# Pandemic Showering habits **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 23, 2021, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-showering-habits/940651 "2021-04-23T23:47:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-showering-habits/940651/61 "2021-04-28T16:11:06Z")
> [@DemonTree](#): > > I guess that was the TV series she talks about filming in the article. Shame it’s not available right now. It’s available on line. I only pay for netflix and amazon prime, so it’s either free or available through one of them. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-showering-habits/940651/62 "2021-04-28T16:18:19Z")
> [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](#): > > interesting that the author reports her skin was in far better shape than when she bathed more frequently. It’s tough to convince folks with certain skin conditions to bathe less, but it can really work wonders. I’m guessing that’s what made the bidet ubiquitous in Europe… one can rinse the private parts regularly and forego whole-body bathing, which was probably inconvenient and not all that much fun in the absence of hot, running water. ---
**Author:** ![DemonTree](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/demontree/32/8646_2.png) [@DemonTree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DemonTree)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-showering-habits/940651/63 "2021-04-28T16:20:53Z")
> [@puzzlegal](#): > > It’s available on line. I only pay for netflix and amazon prime, so it’s either free or available through one of them. We have both of those. I’ll have to have a look, thanks. Don’t get to watch much TV these days, what with the baby. Thankfully, I have still been able to shower. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![BeeGee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b5a626/32.png) [@BeeGee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeeGee)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-showering-habits/940651/64 "2021-04-28T17:28:17Z")
Well, if you’re sweating enough to STAIN underwear with SWEAT and change daily, it might be time to change more often. Seems that “rule” might not be working. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-showering-habits/940651/65 "2021-04-28T23:27:30Z")
And for heaven’s sake, stay away from plastic clothing. ---
**Author:** ![HoneyBadgerDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honeybadgerdc/32/1033_2.png) [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-showering-habits/940651/66 "2021-04-28T23:52:02Z")
Why would you feel the need to make a snarky comment to a factual statement. It seems you are weak to the mob mentality. Safe place to be snarky when you feel the gang is on your side. How do you know the sweat mark wasn’t just a tiny wet spot at the crease of the leg. Posts like this detract from any kind of meaningful conversation. This topic may be meaningless to 90% but 10% might find it interesting. ---
**Author:** ![Enjoy\_Slurm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/enjoy_slurm/32/3937_2.png) [@Enjoy\_Slurm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enjoy_Slurm)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2021, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-showering-habits/940651/67 "2021-04-29T22:20:19Z")
How was BeeGee’s comment snarky? How was your comment “factual”? Where is this rule listed so that we may all look up this “fact”? How does one person make a “mob”? Who is this “gang”? You’re the one that brought up that you stain your underwear with sweat. It’s not our fault that you don’t tell the whole story that in fact it was not a “stain” but a “tiny wet spot at the crease of the leg”. And you’re the only one talking about the percent of meaninglessness of this topic. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2021, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-showering-habits/940651/68 "2021-04-29T23:14:48Z")
ThelmaLou, the handkerchief doesn’t work for me but I have been known to wear a chemise under the bra in winter to prevent chafing. It works well if I have the right chemise that can stay in place. Summer is more challenging. I think I might try to make a sling out of linen. Because of my size, I can’t just get a linen bra, I’d have to have one made for me. Oh Etsy… ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2021, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-showering-habits/940651/69 "2021-04-29T23:23:18Z")
The chemise is a great idea! I’d probably call it a camisole. That is brilliant! > **[Amazon.com: Amazon Essentials Women's Slim-Fit Camisole, Pack of 4 : Clothing,...](https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Essentials-Womens-Slim-Fit-Camisole/dp/B0BQ2PCKW2)** > > Amazon Essentials is focused on creating affordable, high-quality, and long-lasting everyday clothing you can rely on. Our line of women's apparel includes cashmere sweaters, fleece and down jackets, and more, including plus-size options. Our... There’s a subreddit where you might be able to do some research. It’s very active. Lots of info. > **[r/ABraThatFits](https://www.reddit.com/r/ABraThatFits/)** > > r/ABraThatFits: Because everyone who wants one deserves A Bra That Fits! ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2021, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-showering-habits/940651/70 "2021-04-30T01:41:35Z")
> [@BeeGee](#): > > I live in central Texas where I expect it to hit 90 today and stay that way til sometime around 2AM October 24th. I laughed. _Great_ turn of phrase! I say that as somebody who visits Dallas & points nearby a couple to 10 times per month. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2021, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-showering-habits/940651/71 "2021-04-30T12:28:04Z")
> [@HoneyBadgerDC](#): > > It seems you are weak to the mob mentality. Safe place to be snarky when you feel the gang is on your side. I reported this yesterday, but since there’s been no mod response, I’m gonna say that **I** certainly consider this to be an insult and a personal attack. If expressing my own opinion about this is called out as ‘junior modding,’ then so be it. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2021, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-showering-habits/940651/72 "2021-04-30T14:19:56Z")
Mod here. This discussion is definitely veering towards personal attacks. As a general rule, I prefer to intervene less, not more. But I’m going to ask everyone to drop the personal attacks. That includes both beating up on HoneyBadger’s odor and HoneyBadger’s aggressive response. And Enjoy\_Slurm’s jabs. And RTFirelfy’s jr. modding. No warnings, but please move on. ---
**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2021, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-showering-habits/940651/73 "2021-04-30T14:30:51Z")
I’ve noticed a marked decline in oily hair and itchy skin since I’ve transitioned from daily showers to showering 2-3 times/week. ---
**Author:** ![HoneyBadgerDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honeybadgerdc/32/1033_2.png) [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2021, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-showering-habits/940651/74 "2021-05-01T20:17:18Z")
A tiny bit of research seems to substantiate my claims almost precisely as I report. I noticed that no one commented on the fact that my hair started growing where it has not grown since I was in my twenties I have not been able to comb my hair back for 50 years because it would not grow long enough when I stopped using detergents on my hair it quit breaking off at less than 1 inch and seems to grow pretty normal now. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2021, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-showering-habits/940651/75 "2021-05-01T20:57:56Z")
This is tangentially related to the “No Poo” hairwashing movement of a few years back, where people (women, mostly) stopped using shampoo and cleaned their hair with baking soda and vinegar or just water. Many found that once their bodies adjusted, their hair was less oily/greasy and generally healthier than when they were shampooing and conditioning. [https://www.nopoomethod.com/](https://www.nopoomethod.com/) ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2021, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-showering-habits/940651/76 "2021-05-01T21:22:46Z")
It’s the “once their bodies adjusted” thing that gets me. I can’t show up to work with greasy hair. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2021, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-showering-habits/940651/77 "2021-05-01T21:58:17Z")
My hair has gone the other way over the past couple of years - half the time, it feels like I’m trying to shampoo wire. This started happening months before Covid, when I was still shampooing 6-7 times a week, and it hasn’t changed much over the past year. ---
**Author:** ![kitap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b9e5f3/32.png) [@kitap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kitap)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2021, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-showering-habits/940651/78 "2021-05-01T23:57:25Z")
Yep. Or stinky - I work the night audit! Guests would complain. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2021, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-showering-habits/940651/79 "2021-05-02T02:19:16Z")
I don’t think your hair will get stinky in a day! ---
**Author:** ![HoneyBadgerDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honeybadgerdc/32/1033_2.png) [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2021, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-showering-habits/940651/80 "2021-05-02T02:20:25Z")
Is the 100 stroke rule still in place for women’s hair brushing it out every night those oils might turn out to be a blessing in disguise [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-showering-habits/940651.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-showering-habits/940651.md?page=5)