I rotisserie chicken when I'm actually washing myself (and take down there hose to wash my genitals) but if I'm taking a hot shower to self soothe / emotionally regulate I face away.
I don't care for those, not enough pressure for me to effectively wash away soap.
I start by rotating for even heating.
Soap my hair facing away, rinse it facing.
Wash face facing.
Conditioner hair away.
Step completely out of the water to quickly scrub neck to feet with soapy loofa.
Facing to rinse hair/face.
The rotating and rinsing top to bottom.
Done. In and out in 5-10 minutes depending on how dirty I was, and therefore how hard I had to scrub.
I used to use a valve on the head itself to turn off the water completely during scrubbing, but I didn't get a new one when I moved so I got out of the habit.
yeah I was gonna say. half one side half the other but not split in just two like that. I mean how do you rinse all the soap if you don't hit both sides?
I start out facing away while I test the water on my not so delicate skin until I acclimate, or make whatever adjustments needed. Then I alternate depending on where I'm washing. I tend to handle my hair last, which always leads to a cascade of shampoo and conditioner foam down in all the crevices which then need to be rinsed again.
It would make sense to do hair first.. but I think the reason I generally do it last is because while I'm waiting on the water/body acclimation, I'm already slathering with soap and as a result, hair care is pushed to the back as a result.
I hold the shower head in my hand almost the entire time, but when I need both hands (e.g. shampooing) I put it back in the holder and face away from it.
I can’t stand having the water running directly on my head or face - those waterfall shower heads are my nightmare scenario.
I think people are vastly overestimating the amount of rinsing required for a shower. Scrubbing with soapy water is like 99.9% of the shower. You don't need a constant hose blast of fresh water to have enough water to do that and actually is probably removing the soap too early.
To answer the question, away because I'm not a sicko. But obviously turning to rinse when needed.
I actually find straight down to be really annoying and always struggle to keep water from streaming down into my eyes and face. I find the slight angle from a wall mounted shower head much more versatile for cleaning and comfort.
Most countries normally have their showerheads on a cord that you can grab and direct wherever you want. Plus, occasionally, a wall-mounted one added to it. But you can just put the corded shower on a mount to the same effect.
Having a corded shower is pretty much the only way to wash properly without wasting tonnes of water.
Really? The rail is on the wall but the head its self points down. Unless you are using the handheld part but why would you leave that on its holder if you are using that
Facing away is my default position when not actively rinsing anything. Either half these comments are trying to be funny with their quips about washing their whole body or they take the faster showers in the world with no soak/relax time
80 Comments
thesohoriots@lemmy.world · 135 pts · 116d
Rotate like a pillar of shawarma
Hossenfeffer@feddit.uk · 39 pts · 116d
Pfft. Beginner.
Rotate like a rotisserie chicken.
bluesheep@sh.itjust.works · 15 pts · 116d
Amateur hour. I start to spin around like a gyroscope the moment I set foot in the shower
Anarki_@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 21 pts · 116d
I stand still and the shower revolves around me.
W98BSoD@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 12 pts · 116d
luthis@lemmy.nz · 7 pts · 116d
Relativistically accurate
Master@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 115d
I spin too... have you ever tried spinning in opposite direction... really fucks with your head.
SCmSTR@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 114d
While rocking left and right how Ray Charles does
Widdershins@lemmy.world · 57 pts · 116d
I rotate like a döner
Feddinat0r@feddit.org · 9 pts · 116d
Denn döner macht schöner
toiletobserver@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 116d
Now I'm hungry, for you?
Vanth@reddthat.com · 47 pts · 116d
I spin right round like a record, baby.
Nurse_Robot@lemmy.world · 19 pts · 116d
Right round right round????
Vanth@reddthat.com · 6 pts · 116d
Right into lovin' arms.
Except not, because shower sex is horrible. The loving arms can respect my space and wait until after I'm done showering, baby.
Quilotoa@lemmy.ca · 40 pts · 116d
Rotate. Why would you just wash one side?
W98BSoD@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 28 pts · 116d
SelfHigh5@lemmy.world · 36 pts · 115d
I’m like a rotisserie chicken in there
anon_8675309@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 115d
This is the way.
IWW4@lemmy.zip · 30 pts · 116d
I start facing and rotate as I wash different areas.
Soulphite@reddthat.com · 26 pts · 116d
I cling to the ceiling like a frightened cat.
betterdeadthanreddit@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 116d
You must be my local spider. Sorry about the view.
njm1314@lemmy.world · 17 pts · 115d
OP please tell me that you don't just wash one side of your body.
Apytele@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 115d
I rotisserie chicken when I'm actually washing myself (and take down there hose to wash my genitals) but if I'm taking a hot shower to self soothe / emotionally regulate I face away.
Speiser0@feddit.org · 15 pts · 116d
I shower in the shower.
wreckedcarzz@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 115d
Yeah, idk wtf op is doing but it's definitely not showering
Luminous5481@anarchist.nexus · 15 pts · 115d
prenatal_confusion@feddit.org · 1 pts · 114d
Showoff
starlinguk@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 116d
Underneath? It's a "rain" shower, it doesn't matter how I stand.
Piebepo@nord.pub · 7 pts · 116d
Fancy
starlinguk@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 115d
Germany.
M137@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 115d
Both your one word replies are weirdly funny, thanks for the laugh!
hereiamagain@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 114d
I don't care for those, not enough pressure for me to effectively wash away soap.
I start by rotating for even heating. Soap my hair facing away, rinse it facing. Wash face facing. Conditioner hair away. Step completely out of the water to quickly scrub neck to feet with soapy loofa. Facing to rinse hair/face. The rotating and rinsing top to bottom.
Done. In and out in 5-10 minutes depending on how dirty I was, and therefore how hard I had to scrub.
I used to use a valve on the head itself to turn off the water completely during scrubbing, but I didn't get a new one when I moved so I got out of the habit.
I should buy one again. Saves water, costs less.
Nemo@slrpnk.net · 13 pts · 116d
I rotate like a rotisserie chicken.
Hossenfeffer@feddit.uk · 10 pts · 116d
I scrunch down in the shower tray like a spatchcock chicken.
HubertManne@piefed.social · 4 pts · 116d
yeah I was gonna say. half one side half the other but not split in just two like that. I mean how do you rinse all the soap if you don't hit both sides?
Kolanaki@pawb.social · 12 pts · 116d
I turn around so both sides can get clean...
Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 116d
Why didn't I think of that?
ikidd@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 116d
Upside down so I get a good undercarriage wash.
DevastatedBungHole@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 116d
Depends what I'm scrubbing
LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net · 10 pts · 116d
Predominantly away, unless whatever cleaning I'm doing requires otherwise.
Coskii@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 8 pts · 116d
I start out facing away while I test the water on my not so delicate skin until I acclimate, or make whatever adjustments needed. Then I alternate depending on where I'm washing. I tend to handle my hair last, which always leads to a cascade of shampoo and conditioner foam down in all the crevices which then need to be rinsed again.
hereiamagain@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 114d
Why not hair first? I always do hair first, top to bottom.
I do hair, face, then conditioner in hair and let it set while I scrub the rest. Then rinse top down.
Coskii@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 114d
It would make sense to do hair first.. but I think the reason I generally do it last is because while I'm waiting on the water/body acclimation, I'm already slathering with soap and as a result, hair care is pushed to the back as a result.
ductTapedWindow@lemmy.zip · 8 pts · 115d
Away, unless I'm stomping the turd down the drain, then I guess I'm facing towards it
Count042@lemmy.ml · 8 pts · 116d
Yes
yool_ooloo@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 116d
I sit. I close my eyes and tilt my head up, letting the drops fill my ears
Grail@multiverse.soulism.net · 6 pts · 116d
I go up and down while spinning like a yo-yo
Denjin@feddit.uk · 6 pts · 116d
Yeah, usually
toomanypancakes@piefed.world · 6 pts · 116d
I do rapid backflips the whole shower to make sure I'm getting washed all over.
Mr_Fish@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 116d
Shower time is centrifuge time
MurrayL@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 116d
Kind of both?
I hold the shower head in my hand almost the entire time, but when I need both hands (e.g. shampooing) I put it back in the holder and face away from it.
I can’t stand having the water running directly on my head or face - those waterfall shower heads are my nightmare scenario.
BurgerBaron@piefed.social · 5 pts · 115d
Yes
Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de · 5 pts · 116d
... What??
I think your question just broke my brain.
Piebepo@nord.pub · 2 pts · 116d
Do you not rotate?
Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de · 1 pts · 116d
Well, after 3/4 or so of a rotation l usually run out of hose to coil around me, so... no.
I am also in the shower while not doing it, so the question wether l am facing the shower somehow doesn't make any sense...
DudeImMacGyver@kbin.earth · 5 pts · 115d
Yes.
Nacktmull@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 116d
Both, I like a good old 360 scrub.
Jaegeras@piefed.social · 4 pts · 116d
bjoern_tantau@swg-empire.de · 4 pts · 116d
What makes you think I shower?
BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today · 4 pts · 115d
I tend to face away while soaping up, and I face the water when I'm rinsing off. I also shave in the shower, and I do that facing away.
Object@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 116d
Facing, but I use handheld one so I can point it anywhere I want. I was surprised this wasn't common in UK even though it's fully compatible.
homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 116d
Yes.
Nikki@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 3 pts · 116d
I'm like a hot dog on a roller
1984@lemmy.today · 3 pts · 116d
Sideways.
luthis@lemmy.nz · 3 pts · 116d
I face it and try to conquer the fear. Then I turn the shower on and swap between facing towards and away while the water warms up
daggermoon@piefed.world · 3 pts · 114d
Yes.
FinjaminPoach@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 116d
Generally in my own I'm side on but it really depends on the shower's geometry.
spacesatan@leminal.space · 2 pts · 115d
I think people are vastly overestimating the amount of rinsing required for a shower. Scrubbing with soapy water is like 99.9% of the shower. You don't need a constant hose blast of fresh water to have enough water to do that and actually is probably removing the soap too early.
To answer the question, away because I'm not a sicko. But obviously turning to rinse when needed.
Noodle07@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 114d
Aren't people turning the water off when scrubbing themselves with soap ??
cockmushroom@reddthat.com · 1 pts · 114d
It's literally just tap water?
Korhaka@sopuli.xyz · 2 pts · 116d
The water comes from above you.. How do you face towards or away from it?
Piebepo@nord.pub · 4 pts · 116d
Most showerheads I've seen are attached to the wall some way or another, so it always comes from an angle.
rezifon@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 116d
I actually find straight down to be really annoying and always struggle to keep water from streaming down into my eyes and face. I find the slight angle from a wall mounted shower head much more versatile for cleaning and comfort.
Allero@lemmy.today · 2 pts · 115d
That's some weird American thing.
Most countries normally have their showerheads on a cord that you can grab and direct wherever you want. Plus, occasionally, a wall-mounted one added to it. But you can just put the corded shower on a mount to the same effect.
Having a corded shower is pretty much the only way to wash properly without wasting tonnes of water.
zaphod@sopuli.xyz · 1 pts · 115d
Or public showers at gyms.
Allero@lemmy.today · 1 pts · 115d
True
Korhaka@sopuli.xyz · 1 pts · 116d
Really? The rail is on the wall but the head its self points down. Unless you are using the handheld part but why would you leave that on its holder if you are using that
zout@fedia.io · 2 pts · 116d
Both, I installed a double shower.
pastermil@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 114d
Yes
FistingEnthusiast@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 114d
I have a rain shower
It's quite wonderful
thagoat@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 116d
I do a hand stand and face the water
XeroxCool@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 114d
Facing away is my default position when not actively rinsing anything. Either half these comments are trying to be funny with their quips about washing their whole body or they take the faster showers in the world with no soak/relax time