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Dirty Guys

Posted 2011-11-02 by Fushta

A poll to see just how hygienic (or, more likely unhygienic) men are in daily routines. For men, by men, about men. Be sure to check my profile for my other polls!

First off, are you a guy?

Yes!
No (sorry ladies; this poll is just for the men. I may make a girls poll, though!)

What is your age?

Below 13
13-17
18-21
22-25
26-40
Over 40

Your sexual orientation is:

Straight
Gay
Bi

Do you believe men as a species to be fairly hygienic creatures?

Sure. People are constantly aware of germs and natural body waste.
Yes, but mostly out of habit.
Probably, but I don't have any solid evidence of this.
I'd say it's a fairly even split between those who are and those who aren't.
Probably not.
Hell no! Men are pretty disgusting on average.
No way; but who really cares? Certainly not the men.

What do you consider "dirty"?

Not showering daily.
Not washing hands regularly (EXCLUDING bathroom use).
Not washing hands after using bathroom.
Not wiping ass.
Not shaking your dong after peeing.
Not aiming - spraying your urine.
None are all that dirty.

In terms of cleanliness, you yourself are:

OCD.
Maintaining fairly excellent hygiene.
Adequately clean.
Just average.
Slightly below average.
Careless in a couple ways only.
Totally lax in everything.

Do you think it's "manly" to be dirty?

No.
Not sure.
Of course.
Doubt there's a correlation.

Do you feel that many guys ENJOY being dirty/sloppy once puberty comes?

Yeah. Boys will be boys.
Why not? It's natural...literally.
Not really; their dirtiness is likely unintentional.
Ew! What freak would get a kick out of being dirty?!

How often do you shower?

More than once a day.
Daily
Every 2 days
Every 3 days
Twice a week
Weekly
Every 2 weeks?
Monthly and beyond...

Change underwear?

Daily
Every 2 days
Every 3 days
Twice weekly
Once every week
Every 10 days+
Whenever they start to smell and/or reveal heavy stains only
When they disintegrate.
N/A (don't wear any)

Do you ever just rinse your hands with hot water and/or shower WITHOUT SOAP OF ANY KIND?

Nope
Who doesn't?

SCENARIO 1: Your friend/roomie who doesn't lift the seat takes a big pee one fine day and barely uses his hands. To say he misses is an understatement. Not only does he not shake nor flush, but he doesn't use the sink afterward. What is your reaction to his peeing process?

Revolting on so many levels.
Pretty gross on the whole.
A bit nasty, but not too bothersome.
It's his choice and doesn't concern me.
Pretty laidback - I like that.
Swell. I pretty much do the same thing!
What's the issue?! Many guys do it like that.

SCENARIO 2: Same friend/roomie skips his shower one morning and decides to mask the B.O. with some body spray. Upon seeing he has no clean underwear left, he decides to go commando in a pair of funky-smelling jeans. What's your take on this entire situation?

Revolting on so many levels.
Pretty gross on the whole.
A bit nasty, but not too bothersome.
It's his choice; doesn't concern me.
Laidback but cool.
I'd do the same thing.
What the hell is wrong with that? Many men do this.

SCENARIO 3: You and him hit the restroom a local food joint. He sprints to the stall and unloads a buttload of typical bachelor fare. "No paper! Damn them...", you hear him utter. Ah, well, doesn't seem to bother him. Pulling up his boxers, he casually strolls out to wait for you. No wipe. And again, no flush. But, no hand-washing after a dump in a public restroom?! You think:

Revolting!
Pretty gross overall.
A little nasty maybe.
His choice; no opinion.
Laidback. Awesome.
I've done that.
I fail to see the problem. Isn't this the standard?

SCENARIO 4: After hours of drinking in the apartment, he gets pretty wasted and decides to relieve his terribly full bladder...on the couch.

Disgusting through and through.
Pretty nasty on the whole.
A tad sick, but not the end of the world.
It's his deal; I have no say in it.
The laidback option!
Eh, we've all done it once. When you gotta go...
I'm sure a majority of males do this normally under said circumstances.

So, what would you personally say to him? Might he be considered the dirtiest guy you know?

Do you regularly wash your hands after peeing in BATHROOM at HOME?

No
Sometimes
Yes

Do you regularly wash your hands after peeing ANYWHERE ELSE?

Yes
Sometimes
No

Do you regularly wash your hands (with soap) after taking a dump in HOME BATHROOM?

No
Sometimes
Yes

Do you regularly wash your hands (with soap) after taking a dump ANYWHERE ELSE?

Yes
Sometimes
No

I'm contemplating an experiment where I quit wiping, just rinse my hands with water, change my under clothes every other day, and only shower with water when I begin to smell. This is all designed to see if I get sick thereby testing the germ-phobia we've created for ourselves in America. Should I do this?

Absolutely not. Your immune system will be attacked immediately.
Perhaps you could try eliminating just a couple hygiene practices for a very short period first.
Yes, but don't hang around me.
You bet! If for no other reason than to save on resources and time.
Cool. Sounds like a great experiment all in the name of science.
This is an experiment? I mostly do those things regularly.