Your fact-checks will appear here
The harm caused to the rectal mucosa by various douching solutions.
Anal douching (rectal douching or enemas) is a common pre-coital hygiene practice but is not medically necessary and carries measurable risks—particularly to the rectal mucosa and for transmission of ...
Anal douching solution matters: hyper- or hypo‑osmolar, acidic, or surfactant-containing liquids (soaps, some household mixes) and even plain tap water can strip or irritate the fragile rectal epithel...
Frequent anal douching can damage the rectal mucosa — causing irritation, inflammation, micro‑tears and bleeding — and can alter the local microbiome and electrolyte balance in ways that plausibly inc...