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HandSolo -> RE: soap enemas (9/27/2008 8:42:31 PM)
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There is soap, and then there is soap. Castille soap is commonly used, even in legitimate medicine, for enemas. Similarly, Ivory bar soap is an actual soap, and can be used in moderation without ill effects. Either will be a little more irritating to the mucous membranes, and cause a little more cramping than saline, epsom salt or baking soda enemas. Most other detergents found around the house are not soap at all (soap is animal or vegetable fat that has reacted with a caustic solution), and will generally be far more irritating, and can be toxic. They also contain various perfumes, colorants, preservatives and who knows what else, each of which present possible health hazards. I refuse to entertain the use of these products.
Castille soap, used at about 5mL/quart, can be nearly as mild as saline, in the absence of air/bubbles. However, it will quickly add to the aggravation of any other irritants, such as cinnimon or peppermint oil, hot pepper, bubbles/air/gas, high flow rate, or possibly the most painful, yet non-hazardous irritant: low temperature. A solution at just above body temperature, say, 102F, will cool to just about body temperature on it's way through the tubing, and can be quite soothing until the volume gets out of hand. However, straight from the cold tap, say about 65F, will be agonizing after a pint and a half at most. A couple of quarts could easily prompt vocal protests, even with plain saline. Adding a little soap to the mix is a recipe for utter misery.
Coffee can be used, I don't notice any spectacular high, even compared to drinking a lot of it. You do notice the caffine, you just don't get all racey and jittery.
The primary safety rule: if it would be dangerous to drink, don't put it in your enema bag. This includes anything hot, by which I mean, over 108F. You might think you can drink hotter beverages than that, but you cool off a little bit in your mouth, then swallow. If you ever chugged a fresh cup of coffee like a frat boy with a beer, you'd be hospitalized. Don't try it at the other end. Don't trust your hand. Get a thermometer, and check every mixture before using it.
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