Is enema painful?

Different people experience different levels of comfort or discomfort during an enema. While the process is not generally painful, there can often be discomfort in the abdomen area during an enema.
This discomfort can be reduced by slowing the flow of water - either by placing the enema pot at a lower height (less gravity = slower flow) or restricting the flow using the tap on the hose.
Discomfort can also be minimised by massaging your abdomen in an anticlockwise direction while the water is flowing.