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Why in the world would I bring the phone in the shower?
this post was submitted on 27 Sep 2026
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I do it all the time. Before smart phones were a thing I had a water proof shower radio. Now I use the phone for the same thing. Mostly listening to news or a podcast or something. Sometime it's a Nebula video, but in the shower I'd just be listening to it like a podcast anyway. Before phones were waterproof I used to use a waterproof Bluetooth speaker.
I've never had steam cause a problem, but then again my showers aren't long, aren't very hot and my phone is kept pretty high up and out of the way.
my showers aren’t long
So, why... oh, forget it.
Everyone uses their phones while eating or pooping. Those activities don't take long either. I choose to listen to something while showering.
It's ok if you don't understand it or do it yourself, but some people take their phone into the shower. It is a thing.
I like to sometimes take a break from my phone while pooping and read a product label, like the olden times
Would recommend every now and then
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Like a few other commenters, I had never even thought that taking your phone into the shower was a thing until I saw this post.
Just... why? Why risk it? Your average smart phone is anywhere from $500 to over $1000, so what's so important that you're deliberately exposing it to water and the risk of dropping it (especially if you're using shampoo, conditioner, soap or any other bathroom product designed to act as a cleaning agent)? Surely whatever it is can wait however long it is you're showering for?
Personally, I wouldn't want a friend/relative/whatever phoning me or answering the phone if they were in the shower or using the bathroom.
I can understand one of the other comments about using it to listen to podcasts/music/videos/etc., and at least in that case the phone is presumably far enough away (and not being regularly accessed) that it's at lower risk. Fair enough -- I sometimes do that whilst washing dishes. Still, I think I'd struggle trying to listen to something whilst actively showering -- too much other noise.
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To shave your butthole via camera
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People bring their phones into the shower?!
Always wild concept to me. People bringing their $1000 electronics into an environment not made for them. Like come on, how long are you in the shower, do you really need to be entertained while washing your body?
I’ve noticed an increasing number of people that use their phone the entire time they’re at the urinal in public restrooms. This takes what? A minute tops? I’ve also seen people set it next to the sink to keep looking while washing their hands…assuming they even do to begin with.
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You can spend 1 millisecond away from your tsunami of AI sludge!?
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There is two people in this thread
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people who read "bringing your phone in the shower" as having the phone in the same room as the shower.
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everyone else who seems to think that people are putting their phones directly under the shower nozzle.
Really poor wording on this article. Most people don't think "bringing your phone into the shower," means "leave your phone in the bathroom while you take a shower."
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Wait, are the !showerthoughts@lemmy.world people really posting from the shower?!
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I used to have a perfectly working system with a waterproof bag-thing for the phone and a bluetooth speaker somewhere outside of the shower so I could watch youtube videos while just chilling in the shower.
Also had one of those long 1920s cigarette holders so I could smoke a joint in there. I made a good time out of it.
one of those long 1920s cigarette holders so I could smoke a joint
You son of a bitch, I'm in.
Hop on loser, we're gonna take a shower.
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It is pretty amazing to me that some people really have to be told not to bring their expensive electronics into the shower. It's the shower, just wash your dirty ass and get out.
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Who the hell takes their phone into the shower?
Its where I make the most tips on onlyfans
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if you feel the need to bring your phone into the shower, you really need to take a hard look into your steamed up mirror
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Who… da fuq… does this??
Nah hold on.
Manufacturers stole repairability and the headphone jack from us under the guise of waterproofing and now you make fun of people who use the feature?!?
If I had to give that shit up then I want the damn feature. Otherwise waterproof speakers exist and we never had to give up anything.
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fortunately the Steam deck doesn't have that problem
Have the same phone for 6 years now, bring it into the shower most days, and have not had any issues.
Maybe steam has a non-zero effect but it's pretty damn close to zero..
I've been doing this for around 10 years, have very hot, steamy showers and never had a problem 🤷
Started with the Samsung Galaxy S7, one of the earlier water resistant phones, and I've been doing it ever since, across maybe 5 phones, almost every day. You'll be fine. If you are worried about drops, just use a decent case.
As for why, others have said, it's to keep listening to my YouTube video essays and similar. Stuff that doesn't need to be seen to be appreciated.
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"Why would you have the phone in the shower anyway?"
MUSIC.
I use mine for music but I leave it outside of the shower, if a shit song comes on it's my fault for having it on the playlist
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Add me to the list of people who just learned that anybody takes their phone into the shower regularly.
From reading the comments though, it seems to be a mix of phone/stimulation-addicted people and people who aren't. But I'm skeptical of those who claim they aren't.
Why people so judgmental. I'm sure y'all do shit others find more weird than having your phone in the shower.
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Sad, that the recommendation is "use Bluetooth speakers instead, which are more expendable" instead of "are safe to use".
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I see a surprising number of people using their phones in the sauna and steam room at the gym. Phone addiction is real.
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If this is you, seek help. You have a problem.
I guess I'm a monster for liking a podcast going in the shower? THE HORROR!!
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I never knew there were this many people who bring phones in the shower. Where is this world going.... People chase dopamine even while showering
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