Shower Gel

Staleghoti

I bought some Lever 2000 "Refreshing" shower gel for dudes.

Just wondering, do I need to use one of thsoe sissy puffy things? Cause I was sure that I saw some simply squeezing this stuff into their hand in a commercial, if I do that will it still lather up all nice?

Matthasnopants

No you don't really need a loofah, it'll work fine without. However I'd recommend a loofah anyway. It's definitely a little sissy but it's in the shower and it feels nice, no one need ever know.

Thanatos

It lathers a lot better with a loofah.

This is one of the reasons I don't use shower gel.

LondonBridge

If you have acne on your body then I recommend a loofah.

xWonderboyx

Why is everyone so against loofahs? I've been using one for years, and they even issue them in boot camp because they get you cleaner, quicker. I don't think just rubbing soapy water on my body will get me clean, I need to scrub.

But, I guess it's personal preference.

MagicToaster

Staleghoti wrote:

I bought some Lever 2000 "Refreshing" shower gel for dudes.

Just wondering, do I need to use one of thsoe sissy puffy things?

You bought a shower gel but don't want the puffy thing? That's like buying a Barbie but not the pink convertible.

You already have the Barbie, might as well get the pink convertible.

DouglasDanger

Just get a manly colored loofah, or use a washcloth or something.

bsjezz

I lather up with, er, elements of body hair. It works well enough for me. I've used bodywash for many many years, and even in the times when a loofah was available, I generally didn't remember to use it. I don't think it's necessary. Retain your masculinity - lather up with your pubes for the win!

matthias00

Jeez. Just get a loofah. It makes it so much faster and easier. Plus you get more clean.

Yeah, you could just put toothpaste on your teeth directly and use your finger to scrub it in because you don't think toothbrushes are manly. Or you could do it the right way.

Lucky Cynic

xWonderboyx wrote:

Why is everyone so against loofahs? I've been using one for years, and they even issue them in boot camp because they get you cleaner, quicker. I don't think just rubbing soapy water on my body will get me clean, I need to scrub.

But, I guess it's personal preference.

LFT.

drxand?

loofah's/puffy things/etc are good because they rub away dry skin
exfoliating style

its good for the body to remove it

you could always use a washcloth, same thing

Sceptre

I enjoy my manly loofah. It's a damned necessity, and I take it on all my trips, including sports/band with communal showers. People move past the ribbing once they realise how awesome they are, and now half the guys who come with me use them.

fightinfilipino

i too have a manly loofah. a lavender, poofy, manly loofah.



(no seriously, get a loofah if you intend to use shower gel. i'd also stay away from Axe and Tag, as they're both overpriced for doing the same job)

MichaelLC

Agreed.

Loofahs, while manly-challenging, defenitly are the way to go for getting a good lather going, plus removing dead skin.

If it makes you feel better, put some Tabasco on it and rub that all over once a week to restore your machoness.

Szechuanosaurus

In addition to exfoliating, a loofah or shower flower will make more economical use of your shower gel. You can lather the gel by hand, but you'll end up using a lot more than is necessary that way than with a loofah.

clsCorwin

Maybe in Army boot camp you get a loofah. Green washcloth ftw! wait a minute...

TroubledTom

I thought loofahs collected bacteria.

Szechuanosaurus

TroubledTom wrote:

I thought loofahs collected bacteria.

The plastic flower ones do start to stink if you keep using the same one for too long. Don't know about proper natural loofahs - I guess the problem is they don't dry out properly but real loofahs get pretty dessicated when they dry.

Easy solution - get a new one every fortnight or so. The plastic ones cost pennies.