I will be doing a multi-part series on anal play for subs over the next few weeks, as anal play is very popular with both those who play in-person as well as those who play online. So, first things first. Preparing yourself!

I’ve been asked numerous times from submissives on how to self-administer an enema. So, here you go! Enemas can be very pleasurable, safe, and hygienic, and are especially important when undertaking any serious kind of anal play. I personally administer quite a few enemas on a regular basis and find that I never get tired of invading on a sub’s intimate functions. I also require that my toys arrive clean to Wicked Eden if they want to experience anal play (and the session doesn’t include an enema). So, whether you are preparing for a session, getting warmed up for solo play, or just wishing to learn more… here is an excellent set of instructions.

This is an excerpt from How and When to Be Your Own Doctor, by Dr. Isabelle A. Moser with Steve Solomon, published in 1997. You will find comments from me in italics.

Colon Cleansing: How To Give Yourself An Enema

Enemas have been medically out of favor for a long time. Most people have never had one. So here are simple directions to self-administer an effective enema series.

The enema bag you select is important. It must hold at least two quarts and be rapidly refillable. The best American-made brand is made of rubber with about five feet of rubber hose ending in one of two different white hard plastic insertion tips. The bag is designed for either enemas or vaginal douches. It hangs from a detachable plastic “S” hook. When filled to the brim it holds exactly one-half gallon. The maker of this bag offers another model that costs about a dollar more and also functions as a hot water bottle. A good comforter it may make, but the dual purpose construction makes the bag very awkward to rapidly refill. I recommend the inexpensive model.

[We also have disposable enema kits and enema buckets available for sale at Wicked Eden. The enema kit that is available from most drug stores tends to leak and the rubber degrades over time. I use this kit with assorted nozzles and recommend it (and it's on sale right now!). You can also use a kit that attaches to the shower or faucet, like this one or this one.]

The plastic insertion tips vary somewhat. The straight tubular tip is intended for enemas; the flared vaginal douche tip can be useful for enemas too, in that it somewhat restrains unintentional expulsion of the nozzle while filling the colon. However, its four small holes do not allow a very rapid rate of flow.

[Nozzles can be so much fun! The kit I use has a whole set of nozzles which are great for experimenting. If you get really adventurous, there are much larger and "aggressive" nozzles available!]

To give yourself an enema, completely fill the bag with tepid water that does not exceed body temperature. The rectum is surprisingly sensitive to heat and you will flinch at temperatures only a degree or two higher than 98 Fahrenheit. Cooler water is no problem; some find the cold stimulating and invigorating.

[Note: the text says "cooler"-- not cold. Cold water causes the bowels to cramp and clench, and will be very uncomfortable. Cold water enemas are classically used for punishment purposes and they are very effective!

In addition to plain water, you can add soap! A soapy enema produces a very "squeaky clean" feeling, but not all soaps are appropriate as they will irritate the colon. Stay away from antibacterial hand soaps! Castile soap, which is made with olive oil, is the best choice. Dr. Bronners makes a lavender and a peppermint liquid castile soap and they are my favorites to use because they are effective and smell nice too. You can find Dr. Bronners at Target, GNC, and some drugstores, or online here.]

Make sure the flow clamp on the tube is tightly shut and located a few inches up the tube from the nozzle. Hang the filled bag from a clothes or towel hook, shower nozzle, curtain rod, or other convenient spot about four to five feet above the bathroom floor or tub bottom. The higher the bag the greater the water pressure and speed of filling. But too much pressure can also be uncomfortable. You may have to experiment a bit with this.

Various body positions are possible for filling the colon. None is correct or necessarily more effective than another. Experiment and find the one you prefer. Some fill their colon kneeling and bending forward in the bathtub or shower because there will likely be small dribbles of water leaking from around the nozzle. Usually these leaks do not contain fecal matter. Others prefer to use the bathroom floor. For the bony, a little padding in the form of a folded towel under knees and elbows may make the process more comfortable. You may kneel and bend over while placing your elbows or hands on the floor, reach behind yourself and insert the nozzle. You may also lie on your back or on your side.

[I've included some positions, for the visual person. Yeah... it's hot, I know! Don't get caught up looking at the porn... keep reading!]

Some think the left side is preferable because the colon attaches to the rectum on the left side of the body, ascends up the left side of the abdomen to a line almost as high as the solar plexus, then transverses the body to the right side where it descends again on the right almost to the groin. The small intestine attaches to the colon near its lower-right extremity. In fact these are the correct names given for the parts of the colon: Ascending, Descending and Transverse Colon along with the Sigmoid Colon or Rectum at the exit end.

As you become more expert at filling your colon with water you will begin to become aware of its location by the weight, pressure and sometimes temperature of the water you’re injecting. You will come to know how much of the colon has been filled by feel. You will also become aware of peristalsis (read: movements of your intestines) as the water is evacuated vigorously and discover that sensations from a colon hard at work, though a bit uncomfortable, are not necessarily pain.

Insertion of the nozzle is sometimes eased with a little lubricant. A bit of soap or KY jelly is commonly used. If the nozzle can be inserted without lubricant it will have less tendency to slip out. However, do not tear or damage the anus by avoiding necessary lubrication. After insertion, grip the clamp with one hand and open it. The flow rate can be controlled with this clamp. Keeping a hand on the clamp also prevents the nozzle from being expelled.

Water will begin flowing into the colon. Your goal is to empty the entire bag into the colon before sensations of pressure or urgency to evacuate the water force you to remove the nozzle and head for the toilet. Relaxation of mind and body helps achieve this. You are very unlikely to achieve a half-gallon fill up on the first attempt. If painful pressure is experienced try closing the clamp for a moment to allow the water to begin working its way around the obstacle. Or, next time try hanging the bag lower, reducing its height above the body and thus lowering the water pressure. Or, try opening the clamp only partially. Or, try panting hard, so as to make the abdomen move rapidly in and out, sort of shaking the colon. This last technique is particularly good to get the water past a blockage of intestinal gas.

[The first few times you do this, you may feel the overwhelming sensation to "go" right away. Slow or stop the flow and try to relax and wait for the discomfort to pass before continuing. You may need to change position. Most subs prefer to lie on their backs with their knees up. If you get up and "go" right away, the water will not have had a chance to travel very far and clean you out! Some people may feel a slight nausea the first few times, which can be relieved by drinking cold water during the enema.]

It is especially important for Americans, whose culture does not teach one to be tolerant of discomfort, to keep in mind that pain is the body’s warning that actual damage is being done to tissues. Enemas can do no damage and pose no risk except to that rare individual with weak spots in the colon’s wall from cancers. When an enema is momentarily perceived unpleasantly, the correct name for the experience is a sensation, not pain. You may have to work at increasing your tolerance for unpleasant sensations or it will take you a long time to achieve the goal of totally filling the colon with water. Be brave! And relax. A wise philosopher once said that it is a rough Universe in which only the tigers survive–and sometimes they have a hard time.

[I tell my slaves to masturbate slowly while they are being filled because it's a good way to relax and get your mind off the sensation. It is especially appealing when the association between the enema can cause an erection in seconds! Just don't cum-- the spasms will make the nozzle slip and it'll be rather messy.]

Eventually it will be time to remove the nozzle and evacuate the water. Either a blockage (usually fecal matter, an air bubble, or a tight ‘U’ turn in the colon, usually at either the splenetic, or hepatic flexures located right below the rib cage) will prevent further inflow (undesirable) or else the bag will completely empty (good!) or the sensation of bursting will no longer be tolerable. Go sit on the toilet and wait until all the water has passed. Then refill the bag and repeat the process. Each time you fill the colon it will allow more water to enter more easily with less unpleasantness.

[It is recommended that you try to hold your enema 5-10 minutes once the bag is empty if possible. You will need to sit on the toilet and wait several minutes to void all the water, and you may find that you have to go again after standing up for several minutes. This is normal, as it is just your body working all the water down.

Yes, you can give yourself more than one enema at a time. I usually recommend giving yourself as many as it takes so that the water runs clean, which can be 2-3 depending on your diet. This is not harmful at all, and you will probably find yourself weighing several pounds less when you're done!]

Please comment with your feedback, whether you are trying it for the first time or have done it for years. I’d like to hear your experiences!

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1. Eric Says:
   March 15th, 2010 at 9:39 pm

   I love the information. I have been giving myself enemas for years, and love the sensations. I am from Ohio, and hopefully someday I will be able to visit your establishment. Have been watching your blogs, love the site, awesome job. Unfortunate financial situations are the only thing stopping you from giving me an enema. Keep up the great work!!

2. James Says:
   March 16th, 2010 at 1:04 am

   Thank you

3. tom/prissie Says:
   March 23rd, 2010 at 10:57 am

   milady. thank you for your message… i am honored. i’ll be in to seeyou in april will call for an appointment. thnks for thinking of me.