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Do you smell if you don't shower?

Perhaps the most immediate (and obvious) consequence of skipping a few too many showers is the odor. But it's not just sweat that makes you stink. The bacteria multiplying on your body produce gasses as they consume proteins and fatty acids.

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Unless you’re camping in the backcountry, you probably shower regularly. When on the road, where running water is scarce and habits are thrown for a loop, that bathing ritual could disappear. It all sounds innocent enough, but as TwentyTwoWords explains, the results of skipping a proper shower for a few days are probably a lot more disturbing than you'd expect.

Bad bacteria can throw things off balance

Humans are covered in bacteria (about 1,000 types) and fungus (an additional 80 kinds). Most of these microbes are good for you, combating harmful germs and viruses. But soap can give the good guys a boost by battling bad bacteria for them. Without help, bacteria—from your commute, the gym, that horrid airplane tray table—can get out of control. They eventually can make their way from your hands and feet into your eyes, nose, and mouth, potentially causing illness.

You’ll harm your skin

We all know what happens when you don’t take off your makeup or wash your face: oils and dirt build up, causing breakouts and irritation (that’s why travelers should really consider stocking up on beauty wipes). Eczema—irritating dry, red, itchy patches of skin—can be exacerbated by skipping showers. And for people who decide showering is highly overrated and do away with the entire ritual, there’s the risk of dermatitis neglecta. According to Bustle, that’s a scientific way of describing a brown plaque formed by the long-term oil and sweat.

You will smell

Perhaps the most immediate (and obvious) consequence of skipping a few too many showers is the odor. But it’s not just sweat that makes you stink. The bacteria multiplying on your body produce gasses as they consume proteins and fatty acids. That is the funk (as many as 30 distinct smells) you really need to worry about. The exception to all this is over-washing your hair, which can leave it dry and damaged. Consider swapping a head scrub with a fabulous dry shampoo. And for travelers on the road without access to a shower? Dermatologists recommend you still clean your armpits, groin, and face. These areas are particularly disposed to bacteria, so be sure to pack a great deodorant and power shower wipes.

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Can you smell when a woman is turned on?

University of Kent research suggests that men can distinguish between the scents of sexually aroused and non-aroused women. The detection of sexual arousal through smell may function as an additional channel in the communication of sexual interest and provide further verification of human sexual interest.

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University of Kent research suggests that men can distinguish between the scents of sexually aroused and non-aroused women University of Kent research suggests that men can distinguish between the scents of sexually aroused and non-aroused women. The detection of sexual arousal through smell may function as an additional channel in the communication of sexual interest and provide further verification of human sexual interest. This research by Dr Arnaud Wisman, a Psychologist at the University of Kent, expands on previous studies which have concluded that humans can communicate and detect emotions such as fear or sadness through scent. Sexual arousal is also identified as an emotional physical state. Findings were established through three different experiments where men processed the scents of axillary sweat samples from anonymous sexually aroused and non-aroused women. Men evaluated the scent of sexually aroused women as relatively more attractive and this increased their sexual motivation. This suggests that the chemical signals of scent alone can elicit a sexual response in recipients. Dr Arnaud Wisman said: 'The present studies suggest that men are sensitive to the olfactory signals of sexual arousal released by women. This research suggests that these signals released along with corresponding visual and auditory expressions of sexual interest can produce a stronger overall signal that increases sexual motivation. Sexual interest may entail more than meets the eye and we hope that the current findings encourage further research to examine the role of sexual olfactory signals in human communication.'

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The research paper titled, 'Sexual Chemosignals: Evidence that Men Process Olfactory Signals of Women's Sexual Arousal' is published in 'Archives of Sexual Behavior'. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-019-01588-8

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