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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...
Academic reviews and health organizations warn that many common home douching fluids can irritate or damage , while emerging clinical and expert commentary favors isotonic (iso‑osmolar) saline solutio...
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...