Douches

What are douches?

An anal douche is a device for rinsing the rectum with water before anal sex or toy play. The most common type is a squeeze bulb with a nozzle; others connect to the shower hose or use a bottle and valve. People use them for peace of mind rather than necessity, since the rectum is usually clear on its own. Nasstoys' unisex douche is labelled for both anal and vaginal use, but most here are designed for anal rinsing and sit alongside our wider anal care range and other anal toys.

Types of douches

Bulb douches

The classic design from Prowler RED, Ouch!, CleanScene, Colt and Selopa: a soft squeeze bulb holding a modest amount of water, with a removable nozzle. Water Systems' Ultimate, Ultra and Ribbed douches follow the same pattern, and WhipSmart's has a glow-in-the-dark tip. Bulbs are inexpensive and easy to control, the usual recommendation for a first douche.

Shower douches, hoses and adapters

AquaClean's shower system with diverter, Prowler RED's Shower Shot nozzle and shower heads, the Hosed slim silicone hose, BMS's stainless steel shower douche and Boneyard's Skwert adapters screw onto the shower hose in place of the head for a steady, adjustable flow. They suit frequent use but need care with water temperature and pressure.

One-way valve and bottle systems

Water Systems' One Way designs, Cheeky's One-Way Flow and the Nexus, Cleanstream and AquaClean valve douches let water flow in but not back into the reservoir, keeping the device cleaner between uses. Boneyard's Skwert kits and Cleanstream's water bottle kit screw a nozzle onto an ordinary water bottle.

Travel and compact kits

CleanScene's mini travel set, Cleanstream's One Shot launcher and the Commander kit with two nozzles pack small for discretion on the move; kits often include several nozzle styles.

Silicone and automatic douches

Soft silicone bulbs from b-Vibe, Prowler RED, Renegade, Booty Call and Nexus feel gentler than hard plastic. Rechargeable automatic models from Nexus, AquaClean, Cleanstream and Anal Adventures pump or rotate at the press of a button, and AquaClean's slim toilet bidet brings the rinse to the toilet itself.

How to choose a douche

Pick the format that fits your routine.

• Experience: Beginners should start with a small bulb and a short, smooth nozzle. Shower systems are better once you are confident with volume and pressure.
• Nozzle: Soft silicone or flexible tips are kinder to the body than rigid plastic. Flared or contoured bases help you keep control of depth.
• Capacity: A smaller bulb is plenty for a quick rinse; larger reservoirs take longer to use comfortably.
• Hygiene features: One-way valves and fully removable parts make a douche easier to dry and keep clean.

How to use and care for douches

Fill with lukewarm water only, never hot, and never add soap. Apply a little water-based lubricant to the nozzle, insert gently, squeeze slowly, then release the water into the toilet. Repeat once or twice until the water runs clear, and allow some time before play.

• Keep pressure low; a slow squeeze is more comfortable than a hard one.
• Stop if you feel cramping or pain, and do not douche more often than needed, since over-rinsing can leave you feeling sore.
• Rinse all parts with warm water and a toy cleaner after every use and let them dry fully apart.
• Do not share douches, and replace any bulb that cracks or develops an odor.

Douches for beginners, couples and regular users

For a first time, a soft bulb douche, patience and plenty of lubricant will do more for comfort than any elaborate system. Couples often keep a travel kit in an overnight bag, while regular users may prefer the convenience of a shower attachment or an automatic douche. Think of douching as an optional comfort step rather than a requirement; our enemas and enema kits collection covers the overlapping bulb kits.