Here’s how often you really need to shower, according to experts

Here’s how often you really need to shower, according to experts

Get off your soapbox. The message from celebrity doctors and hygiene freaks is clear: It’s cool to be clean. Social media has been awash with discourse on bathing culture. Take the “everything shower” trend in which self-care seekers share their three-hour shower routine. Or the docs of TikTok that expose the most sullied parts of … Read more

I’m a dentist — your toothbrush is a filthy germ bomb, here’s what to do about it

I’m a dentist — your toothbrush is a filthy germ bomb, here’s what to do about it

You’ll bristle at this bad news. The disgusting truth is that your toothbrush could be harboring mold and bacteria, according to Dr. Ellie Phillips, a dentist based in Austin, Texas. “Many people are fully aware now how dangerous mold can be, and you may be working to get rid of mold in your house and … Read more

Furious debate over ‘yellow pillows’ rages online: ‘Disgusting’ or ‘magic?’

Furious debate over ‘yellow pillows’ rages online: ‘Disgusting’ or ‘magic?’

Some people have blankies that have turned to tatters over the years, others have a childhood stuffed animal they can’t bear to part with. Then, there are a select few who favor their trusty — and crusty — yellow pillow, a pillow so overused and under-washed that its color has soured to the unsightly hue, yet … Read more

College cafeteria tables harbor 60,000 times more bacteria than a typical toilet seat: study

College cafeteria tables harbor 60,000 times more bacteria than a typical toilet seat: study

Higher learning can be a down-and-dirty business. A nightmarish new report reveals that the tables in your average college cafeteria harbor 60,000 times the bacteria of a typical household toilet seat. Researchers at College Rover sought to identify the germiest places on multiple campuses by swabbing various areas including bathrooms, common areas in dorms and … Read more

Study reveals the stomach-churning truth about using toilet paper, making the case for bidets

Study reveals the stomach-churning truth about using toilet paper, making the case for bidets

If you’re a loyal toilet paper user, you’ve probably never questioned exactly how hygienic your wiping is. Here’s why experts recommend mixing up your bathroom habits in favor of a more efficient method.  In Australia, using toilet paper is second nature for most of us. Since graduating from nappies, wiping after each visit to the … Read more

Not washing your sheets can make you sick — ‘cleanliness calculator’ reveals if your bed is a danger zone

Not washing your sheets can make you sick — ‘cleanliness calculator’ reveals if your bed is a danger zone

If you give a sheet about your health — wash your bedding more often. A study conducted by bedding retailer Pizuna last year found that 45% of single men only wash their bedding once every four months. Single women fared a bit better by washing their bedding around every two weeks and couples washed their … Read more

TikToker uses tampons for ‘simplest way’ to soak up grease while cooking, backlash ensues

TikToker uses tampons for ‘simplest way’ to soak up grease while cooking, backlash ensues

We don’t remember this from the Tampax commercials! TikToker Victoria, who goes by Victorias.Way on the platform, has caused quite a stir as fans try to soak up her new life hack. The mother claimed the “simplest way” to remove grease while cooking hamburger meat is to use two small tampons. “They will absorb all … Read more

This bathroom item is dirtier than your toilet, experts warn — some people only wash it twice a year

This bathroom item is dirtier than your toilet, experts warn — some people only wash it twice a year

Psst — wanna hear a filthy story? Rather than simply clean this one standard bathroom item on the regular, it appears some of us are throwing in the proverbial towel — with potentially dire consequences. Experts say everyone should be washing their bathmats every one to two weeks — but the reality is far more … Read more

I’m a dermatologist — your life is at risk if you don’t wash these body parts

I’m a dermatologist — your life is at risk if you don’t wash these body parts

Failing to shower properly can leave you with a potentially fatal infection, according to a dermatologist. Lindsey Zubritsky, who calls herself the Dermguru on TikTok, posted a video detailing the three parts of your body you’re probably not washing enough. “I’m a dermatologist and these are the places you absolutely need to be washing more often … Read more

Hotel worker reveals horrifying reason guests should flush the toilet before using it

Hotel worker reveals horrifying reason guests should flush the toilet before using it

Make these mistakes and watch as your much-anticipated vacation circles the drain. Hotel workers have revealed to eShores travel agency why you should flush your toilet as soon as you enter your hotel room — and other tips for a disaster-free stay. The employees, all of whom wish to remain anonymous, mentioned hotels in warmer climates tend … Read more

You’ve been washing your armpits wrong, according to hygiene expert

You’ve been washing your armpits wrong, according to hygiene expert

Deodorant can mask the stench of foul armpits, but it doesn’t mean you’re clean. Mary Futher, also known as Madame Sweat on TikTok, where she educates followers about hygiene, is lamenting that people are not washing their armpits properly. In a 24-second clip with 2.5 million views this month, she explains why the products people … Read more

The weirdly relatable reason so many of us fake our orgasms

The weirdly relatable reason so many of us fake our orgasms

Now that’s funked up.  Orgasming is typically a goal for lovers when they’re enjoying a night of passion with a partner. But a new study found that a frightening 40% of sexually active men and women often fake orgasms due to their significant other’s bad breath.  Well, that stinks! “There are several reasons, both physical and psychological, … Read more

Wearing this item to bed is worse than sleeping in a toilet, experts say

Wearing this item to bed is worse than sleeping in a toilet, experts say

Getting dirty between the sheets now has a whole new meaning. Researchers are urging people to stop wearing unclean socks to bed after discovering that they often contain the same bacteria found in cockroaches and their fecal droppings. Experts obtained by Mattress Next Day polled 1,017 Brits about their sleeping habits and discovered that 18% … Read more

McDonald’s to scrap self-serve soda fountains over theft, hygiene concerns: report

McDonald’s to scrap self-serve soda fountains over theft, hygiene concerns: report

The days of the self-serve soda fountain are numbered at McDonald’s. The fast-food giant plans to phase out the do-it-yourself stations, eliminating them entirely over the next decade as franchise owners cite hygiene, theft, and consumer eating habits, according to The State Journal-Register of Illinois. But McDonald’s franchise owners want to put customers’ minds at … Read more

Should I report my stinky colleague to HR? It depends, experts say

Should I report my stinky colleague to HR? It depends, experts say

She was reluctant to raise a stink. A woman has sparked a raging debate online after wondering about the ethics of complaining to human resources about her overweight colleague’s offensive odor. She aired her dilemma in a post in the popular parents’ forum MumsNet.com that’s currently blowing up online. “[Am I being unreasonable] for wanting … Read more

I’m a ‘fat girl’ — here are my ‘life saving’ hygiene tips for plus-size people

I’m a ‘fat girl’ — here are my ‘life saving’ hygiene tips for plus-size people

Eu-reek-a! A self-proclaimed “fat b–h” is making waves online for revealing how plus-size people can ensure they don’t smell bad, and other hygiene tips, in TikToks with millions of views. Long Islander Colleen Marie, 23, frequently posts videos detailing the oft-uncomfortable reality of being overweight. Topics include eliciting gasps while rocking a bikini and gawkers … Read more

Woman accosted by ‘dirty and smelly’ feet on a flight: ‘He didn’t notice my discomfort’

Woman accosted by ‘dirty and smelly’ feet on a flight: ‘He didn’t notice my discomfort’

Another day another pedi crime in the sky. This time, a passenger raised a stink after her neighbor rested his smelly trotters on her armrest during a Southeast Asian flight, as seen in a video going viral online. “His feet were smelly and dirty,” poor fly-giene victim Pornpreeya Keng, 27, told Jam Press of the … Read more

Jana Hocking reveals dating mistakes that instantly turn women off

Jana Hocking reveals dating mistakes that instantly turn women off

When it comes to dating, there are some very specific and perhaps slightly random “icks” that we women will simply not stand for. And the thing is, they are very simple to correct – but many of you menfolk are completely unaware that you are even doing them. So, after a disastrous date that was … Read more

Smoker’s tongue sprouts green hair after years of cigarette use

Smoker’s tongue sprouts green hair after years of cigarette use

He tastes hirsute and salty. An Ohio man’s tongue turned green and hairy following an alleged reaction to smoking cigarettes while simultaneously taking antibiotics. A study detailing the patient’s tufty emerald taste organ was published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine. According to the research publication, the unidentified 64-year-old smoker had reported to … Read more