Here Is Why You Shouldn't Worry About Toilet Paper Running Out

[SpiderManFan2002]

I know you probably read that title and thought:

"What the fudgecakes?"

But, here me out. I know with COVID-19 many people are stressing about toilet paper.

But fear not, because I have the perfect solution, now chances are if you're Muslim or Asian you probably know where this is going. Anyways, what is my solution?

Behold...

They call it, the lota.

What is "the lota" used for I hear you ask? Basically, one uses it to wash themselves down below after they've taken a shit.

How To Use a Lota

Step 1 - Fill it up with warm water. Make sure the water isn't boiling hot, and make sure it isn't freezing cold. And also don't fill it up all the way to the top because it'll spill everywhere.

Step 2 - Lean forwards on the toilet seat a little and pour it down your backside. Kinda like watering a plant.

Step 3 - Use a little bit of toilet paper to wipe your butt and dry it.

I use a lota anyway, but why?

So, yes, I am born in and I live in England. So why do I use a lota when I have toilet paper? I can already see the triggered people in the comments:

"ThEsE AsIaNs!!! CoMiNG tO oUr CoUnTrY!! BrInGiNg ThEiR lOtAs aNd UsInG tHeM!! ImPoSiNG ThEiR cUlTuRe On Us!! ThEy mAkE mE sO AnGrY I tHiNk I'Ll gO tReAt MySeLf tO a SoMe TeA!!" 😂😂😂

Well, I'll explain it with a simple analogy. Imagine an animal shits on your hand for some reason. You may wipe it off with a tissue, but you're not going to just wipe it off with a tissue are you? You're going to wash your hands (I hope) because that will properly wash the shit off of your hand.

Now do you understand why I use a lota to wash myself after a number two?

So where can I get a lota?

Well, look for your nearest South Asian shop and they should sell one.

If the South Asian shop don't sell them, or you don't have a South Asian shop near you, just look online, and order one.

My point is...

Everyone's stressing over the toilet paper shortage, because people are panic buying due to COVID-19 but if you use a lota you won't need toilet paper.

You may be thinking: But you just said you use a lota and toilet paper

And yes, I do, but if I was to run out of toilet paper, I could still use the lots to wash myself properly and then a towel to dry but I wouldn't really HAVE to use a towel.

So I'm trying to save all your asses (literally) by telling those who don't know about the alternative option out there.

And yes, I accept this MyTake was gross but I was in the neighbourhood.

Thank you for reading, I'll be happy to answer any questions😂😂😂

[dianagirl]

Get a cloth diaper service and use the cloths to wipe front and back - especially if you use water after having a bowel movement. And especially if you have a large family. It'll save on trees.
The cloths make good dusters, too, and they can be used to wipe up spills in the kitchen, bathroom, etc. instead of paper towels. Use a new one on your pillow each night. They're soft and warm in the winter and it'll feel like a freshly laundered pillow case against your skin each night. Use one as a "loofah" after soaking in the bath. Use a couple after a shower/bath instead of a bath towel - saves on laundry soap.

[SpiderManFan2002]

I'm used to using a lota lol its fine but sure

[VIVANT]

Well done👍🏻

I Was literally just taking to my friend at how in my opinion, It does really illustrate how unhygienic people are to be psychotic over the potential loss of TP.

for real, in some places there is more consideration given to cleaning _chocolate_ of your hand then pop off your bum 🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮

[SpiderManFan2002]

Hahaha yeah, I'm curious I know you're an Asian, but an East Asian. Do you guys use a lots of have your own equivalent or something or nah?

[VIVANT]

Well I grew up mostly Eastern Europe and U S but was very poor and lived with OCD Auntie. 😁

Definitely no money for a bidet. Didn’t have a bath till recently, Bathroom was too small. I’m happy I had a shower growing up. if I had to choose I’d choose shower though baths are fun I like to feel everything washing off. But certainly one can get very clean with a bath. 🌺

I used something similar plus TP plus jump in shower. I learned to time things so I could always shower after.. probably it is at least partly why I prefer eating once a day 😛🤷‍♀️😊

[SpiderManFan2002]

Nice to know☺

My bathroom is way too small for a bidet😂😂😂

And on a serious note, are you okay? I've heard the East Asian community is experiencing a lot of racism due to this virus, and I'm sorry about that it's nasty immature and there is absolutely no need.

I hope you haven't experienced any, and if you have or you do in the future and you just wanna blow off some steam about it- hit me up in the PMs I'll always be there when I can☺💚💛

[Lliam]

With that lota thing, how do you keep dirty water from running down your scrotum?
It seems like drizzling water down your crack will just spread wet shit. How does it actually wash you clean?
And you said you still have to dry off with TP. Probably a lot of it to dry the entire wet area. Plus TP tends to disintegrate when it gets wet.

It's more thorough and almost easier to just jump into the shower for two minutes and wash your lower half. All you have to do is dry off with a towel.

[SpiderManFan2002]

"With that lota thing, how do you keep dirty water from running down your scrotum?"
I wouldn't know that, I don't have testicles.

And it doesn't spread the shit, it washes it off, and it's not like soaking wet when you dry with TP either- so you don't have to use a lot.

Maybe it is easier for you to jump in the shower, I was raised with the lota though, with being Asian and Muslim.

[NineBreaker]

I agree.

I'm more of a fan of the handheld bidet. They're less than $30 at home improvement stores here in the US, and they're easy to install. Otherwise I would just modify a plastic gallon jug for a DIY lota. You should always use TP afterwards of course.

The combination of water followed by TP is the most hygienic option.

[SpiderManFan2002]

I mean a lota costs even less than $30 and it's smaller so if you don't have the space or money for a bidet just buy a lota😂😂

But sure, just wash yourself after a shit for the most hygienic result👍👍😂😉😂

[NineBreaker]

LOL Not a tegular bidet; I'm talking about the small hand-held one with a hoze connected to the tank. They're small and very effective. At home, I do keep a backup lota.

[SpiderManFan2002]

In Britain we don't have those tho😂😂😂

[NineBreaker]

You don't know what you're missin'. 🙂

[SpiderManFan2002]

But we have a lota which is good enough and hey at least we don't have to worry about technology breaking down :P

[NineBreaker]

True, but I'm tech savvy, and I do have a backup lota anyway. 🙂

[SpiderManFan2002]

Hey, don't think you're the only tech savvy one you're talking to a computer science student here😂😂😂😂

And yep always good to have a backup😂

[WalsallGuy90]

Another well informed and sensible post from our favourite Spider-girl! Better than a lot of posts on this site, at least, though that's not saying much...

I was actually chatting about alternative measures to toilet roll with my colleagues the other day. I'm in an office where we haven't outright shut yet, but we're working to a skeleton crew and most of us are working from home - I'm one of the people who would rather be here in the office, and we're pretty lucky because the office has a big stock of toilet roll from before the outbreak, that we order in bulk anyway as a business. So a couple of us have already said, openly, that if it's not vital in the office we'll take some of the loo roll home to keep ourselves afloat. Given I've never been one to steal office supplies this would be a first for me, but I'm not the only one in the office doing it, and they've done it openly.

More to the point, at home the only toilet I use regularly is in the en-suite, which means I'm literally a metre away from the shower, and three metres away from a change of clothes every time I use the toilet. I live alone apart from a cat, and since I won't be going out to see family or friends for a while there's nothing stopping me from just sitting in my dressing gown and underwear all day when I'm not at work. So the easiest thing for me to do if I run out of loo roll, is to hop into the shower. That's my backup plan if stocks run short :P

[lightbulb27]

Great point, had no idea! Goes to show where americans priorities are...
is the rest of the world freaking about TP? We are full of crap!

[SpiderManFan2002]

Love that pun😂😂👌👌

[Anoniemus]

LMAO.

Sound kind of like a bidet. I don’t know if I could get used to the feeling (though it’s cleaner).

[SpiderManFan2002]

😂😂

Yeah it is kinda, but not everyone can afford to get a bidet installed or they might not have the space- so the lota is a compact affordable alternative😂😂😂

[purplepoppy]

You couldn't put that in a British bathroom. Someone would brew tea in it.

[VIVANT]

😂😂

[SpiderManFan2002]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

"Britain's where I'm born and I love a cup of tea and that but tea ain't from Britain it's from where my DNA is at" - Riz Ahmed

Also tea is from where the lota is at😂😂

[opnbuk59]

That seems like a lota work for such a shitty job of whipping your ass

[SpiderManFan2002]

I see what you did there😂😂😂

But it's not😂

[GraveDoll]

I always use wipes always have! my friends and the lot clams it my princess syndrome kicking in lol. So i have a ton of tissue in the guest bathroom but i actully locked it up

i dont want to get rob or get got LOL

but seriously i would just jump in the shower and wash my ass and uni clean much easier and just... more to my liking.

[theCobbler]

😘😎🔥 I love it ! Cool AF!

That's what I'd been saying !
1. Do your business
2. Wipe with your hand
3. wash hands and A-hole... THOROUGHLY!
4. REPEAT , Step 3 if necessary!

Who needs toilet paper! ?

Common 101r
( the r is for retards , lol)

[SpiderManFan2002]

Haha thanks man, but personally I don't think I'd use my hands😂

[theCobbler]

LOL, well never say never, cause ya just never know... oops! I said never!!!

[SpiderManFan2002]

😂😂

[HaveNoName]

But this is what we get...

[SpiderManFan2002]

😂😂😂😂

"Britain's where I'm born and I love a cup of tea and that but tea ain't from Britain it's from where my DNA is at" - Riz Ahmed

"... And where the lota is at." - Added by SpiderManFan2002

😂😂😂😂

[HaveNoName]

Hahahaha. Well, nice to know you @SpiderManFan2002 . May the Lota unite us all !!

[SpiderManFan2002]

Yeah if tea can't do the trick, the lota can😂😂😂

[COMMODOREII]

You know you could also use a bidet or install one of those designed for your toilets. 😎

Bidet

Seat bidet for toilet.

[SpiderManFan2002]

Chris, we're Asian a lota will do for us😂😂😂😂

[COMMODOREII]

Just bringing you to the 21st century my friend. 😂😂

[SpiderManFan2002]

That requires space and money tho😂😂😂😂

[VIVANT]

Over 50% of worlds population can’t afford enough food. They can’t get a bidet 🙄😛😁😁💜

[COMMODOREII]

@VIVANT yes mam. 😛

[COMMODOREII]

@SpiderManFan2002 True just saying. 😋

[eron5p62]

If we get locked down there won't be much to do not to hard to hop in the shower and wash ur ass after a shit it will keep u busy

[SpiderManFan2002]

Yeah true, but some people don't have showers only baths.

And some people won't have baths, only showers.

Just looking out for everyone.

[eron5p62]

Well for people who cannot adapt from a shower to a bath or vise versa in a lockdown pedemic situation good luck when something comes along much worse like war food shortage etc.

I think what ur saying is people are to lazy to wash there ass with some water

I'll give a tutorial to help people out

Step 1- you shit

Step 2- turn the water on to desired temp

Step 3- turn the middle knob between hot and cold to change from bath to shower

Step 4- get in

Step 5- spread ur ass rise it out grab soap give a quick clean then rise again.

Step 6- get out dry ur ass and legs

Step 7- go back to what u were doing on lockdown

This process should take 3-4 mins congratulations you just cleaned ur ass with no toilet paper

[SpiderManFan2002]

Nah if people don't have a shower or can't afford it don't have space for a bidet just buy a lota😂😂I've seen some as cheap as £2.49😂👍

And thanks for the tutorial😂😂😂😂👍👍

[eron5p62]

My pleasure

[Brainsbeforebeauty]

😂😂😂 that's what I been saying

[DWornock]

If there is a high demand for toilet paper, the price will and keep rising until someone meets the demand. There can be short-term shortages because of unexpected high demand; but, in a true market society, the demand and supply will always be met and in balance at some price.

If the price doubles or triples, do you really believe that suppliers that would make many millions of dollars at that price will not pay employees to work overtime to produce even more toilet paper?

[SpiderManFan2002]

Not really sure what, what you said has to do with the MyTake but I'll answer.

What you said, is likely to happen.

[DWornock]

I went to Walmart today and they were almost fully stocked. There wasn't much sandwich bread, except the more expensive oraginic whole wheat and other specialty bread. They didn't have most brands of toilet paper but there was plenty of "Angel Soft."

[Syrian_survivor]

I agreeee
Toilet paper is overrated

Silly unpopular opinion here:
If you don't use water to clean after you did the thing, YOU ARE DIRTY!
Dry cleaning ain't cleaning!

[SpiderManFan2002]

😂😂😂👍

[kim45456]

How do you clean there without touching there

[Syrian_survivor]

@kim45456 you do touch there, then you wash your hands thoroughly after you're done.

[kim45456]

Eww. I would not touch there with my hands, only with toilet paper

[Syrian_survivor]

I'd rather get my hands dirty a little bit then wash them than have unremoved dirt somewhere else

[Boppy]

@kim45456 Toilet paper has small holes in it. That's why people wash their hands after wiping.

[kim45456]

@Syrian_survivor i do both. I use toilet paper first, then use wet wipes. Man that is so disgusting to touch your shit with your bare hands

[SpiderManFan2002]

Just inputting a little into the discussion... I use the lota then I use toilet paper. lol.

[kim45456]

You should use toilet paper first and then the lota

[SpiderManFan2002]

@kim45456 It works either way really lol😂😂😂

[DeeDeeDeVour]

Our toilets are equipped with bidets that can generate warm-hot water and dry our bottoms with soothing warm air. That'll do, right?

[SpiderManFan2002]

Hahaha I suppose so, but I live in England, and I don't know a single person with a bidet😂😂😂

[andreasderjuengere]

I haven't used paper in years.

[SpiderManFan2002]

Please tell me that's a hose or something😂😂😂😂😂👍👍👍

[andreasderjuengere]

Ha hah :D Yes, it's a 'spray gun' - they are pretty much standard around here.
Suggestion: you DON'T use it like a brush...

[HaveNoName]

Often known as the "Muslim shower" in non-Muslim countries.

[BoxySama]

#amen

[bolverk]

If you cannot find a lota, ypu can always use the Roman method - a dedicated sponge - if you go full Roman don't forget the Vinegar, or the modern approach warm water, a mild soap and rubber gloves if your squeamish.

[SpiderManFan2002]

I had no idea that was a thing but cool😂👍

[bolverk]

www.sapiens.org/.../

[bailey11]

Or you can use pages from an old phone book or other kind of absorbent paper.

[SpiderManFan2002]

Is that hygienic though😂

[dianagirl]

I've been doing it for years (front and back). I don't use newspaper because I'm concerned about the ink, and I don't rub (after urinating. The paper is absorbent.)

[scooogy]

That toilet paper thing makes thing seem like either there are people who lived without toilet paper for ages, or there are people who seem to think "aliens might come to earth and steal my toilet paper" 🙄

[SpiderManFan2002]

😂😂😂

[Owen3]

Thank you and I know rightI've been telling people.. on another note 200- 1.7M deaths 8n the usa

[SpiderManFan2002]

Hahaha yep and damn, it's getting worse everywhere.

I give my college a week until it shuts.

[Sevenpointfive]

i can't do a handstand. how am i supposed to use this. is there a bathroom attendant?

[SpiderManFan2002]

I can't do a handstand either😂😂😂

You literally just lean forward and pour the water😂😂😂

[Sevenpointfive]

so you've gotta pre-fill the pot before you blow lota dook? and then air dry? how can you be sure you got any clingers (dingleberries)? do you use your hand at all? i'm not sure this method is for me. i'd sooner pinch one off in the river

[I_love_Jaguar]

It i really funny 😂 😂
I know about Lota but never used it

[SpiderManFan2002]

Haha thank you😂😂

And I've had one for as long as I can remember😂👍😉