Cold showers?

[america]

As I ventured in to the world of self-improvement with no fap and various other things, I came across something completely bizarre that I'd never heard of in my life. Taking cold showers. Not because one had to, but because of the health benefits it brings, both in appearance and vitality. I've heard taking a cold shower increases testosterone and makes your hair and skin shine among numerous other good things. Has anyone experimented with cold showers before that can speak for the benefits of doing such a thing?

I tried one today, and to put it lightly, it sucked. A lot. But afterwards, I felt pretty damn awesome and went on to have an amazing round of golf (probably just coincidence).

[NorwegianDJ]

I experimented with it last summer - roughly 6-8 months ago. I did it in conjunction with a few other things. I'd turn the shower on normally, then I'd make it hot, then remove all the hot water and alternate back/front for 60 min intervals a couple times, then I'd go hot, then repeat.

I added the hot water cause it was comfortable and aparently it has even further benefits to fluctuate temperatures quickly.

I vouch for it 100%. Not only do you feel completely awake and ready to take on the world, but I definitely think it increases your testosterone too.

It probably increases semen production too, as a hot shower would decrease it.

[RMO]

I take a Scottish shower. Start out hot, wash, rinse, then change it to cold and stay in for a few minutes. I do it in the mornings to wake up.

[america]

Aug 20, 2012 23:55:20 GMT -5 RMO said:

I take a Scottish shower. Start out hot, wash, rinse, then change it to cold and stay in for a few minutes. I do it in the mornings to wake up.

That's the method I've been trying for the past 2 days. Definitely wakes you up. Just wondering if the testosterone/immune system boost was legit or if somebody just made that up. I think I'll continue doing the "Scottish shower" method for a while now. I have noticed my mood has been consistently better, and I've been more alert.

[Wheels]

I only take cold showers when my sister uses all the hot water in the house but whenever I do I feel more energized, alert and better about myself.

I'm not sure about the other stuff but it does have a cool affect.

[JUMB0z]

I've started taking the ''Scottish shower'' this summer, but I wasn't costant with it because of going to the seaside where I coldn't take showers, I started taking them again but went to the seaside again where I am now, at first I hated them but after 2-3 days I started enjoying them and I definetly recomend them.

[Snow.za]

Started taking cold showers this morning. Besides for the fact i couldn't feel my balls after, i felt really good. I felt energetic, ready to go, and my mood was higher for some reason. I took another one when i got back from school and was able to work very well for a change. Dunno if its psychological or the cold shower actually works.

[america]

Aug 21, 2012 13:25:03 GMT -5 Snow.za said:

Dunno if its psychological or the cold shower actually works.

That's what I'm saying. It's probably mainly psychological, but whatever. It's working for me. I kind of feel the same way about no fap but I've been doing it 12 days now, so why quit?

[MickeyD]

I definitely gotta try this. Never heard of cold showers improving your testosterone and stuff but i need everything i can get to wake in the morning.

[Shampoo]

I shower hot for my hair and face while showering cold for the body. I feel like I have more control of my body that way.

[america]

Does anyone consistently feel nice and warm throughout the day when they take a cold shower? I feel like it really improves my "internal furnace"

[Sloth]

i thought this was such shit, but i started it and it felt good, kind of like it's how showers should be. I started hot, washed everything, then swapped to freezing for a minute, then back to hot. But it's all about the minute of bracing the freezing cold like a man. That's how to start a day.

[MickeyD]

Aug 23, 2012 19:16:12 GMT -5 america said:

Does anyone consistently feel nice and warm throughout the day when they take a cold shower? I feel like it really improves my "internal furnace"

Yes I took a cold shower yesterday and today and after each one it's weird I felt a increased resistance to cold.

[RMO]

Aug 23, 2012 20:21:40 GMT -5 Sloth said:

. I started hot, washed everything, then swapped to freezing for a minute, then back to hot.

now thats some manly man shit right there

[firefox123]

Apparently cold showers decrease cortisol levels, while boosting test. Also, they feel great to have.
However, i find it best when i start off cold, start applying shampoo, and then using hot water to rinse it off, cold when applying conditioner, and then hot to rinse it off, then finally cold to finish.