When I first entered the Italian bathroom, I was taken aback by a curious contraption that resembled a secondary sink placed next to the toilet. Despite being completely new to it, it doesn’t take much imagination to deduce its true purpose!
this bidetpronounced as bidet In Italian, “bathroom furniture” is a ubiquitous piece of bathroom furniture found in all homes, B&Bs and hotels in the Italian peninsula. It serves as a dedicated sink for personal hygiene, especially after so-called “number two” operations.
the word bidet of French origin, where this means pony.In fact, in Old French, the verb Second-rate meaning is”trot’. The etymology of the word comes from the concept of “riding” or straddling a bidet, similar to riding a pony.
It is a masculine invariant noun with the following definite and indefinite articles:
- bidet = bidet
- i bidet = bidet
- bidet = bidet
- Number of bidets = (some) bidets
earliest recorded record bidet Its history in Italy dates back to 1726, although its use did not become widespread until after World War II. Originally, it was commonly found in bedrooms next to chamber pots and marital beds. However, as convenience became the primary consideration, it was eventually moved to the bathroom, closer to the toilet for easier filling and draining.
i have never seen a bidet before visiting italy.
I had never seen a bidet before visiting Italy.
do you know…?
bidet already abided by law In Italian architecture for almost half a century! Article 7 of the Ministerial Decree dated 5 July 1975 states: “At least one bathroom in each dwelling must have the following fixtures: toilet, bidet, bathtub or shower, and sink“.
Many Italians simply cannot imagine life without family bidet. Not using it is almost like not brushing your teeth! As a result, expats often take extreme measures to keep their private parts clean after defecating.according to This article (and the plentiful comment section), many Italians will even stand in the bath to use the shower head, pour a bottle of water over the area as if it were a running faucet, carry wet wipes with them, or even buy a portable bidet.
some other uses of bidet These include washing your feet, treating hemorrhoids or genitourinary infections, and cleaning yourself after sex.is also more Environmental friendly Cheaper than using a wad of toilet paper!
