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When toilet paper was in short supply, investing in a bidet suddenly seemed like a good idea (though many have been enjoying the benefits of this butt-washing device for years). In its most basic form, it uses a stream of water to cleanse your posterior after you poop. Besides requiring far less toilet paper, which can be abrasive to your butthole, using a bidet is more hygienic, which leads to better overall ass health. “If we’re talking about bidets, we’re also trying to make sure people are educated about pooping the right way: not straining, not sitting too long on the toilet, and not wiping too much,” says anal surgeon and sexual health and wellness expert Dr. Evan Goldstein, who is also a co-founder of the sex-care brand Future Method. “With bidets, we’re cleaning in a way that is much more strategic, less irritating, and environmentally helpful.” (Goldstein recommends patting the area with TP after you’ve cleansed with water rather than wiping.)
The more you learn, the more the concept becomes appealing, but for those unfamiliar with it, springing for one can be quite intimidating. There are many styles, price points, and features to consider such as whether you want a simple manual bidet attachment or an electronic seat that sprays warm water and is fully adjustable. If you’re interested in incorporating a bidet into your personal-hygiene routine but don’t know where to start, we spoke to bidet experts, plumbers, and, yes, bidet users themselves to help you find one that’s right for your butt. Before you commit, though, you’ll want to check the style of toilet seat you have (round or elongated) and whether your bathroom is equipped with the proper plumbing and outlet access.
Tushy Spa 3.0 – Best bidet attachment
If you’re a bidet beginner and don’t want to spend too much money, the Tushy Classic mounts under your existing toilet seat and gives you a comfortable stream with just enough adjustability.
Alpha JX Bidet Seat – Best bidet seat
The Alpha JX bidet seat features an instantaneous and endless supply of warm water along with a fully adjustable stream, dryer, remote and heated seat, making it the best bidet on the market, especially for the price.
Toto Washlet C2 – Runner-up bidet seat
The Toto Washlet C2 uses a tank, so it doesn’t provide endless warm water, but its stream and dryer were more effective than the Alpha JX’s. Plus, its pre-mist and deodorizer features bring even more luxury to your bathroom.
Toto K300 Electronic Bidet – Best luxury bidet
The Toto Washlet K300 combines superior comfort and performance with unlimited, instant warm water. Featuring all the bells and whistles you could ever want in a bidet, the K300 is expensive but undoubtedly the best bidet we tested.