A Sensitive Subject

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:24 am

Bidet's is the topic. Dont be shy. As far as I know bidet's are uncommon or unheard of in America. I myself know of no one who has one in their home. Ive never even seen one. Are bidet's common elsewhere ?

Are they effective ? What is the transfer process like ? Do you just shuffle over with your pants around your ankles ? Are there mishaps like falling over during the shift ?

Are bidet's only for the wealthy ?

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:31 am

that's a really good question.

i've only seen one in "Crocodile Dundee"

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:33 am

What is your guys facination with bidets? Good ol TP not getting the job done for you anymore?

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:34 am

:wah: Yes, I saw that movie too. I've never seen one in my life!

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:36 am

Sheryl wrote: What is your guys facination with bidets? Good ol TP not getting the job done for you anymore?
is that what they are for???:-2

i thought if your "junk" was a little funky and you didn't have time to take a full shower...

something like that.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:38 am

My Junk Never Has Funk !

Lets Be Very Clear About That ! :-3

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:39 am

only ever used one in hospital, great for your stitches after childbirth

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:42 am

Nomad wrote: My Junk Never Has Funk !

Lets Be Very Clear About That ! :-3

yea we should not forget that Nomad is Mr. Clean's long lost uncle.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:44 am

This can be umm a friendly alternative.

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:45 am

Pinky wrote: I reckon it's probably quite nice, especially after a really hot curry the night before, haha!
Oh, that WOULD be nice.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:47 am

Wolverine wrote: Oh, that WOULD be nice.

well considering your location, you would know firsthand huh! :p

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:50 am

Sheryl wrote: well considering your location, you would know firsthand huh! :p
yes. yes i would.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:50 am

Wolverine wrote: Oh, that WOULD be nice.

*little too much enthusiasm rabid wolverine*

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:13 am

I've seen them all over the world, in my travels. One drops one's drawers, washes, dries, ups one's drawers and goes on. Sounds good in theory, but in my experience, it's sometimes difficult to adjust the water temperature, which can be somewhat STARTLING! :wah:

What they're REALLY good for is storing your bathroom "stuff bag" when using a hotel bathroom, which usually has limited shelf space.

(I've always found it odd that the French, who invented the bidet, are so reluctant to use underarm deodorant.)

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:16 am

Lulu2 wrote: I've seen them all over the world, in my travels. One drops one's drawers, washes, dries, ups one's drawers and goes on. Sounds good in theory, but in my experience, it's sometimes difficult to adjust the water temperature, which can be somewhat STARTLING! :wah:

What they're REALLY good for is storing your bathroom "stuff bag" when using a hotel bathroom, which usually has limited shelf space.

(I've always found it odd that the French, who invented the bidet, are so reluctant to use underarm deodorant.)

But what is the transition from one throne to the next like ? Do you just shuffle over or what ?

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:17 am

"SHUFFLE?" Fie! One GLIDES! :rolleyes:

One can use the bidet without having used the other facilities, ya' know.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:21 am

That would be two yuchy things to clean in the bathroom! One is enough for me...............:wah:

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:22 am

Chonsi, it's like having another, but very low, sink!

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:23 am

I don't think I could figure out how to use it....................

*looking for the outhouse*

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:24 am

Pinky wrote: I'm looking at the sink right now and wondering...no. BAD idea

yeah, and i'm the dirty one. right.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:27 am

Lulu2 wrote: "SHUFFLE?" Fie! One GLIDES! :rolleyes:

One can use the bidet without having used the other facilities, ya' know.

So its a for that oh so fresh anytime feeling ?

I assumed its purpose was to handle the really dirty jobs.

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:28 am

Ummm, people....it's for WASHING one's bits and bobs....nothing more. :rolleyes:

(Sheesh...buy 'em books, send 'em to school....what do they learn?)

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:30 am

Pinky wrote: I never said I wasn't! I just have a warped SOH. Sorry!
how is sticking your arse in the kitchen sink funny?

................

............................................:wah: oh. yeah. that's funny.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:32 am

:wah: Oh Wolfy......................

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:34 am

Wolverine wrote: how is sticking your arse in the kitchen sink funny?

................

............................................:wah: oh. yeah. that's funny.

just slap him Pinky!

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:36 am

Lulu2 wrote: Ummm, people....it's for WASHING one's bits and bobs....nothing more. :rolleyes:

(Sheesh...buy 'em books, send 'em to school....what do they learn?)
SEE?!!?? I told you!!

it's for washing your junk when you don't have time for a full shower.

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:37 am

I'm not wealthy but i have a bidet, there's nowt like being as clean as a whistle.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:37 am

Wolverine wrote: how is sticking your arse in the kitchen sink funny?

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............................................ oh. yeah. that's funny.

:wah:

And to think pinky poo just started a thread about how she wasnt going to embarrass herself anymore

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:39 am

:wah: Im having a good laugh at your expense. Please dont stop now. :wah:

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:41 am

My ex-mother-in-law (Hubby #1's Mom) had a bidet in her house in Florida (not to be confused with the other two houses she had :rolleyes: ).

She said it was great for 'cleaning up after doing your business'

Never used one myself

but I took her word for it

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:45 am

Wolverine wrote: SEE?!!?? I told you!!

it's for washing your junk when you don't have time for a full shower.

I have several "levels" of showers.

A level 3 would suffice for this purpose. A quick rinse, in and out. Total time 90 seconds. I dont need some fancy pants bidet for that.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:46 am

Boy, I went looking for pictures of one, and found a whole bunch of people washing their kids in them!

I used to put mine in the kitchen sink!

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Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:49 am

They'd probably be more comfortable to use if they had a seat of some sort...that cold porcelain is a BITCH! :wah: And Pinks is right....the water jet isn't always just where is should be.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:51 am

chonsigirl wrote: Boy, I went looking for pictures of one, and found a whole bunch of people washing their kids in them!

I used to put mine in the kitchen sink!

Frickin Uropeeins !

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:56 am

Come on people surely even those of you across the pond know what they are really for??

The French invented them for washing your bits after getting down and dirty. (Which is something the French like to think they invented) It isn't for washing after having a poo although we Brits do tend to use them for that purpose.

The French don't generally wash. But they do like sex so I suppose it's understandable that they invent something that allows them to clean the important bits whilst retaining their natural odour!! Yuck!!

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:01 am

you said poo

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:03 am

Nomad wrote: you said poo

I know I'm a rebel like that!!

Poo poo poo poo poo:wah:

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:06 am

There you go explained nicely. I have seen them in my travels but never use one..

[QUOTE]Come on people surely even those of you across the pond know what they are really for??

The French invented them for washing your bits after getting down and dirty. (Which is something the French like to think they invented) It isn't for washing after having a poo although we Brits do tend to use them for that purpose.

The French don't generally wash. But they do like sex so I suppose it's understandable that they invent something that allows them to clean the important bits whilst retaining their natural odour!! Yuck!![/QUOTE]

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:23 am

chonsigirl wrote: Boy, I went looking for pictures of one, and found a whole bunch of people washing their kids in them!

I used to put mine in the kitchen sink!
i.....

how..... that's just.....

why in HELL would someone wash their kid in a toilet???????

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:30 am

this honestly not a joke the first time i ever saw one i was about 11 and went to a rich friends house used the toilet i did think i wonder why they have 2 tiolets and promptly crapped in it i told my mate it would not flush and he had to clean it out jimbo was never invited again

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:52 am

:wah: :wah: Shity deal if you as me Jimbo.

[QUOTE]this honestly not a joke the first time i ever saw one i was about 11 and went to a rich friends house used the toilet i did think i wonder why they have 2 tiolets and promptly crapped in it i told my mate it would not flush and he had to clean it out jimbo was never invited again [/QUOTE]

Patsy Warnick · Post by **Patsy Warnick** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:03 pm

They're like another sink - I never understood why there wasn't a seat to them, so Nomad is probably right , your suppose to stradle in either direction and hope the water sprays in the right direction. The water usually goes down your leg, or your back -awkward device.. Pinky, Nomad & Wolverine made it interesting..

Patsy

911 · Post by **911** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:06 pm

If they don't flush, how do you dry off?

Is there a towel rack next to those things or do you just shimmy and shake?

Might be good on a hot summer day. A weird way to cool off ones hot spots, I guess :wah:

Patsy Warnick · Post by **Patsy Warnick** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:13 pm

I've never seen a towel - your suppose to air dry

I tried to used one I had water everywhere - I might as well washed my hair.

Patsy