You may have seen them in bathrooms during trips abroad: a second porcelain trough, next to the toilet, that looks like a cross between a urinal and a sink. That thing there is a bidet, people!

Let’s be honest: Do you even know what a bidet is used for? While bidets are widely seen all around Europe, it’s practically impossible to spot one in the United States. But thanks to brands like ...

A. Other readers agree that a bidet seat on the toilet can help reduce irritation and lower the likelihood of hemorrhoids.

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Q. Lots of people suffer with hemorrhoids, and I’d like to offer advice from personal experience. Ditch the wet wipes and toilet tissue for cleaning your butt after a bowel movement. Purchase a simple ...

NEW YORK(AP) — Once considered an oddity in American homes, bidets are becoming increasingly common as more people seek a hygienic and sustainable alternative to toilet paper or a hand managing ...

The warm seat is a delight.

Which bidet seat is best? While the jury is still out on whether bidets truly provide a better clean than toilet paper alone, many find their gentle, soothing spray to be a pleasant way to freshen up.

A smart bidet sits in a bathroom at the McKechnie Family LIFE Home on the University Illinois campus in Champaign, Ill. (Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette) NEW YORK — Once considered an oddity in American ...