I feel like I'm the only one who does this...Is it common?

I do!

Weirdly, I usually don't when I travel, only at home. But it's been a habit of mine for years.

I do it. Its more time efficient and it feels "cleaner."

I do, nasty habit though

No. For the simple reason that there's no place to set the toothbrush when you're done that doesn't risk contaminating it.

Genesia said:

Contaminating it?

I have a spot for mine in the shower.

Of course, I live alone, so no one else could possibly touch my toothbrush.

sometimes..

AndGodCreatedMe said:

Why is that?

Genesia said:

Oh? I could name a couple of places..

dannyd5050 said:

uhh...it just is!

CarrieMpls said:

And you think bacteria doesn't grow on it in that moist environment?

Sorry, but I would never keep my toothbrush in the same place where I wash my ass.

Genesia said:

my ass is clean, thank you!

Genesia said:

Perhaps your shower is more prone to it that mine... Sure, there's a bit more water in that area, but it's no different than the rest of the bathroom, really. I can see what you mean if there's not proper ventilation in the shower (completely closed in, etc.).

AndGodCreatedMe said:

Right?

Genesia said:

Um, so you're saying you're NOT supposed to wash your ass in the sink??...

AndGodCreatedMe said:

Really? It's clean when you first get in there?

Wow - you're the first totally non-pooping person I've ever met!

some ppl must have really diiiirrrttttyyy asses..

I use to when I was a teenager, not anymore.

Genesia said:

non-pooping? educate yourself..

I am not sure if this is worth discussing but ever heard of wet whipes?

It isn't just the butt. Bacteria grows all over you. In your hair...under your arms...behind your ears - everywhere. Why anyone would keep their toothbrush someplace where all that's spraying around is beyond me.

But y'all go ahead.

Genesia said:

Genesia said:

I do, and i have a safe place to put it too

Genesia said:

After that spot on Mythbusters who'd want to keep their toothbrush in the bathroom at all. Perhaps the shower is the safest place.

Read at your own risk...

http://mythbusters-wiki.d...ise?t=anon

Genesia said:

you forgot "in your mouth," (one of the nastiest places on a human) but I do see your point and don't hold your opinion against you, you'll be happy to know
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morningsong said:

haven't watched that yet, but I have read every time you fluch the toilet it sends small particles into the air where they can land on your toothbrush.

No..never have..never thought about doing that in the shower.

I need both hands in the shower.

I keep my toothbrush in the dog's mouth. I heard theirs are cleaner than ours.

I don't do in on a regular basis but I will in a pinch. My sink is right next to my shower so after I'm done, I just slip my hand out and put the brush back in the toothbrush holder. No biggie.

There are shit particles floating all over your home, not just in your bathroom. Your toothbrush gets just as much bacteria sitting on your kitchen counter as it does your shower.

JuliePurplehead said:

Who keeps their toothbrush in the kitchen?