8 Best Anal Douches In 2024, Reviewed by a BDSM Educator

Once my team had reviewed dozens of products, we unanimously agreed that the highest-rated anal douche was Aneros Prelude Enema Bulb. Brilliantly designed to increase pleasure while reducing discomfort, we felt no other was as ideally manufactured, as safe as possible, and amazingly versatile. When it comes to enemas, we all felt none was as good as this excellent product. Buy it and thank me later!

Why You Should Trust Us

Hi, I am M.Christian. From my introduction to the scintillating joys—and outrageously exciting—of the Bay Area BDSM community back in the late 1980s, I’ve made it my personal mission to learn as much as possible about the scene, its wonderful toys and, more than anything, how to do play safely.

No less true for anal douches, which I’ve tried and enjoyed on several wildly hot occasions. But despite my years of experience, I know when it’s important to call upon people with even more knowledge of BDSM playthings. Case in point are my tried and true sex toy testers who, along with my equally knowledgeable clinical sexologists, BDSM experts, and sex educators, gave me some much-needed help in selecting our review samples.

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How We Picked The Products

While getting to play with—I mean “review”—dozens and dozens of brilliantly made, top-scoring, high-ranking anal douches are fun and all, which it most assuredly is, trying to pick the top eight can be way less fun. Or, at least, it would be if I hadn’t developed my sure-fire, five-point selection criteria we could measure using well-defined quantitative metrics, one that turned an otherwise chore into a process as pleasurable as getting to check out all those extremely well-made products.

You can use something like my five-point system when shopping for your own anal douches. But before delving into that, let’s take a look at my process and why it can also be good for any number of different sex toys or pieces of BDSM equipment.

• Manufacture: To begin with, I found by limiting my search to only kink community-approved companies like The Stockroom, Lovehoney, and Peepshow Toys, I could easily weed out the merely good from the highest-scoring, competition-beating ones.  Not only that but only looking at these sorts of top-shelf manufacturers meant I never had to worry their anal douches wouldn’t be anything but professionally manufactured. The Beauty Molly is a good example of a great rectal douching toy for all sorts of fun butt stuff.
• Material: My next criterion was to make sure these high-scoring anal douches were also constructed out of the highest-grade materials.  But even so, a product made from, say, for instance, high-quality diamonds might look fabulous but also extremely comfortable or possibly even dangerous to use.  What I’m getting at is there’s a huge difference between useless quality to the perfect anal douche—something companies like Lovehoney, PeepshowToys, Pink Cherry, or The Stockroom know all too well.
• Design: Another thing the BDSM community recommended manufacturers like Lovehoney, The Stockroom, or PeepshowToys understand is not only how to make quality products but also how to design them.  It’s yet one more good reason why we only looked at their products when trying to pick this year’s best douches. These companies are respected for making premium quality, top-scoring anal douching toys ideally suited for a wide variety of butt stuff.
• Safety: More than anything else, PeepshowToys, Lovehoney, Pink Cherry, and The Stockroom are respected by the kink community for how they put safety over everything else, including pleasure, be it their sex toys, bondage gear, or anal douches.
• Versatility: Though they are rare in they’re frequently designed, built, and sold for a single, very specific sexual activity, my testers and I gave a few extra points to ones that could be used in a variety of different anal sex activities.  However, we also didn’t reduce anyone’s score because their products were made for a single use or a limited number of play styles.

I started by searching for the twenty top-scoring anal douche models—which, once my team of sex toy testers tried them out, was reduced to fifteen. Several models were knocked down to ten possible contenders after my carefully chosen band of clinical sexologists, sex educators, and BDSM experts took a look at them. During testing, we rated each of the toys based on the criteria listed above starting from 0% (Worst) to 100% (Best). Each score was calculated using different weighted metrics depending on what we deemed most important. The majority of the total rating comes from Manufacture (30%) and Material (30%). After that comes Safety (15%), Design (15%), and Versatility (10%).

Finally, I spent a lot of time seeing how well or not these last few candidates were reviewed online.  The result was these highest scoring, top ranking, best anal douches.

Everything We Tested

In this chapter, you can see a comparison table with all the products we tested. As you can see, each row has the test criteria our team used during the testing. To make our testing process even more transparent, we also included the raw test data so you can see how the products performed with each test criteria.

Name	Aneros	Lovehoney	Universal
Category	Best Overall	Budget	Shower Enema
Average Rating	95%	81%	93%
Manufacture	95%	90%	94%
Design	96%	92%	90%
Safety	90%	87%	89%
Versatility	93%	90%	92%
Price & Value	94%	95%	89%
Price Tag	$24.99	$19.99	$115.00
Material	ABS Plastic & Body-Safe Silicone	PVC Plastic	Steel, Nickel-Free Hose & Body-Safe Plastic
Capacity	10 fl oz	7.6 fl oz	N/A
Color	Red & Black	Black	Silver & Black

1. Aneros Prelude Bulb: Our Overall Test Winner!

Why I Love The Aneros Prelude Bulb:

Without a doubt, every single one of my testers and my professional advisory team voted in favor of awarding the Aneros Prelude Bulb the highest possible marks—firmly cementing this awe-inspiring model as this year’s best anal douche.

Why, you may ask, are we so enthusiastic about this particular product?  Well, for starters, it’s a combination of silicone and body-safe ABS plastic, the former making up its bulk and the latter its flexible tip.  Put these two materials together, and you have a bulb that’s as easy to use as it is comfortable to be on the receiving end of.

Not only that, but this highest-ranking bulb douche comes apart easily, allowing for quick, effective, and largely effortless cleaning.

Another impressive benefit the Aneros Prelude Bulb has to offer is its remarkably low cost of just twenty-four dollars and ninety-nine cents—which is so mind-boggling affordable; you might as well get more than one bulb douche if you don’t feel like cleaning up afterward, you can just toss the one you used out and replace it with a brand new one.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing:

After consulting with my testers and experts, we all agreed there’s little—as in almost nothing to speak of—that we didn’t like about the Aneros Prelude Enema Bulb and its flexible tip.

However, the consensus is that its bulb is a little on the small side, at only ten ounces.  That said, there’s no reason why you or your partner couldn’t refill it when necessary.

Why Aneros Prelude Is The Highest-Rated Anal Douche:

From its exceptionally low cost to its impressively clever design—let alone the top-notch manufacturing that clearly went into making it—all of us felt there’s simply no other model that is as high ranking, top scoring as the Aneros Prelude Enema Bulb. Let’s look at the raw data from the test reports to see what areas it performed well in:

• Manufacture: Aneros obviously knows what it takes to make such a comfortable, durable, and impressively versatile anal douche; expertise that’s written all over their Prelude Enema Bulb. Hold it in your hand, and like my testers, experts, and I, you’ll immediately understand why it’s here on this list. Its ABS plastic and non-porous silicone, both body-safe materials, are ideally suited for comfortable insertion and deep cleaning of your or your partner’s rectum.
• Design: Manufacturing skill is one thing, but even the highest-ranked companies’ top-scoring products have to start somewhere.  It’s also why we were so impressed by the Prelude Enema Bulb, as it’s evidence Aneros put as much work into designing it as they did when manufacturing it, we felt it was designed in a better way than the competition. As far as bulbs go, it’s a great choice for anyone who wants to thoroughly clean their or someone else’s large intestine.
• Safety: More than anything, sex toys—particularly of the anal play variety—need to be designed and built to be as safe as possible.  Something Aneros agrees with, as their Prelude Enema Bulb is obviously crafted to reduce the possibility of injury while also providing maximum pleasure and comfort.

Features:

• Material: ABS Plastic And Body-Safe Silicone.
• Measurements: It Holds A Maximum Of Ten Fluid Ounces.
• Colors: Red And Black.

Pros:

• It’s extremely easy and comfortable to use.
• The bulb retails for less than twenty-five dollars.
• It can be disassembled for easy and effective cleaning.
• Its nozzle is surprisingly safe and comfortable.

Cons:

• The bulb only holds ten ounces.
• When used vigorously, the nozzle may become detached from the bulb.

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2. Lovehoney Anal Douche: Budget & Beginner!

Why I Love The Lovehoney Anal Douche:

If you’re looking for a model that’s both perfect for people interested in exploring their or someone else’s backside and is remarkably affordable, then look no further than our number two pick, the Lovehoney Anal Douche.

Sold by one of the highest-rated toy makers in the world, the Lovehoney Anal Douche packs a lot of cool and exciting features into this budget product, especially considering its shocking low $19.99 price.

To begin with, the Lovehoney Anal Douche is made out of safe and comfortable PVC plastic and easily holds nearly eight fluid ounces.  We were also impressed by how easy it was to hold and use, which allows the user to use it longer—a big benefit when playing with someone’s anus.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing:

After spending a considerable amount of time and no small amount of hemming and hawing, our only complaint about this budget product is that it isn’t designed to hold a lot of lube or saline solution.

Some might find this issue frustrating more than others, but a quick fix we could recommend is to use a separate device for your lube. If you don’t mind spending a couple more bucks for ease, you can pick one from our list of best lube injectors to complement this anal douche.

But even so, there’s no reason it can’t be refilled during anal play activities or, as with our number one pick, getting more than one so when the first runs dry, you or your partner can easily swap it out for a new, completely full one during your butt stuff play activities.

Why The Lovehoney Anal Douche Is Our Budget Pick:

It takes a lot of work and thought to make an anal douche that’s equally great for anal sex novices and is affordable as well.  So imagine our surprise when we came across Lovehoney, a top-ranked, high-scoring, and absolutely fun toy everyone should get at least one of.

Though there’s much more to admire about the Lovehoney Anal Douche, which explains why we felt we had to give it our special prize of this year’s budget and beginner’s pick:

• Manufacture: Famous in the BDSM community for selling many of the highest-ranked toys in the world, Lovehoney never scrimps when it comes to making their products the best they possibly can. No less so than their Anal Douche, which from the nozzle to the bulb, is an example of why they so often beat their competitors when it comes to manufacturing quality.
• Material: Crafted out of allergen and phthalate-free PVC plastic, Lovehoney is as non-reactive as any anal douche can get. It’s extremely important as otherwise, the person on whom it’s being used might develop a range of nasty infections.  Fortunately, Lovehoney is ideal for experienced and inexperienced people alike because, as I’ll shortly explain, it’s built from the ground up to be safe. For example, its hard plastic parts allow it to squirt water to completely clean the receiver’s rectum. Unlike other models, its bulb is super soft, and its tip is a bit wider, so it can give anyone’s rectum a thorough clean. Plus, its bulb design provides a lot of water pressure, a fantastic feature for any anal sex toy. High marks in the test reports across the board!
• Safety: As promised, here’s why this top-ranked, high-scoring anal douche is so great for anal play newbies.  First, it’s designed to be effortless to insert; second, compliments of its texture bulb, it’s remarkably easy to control; and thirdly, its nozzle is neither too short nor too long—meaning it can easily and especially comfortably accommodate most anal sphincters.

Features:

• Material: Non-Reactive And Body-Safe PVC Plastic
• Measurements: It Is One Inch In Circumference And Six And A Half Inches In Length—Of Which Two And A Half Inches Are Insertable.
• Colors: Black

Pros:

• It is pleasantly affordable at just nineteen dollars and nine-nine cents.
• It is made of allergen and phthalate-free PVC plastic.
• Its nozzle has been carefully designed to make inserting it pleasant and comfortable.

Cons:

• It doesn’t have a large capacity, holding only seven point six fluid ounces.
• Its nozzle can be removed for easy cleaning.

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3. Universal Water Works System: Highest-Rated Shower Enema!

Why I Love Universal Water Works:

It may sound like a cliche, but The Stockroom’s Universal Water Works System really does have something for everyone.

In this case, it’s a fully stocked kit containing everything you or anyone else might want from an anal douche.  With three different nozzles, an adjustable valve, a spray attachment, and a six-foot stainless steel nose, we strongly feel this top-scoring, highest-ranking set has it all—and then some.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing:

My testers and I all agreed there’s nothing we didn’t enjoy about the Universal Water Works System.  If anything, it’s almost too good because you’ll never need another douching kit once you get it. When it comes to shower douches, none can compare to it.

The only possible negative we felt was that this shower douching tool has a rather steep, one hundred and fifteen dollar price tag.  Though we also felt it’s more than worth paying for such a top-ranked, competition-topping anal douching system.

Why Universal Water Works System Is The Best Shower Anal Douche:

After my testers and I sampled every shower set, we unanimously voted the Universal Water Works System as the most effective shower douche.

But all its positive features I’ve already mentioned are only the beginning of why we all thought it soars above every enema manufacturer’s products:

• Manufacture: Created and sold by The Stockroom, famed far and wide by the kink community for their super high-scoring BDSM-related toys and gear, their Universal Water Works System does everything it should while never compromising on the quality of its manufacturing: a very rare thing, especially when talking shower enemas.
• Versatility: With its impressive number of attachments, The Stockroom’s Universal Water Works System can be used and enjoyed in many different ways and sexual playstyles. I wasn’t kidding when I said it might spoil you, beating the competition in regards to flexibility and versatility.

Features:

• Material: Steel, Nickel-Free Hose And Body-Safe Plastic
• Measurements: The Hose Is Six Feet Long, The Taper Nozzle Is Slightly Over Three Inches In Length, The Spray Attachment Is Four And Three-Quarters Inches From End To End, And The Bead-Shaped One Is Five And A Half Inches.
• Colors: Silver And Black

Pros:

• The set includes three nozzles, a six-foot steel hose, an adjustable value, and other accessories.
• It’s capable of supporting a huge range of anal-sex activities.
• It’s great for anal douching and as a BDSM toy all on its own.

Cons:

• It sells for one hundred and fifteen dollars.
• It might be too much for anal play beginners to handle.

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Other Good Alternatives

Classic Clyster Enema Syringe is for anyone who likes their anal douche products to have more than a little retro-medical stylishness. Looking like it wouldn’t be out of place in a Victorian doctor’s bag, The Stockroom’s Classic Clyster is ideal for anyone into domination and submission spiced up with some sexy cosplay or an extremely durable and easy-to-use anal syringe.

Inflatable Enema Butt Plug is just the ticket when you or your partner want to feel extra full while getting cleaned out. It’s also a fantastic anal douche for those of you who worry your enema might accidentally come loose. Insert it, give it a few good pumps, and it’ll stay put no matter how much the receiver may want to push it out.

Nasstoys Electro Douche is perfect for anyone who wants to take the work out of making themselves or their playmates clean. Charge up a Nasstoys Electro Douche, fill it with anal lube or warm water, switch it on, and be prepared to be impressed as this automated model flushes out everything nasty—leaving behind a spotless anus ready for all sorts of butt sex possibilities.

Colt Anal Douche for a much more “textured” experience, compliments of this simple yet impressively effective beaded bulb. Its unique design is not only wildly arousing, but its beads also help keep it in place. The ideal anal douche for anyone into anal stimulation, the Colt is a must-buy for anal sex enthusiasts or novices in search of a comfortable and effective enema experience.

Nasstoys His and Hers is a great choice for anyone with an anus, made all the better because this anal douche comes equipped with a pleasantly powerful vibrator. Fill it with warm water or lube, slip it in, and fire it up and stand—or sit—by as its stimulating vibes hit all of you or your partner’s anal pleasure spots. It’s so good and so fun; it’s equally good as an anal toy as it is great at flushing out a person’s anus.

What Is An Anal Douche?

An anal douche is a device created and built to effectively and comfortably introduce a set amount of fluid into someone’s anal cavity.  Many models used for BDSM play are repurposed medical equipment; there’s a growing number that have been specifically engineered to aid in anal sex activities.

Related: Anal Sex For Beginners: How To Have Safe Butt Sex!

But Why Should I Use One?

There are quite a few excellent reasons why you or your partner might want to give anal douches a try.  To begin with, they are great at cleaning out a person’s anus as a prelude to anal intercourse or fisting.

Not only that, but they can be fantastic all on their own.  For example, when enough fluid is introduced via an anal douche the recipient’s anal cavity may become sexually stimulated, like being penetrated or fisting but with the added benefit of easily releasing the pressure.

Note: If you plan to try some fisting, make sure you use the right equipment. Using a high-quality toy can make a difference. Checking some of the fisting gloves we reviewed would be the ideal place to start.

Last but certainly not least, anal douches are often a staple of dominance and submission play scenes, with the former using them to consensually humiliate the latter or as a way of getting a submissive ready for a range of different anal stimulation activities.

How To Use An Anal Douche?

Because they are made and built to introduce a certain amount of fluid, including lubricant, into a person’s ass, you must be extra careful as anal tissues can easily be irritated or, on some occasions, even torn.

To douche safely, here’s some important safety tips for you to follow:

I recommend thinking of them as not something you must do but rather something you might [3]. I say this because if you try to force an anal douche or anything else into a person’s rectum; you dramatically increase the likelihood of harming them. Instead, take it slow and easy and always be prepared to ease off, take a break, or stop altogether.

Equally, when you can comfortably, safely, and slowly insert an anal douche into someone’s anus, do not squeeze the bulb too hard or too fast, aiming instead to gently, patiently introduce a small amount of water or lube at a time.  While you do, be sure and stay in constant contact with your playmate or partner and, as I just said, be ready to take a break or stop altogether if they are uncomfortable or experiencing any pain.

Regarding what liquid inside your douche is good or not, I recommend tap water, especially lukewarm water, or water-based lube. If you don’t, you run the risk of causing often serious health problems, including damaging the good bacteria in your or your partner’s rectum.

Anal play being what it is, it’s equally crucial to make sure your playspace can be thoroughly cleaned to reduce the spread of harmful bacteria. Because of this, many people choose instead to use it while sitting on a toilet or lying down in a bathtub.

If you still want to learn more about anal douching just to be sure, here’s a comprehensive guide on how to use anal douche for you.

How To Clean An Anal Douche?

Never try to wash out an anal douche without first consulting with its manufacturer or the site you bought it from.

If that information is unavailable, okay, the simple rule of a little goes a long way—as in don’t use a lot of harsh chemicals or cleaning solutions because if you do, you may accidentally contaminate your anal douche, leading to possible serious medical issues the next time it is used.

Related: How To Clean Sex Toys: PRO TIPS from a Sex Toy Tester!

It’s better to start by rinsing it out with warm, never boiling water, applying a minuscule amount of mild, unscented, antibacterial soap or anal sex toy cleaning solution, then rinsing and drying it thoroughly.

If you’re extra concerned about cleanliness, you can repeat the preceding steps as much as you want, as long as you use only a very small amount of soap and never excessively hot water.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Are Anal Douches Safe?

Anal douches can indeed be safe, but only when used correctly, like being patient and never rushing, remaining in constant contact with the person it’s being used on, and ensuring it’s properly maintained and carefully washed and cleaned before and after being used [1].

How Often Can You Anal Douche?

According to my sex and BDSM experts, you can douche no more than two to three times a week. Otherwise, the anus of a person being douched might become dry or irritated, increasing the possibility of anal tearing, which can lead to a range of nasty infections [2].

If you’re a relative anal play enthusiast, preparation isn’t everything, aftercare is just as important. Make sure you know what to do after an anal sex as well.

How Long Does It Take To Anal Douche?

There’s no set length of time an anal douche should take.  For instance, some people can take one in a few short minutes, while others may require several.  It all depends on how comfortable it is, how sensitive a person’s anus or rectum is, their experience level, and many other possible factors.

How Long Before Anal Sex Should You Douche?

On average, you should douche anywhere from an hour to two before engaging in anal penetration play.  That said, it’s okay after that time to apply a bit more anal sex-appropriate fluid or lubricant when necessary.

How To Make A Homemade Anal Douche?

Never try to make your own DIY anal douche.  If you do, you may seriously injure yourself or your partner. Instead, always buy from respected companies like PeepshowToys, Pink Cherry, The Stockroom, or Lovehoney.

What Lubricant To Use With Them?

Due to how the anus has evolved to remove water, I recommend using lubes designed for anal sex. More often than not, they are either silicone or oil-based lubes, so they won’t be as easily absorbed by the user’s anus—thus ensuring a far more comfortable, pleasurable, and safe experience.

Primary Sources

1. WebMD. Anal Douching: What to Know (August 2023)

2. Healthline. A Beginner’s Guide to Anal Douching (February 2023)

3. Planned Parenthood. Do You Have To Use An Enema Or Anal Douche Before You Have Anal Sex? (April 2023)

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