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Folks that never shower or bathe, why? (lemmus.org)

submitted 4 weeks ago by ContactClosure@lemmus.org to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I have a few acquaintances that have developed quite a funk. I'm afraid to ask if they think they don't reek or if they have reasons that are more important to them.

I know there's research that supports bathing much less than once per day but this is different. Obviously none in months or years. Lemmers that don't ever shower or bathe, what's your reasoning? Thanks for your insight!

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[–] Melobol@lemmy.ml 11 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

You won't find people on lemmy who will admit it.
I do know a semi(?)-homeless person who stinks so much I buy air freshener just for when he comes by.
He is a crystal addict, pothead and mentally ill. His mental development is about 14 year old. Very sweet guy.
I believe he is living in a house, but who knows his stories doesn't make sense. He doesn't even have a name because 'they have to gove it to him'.
I don't know if he has a place to shower, but I don't think he has a mind to think of showering. He has several changes of clothes and once.
I believe body odor is a defense mechanism also - you are less likely to get raped if you stink like ... Everything.

If a healthy not addicted person stinks - there are reasons and most of the time it is mental illness or homelessness.
(Except for outliners back to nature and so on)

[–] ContactClosure@lemmus.org 1 points 3 weeks ago

I should have clarified, the people I'm curious about in my life have homes that have running water AND a working hot water heater. They're not mentally ill in an outwardly visible way, they have jobs, a social life, etc. Not saying they don't have struggles, but they are a lot different than the person you describe.