Showers or Bath???

@bjc66bjc (6730)
United States
December 15, 2011 6:12pm CST
I use you take showers all the time and especially in the summer. Nothing like a quick cool shower but for some reason I like taking a long soaking warm bath during the winter... About 4 years ago my daughter purchased me this portable jacuzzi that you attach to the tub and occasionally I get myself magazine or a puzzle book and just get lost for at least an hour in my bathroom.. My biggest issue with that is getting out of the tub..My back is so bad I sometimes have an issue getting up and out...But its well worth the alone time for me... Whats your preference???
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marguicha
@marguicha (222855)
• Chile
16 Dec 11
I take showers most of the time. It´s easy, quick and soothing. There´s something I like about the water hitting my body while I clean it. It´s a sort of massage and many times, when I have a backache, it helps with it. I don´t take baths in my tub, except for some occations, for the same reason you do. I have back surgery and getting out of the tub is difficult.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (160626)
• United States
16 Dec 11
I have not even got anything wrong with my back, but sometimes I feel awkward getting out of the tub at home. I feel like I am going to slip or something. I think if I could lose some weight it would be easier and I would not worry so much. I do agree that sometimes a tub is just the best place to be, and then crawl into a nice warm bed. Heavenly.
marguicha
@marguicha (222855)
• Chile
18 Dec 11
Now tat I have been ill, I have problems to get in and out of the tub sothat when I came back from the hospital I waited until I could get someone to be at home to take a shower. Now I´m a lot better, so I am not afraid anymore.
bjc66bjc
@bjc66bjc (6730)
• United States
16 Dec 11
Hi marguicha, thanks for responding and I agree showers feel real good a lot of times and the water beating on the body feel good also , it just a good feeling to ocassionaly to sit in a hot tub of water...Be careful with your back an hope you are feeling good....
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (166761)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Dec 11
I love a nice warm shower. I used to take baths but I have over the years gotten sort of freaked out on germs. When you think about it how really clean can you feel in a bath? Skin scales and soap doesn't rinse off completely and makes my skin itch. And I emjoy using the loofa on my body and getting my top layer of skin off. Can't do that in the tub!
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bjc66bjc
@bjc66bjc (6730)
• United States
16 Dec 11
Well celticeagle, its your opinion about how you feel takeing a bath and I respect your opinion, But I do get clean when taking a bath..and the skin scales that you spoke about ....huh...thats why I am in the tub to be able to relax and get clean...The loofa would does the same thing in a shower or tub...Howeever if skin scales is what makes you think you are not clean, well, get up turn the shower on ... I take a bath because thats what I want occassionaly like I said. I understand you are freaked out over the germs but sorry I am not that freaked out...enjoy your shower tonight,,,,
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (166761)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Dec 11
To each her own.
abhishek_138
@abhishek_138 (439)
• India
16 Dec 11
It depends on how much time I have in the morning, becoz I am in very hurry in morning to go office. Generally I take shower beside take bath in Jacuzzi.
katie0
@katie0 (5203)
• Japan
16 Dec 11
That's a bath for sure! Really nice to take one but too expensive for someone poor, hahahaha.
whatrow
@whatrow (792)
• United States
16 Dec 11
I haven't had a bath in years! Because of spinal arthritis, I am unable to pick myself up to get out of the tub. But, I miss terribly the luxury of immersing my entire body in hot soapy water. I wish I could get that back. There is a special device (bath lifter) which would enable me to get out. But it costs $6,000!
befrindwithme26
@befrindwithme26 (5805)
• Philippines
16 Dec 11
Before, i take bath many times a week because of hot weather,dusty and etc..But now i am not always i just take bath once or two times a week because cold here.
bjc66bjc
@bjc66bjc (6730)
• United States
16 Dec 11
Hi befrindwithme, thanks for your response ...and it is a matter of each individual's personal preference.. But I do wish I was enjoying that hor dusty weather you are experienceing....LOL
Andrealoves7and8
@rogue13xmen13 (14403)
• United States
16 Dec 11
I like showers more than I like baths. They are quick and they only take me a few minutes.
Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (160626)
• United States
16 Dec 11
I mostly shower, because it is quicker, and it is easier to wash my long hair and get it clean. I have an advantage, though. I joined the Y and if I want to sit in a hot tub, or sauna, I go there. I think the shower just gets me cleaner all over.
Dominique
@dodo19 (47317)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
16 Dec 11
I usually take showers. I have a slight preference for showers. I may take the occasional bath, but it doesn't happen very often at all. I'm more of a shower person.
cmang83
@cmang83 (285)
• Malaysia
16 Dec 11
I like jacuzzi. I believe most of us will enjoy this especially when we finish work, go back home, just play some musiz, a glass of fresh fruit juice, and just enjoy it. I never try it but i am planning to get a jacuzzi in my bath room.
ardoy0731
@ardoy0731 (7308)
• Philippines
16 Dec 11
I used to shower especially during times that there are only small amount of time.IU seldom go into bath.
chrisanto
@chrisanto (94)
• Philippines
16 Dec 11
Sometimes soaking in water for a long time has bad effects on our health. Its better to take a bath in a normal way to avoid consequences in the near future.
Aja103654
@Aja103654 (5646)
• Philippines
16 Dec 11
I like both. I've never experienced a jacuzzi or a tub bath. It's something I would like to try, before I die LOL When I need to bath quick, I would go for the shower. For more relaxation, I would go for the tub bath and sleep there... read a book or something.