Cold shower?

[pspdonatelli]

Anyone here take cold showers? I know that hot showers are good for opening up the pores and all that good stuff but check this out:

http://artofmanliness.com/2010/01/1...a-shot-of-cold-water-for-health-and-vitality/

It's nice to spice things up a bit....

 

[csmorris]

I've done it out of necessity, but never by choice. Not my idea of refreshing.

 

[SpyvSpy]

Cold, yes maybe. Very cold, only if I've been outside for a long time. I always take a hot shower before shaving though.

 

[DougK]

I've done it when I had to, but there wasn't anything enjoyable about it.

 

[stobes21]

i've done it when i had to, but there wasn't anything enjoyable about it.

+1.

 

[DE Shaver]

I've taken "cool" showers but not cold ones. If I want refreshing, I'll use mentholated shaving cream.

 

[Niles]

I enjoy cool showers, particularly in the summer.

 

[mmadha]

There are definitely a lot of benefits to cold showers including not drying out the skin and reducing inflammation. I usually take a cold shower after working out or running, which makes withstanding the cold more manageable since my body is already warm.

 

[Matt S]

In the past if I was having a cold shower it was either because the power was shut off (roommate in college forgot to pay the bill on time) or that the hot water was gone. Its not something I would sign-up for.

If I've been out in the heat working, I'll take a "cool" shower sometimes. Also on hot days, I'll sometimes finish off my hot shower with some cool water.

 

[xjrob85]

I also take cold showers after exercising. Usually I start out with slightly warm water and gradually turn it down until it is as cold as it will go. It's a great way to cool off after a run.

 

[Edcculus]

Cooler showers on hot days or after excercising. I'd never do a cold shower on purpose. God made hot water heaters for a reason...

 

[Dtap]

Yup, usually start off in the middle and make it a little colder until it's too cold too handle. Especially this time of year; 100 yesterday & today!!! I always finish with a very warm minute or two on my face as prep for a wonderful shave.

 

[LinuxMintyFresh]

I often do the Scottish shower thing by suds-ing up at a normal temperature and then moving it down until I find a temp I like- maybe just a bit beyond that even. I'm not sure how cold it gets though. It probably is more on the cool side as opposed to cold.

 

[Mr. Scruffy]

Cooler showers on hot days or after excercising. I'd never do a cold shower on purpose. God made hot water heaters for a reason...

This.

 

[Sabre]

I love an icy cold shower, and jumping into a unheated swimming pool in winter. The shock really gets my adrenalin running .

And yes I eat raw meat, I think it's the law here in Holland .

 

[dwestenk]

Uh, no...

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[Paris]

Great - did everything that was mentioned. Only negative is I mistakenly shot the fellow working on the furnace. Other that that it went well.

 

[KarthVader]

The most refreshing, blood pumping and invigorating experience for the morning, along with dousing myself with Aqua Velva.

 

[DFrancis]

Only if caked in sweat and in desperate need of a cool down, follow up with a Prorasso shave for best results .

 

[pauls51]

Uh, no...

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Elaine, do women know about shrinkage???




I usually take a cold shower immediately after stepping out of a sauna.....