{
  "id": 19599996,
  "title": "Clean affair?: Shower for bottoms instead of just toilet paper? What a doctor advises",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/saubere-sache-po-dusche-statt-nur-klopapier-wozu-ein-arzt-rat",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-12T04:23:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/technik/medizin/saubere-sache-po-dusche-statt-nur-klopapier-wozu-ein-arzt-raet/100269275.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}