Bidets are gentler and more hygienic than toilet paper, which just smears around your poo. Bidets spray a small stream of water onto your butthole, rinsing off leftover fecal matter.

Do you still have to wipe with a bidet?

Technically, you don't need to wipe at all after using a bidet. You can sit and air-dry for a moment. ... Cheaper varieties don't usually offer this dryer function, so if you don't want to drip dry after using your bidet, you can pat yourself down with a cloth towel, washcloth, or toilet paper.

Are bidets more sanitary?

In fact, using a bidet is more sanitary than using a traditional toilet and toilet paper. Bidets use water to cleanse and wash away any leftover urine or fecal matter – no wiping required. While some users dry themselves with toilet paper after rinsing with a bidet, the fecal matter has already been washed away.