Hygiene
Microbiologist reveals how often people should wash their bedding

Microbiologist reveals how often people should wash their bedding

We shed ‘hundreds of thousands of skin cells’ every single night Regularly washing one’s bedding is essential, right? Yet, a 2022 poll revealed that just 28% of British people do so every week. To combat this concerning illustration of national hygiene, microbiologist Primrose Freestone has provided a complete guide to bedroom cleanliness via The Independent. […]

8 months ago

Warning issued over ‘swamp crotch’ that can set off airport scanners

Warning issued over ‘swamp crotch’ that can set off airport scanners

There are ways to combat it, especially in the summer months A bodily phenomenon known as the ‘swamp crotch’ could be a problem if you’re passing through airport security. Over on Reddit, a female traveller recently shared her story of being flagged down by the body scanners despite having no piercings or anything in her […]

9 months ago

Doctor issues warning against flushing the toilet with the lid up

Doctor issues warning against flushing the toilet with the lid up

You may want to rearrange your bathroom as well… A doctor has warned people to not flush the toilet with the lid up – and after reading this, you’ll understand why. We probably all think we have a pretty standard level of hygiene. But even those of you who consider yourselves the most thorough hand-washers […]

2 years ago