Why do people get static electricity shock during winters the most? What causes it and what can be done to prevent or at least reduce it?

Question

OP is getting a lot of shocks this year but this STUPlD auto M0d is deleting this post so explain the causes and if there are ways to reduce these shocks

In: Physics

Answer 1

I actually talked to my doctor about this because I kept getting zapped so bad.

She suggested making sure my skin was hydrated and not dry. She explained it, but I don’t really remember why now. I started using more lotion after her recommendation and the number of shocks I received dropped drastically.

So it while humidifying the air should help, hydrating yourself should too.