Both, I like a good old 360 scrub.

What makes you think I shower?

Generally in my own I'm side on but it really depends on the shower's geometry.

Yes.

I face it and try to conquer the fear. Then I turn the shower on and swap between facing towards and away while the water warms up

Facing, but I use handheld one so I can point it anywhere I want. I was surprised this wasn't common in UK even though it's fully compatible.

I'm like a hot dog on a roller

Yes.

Sideways.

Yes

I think people are vastly overestimating the amount of rinsing required for a shower. Scrubbing with soapy water is like 99.9% of the shower. You don't need a constant hose blast of fresh water to have enough water to do that and actually is probably removing the soap too early.

To answer the question, away because I'm not a sicko. But obviously turning to rinse when needed.

The water comes from above you.. How do you face towards or away from it?

Both, I installed a double shower.

I do a hand stand and face the water

I have a rain shower

It's quite wonderful

Facing away is my default position when not actively rinsing anything. Either half these comments are trying to be funny with their quips about washing their whole body or they take the faster showers in the world with no soak/relax time