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AIBU to be turned off by unwashed hands and a small package?

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Tink3rbell30 · 16/01/2026 15:19

I've recently been dating again after a bad experience and long break. I have known this person years and we have chatted quite often so the familiarity is there. 2 things: he has a very small package and the whole thing was just very awkward and it didn't really work. And after a random conversation it turns out that he doesn't wash his hands after going to the toilet (both a wee and poo). I'm really fussy with cleanliness and to me that is very basic hygiene.

AIBU to do a 180 turn on the whole thing? He is trying to make plans to see me this weekend as we speak. My friend says give it another meet up and see as sex is always very awkward at first but it's the hand washing thing aswell.

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FudgeFridays · 18/01/2026 09:11

Yeah. What DOES he have ???

Koolandorthegang · 18/01/2026 09:24

I thought this thread was going to be about an Amazon delivery driver or something. I was not expecting a discussion about some bloke’s teenis (teeny penis) 😫

OldHackKidsInTow · 18/01/2026 09:44

Tink3rbell30 · 16/01/2026 15:19

I've recently been dating again after a bad experience and long break. I have known this person years and we have chatted quite often so the familiarity is there. 2 things: he has a very small package and the whole thing was just very awkward and it didn't really work. And after a random conversation it turns out that he doesn't wash his hands after going to the toilet (both a wee and poo). I'm really fussy with cleanliness and to me that is very basic hygiene.

AIBU to do a 180 turn on the whole thing? He is trying to make plans to see me this weekend as we speak. My friend says give it another meet up and see as sex is always very awkward at first but it's the hand washing thing aswell.

He seems proud to have poor hygiene.
He doesn't care. For some reason.

Or he's a bit thick.

You should be brave, straight enough to tell him that's a no go for you, and your home/family.
People need basic hygiene and its bad for your health. And its a turn off.

Tell him straight. For his and your sake. You're not a dustbin. You are worth more.

If he's genuinely a bit stupid and needs educating he might change his ways, but you are clever enough to write here, and perhaps he isn't.

So a massive mis match.

lovemelongtime · 18/01/2026 09:48

Sounds like a right catch , I'm desperate for a guy like that 🤣

Politygal · 18/01/2026 10:00

Apart from basic hygiene, every man should wash his hands at least before touching a woman, not to mention other bits. Heaven knows what sort of gifts he will bring you otherwise. The same for women of course. That's the ideal anyway. If al fresco sex is mooted, enjoy and wash after.

Cherryicecreamx · 18/01/2026 10:23

Negroany · 17/01/2026 23:35

He doesn't think it's gross, he doesn't even think it's a thing at all. So, he's not thinking it would undermine any attempt to impress, he's just saying it.

That's even worse. I'd be questioning his IQ.

Mimzy26 · 18/01/2026 11:05

If he doesn't wash his hands he likely doesn't wash anywhere else properly id stop seeing them because that is disgusting

Dinkiedoo · 18/01/2026 11:10

Tell your friend to date him !

wfhwfh · 18/01/2026 11:18

The not washing hands thing is awful but very common among men, I think. I was in the house of who I’d previously considered a well-presented man and there wasn't any form of soap or handwash at the sink.

So Im not shocked he doesn't do it but i am shocked he admits to it. He clearly doesnt realise it might be unattractive to you. Id tell him straight - you dont want him touching you (or any of your things) with unwashed hands.

Cherrytree86 · 18/01/2026 11:28

Your mate should date him if she thinks he sounds so good, Op.
though in reality I highly doubt she would want his unwashed fingers in her fanny

MinglyMadly · 18/01/2026 11:35

UncannyFanny · 18/01/2026 09:01

It is normal for men. Unless you’ve been with the entire male population at some point in your life, did it ever occur to you that it might just be the ones you are choosing that don’t?

If you read other posts on mn on the subject there are plenty of posts about studies and anecdotal evidence to support that this is very much not "normal" for men.

Eg numerous posts about cleaners/venue managers referencing the very significant difference in how often they have to replace soap in mens toilets versus replacing in womens.

Other men have posted in these other threads too to say the same.

If you read upthread there is a post from a man saying that this is very much not 'normal' from what he was witnessed as a men's toilet user.

If you choose to believe every man that says they do and expresses disgust that other's don't is up to you. Personally I don't.

Salyexley · 18/01/2026 11:35

If you've got as far as trying to have sex with him it's no longer dating dear and if he admits he doesn't wash his hands his actual hygiene is probably worse, why admit you didn't wash hands, it's hardly attractive, dump and block him and as extra revenge write to company he works for

Kingscallops · 18/01/2026 11:36

Unhappyitis · 16/01/2026 15:22

Absolutely NOT on the hand hygiene. That is absolutely disgusting and something he can help so on that basis, why are you even asking?

Surely you're not that desperate for someone who can't even wash their hands after a shit.

😆 🤣

Salyexley · 18/01/2026 11:37

BTW judging on small package is shallow and you should be ashamed of yourself

Kingscallops · 18/01/2026 11:41

Salyexley · 18/01/2026 11:37

BTW judging on small package is shallow and you should be ashamed of yourself

Men judge women on their bodies and have done since Eve. I think the OP is entitled to give some payback.

Cherrytree86 · 18/01/2026 11:42

Salyexley · 18/01/2026 11:37

BTW judging on small package is shallow and you should be ashamed of yourself

@Salyexley

i don’t think she was ‘judging’ him, dear, she was just honest that the size of his penis wasn’t conducive to her sexual satisfaction, that is her prerogative.

Branleuse · 18/01/2026 11:46

Tink3rbell30 · 16/01/2026 16:46

We were talking about our typical type of partner we go for, I said mine and I added but one thing that majorly puts me off is people who don't wash their hands after going to the toilet. He then said that he doesn't, why he doesn't and why it isn't an issue 🤯

Perfect opportunity to dump him now without having to mention the micropenis. It's better to dump someone for their behaviour than for something they can't help.

Branleuse · 18/01/2026 11:48

Salyexley · 18/01/2026 11:37

BTW judging on small package is shallow and you should be ashamed of yourself

Lol. Well I'd rather be shallow than have a lifetime of dissatisfaction.
I'm sure plenty of people would be perfectly fine with a more compact package. Each to their own.

Kingscallops · 18/01/2026 11:55

I'm more worried for the 3% who think you're being unreasonable 🤢

Griff1963 · 18/01/2026 11:55

😖

Cherrytree86 · 18/01/2026 12:03

Kingscallops · 18/01/2026 11:55

I'm more worried for the 3% who think you're being unreasonable 🤢

Right!! Who has voted OP is being unreasonable and why?!

Kingscallops · 18/01/2026 12:06

Cherrytree86 · 18/01/2026 12:03

Right!! Who has voted OP is being unreasonable and why?!

People with shitty hands, perhaps?

ScottishHaggis85 · 18/01/2026 12:09

Tink3rbell30 · 16/01/2026 15:48

Yes I'm the same but have been called shallow for it. And no, hands and mouths don't make it up for it. It just doesn't work. The hand hygiene is just as big an issue. My friend think it's harsh of me to cut it off so quickly and also said maybe I'm asexual?!

That is so weird suggesting your asexual for that shes mad!

Somerwerovertherainbow · 18/01/2026 12:23

Salyexley · 18/01/2026 11:37

BTW judging on small package is shallow and you should be ashamed of yourself

Most people - especially men - judge partners on superficial “shallow” things. Some women don’t like bald men, short men, older men, younger, men who they find ugly, men with beards or beardless men.

Plenty of men don’t want to be with a woman with a larger stomach, or a double chin or back rolls of fat. Some men don’t want a woman with a flat chest or flat butt. The vast majority of men want women they view as being physically attractive in the face and/or body.

You even get some who only go for blondes even though hair colour can easily be changed and is usually out of a bottle.

Unless OPs partner is one of the rare exceptions he will have chosen her at least partly based on superficial attributes.

Tink3rbell30 · 18/01/2026 12:24

I haven't heard from him today either but I know what to say when I do. I'm also not being 'nasty' about his package, I would never mention it to him. I'm just describing the situation honestly on here to get opinions. We are talking 4" hard, skinny, certain positions just would not work.. and the use of (unwashed 🤢😩) fingers didn't do it for me either, it was uncomfortable.
My friend still insists I'm wrong but I know I'm not now. And no he wasn't winding me up about being a non hand washer. He was very nonchalant about it and insisted it was fine. Will update with his response when he brings up trying to arrange a repeat performance.

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