Man holding douche bulb

How to Use and Clean Your Douche Bulb

πŸ’‘ Quick Disclaimer:

The Bottom's Digest anal douche is for adults only. Use only for cleansing purposes in the anal area. To avoid injury or aggravation of pre-existing conditions, this device should not be used on swollen or inflamed areas, or skin lacerations. Do not use on irritated skin. No medical claims are warranted or implied by the use of this product. Keep out of reach of children.

How to douche before bottoming πŸ’¦

Step 1: Loosening up your bulb 😏

Because the bulb is brand new, the tip can feel a little tight when pushed into the bulb during the first couple of uses. Never fear, it will get much easier after a couple uses. In the meantime, here are some tips to make the process even quicker.Β 

Step 2: Clean the tip and bulb

2a. Remove the tip from the bulb and apply antibacterial soap.


2b. Wet the tip with warm water and roll the tip in between your hands for 20 seconds.


2c. Rinse the tip well with warm water until all the soap is gone.


2d. Place the bulb's opening under running warm and gently squeeze the bulb. Let go of the bulb under it so it fills with water.


2e. Place your thumb over the bulb's opening and shake the bulb for 10 seconds. Squeeze out all of the water. Repeat steps 2dΒ andΒ 2e at least 2–3 times.

hand washing douche tip under water

Step 3: Fill the bulb for use


3a. Place the bulb's opening under running lukewarm water and gently squeeze the bulb.


3b. Release your squeeze on the bulb so it can suck up the running water. Repeat 2–3 times, squeezing and releasing the bulb gently each time.


3c. Fill the bulb all the way to the top to avoid any air pockets that could end up in your bum during douching. Three full "squeezes" typically fill up the bulb.


3d. Insert the clean tip back into the bulb.


Step 4: Lube the tip


4a. Apply your favorite silicone lube to the tip. Never insert a non-lubricated tip into your rectum or you risk anal irritation.


4b. Make sure to work the lube down the entire tip.

hand squeezing douche bulb under running water

πŸ‘ Never use dish soap! Use anti-bacterial hand soap.

Step 5: How to douche with your bulb

5a. Refer to the gallery below for the next few steps.

5b. When using the bulb, it's best to stand upright with your foot propped up on the edge of a tub or on a toilet.


5c. Insert the tip into your anus. No need to go all the way to the base! Gently squeeze the bulb to empty the water into your rectum. You might not empty all the water from the bulbβ€”and that's okay!


5d. Sit on the toilet to release the water from your rectum. Inhale through your nose. When you exhale, "moo" like a cow.


5e. This will activate the muscles needed to push out the water without straining. Repeat steps 5a–6b until you feel good to go.


5f. If you strain a lot on the toilet, consider propping up your knees while releasing the water from your rectum.

illustration of a person douching in the bathtub with their leg propped up on the tub
illustration of a person sitting on the toilet
illustration of a person "mooing" on the toilet
illustration of a person sitting on the toilet with their knees propped up
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How to clean your douche πŸ’¦

Step 1: Soapy water

1a. Mix warm water and antibacterial soap in a small bowl.


1b. Drop the bulb tip into the water and let it "soak" while you clean the bulb.


1c. Place the bulb in the soapy water and squeeze the bulb gently to suck up some of the water.


1d. Squeeze the water out of the bulb back into the bowl. Repeat steps 2a–2b a few times.


1e. Squeeze all the soapy water out of the bulb.

hand cleaning douche bulb in soapy water

Step 2: Clean water


2a. Move the bulb into a bowl of plain warm water (or under running water). Just like steps 1a and 1b, squeeze and release the water from the bulb a few times.


2b. Remove the tip from the soapy water, give it a light rinse in the plain water, and insert it back into the bulb.


2c. Place the entire bulb (with tip attached) into the plain water, and squeeze the bulb to suck up the water.


2d. Squirt out all the water from the bulb. Repeat 3d and 3e 5–10 times.

hand squeezing douche bulb under running water

Step 4: Final touches


3a. Remove the tip from the bulb once thoroughly rinsed. Soak a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol.


Clean the opening of the tip with the cotton swab, rolling the swab between your index finger and thumb.


3b. Squeeze the bulb to empty as much water from it as possible. Place the bulb upright alongside the tip and let it air-dry completely overnight.

hands using a q tip to clean a douche bulb
douche bulb and tip drying on a towel