UK Showering and Bathing and Hygiene habits-Why are you so disgusting?

[mazrim]

You mean being "less hygienic" or "more unhygienic". Makes you wonder about so-called standards of living. I think Christians can blame the Bible because

Jesus was asked if one should wash hands before eating and replied it wasn't necessary as was customary with the Jews at the time. Of course there

was no actual Jesus giving advice but writers composing that book in Greek. A pity he didn't tell everyone about germs and so on. Wash your hands

and plenty of other things often!

Lol, what? Verse is in reference to their laws (Pharisees) and not Jesus being against hygiene. Told them to be more concerned with what came out of their mouths (words, etc.) then focusing so much on what was going in (ritual, etc.). Basically, stop being such hypocrites.

Misquoting/misinformation galore. Read the whole passage. Not that hard. People have differing opinions on beliefs (atheists, Christians, etc.) but don't spread misinformation as fact when you haven't apparently read it yourself. That goes for everyone (myself, etc.)

[SilverSpoon]

I still can't fathom how the bidet is not more common in the USA.

My dentist tells me how if all patients were like me, he'd be poor (I've flossed since I was old enough to know how).

How can you not floss your teeth?

[deadz]

I shower 2 to 3 times per day, brush, floss and use a mouthwash several times per day. I use a psyllium fiber powder and after I wipe the tp is spotless.

[falco]

Is it gay to shave your ass, so the feces don't get glued to the hairs?

[Chacka]

Is it gay to shave your ass, so the feces don't get glued to the hairs?

Not at all, this just sounds like good "hygiene"

[falco]

Most people in America that I know shower at least once a day and use deodorant. I brush my teeth twice a day and floss. Taught my kids that and as adults they have clean white teeth with zero dental issues. In Europe the smells can knock you out almost every where you go and especially on public transportation. What really gets me are those who won't shower but use perfume/cologne to cover the stench.

Someone mentioned an american public library on a previous post. They are havens for the homeless in America having heat and  air conditioning with nice places to sit and hang out. The poor come in to use the free internet and the computers.  Sadly many libraries have become sewers because of the home less, mentally ill and drug users looking for a place for nice shelter. Because of our American laws they can't evict those using them for shelter. That's why so many stink in America libraries.

The people that get to me are those who refuse to use the opportunity after using the bathroom to wash their hands to get the bacteria and viruses off them.  In commercial gyms I keep alcohol in my car to disinfect my hands until I can get home to shower and toss my clothes into the washer and dryer.

One last observation. People who use steroids have a stench. 

Perfumes were invented with that in mind. In France.

[kevcat]

So someone is judging a country by some supposed poll 

[sway]

I was born in Brazil and moved to the US when I was a teenager. Bathing habits aren't that much different. Most girls I know don't wash their hair everyday but do shower daily or might skip a day here and there.
America and Mexico are the fattest countries in the world. I think that has a lot to do with it. Never noticed it being a problem with British people I've met....

[Primemuscle]

33% of women in the UK leave it three days between full-body washes. And just 21% of British women take the time to shower or bathe every day.

63% of the female population admit to not removing their make-up before bed after a night out, with 35% of those blaming a lack of time as the reason.

47% of women don’t bother washing their hands after using the toilet compared to 62% of men who head straight for the door after they’ve been to the loo.

57% of us don’t head to the sink to wash our faces before going to bed, with those women preferring to just use wet wipes to freshen up before hitting the sheets.

25% of British adults don’t brush their teeth twice a day, with one in seven of us admitting to leaving it two days between brushes and 21% saying that they forget to floss.

Many if not most Americans are obsessed with hygiene and germs. We shower far too frequently. We overuse and misuse disinfectants, including sanitizing wipes and lotions. Unless you wear makeup why is it necessary to wash your face before bedtime?

BTW, did you know that to be completely effective, disinfectants need a 10 minute dwell time? I see folks at the gym wiping down the equipment with a paper towel sprayed with disinfectant cleaner. It makes me laugh. They believe they are making the surface germ free which is not true.

Two things I agree with are washing one's hands after using the bathroom and brushing and flossing your teeth at least twice a day.

[Primemuscle]

Blacks in America usually bathe or shower once a week or so.  UK seems to be nearly the same.   

Where did you read this? I don't believe this to be true. In fact, when my wife and I were house parents for troubled youth, mostly black kids, they bathed/showered and primped almost constantly.

Many black folks suffer from dry skin. They use a lot of lotions and oils to keep from looking "ashy". They also use oils in their hair, which tends to be delicate and fine, in order to be able to manage or comb it.

[Primemuscle]

I shower 2 to 3 times per day, brush, floss and use a mouthwash several times per day. I use a psyllium fiber powder and after I wipe the tp is spotless.

Try "moist wipes" from Costco. They are much better than rubbing your butthole raw. Charmin and other brands are also available at the supermarket or drugstore. Don't use Baby wipes though. They aren't flushable and will clog up your plumbing.

[Primemuscle]

I was born in Brazil and moved to the US when I was a teenager. Bathing habits aren't that much different. Most girls I know don't wash their hair everyday but do shower daily or might skip a day here and there.
America and Mexico are the fattest countries in the world. I think that has a lot to do with it. Never noticed it being a problem with British people I've met....

Perhaps you've only met Brits who are fit?

"One in four British adults is obese, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, prompting fears that the UK has become the "fat man of Europe".

The UK has the highest level of obesity in Western Europe, ahead of countries such as France, Germany, Spain and Sweden, the 2013 report says.

Obesity levels in the UK have more than trebled in the last 30 years and, on current estimates, more than half the population could be obese by 2050."

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/loseweight/Pages/statistics-and-causes-of-the-obesity-epidemic-in-the-UK.aspx

[Primemuscle]

Is it gay to shave your ass, so the feces don't get glued to the hairs?

Only if you forget to chant "no homo" when you are shaving it. Actually it is best to have your girlfriend to it for you, if you want to be completely safe.

[Flexacon]

Women tend not to wash their hair daily as it leaves it dry and frazzled looking. The non wash days allow the natural oils to restore that healthy look.

The guy mentioning only being able to shower/bath on certain days it was probably due to limited hot water back then from an old boiler system

I think washing habits are somewhat learned behaviour. My older brother has disgusting personal hygiene. He grew up abroad where washing everyday was the norm and it was what he would do. When he came here that all stopped. I'm just glad he moved out at 16 (he's 16 years older then me)> Dude washes once a week if that and insists on wearing polyester tops. His 4 kids do exactly the same. If they are visiting I have to make sure to tell them to wash before coming over.

Washing facilities are generally cramped and awkward in the UK and if you live in shared accommodation its probably pretty filthy. That probably contributes to the poor hygiene levels.

I've gone out with European girls and one of the reasons they said they were into me was cos I didn't smell (always washed before every date/session). I think that sums up the general hygiene level here.

[The Wizard of Truth]

Personally I've never met a girl who doesnt shower daily. There was guy i grew up with whose family would only have a bath every month or two. The smell out their house even was awful. He's still a smelly prick

[Hulkotron]

I think you have to take in to account the fact

that most americans are morbidly obese

really fat people tend to stink more

when I was in the states I was appalled at these fat sweaty monsters

walking around openly in public

and the distinctly pungent odour that permeated the air

absolutely disgusting

Something must be done about these people

[Bevo]

Over the years and esp in college there def were some disgusting people  

A girl I'm dating right now is such a neat/clean freak and that's awesome, pussy, ass always clean and fresh  

[The Wizard of Truth]

Over the years and esp in college there def were some disgusting people  

A girl I'm dating right now is such a neat/clean freak and that's awesome, pussy, ass always clean and fresh  

One guy in school when iwas about 15 had things like cornflakes Iin his hair always, must never have washed it

[The Abdominal Snoman]

I consider personal hygiene to be almost a character issue. There's a difference between messy and dirty. I'm messy and tend to be disorganize but never dirty or unhygienic. No dirty dishes or spoiled food sitting in my fridge.

I shower twice a day, morning and night, and three times when it's a workout day. I do tend to look down on people with poor hygiene as low class and gross. If you've ever been up close to a person with poor hygiene it's a stench like no other. It's this foul sour stench. I was at the library a few weeks ago and this homeless person sat down next to me while I was on the computer. Just foul and nauseating.

I wonder why animals don't get this stench. I haven't bathed my dogs in over a month and they smell fine.

I've heard about Europeans as well as African and even Asian countries. I wonder if it's an American thing to bathe at least once a day and brush your teeth several times a day.

Animals smell it on each other like we can smell it on each other.

[ritch]

In Thailand white foreigners have a reputation for not showering as often and being less hygienic.

After living in the UK for almost a decade I don't blame them. I doubt those in the US are much better.

And now after having been in Thailand, I installed a bidet water spray for my toilet instead of only using toilet paper which is not hygienic.

Before having any sex, it is also custom for both to shower and use the toilet with the bidet spray.

I also now take my shoes off near the door when I enter my home, so I don't bring in the filth and germs from outside. Especially not into my bedroom.

Absolutely.
Especially bathroom where you walk barefoot. Our shoes walk in public bathrooms, would not even wanna know the disgusting crap I carrry under them.

[El Diablo Blanco]

Wow. 2016 has turned getbig into a group of whiny pussies afraid of germs.  I picture TA being the bubble boy.

[Primemuscle]

Something must be done about these people

Layers of overlapping fat rolls are a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi. Athletes foot can occur anywhere on one's body given the right environment. Image how hard it would be to successfully wipe your ass if your belly was so large that you could not get your arm over it in order to reach what needs to be cleaned up.

With respect to doing something about these folks, for many of them nothing short of a lengthy famine would help. They've given up on changing, even if it were possible.   

[absfabs]

33% of women in the UK leave it three days between full-body washes. And just 21% of British women take the time to shower or bathe every day.

63% of the female population admit to not removing their make-up before bed after a night out, with 35% of those blaming a lack of time as the reason.

47% of women don’t bother washing their hands after using the toilet compared to 62% of men who head straight for the door after they’ve been to the loo.

57% of us don’t head to the sink to wash our faces before going to bed, with those women preferring to just use wet wipes to freshen up before hitting the sheets.

25% of British adults don’t brush their teeth twice a day, with one in seven of us admitting to leaving it two days between brushes and 21% saying that they forget to floss.

The surfs have always been in the mud and happy, while the uppers enjoyed long louvered baths

Why should anything change now?

[pellius]

Wow. 2016 has turned getbig into a group of whiny pussies afraid of germs.  I picture TA being the bubble boy.

Yes, wow. Having good personal hygiene and keeping clean means you're a pussy.

I picture you as a smelly, disgusting pig that is still a pussy.

[Primemuscle]

Those of you who are obsessed with cleanliness, have fun with your wrinkled, waterlogged and nutrient starved skin. Oily skin is the remedy for looking old wrinkled and depleted. Scrub away, you fools.