# Brushing teeth in the shower?? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [January 10, 2004, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brushing-teeth-in-the-shower/223859 "2004-01-10T20:00:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![zydecatsgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a6a055/32.png) [@zydecatsgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zydecatsgirl)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2004, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brushing-teeth-in-the-shower/223859/1 "2004-01-10T20:00:00Z")
I have always done this…is this strange?? Is there anyone else out there who brushes their teeth in the shower?? ---
**Author:** ![radar\_ralf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b2d939/32.png) [@radar\_ralf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/radar_ralf)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2004, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brushing-teeth-in-the-shower/223859/2 "2004-01-10T20:05:11Z")
Yep, I brush my teeth in the shower. Shave in there, too. ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2004, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brushing-teeth-in-the-shower/223859/3 "2004-01-10T20:07:57Z")
Why on earth is it strange? ---
**Author:** ![Horseflesh](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/horseflesh/32/7502_2.png) [@Horseflesh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horseflesh)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2004, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brushing-teeth-in-the-shower/223859/4 "2004-01-10T20:18:17Z")
I’ve done a number of things in the shower. Shaved, brushed teeth, smoked a cigarette, eaten a donut, among, ah, other things. I usually wash myself while in there too. Now if you’re _only_ brushing your teeth in the shower, then yes, that’s strange. ---
**Author:** ![CrazyCatLady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dfb087/32.png) [@CrazyCatLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrazyCatLady)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2004, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brushing-teeth-in-the-shower/223859/5 "2004-01-10T20:21:01Z")
I used to do it all the time when I was living in the dorms. Wash hair, apply conditioner, soap and rinse body, wash face, brush teeth, rinse out conditioner. It beat standing there under the running water doing nothing while my conditioner soaked in, then having to jockey for a position at the sinks to brush later. ---
**Author:** ![misstee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/958977/32.png) [@misstee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/misstee)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2004, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brushing-teeth-in-the-shower/223859/6 "2004-01-10T20:40:54Z")
I also brush my teeth in the shower. I do it in between conditioning my hair and rinsing conditoner out. ---
**Author:** ![Excalibre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/898d66/32.png) [@Excalibre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Excalibre)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2004, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brushing-teeth-in-the-shower/223859/7 "2004-01-10T23:09:48Z")
One more who does it while waiting for his conditioner to do its thing - it just saves time, and plus you don’t have to worry about accidentally getting toothpaste on your clothes. I just switched to an electric, though, so my days of brushing in the shower are sadly over. I smoke and drink in the shower too. ---
**Author:** ![Burrido](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@Burrido](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Burrido)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2004, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brushing-teeth-in-the-shower/223859/8 "2004-01-11T02:28:21Z")
Also brush my teeth in the shower. If I have time, I will also eat breakfast in the shower as well. Usually its just a bowl of cereal. ---
**Author:** ![Maxxxie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f14d63/32.png) [@Maxxxie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maxxxie)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2004, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brushing-teeth-in-the-shower/223859/9 "2004-01-11T02:46:22Z")
_shudder_ I just don’t understand people who brush their teeth in the shower. Ick! It just creeps me out! Max. ---
**Author:** ![Lady\_Kate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/aca169/32.png) [@Lady\_Kate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lady_Kate)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2004, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brushing-teeth-in-the-shower/223859/10 "2004-01-11T03:15:00Z")
I picked up the habit of brushing my teeth in the shower from my ex. It seemed strange to me at first, but now I think it makes complete sense. As most have mentioned, it’s a time saver and no white drips to worry about on clothes. Hey, **Horseflesh** , your entry reminds me of when Kramer (of Seinfeld) starts doing all this other stuff while he’s showering, like preparing a meal. What a wacky guy, that Kramer. Man, I miss that show. So glad it’s on every day. But, I digress. Back to the subject. Ahem. Yes, I do brush my teeth in the shower. My three-year-old daughter does, too. ---
**Author:** ![JThunder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e95f7d/32.png) [@JThunder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JThunder)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2004, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brushing-teeth-in-the-shower/223859/11 "2004-01-11T03:16:52Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by Excalibre \* > \*\* I just switched to an electric, though, so my days of brushing in the shower are sadly over._\* Speaking of electrics… Have you considered shaving in the tub? ---
**Author:** ![green\_bladder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/73ab20/32.png) [@green\_bladder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/green_bladder)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2004, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brushing-teeth-in-the-shower/223859/12 "2004-01-11T03:22:47Z")
Yep. Brush teeth, shave and piss all at the same time in the shower (although it certainly requires a great deal of concentration). ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2004, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brushing-teeth-in-the-shower/223859/13 "2004-01-11T03:28:18Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by green\_bladder \* > \*\*Yep. Brush teeth, shave and piss all at the same time in the shower (although it certainly requires a great deal of concentration). \*\* If you’re really able to concentrate, you can also add washing your hair to the above 3 activities. But you either have to attach your toothbrush to the showerstall wall and thrust your teeth onto it, or do the same with your razor and then rub your face against it. But all 4 activities can be done at once. Just not real well. ---
**Author:** ![blasphmer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6de8d8/32.png) [@blasphmer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blasphmer)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2004, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brushing-teeth-in-the-shower/223859/14 "2004-01-11T04:38:00Z")
Ummm…I just stopped in here because in Brittania “Brushing your teeth” is whacking off. Though this was going to be one crazy thread. ---
**Author:** ![Yumblie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/76d3ee/32.png) [@Yumblie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yumblie)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2004, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brushing-teeth-in-the-shower/223859/15 "2004-01-11T07:39:10Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by blasphmer \* > \*\*Ummm…I just stopped in here because in Brittania “Brushing your teeth” is whacking off. Though this was going to be one crazy thread. \*\* _Brushing your teeth?_ What ISN’T a euphamism for whacking off these days? ---
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2004, 8:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brushing-teeth-in-the-shower/223859/16 "2004-01-11T08:36:01Z")
I don’t brush my teeth in the shower because i like to use nice cold water for rinsing. I don’t shave there, because i like to shave in front of a mirror. I don’t jerk off there because i prefer to be sitting or lying down, as it’s more relaxing. Although i usually go to the toilet first, i have been known to pee in the shower. [George Castanza] IT’S ALL PIPES!!! [/GC] ---
**Author:** ![Nvme77](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c89c15/32.png) [@Nvme77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nvme77)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2004, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brushing-teeth-in-the-shower/223859/17 "2004-01-11T12:44:58Z")
I brush there too. When I was younger (11) and all consumed by reading, I used to want to invent some kind of protective cover that would let me read a book while I showered. Also- I sing in the shower dispense invaluable advice to the younger generation ( my kids) threaten my husband about some purchase I may make and plan my day as I get all sudsy and clean… ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2004, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brushing-teeth-in-the-shower/223859/18 "2004-01-11T15:04:30Z")
I do it, too. It’s better than slopping toothpaste all over my clothes, which I am wont to do. And I don’t have to worry about leaving a trace of Colgate crusted on my mouth. Robin ---
**Author:** ![DeaganTheWolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/49beb7/32.png) [@DeaganTheWolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeaganTheWolf)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2004, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brushing-teeth-in-the-shower/223859/19 "2004-01-11T18:14:44Z")
I brush in the shower, It makes it easy for me to clean up my beard when i’m done brushing. Brush first, then wash and condition hair and beard. I’m all clean and don’t have to wash up twice. ---
**Author:** ![Siegfried](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@Siegfried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siegfried)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2004, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brushing-teeth-in-the-shower/223859/20 "2004-01-11T23:59:34Z")
I brushed my teeth and shaved in the shower when I was in the dorms. At first, the bathroom was very tiny, and it was just convenient to do both in the shower than make a huge mess over the tiny sink. Then I moved into a community bathroom dorm. I took everything into the shower stall with me to get it all taken care of at once. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brushing-teeth-in-the-shower/223859.md?page=2)