Let These Bidet Experts Convince You Why A Bidet Is The Best Option For Your Butt

Let’s be honest: Do you even know what abidet is used for? While bidets are widely seen all around Europe, it’s practically impossible to spot one in the United States. But thanks to brands like Tushy, bidet attachments are becoming more and more popular, thanks to their ease of installation on home toilets.

With a name derived from the French word for “pony” or “little horse,” which refers to the position people take when using it (basically, it’s like straddling a horse), the bidet was first invented in France in the 18th century. Similar in design to a toilet bowl, it’s basically a basin that’s designed to be sat upon (or straddled, depending on what part of your body you want to rinse off) “in order to wash one’s nether regions after toileting,” explained Jo Hayes, an etiquette consultant and the founder of Etiquette Expert. In other words, there’s no need for using toilet paper.

Originally, bidets were built on wooden legs, but today they usually boast a jet stream that hits targeted areas, plus a slew of other technical advancements that have rendered them indispensable, including the installation of faucets, added water pressure, automatic flushing, odor-neutralizing capabilities and more.

According to a survey of American adults conducted by Propeller Insights on behalf of Bio Bidet in 2022, only 12% of Americans “know a lot about” bidets. But bidet users outside the U.S. harbor strong positive feelings.

“Bidet users frequently report a sense of improved hygiene and cleanliness,” explained Dr. Farhan Malik, a health and wellness expert who also focuses on personal hygiene best practices.“Overall, bidet users highlight a refreshed and revitalized feeling after using the device.”

Mostly, Malik said, that feeling