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how often should you shower?
every one or two days depending on how sweaty or dirty you get
how often should you brush your teeth?
2x a day
how often should you wash your sheets?
At least every 2 weeks. your sheets collect body oils, skin cells and sweat which can breed bacteria and fungus.
how long should you wash your hands for?
20 seconds (sing happy birthday or twinkle twinkle little star 2x)
some people's genitals naturally smell bad
false. some people may have a stronger smell than others, but a foul or bad smell is a sign of a problem
name 3 products you use in the shower
shampoo, body wash, conditioner
how often should you change your toothbrush?
every 6 months
do you need to wash your clothes in hot water?
No, but you do need to use laundry detergent (soap designed to clean clothes)
name 3 times you should you wash your hands
after using the bathroom, before touching food, after touching public surfaces (doorknobs, shopping carts), after sneezing or coughing, after touching animals, after shaking hands.
both men and women can get yeast infections
TRUE: men and women can get year infections in any warm and moist part of the body
how often should you apply deodorant?
Daily
How long should you wait after brushing your teeth to eat or drink?
how often should you wash your bath towel?
every 2-3 uses as long as it air dries between uses. towels left balled up or on the floor usually need to be washed each use.
True/False: your cellphone has more germs than a toilet seat
True!
you should wipe front to back after using the toilet
TRUE: wiping front to back prevents feces (germs) from coming in contact with your genitals
Can body spray, cologne, or perfume work as deodorant?
NO! body sprays colognes, and perfumes can ADD scents to your body, but they will not remove or cover body odor
how often should you floss?
at least once a day
give 2 examples of clothes that should always be washed after each use?
socks, underwear, workout clothes, visibly dirty clothes, smelly clothes
all is all bacteria bad for you?
No, most bacteria won't harm you, and many are beneficial. only some bacteria make you sick, and it depends on how much you come in contact with.
you should change your underwear at least once a day
TRUE: at least once a day, or if they become soiled by bodily fluids or feces.
is dandruff a sign of poor hygiene?
No, although it may be more obvious if you don't wash your hair regularly. Stress and cold weather may also make it worse.
What causes bad breath?
not brushing your teeth correctly, bacteria on your tongue, dry mouth, gum disease, infections or certain health conditions
True/False: you should jam as many clothes as you can in the washer to save water
False: when the washer is overfilled it can't work properly and some of your clothes won't get clean. do multiple loads if you need to
Is the 5 second rule a real thing?
No! food can become contaminated immediately after coming in contact with germs
should you use special products for your genitals?
No. you shouldn't put anything (other than soap and water) on your genitals unless a doctor tells you to