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09-04-2015, 01:50 PM
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#41
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Alberta/Ontario/ Arizona
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Work out every day so really no choice.
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09-04-2015, 01:52 PM
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#42
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: yonder
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Originally Posted by marko
Once again I seem to be in the minority with 2 or 3 showers a day.
First when I get up, then maybe one in the late afternoon, especially if I'm going out to dinner or something and then a third before bed or if I've been in the hot tub or doing something messy...
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How many extra showers do you take if you do something messy in the hot tub?
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09-04-2015, 01:56 PM
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#43
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Lawn chair in Texas
Posts: 14,183
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It's mine, and I'll wash it as often as I want...
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09-04-2015, 02:00 PM
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#44
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gone traveling
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: DFW
Posts: 7,586
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Being retired, usually 2-3x/week. No interest in supporting the water company.
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09-04-2015, 02:53 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 670
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In my early twenties my dermatologist told me that with my skin type I ideally should not shower more than once a week.
That goal is impossible but I try to skip showers on days where I don't have to.
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09-04-2015, 02:54 PM
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#46
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 8,368
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Quote:
Originally Posted by redduck
How many extra showers do you take if you do something messy in the hot tub?
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I wondered that, but was somewhat reticent to inquire. 
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09-04-2015, 03:09 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 217
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Once a month whether I need to or not (j/k).
When I was w**rking, showered every workday at least once (twice sometimes). Plus usually once or twice every non-every w**kday. So 7 to 10 times a week. Same for shaving.
Now retired, showering has dropped to 5 to 7 times per week. Shaving is seldom more than every other day so I'd say 5 times per week.
I guess my personal hygiene is degrading along with my mental and physical capabilities as I get older....
A poll on this would have been interesting.
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09-04-2015, 03:24 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: aberdeen
Posts: 267
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I think you will get an answer of every day in the USA. It's almost universal here.
I've lived in some parts of Europe where folks do not take a bath everyday.
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09-04-2015, 03:31 PM
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#49
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Vancouver/Gulf Islands/Baja
Posts: 479
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I prefer tub time. Will shower if pressed for time. Doesn't happen much in ER. 
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09-04-2015, 04:14 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Toronto
Posts: 3,321
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Usually every morning. Evening as well if working hard or sports. If at the lake just go for a dip a few times a day instead and may not shower for a couple of days though eventually have to do the hair. Shampoo is frowned on in the lake.
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09-04-2015, 04:17 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 4,629
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At least once a day - after my jog or bike ride.
Again if I get hot and sweaty working outdoors.
My folks replaced their coal furnace with natural gas when I was 7. That meant they had reliable hot water, so my dad installed a shower. He always considered a hot shower a luxury.
I agree, it makes me feel like I'm living the good life.
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09-04-2015, 04:35 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 3,024
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I showered every morning while working. Now in ER, it's only as needed. But I usually shower and shave if I'm going out in public, and always after riding my bike or any other activity that involves dirt and sweat. I like to conserve water, so I try to plan my activities to avoid unneeded showers. Sometimes a couple laps in the pool will substitute for a shower after yard work. On average, I probably shower 4-5 times per week.
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09-04-2015, 06:53 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Far Hills
Posts: 51
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I love to take showers. It gives me fell good energy. I shower every evening, and during the day after any activity that makes me sweat or tired.
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09-04-2015, 06:57 PM
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#54
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 4,373
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Each morning, and then sometimes in evening if I have been doing a lot of physical or dirty work. Morning shower to help wake me up!
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09-04-2015, 06:59 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 1,251
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I shower practically every day especially in the summer. I think getting away with not showering everyday is fine as long as you are keeping the specific parts that must be cleaned washed everyday. Just washing those specific parts without a daily shower is clearly preferable for people whose skin is easily irritated. Some people don't sweat a lot so even if they're sharing a bed with someone might be able to get away with not showering daily but cuddle and getting intimate without a shower or at least cleaning those specific parts, gross.
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09-04-2015, 07:10 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Pastures
Posts: 186
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Raised by environmentalists, my routine all of my life has been once on the weekend and sponge baths in between and every night. I do shower more if I feel I need it due to particularly sweaty or dirty activities. I have never been a very sweaty or smelly person so this works for me.
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09-04-2015, 07:16 PM
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#57
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Pastures
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Also raised by a European so that also played into it!
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09-04-2015, 07:19 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Pastures
Posts: 186
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Oops. I take a second shower midweek ever week as part of my routine. Shampoo twice a week.
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09-04-2015, 07:42 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Cavalier
Posts: 2,317
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Usually every day but if I have a day with nothing going on I might skip that one day.
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09-04-2015, 07:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 38Chevy454
Each morning, and then sometimes in evening if I have been doing a lot of physical or dirty work. Morning shower to help wake me up!
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+1
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