I was skeptical about buying this gadget but am now glad I bought it. My doctor put me on a medication that put alot of weight on me. I am now morbidly obese at almost 300 lbs. I went from being the best arse wipper to not even being able to reach my arse. I tried all kinds of funny maneuvers in an attempt to wipe myself and threw my back out in the process. lol 😂Thats when I finally broke down and bought this thing. My oh my, my only regret was that I didnt buy it sooner. It will even spread open the biggest arse cheeks in all of mankind! It also has a release button and comes with a private pouch. If you have a medical dissabilty or mobilty issue, or are just plain fat like me, this will work for you.

I had my L4, L5, and S1 fused. In the hospital, the medical staff reminded me that I was not allowed to BLT (Bend, Lift, or Twist). That makes it difficult to toilet without a toilet tissue aid. The occupational therapist said her patients had good luck with the Bottom Buddy. I ordered one and it was delivered to my home. This has saved me so much pain and embarrassment! The handle is rubberized and grippy (not likely to slip). The head holds the tissue or baby wipes nicely. The eject button is easy to use and works most of the time (I pack my TP so sometimes it is unlikely to slip off!) Mine also came with an opaque silver plastic pocket to carry the Bottom Buddy with you. I had to find a larger purse, but it was manageable and water-proof. So nice to use this device instead of reverting back to toddlerhood and asking for someone to come "Wipe Me!"

Very difficult, for me that is since I have issues using my hands, to insert much of anything into that very small opening that ends up holding very little toilet paper. But once some has been crammed into the opening it does a decent job of holding the TP in place. Only usable for cleaning up after urinating. Useless for the backside (for me that is) as it does not hold much TP at all, let alone a wipe, which is what I need.

UPDATE: Since I also have problems cleaning myself while in the shower I decided to give this puppy a try by cramming a wet and soapy wash cloth into the device and to see if I could easily clean myself (I cannot bend or twist at all). VOILA! Not its intended use, but for those who are trying to find something to help get them clean in those very private, and hard to reach areas, this does work. Still just 2 stars for its intended use, but 4 stars because now I can totally get myself clean.

OK! So NO ONE wants to admit that they need help with "personal things!" I know that!! Seriously, though, when my back went out, and I mean OUT... This thing simply saved my life AND my dignity!!

I want to start out by saying that I AM a bit larger but I bought this for other reasons. 1. I was rather crazy in my younger days and my back is in shambles... Even my doctor referred to my discs as "tattered." When it got so bad that I couldn't walk, stand, turn, or even bend over, I knew I was in a pickle of sorts... 2. My arms are just short... Like T-Rex short... I know this and it is what it is... So, when I could no longer twist or turn or bend over, my short arms became a HUGE problem... I decided to start looking for options as soon as it became apparent that I might need something, and I am GLAD I DID!!

I had read other reviews about cracking and breaking of the handle, so I got 2 just in case.... but that said, I have NEVER had a problem with them... and now I have one for home and one for travel... When I was in the thick of it, that is to say when I was in so much pain I could BARELY move, the Bottom Buddy kept me from having to ask for THAT kind of help... it LITERALLY saved my dignity, and probably much, much more...

So, YEAH, am I embarrassed that I needed something like this??? YES! Of course.... but when I think of other people suffering like I did and knowing that I can help them find something that can help them maintain their independence and dignity with a good product? Yeah, I am willing to suffer a bit of public embarrassment to do that!!

Sometimes I use it now just to be safe, if it feels like my back is getting 'out of control' again, just to keep myself from doing stupid things that could re-injure me and result in me being, literally, immobile again... NO FUN!!

If you, for whatever, reason need some assistance... THIS is the product!! It does EXACTLY what it needs to do and it does it safely and easily... I tried another type before I ended up with the Bottom Buddy and was UNIMPRESSED to say the least...

If YOU need assistance, try the Bottom Buddy!! It also comes with a little carrying bag... It is a bit cheap but it also does the trick...

Sadly, I need this thing after back surgery but fortunately, it works. Use flushable wipes and it's a great buddy. I haven't felt the need to install a bidet, just use the wipes (one at a time) until you feel fresh. If you use more that one wipe the release mechanism won't work. It does take a while to figure out what works best for you; I hate that I have to use it but glad it's there and does work well. For those planning a surgery or a trip to rehab hospital after surgery, don't forget to pack this. The hospital refers to it as a "C arm".