Bidets aren't really a thing in Western Europe. What can I do as a traveler? [duplicate]

1. What can I use instead of a bidet?
2. How do you survive without a bidet?
3. Why dont Western countries have bidets?
4. Why are bidets not popular in the US?
5. How do you dry your butt after using a bidet?
6. How did pirates poop on ships?
7. Can I use a spray bottle instead of a bidet?
8. Do you have to dry off after using a bidet?
9. Why are there no bidets in the UK?
10. Do Indians use toilet paper?
11. Do Europeans use toilet paper?
12. Does a bidet really get you clean?

What can I use instead of a bidet?

• Cottonelle FreshCare Flushable Wipes.
• TONELIFE Portable Personal Bidet.
• GroVia Reusable Cloth Diapering Wipes.
• Pristine Toilet Paper Spray.
• Two-Ply Flannel Eco-Friendly Reusable Toilet Paper.
• OrganicCraftStore Reusable Toilet Paper.
• SmarterFresh Lifetime Hand Held Bidet Sprayer.

How do you survive without a bidet?

How do you live without bidets?

1. The pressure washes most of the dirt away.
2. Use wettened toilet paper to clean even more.
3. Dry toilet paper to dry it off and clean anything still remaining with the more stiff dry paper.

Why dont Western countries have bidets?

They would have moved to a country that does not use/provide water for washing in the toilet. So they might have had to take some extra effort to get water and use water there. The general populace would be using toilet paper and it would have been easier to ape them than stick to their original habits.

Why are bidets not popular in the US?

So, why hasn't America embraced the bidet? Well, bathrooms in the US aren't really built for bidets. There's no space or additional plumbing setup for bidet fixtures. But the biggest reason it hasn't caught on comes down to habit.

How do you dry your butt after using a bidet?

How are you supposed to dry after using a bidet? If your booty is too busy to hang around for a few minutes to air dry, you can pat dry with a tiny bit of toilet paper (you'll reduce your toilet paper usage, which will save $$$ and 🌎) or a reusable towel if you're an advanced pooper.

How did pirates poop on ships?

In sailing ships, the toilet was placed in the bow somewhat above the water line with vents or slots cut near the floor level allowing normal wave action to wash out the facility. Only the captain had a private toilet near his quarters, at the stern of the ship in the quarter gallery.

Can I use a spray bottle instead of a bidet?

Simply put a small hole in a soda bottle just below the lid. Add water, aim & squeeze. One place you might not think of when it comes to making a bidet is your local garden center but as it turns out, you can get a Garden Sprayer and use it for your own personal cleansing needs.

Do you have to dry off after using a bidet?

Once you have cleaned your genital and anal areas, you dry yourself off. Some Bidets have a cloth towel nearby, DO NOT USE! ... Most Bidets have a built in air dryer for you to use. If the one you are facing does not, use toilet paper or other paper towels to dry yourself off.

Why are there no bidets in the UK?

Not all homes in the UK have bidets because these are a fashion item. If one isn't available, we recommend having your own jug or bottle of water to use over the toilet. If you would rather use water than toilet paper you must ensure that you have sufficient equipment to be able to clean yourself over the toilet.

Do Indians use toilet paper?

Do they use toilet paper in India? ... Toilet paper is not standard use in India. Rather, squat toilets are the standard type of toilet and it is expected that you will clean yourself afterward using water from a hand bidet sprayer, butterfly jet, hand shower or even a bucket of water.

Do Europeans use toilet paper?

In Europe, toilet paper is certainly an option for sanitation, but most occupants overseas prefer to use the bidet for cleaning themselves post toilet use. Bidets feature a mounted spout that sprays water when the occupant is in place and able to press a button.

Does a bidet really get you clean?

Most bidets allow you to control the pressure of the water flow, allowing you to control how you get clean. Once you get a bidet, you can experiment with different water pressures and washing for a longer or shorter amount of time to see what gets you feeling your cleanest.