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To ask how often you bath

132 replies

Letstryagainshallwe · 08/09/2017 17:45

Just wondering how often people bath? If I don't bath for one day I stink!! I don't always have time in the morning before the school run, (don't have a shower) but I will completely reek and it's so embarrassing. Can't understand how people go 2-3 days which is apparently common without bathing?!

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BusterGonad · 08/09/2017 21:54

Tabby Grin

Spottylu · 08/09/2017 21:58

Twice a day. I have poor circulation and am often so cold in the evenings that only a shower will warm me up. Then again in the mornings because I get so hot at night, I sweat buckets.

MiniTheMinx · 08/09/2017 21:59

Sometimes I have a bath twice in a day because I enjoy it. Sometimes I shower, depends on my preference on any day. I wash my hair every four to five days. It's thick and wavy, and takes ages to dry and style. Its long as well and if I don't dry it, it can take up to 36hrs to dry on its own, it's a faff. I have dry skin and scalp though, I don't even sweat if I go to the gym. But I like feeling clean.

Maybe you should see your GP. I know someone who had your problem. It was caused by acidic skin and diet.

DorisDangleberry · 08/09/2017 22:04

I bath once a year, whether I need it or not. One needs to keep up standards

LastGirlOnTheLeft · 08/09/2017 22:05

These threads appear every two months!! So what how often people bathe or shower!!! Some people might need to shower more often - my DH stinks if he doesn't have a shower once a day but I could go three days easy!! My mum was the same so perhaps it is genetic.

What I can't stand are stupid people not taking into account body weight, genetics, illness, hormones, manual labour and exercise and just declare that if you don't shower every day then you MUST smell!! Get a brain!

MammaTJ · 08/09/2017 22:07

I was home alone for a week and needed to go to the shop. Early morning, I heard a neighbour out and about and shouted where was she going. She told me she was going shopping. I asked her to wait, so I could go with her. I chucked clothes on and felt so naughty, so mucky, for not having washed first!

The least I do is the three Fs and pits. Face, feet and fanny!

I shower regularly but because I am disabled, I struggle to bath.

Snausage · 08/09/2017 22:10

I bathe after every meal.

In Zoflora.

tinypop4 · 08/09/2017 22:12

I shower and wash my hair every evening. Been my habit for a long time so don't really think about it.
I bath about once a month just for a relax

balsamicbarbara · 08/09/2017 22:16

Every day at the gym. Can't remember last time I washed at home though.

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Letstryagainshallwe · 08/09/2017 22:17

Been meaning to see the drs but it's abit embarrasing really isn't it. I can admit it on here but I wouldn't tell people in real life, though they can probably smell me and think I haven't bathed in weeks anyway.!

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picklemepopcorn · 08/09/2017 22:21

Do you use a deodorant, or an anti perspirant? The latter is much better. I don't shower everyday, my skin is better showering less often. I don't smell!

How dirty you get also depends where you live. If I've been in a city and on public transport my skin and clothes are rank after a day. At home I can wear clothes for more than one day without them smelling.

Keepthebloodynoisedown · 08/09/2017 22:32

I have a chronic illness so it depends how well I'm feeling.
During good times I shower in the morning, bath in the evening. Hair wash every other day.
During bad flare ups I can go days without showering, and make do with flannel washes as it's too painful/ exhausting, but I don't leave the house so only dp has to smell me Blush

notangelinajolie · 08/09/2017 22:35

Every day but in reality probably 6 and three quarters days a week. Sometimes stuff gets in the way of baths and a bath is just not possible.

Cfloralc152625 · 08/09/2017 23:07

Bath every two weeks
Shower every three days
But I clean my vulva with baby wipes before going to bed in case my husband want some action

Angelika321 · 08/09/2017 23:35

Shower and hair wash twice a week. I don't sweat and rarely use deodorant, don't get smelly feet either. I do wash my bottom area daily after I use the loo.

Henrythehoover · 08/09/2017 23:37

I never bath as I hate them (Always get thrush or cystitis after one). But shower everyday and wash my hair everyday too!

PurplePillowCase · 08/09/2017 23:37

never.
it's booooring and I never feel really clean after a bath.
shower most days.

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Letstryagainshallwe · 08/09/2017 23:44

Tbh I just pick up whatever's on offer. I might start using men's one if it's stronger. Maybe that will help.

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Marymoosmum14 · 08/09/2017 23:47

I bath every other day because it is bad for your skin and your hair to wash everyday, it strips them of their natural oils.

SprinklesandIcecream · 08/09/2017 23:54

I shower when I stink (or the next day if I'm at home anyway)! Usually every 2-3 days. Never thought I'd admit that on germaphobe mumsnet!!!

Heratnumber7 · 08/09/2017 23:55

We don't have a bath in our house. I haven't bathed in years.

Only1scoop · 08/09/2017 23:56

Bath every night ....

And shower or bath every morn

UsedToBeAPaxmanFan · 09/09/2017 00:01

I usually shower twice a day but I go to the gym every evening after work, so shower after that, then shower in the morning before work. I occasionally skip the morning shower. Hair wash every second day.

I have a bath about once a week.

AdoraBell · 09/09/2017 00:02

Depends on my stress levels and mental state.

I'd like to shower daily but some days I just CBA. In fact, I can't remember if I did yesterday.

Yep, had a bubble bath. I think I've done that 4 times this week. But that's more about stress than cleanliness.

ToothTrauma · 09/09/2017 00:06

About once a decade but I shower 1-2 times a day.