Question: I'd like to know if there are any negatives if I only shower about once a month. I don't know why I dislike showering (probably because I need to add cleaning soap scum to my chores). Especially because when I do afterwards I think "boy, that felt good!".

I do give myself a "cowboy" bath almost daily, with a washcloth and soap to my underarms, private parts, my rear, behind my ears and the fold of skin under my stomach. I also wash my hair a couple times a week. I do not use deodorant and don't seem to sweat much. I've asked close friends if they detect any odor from me and they say no. I also wash my clothes frequently. I am single, so the only time I shower it seems that it's before I know I will be having sex that day. Ok yeah, once a month, believe me it hurts me more than it does you.

Surprisingly, even without showering at this time of year I find myself with dry skin. I get small red "pimples" from scratching. I've even checked my bed for bedbugs since there seems to be an epidemic in my area (NYC suburbs).

I've also noticed that I've developed what I call "elephant" skin on the top of my feet, between my toes, and around my ankles. Very hard, thick, and rough skin.

I've read that many people also have the same aversion to showering. Especially people who are aging. I've also read that the French and certain people (like the Eskimos) that live in areas were water is not accessible. Also throughout history in the past.

Your thoughts?
Thanks, XXXXXXX