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Bathing is the practice of washing the body with water, either by immersing yourself in it or having water poured over you, as shown throughout history from 18th-century leisure activities to modern everyday routines even in space. It matters because it serves essential functions of personal hygiene and cleanliness across all human environments and time periods.
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thumb|360px|Detail of Jean-Pierre Norblin de La Gourdaine's Bath in the Park (1785) thumb|Astronaut Jack R. Lousma taking a shower in space, 1973
Bathing is the immersion of the body, wholly or partially, usually in water, but often in another medium such as hot air. It is most commonly practised as part of personal cleansing, and less frequently for relaxation or as a leisure activity. Cleansing the body may be solely a component of personal hygiene, but is also a spiritual part of some religious rituals. Bathing is also sometimes used medically or therapeutically, as in hydrotherapy, ice baths, or the mud bath.
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