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Those of you who don't wash your hands after going to the bathroom, why? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

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[–] JayleneSlide@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

I have a minor hand washing compulsion, but it's not a germophobia thing. While I would prefer everyone wash their hands after using the bathroom, it doesn't gross me out like some other things, like nose-picking.

Lots of excreta aerosolize or otherwise get everywhere. While hand washing is a low bar to improving hygiene, shit is literally everywhere. Want to see something scary (depending on your squeamishness)? Get a 350nm UV flashlight and check out your home. Hell, try it right after you do a deep clean.