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Why do Westerners not use bidet?
Part of the reason is that bidets got a bad reputation. Americans first saw them in World War II in European brothels, so, many associated them with sex work. By the time Arnold Cohen tried to introduce them to America in the 1960s, it was too late. Well, bathrooms in the US aren’t really built for bidets.
How do Westerners clean after pooping?
No matter how many papers you use, you are still rubbing the potty to your skin. Just put any thick sticky cream on any surface for example and clean it with rubbing. You are simply applying it to surface by rubbing. And all that rubbing results in dry up of poop sticked to skin.
Why do European bathrooms have bidets?
The bidet is designed to promote personal hygiene and is used after defecation, and before and after sexual intercourse. It can also be used to wash feet, with or without filling it up with water. In several European countries, a bidet is, today, required by law to be present in every bathroom containing a toilet bowl.
Why do we not have bidets in the UK?
Most UK houses are small and really old and simply don’t have the extra space for something like that. A bidet isn’t a British or Northern European thing, but you’ll see them more in southern European countries.
Do modern bathrooms have bidets?
Modern bidets are actually integrated within the toilet itself – sometimes as part of the toilet itself, or part of the toilet seat, or even as an attachment.
Why did bidets go out of fashion?
Ten years ago, bathroom manufacturers in the UK were heralding the demise of the bidet. In 2010, B&Q said that, while once it sold thousands of bidets a year, at that point it was barely shifting 500. Homes no longer had enough space; people no longer had enough money.
How many germs are in a faucet?
There are sometimes up to 229,000 germs per square inch on the handles of frequently used faucets. Some dispensers can harbor up to 50 times more bacteria than the average public restroom toilet seat.
Do toilets in Europe have flushing mechanisms?
In Europe, you may or may not encounter a familiar flushing mechanism. In older bathrooms, toilets may come with a pull string instead of a handle (generally with the tank affixed to the wall rather than the toilet itself).
Are there public toilets in Europe similar to American toilets?
In most major European cities, you’ll likely find public toilets that are similar to American toilets in terms of their design. These toilets feature a toilet seat, flushing mechanism and method of cleaning yourself, either by bidet or toilet paper. In smaller European villages or residential areas, however,…
Are Western habits less hygienic than the rest of the world?
Many Westerners take morning showers, toilet tissue and sitting toilets for granted. But in much of the rest of the world, these habits are rather strange – and may be less hygienic.