Why no rectal infection?

Towelettes caused me a lot of problems - serious itch. Eventually I discovered this stuff. Highly recommended.

This is similar, with a bit more oomph if you are really itchy.

This is why I recommend applying A&D ointment after cleaning. It’s mainly petroleum jelly (Vaseline) with a bit of this and that. I imagine that plain Vaseline will work almost as well. I just prefer to use A&D ointment, as I keep it around for other purposes, too.