Laxatives

-by BitterGrey

Abusing laxatives, like any other drug, may be hazardous.

One allusive aspect of infantilism is the feeling of being diaper-dependent.  For most, behaviorally undoing our potty-training is impractical.  There are behavioral ways to regain control of an overtrained bladder, but this wouldn't give the illusion of a lack of control.  As a result, we might try chemical, hypnotic, or mechanical means to simulate incontinence.   These methods all have their drawbacks, but for many, the preferred method is chemical; specifically, laxatives.

Laxatives cause an urgent bowel movement.  It is easier to cause encopresis^[def] - involuntary messing - than wetting for two reasons.  First, the bowels have only one sphincter that has to be much more flexible than the urethra's two tight sphincters.  Second, the bowels handle everything that the body doesn't absorb.  Over-the-counter laxatives are available at most drug stores, and in some people, even soda pop will do.  Of course, each type has it's advantages and disadvantages.  To simplify the discussion, let's divide them into four groups by the mechanism that they use.  

Selecting a Laxative

Bulk-forming laxatives are great for general health, and may reduce the risk of colon cancer. However, they might not be that much fun.  

Among the stimulant laxatives, there are two notable items.  The most famous is castor oil, which is a little like peanut oil, but with an ominous aura that lingers on the pallete.  One can just feel it slowly worming it's way through the digestive tract, slithering through from end to the other.  In less civilized times, it was use to lubricate gears, and as a punishment for cranky children.  Most stores still keep this vile substance on the shelves in small bottles.  

The other is Senna, a herbal laxative that is quite businesslike.  It comes in brown, leafy pills as generic Senna; or small, sweet pills as "Ex-Lax."  The pills seem to go through my system in five hours, and produce multiple, soft movements.  These movements are urgent, but can be fought for a short time.  Depending on the dosage, there can be some cramping.

The osmotic laxative that I use most often is magnesium citrate.  Most drug stores carry single-dose bottles.  The solution tastes salty, as would be expected.  Other than that, it could be mistaken for cherry cola.  (It is a good idea to get some soda while you are at the drug store, and drink it with the magnesium citrate.  This will prevent dehydration.)  This worked well on evening outings, because the fast acting laxative could be taken that evening, instead of the previous morning.  However, there was still enough time for uncertainty to build up.

The lubricant that I'm most familiar with is the common glycerin suppository.  They are direct, quick, and efficient, but need to be inserted rectally and are too controlled.  They act within fifteen minutes so there is little uncertainty of where you are and what you will be doing, as is the case with other laxatives.

Of course, your experiences may vary.  They also may vary with time.  I don't recall ordinary soda working as a laxative before I tried magnesium citrate.  Now that I've had castor oil, I'll never think of olive oil in quite the same way. Please Email BitterGrey and share your experiences.

Other Preparations

Of course, it usually isn't enough just to load up on laxatives.  Some other preparations are needed.  

First, you'll need to start using Cholorophyl or Nullo for a number of days before.  These will help to keep the smell down if you are in doors.  They are also mild laxatives themselves.  As the sound can't be concealed reliably, being in a crowded but quiet place is not recommended.

Next, you'll need plastic pants.  The guards on disposables can't reliably keep all the stool in, so you will need to wear plastic pants over them.  Keep these on unless you can get them and the diaper off before the urge hits.  Being halfway diapered when laxatives kick in can be messy.  Over these, you'll want pants with lots of room the expand downwards, without being obtrusive.  Skirts or dresses would work better than pants or shorts.  

...Ongoing Research

It might be possible to use laxatives in combination.  Stimulant laxatives alone may give rise to a sequence of movements that become increasingly runny.  Bulk laxatives don't cause runny stools, but are too gentle to cause accidents.  Perhaps chlorophy and bulk laxatives might be used to coincide with a smaller dose of a stimulant laxative to give a firm, single, irresistable bowel movement.  

From a controls standpoint, the chlorophy and bulk laxatives would need to be started a few days in advance.  The unknowns include the kind and dosage of stimulant laxative that will give the best results.  Assuming, of course, that the effects of the three laxatives on continence are cummulative.

Email BitterGrey Level: Intermediate | Status: Developmental | Last Update: 16 May 2008| First: 23 Aug 2003

	For More Detail: The Family Practice Notebook on Laxatives