I'm about to talk about something graphic. But I have to ask you. Where else would you get this information from? Anyways, like I told you before, as we get older, we sometimes lose control of our number two function. The solution to that, my doctor told me once, was a tablespoon of dextrin fiber in a glass of water every day. (It never worked for me, probably because my other doctor already had me on fiber therapy. But my father was having the same problem, and he said it helped him.) If losing control of you function is gradual and degenerative, I don't know what would help you then. Maybe surgery or undergarments, I guess. Also, sometimes we have to wipe our butts a lot. Like when we are prepping for a colonoscopy. And our butts get raw. My mother had that problem when she had colitis. And the doctor told her what people usually use is Vaseline or petroleum jelly. First you wipe dry. Then you dip the toilet paper in a jar of vaseline and use that. Then you keep doing that, wipe dry, wipe with Vaseline, until you're clean. Then the last thing you use is Vaseline. And you probably want to put you name on the jar. So people in your family don't put that Vaseline on a cut or their lips, etc. Also, I once discovered that when you feel like your about to lose control of your number two function, especially in public, don't go to the restroom right away. Because that is when the urge is strongest, and it comes over you in waves. Probably because of the peristalsis action of the large intestine. Just sit down for a moment and relax. Don't hold it in for an hour or forever. But relax for a couple of minutes. And like I said, the urge comes in waves. So when the feeling you about to lose control stops. Or when you are between a wave, go to the bathroom. And, this going to sound strange. You can't fool yourself. If you know you will go to the restroom in about 3 minutes, your body will know. Wait however long it takes to make sure that doesn't happen, losing control. Sit down somewhere. Or if you are at home, go to the kitchen to get a cup of coffee. And when the urge is more manageable, go to the bathroom then. And you shouldn't make a mess then.
I have more of an issue with gas and not being able to control it. It’s embarrassing to pass it around coworkers, family etc.
I use a wet paper towel to gently clean myself after a bowel movement. I take a small sheet, get it wet and squeeze out the excess water and then gently wipe myself. It works well, feels good and it’s less expensive and healthier than the moist wipes that have chemicals and fragrance that irritate the area very badly…
