{"id":2838,"date":"2025-06-18T11:55:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T09:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fist.club\/hygiene-preparation\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T09:03:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T07:03:08","slug":"hygiene-preparation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fist.club\/en\/hygiene-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"Hygiene &amp; Preparation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anal Fisting Preparation: Hygiene, Cleaning and Aftercare<\/h1>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good preparation doesn&#8217;t just make fisting safer, it makes it more relaxed and more enjoyable, for both sides. Anyone who goes into a session prepared has fewer worries and can focus on what it&#8217;s actually about. This guide goes through everything: diet and douching, the preparation of bottom and top, hygiene during the session and the often-forgotten aftercare afterwards. No shame, no taboo, just practical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ernaehrung\">1.1 Diet: what to eat before fisting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bowel preparation doesn&#8217;t begin an hour before, it begins with what you eat in the days beforehand. A high-fibre, balanced diet makes for firm, well-formed stool, and that&#8217;s half the battle for a clean session. Anyone who regularly eats enough fibre (vegetables, wholegrains, oats) and drinks enough has a bowel that&#8217;s naturally easier to prepare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the day of the session: stop eating anything heavy about three to four hours before. Shortly beforehand, avoid things that experience says keep the bowel busy, very spicy food, large amounts of pulses, excessive coffee. A light meal is better than a lavish feast. This isn&#8217;t a diet, it&#8217;s simply logistics: a calm bowel produces fewer surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"darmreinigung\">1.2 Douching: properly and without overdoing it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s the most important sentence of the whole article: less is more. Many people overdo douching in the belief that more is safer, the opposite is the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, the reassurance: stool isn&#8217;t stored in the rectum but higher up in the colon. The lower area, which is what fisting is about to begin with, is normally empty when there&#8217;s no urge to defecate. Cleaning the lower sections of the bowel with an anal douche and lukewarm water is perfectly enough for the vast majority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how to do it sensibly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use only <strong>lukewarm water<\/strong>, not hot (risk of scalding), not cold (causes cramping), no soap and no disinfectant in the bowel.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Rinsing once or twice is enough.<\/strong> Don&#8217;t pump in litres.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>After cleaning, allow about <strong>20-30 minutes<\/strong> for the water to come back fully.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>When clear water comes back, you&#8217;re ready. It doesn&#8217;t have to be crystal clear, absolute sterility doesn&#8217;t exist anyway.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And now the medical reason for the restraint: rinsing too often or too intensely irritates the lining, can thin the bowel tissue over time and thereby raise the risk of injury and infection. Studies of men who have sex with men even link frequent douching to a higher STI risk. A healthy lining is the best barrier you have, treat it accordingly. So the motto is: as much as necessary, as little as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bottom\">2.1 Preparing the bottom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the bottom, the receiving partner, there&#8217;s a fair amount you can do to go into the session relaxed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Empty the bowel<\/strong> and, if needed, rinse lightly (see above, without overdoing it).<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>External cleaning<\/strong> of the anal area with water and mild soap. Remove cream residue thoroughly (e.g. from haemorrhoid ointments), as fats attack latex gloves.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Warm up and relax:<\/strong> a warm bath, warm compresses or extended foreplay loosen the muscles. A relaxed sphincter is everything.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Pre-stretch<\/strong> if you like: get used to touch slowly with fingers or a plug. Not a must, but it makes the start easier for many.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Mental preparation:<\/strong> no time pressure, in a situation where no one has to dash off. You stay in control and may stop at any time.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More on a relaxed start in the <a href=\"https:\/\/fist.club\/en\/fisting-for-beginners\/\">beginners&#8217; guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top\">2.2 Preparing the top<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the active partner too: preparation is half the pleasure. Your hand is the most important tool today, so look after it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hand check:<\/strong> cut fingernails ultra-short and file them smooth, run the other hand over them to feel whether anything still scratches. A single rough edge can tear the lining.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Jewellery off:<\/strong> remove rings, watches and bracelets completely.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Smooth rough spots<\/strong> and calluses beforehand. With fresh cuts on the hand, better postpone the session or don&#8217;t use the affected finger.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Lay out gloves,<\/strong> ideally several pairs, in case one tears or for a change of partner.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Prepare lube:<\/strong> plenty, more than you think. Mix powder lube in advance so it&#8217;s ready.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Loosen yourself up:<\/strong> loosen your wrist and shoulder joints. Fisting is physically demanding for the top too, and a cramp in the arm mid-session is exactly the mood highlight nobody is waiting for.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"setting\">2.3 Preparing the setting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ambience helps decide how comfortable you both feel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cover:<\/strong> spread out towels or waterproof sheets. Dark towels are practical because they show less.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Within reach:<\/strong> lube, fresh gloves, paper or wet wipes, water to drink.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Light:<\/strong> dimmed for the mood, but with the option of brighter light if you need to check after an injury.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> the room should be warm. A cold bottom tenses up.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"waehrenddessen\">3.1 Hygiene during the session<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even in the heat of the moment, a few principles pay off:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Glove on before you start,<\/strong> a little lube inside makes it easier to put on.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Generous lube,<\/strong> reapplied in good time before it gets dry.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>No double-dipping:<\/strong> don&#8217;t switch between people or between different body openings with the same glove. A fresh glove in between.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Individual lube container<\/strong> per person, don&#8217;t all reach into the same pot.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>On longer sessions,<\/strong> change the glove partway through and carry on fresh.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Emergency brake on warning signs:<\/strong> if the bottom reports pain or there&#8217;s blood on the glove, stop and check. Health before ambition, always.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aftercare-koerper\">4.1 Aftercare: physical<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the session is over, the wind-down is part of it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pull out slowly,<\/strong> not abruptly.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Dispose of the glove properly:<\/strong> turn it inside out as you remove it, into the bin (not the toilet).<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Wash hands thoroughly,<\/strong> even if gloves were worn.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Bottom:<\/strong> rinse the anal area from the outside with lukewarm water, no harsh soap inside.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Body check:<\/strong> look for external tears or redness. Small external tears can be treated with a wound-healing ointment (e.g. panthenol \/ Bepanthen).<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Toys<\/strong> cleaned immediately with hot water and soap.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aftercare-emotional\">4.2 Aftercare: emotional<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The often-forgotten part. Fisting is a very intimate and intense experience, and especially after intense sessions many people need a conscious landing. Take time for each other: closeness, a few appreciative words, something to drink or eat, because sessions like these tax the circulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This isn&#8217;t a nice extra, it&#8217;s part of the thing. Conscious aftercare strengthens the trust that everything else is built on, and it cushions the so-called top drop or sub drop, the emotional low that can follow intense experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nachkontrolle\">4.3 Checking in the days afterwards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the days after an intense session it&#8217;s worth paying attention to your body:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Soft stool:<\/strong> drink plenty, eat high-fibre, so nothing rubs against irritated spots.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Take warning signs seriously:<\/strong> persistent or severe pain, fever or bright-red blood when passing stool should be checked by a doctor. More under <a href=\"https:\/\/fist.club\/en\/safer-fisting-general-tips\/\">Safer Fisting<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>STI tests<\/strong> with new partners: mind the detection windows, some infections can only be reliably detected after weeks. Details in our articles on <a href=\"https:\/\/fist.club\/en\/fisting-hiv\/\">HIV<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fist.club\/en\/fisting-hepatitis\/\">Hepatitis<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/fist.club\/en\/fisting-stis\/\">STIs<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-47ff2c0\" data-block-id=\"47ff2c0\"><style>.stk-47ff2c0 {height:100px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-47ff2c0 {height:80px !important;}}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-3021012\" id=\"faq\" data-block-id=\"3021012\"><style>.stk-3021012 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-3021012 .stk-block-heading__text{line-height:1.2em !important;}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\">5.1 Frequently asked questions<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-9895e0e\" data-block-id=\"9895e0e\"><style>.stk-9895e0e {height:70px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-9895e0e {height:50px !important;}}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-0dd9ca7\" data-block-id=\"0dd9ca7\"><style>.stk-0dd9ca7 .stk--block-align-0dd9ca7{align-items:center !important;}.stk-0dd9ca7 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-0dd9ca7-column{--stk-column-gap:35px !important;row-gap:35px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-0dd9ca7 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-0dd9ca7-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-5261bc4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5261bc4\"><style>.stk-5261bc4-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}.stk-5261bc4 {align-self:flex-start !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content 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class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1a46a09-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1a46a09-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-274a748\" data-block-id=\"274a748\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-f764f30\" id=\"what-should-you-eat-before-fisting\" data-block-id=\"f764f30\"><style>.stk-f764f30 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:17px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-f764f30 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:17px !important;}}<\/style><h5 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">What should you eat before fisting?<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-7bed1eb\" data-block-id=\"7bed1eb\"><style>.stk-7bed1eb .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:13px !important;width:13px !important;}.stk-7bed1eb .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-7bed1eb .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #111518) !important;}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-60f24e5 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"60f24e5\"><style>.stk-60f24e5-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:35px !important;padding-right:35px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:35px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-60f24e5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-60f24e5-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideally high-fibre and balanced in the days beforehand, so the stool is firm and well-formed. On the day of the session, stop eating anything heavy about three to four hours before, and shortly beforehand avoid very spicy food, large amounts of pulses and a lot of coffee. A light meal is better than a lavish one.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk--single-open stk-block stk-98ad612\" data-block-id=\"98ad612\"><style>.stk-98ad612 {margin-bottom:35px !important;}<\/style>\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-4ce5e48 stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4ce5e48\"><style>.stk-4ce5e48-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:25px !important;padding-right:25px !important;padding-bottom:25px !important;padding-left:25px !important;}.stk-4ce5e48 {box-shadow:0px 5px 5px 0px #b0b5c11a !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #edeff2) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-4ce5e48-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4ce5e48-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-91f8402\" data-block-id=\"91f8402\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-9b61932\" id=\"how-do-i-clean-myself-properly-before-fisting\" data-block-id=\"9b61932\"><style>.stk-9b61932 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:17px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-9b61932 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:17px !important;}}<\/style><h5 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How do I clean myself properly before fisting?<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-96cca77\" data-block-id=\"96cca77\"><style>.stk-96cca77 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:13px !important;width:13px !important;}.stk-96cca77 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-96cca77 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #111518) !important;}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-3465211 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"3465211\"><style>.stk-3465211-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:35px !important;padding-right:35px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:35px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-3465211-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-3465211-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An anal douche with lukewarm water for the lower sections of the bowel is enough for most people. Rinsing once or twice is enough, no soap in the bowel. Important: don&#8217;t overdo it, rinsing too often or too intensely irritates the lining and can raise the risk of infection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk--single-open stk-block stk-ef418fc\" data-block-id=\"ef418fc\"><style>.stk-ef418fc {margin-bottom:35px !important;}<\/style>\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e7cfea7 stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e7cfea7\"><style>.stk-e7cfea7-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:25px !important;padding-right:25px !important;padding-bottom:25px !important;padding-left:25px !important;}.stk-e7cfea7 {box-shadow:0px 5px 5px 0px #b0b5c11a !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #edeff2) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e7cfea7-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e7cfea7-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-8f76eb3\" data-block-id=\"8f76eb3\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-3e62460\" id=\"is-an-enema-necessary-before-fisting\" data-block-id=\"3e62460\"><style>.stk-3e62460 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:17px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-3e62460 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:17px !important;}}<\/style><h5 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Is an enema necessary before fisting?<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-2734612\" data-block-id=\"2734612\"><style>.stk-2734612 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:13px !important;width:13px !important;}.stk-2734612 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-2734612 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #111518) !important;}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-39e0205 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"39e0205\"><style>.stk-39e0205-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:35px !important;padding-right:35px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:35px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-39e0205-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-39e0205-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not necessarily. Stool is stored higher up in the colon, the lower area is usually empty when there&#8217;s no urge to defecate. A light cleaning of the lower sections with lukewarm water is generally perfectly enough.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk--single-open stk-block stk-7249701\" data-block-id=\"7249701\"><style>.stk-7249701 {margin-bottom:35px !important;}<\/style>\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6f44f45 stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6f44f45\"><style>.stk-6f44f45-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:25px !important;padding-right:25px !important;padding-bottom:25px !important;padding-left:25px !important;}.stk-6f44f45 {box-shadow:0px 5px 5px 0px #b0b5c11a !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #edeff2) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6f44f45-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6f44f45-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-92d1b11\" data-block-id=\"92d1b11\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-bba9c87\" id=\"how-do-i-prepare-my-hands-as-a-top\" data-block-id=\"bba9c87\"><style>.stk-bba9c87 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:17px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-bba9c87 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:17px !important;}}<\/style><h5 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How do I prepare my hands as a top?<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-52e623d\" data-block-id=\"52e623d\"><style>.stk-52e623d .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:13px !important;width:13px !important;}.stk-52e623d .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-52e623d .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #111518) !important;}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-34f0c1e stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"34f0c1e\"><style>.stk-34f0c1e-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:35px !important;padding-right:35px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:35px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-34f0c1e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-34f0c1e-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cut fingernails ultra-short and file them smooth, remove all jewellery, smooth rough spots and wash your hands thoroughly. With fresh cuts on the hand, postpone the session or don&#8217;t use the affected finger.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk--single-open stk-block stk-7d4bcc3\" data-block-id=\"7d4bcc3\">\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ba6163c stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ba6163c\"><style>.stk-ba6163c-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:25px !important;padding-right:25px !important;padding-bottom:25px !important;padding-left:25px !important;}.stk-ba6163c {box-shadow:0px 5px 5px 0px #b0b5c11a !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #edeff2) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ba6163c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ba6163c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-1bec659\" data-block-id=\"1bec659\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-f4d01ac\" id=\"why-is-frequent-douching-a-problem\" data-block-id=\"f4d01ac\"><style>.stk-f4d01ac .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:17px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-f4d01ac .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:17px !important;}}<\/style><h5 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Why is frequent douching a problem?<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-c260018\" data-block-id=\"c260018\"><style>.stk-c260018 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:13px !important;width:13px !important;}.stk-c260018 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-c260018 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #111518) !important;}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e9a6c30 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e9a6c30\"><style>.stk-e9a6c30-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:35px !important;padding-right:35px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:35px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e9a6c30-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e9a6c30-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because rinsing too often or too intensely irritates the sensitive bowel lining, can thin it over time and raise the risk of injury and infection. Studies link frequent douching among MSM to a higher STI risk. A healthy lining is the best protective barrier.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-7491d2d\" data-block-id=\"7491d2d\"><style>.stk-7491d2d {height:130px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-7491d2d {height:80px !important;}}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the authors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide was put together by the editorial team at <strong>fist.club<\/strong>, the online magazine and knowledge portal of Fist Club Europe e.V., an association based in Berlin. The content is based on practical experience from our workshops, exchanges with workshop leaders and community members, and on medical literature. This article is no substitute for medical advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More about us: <a href=\"https:\/\/fist.club\/en\/the-association\/\">The Association<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/fist.club\/en\/fisting-school-workshops-seminars\/\">Workshops &amp; Seminars<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/fist.club\/en\/become-a-member\/\">Become a member<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This guide is no substitute for medical advice. 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