I agree I also take my bag off when showering or soaking in a nice hot tub with no problems When at home I use skin tac I only use barrier strips when I go out I have found out the less I use the better off I am. I use a Coloplast Mio Flex one piece disposable bag so I change my entire bag 3 to 4 times a day and have my routine down to 5 mins I am 86 with bad arthritis in my hand and this system works best for me. I dont have to worry about cleaning a bag or bacteria building up in it. Everyone has to find what works best for them. Since this is my life now I try to make it as simple as possiblee