How to use a bidet

If you have never used a bidet before, save yourself the confusion in the future, and take a moment to find out how to properly use a bidet.

1. To use the type of washbasin bidets you find next to a toilet, you begin by straddling the bidet.
   • If you want to use the bidet to clean yourself up after bowel movement, it is a good idea to wipe some of the waste with toilet paper before using the bidet.
   • The failure to wipe yourself prior to using the bidet may result in visible lumps of fecal matter inside washbasin.
2. Many people choose to straddle or sit on the bidet facing towards the handles to maintain proper control of the pressure and the temperature of the water.
   
   • Facing away from the handles is also an acceptable position if the removal of your pants is inconvenient. It is recommended that the former position is used if you want to avoid possibly getting your pants wet with contaminated fecal matter from your posterior.



3. Adjust the water to a comfortable level. Starting out cooler, and gradually increasing the temperature is advised. Don't immediately blast up hot water and hurt sensitive areas on your body. The application of soap is optional but recommended if you desire the kind of freshness out of a shower.
4. Pat yourself dry with toilet paper or a clean towel.
   • If you are a visiting guest, it is not okay to pat yourself dry with the towel that the host has provided for the use of drying hands.
5. Wash your hands with soap and water.