The etymology of the word bidet dates back to at least the 1530s
and was argot for a donkey or pony.
The word may have come to signify the sanitary device on account of the action
of straddling the bowl as one might ride a pony. However, the first written
mention of the bidet in its modern usage is in 1710 when the Marquis d’Argenson
records that he had the pleasure of being granted an audience with Mademoiselle
de Prie, whilst she sat astride her bidet. At this stage the bidet was only
popular amongst the upper classes in France and despised by everyone else. In
1751, the bidet was still seen as a sign of profligacy and excess, referred to
as the indulgence of Madame de Pompadour. The bidet still retains a following sometimes bordering on the surreal as well as providing ample opportunities for hilarity.
Louis-Léopold Boilly – Femme à Sa Toilette
A hand held bathroom bidet sprayer is so much better than a stand alone bidet or bidet seat and this is why:1. It's less expensive (potentially allot less) 2. You can install in yourself = no plumber expense 3. It works better by providing more control of where the water spray goes and a greater volume of water flow. 4. It requires no electricity and there are few things that can go wrong with it. 5. It doesn't take up any more space, many bathrooms don't have room for a stand alone bidet. 6. You don’t have to get up and move from the toilet to the bidet which can be rather awkward at times to say the least. Available at http://www.bathroomsprayers.com One review: http://jonathanandandrea.blogspot.com/2009/04/spray-it-or-scrub-it.html
Posted by: Account Deleted | November 21, 2009 at 10:22 AM
I agree with Jeff in saying the sprayer is better. My husband has been shopping for bidets on http://www.sanicare.com/ and they seem to have the best selection. Now all I need is to pick a color! You know how women get. :) ---Lori
Posted by: Olivia | March 01, 2011 at 05:00 PM