Bidets are less irritating than toilet paper and more sanitary, but there are further benefits for specific medical needs. For chronic health conditions like constipation or hemorrhoids, a bidet offers a notable degree of relief. Certain bidet models offer a strong enough spray to act as an enema, which can reduce the pain and discomfort of constipation. For hemorrhoid sufferers, the soft touch of water is far preferable to the abrasion of toilet paper. Added features like warm water and a warm Air-Dryer offer additional relief.