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The History and Uses of Enemas
TLDR Enemas have been used for thousands of years to clean out the large intestine and remove toxins or stuck material. They can be used for medical purposes, sexual activities, or to administer medication, but they can also be potentially dangerous and should be done with caution.
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This podcast episode discusses the topic of enemas and includes a trigger warning for body horror and explicit content.
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An enema is when fluid is injected through the anus into the rectum and potentially the large intestine, with the purpose of clearing out any remaining poop material in the body.
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Enemas have been used for thousands of years to clean out the large intestine and remove toxins or stuck material, and historically, bamboo tubes and bellows were used as equipment to administer enemas.
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Enemas became more widespread and self-administered in the 1600s, and during the reign of Louis XIV, it was fashionable to have enemas, with the king himself having over 2,000 enemas, but the practice fell out of favor until John Harvey Kellogg brought it back in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Enemas involve filling the large intestine with liquid, usually about a liter, which can trigger the urge to poop.
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Enemas can be used for medical reasons such as treating severe constipation, fecal impaction, preparing for a colonoscopy, administering medication directly to the colon, or using barium sulfate to visualize the colon on an X-ray.
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Enemas can be used to administer medication directly to the colon or to reduce core body temperature in cases of overheating.
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Enemas can be used for sexual activities such as anal sex or BDSM practices, but it is unnecessary for most people as their bodies naturally expel waste.
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Enemas can be potentially dangerous and lead to perforations, sepsis, dehydration, and other complications, especially if done without medical necessity or with certain underlying conditions.
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Enemas allow you to control the amount of liquid going into your colon, and the experience can either leave you feeling great or violated, depending on the person and the situation.
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