Dexek Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I've always taken cold showers. Basically I started it because of my Finnish roots, in which taking dips in frozen lakes is common practice for reasons similar to those you mentioned for cold showers. I do live by a lake, but I wasn't about to drive out to it everyday for a dip, so I started taking cold showers. I also take saunas for the same reason (Finnish roots). I prefer the saunas because of how good it makes me feel sexually. Cold showers, as mentioned move the blood to the core and basically negate sexual urges. Saunas give the opposite effect. :thumbup: PoetryIndexed Picture 1Indexed Picture 2 Killed my maxed Zerker pure April 2010 Rebooting Runescape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vezon Dash Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I took my cold shower this morning. I only lasted about two minutes before I had to turn the heat on. I'll try again for the full length tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirschen Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Was going to take a cold shower this morning but the lever for the cold water is stuck. At least the cold air outside was able to do the same thing by waking me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hakaan Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I wimped out yesterday but did it today. That was probably my fastest shower ever. Afterwards, everything felt warm as if it had just come out of the dryer. I don't know if it was because of the shower or not, but I was in a great mood all day today. I might be doing this more often. Come support my max total goal here. Briobe122's 10-step guide to staking:1. Get cleaned2. Vow to never stake ever again! (very important)3. welfare tds and get claws4. kill glacors til i get boots5. bandos ffa or more tds til i have around 50m6. realize that it is far too hard to rebuild using steps 3, 4, and 57. give up the vow to never stake again8. go back staking and make your bank back9. if you failed at step #8, Go back to step #110. if you succeed at step #8, you will eventually feel the need to make money for rich people stuff, have a bad day of staking, then get cleaned anywaysPain is just weakness leaving the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maleficus1055 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Thanks to the ResLife at my school who decided to shut off hot water too early, I'm being forced into taking cold showers for the next week, I guess I'll get to test this. I just wish it wasn't 50 degrees every day already. Tumblr. Follow me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obfuscator Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Today I took a hot shower and then decided to do the last 10 seconds with freezing cold water. Probably made it worse than just doing freezing cold from the beginning. "It's not a rest for me, it's a rest for the weights." - Dom Mazzetti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggiwhplar Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 Today I took a hot shower and then decided to do the last 10 seconds with freezing cold water. Probably made it worse than just doing freezing cold from the beginning. Yeah-- if you only do 10 seconds you aren't really getting much out of it either :\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2PM Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Today I took a hot shower and then decided to do the last 10 seconds with freezing cold water. Probably made it worse than just doing freezing cold from the beginning. Yeah-- if you only do 10 seconds you aren't really getting much out of it either :\This is what I did. It sure as hell woke me up. But then I got tired again after an hour or so.Next week I'll try full on cold. "Let your anger be as a monkey in a piñata... hiding amongst the candy... hoping the kids don't break through with the stick." - Master Tang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obfuscator Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Well it did wake me up at least :P "It's not a rest for me, it's a rest for the weights." - Dom Mazzetti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouchy Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Just had my first cold shower. I started with the tap in the middle, so it was cold but it wasn't at it's coldest, then I decided to man up and put it on the coldest setting. I came out of the shower laughing, and I don't feel tired. I'm doing that more often. Feels good man. My relaxation method involves a bottle of lotion, beautiful women, and partial nudity. Yes I get massages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasignhagj Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 In the summer I like a nice lukewarm shower, but straight cold is just brutal. I need my hot morning shower to relax me before school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I shall try this in the morning. Or run&Jump right into the pool. Wish I lived at the beach tbh, would be better. I know first-hand when I woke up near the beach one camping trip, a jump into the surf really woke me up. Popoto.~<3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obfuscator Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Cold shower taken successfully. The first thirty seconds consisted of me running around in the bathtub and swearing profusely. "It's not a rest for me, it's a rest for the weights." - Dom Mazzetti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aspeeder Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I've taken two cold showers in my life and neither of them made me feel particularly refreshed. First one was when my roommate didn't wake me up at debate camp and I slept past when the water heater was on, and the second time in the dorms the shower closest to me was broken and the other one only had cold water. Maybe it'd be nice if I then didn't have to step into the freezing weather afterwards, but they just generally shut me down and draw inwards to warm myself back up. EDIT: Maybe the problem is I focus on how cold I am when what you're supposed to do is realize that you're cold and not dwell on it so that you shift your attention to things outside of your body. Sort of like the old "Oh, your finger hurts? Here, I'll punch you in the stomach. Bet your finger doesn't hurt now, does it?" Bullocks to that. http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww6/aspeeder/Siggy_zpsewaiux2t.png 99 Strength since 6/02/10 99 Attack since 9/19/10 99 Constitution since 10/03/10 99 Defense since 3/14/11 99 Slayer since 8/30/11 99 Summoning since 9/10/11 99 Ranged since 09/18/11 99 Magic since 11/12/11 99 Prayer since 11/15/11 99 Herblore since 3/29/12 99 Firemaking since 5/15/12 99 Smithing since 10/04/12 99 Crafting since 9/16/13 99 Agility since 9/23/13 99 Dungeoneering since 1/1/14 99 Fishing since 2/4/14 99 Mining since 2/28/14 99 Farming since 6/04/14 99 Cooking since 6/11/14 99 Runecrafting since 10/10/14 9 Fletching since 11/11/14 99 Thieving since 11/14/14 99 Woodcutting since 11/20/14 99 Construction since 12/03/14 99 Divination since 2/22/15 99 Hunter since 2/23/15 99 Invention since 01/20/17 99 Archaeology since 5/14/22 99 Necromancy since 11/22/25 Quest Point Cape since 08/20/09 Maxed since 2/23/15 Fire Cape since 02/27/13 Slayer: 3 Leaf-Bladed Swords, 8 Black Masks, 2 Hexcrests, 26 Granite Mauls, 5 Focus Sights, 33 Abyssal Whips, 9 Dark Bows, 1 Whip Vine, 3 Staffs of Light, 15 Polypore Sticks Dragon: 10 Draconic Visages, 7 Shield Left Halves, 20 Dragon Boots, 40 Dragon Med Helms, 8 Dragon Platelegs, 6 Dragon Spears, 20 Dragon Daggers, 5 Dragon Plateskirts, 1 Dragon Chainbody, 63 Off-hand Dragon Throwing Axes, 19 Dragon Longswords, 27 Dragon Maces, 1 Dragon Ward Treasure Trails: Saradomin Full Helm, Ranger Boots, Rune Body (t), Saradomin Vambraces, Various God Pages Misc:1 Onyx,1 Ahrim's Hood, 1 Guthan's Chainskirt, 1 Demon Slayer Boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripsis Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I don't and I never will if I can avoid it :mrgreen: I like shower time (or bath time, when possible :P) as a time to relax and think. For me that's best done in warm showers. I like to just calm down and let my mind be at ease and think about whatever comes to mind. I actually do some of my best thinking in the shower. While a cold shower might wake me up or energize me or whatnot, I don't think it would be a good way of relaxing and thinking for me. - 99 fletching | 99 thieving | 99 construction | 99 herblore | 99 smithing | 99 woodcutting - - 99 runecrafting - 99 prayer - 125 combat - 95 farming - - Blog - DeviantART - Book Reviews & Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger_Warrior Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I couldn't do with cold showers. It's like going from zero to sixty in no time whatsoever... I bet somewhere in the day you'd end up crashing mentally because of it, probably after lunch where you're basically given the opportunity to sit down, stay inactive and eat lots of carbs. I tend to wash in the evenings with a hot bath to relax me and ensure a good quality night's sleep. That usually helps me with memorising information and planning my day ahead, if I wake up and don't feel so tired. | Favourite Game Music | Last.fm | HYT Friend Chat Rules | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggiwhplar Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 I couldn't do with cold showers. It's like going from zero to sixty in no time whatsoever... I bet somewhere in the day you'd end up crashing mentally because of it, probably after lunch where you're basically given the opportunity to sit down, stay inactive and eat lots of carbs. I tend to wash in the evenings with a hot bath to relax me and ensure a good quality night's sleep. That usually helps me with memorising information and planning my day ahead, if I wake up and don't feel so tired. Don't bash it till you try it :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serpent Eye Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I am a happy person by nature, and hot showers make me happier. :thumbup: Edit: It is interesting to see everyone else's results though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouchy Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I don't and I never will if I can avoid it :mrgreen: I like shower time (or bath time, when possible :P) as a time to relax and think. For me that's best done in warm showers. I like to just calm down and let my mind be at ease and think about whatever comes to mind. I actually do some of my best thinking in the shower. While a cold shower might wake me up or energize me or whatnot, I don't think it would be a good way of relaxing and thinking for me. That's the only downside of this wondrous thing. You loose the chance to contemplate the universe. My relaxation method involves a bottle of lotion, beautiful women, and partial nudity. Yes I get massages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mdeoxys Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 After reading about this yesterday I decided to do it this morning... and I failed.At first I was standing there, finding some courage to actually turn on the shower. Which wasn't easy since I just woke up.After just standing there I thought it would be a better idea to start off with a hot shower and after a few minutes turn it down to 15C. When finished washing I somehow managed to turn the heat down all the way, but I think the shower tried to say something along the lines of; ''Are you sure about this mate?'' cause it just stayed hot for another 10 seconds or so. It took me another ~5 seconds to realise I wasn't enjoying the cold water at all! Maybe it will work tomorrow... we'll see. Proud (retired) Tip.it Times Editor! Tip.it Times Archives TET event forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obfuscator Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Yeah, it's going to be harder that way because your body will be used to the hot water. "It's not a rest for me, it's a rest for the weights." - Dom Mazzetti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jrhairychest Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 This cold shower business...Does this include the groin area......? As in freezing cold water on the man spuds? :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randox Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 This cold shower business...Does this include the groin area......? As in freezing cold water on the man spuds? :xSure does. Don't worry, the twins come out of hiding once the water goes away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obfuscator Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 This cold shower business...Does this include the groin area......? As in freezing cold water on the man spuds? :xIt's not even noticeable there. My chest/back is where I notice the cold the most. "It's not a rest for me, it's a rest for the weights." - Dom Mazzetti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cow Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I tried this for a second timeShower was a lot shorterWoke me up betterFelt warm after ~30 secondsDidn't fog up mirror I get a good night's sleep and don't "crash" at school unless something happened the day before. I still like my hot bath time though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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