Hi there and I am going to try to answer this based on what I know.
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1. For straight cleaning back there, what solution is best? Water? Mild soap? (in my research, I've read that water, mild soap, and castille soap are the best - but everything says something else!)
If you experiment with different things you are going to find a different experience. Two things to remember, water only can be harmful as it is possible to absorb too much water. use a touch of sea salt or ebson salts (just a little is enough) to balance out how much water your body absorbs. Any play with alcohol has a ton of risks, do a lot of research as the direct absorbs ion can lead to alcohol poisoning in a shockingly fast manner.
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2. For straight cleaning again, how long should the enema be held? How many enemas in a row should be given? (Again - one site says 3 minutes is fine. One says 15 minutes or longer. One site says one is enough, one site says you definitely need two...)
Enemas will strip your insides of any natural mucus coatings and can be irritating to your insides. I would start out with one, see how it feels. I would also suggest a few hours before any play as you will find your anal area sensitive. For a "deep" cleansing well that may take more than one but chances are you really won't need that. Start slow and learn your body and how it feels. Every one is different and its a new thing for you.
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3. How bad is the cramping, really? I'm not a pain slut and this is really what's scaring me about trying one.
Cramping can happen if its too cold or too hot and also if its done too fast. Use body temp fluids for the enema, try to create a relaxing atmosphere as possible and have it administered slowly. Sexually stimulating yourself at the same time also makes a difference. How fast its done and the temperature of the water is the big factors. Listen to your body, relax, and say when as needed until you have a feel for what its like. I know the first time is scary, so treat it as a learning curve. Remember you keep control of how fast, when and how it feels and you will feel a whole lot more comfortable.
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4. How long will it take to be back to normal? (Everything I've read seems to say that after an enema, the person will have to evacuate more than once... Is this something that I should have the whole day available for? Will I be pooping liquid poop for hours?)
I have found that for the most part it is all out pretty much right after. At times there is a lingering urge but I think its due to the unusual strain to push out. There is no normal reason to feel it all day nor liquid poo all day either. I do suggest that you try to move around a bit, stand, bend and so on to help move the enema through you. It should however all come out in a relatively short period of time. Like i said, start small see how it feels and get to know what is going to happen.
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5. How long do the 'benefits' last? If I want to play anally every day for a week, say, do I have to have an enema every day as well?
Lastly, well if you do an enema daily you are not gonna be a happy camper. Your body will not thank you. Don't do it. You are messing with your natural bacteria and so on that populates your intestines as well as moving things through the intestines before they are fully digested and absorbed by your body. The truth is that unless you feel a urge to defaecate your lower intestinal tract right where your anus is, is probably empty of fecal matter. If you do extreme insertions or fisting an enema is needed to avoid mess. If you do not then anal is not likely to be messy. It also helps if your partner is not someone who would make a big deal about anything that happens. After all stuff all washes off and anal play has to come with an assumption that sometimes shit happens (pardon the pun) and it does not mean anyone likes scat. Just that its there, it comes off and so what.
I hope that helps and ask me if you have any questions that I an answer. I also want to remember to say that too many enemas in a row will leave you constipated. Not fun. Take your time learn how you feel and you will be fine. There are a few good sites if you want to message me I will link you.