How Long is your Average Shower?

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I'm curious how long everyone spends in the Shower NOT Bath I probably average 15-20 minutes, but can go 30+ minutes depending on what I need to do

HelpfulWoman_ · Accepted Answer

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beenherebefore · Accepted Answer

It depends if it's hair wash day or not. If I need to wash my hair it can take me as long as 20 min if I do not have to wash my hair 10-15 min.

Purpleronnie · Accepted Answer

Less than 5 mins , I wash and get out.. I honestly don’t understand why any able bodied person would need to be showering for any more than 10 mins.

Now if I have company in the shower then it’s a different story 🤣

lessthansane · Accepted Answer

Depends on what I’ve been doing that day, longer for dirtier days and days I need the hot water to loosen muscles.

Massageman · Answer

10-15 most of the time. AT least half is to warm my muscles to get on with the day.

ohsheeT · Answer

Average is kind of like normal there's no such thing LOL it's whatever is going on in that moment of time and how I feel in that moment of time

And every shower is a different Moment In Time so it can be 3 to 5 minutes

All the way from 3 to 25 minutes

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Depends on my itinerary. If I have to get somewhere quick, it’s five minutes. If I want to return to the living after a long party night, I slouch in a corner and take 30 minutes of hot water pelting me. I think I even dozed off a few times like that.

Lliam · Answer

In total, beginning with shaving, then getting in the shower, washing my hair twice with two different shampoos and scrubbing my entire body, then drying off, brushing my hair, cleaning the shower drain, drying my ears with a Q-tip, and putting on deodorant, I average 15 or 20 minutes.

molonski2 · Answer

20 mins plus , but this incorporates shaving ( lots ) teeth , Listerine first , then properly brush , it's a decent procedure.. plus Thailand is NEVER just one shower minimum is 2 , today it was 3 ( golf )

Now the golf shower would only take 5 - 10 mins no shaving no teeth..

Then the final shower is always just prior to bedtime.

msc545 · Answer

I would say it's about 30 minutes, but:I take a fairly hot shower, and I have a very comfortable bench in the shower that I like to sit on and let the hot water run over me. That takes up some time.

I shave my face and my head in the shower, and that takes some time. I also wash my entire body very thoroughly, and that too takes some time. So when it's all done, with it's about 30 minutes, sometimes less, never really much more.

Lesbologist · Answer

5 to 10 is what I voted. I take multiple showers a day so I just get in, and wash what needs a wash. I might wash my hair once in the morning, then it's just the sweaty and jiggly bits after physical exercise or sex.

RichardCranium6201 · Answer

It depends how much time I have. If I need to get some where quick, in and out. 5 mins tops. But after a long day, I get in if the water is feeling really good, ill just lean back and close my eyes. When I get like this, I've been know to be in the shower like 20 25 mins. But I do love baths too. If I'm gunna take a bath, at least 45 mins or until I notice the water starting to get cold.

TsundereMatrix · Answer

On average about 20-30 minutes but in the colder months it can be closer to an hour because I like the heat of the water.

Historygal · Answer

20 to 25 minutes once I’m in the shower I don’t want to get out

Titanic1912 · Answer

About 10-15 minutes. I wet my hair first and then I shampoo it. Then I rinse it out and apply shampoo again. Then I rinse it out and apply conditioner. Then I shave and wash my body while the conditioner works its magic. Then I rinse myself and then do a testicular exam before getting out and drying off.

Jessica405 · Answer

5 to 10 minutes. No time for longer ones. Gotta get to work in mornings and too busy in evenings

Calyptomaniac · Answer

I can *usually* keep it to 15 depending on how much shaving I need to do

LazerBean · Answer

Between 10 and 15 minutes for a normal shower. If I'm in a rush then I can do it in under 10 minutes.

sawno · Answer

15-30 minutes. I enjoy just thinking in the shower for a moment before I begin cleaning. Usually a lot of me is pretty clean before I grab the soap.

Alex-Snow · Answer

Usually it is no more than 5 minutes for me. I'm usually in a hurry to clean up after a workout. I guess saving water is just a bonus.

Nigelbarage · Answer

I like the shower heat it feels so good and I like to use really good shampoo on my hair and a good body wash along with exfoliation. When I shave around my facial hair I prefer in the shower with the steam also - it takes a minute. I know ladies out there appreciate a clean and nice smelling man.

Razp_Sorbet · Answer

15 minutes. Enough time to wash my hair, body, face, let the conditioner sit for a while and stare into the abyss

Marissa4 · Answer

5-15 minutes depend especially when dealing with sore muscles.

LC75LC71 · Answer

0 minutes. I had torsal tunnel surgery on my right calf and foot 19 days ago. Sparing many details, I am left to sponge bathing otherwise.

Snowman84 · Answer

If you want to stay in water I say draw a bath. I think people forget water resources are not infinite.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

18 to 20 minutes. Mind you, I'm 6' 9" and have hair to my waist and I get complete showers. I don't just step in, wash my crotch and I'm done!!

HawkPerception · Answer

Probably the same as you. 15 min on average and sometimes can be more than 30 minutes.

Likes2drive · Answer

Maybe 10 minutes unless I want to just relax for awhile with the hot water on my back for stiff muscles

Spencer10 · Answer

Average solo shower? well that would be maybe 5 minutes.

AviatorTom · Answer

Typically 5-10 minutes, maybe a bit longer if I also wash my hair, which I only do 2-3 times a week.

_Jenny_ · Answer

@sarahp080106 it depends on if I need to wash my hair, then it takes longer

20yearsolder · Answer

It depends, typically 10 to 15 but if I'm doing some manscaping then 15 to 20 maybe

worldscolide · Answer

Depends on how long my day has been and how bad it was. Days off, 5 to 10 minutes. Bad days 30 minutes.

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

For me its 15 to 20 minutes to. I dont see why people stay in the shower so long

MrChinaski · Answer

In summer, 6-7 minutes. In winter, 15 minutes.

manicmage42 · Answer

Probably around 20 minutes

serious · Answer

Between 10-15 minutes.

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

I spend at least a half hour, sometimes even an hour. I get really dirty from my job, and I like being thoroughly clean! 😊

Staximus · Answer

That depends on how much of a hurry I’m in

smahala1991 · Answer

Approximately 10 minutes

smashleyy · Answer

15 minutes

4ngelic · Answer

20-40m

BCRanger10 · Answer

Maybe 10 minutes.

thegreenyogi · Answer

7 minutes.

KostasKouvalis · Answer

10 to 15 minutes

usernameobvious · Answer

Up to 20 mins max

jazzy34 · Answer

10 minutes.

NathanDavis · Answer

20 is enough

NovaSpawn · Answer

Id say around 10 minutes or more

exitseven · Answer

5 to ten minutes

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

20-25 minutes

Anonymous · Answer

I prefer taking a bath for 2-3 hours.

MereAnarchy · Answer

We know what you are doing in there...

Mathiew · Answer

It vary but 15 normally.

Starlux · Answer

15-20min max

tonita926 · Answer

I bathe pretty fast.

QuietRunner · Answer

20-25 minutes

Anonymous · Answer

Four minutes

MasterKS · Answer

Half hour average.

eagle1951 · Answer

10 minutes

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