Scrubbadubdub and Did You Know? / myLot

Boise, Idaho

May 1, 2026 3:03pm CST

Most of us bathe daily morning or evening, some both. It's for comfort, hygiene, that sort of thing. But unless we are dirty and/or sweaty we really only need to bathe a few times a week. The action of bathing removes healthy oil and bacteria from our skin which can leave our skin dry and itchy allowing bad bacteria to enter through cracks in dry skin. When we expose our bodies to normal durt and bacteria we are actually strengthening our immune systems. (We do still need to wash our hand frequently).

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DianneN

@DianneN (254687)

• United States

Since I exercise daily, I always shower. At night, I take a relaxing bath before bed. I can’t bear to sleep on clean sheets while not clean. Fortunately, I moisturize all the time and my skin looks pretty good for my age.

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Marie Coyle

@MarieCoyle (57790)

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I like to go to bed clean, so I shower before hitting the sack. Besides,I am not a morning person. I get up before I have to,in order to drink my coffee but I just want to shower every night before bed.

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BarBaraPrz

@BarBaraPrz (51713)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

I know that. I subscribe to the Saturday night bath, whether I need it or not philosophy.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (188468)

• Boise, Idaho

Good idea.

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Toni

@toniganzon (76907)

• Philippines

Impossible not to shower daily twice a day in this country.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (133800)

• Marion, Ohio

I bathe more in the summer than the winter. Also according to if I am staying home or going to be around others.

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Jimbo45

@Ineeddentures (30759)

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Yep Washing and bathing too often is not good. Going for a swim is just as good as washing If I don't do any physical work I don't bathe that day except to stand under shower for 2 minutes

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Eima Maki

@eimaki (13)

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i usually take a shower during mornings and evenings, despite of what ive been doing in between. i just cant stand the feeling of being 'dirty' even though ive been doing nothing. it also helps that i treat showers as my personal time - and i could think more when im inside the bathroom lol

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RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (96846)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

I do as much as possible wash my hair once a week but each time I use the bathroom I wash my hands,

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (378956)

• Rockingham, Australia

I shower most days and wash my hair twice a week.