This is really gross but I have to ask.. - Bowel Disorders Message Board

Proverbs3:5 · 03-18-2007, 03:17 PM

...do any of you guys make sure that the anal canal is cleaned out after you feel done and have wiped?
I have gotten into an obsessive habit for the last 7 years in making sure I am cleaned out. This came about when I was about to go for my annual female exam and thinking about how he puts his finger inside my anus I cleaned the canal out with my finger wrapped in TP. So I continued this because I really like the feeling that I am clean all the way to the intestinal tube. But nowadays I have changed the routine a bit by using an enema after I feel like I can't go anymore and that brings out the little bit left as well as cleans out the area. I still check to see if it's cleaned out with the TP wrapped finger (believe me, I do not get any on my hand and I wash my hands THOROUGLY afterwards).
Anyway, I am just wondering if there are others that have this same habit. I actually want to recommend this to anyone that has stinky gas (even after using the toilet) or always have to go after eating because I think that's a symptom of unfinished business.

Misnomer2773 · 03-18-2007, 07:39 PM

no, can't say that I have that habit, although I usually use a laxative once a week to keep things cleaned out up there.

Harry · 03-19-2007, 12:09 AM

Proverbs,

I really have never thought about it and as you may know us men get a digital exam at least annually.
The doctor uses latex gloves with a lubricant anyway.

Misnomer-- Using a laxative weekly is not a good practice -- it may cause you to become dependant??
You should use fiber therapy -- it's safer long term.

Harry