Showering Habits Debate

The cluster discusses personal hygiene routines, focusing on shower frequency, the necessity of using soap or shampoo, and alternatives like water-only showers or reduced bathing. Commenters share experiences, debate health implications, and react to advice promoting less intensive showering.

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i.e shower soap washing hair water wash warm shaving rinse washed

Sample Comments

ced Oct 31, 2010 View on HN

Sorry, I'm having trouble parsing that. You mean to say that you shower, but don't use any soap or shampoo? Just water?

maxxxxx Nov 29, 2017 View on HN

"showering less often"Me too!

Symbiote Mar 28, 2023 View on HN

Since it's making you ill, why not clean yourself using the shower?

uwagar Jul 31, 2025 View on HN

they dont let u spend so much time in the shower as to have an idea anymore.

kazinator Jul 2, 2022 View on HN

Did you mean "not swim, bathe or shower?" The stuff goes somewhere.

dennisgorelik Nov 14, 2012 View on HN

Or just take a shower afterwards.

az_reth Jul 13, 2023 View on HN

Or just stop showering /s

firekvz May 19, 2019 View on HN

Just shower after you do your business, you can imagine the rest.

ciganoyer May 6, 2014 View on HN

i work better after i shower. so, showering is important.

zabzonk Jul 12, 2021 View on HN

Showers rather than baths, perhaps?