When Americans go to Europe sometimes they get confused about the 'second toilet' in their bathroom. This would be a bidet. They are becoming a bit more popular in the States and can easily be installed in the home. You can purchase a separate seat and prettily designed faucet, or you can install a nozzle into your toilet seat. Whether you're looking into a bidet for simple cleansing or for health reasons, you'll want to make sure that you can control the water pressure of the stream and the temperature of the water so you feel clean when you're finished.
Bidet Use
A 'bidet' is actually the French word for ponyapparently it's not easy for them to discuss the intimate details of hygiene either! It's found that people don't always do a thorough job of cleaning themselves, and bidets allow them to focus some needed attention on a sensitive area. Bidets are also used for people with certain health problems or very sensitive skin. If you have a rash or another concern, it may be useful for some to wash without using toilet paper. A lot of people report that bidets are a very pleasurable experience; it's a nice way to treat yourself.
