I would assume that you have received medical advice regarding the need for the suppository you wish to use. Please do not self-diagnose.
First, you have to realize that the anal / rectal area is just another part of your body. (I would hope you agree). Get comfortable with it.
Relax, and follow these instructions:
You are likely already very sore and might be very apprehensive about creating more pain when you insert one of these things. Understand there will be some discomfort but it is minor and will only last a few seconds. You will not harm yourself.
Take a shower or use a bidet if you have one to clean the anal surface (and external hemorrhoids). Sitting in a very warm tub of water for a while will help relax the anal sphincter muscles and make suppository insertion easier. You might also apply a topical lubricant (like Vaseline, etc.) to the surface to make insertion easier.
Suppositories typically have a pointed end to facilitate insertion. I guess you can thank the manufacturer. It is common to feel a sharp ridge along the sides of the suppository , left over from the manufacturing process. If these are present , simply scratch them off with your fingernail.
The suppository will likely have a waxy consistency . Rub it with your fingers to make it smoother, and to warm up the surface.
Hold the suppository by the non pointed end and insert the tip into the anal opening. This may be a little difficult to find at first, especially if there are external hemorrhoids there. But you will eventually feel the suppository begin to slip into the opening.
Now just gradually push, keep pushing (it may be further than you imagine) and at some point the suppository will be PULLED IN to the rectum by the anal sphincter.
Do not be surprised if the suppository POPS BACK OUT ! You simply have not inserted it far enough. Once it stays in , it's in and will start dissolving.
Congratulations on a job well done .
(We have received a few E-mails from individuals who state that proper suppository insertion involves inserting the FLAT end of the suppository first, that there is less chance of suppository popping out, etc. Feel free to experiment with this, but if you are inserting into a very sore area, the "sharp " edges of that side of the suppository might be experienced as causing more discomfort during insertion).
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