The bidet is often a basin that is situated close to the toilet in the bathroom, and it is used to clean yourself after using the toilet or when you need to freshen up or wash your genitals and anal area.Some countries are especially known for having bidets: South Korea, Japan,Egypt, Greece, Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, Turkey, Argentina, Brazil,Uruguay, Venezuela, Lebanon, India, and Pakistan.Contrary to popular belief the bidets are not just for women. Although the bidet is very effective for maintaining feminine hygiene during menstruation,pregnancy and after intercourse it is also very hygienic for men to use along with or in place of toilet paper.
With bidets that are standalone fixtures you have a choice of either facing towards the controls for the water or facing away from the controls similar to sitting on a toilet. When you actually face the controls on the bidet it is easier to turn the jets on and off or make adjustments in the water temperature or flow on some models. If you have pants on you may need to remove them before you can straddle the bidet properly
Some tips for bidet use include:
- Some bidets require you to continuously hold the control lever in order for the jets to stay on.Use caution when you turn one of the water controls on the bidet. Some models can cause a high water jet with the slightest touch on the controls.
- Examine the bidet before operating it the first time so you are not surprised when jets of water come out. Know ahead of time where the water will erupt so you are prepared when you turn the controls.
- Bidets that have a spray nozzle can be tricky until you learn how to operate them. Put your hand over the spray nozzle so that any water hits your hand, and then look for the diverter lever. This should be either between the taps or right behind them, and you will need to either pull this lever or press it.
- Many people use public Bidets to also wash off their feet. Do not be alarmed at this.
A bidet (pronounced “be-day”) looks like a toilet but has warm-water jets for personal hygiene after you use the toilet. Bidets are normally situated near the toilet and are especially helpful to: people who are recovering from surgery; people who have physical disabilities; people with dexterity or other problems that limit their range of motion; people who have various medical conditions, such as hemorrhoids, diarrhea, dysentery, difficult bowel movements, or other ailments that involve the rectal or genital areas; people who have developmental disabilities, such as Down’s Syndrome, mental retardation, autism, or cerebral palsy; men and women who want better hygiene before or after sexual activities; and women who want more effective feminine hygiene during monthly menstrual periods.The purpose of the bidet is to help clean off after toilet use.
Be very careful when turning on the water, as many bidets can produce a very high jet of water with only a slight turn of the control.
Be sure that you know where the water will be coming from ahead of time, or you could end up with a surprise shower.
Straddle the bidet, sitting on the rim and align the anus with the column of spray water. Note that most bidets don’t have seats, but are still meant to be sat upon; you just sit directly on the rim.
Gradually open the spray valve until adequate pressure is achieved to flush the remaining feces from the anus.
Some bidets do not have jets, but instead simply have a faucet that fills the basin, as you would fill a sink basin. If you find yourself confronting one of these types, you use your hands and soap to clean yourself off, much like you would in the shower.
Many people use public Bidets to also wash off their feet. Do not be alarmed at this.
