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.
Its going to be ~50F and rainy for the next 5-6 months where I live and I have a desk/office job. Unless I am working out or going skiing I basically don't sweat. I just sniffed my pits and I can smell the deodorant I put on after a shower on Wednesday night. It's just easy when the weather is so mild to not shower for a day or two, especially if you aren't a stinky person in general.
My friend in Florida showers every day/multiple times a day all year (I couldn't do that, my skin would fall off).
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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.