A hygienic wiping device facilitates removal of fecal matter from a user's anal region after defecation. The device includes a handle having a first end, a second end and a perimeter surface extending between the first and second ends of the handle. A head is coupled to the handle and is configured to receive a wiping element thereon. An outwardly projecting lip is coupled to the head. The lip is configured to retain the wiping element on the head.