Intimate hygiene tips?

So, I was wondering, does everyone here wash after they use the restroom? If you do, what’s your go-to method? Are we talking standard soap, a specific feminine/intimate wash, or just plain water?

To be honest, I haven't really been doing anything other than using toilet paper, even though I feel like I go through quite a bit of it😁?

It's not that I'm feeling any discomfort or anything, but someone actually called me out on it recently—basically asking, "How can you not wash?"—so now I'm curious about how things generally work and what the standard practice is regarding hygiene in this area.

Is everyone just avoiding my questions today? I wonder if I said something wrong! Also, does anyone happen to know what ever happened to those little "where did they go" wipes they used to have in bathrooms? It feels like they’ve completely vanished from stores here in the States. I don't seem to see them anywhere anymore lately.

Maybe try some baby wipes or something similar—specifically for intimate care...

Honestly, I don't have any real issues with it; I just want to see if I'm being a total hillbilly because I don't really wash myself, other than taking regular showers, of course.

Muslims, for instance—they don't typically use paper at all. They always use water instead...

Lisa Ortiz17 said:Muslims, for instance—they don't bother with toilet paper at all. They always use water. Always.

The Hindus too.
When you meditate, they have you press two fingers from your right hand against your forehead chakra. It’s because you use your left hand for... well, bathroom business. Simple enough.

I've got a bidet.😳

I figured that might be the case regarding Muslims, though I suppose even some questionable paperwork finds its way through there eventually. As for the Hindu traditions, I honestly hadn't a clue; I've always wondered about the significance of that dot, but I just never felt like bothering to look it up on Google.

Whenever I get back home, I just hop straight in the shower and get cleaned up in a flash!

If I’m out and about and suddenly feel the urge, I always make sure to have my travel wipes on me—they can seriously come in handy for just about anything 😳!

Oh, and I always keep those little travel packs tucked away in a plastic container, either in the bathroom for my own quick freshen-ups or for guests who might need a quick tidy-up if they aren't quite ready to jump in the shower right away 😁

I suppose I'll just have to dig those tissues out of my bag then, oh well.

Raymond Turner6 said:Well, I guess I'll just have to pack some extra tissues then, alright fine.

Are you even a man?

I mean, seriously, none of the guys I know would ever think to buy a pack of wipes on a whim.

But hey, if we happened to find ourselves out camping in the middle of nowhere, I’d definitely be the one carrying them! 😳

Richard Booth4 said:So, are you actually a man?

None of my guys have ever thought to pick up a pack of those pads.

But I suppose if we happened to find ourselves out camping in the middle of nowhere, I’d be the one carrying them.😳

Well, yeah. My girlfriend actually tells me I'm being gross and that she won't let me near her looking like that, so I guess I have to do something about it.

let her wash you up for the warmup 😳

man, if it were mine

if you're actually worried about getting hurt, just grab some of those drugstore essentials like Intim Val, though maybe she's already got some

You can pick up some wet wipes at Target. They aren't expensive—$3.25—and they work pretty well, I guess.

If you’re dealing with hemorrhoids, honestly, just go for a rinse with some cold water—it really helps.

Also, word of advice if you ever find yourself out hiking in the woods and things get messy: whatever you do, do NOT try to wipe yourself with a fig leaf unless you want a massive disaster on your hands.

It's one of those old-school Southern legends I heard once.😁 😁

I’ve actually become quite obsessed with this topic lately. Honestly, after I... well, let's just say I never really "wash" down there—it's strictly paper, and a mountain of it at that. It takes me at least five minutes just to get properly cleaned up. It’s honestly a bit mortifying when I’m staying at someone's house; I disappear for half an hour and come out having burned through half a roll of TP. And don't even get me started on showering; that has absolutely nothing to do with this specific issue. Am I just some kind of slob? I remember back when I was serving in the US Army, I noticed the Muslim guys always had those little water bottles tucked in the corners of the latrines, and we'd always make sure to shake hands with our left hands just as a nod to their customs. 😁

Drew Green68 said:I remember back when I was serving in the US Army, there were always little bottles left in the corners of the restroom stalls because of the Muslim guys, and we’d always joke around by offering them our left hand during a handshake just to mess with them. 😁

Well, you really ended up making fools of yourselves then! 😂 😂 😂

Raymond Turner6 said:So, does everyone wash their backside after a big bathroom trip? If you do, what’s the go-to method? Soap, some kind of intimate wash, just water?

Basically, I don't use anything besides toilet paper right now, even though I go through quite a bit of it😁 ?

It's not like I have a problem or anything, but someone actually called me out asking, "How do you not wash yourself?" so now I'm curious about how things work generally regarding this stuff.

When I'm at home, my routine is usually burning through a roll or two of TP, then hitting the wet wipes, and finally hopping in the shower (sorry, I don't have a "normal" stall, I basically have to "climb into" my shower 🙂 ). I try to avoid using public restrooms whenever possible, but if I'm absolutely stuck, I rely on baby wipes or those wipes from DM. Otherwise, when I'm showering, I use Hygiei Ansoo liquid soap—it's specifically made for that purpose, you can pick it up at local pharmacies or DM. It lasts a long time and works great. 👍 As far as pee goes, I don't jump in the shower after every single urination (god, I'm such a saint 😳 ), I just use paper or wipes (either baby wipes or feminine hygiene wipes).👋

P.S.
Given the subject matter, you really should have gone by the name Raymond Turner6..😉 😬

goldenowl73 said:If you’re dealing with hemorrhoids, using cold water is actually a good way to wash up.

I was watching an episode of *The Doctors*—they actually recommended lukewarm or warm water instead.

Could you please print this out and bind it? It would be a real shame if it ended up getting ruined somewhere.

:vuk said:Could you print this out and bind it for me? It would be such a shame to let it go to waste.

If your wife is working the night shift, why on earth are you so bored? (I can see you've been "wandering aimlessly" through the forum 😵 ) for hours now. 😕 😬