Bidets have come a long way since decorated wash basins were introduced in 17th century France. While stand-alone bidets, meant to be straddled and used to bathe the genitals, perineum and anus, are still used today, the term now also applies to a water spout that is built in, or attached, to the toilet and is designed to shoot water—either cold, as is the case with less-expensive options, or warm—at the user’s undercarriage. Below, five great picks that can cut your use of toilet paper way down.
This bestselling bidet attachment fits right between your existing toilet seat and toilet bowl, with a control dial that sits off to the side, and is available in 10 colour combinations. For more on the Tushy 3.0, read our extensive review.
This self-cleaning “intelligent toilet” comes with an integrated bidet, hands-free lid, deodorizing system, remote control-activated warm water cleansing system and blow-dryer function, and an LED night light for after-dark nature calls.
Find additional sustainable ways to wipe your butt, learn more about why bidets are such a environmentally-friendly alternative to TP and read our no-holds-barred review of the Tushy 3.0.
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