#Personal Hygiene

[justaquestioninggirl29]

Assume constant access to a safe shower with a lifestyle similar to yours excluding "extenuating circumstances" (ex. mud crawling)

Elaborate in tags/comments! Was your answer more or less frequently than you yourself shower?

[theambitiouswoman]

Hygiene tips

Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating, after using the restroom, after coughing or sneezing, and after touching public surfaces.

Carry a hand sanitizer with you. Make sure the sanitizer contains at least 60% alcohol and rub it over your hands until dry.

When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow to prevent the spread of germs. Dispose of used tissues immediately.

Refrain from touching your eyes, nose, and mouth as much as possible, as these are entry points for germs into your body.

Take showers or baths regularly to keep your body clean and fresh. Use soap and water to thoroughly cleanse your body, paying attention to areas like armpits, feet, and groin.

Brush your teeth at least twice a day for two minutes each time, using fluoride toothpaste. Don't forget to clean your tongue, and replace your toothbrush every three to four months.

Keep your nails short and clean to prevent the buildup of dirt and bacteria. Use a nail brush to scrub under your nails regularly.

Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces in your home, such as doorknobs, light switches, countertops, and electronics. Also, keep your living space well-ventilated.

Wash your clothes, bed linens, and towels regularly, following the manufacturer's instructions. Use the appropriate water temperature and detergent to ensure proper cleanliness.

Avoid sharing personal items like towels, razors, toothbrushes, or makeup.

Practice good food hygiene by washing fruits and vegetables thoroughly before consumption. Cook food to the appropriate temperature to kill harmful bacteria, and refrigerate leftovers promptly.

Keep your surroundings clean: Regularly clean and disinfect commonly touched surfaces such as doorknobs, light switches, phones, keyboards, and remote controls. This helps eliminate germs that may be present on these surfaces.

Maintain clean and healthy feet: Keep your feet clean and dry to prevent fungal infections. Wash your feet regularly, dry them thoroughly (especially between the toes), and wear clean socks and well-fitting shoes.

Ensure that the water you use for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene is clean and safe. If necessary, use water filters or boil the water before use.

If possible, use a shower filter.

If you are sexually active, use barrier methods (such as condoms) to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections. Get regular check-ups and screenings as recommended by healthcare professionals.

Take care of your mental well-being by managing stress, getting enough sleep, engaging in regular physical activity, and seeking support when needed. Good mental health is essential for overall well-being.

Sleep with aloe vera on your face to help with scars and acne.

Massage your body with oils and lotions after shower or before bed.

Eat greek yogurt to help fix PH balance, acne and odor in your private area.

Wear cotton based underwear.

Do not treat your body like a trashcan.

To smell good during the day:

Regular bathing helps remove sweat, dirt, and odor-causing bacteria from your body.

Apply antiperspirant or deodorant to clean, dry underarms to control sweat and odor.

You can also use baking soda and lemon to get rid of under arm odor.

Put on freshly laundered clothes each day. Clean clothing helps prevent the buildup of odor-causing bacteria and keeps you smelling fresh.

When choosing clothes, opt for natural fibers like cotton or linen, which allow air to circulate and help wick away moisture from your body. Avoid synthetic materials that can trap sweat and lead to unpleasant odors.

Brush your teeth at least twice a day, floss daily, and use mouthwash to maintain fresh breath. Don't forget to clean your tongue as well.

Apply a pleasant fragrance, such as perfume or cologne, sparingly. Avoid excessive application, as it can be overwhelming to others. Focus on pulse points like the wrists, neck, or behind the ears.

Keep your feet clean and dry to prevent foot odor. Wash your feet daily, dry them thoroughly (especially between the toes), and wear clean socks and well-ventilated shoes.

Regularly brush your tongue, as it can harbor bacteria and contribute to bad breath. Visit your dentist regularly for check-ups and cleanings.

Drink plenty of water throughout the day to flush out toxins from your body. Staying hydrated can help prevent the buildup of odors.

Certain foods, such as garlic, onions, and spicy dishes, can contribute to body odor. Pay attention to your diet and make choices that minimize strong odors if you are concerned about smelling good.

Keep a small travel-sized deodorant, wet wipes, or refreshing body spray with you to freshen up during the day, especially in hot or humid weather.

Ensure your clothes, towels, and bed linens are washed regularly. Use a detergent with a fresh scent to keep them smelling clean.

Spray perfume on your brush or use natural oils that are safe for your hair.

Wipe front to back to avoid infections. Use toilet paper then wipes.

moisturize your skin.

When washing your hair, make sure you are using products that clean your hair without drying it out.

Keep feminine wipes with you.

[incognitopolls]

If you use bar soap in any stage of your shower, vote accordingly, even if you primarily use other cleansers.

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Kimberly, Clark and Co, 1953

[furiousgoldfish]

normal parents: wash their kids when small, teach their kids independent personal hygiene when it's age appropriate and then watch that it's done until the kids get a sense of healthy washing habits. give them rewards for when they do well.

abusive parents: you stink and you're disgusting. nobody will ever love you. if you had any sense of shame you would have learned to wash yourself by now.

[tumbler-polls]

Submitted by @doodoofard 

[multiplicity-positivity]

Here’s some positivity for systems and headmates who struggle with personal hygiene!

Learning how to take care of your system’s body is not always easy, especially if you experience some disconnect from your system’s body or have a disability that makes personal hygiene difficult! Struggling with hygiene is nothing to be ashamed of, and we promise that with practice, your system’s hygiene can improve with time! Here’s to all of those out there for whom personal hygiene is very difficult!

🧼 Shoutout to systems who, as children, were never taught how to take care of their hygiene and are having to learn as an adult!

🪥 Shoutout to new hosts, co-hosts, and system members who are having to learn how to handle hygiene for the very first time!

🛁 Shoutout to systems with disabilities that make keeping up with personal hygiene difficult for any reason!

🫧 Shoutout to individual headmates who are learning to take care of their body’s hygiene foe the rest of their system!

🧼 Shoutout to systems who need accommodations or help from someone else in order to keep up with their hygiene!

🪥 Shoutout to headmates who set reminders, motivate their system, obtain hygiene supplies, or do other things to help their system have an easier time taking care of themselves!

🛁 Shoutout to systems who are actively learning how to improve their hygiene and take better care of their bodies!

🫧 Shoutout to systems who have trauma stemming from an aspect of personal hygiene that makes taking care of themselves today scary and difficult!

🧼 Shoutout to headmates who want to help better their system’s personal hygiene, but have no idea where to even begin!

🪥 Shoutout to systems with members who used to take care of their body’s hygiene, but who have since gone dormant, leaving the rest of the system to figure things out for themselves!

🛁 Shoutout to headmates who are nonhuman, who have difficulties understanding how human personal hygiene works!

Struggling with personal hygiene is simply a fact of life for many folks out there (including us!). It’s nothing to be ashamed of, and your system’s worth and value is not tied to how well you take care of your personal hygiene! Your system, and all of its members, are deserving of kindness, compassion, and respect, no matter how good you are at keeping up with your body’s hygiene.

We hope that y’all can treat yourself with the kindness you so deserve today. Know that learning personal hygiene, making new habits, figuring out accommodations, understanding what works best for your system, and other tasks associated with maintaining hygiene can certainly be a lot, and it’s okay to take things slow and be gentle with yourself and your system! Thanks for taking the time to read this, and take care!

[alwaysbewoke]

Do better....

[etakeh]

Hey check it out somebody actually did the work of breaking this down and giving it a little, you know, context.

[nemfrog]

Use more soap. Practical exercises in light. 1914.

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[goodgrammaritan]

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[justaquestioninggirl29]

I really want to know what everyone considers normal/how you operate! Comment/tag why you picked what you did and your thoughts!!

[variousbones]

What do you do with the plaque that comes off your teeth onto the floss?????

PLEASE comment any suggestions bc I’d rather boil alive than wrap wet plaque-covered floss around my fingers, but how I do things now makes it take 5ever so I don’t do it as often as I should and it makes me so anxious because I already have so many tooth problems

[incognitopolls]

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[unclefathersantateddy]

S2E4 Food Truckin' (2012)

Louise: Why do your armpits smell like cheese?

Gene: And your feet smell like chilli?

Bob: It's because I don't wash.

Gene : But do you season?

S12E5 Seven-tween Again (2021)

Gene: Oh... Dad's chest hair must have stuck on me this morning when I gave him his surprise shower-hug.

Bob: It's not really a surprise when you do it every single day.

It took nine (9) years and ten (10) seasons but Bob went from not washing to showering every day!

Things like depression can cause us to neglect our self care and personal hygiene but it's never too late to start forming healthy habits :)

You can do it too!! Be like Bob, slow and steady wins the race!

[spankingtheatre]

Would you please share your list of self-grooming and hygiene routines that you set for your submissive? or What standards would a governess set for the young ladies in her care? I would like to take reference when setting my own routine, since I don't have a dom.

My personal preference is to be shaved bare and smooth, and in my imagination, all strict governesses would expect the same. And we mustn't forget bathtimes.

I think this post on wiping contains plenty of self-grooming and intimate hygiene ideas. The key principle here is to wipe to cleanse, not rub to masturbate. Both involve touching your slit intimately and continuously, but the intention behind the two acts couldn't be more different - and that's what makes it so hot.

And if you'd like to get into the mood, I'd definitely recommend reading the short story about the School Nurse too.