Oh, Mantonia.

I just wrote quite a long post, but it suddenly disappeared from my screen. I won't re-create it. I had two points.

1) People ProPaul's and my age frequently have long histories of receiving enemas. They were THE major home remedy for headache, tummy ache, sleeplessness. I am somewhat amazed as I look back that I didn't have any negative outcomes from the enemas. My maternal grandmother was what was called an "enema nurse." She would go to nursing homes and to the local hospital where she would give pre-operative enemas to surgery patients. She broke a lot of "rules." She hung the bag very high...on the shower curtain rod. Therefore I took the whole bag very quickly as I rested over her very ample knees. She used very warm (too warm) water. She played the hot water over a bar of Ivory soap until the soapsuds billowed over the top of the red hot water bottle. And....she never gave me a rinse enema. I survived anyway. LOL

I always loved enemas. I rarely had bad cramps....don't to this day. In fact, I liked them so much that I sometimes fibbed to grandma to get more enemas. I have always felt wonderful both during and after.

From ages 12 - 32, I had an "enema vacation." My grandmothers and mother stopped giving them when this "early maturing" boy reached his teens. There was no way to have them in college, unless you went to the infirmary. My first wife thought enemas were disgusting. Imagine my delight to learn that my present wife had grown up in a family just like mine - committed to the enema as a wonderful health practice.

2) I also wanted to say that it is an honor for people like ProPaul and me to provide whatever guidance and information we can to a "newbie." It does feel good, doesn't it, to be supported and to be assured that you are on the right track.

When it feels right, you might want to do a cleansing enema and then a second enema. You will find that it makes a difference. But take your time. Don't rush this. But you will recall perhaps that some of us here do three or four enemas in a single session. I always do two before a coffee enema, then the coffee enema and then a rinse....usually with baking soda or Sea Salt or a combination.

Have an energized and uplifting day, my friend.

ART

Congratulations! It sounds like you are making progress.

7-10 minutes also sounds about right to me. If you experience discomfort during the fill you can lower the presure even more and the time to administer will take longer. Keep the bag only high enough so that if you cramp, it will not backflow into the bag.

I prefer the fluted douche nozzle to the straight rectal nozzle. It is easier to retain and the extra holes give a more even flow. The insertion depth is up to you but do not force it.

For the insertion of this or any nozzle you can easily determine the exact placement and insertion direction if you use a gloved finger to lubricate the inside surface of your anus. Do this immediately before inserting the nozzle and the finger will tell the brain where and what angle to use.

As to what position to use, I generally use either the left side or on my back. On the left side the initial inflow of water will flow downhill to fill the descending colon. Many people recommend starting on the left side then rolling on the back to fill the transverse colon, then the right side to fill the ascending colon. Starting on the right side, the water will have to climb uphill for a while. I find the knee-chest position to be awkward for me, but that is just my preference. About the only position which doesn't work for me is face down. For a good complete fill, I find the back works best for me.

Whatever position you choose, try for a complete fill. The quantity of water to achieve a complete fill varies for individual people and could be anywhere from 1.5 qt to over 4 qt. The correct amount for you is whenever your body tells you it is full and can't hold another ounce even after clamping the hose and resting for a while. I regularly take 4 qt, but I have been doing this for over 50 years. Don't force anything!
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Disclaimer: I have zero medical training and this is not medical advice, only my own experience.