Clean affair?: Shower for bottoms instead of just toilet paper? What a doctor advises
For the clean feeling after using the toilet, toilet paper is only the second-best option - this applies to the skin and the environment. A proctologist explains how to approach cleaning with water.
Proctologist Thomas Schiedeck recommends cleaning the anal area with water instead of toilet paper, especially for people with sensitive skin. To do this, one can use a handheld showerhead or a bottle with a spray nozzle, known as a Po- or Intimdusche. The water should be at a comfortable temperature, and a small amount of toilet paper can be used to pat the area dry afterwards.
Overly harsh hygiene practices, such as using disinfectants or scented wipes, can irritate the skin and are not necessary. The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Koloproktologie, of which Schiedeck is president, notes that it is not possible to completely eliminate bacteria from the anal area.
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