By Rena Goldman, Oct 2, 2023
Bidets can reduce the risk of developing urinary tract infections, improve hygiene, and ease the pressure and pain associated with the use of toilet paper for people who have a medical condition such as hemorrhoids or itchy anus, according to Dr. Kecia Gaither, the Director of Perinatal Services/Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx. Bidets allow users to wash without using much toilet paper, and these special seats are popular in Japan – about 77% of Japanese households have a bidet. In the past, bidets weren’t popular in Western countries, but the 2020 pandemic’s toilet paper shortage may have caused more people to consider alternatives. If you’ve suddenly found yourself rationing toilet paper, you may be thinking about buying a bidet.
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