Exploring Klismaphilia Kink and Enema Fetish

Douching using an enema before anal play is common, but if the act of colon cleansing itself turns you on more than anal itself, you may have the kink of klismaphilia. Continuing our anal April series, discover more about this enema fetish and how to practise it safely. 

What is klismaphilia?

Klismaphilia is the formal term used to refer to sexual arousal and pleasure derived from the use of enemas, i.e., anal douching, which cleanses the colonic canal. Just like a great deal of other arousing things, there are many reasons why douching or enemas is a turn-on, with the most common usually involving the feeling of being filled. In other words, the retention of fluid, typically followed by the equal thrill that comes from releasing it.
 

You can incoporate enemas with other fetish activities, but it tends to be a solo indulgence of anal play and masturbation. Receiving or giving oneself an enema is most common, but some get off from giving enemas to their partners. For some kinksters, receiving or giving an enema is also part of a medical fetish. 

Douching is often used in foreplay. However, klismaphilia fanatics actually favor it over traditional sexual expression as the primary sexual event. While only becoming an 'official' recognized fetish in the '70s, the practice of using enemas dates way back to Ancient Roman times.
 

Douching safely

At the very top of the 'things to watch out for' list with klismaphilia and douching/enemas are the potential health-related issues that can result when you use anything but tap water. Yes, we're well aware of the myths floating around out there that you can use this, that, or the other on someone, but they are just that: myths. Using anything like alcohol or even scented water is a bad idea. The why behind this involves how these orifices work.


Klismaphilia kink can also be related to a medical fetish

Despite their unique functions, evolution has given the anus and the vagina things in common with one another: mainly that they both can be remarkably delicate. For the vagina, this is how easy it is to upset its natural balance of bacteria, which is also why douching has mainly fallen out of favor over the years, despite what all those 'feeling fresh' ads used to say. And, if used too often – or with the wrong fluids – can cause major health-related problems.
 

The anus, meanwhile, are all about absorbing moisture and then propelling waste out of the body. The former means that any type of fluid introduced goes straight into the bloodstream, and anything except for water will hit the body like a ton of toxic bricks.

“Klismaphilia is the formal term used to refer to sexual arousal and pleasure derived from the use of enemas, i.e., anal douching.”

For those interested but inexperienced, the best way to proceed with douching or an enema is to take things carefully. So, please don't think that all those porn vids floating around as gospel, as though they might be real people doing these types of activities they are doing so after years of trial and error — along with some careful editing, so you don't see when things don't go as planned.

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As both these orifices can easily become infected or damaged, begin by making sure all your equipment is cleaned, sterilized, and designed for what you're going to be using it for. Not to make light of a serious issue, but there's a term for people who use things that were never intended for anal or vaginal play: emergency room patients.

Preparing a klismaphilia session

There is plenty of paraphernalia available out there to assist in klismaphilia sessions to keep your douching session as clean and easy as possible. Special enema nozzles, douches and shower attachments are just a few of the accessories commonly used, and these are available to purchase online.


Into klismaphilia? Get ready for a kinky enema, baby. Image: Frillyknicks via Flickr released via CC BY 2.0 license.

In advance of a good douching, prepare 8 to 16 oz of liquid of your choice to enter the nozzle. You'll learn your water limit the more you do it. When preparing a klismaphilia session, the most crucial thing is to ensure that the equipment is safe and sterile. It's a good idea to carefully test out equipment before using it – preferably when you're not feeling horny.

“Douching is often used in foreplay. However, klismaphilia fanatics actually favor it over traditional sexual expression as the primary sexual event.”

Be careful with the amount of liquid used to start with, especially on a partner who may have different thresholds to you. Change nozzles in between the enema and douching, and to prevent bacteria, use a standard hose or bag. Bacteria are high-risk for women during klismaphilia sessions.
 

Always use your own equipment, even if going to someone else for a session. Don't carry out enemas drunk or high on drugs. Keep water temperatures lukewarm, as too much heat can cause colon damage, and never increase water pressure beyond 2 to 3 lbs.
 

Cleaning your enema kit

After using, be sure to clean your enema kit well by sterilizing the pipes and equipment used in some high-quality antiseptic, and leave it to soak for a reasonable period. This should be done after every use, primarily if used on another person.
 

And finally...

At the risk of repeating ourselves, while klismaphilia is exciting, don't let your enthusiasm get in the way of common sense. Balance your arousal with a hefty dose of level-headedness backed up by educating yourself as much as you can about how to douche and give and receive enemas as safely as possible. Because your partner/s will thank you, you’ll thank you, and you all will be able to enjoy these arousing sexual activities for years to (dare we say it?) come! •
 

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