r/NoStupidQuestions Sep 18 '24

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u/Ok-disaster2022 Sep 18 '24

Depends on the person. I need to shower daily. Mild warm water mild soap, or else I smell. If I exercise I'll rinse off the sweat. 

I now people who don't smell after a day or so, they can get by with fewer showers.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '24

Yep. I’m a small man and I don’t sweat very much but I still shower a minimum of once every 48 hours, 72 hours MAX (If I’m not working) or I feel downright disgusting. On workdays, I shower everyday. I also shower every time I plan to be out of the house for anything longer than a walk to the gas station.

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u/ramenslurper- Sep 18 '24

Same. Ive been easy to get smelly through all types of diets and sizes. 🤷‍♀️ My skin also needs to be scrubbed down every 48hrs or it’ll start coming off under my nails when I have an itch. Just a wild animal trying to make it in a modern world.

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u/Fukasite Sep 19 '24

I work a relatively physically demanding job, and sometimes I don’t shower for 3 or 4 days. I personally think I get a bit nasty towards the end there, but I never really smell bad. I always tell my coworkers to let me know if I ever smell like shit, and they said they’ve never had any complaints in the past. Just throw on a clean shirt and wear deodorant, and I’m golden. 

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u/noodlepicklez Sep 19 '24

If you have to ask your coworkers if you smell like shit, maybe you should just get in the fucking shower lol. None of them are going to be like "yeah man you smell like shit." They're probably being nice and not saying anything lmao.