People all over the world use it as a standard in their bathrooms, but Americans haven't caught on. Investing in a bidet can significantly lower your spending on toilet paper. Using a bidet is cleaner than just using toilet paper and can lead to fewer instances of rashes, hemorrhoids, and UTIs.

Why are bidets bad?

Using a bidet poses another potential danger: They are squirting hot water at sensitive areas. One report describes “a case of scald burn in the perianal region caused by using the bidet.” You'll probably be fine.

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.