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Default Apr 12, 2024 at 11:21 PM
 
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Originally Posted by LadyShadow View Post
Took my daily shower tonight - I am really liking taking my showers at night now. Trying to keep up with it because I really can't go more than a day without one. But so proud of myself that I am keeping up with it!
They now recommend showers at night as a sleep hygiene measure. Apparently, when you take a hot shower, it causes your body to drop its temp later in response to the shower, and having a cooler body makes it easier to fall asleep. So, maybe it is a good thing you prefer yours nightly.

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