Just when you thought TikTok trends couldn’t get any weirder, here comes the coffee enema revival. Yes—some creators are literally brewing up a fresh pot and squirting it where the sun doesn’t shine, all in the name of “detoxing.” The idea is that flooding your colon with coffee somehow boosts digestion, cleanses toxins, and leaves you feeling energized.
Here’s the reality check: your rectum was never designed for a latte. Coffee enemas first popped up in the 1950s as part of the now-debunked Gerson therapy—a cancer “cure” that’s been thoroughly discredited. Decades later, the only thing this practice reliably delivers is discomfort and real risks.
Doctors warn that pouring hot, acidic coffee into your rectum can seriously irritate or even burn delicate tissue. Repeated enemas can damage the mucosal lining that protects your gut, setting you up for chronic inflammation, infections, and more unpleasant problems than you bargained for.
Worse, there’s always the DIY danger. Sticking tubes where they don’t belong can cause rectal tears, introduce harmful bacteria, and, in severe cases, lead to life-threatening sepsis.
And that magical “detox”? Totally unnecessary. Your liver and kidneys already do a brilliant job of clearing toxins naturally—no trendy cleanse required.
If you’re hoping for better digestion and more energy, there are far safer, proven ways: drink plenty of water, eat more fiber-rich foods, and get your body moving. And if constipation or gut issues linger, talk to a real medical professional—not a TikTok “expert.”
The bottom line? Keep your coffee where it belongs—in your cup. Your colon will thank you.