would with any other body part (just a bit more gently).
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Because apparently, lots of people don't know.
You'd think people would have a pretty good idea as to how exactly to keep things clean between the cheeks from wipe to wash. But according to Reddit users , plenty of people actually don't know how to keep their downstairs squeaky clean.
"The number of people that don't wash their ass is astounding," Redditor youallsuck6 wrote as a personal hygiene reminder. "Yes, people can tell. Yes, it's really that bad."
Wiping and washing might seem as though they're pretty basic human skills, but in reality, there are plenty of ways to mess them up. (For example, some people are convinced you can wipe while standing , which is nowhere near correct.)
“When you stand, your butt cheeks are pressed together, preventing you from getting full access to the anus. So, most experts will agree that sitting is better than standing to clean yourself,” says Sunitha Posina, M.D ., a New York City-area internist.
Screwing up the intricate art of washing your butt can lead to odor, discomfort, or swamp ass . “In general, failing to wipe correctly and leaving residue behind can become noticeable after just a few hours, starting with mild itching and irritation,” she says.
“Not wiping your butt correctly can [also] lead to serious issues – infections, hemorrhoids, itching, and discomfort. In fact, if you clean your bottom well it will save you a lot of trouble down the road,” adds Lubbock, Texas-based YouTuber, gastroenterologist, and Men’s Health columnist Sameer Islam , M.D.
None of those symptoms are particularly fun, especially in the age of ass eating , pegging , and prostate stimulation . Butthole visibility is at an all-time high, so make sure that it's groomed and fresh.
Here's how to wipe right and make sure your 🍑🍑 is – well, just peachy.
The first step towards peak cleanliness is maintaining a well-wiped butt. Wiping and cleaning go hand in hand, which is something you'd think we generally learned once we left diapers behind.
Unfortunately, the correct way to wipe your butt might elude you. Joel Krachman, M.D., is the Chief of Gastroenterology for New Jersey-based AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center. According to Dr. Krachman, there aren’t any hard and fast rules when it comes to wiping, except that you probably shouldn’t do it hard and/or fast.
"Some people wipe so vigorously that they irritate the anal area," Krachman says. This can cause painful conditions like hemorrhoids or anal abscesses, which can lead to their own problems, such as bleeding, itching, and leakage. If you suffer from either of those conditions, he recommends using wet wipes instead of the usual dry TP. Or consider a bidet , Dr. Islam says.
“I am a huge fan of a bidet – I think everyone should own and use one,” he says. “It can ensure that you are clean and it is very hygienic to use.”
Using enough toilet paper (folded or crumpled is fine), reach behind your back between your legs and wipe from front to back. Wipe backward from the perineum, toward and past the anus.
“Wipe gently, and use additional toilet paper until the paper is clean and never scrub the skin around the perineum. If you cannot reach behind your back, reaching in between your legs from the front is fine as long as you wipe from front to back,” says Dr. Posina. You can also use wipes.
“Wiping until you’re clean is important – meaning you don’t see streaks on your toilet paper,” says Dr. Islam. “If you are still wiping and have residual stool, try washing the toilet paper with water and dabbing your bottom until it's clean.”
No matter which wipes you choose, make sure you take a close look at the ingredients.
Many popular brands contain the preservative methylisothiazolinone, which is “an ingredient that can cause an allergic reaction in a lot of people,” according to pharmacologist Joe Graedon, the co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy , a consumer advocacy website.
Some of the fancy designer-brands, including Dude Wipes , don’t contain methylisothiazolinone.
There’s also Aquinelle Toilet Tissue Mist , which will run you $10 for about 300 sprays, which moistens your toilet paper thanks to a combination of aloe and witch hazel.
Or, you can skip the fancy products and go straight for liquefied witch hazel, suggests Graedon, who says it's cheaper and just as effective. After your usual wiping, add a few drops to a small wad of toilet paper—just enough to dampen it—and give your butt a final wipe.
You may not be clean on a microscopic level, Graedon says, but a witch hazel cleanse ensures "far less bacterial contamination."
As with the rest of your body, the shower is the best opportunity to really clean your butt.
And no, cleaning doesn't mean just letting the water run down your back and between your crack like a lazy river. It also doesn't mean grabbing any old bar of soap and gliding it lightly between the cheeks. It's not that simple.
Dr. Krachman stresses the use of a soap that’s gentle on the skin. Look for words like "sensitive" or "gentle" as you select which soaps will be used specifically for taking care of things below the belt.
“I would not recommend you use a bar of soap to track and clean your bottom when you are in the shower – that tends to cause more issues like itching due to drying out your bottom,” adds Dr. Islam.
It's also best to use a hand-held shower head for direct, up-close cleansing. If you prefer a washcloth or loofa, it's fine to get between the cheeks, but again, remember not to be too vigorous with your motions. It's best to make sure you're washing this regularly because it's your butthole we're talking about here.
No matter which method you choose, getting the soap to a lather and washing or gently scrubbing should take care of most of the debris. And from there, checking things out, toweling off, and wiping correctly should all solve the problem.
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If you engage in anal play or bottoming, you may be wondering how to clean yourself out before anal sex. After all, we were not taught this in sex ed and often have to figure it out on our own. There are many ways to clean up, get comfortable, and feel confident before anal sex, and one of those ways is to use an anal douche. While we love douching for how effective and easy it is, there are proper measures that should be taken to make sure that you are doing it safely. Below, Dr. Goldstein explains how to anal douche properly while answering the most common questions about all things related to anal cleansing.
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Anal douching (aka rectal douching) is the act of cleansing the rectum and anal canal, most traditionally done with liquid expelled from a douche bulb. It is not meant to treat a medical condition, such as constipation, and can be done before and/or after sex. It’s most commonly done to get the rectum and anal canal ready for bottoming or anal receptive sex. If you’re new to anal sex, consider reading our Guide to Anal Sex before taking any steps towards anal cleansing. Read ahead to learn how to clean your asshole before anal intercourse.
It is not necessary to anal douche before having anal sex. Typically, gently cleaning the external anal canal is effective enough. Unless you feel the urgency to go, your body actually stores poop higher up in the sigmoid colon, which will generally only be reached if you’re engaging in fisting or your partner/toy is above average in length. Therefore, cleansing around the anal opening (externally with your favorite soap) should be sufficient for most people. Of course, a high fiber diet also helps keep the area right inside your hole tidy, too, by helping create bulky stool that’s easy to pass when you go to the bathroom.
However, many people prefer to anal douche to ensure that they are fully clean and ready for bottoming. Douching can also help people feel more comfortable and relaxed before they participate in anal sex because, if done properly, it will help to wash away any lingering excrement inside the anal canal and rectum. Most don’t need anal cleaning as long as their external hygiene and diet (read: high fiber and staying hydrated) is good, but if it makes you feel more relaxed – go for it!
While there are many popular anal douches out there, including pre-filled store bought enemas, bulb douches, water bag douches, and shower attachments, unfortunately, each of these come with negative effects. Why? These solutions were not meant for anal sex preparation and, therefore, have been known to cause harm to the body.
Luckily, there is a body-compatible solution specifically made for anal sex available – the Future Method Anal Douche . It’s the first isotonic solution that was created by medical professionals, including Dr. Evan Goldstein, to gently, yet effectively, cleanse the anal canal and rectum. Future Method’s Anal Douche is a rectal wash perfectly formulated to clean and hydrate before and after anal engagement. If you already have a go-to reusable bulb, consider the Future Method Powder Packs , a revolutionary single-use powder that mixes quickly and easily with water wherever you go. Finally, you have options made by our community for our community that have the safety profile we have been asking for.
Future Method’s Anal Douche is a rectal wash perfectly formulated to clean and hydrate before and after anal engagement. Finally, something made by our community for our community that has the safety profile we have been asking for.
Proper anal cleansing is key to a pleasurable and safe experience. In general, to anal douche you’ll want to stand by your toilet in a comfortable position, then use lubricant before inserting the douche and slowly squirting liquid. The medical team at Bespoke Surgical has outlined how to douche to help prepare for anal sex in the steps below:
Formulated from a doctor’s perspective, the Future Method isotonic solution gently, yet effectively, cleanses the anal canal and rectum for confident, worry-free sex.
If you’re unfamiliar with anal lubricants, consider checking out our guide to Anal Lubricants . We cover all the basics of body-safe and comfortable lubes, and even recommend products that are best for your butt.
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Now that you know how to properly clean your butt, you might be wondering if you should. As we’ve mentioned previously, douching is a method of squirting a cleanser inside their rectum. Anal cleansing is typically considered safe when done correctly, but there’s more to consider. Our intestines, more so the anus and rectum for bottoming, contain good bacteria that assists in digesting food, absorbing nutrients, aiding in appropriate stool formation, and keeping the bad bacteria in check. Supporting it with fiber supplements and a balanced diet is a good way to maintain good bacteria, but can anal cleansing change that? Keeping your gut biome happy and healthy is an important part of learning how to clean your ass for anal intercourse.
This microbiome stability is paramount to its functionality. Aggressive and frequent anal douching with products not developed specifically for the anal canal and rectum can actually flush away the good shit (pun intended), leaving you susceptible to a whole host of stomach and intestinal issues. Your intestinal flora are valuable for maintaining a healthy electrolyte balance and should be preserved as much as possible.
Water alone or saline chemical solutions actually cause the cells in the anorectal region to be injured, subsequently causing cell death. Remember: douching with a commercially prepared enema before anal sex or using just plain tap water creates a lot of mucus and dryness in the area, which can also cause cell damage, cracking, and bleeding, making it easier to contract and pass along both HIV and other STDs. The crazy part is if this location is injured during the douching act, its lacks the sensations necessary for one to know a true problem exists.
One can be doing damage to one’s mucosal lining for a prolonged period of time and not know it until it’s too late. This is why it’s so important to consider an isotonic douche designed specifically for the anal canal and rectum, making it the best way to prepare for anal sex. Isotonicity means a solution is in a normal zone of protection that allows for appropriate cleansing of the anal canal, without the traumatic effects of the other anal douche products mentioned. It’s that zone that one wants to stay within, which will allow both fruitful and continuous bottoming.
Over-douching (cleaning too deep, with too much force, or with too much tap water) can cause problems, such as douche dependency, prolonged anal irritation, elevated mucus production, and lengthening or incomplete contraction of the rectum/colon, which can lead to chronic constipation. One’s anal sphincters keep everything inside and the constant pushing required for douching can cause injury to these muscles, let alone just the insertion of a device can cause added localized injury. Proper use and lots of lubrication aids proper mechanics.
Aside from the health risks, over-douching (too much volume or too much force) can also loosen stools that are higher up in the rectum, which wouldn’t normally come into contact with anal sex, making it even messier than if you hadn’t douched at all. The people who are douching for hours on end, for traditional anal intercourse, are placing themselves at risk and this method is not substantiated. The area in which the penis actually enters is located in the distal rectum and anal canal. This region is mostly clean, if the above methods are taken into account.
Gentle cleaning with small volumes allows for the removal of any remaining debris, all the while protecting and aiding one during the actual act. Less is more from the actual size of the bulb to how much force one uses. If you inflate like a balloon and use too much volume, this will enter the actual colon, much further from where one would go for engagement. This in and of itself will produce brown excrement, which leads one to believe that they are not “clean”. It’s key to understanding the correct principles and
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