A former girlfriend once told me that I am as bad as many women where a hot bath is concerned...and she may just be right! I do love a hot soak, particularly after strenuous exercise, backpacking, whatever. It feels great to fill the tub with water so hot that it almost hurts to sit down, with a stack of magazines or a good book at the ready. It really is relaxing, much more so than a shower. Anyway...I thought I would weigh in that it's not just the ladies who love soaking their tired ass!