Q&A for How to Use a Bidet

Use some toilet paper to pat yourself dry, or use a napkin to towel yourself dry and to prevent water from trickling down your legs.

Paper should be discarded in the toilet. Bidets are for liquids only. Note that some toilets, such as those that are part of a private septic system (versus public sewer) may want to avoid flushing paper; a posted notice near the toilet will usually specify this. In that case, the used paper goes into a disposal basket next to the toilet.

Of course! Anyone can use a bidet regardless of gender or age.

Just take the amount of time necessary to fully clean yourself and the bidet as well.

No. Some do, but not all.

I'm a really short teen, and I've used one before. You won't fall in unless someone pushes you or you slip.

No, the water flows away to the sewer system just like toilet or sink water does.

Do whatever you normally do when using the bathroom. Most people would probably want privacy with something like this.

The bidet includes plumbing parts for connecting to the hot water line on a nearby sink/basin.

Yes; it is a great way to keep yourself fresh and clean. Use the bidet after removing your tampon, and wait to insert a fresh one until you are finished at the bidet.

No. Bidets are not meant to dispose of solid waste, including paper products.

Just throw the paper away in the garbage can.

This would not work. Hard water stains are a result of minerals in the water sticking to a surface when the water leaves. A dryer makes the water evaporate, but does nothing to remove the minerals that build up to create stains. Removing mineral stains from porcelain is typically accomplished with a chemical cleaner that dissolves the mineral buildup, such as CLR.

No, since it's just water spraying.

Use toilet paper to dry before standing.

Bidets are initially expensive to install as an add-on to a system that already gets the job done. This makes them seem superfluous to many people.

It varies from person to person. For some, it can be rather awkward. For others, it's a delightful experience.

There are bidets in the UK, they're just not as popular as in some countries. If you want one installed in your home, talk to a qualified plumber.

Not really. In fact, if you are for female, using soap can actually offset the natural pH balance of your vagina and can cause infections. It's completely up to you, but it's commonly not used with soap.

It depends on what type bidet you are getting, and what features it has. A standard bidet will cost about the same as a toilet.

It is not designed for that. The jet is small just enough to wash the genitals.

If by public place you mean a hotel, yes it is. When I travel abroad I use it every time I use the toilet. Check before you use it if is clean. In hotels they are spotless.

Just throw it in the washing machine and use strong detergent to really clean it and then let it air dry or use a dryer.

The nozzles extend to reach towards the back of the genital area so the water will wash from the bottom up.

You could just use a wet rag or plain toilet paper.

Yes, you can purchase portable bidet's online or at local home stores.

Yes. The washing facilities are neatly tucked away when not in use. You can use your bidet toilet seat or under-toilet seat bidet attachment in the same way you use a standard toilet.

No. You have to be over 21 in most countries, although some allow 18 plus, and in a couple you can use it from 16 up. Just check depending on where you are using it.

Yes, you can get kits to fit your existing toilet with bidet features.

A bidet is intended to help you wash and clean up after using the toilet, but the fixture is not an actual toilet. Some use a bidet without toilet paper, some use toilet paper and the bidet, and some use the bidet and then dry off with a towel.