Bidet instead of toilet: shower toilets really make sense

Bidet: The shower toilet is so useful

The term originates from French and originally denotes a horse breed. Since a bidet is practically "mounted" like a horse, the name came about.

Whether such a shower toilet makes sense depends on your personal preferences. Many people swear by moist toilet paper, which also leaves a subtle fragrance.
In addition, the toilet paper still provides a barrier between your fingers and anus. On a bidet, there is no shortage of hands and direct contact.
From an ecological point of view, however, a bidet has the advantage that you need less toilet paper and can also save money.
There is also no problem of possible incompatibilities with cosmetic substances from moist toilet paper.
Especially with various skin conditions or hemorrhoids, the bidet offers a gentle and thorough cleaning and also allows the use of medical hip baths.
For people with physical disabilities or the elderly, a shower toilet can be a useful addition because it is easier to use than going to the shower or bathtub, where there is also a risk of slipping.

The type of use depends on the experience and your personal preferences.

You can use it with your face to the tap or vice versa.
Depending on the equipment, you can close the bidet with a stopper and fill it up with water like a bowl.
Then you can clean the genital area with your hands or a rag and possibly mild soap.
If the bidet has an intimate shower, it is also sufficient if you crouch down and use the intimate shower like a shower head.
After cleaning, dry the area with a towel. However, there are also shower toilets that have an air dryer and save you drying out.

A bidet is at about the same height as the toilet and looks like a small sink.

It has a tap and some models also have an intimate shower. With the help of such a shower toilet, the anus and intimate areas can be cleaned with water.
Some bidets are even equipped with an air dryer.