The case for not bathing (1 Viewer)

[crosswatt]

Today I Learned...

Maybe you just need to cut back on the Soul Glo...

It's crazy. I feel like I'm the oiliest lily white boy the world has ever seen...

 

[saintmdterps]

One thing we’ve all left in our quest to avoid funk while not over-bathing is the importance of staying hydrated. Drinking 1/2-3/4 (more if you live in a hot climate or exercise strenuously) gal of water per day will dilute impurities in the body and help keep us from stinking up the place

 

[Saint_Ward]

Stop using shampoo and soap and try the ole just add water technique and then report back to us how long you go without getting laid before you crack and give in.

He's married with two young kids. His baseline is not getting laid, not sure the experiment will prove anything.

 

[Sandman]

How did you do in your 10-miler? I'm assuming you showered afterward?

I finished, but I was struggling at the end. It was hot and humid. A really tough run. I could not wait to get home and shower. My shirt was drenched.

 

[Sandman]

I’m surprised by all this metro-sexuality. Maybe y’all can start sharing tips on herbal conditioners, and loofahs.

I was gonna start a thread called “The case against moisturizer” but I don’t want to trigger anyone.

When did being clean become metro-sexual?

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

When did being clean become metro-sexual?

my guess is right after he became a father

 

[superchuck500]

Stop using shampoo and soap and try the ole just add water technique and then report back to us how long you go without getting laid before you crack and give in.

I'm actually remarkably resistant to sweat and BO. It's kind of weird actually - my wife and trainer are always shocked when I should be sweaty, but I'm not. I'm probably below average on amount of body hair, and I think a lot of it originates with that.

I'm not really thinking about undertaking the OP experiment, but it does make you think about whether its really necessary to do it at such frequency.

And everyone keeps talking about the smell. The dermatologist and microbial experts (in both the video and the article) talk about what that smell is and why it happens. And as it turns out, the strongest odor happens the first few days, after that the microbes reach an equilibrium and the smell goes away for the most part.

 

[CapitalCitySaint]

I'm actually remarkably resistant to sweat and BO. It's kind of weird actually - my wife and trainer are always shocked when I should be sweaty, but I'm not. I'm probably below average on amount of body hair, and I think a lot of it originates with that.

I'm not really thinking about undertaking the OP experiment, but it does make you think about whether its really necessary to do it at such frequency.

And everyone keeps talking about the smell. The dermatologist and microbial experts (in both the video and the article) talk about what that smell is and why it happens. And as it turns out, the strongest odor happens the first few days, after that the microbes reach an equilibrium and the smell goes away for the most part.

This is the one instance in which I will disregard science. The Austin hippies apply this theory to their every day lives and I'm telling you the stench does not go away after a few days.

Which reminds me....the other day someone recommended that I use Dr. Bronner's tea tree oil soap for sweaty smelly gym clothes. I like to read Amazon reviews on products before I buy them and there is a review in there that I need to go find and post here because it's applicable to the topic at hand. I'll do it after (or maybe during depending on how mind-numbingly boring) my 10 a.m. meeting.

 

[crosswatt]

I'll do it after (or maybe during depending on how mind-numbingly boring) my 10 a.m. meeting.

Wednesday morning meetings are just the worst....

 

[CapitalCitySaint]

Never mind. I found it as it was the 2nd product review

5.0 out of 5 starsDr. Bronner's Tea Tree Oil Soap is the BEST for Body Odor<?xml:namespace prefix = "o" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>
ByNathanielon December 2, 2012<o></o>
I rarely write product reviews but I am compelled to after using Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree Oil Soap. I have dealt with body odor the majority of my adult life. I have tried tons of different soaps that would seem to help only temporarily . I would sometimes take two showers a day and after sweating this 'funk' smell would start to form in my groin. Frankly it was embarrassing! A couple of weeks ago I decided to end this so I did research on different soaps. The all natural aspect of Dr. Bronner's was the original thing that brought me to the product but then doing further research on the benefits of Tea Tree Oil was what really sealed the deal for me. The anti-microbial,anti-fungal & anti-bacterial aspect of the soap is really evident. I have used it daily for a week and that 'funk' in my groin is completely gone. Even after a long day at work I get home and there is no odor. I'm completely impressed with this product, the people at Dr. Bronner's have gained a life-long customer!<o></o>
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EDIT: A month later I am still odor free!! I'm just thrilled to have finally found a solution to this years old problem. I also started using Jungleman All-Natural Deodorant which contains Tea Tree Oil and it's excellent as well.<o></o>
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EDIT: Two years later and I still have a bottle of this in my shower and love it as much as ever. I now try to rotate it with Bronner's Eucalyptus Soap and Chlorhexidine soap (Hibiclens but buy generic from a pet vendor much cheaper) maybe once a week. I found if you only use the Tea Tree oil the bacteria may develop a resistance and the smell slowly came back so cycling through the different soaps help prevent that!<o></o>

 

[superchuck500]

This is the one instance in which I will disregard science. The Austin hippies apply this theory to their every day lives and I'm telling you the stench does not go away after a few days.

True dat. But I wonder how much of that is also not washing clothes. I hate that funk of jeans that haven't been washed.

 

[Devildog]

After spending 2 months in Iraq during the invasion and not having a shower, I will shower any time I have the chance.

I remember returning to the ships of the MEU I was on and going into berthing. I immediately smelled something that can only be described as dirty feet and old cheese. That smell was coming from me. I immediately stripped buck *** naked and jumped in the shower. I've never had a better one before or since.

 

[buzd]

Case dismissed.

 

[GeauxWhoDats]

@thisthread

 

[Saint_Ward]

I'm actually remarkably resistant to sweat and BO. It's kind of weird actually - my wife and trainer are always shocked when I should be sweaty, but I'm not. I'm probably below average on amount of body hair, and I think a lot of it originates with that.

I'm not really thinking about undertaking the OP experiment, but it does make you think about whether its really necessary to do it at such frequency.

And everyone keeps talking about the smell. The dermatologist and microbial experts (in both the video and the article) talk about what that smell is and why it happens. And as it turns out, the strongest odor happens the first few days, after that the microbes reach an equilibrium and the smell goes away for the most part.

Today I Learned (Something I didn't need to know)

We should start calling Chuck "Powder".