The bidet is considered by many to be a daily companion in the personal bathroom, especially among women who use it on a regular monthly basis.
Yet despite its usefulness for numerous reasons—from washing the intimate area after using the bathroom to simply rinsing one’s feet—the bidet is virtually nonexistent abroad. This fixture is, in fact, a feature almost exclusively found in Italian bathrooms, paradoxically enough.
This isn’t true in all other countries, of course, but in most, this hygienic aid is simply missing. And when the locals are told what it is, they might even laugh.
But why are so few of us still using it, and why is it literally extinct even in France (its birthplace)? What could have contributed to its gradual and inexorable fall into disuse?
The answer to these questions is far from straightforward: many diverse variables must be taken into consideration. First, a brief historical analysis is necessary to trace the birth and evolution of this hygiene aid, which both Italian men and women find very difficult to give up.
In fact, it’s not uncommon for Italians living abroad to express open displeasure at the lack of bidets in their homes or hotel rooms. So, what are the causes that have led to the disappearance of the bidet in many countries? Find all the details on the next page.
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