They're cleaner and more environmentally friendly than just plain old toilet paper. But there's one place where bidets are not so welcome, which made us wonder: Why haven't they caught on in the US?

Anyone who’s used a bidet knows how helpful they are. These devices are more sanitary than using toilet paper alone thanks to their full-coverage spray. The best bidet attachments are smaller ...

As a longtime bidet user myself, I consider it an essential for my personal hygiene. Since making the switch years ago, I use far less toilet paper (which can be abrasive to your butthole ...

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It may be time to upgrade your bathroom routine. Ah, bidets. If you've ever traveled internationally—especially in Europe and Japan—you've probably encountered bidet toilets, which offer a few ...

Here's why you should not wipe your toilet seat with toilet paper. A Japanese toilet maker ... Responding to the post, Toto said their "Washlet" bidet toilet is made from plastic resin.

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They're cleaner and more environmentally friendly than just plain old toilet paper. But there's one place where bidets are not so welcome, which made us wonder: Why haven't they caught on in the US?