Bathe in dim lights. Using a dim light while showering, plugging in a bathroom nightlight, or attaching a wall light to a wall can help with dysphoria while you shower. Since it's in the middle of having the lights on and off, you can still see without it being too dark. Put the things that you need in a different corner of the shower before you dim the lights so you can find them easier.
Cover the mirror. If you feel discomfort at the sight of your body, covering the mirror can be a big help. Use a towel, sheet, shirt or (if possible) turn the mirror around. If the top of your mirror is clean, you could potentially use any of the bath towels in the room.
Use a thick bath sponge. Thicker sponges provide a barrier between your hand and your body, preventing you from feeling what you are touching as much.
Bathe with parts of your clothes on. Leave underwear on, or a bra. Getting partly clean is much better than getting not clean at all.
Bathe in exercise clothes. They are thin and you can wash yourself through them. They can even act a bit like a washcloth, helping the soap to lather, although it may be harder to rinse out.
Play music. Play your favorite songs to distract yourself from your body and dysphoria. When pairing this with other methods, it can be a real life saver.
Get sweaty. Go for a long run, or work out hard enough that by the time you're done, you're mentally and physically exhausted. A quick shower may be easier to bear when you're thinking more about sore muscles and how smelly you are than anything else.
Treat yourself. Get some nice bath products, like body safe bubble bath soap, or nice smelling soap/shampoo, and make showering a time to make yourself happy. Find body safe products that you like, and use those. If you can look forward to bath time for a different reason, the dysphoria will be easier to deal with. Don't use bath bombs, as these can affect the pH balance of your vagina.
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