Anal cleansing

Anal cleansing is the hygienic practice of cleaning the anus directly after defecation. The anus and buttocks may be either washed with liquids or wiped with toilet paper or other solid materials. In Muslim and Hindu cultures, water is usually used for anal cleansing using a jet, as with a bidet, or splashed and washed with the hand. Some people follow this up with toilet paper afterwards for drying purposes.