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To ask how often you shower?

488 replies

misschoices · 14/08/2020 22:01

I only shower 3-4 times a week, to be honest. Is that gross? I especially will skip a shower if my hair looks good.

I do, however, change undies every morning.

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Penguin007 · 14/08/2020 22:12

Even if not sweaty, I find people often have a musty smell if not showering every day. You might be able to smell it yourself, but it's there...

Tunnocks34 · 14/08/2020 22:13

Ermm, I’d say mostly every day but I do sometimes skip a day if I’m tired or can’t be arsed.

MrsKin90 · 14/08/2020 22:13

Every other day usually. I think you're fine OP.

BigOlButt · 14/08/2020 22:14

Daily. Like a PP I feel itchy and just not very 'fresh' if I don't. I usually prefer mine in the evenings though so I'll have one just before bed most of the time.

ImFree2doasiwant · 14/08/2020 22:14

Never, as I don't have a shower I'm my house. I have a bath every other day and wash in between.

gincakecomps · 14/08/2020 22:14

Daily - I just don't feel awake otherwise.

user1592512579 · 14/08/2020 22:14

I think 3-4 times a week is fine. My husband has a bath and a shower everyday. it honestly drives me mad.

misschoices · 14/08/2020 22:14

@BahHumbygge

Dry flakey ear wax. Why?

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pilates · 14/08/2020 22:15

Every day and yes it’s gross if you don’t especially in this hot weather.

misschoices · 14/08/2020 22:17

I don't sweat much even in this heat. I just smell like outside. I rarely sweat except on my face which I wash twice a day.

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stopgap · 14/08/2020 22:17

Twice a day.

misschoices · 14/08/2020 22:18

My partner smells even when he gets out of the shower. I fine it repulsive so I buy lots of deodorant for him always. It's very strange to see him smell right after a shower. Hmm

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Keeva2017 · 14/08/2020 22:18

Every other day. You’re fine op. Everyone is different and some people need to shower every day so can’t imagine not doing it.

frustrationcentral · 14/08/2020 22:18

Every day. I don't wash my hair that frequently - probably 3-4 times a week

BahHumbygge · 14/08/2020 22:20

Ah I thought so Wink People with dry flaky earwax don’t get body odour as they don’t have the same kind of sebum as gunky earwax people, which reacts with bacteria that causes smells.

DDemelza · 14/08/2020 22:21

@misschoices

My partner smells even when he gets out of the shower. I fine it repulsive so I buy lots of deodorant for him always. It's very strange to see him smell right after a shower. Hmm
If you dislike someone's natural smell, you aren't with the right man.
Ragwort · 14/08/2020 22:21

I have a bath every evening and shower some mornings, my DH also showers daily. We don't share a bed but I couldn't imagine getting into bed with someone who hadn't showered/bathed before bed.

misschoices · 14/08/2020 22:21

@BahHumbygge

That is v. Interesting. My partner says I always smell good, even after yoga. Or running around outside. He smells no matter what- I feel bad for him. He's become self conscious after meeting me.

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Horehound · 14/08/2020 22:22

Every day

IncrediblySadToo · 14/08/2020 22:23

Shame you missed the thread asking this last week.

Every morning (or I don't feel ready for the day)

Most nights (I sleep better)

In between if particularly hot or sweaty.

Everyone's different though, do what suits you 🤷🏻‍♀️

EuphegeniaDoubtfire · 14/08/2020 22:23

At least daily. I just don't feel right without a morning shower.

Before I had my son I'd have a shower in the morning and then a bath as soon as I came home from work. I miss those days.

misschoices · 14/08/2020 22:23

@BahHumbygge

I've found flakey earwax annoying as I can feel it and have to go to a doc to get it out. It's dry and flakey.

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Choochoose · 14/08/2020 22:24

Every day, but I only wash my hair 3 or 4 times a week.

Dora26 · 14/08/2020 22:25

Once a week whether I need it or not

Hairthrowaway · 14/08/2020 22:25

I shower twice daily.

AM - so I’m fresh for the day (usually I work/go out daily)
PM - so I wash off all the “outdoor germs” before getting into bed

Obv extra showers after gym, sex, this heat etc.

Also I have a skincare routine (inc body products) so it just works well applying straight after a shower

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