A bidet is a low-mounted plumbing fixture or type of sink intended for washing the genitalia, inner buttocks, and anus. A plumbing fixture is a device which is part of a system to deliver and drain away water but which is also configured to enable a particular use In Plumbing, a sink or basin is a bowl-shaped fixture that is used for washing hands or small objects such as Food, dishes WASHING is one way of Cleaning, namely with Water and often some kind of Soap or Detergent. A sex organ, or primary sexual characteristic, as narrowly defined is any of the anatomical parts of the body which are involved in sexual reproduction and constitute The buttocks (singular buttock) are rounded portions of the anatomy located on the posterior of the Pelvic region of the Apes including Humans The anus is an opening at the opposite end of an Animal 's Digestive tract from the Mouth. Originally a French word, in English bidet is pronounced /bɪˈdeɪ/ (US) or /ˈbiːdeɪ/ (UK). French ( français,) is a Romance language spoken around the world by 118 million people as a native language and by about 180 to 260 million people English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States Phonology North American English regional phonology In many ways compared to English English, North American English is conservative in its Phonology. British English or UK English ( BrE, BE, en-GB) is the broad term used to distinguish the forms of the English language used in the
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History
Bidet is a French word for pony (and in Old French, bider meant to trot). The 18th century lasted from 1701 to 1800 in the Gregorian calendar, in accordance with the Anno Domini / Common Era numbering system French ( français,) is a Romance language spoken around the world by 118 million people as a native language and by about 180 to 260 million people A pony is a small Horse with a specific conformation and temperament Old French was the Romance Dialect continuum spoken in territories which span roughly the northern half of modern France and parts of modern Belgium This etymology comes from the fact that one rides a bidet much like one does a pony. Etymology is the study of the History of Words &mdash when they entered a language from what source and how their form and meaning have changed over time
Marc-Antoine Jacoud is known as the inventor of the bidet. The bidet appears to have been an invention of French furniture makers in the late 17th or early 18th century, although no exact date or inventor is known. Furniture is the Mass noun for the movable objects which may support the human body (seating furniture and beds, provide storage or hold objects on horizontal As a means of recording the passage of Time, the 17th Century was that Century which lasted from 1601 - 1700 in the Gregorian calendar The 18th century lasted from 1701 to 1800 in the Gregorian calendar, in accordance with the Anno Domini / Common Era numbering system An inventor is a person who creates or discovers a new method form device or other useful means Theories exist that its inventor is Christophe Des Rosiers, furniture maker for the French Royal Family. An inventor is a person who creates or discovers a new method form device or other useful means Furniture is the Mass noun for the movable objects which may support the human body (seating furniture and beds, provide storage or hold objects on horizontal This is a list of non-ruling members of the French royal family The earliest written reference to the bidet is in 1710. Year 1710 ( MDCCX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year By 1900, due to plumbing improvements, the bidet (and chamber pot) moved from the bedroom to the bathroom. Year 1900 ( MCM) was an exceptional Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar Plumbing, from the Latin plumbum for Lead, is the skilled trade of working with pipes, tubing and Plumbing fixtures for A chamber pot (also a john a chamberpot, a thunder pot, a jordan, a po (from French "pot de chambre") or simply a A bedroom is a large Room where people usually sleep for the night and/or for relaxation during the day 1960 saw the introduction of the electronic bidet, an attachment which connects on to existing toilet arrangements — ideal for bathrooms lacking the space for a separate bidet and toilet. Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
Usage
Bidets are primarily used to wash and clean the genitalia, inner buttocks, and anus. Hygiene refers to practices associated with ensuring good health and cleanliness The buttocks (singular buttock) are rounded portions of the anatomy located on the posterior of the Pelvic region of the Apes including Humans The anus is an opening at the opposite end of an Animal 's Digestive tract from the Mouth. They may also be used to clean any other part of the body; they are very convenient for cleaning the feet, for example. The human body is the entire physical and mental structure of a Human Organism. The foot is an Anatomical structure found in many Animals It is the terminal portion of a limb which bears weight and allows Locomotion. Despite appearing similar to a toilet, it would be more accurate to compare it to the washbasin or bathtub. A toilet is a Plumbing fixture and disposal system primarily intended for the disposal of the bodily wastes: Urine and fecal matter. In Plumbing, a sink or basin is a bowl-shaped fixture that is used for washing hands or small objects such as Food, dishes A bath (bɑθ bathtub ( AmE) or Tub ( informal) is a Plumbing fixture used for Bathing. In fact, the bidet is used by some for a baby bath.
Users who are unfamiliar with bidets often confuse a bidet with a urinal, toilet, or even a drinking fountain. A urinal is a specialized Toilet for urinating only generally by men and boys A traditional fountain is an arrangement where water issues from a source ( Latin fons) fills a basin of some kind and is drained away It is generally understood that the user should sit on a bidet facing the tap and nozzle but may also sit with back to the tap and wall.
It is a common misconception that bidets (at least in France and Europe generally) are meant to be used as an alternative or addition to toilet paper. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Rather, they are more like sinks for one's morning and evening wash known as "toilette" in French. Bidets offer an excellent way to refresh oneself before bed without taking a full shower. Instead, toilettes are performed using a sink to wash face and underarms and a bidet for between the legs and occasionally the feet. This has the virtue of using much less water and not stripping the body and hair of its natural oils. Bidets are also very useful for the elderly or anyone with mobility problems and for people with hemorrhoids. Old age consists of ages nearing or surpassing the Average life span of Human beings and thus the end of the human life cycle. Hemorrhoids ( AmE) haemorrhoids ( BrE) emerods, or piles are varicosities or swelling and Inflammation For drying, people usually use a small personal towel. A towel is a piece of absorbent fabric or Paper used for drying or wiping
Bidets are made in several different designs. Design is used both as a Noun and a Verb. The term is often tied to the various Applied arts and Engineering (See design disciplines They may have one tap which pours (usually warm) water into a china basin. Porcelain is a Ceramic material made by heating raw materials generally including Clay in the form of Kaolin, in a Kiln to temperatures The basin can be plugged and filled if necessary, or the water can be allowed to drain away. Other bidets have a nozzle which propels an arc of water up into the air. A nozzle is a mechanical device or Orifice designed to control the characteristics of a Fluid flow as it exits (or enters an enclosed chamber or Pipe. This jet of water is angled to easily attain the perianal and genital area.
Bidets are common bathroom fixtures in some European countries (especially France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece), some Latin American countries (especially Argentina and Uruguay; there they are found in approximately 90% of households), the Middle East and some parts of Asia (particularly in Japan and South Korea). In Political geography and International politics, a country is a Political division of a geographical entity This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Argentina topics. Uruguay.(official full name in República Oriental del Uruguay;, Oriental Republic of Uruguay) is a country located in the southeastern part of South America The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː Although France is the country where the word bidet originated, not every house there is equipped with one, especially the smaller or cheaper flats. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics.
Residents of countries where bidets in private homes are rare may be totally unfamiliar with bidets and have no idea how to use them if they encounter them. It is said that many American men first encountered bidets in French brothels during WWII and thought they were designed for the prostitutes to douche (inside the vagina) after sexual intercourse. For the 2008 film of this name see The Brothel. For the television series of this name see Cathouse The Series. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Overview Vaginal douches may consist of water water mixed with Vinegar, or even Antiseptic chemicals Sexual intercourse, in its biological sense is the act in which the male reproductive organ (in humans and other higher animals enters the female reproductive tract This may be a source of resistance against their use in the United States.
Another possible source of resistance to bidet usage in the United States is the perception of the uncleanliness of the device. The nozzle in some old designs was often in the path of the returning (dirty) water. The concern being that the user might be contaminated with the fecal matter and detritus of the previous user. Toilet paper is seen as a less effective, yet more hygienic solution. But as stated above, this stems from the misconception of their intended use as being for cleaning after using the toilet. Such negative misconceptions continue to be widespread and may be difficult for bidet manufacturers to dispel as it remains taboo to discuss toilet habits and personal hygiene in public in many societies. A taboo is a strong Social prohibition (or ban) against words objects actions or discussions that are considered undesirable or offensive by a group culture Still, bidets are sometimes found in US private bathrooms but are generally considered a high luxury. Indeed, when sold in the US, they are often several times the price of a comparable sink, which is not the case in Europe.
In contrast, residents of countries where the bidet is found in almost every private residence, find it difficult to change their habits when they travel in countries where bidets are rare. The only alternative to a bidet in such cases is to use the bathtub or a showerhead (if it can reach the toilet).
Integration of toilet and bidet
A bidet may also be a nozzle attached to an existing toilet, or a part of the toilet itself. In this case, its use is restricted to cleaning the anus and genitals. Some bidets of this type have two nozzles, the shorter one, called the family nozzle, is used for washing the area around the anus, and the longer one (bidet nozzle) is designed for women to wash their vulva. The vulva (from Latin, vulva, plural vulvae or vulvas; see etymology) is the region of the external genital organs These bidets are often controlled electronically rather than with a traditional tap, and some have an element under the seat which heats up to dry the user after washing. Electronics refers to the flow of charge (moving Electrons through Nonmetal conductors (mainly Semiconductors, whereas electrical The concept of electrical elements is used in the analysis of Electrical networks. These bidet toilets have been popular in countries like India, and Sri Lanka since British colonial days, as the use of just dry toilet paper to clean the perianal area is considered dirty and unhygienic in these tropical regions. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka ( Sinhalese:, இலங்கை known as Ceylon before 1972 is an Island The nozzle is sometimes controlled with an external tap within the reach of the hand. Traditionally, local style squatting toilets have been more common in India and are more convenient to most Indians, especially of the lower classes. A squat toilet (also known as an Eastern or floor-level toilet is a Toilet used by squatting, rather than sitting. But with the rise of westernization, western style pots have started becoming more common, and the most convenient way to wash the perianal area with these pots is simply to attach a bidet nozzle.
In 1980 the first "paperless toilet" was launched in Japan, a combination toilet and bidet which also dries the user after washing. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Combination toilet-bidets with seat warmers, or "washlets", are particularly popular in Japan and South Korea, found in approximately 60% of households. There are two styles of Toilets commonly found in Japan. The oldest type is a simple Squat toilet, which is still common in public conveniences. They are commonly found in hotels and even some public facilities. A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging usually on a short-term basis These bidet-toilets, along with toilet seat/bidet units (to convert an existing toilet) are sold in many countries including the United States. A toilet seat is the seat and lid of a Toilet bowl. It consists of the seat itself which is contoured for the user to sit on the toilet and the lid which covers Google headquarters in Mountain View, California has them installed. Google Inc is an American public corporation, earning revenue from advertising related to its Internet search, e-mail, online For details see toilets in Japan. There are two styles of Toilets commonly found in Japan. The oldest type is a simple Squat toilet, which is still common in public conveniences.
Bidet attachments are sometimes included on hospital toilets because of their utility in maintaining hygiene. A hospital is an institution for Health care providing treatment by specialised staff and equipment and often but not always providing for Currently (2007) in the U. S. , bidets are not widespread due in part to their cost ($400+), but are becoming increasingly popular, as witnessed by the increase in Toilet Seat Bidet market offerings and companies involved. In countries where the bidet is very common, prices are much lower. In Italy, for example, the price for a bidet seldom exceeds €200 (about $300 USD), and it is not uncommon to find bidets priced as low as €40 (about $60 USD), especially in do-it-yourself stores. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest An alternative in the USA would be buying a bidet attachment for regular American toilets. Many bidet retailers now offer toilet attachments that range from $79 to $650. In Middle Eastern countries, bidet attachments are much cheaper, being priced at around the equivalent of $10-20 USD, which is attributed to their popularity and availability.
Toilet seat bidet attachments are also becoming increasingly popular with the aging community. Many companies make bidet seat attachments that include remote controls to activate the water jets and air dryer. These conveniently placed remote controls may particularly benefit any individual with limited mobility.
Handheld bidet
The handheld bidet has been around for many years, and is widely used in Asia. Typically made of plastic or metal, it is a simple bidet system that can be attached to an existing toilet. In most cases, it is easy to install with simple plumbing tools, so that it draws water from the existing water tank. This type of bidet is becoming popular in Europe and the US.
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Toilet paper is a soft paper product used to maintain Personal hygiene after human Defecation or Urination. Lota ( Urdu: لوٹا, Hindi: लोटा is an Urdu and Hindi word for a small usually spherical water vessel of brass A toilet is a Plumbing fixture and disposal system primarily intended for the disposal of the bodily wastes: Urine and fecal matter. Tap water ( running water) is part of indoor Plumbing, which became available in the late 19th century and common in the mid-20th century Hygiene refers to practices associated with ensuring good health and cleanliness There are two styles of Toilets commonly found in Japan. The oldest type is a simple Squat toilet, which is still common in public conveniences.Dapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic