ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Bidet

Hey kiddo! Do you know what a bidet is? It’s a special toilet that’s used for cleaning your bum after you go potty!

Usually, when you go potty, you wipe yourself with toilet paper, right? But sometimes, toilet paper might not be enough to clean your bum properly. That’s when a bidet can come in handy!

A bidet is like a little sink that’s attached to your toilet. When you sit on the toilet, you can turn on the water in the bidet and it’ll spray water onto your bum. Then you can use your hand or a special washcloth to gently clean yourself.

After you’re done cleaning, you can turn off the water and dry yourself with a towel or some toilet paper. Then you’re all clean and fresh!

Bidets are really popular in some countries like Japan and Italy, but they’re not as common in other places. Some people prefer using toilet paper, while others love bidets. It’s up to you to decide which one you like better!