Taking an Enema while sitting on the toilet.

Many people will take enemas while sitting on the toilet. This is not a very comfortable position to receive an enema. But it works better if you put the seat lid down and sit on it while taking the enema. It works better with a rectal tube instead of a nozzle. It places the body in a position so that gravity is always trying to expel the solution. Their is a constant pressure in the rectum, you need real determination to keep your anal sphincter tightly closed. Yet many people use this position so they will not have to get up and run to the toilet to release their enema.

Massage: When receiving the enema: Massage abdomen in a counter-clockwise direction this will help move the solution higher into the colon. Massaging the abdomen during the administration of an enema will help the recipient except more of the enema solution. Taking an enema while seated on the toilet is just one way of several to take enemas. The most common way of taking or receiving an enema is in the left lateral side position. The second most common way of taking or receiving enema is in the knee chest position. This is probably the best position for taking an enema, it allows the enema solutions to run downhill for the most part. The next way would be, while laying on your back with knees up. Another way is lying on your tummy. Another one is opposite the number 1.position , It is the right lateral side position.

Seated on toilet taking a 2qt. warm soapy enema.

The nice thing about this position is that you do not have to move to expel the enema. You remove the nozzle or rectal tube and hold the enema solution for the desired amount of time, and then release. When expelling the enema: Massage abdomen in a clockwise direction this will help move the solution back toward the rectum and anus. Massaging the abdomen while expelling the enema helps move the solution and feces toward the rectum and out the anus.

Warning: Do not use enemas or laxatives if abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by your health care provider.
Rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative or enema may indicate a serious condition.
Discontinue use and consult your health care provider.

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