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Enemas are always an option, though you shouldn’t do them too often and should only use pure water.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2019

Enemas, constipation, sour burps, streaked underwear, viscera, vomit, hemorrhoids, “the aroma of fresh pee in plush upholstery” — we are constantly reminded of our own soiled nature.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2018

Enemas can help get rid of most waste matter.

From Salon • Jul. 27, 2015

Enemas, colonoscopes, nasogastric tubes, gelatine capsules—all had served as delivery methods.

From The New Yorker • Nov. 24, 2014

Enemas of tepid infusion of linseed or of milk and water may be substituted, with the addition of castor oil when necessary.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various