A bidet. We got one with heated water and seats and going to the bathroom feels super luxurious now. Not to mention all the toilet paper we save and increased hygiene.
There's just no comparison with just wiping. I let it spray, wipe, spray quickly again and wipe clean. Takes thirty seconds.
The real protip, which feels weirdly inappropriate for HN, is shaving down there.
I've heard very much the opposite.
Or at least, shaving down there makes it amazing for a day or two, but then the hairs start growing back and it's stubbly at first, which makes it INSANELY itchy.
I did an experiment when I started shaving my legs where I only shaved one for a while and then later shaved both, only the one that hadn’t been shaved multiple times was painful when the hair regrew.
What's the famous story about the guy who Nair'd this region as a joke/prank and he didn't realize the side effect of: the hair down there acts as a buffer for the scent so flatulence comes out much much worse?
I've seen clamp-on versions in big stacks at Walmart for $25.
I've always wondered how they would stack up, but been too chicken to try.
But if the bidet has done its job, then the towels aren't poopy. A lot cleaner than dealing with cloth baby diapers!
Buy plenty of towels and you can spread out the washing a lot more. We do a load every 3-4 weeks probably.
I moved recently and at the new house water pressure overall is noticably lower and it's far more difficult and slightly frustrating. If I hadn't learned/trained/experinced on higher water pressure I probably would agree with your assessment.
Serious question: why not both?
Getting nature's call outside the house must be hell...
Now, if I lived in Japan, somewhere famous for the widespread adoption of high-tech bidets, sure, it makes sense to adapt. But in basically all of America and Western Europe, it's still a luxury that if I adopted it now, I would be much more uncomfortable anytime I need to go to the bathroom away from home.
Its going to be a _little_ tricky to get lines to the other bathrooms, but I'll figure it out when the time comes.
Otherwise just a bit of extra paper on a first wipe is enough.
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Best purchases ever.
If you want heated anything or a blower, you'll first need to consider how you'll get power to your toilet's location. If, however, a cold water bidet is fine then just grab a cheap LUXE.
A TOTO WASHLET is still the gold standard though. That's what I own, and it has been great. Only thing I wish was slightly better was the blow-dryer. The pre-rinse/pre-mist is legit good in terms of keeping the toilet cleaner for longer.
PS - Quick note about mechanical bidets like the LUXE, it has no sensors/safety features. So if a child goes in, turns it on, and runs away it WILL flood your home. TOTO and similar quality bidets automatically turn off the water when weight isn't detected on the seat.
It’s not perfect, but for >$20 it’s a quick fix that didn’t require an electrician. Heated water is 100000% worth it!