Finally, as you can see, this is a bit of a cultural thing and is something that you will have to deal with and have to get used to. And, if you follow the above steps it will make it a little easier to figure it out. Just be prepared for a few accidents like getting your clothes wet. In this post, we will go through how to use the bum gun or toilet hose in Southeast Asia. Let’s get started! Yes, it is more hygienic and cleaner than the Westerners’ method of using toilet paper. When the bum gun is used properly it does a better job of cleaning your butt than wiping with toilet paper. Do They Use Toilet Paper In Thailand?

If you picture using a bidet like sitting down on a fire hose, think again. Bidets do not send you flying off the seat, splash dirty water everywhere, and flood out your bathroom. Remember: the bidets that first came to America were designed by Japanese engineers. Do you think they, some of the most detail-oriented people from one of the most fastidious cultures on earth, would settle for that kind of nonsense? While bidets gained a lot of prominence as smart ways to maintain hygiene after a feminine surgery, like an episiotomy, or during menstruation or pregnancy, bidets are built for men, as well. In fact, most bidets feature a frontal and posterior nozzle, which can be deployed separately. This is, in my view, one of the most amazing Asian inventions ever. It’s also the answer to why you rarely see toilet paper in a toilet in countries such as Thailand. I’m a bum gun convert! There, I’ve admitted it. I’ve joined the cult. And I’m embracing this new religion. Bum guns on my travels are definitely a thing.

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Ideal distance from bumhole to bumgun is about 15 cms. If the pressure of the bumgun is weak AF, then you will need to get closer (but ‘No touching,’ that would be super gross and then you’ll have to disinfect the nozzle!), and if the pressure is super strong, then you’ll move it further away from said bumhole, otherwise you’re in for a colonoscopy. I find it the pressure is too strong, i use the gun in ‘spurts,’ like a little spray here and there, rather than a constant stream. Anatomically, squatting is the better posture too, as the angle allows for smoother passage. Bowel movements are faster and less straining is involved. This doesn’t even get into the many health benefits of squatting in general – a practice (and display) of strength and flexibility where elderly Chinese generally put young white folks to shame. Another kind of compromise is giving people an option. Facilities in certain countries provide both seated and squat toilets. As Othman says of his home country of Malaysia, “In retail and shopping areas, they normally will allocate 1/3 or the available public toilets as squatting toilets.” His research suggests that Muslim Australians are comfortable with switching from squat to seated toilets – but that they retain a preference for water over toilet paper.

You’ll soon find that certain angles are better than others to get both your bits clean and keep your pants dry. Practice makes perfect and by the end of your trip, you’ll be a Bum Gun master. Test drive the Titan bidet sprayer today and experience the delight and satisfaction of finally feeling ‘shower fresh clean’ all day long. Now that you’re a wizened wizard of the Bum Gun, there are a couple of extra things to note to help you adjust to Asian toilet etiquette. 1. Always do a water pressure test.The hose beside toilets in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Southeast Asia in general is used to clean yourself after using the toilet. This is used instead of toilet paper. It is often referred to as a bum gun, toilet shower, bum washer, or bum shower. Why Is There A Hose Next To The Toilet In Thailand Or Southeast Asia? Having lived in Thailand for two years, and being in South-East Asia for close to three years, I now have something new to add in terms of using The Golden Throne. Once you have bombarded your arsehole with water, and dried it with a flimsy, half a ply square of toilet paper, please, please do not throw it down the toilet. South-East Asian plumbings cannot deal with this shit!! They can deal with actual human excrement, but not paper, and certainly not female hygiene products. I know it’s gross to put used toilet paper in the little plastic waste bins next to the toilet, but if you’ve used the Bum Gun correctly (and I should hope this blog piece taught you well), then the TP should be ever so slightly damp, but not tainted. It’s also one of the reasons that the cultural etiquette in Southeast Asia never passes anything using your left hand, eat with your left hand, or touch food with your left hand. Benefits Of Using The Bum Gun