Wiping your ass in India

D.B. · Oct 3rd, 2006, 03:37

Leaving in less than a week and I have read over and over toilet paper is only rarely used in India. So what the hell am I supposed to do if I'm caught w/o toilet paper? Really. I have no idea other than it has somethign to do with one's left hand. I had serious problems trying to figure out how to crap in Paris back in 1986. there was a hole and some foot rests. I was never good at puzzles.

i remember reading in tropic of cancer (or capricorn?) one of henry miller's friends taking a dump in a bidet because he didn't know better. i'd like to not do sometihng like that.

any tips?

i know it's an uncomfortable subject, but not as uncomfortable as walking around with crap on the back of my pants.

thanks

Kingfisher · Oct 3rd, 2006, 03:45

you'll find an interesting poll on the subject here:

How Do You Wipe? A POLL OF POLLS

Ronit · Oct 3rd, 2006, 03:53

You visit all these sites n wipe your......

http://everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=711977

http://www.vagablogging.net/archives/003090.shtml

http://www.pbase.com/jtodhunter/indian_toilet

cyberhippie · Oct 3rd, 2006, 04:08

There are honestly very few places on the tourist trail where you won't find toilet paper and in many places, if you look around you'll find wet wipes!!

Stick a couple of rolls in your pack for those "little emergencies"
Other than that, just buy as you go!!

Like a lot of things to do with India, the question of toilet paper or the lack of it, is completely blown out of proportion!

Incidently the tourist trail is pretty big these days so there's a lot of places to buy toilet paper

In mid/high range hotels you'll find it in some rooms and even a few budget places will supply you with a small roll if asked!!

Don't worry about it D.B. thou ass shall be wiped........and well

Of course the "Indian way" with water is SSSOOOOOoooo much better but that's another thread

I supect even some Indians are using toilet paper these days, though I confess I haven't asked

Shiver me Timbers · Oct 3rd, 2006, 04:19

Cyberhippie's right, don't bother with paper......as well as being environmentaly unfriendly, it's a lot cleaner, and hey, the Chinese invented toilet paper, and they don't use it.....that tell you something?

ChrisJ · Oct 3rd, 2006, 05:04

I think you should be awarded a prize for funniest post/thread title!

eater · Oct 3rd, 2006, 05:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisJ

I think you should be awarded a prize for funniest post/thread title!

DITTO.......Only in India......

greenchutney · Oct 3rd, 2006, 05:11

lol..looks like the tourist season has started

...and the yearly toilet habits review...

newspapers
corn husks
tree leaves

are options

water is best..and if you dont find water you will find coke and pepsi.

and yes..TP is available in many places.

and no, regular indians dont use TP. and i dont think our sewage systems would take it if everyone one us goes that way... good old hands sir!!!!~...

if you want some challenges..
try the indian ones in a fast express train....its fun and must be experienced...the hole moves really fast

and the footrests are shaking...and the water pipe is located at such angle that this could have be been how the first yoga pose was invented.

ChrisJ · Oct 3rd, 2006, 05:24

Coke and Pepsi?

Oh - how the other half live!

I can only afford Bisleri...

On a serious note D.B - you may find it unusual at first but its really nothing to worry about!

PeakXV · Oct 3rd, 2006, 05:24

Order the Misty Mate .... you can even fill it up with Evian!

Happy trails Bro!

http://www.phess.ca/

freenote · Oct 3rd, 2006, 05:25

Ah sweet memories

greenchutney · Oct 3rd, 2006, 05:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisJ

Coke and Pepsi?
Oh - how the other half live!
I can only afford Bisleri...

Coke might be cheaper than Bisleri in some places....Coke is better for ass wiping than Water because .............................. .............................. .......... [cant tell you secrets till that study is published

]

ChrisJ · Oct 3rd, 2006, 05:32

Oh - go on. Share the secret.

(is it about shaking the bottle first?)

greenchutney · Oct 3rd, 2006, 05:39

nope!

..the trials and results have to be verified by third parties...and its going to be published in a major reputed travel journal. ..maybe a health and sciences journal too. and then a patent for the whole process.the approach, the angle, the size...thats it no more.

ChrisJ · Oct 3rd, 2006, 05:46

Ah well - back to the drawingboard....

Oct 3rd, 2006, 03:37	#1
D.B. Back from India Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 35	Wiping your ass in India Leaving in less than a week and I have read over and over toilet paper is only rarely used in India. So what the hell am I supposed to do if I'm caught w/o toilet paper? Really. I have no idea other than it has somethign to do with one's left hand. I had serious problems trying to figure out how to crap in Paris back in 1986. there was a hole and some foot rests. I was never good at puzzles. i remember reading in tropic of cancer (or capricorn?) one of henry miller's friends taking a dump in a bidet because he didn't know better. i'd like to not do sometihng like that. any tips? i know it's an uncomfortable subject, but not as uncomfortable as walking around with crap on the back of my pants. thanks

Oct 3rd, 2006, 03:53	#3
Ronit Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: India Posts: 27	Oh!!! ass... You visit all these sites n wipe your...... http://everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=711977 http://www.vagablogging.net/archives/003090.shtml http://www.pbase.com/jtodhunter/indian_toilet

Oct 3rd, 2006, 05:24	#10
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,332	wipe out ........ Order the *Misty Mate* .... you can even fill it up with Evian! Happy trails Bro! http://www.phess.ca/ __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

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Oct 3rd, 2006, 03:45	#2
Kingfisher slow typing member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: west coast canada Posts: 118	you'll find an interesting poll on the subject here: How Do You Wipe? A POLL OF POLLS

Oct 3rd, 2006, 04:08	#4
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	There are honestly very few places on the tourist trail where you won't find toilet paper and in many places, if you look around you'll find wet wipes!! Stick a couple of rolls in your pack for those "little emergencies" Other than that, just buy as you go!! Like a lot of things to do with India, the question of toilet paper or the lack of it, is completely blown out of proportion! Incidently the tourist trail is pretty big these days so there's a lot of places to buy toilet paper In mid/high range hotels you'll find it in some rooms and even a few budget places will supply you with a small roll if asked!! Don't worry about it D.B. thou ass shall be wiped........and well Of course the "Indian way" with water is SSSOOOOOoooo much better but that's another thread I supect even some Indians are using toilet paper these days, though I confess I haven't asked

Oct 3rd, 2006, 04:19	#5
Shiver me Timbers Colder than a well digger's ass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North Atlantic Posts: 1,594	Cyberhippie's right, don't bother with paper......as well as being environmentaly unfriendly, it's a lot cleaner, and hey, the Chinese invented toilet paper, and they don't use it.....that tell you something?

Oct 3rd, 2006, 05:04	#6
ChrisJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 186	I think you should be awarded a prize for funniest post/thread title!

Oct 3rd, 2006, 05:11	#8
greenchutney Account Closed Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: planet earth Posts: 1,578	lol..looks like the tourist season has started ...and the yearly toilet habits review... newspapers corn husks tree leaves are options water is best..and if you dont find water you will find coke and pepsi. and yes..TP is available in many places. and no, regular indians dont use TP. and i dont think our sewage systems would take it if everyone one us goes that way... good old hands sir!!!!~... if you want some challenges.. try the indian ones in a fast express train....its fun and must be experienced...the hole moves really fast and the footrests are shaking...and the water pipe is located at such angle that this could have be been how the first yoga pose was invented.

Oct 3rd, 2006, 05:25	#11
freenote senior member refused Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: cornwall UK Posts: 1,548	Ah sweet memories

Oct 3rd, 2006, 05:32	#13
ChrisJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 186	Oh - go on. Share the secret. (is it about shaking the bottle first?)

Oct 3rd, 2006, 05:39	#14
greenchutney Account Closed Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: planet earth Posts: 1,578	nope! ..the trials and results have to be verified by third parties...and its going to be published in a major reputed travel journal. ..maybe a health and sciences journal too. and then a patent for the whole process.the approach, the angle, the size...thats it no more.

Oct 3rd, 2006, 05:46	#15
ChrisJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 186	Ah well - back to the drawingboard....

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