MEN in Nottingham spend longer in the shower than women, new research reveals.
According to a survey carried out by Nottingham-based energy company E.ON, 53 per cent of men spend close to ten minutes in the shower compared to just 48 per cent of females.
And almost one in five (19 per cent) admit having arguments with their partner or housemates over the length of time spent in the bathroom.
But the survey also found that it is the younger generation who enjoy a longer soak.
The 18-to-24 age group takes up to 25 per cent longer in the bath, and twice as long in the shower compared to those in their later years.
E.ON has compiled the information to inform people that they could save more than £200 off their annual energy bills by spending just two minutes less in the bathroom.
Beverley Maguire, energy efficiency expert at E.ON, said: "It's clear the battle for the bathroom is a hot topic for many households.
"Many of us are guilty of spending too long in the shower.
"We'd urge people to think about speeding up their shower time which might help family harmony at the same time as cutting energy use, and also to find out about the other small changes that can help cut energy waste."
But the research – which asked around 3,000 people in the city – went even further and concluded that the favourite band people in Nottingham like to listen to in the shower is One Direction.
And Capital FM is the city's most listened-to radio station when bathing, accruing 36 per cent of the vote.
E.ON's top tips for saving energy and cash in the bathroom include:
The type of showerhead you have has a big impact on the amount of water you use. Fit your shower with a water-efficient head.
Modern showers heat up immediately so there is no need to run them before getting in.
A hot bath or shower helps to heat up the whole bathroom. Shut the bathroom door to keep the heat in – and help save money on your heating bill. But don't forget to ventilate your bathroom afterwards to prevent condensation.
Remember to take everything you need into the bathroom so you don't leave the shower running if you need to jump out and grab things.