Is Spray-Washing Your Hiney Worth The Hype? We Tried TUSHY To Find Out
A Bidet? How Euro-Chic Of You.
This review is not sponsored and contains the author’s personal experience with a product they purchased.
Sometime in the pandemic uncertainty of 2020, we witnessed a heightened display of American individualism—what we now jokingly refer to as “toilet paper gate” in our household. Shelves that were once lined with 2-24 packs of anything from Charmin to Target brand toilet paper were emptied, littered instead with notices that shoppers would be limited to two units per household.
It was then—while our peers were driving from grocery store to grocery store in search of TP for fear they’d never be able to wipe their hineys again—that my partner and I decided to do a very un-American thing: Invest in a bidet. We relished in the fact that we'd been so forward-thinking.
If you’re wondering, “wtf is a bidet?” have no fear! A bidet eliminates the need for toilet paper for your booty. At least, you’ll use considerably less toilet paper—some even opt for a hand towel to wipe their freshly blitzed behinds dry. They come in all shapes and sizes, from the European-style separate basin to a more modern attachment, like a hose or a nozzle. You can even find smart toilets with a built-in bidet option (think Japanese musical toilets), but they run pricey.
“At $100, [a TUSHY] seemed like a no-brainer, plus it has over 7,000 reviews, a give-back program, and claims it can be installed in under 10 minutes.”
We chose to order a TUSHY—a cute and compact toilet attachment company founded in 2015. As the website states, TUSHY is a “modern bidet that saves your ass, saves your money, saves the planet and saves the world.” At $100, it seemed like a steal compared to other options, plus it has over 7,000 reviews, a give-back program, and claims it can be installed in under 10 minutes.
We opted for the Classic, a single-knob option (you can choose from six knob colors and three limited edition TUSHY colors) with the ability to adjust the spray angle. TUSHY also offers a Spa version if you’d like to treat your tush to the ultimate spa-like experience, with warm water and all. For this version, you have to connect the TUSHY to the pipes that run to your bathroom sink (or under it, rather), as opposed to the toilet. As apartment renters, we didn’t love the idea of having to drill through the side of our sink—so we braved the Classic and braced ourselves and our backsides for whatever water temperature was to come.
Was the first try a shock? Yes, of course, but the temperature wasn’t bad at all, even in winter. We actually ran the TUSHY sans peach 🍑 to see what kind of pressure we were workin’ with. To our surprise, it shot across the bathroom, leaving a steady stream of water running down the adjacent shower wall. We were shocked that it came from a tiny, $100 toilet attachment and thought to ourselves, “We’re supposed to spray THAT on our behinds?”
“Was the first try a shock? Yes, of course, but the temperature wasn’t bad at all, even in winter.”
Once we learned the ropes—err, knobs—and discovered what we like, we got used to it. So used to it that I’ve begged my parents to get one for their house, because going #2 and needing to wipe with just dry paper? How old school!
And don’t even get me started on the “flushable wipes” my parents opt for instead. 🙄 The TUSHY isn’t only good for ridding yourself of muddbutt or creating a luxury loo experience—menstruating people can benefit from a little rinse, too! I love how easy it makes cleaning up when I’m on my period.
We’ve now installed our TUSHY in two apartments and, while the 8.5-minute installation claim may be a stretch, it is pretty seamless to connect. We were up against rusted-over connectors and an ill-fitting toilet seat, which pushed our install time to over an hour, not including the trips to our local hardware store to replace those items. But this is no fault of TUSHY and is certainly easier than the European standard of a standalone bidet option or a $1,000+ smart toilet. We did have to finagle it a bit to fit our older toilet, but TUSHY’s FAQ page was incredibly helpful, especially for two ‘not-too-handy” people with limited tools.
“We’ve now installed our TUSHY in two apartments and, while the 8.5-minute installation claim may be a stretch, it is pretty seamless to connect.”
In our 1950s apartment, the TUSHY fits seamlessly and goes unnoticed. I’ve heard that the newer option, ~the 3.0~ comes with an auto-wash nozzle, aka a nozzle that cleans itself every time it’s been used. Our classic version doesn’t include that feature—instead, it features a “nozzle wash” vs. “bum wash” directional on the single knob. That feature alone may be worth an upgrade; but for now, we’re happy with having the cleanest booties on the block, even if we have to spray-clean the nozzle ourselves.
Our TUSHY bidet attachment is the pandemic gift that just keeps giving—we’re going on 18 months of spray-washing our behinds and wouldn’t have it any other way. Our toilet paper use has drastically decreased—we’ll still wipe the excess water in a pinch (when we’re busy booties), but for the most part, I’ve found that a good ol’ drip dry is just fine. We’ve even purchased one for friends (because real friends make sure that even your deepest darkest crevices are sparkly clean)! We love how easy it was to take with us in our move and know it’ll be with us for many moves to come. With Christmas approaching, I may take matters into my own hands and get one for the parents!
“We’re going on 18 months of spray-washing our behinds and wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Key Takeaways:
Apartment renters rejoice! Installing was quick and easy (easier than we expected) and it’s pretty portable, so you can take it with you when you move!
For the price, the TUSHY feels hard to beat. It’s small, compact, and cute enough that when people don’t know what it is, they’re not shy about asking.
We’ve found that the water is always room temp straight out of the water supply, but I’d need an east coast friend to confirm the same in their winter.
If you’re looking for an easy-to-install, no-frills bidet attachment, the TUSHY is your new BFF.
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Alyssa Julian is the Social Media + Community Lead at The Good Trade. She’s Southern California born and raised, and when she’s not scrolling on her phone for the latest trends, she can be found at the park with her dog or scouring Facebook Marketplace for new-to-her vintage furniture. She also enjoys a weekly bouquet of flowers, heading out of the city for the weekend, and a good cup of coffee. Say hi on Instagram!
