According to Rouleau, how often you choose to shower is largely dependent on personal preference: "If someone doesn't want to give off an odor, then they should shower regularly because it can feel unhygienic — although there is no harm or risk if sweat and oil aren't removed," she says. "Those who sweat and have oilier skin will generally need to shower more than people who don't work out or have dry skin, or have less oil production. I would say daily is good, but many can get away with every other day."
At the end of the day, there's a good rule to live and breathe by. "When the body gives off an odor, it's been too long," Rouleau says. "It can be difficult for a person to recognize their own odor, so sometimes a partner will be the one to notice it first."
— Additional reporting by Renee Rodriguez
Kelsey Castañon (she/her) is an ASME Award-nominated writer and editor with enough years of experience to warrant a retinol prescription. She is currently the editor-in-chief at PS, where she manages content across platforms while simultaneously stockpiling (and reporting on) everything from skin care to wine.
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