Bidets are gentle and hygienic. In fact, a 2022 study found that the hands of people who use bidets have profoundly fewer microbes than those who wipe. Researchers asked 32 nursing students in Japan ...

If you’re a loyal toilet paper user, you’ve probably never questioned exactly how hygienic your wiping is. Here’s why experts recommend mixing up your bathroom habits in favor of a more efficient ...

Toilet paper is a bathroom staple, but paper products aren’t cheap—and anything thicker than one-ply isn’t great for septic and plumbing systems. Installing a bidet is a great way to reduce your ...

Dr. Scott Walter, a board-certified dermatologist in the Denver area, claims that a bidet should be a fixture in your bathroom for hygiene reasons. TikTok / @denverskindoc He’s a fountain of wisdom.

Ah, bidets. If you've ever traveled internationally—especially in Europe and Japan—you've probably encountered bidet toilets, which offer a few extra features you don't typically find here in the U.S.

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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.