A 2022 study found that 1 in 5 people eat while in the bath.

How does that stat chime with you? Are you surprised? Does it make you feel disgusted? Does it inspire a perverse fascination? Or maybe you’re one of that 1 in 5 who sees it as totally normal. Are you indifferent? Ashamed? Or proud, posting your exploits for all to see on your socials, declaring: “Naked, in a steamy hot bath, surrounded by my favourite food, behind closed doors and there’s nothing you can do to stop me #LivingMyBestLife.”

There’s a growing community on Instagram and Reddit of people doing exactly that – sharing their bath-time meals. It’s the height of home indulgence albeit with a taboo twist (which makes it even more alluring). Lil Nas X posted a pic of his bath-time banquet with the words “much needed”. A self-care reward. It’s happening more than you know. So next time you need a relaxing night in, why not give bath-time dining a try? You might get a taste for it.