why isn't the use of the bidet more widespread?

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why isn't the use of the bidet more widespread? - Lemmy.world

I can’t get a bidet because my friend is fat and breaks the toilet seats on the regular. He of course replaces them. I’ve tried bidets at other places and it was nice but i still had to use toilet paper to clean my now wet ass so I’m really confused when people say they don’t need toilet paper anymore. I really hope they aren’t just wiping their ass on a towel or some shit.
How do you wipe your ass after a shower?
For me, ass + water + soap + towel = ok, but removing the soap from the equation is a different story.