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Every time I open my bowels I always use antiseptic like hydrogen peroxide, or watered down dettol. Does anyone else do this, or am I the only person who feels disgusted about all the germs that are down there, & feel that I must use this stuff to feel 100 per cent clean?
Perhaps it's a bit extreme, but better to be clean down there than not wipe up after!
Wait, lets say that you tore fissures into your anus when you relieved yourself. Would still clean yourself with hydrogen peroxide / dettol? Because, it seems to me that it would burn on contact. The pain should be intense.
This will actually INCREASE the chances of you getting an infection!!!! VERY BAD IDEA!!! This kills off all of your flora which compete with pathogens for nutrients and curb their growth.
It sounds extreme but if you have hemorrhoids or are experiencing any bleeding then it's probably a very wise idea. Witch hazel is probably better than hydrogen peroxide. Also aloe vera gel is good to help wipe up after a good dump.
It isn't normal to be excessively worried about germs. You would be better washing the area with soap and water on a washcloth. Don't use antiseptics, there really is no real need. If you can't stop doing it, go see your Dr.
Seems obsessive. But I actually try to coordinate my movements with when I shower, so I can't really judge you.
You should get the type of toilet that sprays your anus with water to cleanse it or a Bidet.
Sounds like OCD behavior. Tone it down a bit- just use baby wipes. Don't go as far as to use harsh chemicals on your body.
Hydrogen peroxide isn't a harsh chemical. You can even use it as mouthwash. Srsly
It depends on how dilute it is. You're supposed to dilute it even more to use it as mouthwash, actually. "You can use it as mouthwash" ≠ "this is a fine thing to apply to your anus".
Just a dash in your mouth to whiten teeth- yes. But rubbing it on the skin makes it dry. Especially in a sensitive area around the anus.
But what I'm more conserned about is the actual behavior of "wanting to be 100% clean" and excessively wiping after every bowel movement. That is OCD behavior. Srsly.