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Has anyone got a clean your bum toilet?

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Sikipoo Mon 12-Aug-24 17:15:39

Having the bathroom redone and saw an option of one of these toilets. They are not cheap, but look good and would be fantastic for me as I have lichen sclerosis. Ie very sore vagina area.
Just wondering if anyone has one and their thoughts?

GR206 Wed 14-Aug-24 09:59:33

My dear hubby has PD and as we had to redo bathroom anyway, I decided to have one of these. After much research and watching some very funny YT videos. I decided on an Imex. The price displayed was eye watering but when I went to a local (not countrywide) bathroom designer, the price came out at less than half the listed price. I'm not sure if it was because I ordered the whole bathroom hardware from them but I wouldn't be without it. It is rimless, and randomly rinses itself, has a soft nightlight to find it. Temperatures and pressure of the 'wash' can be adjusted. You do have to descale according to water hardness but I just add it in diary to do it every six months or so. If you have a bad tummy and are using the toilet more often it is much gentler than wiping as it dries too. It even has a remote control in case carers eventually have to come in! The one thing DH wants is that I don't have to clean him:-) Bless him.

Fleurpepper Wed 14-Aug-24 10:10:18

No, but our en-suite is v. large and often thought about installing a bidet.

SueEH Thu 15-Aug-24 11:33:26

A friend who has MS has just had a Japanese toilet installed. When I went to use the facilities she shouted through “make sure it’s turned off”! Apparently she can always tell if she’s left it on when people scream in the bathroom 🤣

allaboutthatlife Thu 23-Jan-25 22:46:53

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Lovetopaint037 Fri 24-Jan-25 10:29:50

We had a bidet years ago in our last house. It spurted up so could clean the vagina area brilliantly. When we have gone abroad the so called bidets are just water containers so not good at all unless you want to wash your feet. I still miss that old bidet but never could fit one in our new bathroom or downstairs toilet. I am sure you must be able to get the ones that spray directly up while you sit on it.

Caleo Fri 24-Jan-25 10:58:05

I have a bidet sitz bath for years. If and when I move house my first priority will be to instal a bidet sitz bath.