I would rather take a shower than a bath because I can get in and out in of a shower in about 3-5 minutes. I don't like to be in the water that long. I take a shower about ever 2-3 days depending on how oily my hair gets. Last month, I went almost a whole week without a shower and my husband got concerned that I might be depressed. I do, however, like to swim in a warm pool and soak in a hot Jacuzzi but not because I have to, maybe that's the difference.