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Comment on why isn't the use of the bidet more widespread?

Cheradenine@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

I think the question is more ‘why do some cultures wash, and others wipe’. I believe the answer is mostly to do with religion, and it’s laws on cleanliness.

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nitefox@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
I mean, you don’t do this OR that. You should do both

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Mothra@mander.xyz ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
Also economy in general. Some places are famous for not affording toilets or plumbing to begin with. A bidet is out of the question.

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- Cheradenine@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
  There are many places where washing is traditional, well before there were bidets. A small jug of water would be used. As I said, I think the more pertinent question is ‘wash or wipe?’.
  
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