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That’s what I’ve always said. If you smeared a bit of poop on your face or arm, you wouldn’t be content with just wiping it down with a thin piece of toilet paper. You’d probably shower!

So why should your ass be any different?

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It's different because I don't use my ass to open doors, type on computers, prepare/eat food, or scratch my eye. Your face and arms, however, get involved in those activities sooner or later. I don't care if my poop cannon has a bit of residue around the rim that paper can't quite remove, handling shit is literally what it does every day, and it's otherwise stowed away safely.

Granted, I bet a warm-water bidet feels fantastic and I would probably never go back if I had one.

Well take a guess why the left hand in some regions of the world is considered dirty even there is water around to wash? Because toilet paper is seen as improper cleaning.

BTW: You can use something like a small washing towel (I do not know what the proper english word is - in German it is Waschlappen). So you do not have to touch your shit:)

Waschlappen would be something like “Wash Cloth”. Lappen is one of my favourite German words.

Face flannel, I think. The Dutch is "washandje".

I use my face and my arm to engage with people, and prepare and eat food. I don't generally use my arse for these activities.

Face is an exaggeration. Its unusual to touch peoples face unless you are very close to them .

I've thought the same thing and after spending time in Asia I got really accustomed to using a water hose. This whole thing (among other things) has made me question the practicality of toilet paper even more, strongly considering installing a hose in the bathroom.

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