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Do you shower/bath everyday

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TheSpoonyNavyReader · 14/04/2024 07:06

Just that really, do you shower/bath daily as an adult that (not ill or has health conditions)

I am asking this as another thread, made me curious.

YIBU- I don't shower everyday, there is no need.
YANBU- I shower everyday as I like to be clean.

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TheSpoonyNavyReader · 14/04/2024 10:18

inthekyoo · 14/04/2024 10:17

Has time to reply on MN about not having time to shower because of taking away precious mum time.

You couldn’t make it up.

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I know, how must her poor kids feel with that one post, heartbroken as it took time away from being their Mum.

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Allthegoodusernamesareused · 14/04/2024 10:17

Shower every day - but only an 'everything' shower 2 or 3 times a week, so most days it literally takes 2 minutes.
I lower the shower head and use a clean hair wrap to keep my hair dry and steam free, I find it better than a shower cap.

inthekyoo · 14/04/2024 10:17

TheSpoonyNavyReader · 14/04/2024 09:55

Yep jumping into the shower for5 mins, wastes time as a Mum, don't you know.

😂

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Has time to reply on MN about not having time to shower because of taking away precious mum time.

You couldn’t make it up.

Thepeopleversuswork · 14/04/2024 10:15

Yep, sometimes twice. I prefer a bath if I have time but will always shower if I can't bathe. I have been ticked off by environmental types for this but it's a red line for me. I can't function or feel comfortable if I feel dirty.

Onetiredbeing · 14/04/2024 10:14

Mylobsterteapot · 14/04/2024 07:09

No. My skin gets so dry and sore if I shower every day. That’s every other day, with a wash in between.

My flatmate showers twice a day. It annoys me, and sends our gas bill sky high. How dirty can you get in less than 12 hours in bed?!

Sorry but you are the grim one. You go out the entire day and bring all that yuck with you. And surely it's refreshing to start the day with a good clean. The thing I find most disgusting are the people who wash their 'bits' at the basin. You wash your but and private's at the basin where everyone brushes their teeth 🤢. Why not have a 2min shower and just do it properly.

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TheSpoonyNavyReader · 14/04/2024 10:13

Isometimeswonder · 14/04/2024 10:05

You are coming across as judgy and self-righteous @TheSpoonyNavyReader.
I'm not sure why you're so invested in everyone's bathroom habits.

I am not judging, I am questioning.......

If you want to see judgement go on my other thread.........

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TheSpoonyNavyReader · 14/04/2024 10:12

Beginningless · 14/04/2024 09:57

Wow I’ve just realised you’re the same poster as the other cleanliness threads. Is this helping you, to pore over everyone you find ‘gross’ and ‘disgusting’ and to seek solidarity for your apparent hyper focus on hygiene? I do get that these threads are an eye opener on how differently people think - but who cares if we do things differently? Really? Why does this matter to you?

The other thread made me think, hence why I am asking for a snapshot........

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VickyEadieofThigh · 14/04/2024 10:11

FormerlySpeckledyHen · 14/04/2024 07:08

I can’t start the day without being fresh from top to bottom, including washing my hair.

Same here.

RuthW · 14/04/2024 10:10

Yes every morning.

Maybe I sweat a lot in bed because I seem to stink when I get up and a shower is easier and quicker than an all over wash.

hookiewookie29 · 14/04/2024 10:08

Every morning.
Menopausal sweats....
Say no more!

olivebranch31 · 14/04/2024 10:08

Every day and hair every other day. In the summer twice a day because I hate feeling sticky and awful, but my sensitive skin hates me for it 🥲

KimberleyClark · 14/04/2024 10:06

Sunquest · 14/04/2024 09:57

Every hour on the hour. Anything less is just grim/gross/vile/MN word of choice.

And if you don’t use a freshly laundered towel every time that’s just unspeakable.

Purpleturtle45 · 14/04/2024 10:06

Eyesopenwideawake · 14/04/2024 09:06

Nope, every 2nd or 3rd day. Far better for both my skin and the planet. Amazingly deodorant works at stopping odours. Who knew?? 😂

It might stop your arm pits smelling but not the rest of you!

Isometimeswonder · 14/04/2024 10:05

You are coming across as judgy and self-righteous @TheSpoonyNavyReader.
I'm not sure why you're so invested in everyone's bathroom habits.

Bumblebeeinatree · 14/04/2024 09:59

When did we all become such clean freaks? I assume the ones who complain about the heating bills don't shower twice a day, surely that's unnecessary, after work or before work depending on your preference but both seems more like OCD.

Beginningless · 14/04/2024 09:57

Wow I’ve just realised you’re the same poster as the other cleanliness threads. Is this helping you, to pore over everyone you find ‘gross’ and ‘disgusting’ and to seek solidarity for your apparent hyper focus on hygiene? I do get that these threads are an eye opener on how differently people think - but who cares if we do things differently? Really? Why does this matter to you?

Sunquest · 14/04/2024 09:57

Every hour on the hour. Anything less is just grim/gross/vile/MN word of choice.

Oblomov24 · 14/04/2024 09:56

Doesn't twice a day dry your skin out? It can't be good for you.
I shower in the morning pre work.

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TheSpoonyNavyReader · 14/04/2024 09:55

inthekyoo · 14/04/2024 09:53

Wasting time as a mum. 😂😂 Now I’ve heard it all.

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Yep jumping into the shower for5 mins, wastes time as a Mum, don't you know.

😂

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lapochette · 14/04/2024 09:55

Yes and I wash my hair every second day. Showering always makes me feel fresh and better in myself. I couldn't imagine going to work etc without having a shower. The only times I haven't showered every day have been due to illness/operations and even then it's only been one, 2, 3 days tops and after having a shower I always feel so much better for it.

Beginningless · 14/04/2024 09:54

Most days but not every day, depends what I’m doing.

inthekyoo · 14/04/2024 09:53

MumChp · 14/04/2024 08:25

No. My skin is ruined if I shower daily. And waste of water tbh. And time as a mum.
I do wash every day with a cloth.

Wasting time as a mum. 😂😂 Now I’ve heard it all.

Bloopp · 14/04/2024 09:52

Yes, twice in hot weather.

I feel really gross in the morning, I assume people who don't shower either don't feel that way or it doesn't bother them but I'd be really uncomfortable all day if I didn't have a wash. I think every other day is probably fine but less than that and you most likely so smell a bit.

Mactoba · 14/04/2024 09:51

I love getting into bed clean and also like starting the day clean so in an ideal world I would bath or shower twice a day. However we only heat our water once a day so I shower at night and then have a (cold) wash in the morning to freshen up. It does take just as much time as a second shower if not more but as a pp said it uses a fraction of the water (and I don’t have to stand under icy water!)

iLovee · 14/04/2024 09:40

Twice a day too! Once in the morning then either after exercise or just to wash the day off.

Wash my hair once a week!

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