I dare you to find a regular Bidet user who doesn’t love them!
A bidet is a fantastic bathroom fixture that sprays water to clean your body.
A bidet is a bathroom fixture that sprays water to clean your body… more precisely, your backside, or what I like to call your “boo’tay.” Bidets are less common in the US than in other parts of the developed world. They were more popular in the US before the mid-20th century, but now they’re mainly found in Europe and other parts of Asia.
Bidets have been around for centuries and were developed by French royalty to keep their clothing clean while sitting on the “throne.” Over time, their popularity spread throughout Europe. It eventually made its way to North America, where it was adopted by various cultures to maintain personal hygiene without using paper products like toilet paper or wet wipes every time you sit down on the toilet seat after using it. Imagine not standing in line for toilet paper during the next pandemic!
Bidets are common in Europe and the norm in private and public restrooms.
In Europe, bidets are common in private bathrooms and public restrooms alike. In the United States, they’re less widespread; you’re more likely to find them in luxury hotels or high-end homes. Although until the pandemic and my search for a store with toilet paper, I had only personally known about them in passing.
This may be because of cultural differences: Europeans tend to be more open-minded than Americans regarding bodily functions and personal hygiene, so, logically, they would be more likely to be okay with bidets than Americans.
To use a bidet, sit on it like a squat toilet and use the controls to spray your private parts with water.
To use a bidet, sit on it like a squat toilet and use the controls to spray your nether regions with water. You then dry off with a clean cloth or sheet of toilet paper. You can also use a bidet to wash your hands after using the bathroom.
From there, you dry off with a clean cloth or sheet of toilet paper, as you would after using a standard toilet.
With time, I have learned that it’s much easier to let the bidet do the work and use toilet paper once.
The next step is to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, if possible. This is another area where the bidet makes much more sense. If all you have is a bidet, being able to wash your hands is a minor concern.
Bidets in the US are most convenient as an add-on bathroom accessory. They are available for less than $50 or up to $200.
- In addition to being cheaper than buying reams of toilet paper, bidets can also reduce your overall spending on cleaning products.
- Since Bidets don’t always require toilet paper, they will only add less to the amount of waste that goes into landfills daily. This is better for the environment, a positive in today’s world.
- Also, using a bidet regularly will reduce your carbon footprint and make achieving eco-friendly goals easier.
Another benefit is for anyone with mobility issues, which makes it more challenging to wipe effectively.
- Bidets can help to reduce irritation.
- Bidets can help to reduce moisture.
- Bidets can help reduce the risk of fungal infections, such as yeast and bacterial vaginosis.
With a little getting used to, using this device will make you wonder how you ever lived without it!
Like most products, Bidet attachments can be found at home improvement stores and online retailers like Amazon.
The most substantial advantage of having a bidet is how much cleaner it keeps you after using the bathroom. For women, it can help prevent infections such as UTIs (urinary tract infections), which can be painful if left untreated. If you suffer from incontinence, bidets can help keep things comfortable while using your bathroom.
As you can tell, I am a passionate advocate of bidets. I have tried to convey here that I think bidets are a fantastic option for anyone who wants to improve their bathroom experience or never have to worry about empty toilet paper shelves again! They’re ecological, economical, and better for your digestive and urinary health than just using toilet paper alone. I hope you’ve learned more about how bidets work and why they’re beneficial!
