They're cleaner and more environmentally friendly than just plain old toilet paper. But there's one place where bidets are not so welcome, which made us wonder: Why haven't they caught on in the US?

In 2020, prompted by public panic and the pandemic shortage of toilet paper, bidet sales surged in the U.S. Since then, ...

Water provides a more thorough and hygienic clean than toilet paper, and the best bidets often have heated seats, water flow control, and warm air drying to make your bathroom experience more ...

The surge in demand for bidets comes as some retailers have imposed limits on the number of toilet paper rolls purchased per customer as people begin to stockpile goods over coronavirus fears.

It may be time to upgrade your bathroom routine. Ah, bidets. If you've ever traveled internationally—especially in Europe and Japan—you've probably encountered bidet toilets, which offer a few ...