Tessa ReneeDear men, it’s time we say this out loud: hygiene is not optional. You don’t get bonus points for showering. You don’t earn a medal for brushing your teeth. And washing your sheets more than once a season? That’s not a flex, that’s basic maintenance.
Here’s the truth: women notice everything. The faint smell of cologne that lingers just right? We notice. The clean nails, the fresh haircut, the shirt that’s actually wrinkle-free? We notice. But guess what we also notice the opposite. The chipped nails you haven’t trimmed in weeks, the dirty sneakers you swore “still look fine,” the towel that’s been on your bathroom floor so long it could apply for residency. All of it registers.
Hygiene isn’t about vanity, it’s about respect. Respect for yourself, respect for the person you’re trying to attract, respect for the idea that showing up well-groomed signals you actually care. Nothing kills attraction faster than someone who smells like they sprinted to the date through a locker room.
And please, for the love of romance, don’t confuse “natural” with “neglected.” Yes, women can tell when you skipped deodorant. Yes, we notice the crust in your eyes when you haven’t washed your face. Yes, your sheets smell like you haven’t rotated them since last year’s Spotify Wrapped. That’s not rugged, that’s repulsive.
The bar is already on the floor when it comes to hygiene expectations, and yet too many men still trip over it. A clean shower, trimmed nails, fresh breath, and laundry that doesn’t smell like a frat house? Those aren’t luxuries, they’re the bare minimum. If you want to be treated like a man, start by smelling like one who owns soap.
Tessa’s Final Thought:
Hygiene doesn’t make you special, it makes you tolerable. Skip it, and you’re forgettable.
Disclaimer:
This series is for entertainment and perspective. Attraction starts with basics, clean up before you show up.
Tessa Renee
