# What, for you, were the most unexpected things about aging? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [October 10, 2020, 8:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-for-you-were-the-most-unexpected-things-about-aging/922620 "2020-10-10T08:12:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 325
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2021, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-for-you-were-the-most-unexpected-things-about-aging/922620/325 "2021-04-14T21:15:33Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > I’m finding the idea of installing a bidet increasingly appealing. Do it. Don’t hesitate. Read this thread from Nov 2018 and become a believer! > [@I love my bidet! Ever try one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-love-my-bidet-ever-try-one/824337): > > I’ve been familiar with the concept of bidets since the mid 70’s, but never did get around to trying one, despite repeated opportunities. As a physician, I fully support the concept and have recommended them to many patients with special needs, in addition to folks who just desire improved hygiene. As a guy, I just couldn’t get myself to sit down on a water fountain. Especially since it was a separate appliance that sat a few feet removed from the commode. Until a bit over a year ago, when … --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-for-you-were-the-most-unexpected-things-about-aging/922620)._