If not, or if you're pregnant, your tub will suffice. Simply sit in enough comfortably warm water to cover the hemorrhoids. Gently but thoroughly clean the affected area after each bowel movement. Some women find wiping with Tucks or other medicated pads more comfortable than using toilet tissue. When you've healed enough to wipe, use unscented, white toilet tissue, which causes less irritation than colored, scented brands.
Some women find comfort with an ice pack, while others swear by the heating pad and sitz bath.
Alternate hot and cold treatments to find which brings you the most relief. Take the pressure off your rectal veins to reduce the chance of developing hemorrhoids or to relieve the pain if you already have them. Avoid sitting or standing for long stretches of time, and sleep on your side, not your back. Ask your healthcare practitioner to recommend safe topical anesthetics or medicated suppositories. There are many hemorrhoid-relief products on the market, but consult your doctor before trying one on your own.