StreemMaster Mini anal douche/enema -Sponsored by StreemMaster

As some of you who have been reading my posts on Bottomtalk and various forums know, I haven't been a big fan of the bulb syringe for enemas/ anal douches. The bulbs I have tried tended to be hard to use and hard to clean, and in the end I'd go back to my gravity system when I wanted to clean out. Until now.

Callow Innovations, makers of the StreemMaster shower mounted anal douche/enema system (see AveryDragon's excellent review here), were kind enough to send a sample of their StreemMaster Mini bulb syringe for me to review. Their well-thought-out design addresses almost all of the problems that bulb syringes tend to have.

When filled full, the bulb of the StreemMaster Mini holds about 8-1/2 fluid ounces (250 mL) of water, and an ordinary squeeze delivers between 7 and 8 fluid ounces (207-237 mL) Screwing on (and filling up) the large nozzle adds about an ounce of water to the total capacity, but the amount delivered remains the same. The bulb is 2-1/2 inches (6.5 cm) in diameter at its widest point and 5 inches (13 cm) long, small enough to fit comfortably in most hands. A wonderful feature, sadly lacking on many other bulb syringes, is the large ring around the bottom that allows the StreemMaster Mini to securely stand upright when full. Made of medical-grade PVC, the StreemMaster Mini's bulb is both latex and phthalates-free.



The Mini is available in your choice of three colors: black, dark blue and pink. I chose the dark blue, and it is rather pretty. The bulb is finished in a matte texture with three raised ridges so it is both easy and secure to hold.



The StreemMaster Mini syringe comes with two comfortable nozzles, a smaller nozzle that's 7/16 of an inch (11 mm) at the tip tapering to 5/16 of an inch (9 mm) at the base. The nozzle has a single eighth-inch (4 mm) opening in the middle of the rounded tip, and has 3-1/8 inches (8 cm) of insertable length.

The larger nozzle is three-quarters of an inch (2 cm) in diameter and almost untapered, with 4-1/2 inches (115 mm) of insertable length. The hemispherical tip has five one-sixteenth inch (2 mm) holes in the tip for comfortable insertion. To make things easier the five holes in the nozzle all squirt forward so you don't have water spraying all over the bathroom when you're trying to fill the syringe, and the nozzle has a uniform internal diameter so there aren't problems with air being trapped inside.



Both nozzles are completely smooth, so a little lube will go a long way. As they're made of hard plastic they're compatible with all lubes, so you can use your favorite without fear. The nozzles are comfortable too, with all the edges smoothly rounded and no ridges big enough to feel during use. Since the nozzles are hard you do need to take a little care when inserting since they won't bend to track the rectum, but the round tips ensure safety if a reasonable amount of care is used (don't force them in). The tips slide in the anus easily, and the size of the holes is well chosen, keeping the flow down to a comfortable level when the bulb is squeezed.

Filling the StreemMaster Mini was easy and can be done in multiple ways. With the nozzle unscrewed the bulb can be held under the faucet for rapid, convenient filling if you use water. Unfortunately there's a bit of air left in the nozzles if you use this method, but in most cases this is not a problem. If you want to eliminate the air you can partially squeeze the bulb to expel the air and then draw in more water, either from the tap or from a bowl.

You can also put the water or other solution (water with a little salt or baking soda might be a good idea if you douche often) in a basin and fill the StreemMaster Mini in the more conventional manner of squeeze-dip-suck. Sometimes it's helpful to put your thumb over the end of the nozzle as you're flipping the syringe to put it under water, and the StreemMaster Mini's small nozzle is easy to block with the thumb. The rounded end of the larger nozzle, while comfortable to insert in the anus, was a little too large for me to easily cover all the holes with my thumb, but the palm of my hand worked well.



The best part of the StreemMaster Mini's design has to be clean-up. Finally I have a bulb syringe where the manufacturer gets it. Unscrewing the tips leaves a three-quarter inch (2 cm) diameter access hole into the bulb, and the nozzle bores are open and straight so you can get a small brush inside both the bulb and nozzles for cleaning if necessary. If there's any question about the state of the syringe's inside you can get a flashlight and take a look. Unfortunately, the PVC material is difficult to disinfect, so it's best not to share the StreemMaster Mini. If needed you can soak it in a 10% bleach solution for occasional disinfection, but the bleach may damage the plastic if you do this regularly or soak it for long periods of time.



There are two good features of a well-designed bulb that a gravity or shower system doesn't have, and the StreemMaster Mini benefits from both. A bulb syringe's definite volume enables you to easily regulate how much water is inserted, making it much easier to keep from getting water up above the rectum. Keeping the water "low" allows it to come out much faster and reduces the likelihood of any hiding out in the upper reaches to possibly come out at an inopportune time. A smaller anal douche or enema also minimizes the douche's effects on the colon, reducing the possibility of adverse effects. The second benefit is convenience - a anal douche with the StreemMaster mini can be a 5-minute operation, making it an option to use before unplanned activities.

Getting the StreemMaster Mini has caused me to re-evaluate my antipathy towards bulb syringes for quick clean-outs. StreemMaster has managed to address all my concerns about cleaning and convenience while still keeping the main advantages of a bulb: convenience of use and ease of controlling the volume of water injected. While I'll still keep around my gravity system for when I need more thorough clean-outs, I expect that I'll be using the StreemMaster Mini for the quick rectum and anal canal clean-outs that suffice for most buttplay.

Rating: 9/10

Best features: Stands up on its own when full and is easy to clean. Nozzles are comfortable and bulb easy to use.

Downsides: Difficult to disinfect, so you should be careful about sharing.

If you want to try out the StreemMaster Mini you can get it directly from the manufacturer at the StreemMaster Store or through one of their many resellers, some of which are at their Retailers Page