We have used the bidet.  All the ladies that is.  Jeff is the last hold out.  When we moved in, I couldn’t really imagine using it. I’ve gone 30+ years without needing a special toilet for my ass. Now that that’s cold inside and out, I may see the benefit.  The thought of showering even other day seems…..well, cold. I really don’t mind the cold weather outside but the cold house has made me come a little unglued.  At the same time, the thought of sending smelly kids to school and not only being known as the “Americans” but the smelly American’s is a bit  much.  When I mentioned to the kids they were going to take a body bath to wash their privates (but not their hair as it was too cold) they suggested we use the “butt washer” instead.  Ah…good point. Solid use of the bidet.  So we all stripped from the knees to the waist and washed our smelly privates.  Maybe not the exact proper usage of the bidet (or maybe it is) but one I see us using until the weather turns warm again. Thumbs up for sharing!