How To Clean Your Arse: A Revelation

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Growing up in the United States after taking a shit, I wiped my ass, like everyone else, with a toilet paper, preferably 3-ply. This all changed when I met my wife and she showed me the true and refreshing way of ass cleansing.

She told me that her way is the “Filipino” way of butt maintenance. Instead of using toilet paper to remove the excess feces from your arse, use water and soap. This will ensure complete cleansing thus eliminating the possibility of shit tracks on your undies.

Of course, as always, she was right! After my first washing experience, I really felt clean and refreshed. From then on, there was no going back. I bid farewell to Charmine and Angel Soft and with an open palm, I welcomed good ole’ H2O.

The first time I did it was quite strange and somewhat disgusting. It was weird feeling your own bum hole with your fingers as you wash. But this grossed out feeling quickly dissipated when I experienced that fresh from the shower feeling.

Since this great revelation occurred, I’d endeavored to discover how other cultures cleaned after doing “the number 2.” To my surprise, other cultures also used water regularly. Japanese and Turkish people are also ass washer and not ass wipers. In fact, their toilet bowls are outfitted with water sprays that will automatically wash you when you’re finished. So there’s no need to use your hands. The water pressure from the spray does all the job.

I know that some of you ass wipers are already thinking that this ass washing thing will not work if you are in a public bathroom. I beg to differ. When there’s a will to shit, there’s water to wash it. All you have to do is that before you do your business, you just have to make sure that you bring a water bottle with you so that you can fill it up before you go to your porcelain throne. Using baby wipes will also do the trick.

One thing that I don’t get though is that why didn’t my parents teach me this method when I was growing up. I’m sure they knew about it since they’re 100% Filipinos. I’m sure that they too are ass washers and not ass wipers. I guess they really wanted me to be an American, in every sense of the word.

Now, you might be wondering what prompted this useful post. If you regularly visit my blog, you would know that I’m in the Philippines right now. And since I’m here, I find it convenient to take a dump. Wherever you go in this country, the toilets will either have a water spray, or a pail of water with a 20 ounce cup to use for ass cleaning.

And since my children are also ass washers, they too feel the same way. My ass washing kids conditioned themselves to use the toilet in the morning before they leave for school or in the afternoon when they arrive from school. They don’t like using the toilets at school because American schools are not ass washer friendly. In fact, American schools are unequivocally ass wiper only schools. But that is not the issue here. The issue is whether you should become an ass washer or whether you should remain as an ass wiper.

If you still having difficulty deciding, then all I ask of you is to give it a try for a couple of days and you will feel a huge difference as soon as you go back to your ass wiping self. In addition, you will also save your ass from getting sore by wiping too much or too hard and you will definitely save some poor trees from being turned into ass wipes.

The choice is yours but NOW is the time for CHANGE. Do not be shackled with the old ways of ass cleaning.

To borrow a phrase from Senator Obama’s campaign, “Si, Se Puede.”

  1. Emily Said,

    Seriously this is some funny shit. :)

    I was an ass washer when I was 9 months pregnant and couldn’t properly wipe. Into the shower I went after every dump.

    I can’t believe I just admitted that. No one reads the comments, right?

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  1. purpledsky Said,

    Seriously, this sends me laughing my ASS off!!!

    Yes, Filipinos are brought up as ass washers. But me and my husband do both. As for me, I wipe, then wash, then wipe again. I think I need to cut down on the wiping and save more trees, huh.

    We call those water sprays bedet. I’ve been pestering my husband to install one in ours. Those are really neat :-)
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  1. OMG, this one was laugh out loud funny! Of course, my stuffy British side is going “Holy crumpets, he’s discussing his toiletry habits in a public forum”, but the newly discovered French side in me is howling with laughter. Okay, Chris, I am going to give it a try. You want me to report back? *grin*

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  1. RC Said,

    Can I just stick to my use of baby wipes? They truly work wonders & are easy to carry everywhere. (Especially since they make the flushable versions, now…)

    That is all I’m admitting.

    This being said, if I ever meet you in person, please don’t be surprised if I very carefully observe your handwashing technique… ;-) (Or if I pull out my convenient hand sanitizer frequently…)

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  1. Can’t believe you posted this, Chris. You’re a bold man, so I too shall be bold. My last trip to Europe in my 20s I avoided the bidet with a grimace of extreme distaste. How primitive - I was never going to shake anyone’s hand on this continent again.

    Then I got to Thailand and while I still carried my trusty loo paper with me, I did get over my squeamishness at the two buckets of water sitting beside the toilet (they use water to flush there too). Central America was very much the same, but I kept myself stocked up with loo paper, still reluctant to change my 30 year old wiping habit.

    But this time I arrived in Barcelona and the bidet seemed to beckon me. I circled it gingerly, getting down to inspect the nozzle, having a press test to see what happens. The first time I chickened out and went back to the trusty 3ply provided (soft and cushiony it was too), but the second time I decided to take the plunge. I was going to have a shower anyway, so I had nothing to lose. Bring on the butt wash!

    So, my conclusion? It was a unique experience and definitely had a pleasant after feeling, but I am still on the fence. Australia is very much se up for butt wiping. I’m not sure if I am game enough to be a butt washer here. What if word got out? Would I be picketed outside my house? attacked in the street? It’s a big decision. And one I may need to experiment with a bit more. Really want to go to Cuba next year. Do they wash or wipe? Anyone?

    Kelly the wiper

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  1. RJ Said,

    Not just for sanitary reasons but for monetary ones as well. Yes, toilet paper was a status symbol when I was growing up, only affordable by the affluent and wealthy. It was akin to literally wiping your ass with money ^_^. At least that’s what I was lead to believe >_> <_<

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  1. Hi Chris,

    I have to say, this is the funniest post I’ve ever read, on a subject NO ONE else would dare to post.

    You are a brave one!

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  1. AKO Said,

    If you get some shit on your hand, would you feel clean by just wiping it off with a paper towel? Would you feel clean when you can still smell the scent of the shit? Of course not, first thing you do if you get crap on your hands, you wash it.
    Same thing on your butt…

  1. @ Everyone—I also can’t believe that I posted it but sometimes I kill myself and this is one of those times so I decided to post it and share the love. On a serious note, this is not a new issue for me. I’ve talked about this with my friends and since I consider you guys as my friends, I decided to show you some of my “good side”…LOL

    Also, I noticed that most of my posts lately are getting to down right heavy and thoughtful. I wanted to lighten things up a bit…I know for sure that my kids laughed at this one.

    @AKO—You are absolutely right! You are truly brilliant with your observations and reasonings.

    @Everyone—AKO is my eldest The Prodigal Son. He sometimes posts comments with his many aliases.

  1. Mt Mayon Said,

    I agree with what Purpledsky said, the most hygenic way to do it is to wipe first like the regular way a person wipe her butt and then wash it with water and soap and then wipe it again to dry. Afterwards thoroughly wash your hands with antibacterial soap and rinse it with water again. This is how I thought all my children the art of washing butt.

  1. MizFit Said,

    huh.

    that’s it.

    huh.

    ok more. when I lived in Guatemala I was initially icked by the fact that they toss their TP in the trash can. and then I wasnt. after that Ill give anything a shot!

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  1. Storm Said,

    love this post. thanks for starting the week with a smile. apparently now a culturally educated one.

    india too is the land of butt washers. to them, the idea of toilet paper is dirty. i agree with ako — when you wipe, you leave the excrement behind (get the pun?)

    as i type this i realize i am butt cleaning repressed…..this feels strange to write about.

    wipe of wash ….always wash your hands with soap.

    storm

  1. Bruno Said,

    I think everybody on your blog had the same reaction I did and everyone has already said what I would say. Nothing left for me to say…

    Happy Ass Washing!

  1. Haha…^^^^^

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  1. Marelisa Said,

    When I was in college I had a friend who did not come from a wealthy background whose roommate came from a wealthy family. The wealthy roommate would always use wet-ones after doing his business and my friend could not believe he would spend money on wet-ones instead of just using cheap toilet paper. So I guess this is just one of the things where you just have to say “to each his own”.

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  1. Robin Said,

    Well Chris - Frank and I just both got up at 1.30 a.m. because we couldn’t sleep, and while he is toasting himself a sandwich I am reading THIS and laughing my head off. He wanted to know what it was and wandered over… then said he was just about to eat - he’ll look later. What are you doing to us?! (my nose is cold - back to bed)

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  1. Becky Said,

    Dude, if anything could cure this foul mood I’m in, it’s this post of pure brilliance.

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  1. kbreints Said,

    So funny. You always bring a smile to my face!

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  1. Anonymous Said,

    I agree that if you got poo on your hands you would want to do more than wipe it off with a dry paper towel. However, your hands have thousands of functions and your pooper only has one (maybe two) regular functions. A slightly dirty poop-hole is completely healthy and natural. Our obsession with sparkling cleanliness is expensive and probably unnecessary. Anything more complicated than wiping up with a handful of leaves is not for me.. I just don’t have the time to pamper my pooper so pompously.

  1. Holy crap (pun totally intended)! I didn’t expect this today. I think an ass washing is almost mandatory sometimes.

    But I must admit. There was 1 thing in this post that totally distracted me- “Of course, as always, she was right!” Words every woman wishes their hubby would blog ;)
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  1. I’m speechless. Brave. And fabulous! Perfect for a Monday!

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  1. Tara R. Said,

    A bidet my any other name would be as sweet. I needed this laugh today… thanks!

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  1. Ravi choppala Said,

    My family is originally from India, while is was born in the states. At first I was disgusted by the idea of digging in my ass and cleaning it with water and soap,that’s how they do it there. Only in the shower dammit, but then a wise man once said “If a bird shits on your arm, are you going to wipe it off with a paper towel or rinse your arm under the faucet?” Hmmm. made me think. Now, I just get paper towels soak them real good under the water, and add some soap to one of them and then I have some dry ones on the side…..There’s nothing like having an ass that’s minty fresh, so to speak. And, I flush the paper towels down the toilet Bamm!!! you’re done. works great at public restrooms.

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