“There are many folds within the rectum and sometimes liquid can get stuck, so a little extra time allows it to come out before sex,” he explains.Īccording to Goldstein, 88 percent of men who practice receptive anal intercourse douche before sex through unsubstantiated methods, which can lead to a host of health issues, like douche dependency and irritation of the region. If you have the time to plan for intercourse, Goldstein recommends douching 30 to 60 minutes ahead of time, in case there’s excess gas or residual water hiding in there. “If you’re taking supplements, I recommend taking your fiber before bed since this allows absorption and optimization to occur while you’re sleeping and then going to the bathroom when you wake up in the morning,” Goldstein says.
If you have a less predictable gut, an enteric-coated peppermint oil calms the intestines and can help reduce gas, bloating and diarrhea. Consider introducing more fruits, vegetables, legumes, leafy greens, whole grains, and unprocessed bran to your diet, while limiting dairy (given that 75 percent of the global population is at least somewhat lactose intolerant) and greasy red meats. With the proper diet, some don’t even need to douche at all.īy consuming plenty of fibre and water, your stool bulks together in one smooth, formed mass, which makes douching a swift process.
“Being ready to bottom actually starts with your diet, long before you even start douching,” Goldstein says, attesting that if you maintain a healthy diet full of fiber (either naturally or through fiber supplements), that douching should only take a few minutes. The same philosophy can be applied to douching. When trying to achieve that impossible gay body that’s so normalized in our culture, trainers attest diet is more important than exercise.