Cold showers are counterproductive?

Just because something is popular, that doesn't mean its inherently bad or you're a "sheep" for doing it. I initially started taking cold showers for recovery after sports and slowly integrated them into my life because I enjoy it and it has physical and mental benefits.
Regarding health risks, I haven't experienced or seen any evidence of them. A few minutes of cold water isn't going to hurt you, our bodies aren't that fragile.

 

No you do not “know” that for certain. How do you know there aren’t other effects resulting from whatever you’ve done to block dopamine receptors? And yeah, that’s a rat. Sorry but blocking dopamine receptors in a rat is not sound evidence for anything to do with human behaviour.

Because you gave a rat a drug and it didn’t start seeking food? How do you measure motivation in humans?

Motivation to do that is dependant on life circumstances. If you are a successful good looking man, you’re more inclined to seek real women. If you’re a socially awkward virgin, you’re more inclined to jerk off to porn. Has very little do with dopamine and a lot to do with circumstance and personality traits.

 

Lots of lengthy and well-written posts here. Also lots of people typing it on their own, which I am doing now!
My shower is broken so I have a large jug that I use to throw cold water over myself and it is more shocking. I never like the idea, but I ALWAYS like the result. It's a little hardship in an otherwise easy/lazy life and I highly recommend it as one feels alive after. Cold showers are just not cold enough now.

 

I avoid Cold shower in Autumn-Winter if i can because my death neck does not seem to like it and despite the great feeling and energy i have after a cold shower, is not worthy to do it in winter!