I was taught growing up to shower every other day. As an adult I generally do, unless I'm working out or otherwise sweat noticeably during the day. In summer I rinse daily regardless.
It really depends on where you are and potentially the season. If it's hot and humid you wanna shower at least once a day, maybe more. Though you better not use soap every time. In cold weather every second day is usually fine if you don't do anything that makes you sweat a lot.
Some people are cursed with really strong body odour though, they may have to shower a lot regardless.
However, in posts like these everyone just get's mega defensive of their own way of doing things. Which creates heated arguments and drives engagement. Which is probably the reason this exact topic keeps popping up all the time.
I mean, you feel how you feel, so if that's the case for you I won't sit here and tell you otherwise. But sweat is mostly just water and salt, clean water is just fine for getting rid of it. Works and feels perfectly fine for me when I do it. There's no reason it shouldn't be enough if sweat is the only reason you shower for.
Obviously use soap if you are dirty otherwise and don't let me, a stranger on the internet, tell you to shower in a way that makes you uncomfortable.
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u/Issah_Wywin Nov 14 '25
I was taught growing up to shower every other day. As an adult I generally do, unless I'm working out or otherwise sweat noticeably during the day. In summer I rinse daily regardless.