[james3334]

Does anyone do this?

Is it good/bad for you to take cold shower especially in cold weather?

[whyumadtho]

Not me. It's a large psychological hurdle to aim cold water at myself...

[Guru Jason]

Only if I need to wake myself early in the morning (like 3 or 4) just to feel awake.

[Coffeegirl]

Unless its really hot but even then it's mixed with hot water--the shock you get from putting cold water over yourself

[xxm]

No. It's too cold. Obviously.

[LookIt'sPete]

I have lukewarm/warm showers but then for about the last 2 minutes, I switch it to the coldest setting. Feels good!

[Steezy]

Yeah I do sometimes. Feels so nice and refreshing. I do it a lot in summer or after exercise.

[This Honest]

Can't bear it

[MissLightyear]

I have a hot shower, then before I get out I gradually turn the temperature down until its cold - doesnt come as a shock then, and feels so much better!

[Jack93o]

man up everyone, its all good

not only does is it good for the environment (save energy), it feels good as well

[ser00]

Cold showers are meant to be really good for you - you burn loads of calories and it makes your hair shiny

[meenu89]

Just the very thought makes me shiver.

[zz_]

if i feel disgusting/horrible and sweaty i take a cold one. feels good.

[TimmonaPortella]

(Original post by whyumadtho)
Not me. It's a large psychological hurdle to aim cold water at myself...

lol this. Even if my boiler broke or something I'd just find someone else's shower I could use.

[tehforum]

No way.

Even in constant 30 degree heat, I still wouldn't take a cold shower.

[FormerlyHistoryStudent]

I don't usually, however I did quite often when I was India. Bearing in mind you get soaked in sweat just by walking down the road, you can imagine how wonderfully cool and refreshing a cold shower is there. The best shower I've ever had in my entire life was when I arrived in Kolkata covered in a film of sweat and grime after a 22 hour train journey in the lowest possible class. The moment I got into my room I practically dived headfirst into the bathroom for a very long, cold shower. It was absolute bliss!

[NW86]

I love cold showers!

I also have a few lawyer friends who swear by a 5 minute cold shower at work after 18 hours straight to wake you up and keep going for another 6 hours or so.

So enjoyable, and useful, how's that for interesting post!

Jesus, I'm bored.

[tehforum]

(Original post by FormerlyHistoryStudent)
I don't usually, however I did quite often when I was India. Bearing in mind you get soaked in sweat just by walking down the road, you can imagine how wonderfully cool and refreshing a cold shower is there. The best shower I've ever had in my entire life was when I arrived in Kolkata covered in a film of sweat and grime after a 22 hour train journey in the lowest possible class. The moment I got into my room I practically dived headfirst into the bathroom for a very long, cold shower. It was absolute bliss!

You're lucky you got showers in India tbh.

[laurie:)]

i have them occasionally, it all depends on the time i get up

if i get up before 7, the hot water isnt on in my halls, so i have a cold shower - i dont actually mind them all that much, theyre refreshing, and i dont have to wait for the shower later on. if i get up after 7, then i have the hottest shower i can bear

[SpiggyTopes]

I have a shower on the coldest setting every time, except when I'm ill.

It is much nicer than a hot shower (try it!) and after a few seconds it doesn't feel cold at all.