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[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 278 points 2 years ago (17 children)
[–] spittingimage@lemmy.world 74 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Fight me.

Okay, but I'm bringing my power washer.

[–] ech@lemm.ee 45 points 2 years ago (3 children)

PSA - Do not use a power washer on your parts.

"Bidet - the power washer for your parts"

[–] electrogamerman@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Can I use it in others parts?

[–] SouthEndSunset@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago

You sound like a man with experience.

[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)
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[–] SynopticVision@lemmy.world 46 points 2 years ago

Preach it brother. Enlighten the unwashed (m)asses.

[–] bitsplease@lemmy.ml 24 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The only people who would fight you about how great bidets are are people who have never actually used one

[–] cuchilloc@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

The only people who would fight you about how great bidets are ~~are people who have never actually used one~~

Are people with dirty bums

[–] usrtrv@lemmy.ml 16 points 2 years ago (3 children)

After I going through my second ~$30 bidet. I upgraded to a ~$300 Toto bidet with heated water and seat. No regrets.

[–] Lepsea@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It must've feel like being blessed by the rains down in Africa

[–] flop_leash_973@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

I wonder if I could rig up a bidet that would play Africa by Toto while it washed my backside.

[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

U R Living the dream πŸ’­

[–] OhmsLawn@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

How does that work? I don't have hot water or an outlet in my toilet room. Did you have to renovate, or was there service already?

[–] usrtrv@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I have an electric one and just ran an extension cable. If I owned I would definitely install an outlet next to the toilet.

[–] OhmsLawn@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Never considered an extension cord. Don't think the mrs would go for that. Ah well. At least it never gets too cold here.

[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago

You didn’t know you needed one until you use it. Life changing.

[–] xtremeownage@lemmyonline.com 13 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Love my bidet.

10/10 for squeaky clean buttholes.

[–] bearfootbees@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago

If you're butthole squeaks... Please see a medical professional

[–] Pattern@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

We just got one. We even splurged for the fancy one that hooks up to warm water. It is life changing. I feel very dirty whenever I have to do a poo somewhere else. Underrated appliance, for sure.

[–] OhmsLawn@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

How does the hot water work? Did you need a plumber or an electrician? I don't have either hot water or an outlet in my little toilet room.

[–] Pattern@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

We bought a Tushy brand, and it pulls hot water from the plumbing directly under the sink. If you happen to have a sink right next to your toilet it might work for you. I’m not especially handy and I found Tushy’s instructions very straightforward.

[–] OhmsLawn@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Thanks for the reply. I'm probably going to have to stick with chilly water. I can't imagine how expensive it would be to re-plumb the bathroom for that. I'll try to check Tushy again but, for some reason I always get distracted when I visit their website...

[–] 0xff@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

At least in the US, we usually have flexible tubing that supplies water to the sink. If you're mildly handy, you should be able to hook it up yourself.

[–] erre@programming.dev 11 points 2 years ago

I have COVID to thank for showing me the light. Never going back.

Best purchase I ever made. Can't believe I lived without one before. America needs more bidets.

[–] CallateCoyote@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

One of my life purposes is converting people to The Way of Bidet. I have bought over a dozen as gifts for people and pretty much anybody who is actually willing to install it and try it loves it and hopefully converts others in turn. Clearly superior to wiping in terms of hygiene, saving money on TP, and not irritating the bum.

[–] bearfootbees@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 years ago

Have you ever tried Linux?

[–] AlmightySnoo@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)
[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago

Saves trees and refreshing. I get disappointed when I travel and I don’t have a bidet.

[–] bearfootbees@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago

I feel like this is the new version of "bum fights"

[–] cedarmesa@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)
[–] scubbo@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm probably missing the joke, but - if you're standing up, then your ass-cheeks are together.

[–] OhmsLawn@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

This has been discussed extensively on that website that we used to visit regularly. They wipe like that too. They don't stand lock-kneed. It's some sort of half squat.

[–] redballooon@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)
[–] tenacious_mucus@sh.itjust.works 13 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] Today@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago

It's s little more $, but the Brondell is better. Brondell Bidet Toilet Seat Non-Electric Swash Ecoseat, Fits Elongated Toilets, White - Dual Nozzle System, Ambient Water Temperature - Bidet with Easy Installation https://a.co/d/1QKXrso

[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

You can get an attachment for your toilet for under $70.

[–] beta_tester@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Bidet under 100? Wtf. I thought it's a dream to own one because they are like 1000.

[–] beardedrhino@lemmy.ca -5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

God damnit. I was hoping reddits love of bidets would stay on reddit, yet here we are

[–] ebits21@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 years ago

Have you used one? What do you have against them?