Survey reveals truly disgusting bathroom antics of British men and women – including a shocking habit practiced by a third of men

New research shows that the personal hygiene of the average Briton is in poor condition.

Nearly one in five British men admit they don’t always wash their hands after a number two. The same goes for one in ten women.

Meanwhile, a staggering third of men admit to washing their hands carelessly after peeing, while one in five women confessed to doing the same.

There is also no such thing as perfect oral hygiene in either sex.

According to a survey of 1,000 adults in the UK, 36 percent of men say they often brush their teeth only once a day, and 22 percent of women say the same.

Dental experts say it is essential to brush your teeth at least twice a day to rid the mouth of harmful bacteria that can cause plaque and gum disease.

Research also shows that regular hand washing can reduce the risk of respiratory infections and bacterial infections by more than 20 percent.

To prevent the spread of bacteria such as E. coli, public health officials recommend washing hands regularly with soap and water, especially after using the toilet.

Not washing your hands can increase the risk to others.

E. Coli — found in water — usually causes fever, nausea, and diarrhea. Symptoms usually go away on their own within a few days.

However, experts have also long been concerned about Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), a rare strain of the bacteria that causes diarrhea.

STEC is considered extremely contagious and in as many as 15 percent of cases the bacteria can cause hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a life-threatening condition that can lead to kidney failure.

Experts have long worried about Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), a rare strain of the diarrhea-causing bacteria. STEC is considered extremely contagious, and in up to 15 percent of cases, the bacteria can cause hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a life-threatening condition that can lead to kidney failure.

A small proportion of adults may develop a similar condition, called thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP).

The research, by cosmetics brand Faith in natureIt also turned out that about one in ten men only bother to clean the bathroom once a month.

This also applies to one in twenty women.

And when it comes to other questionable bathroom product confessions, over a fifth of Brits (21 percent) admitted to leaving products in the shower long enough to get them dirty or moldy.

The survey also found that there is some toilet behavior that can make housemates and partners angry.

For example, a third of men say they often leave an empty toilet roll on the holder when the paper runs out.

About one in five women admit to having this annoying habit too.

The survey was conducted to raise awareness of general hygiene and prevent diseases caused by it.