Bathing

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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