[HEHENE]

I've taken a bit of a middle ground approach, partly out of laziness and partly because it just doesn't seem all that necessary.

I have to wash my hair daily otherwise I feel absolutely gross, and I'll also wash the private and smelly bits daily with soap, but otherwise I only use soap head to tow twice a week.

My partners have never seemed to notice or complain about any off smells although I realize being around someone for long periods of time can desensitize you so I've taken a few opportunities to ask my parents who would certainly be the first to tell me if I smell like crap and they've never had any complaints.

Anecdotally, every partner I've had has told me I have great skin. Hair stylists have also told me I have incredibly healthy hair - I've been using cheap Suave Essentials (the clear baby blue bottle) shampoo with no conditioner since I was a kid.

[graeme]

You’re actually not supposed to use soap on groin or anus:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.healthdirect.gov.au/amp/art...

[rapnie]

> Keep the anal area clean by washing with water every day. Don’t use soaps as they will reduce the natural oils that protect the anus and may make the area dry and itchy. Use aqueous cream or a soap-free cleanser instead.

Non AMP link: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/anal-care

[firecall]

Well that escalated quickly! ;-)

But seriously, an interesting topics. Thanks for the links!

I've never been a daily hair washer.

Or all over body soaper.

[jmpman]

Mike D would disagree:

https://genius.com/Beastie-boys-unite-lyrics