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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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Littlesarou · 17/01/2026 17:58

You are definitely not being unreasonable. The hygiene issue is a red flag. Sorry to hear the sex was disappointing too. As someone who reentered the dating pool a few years ago i absolutely get how nerve racking it is but usually if its so off track the first time im not sure i would want to try again personally.

MrsCrimbleCrumble · 17/01/2026 17:58

The hand washing thing is a massive ick of mine.
You could tell him the hand washing thing has given you bit of the ick.

Jane143 · 17/01/2026 17:59

On the other hand, massive ones are painful, but men seem to think that’s what we want. Average is just right

BandedSnail · 17/01/2026 18:04

Tink3rbell30 · 16/01/2026 16:50

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. I feel I need to find out from a man straight away from now on and check that they do!

I would also be put off by someone telling me I'm wrong and why I'm wrong.

Lainie · 17/01/2026 18:06

Sorry to hear you found my ex, and you don't want to know what happens to his bogeys ... run in the opposite direction ! x

CocksBolingey · 17/01/2026 18:10

Small cocks and filthy hands?! Come on girl, you deserve better. You may have been out of the dating game for a while but don’t lower your standards to that level, for god’s sake!!!

LouiseK93 · 17/01/2026 18:20

You dont have to be a germophobe to be disgusted by someone not washing hands after the toilet!

Tink3rbell30 · 17/01/2026 18:27

freakingscared · 17/01/2026 17:45

Did you tell him it is vile not to hand wash ? The sex I’m with your friend , try it again as first times might be a bit funny

Yes he said it isn't and explained why it's fine not to.

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Catladywithoutacat · 17/01/2026 18:31

Cut him off sorry but small package under 5inch you need to be offering a woman way more

AquaFurball · 17/01/2026 18:32

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 🤯

He shouldn't be surprised when you tell him you don't want to date him, he already told you he does something that puts you off after you told him this fact. He's not nice, he mansplained to you why he's not a filthy sod when that's exactly what he is.

I found out an ex didn't wash his hands when he gave me BV! First and last time I'd ever had such a thing. Run @Tink3rbell30 !

Tink3rbell30 · 17/01/2026 18:33

Chasbots · 17/01/2026 17:49

You'll end up with some sort of infection from his dirty hands.

I'm the sort who will eat something off the floor if I drop it but I would draw the line here. Just asked DH and he said he wouldn't date a non-hand washer either.

Yes I don't fancy a UTI, BV or worse. I eat anything I drop on my (perfectly clean) floor aswell but non hand washing I just can't get past 🤢 I feel I will need to ask every man I date straight away now even though it's a bit of an odd question.

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AquaFurball · 17/01/2026 18:35

Lainie · 17/01/2026 18:06

Sorry to hear you found my ex, and you don't want to know what happens to his bogeys ... run in the opposite direction ! x

Only reason I know it's not my ex (small package and filthy hands - checks out) is because OP said he wasn't unattractive and had a nice personality.

teraculum29 · 17/01/2026 18:35

thats the massive ICK factor, nope, nada, niet...

The unwashed hands nope, i will be thinking only that

Tink3rbell30 · 17/01/2026 18:35

Tuesdayschild50 · 17/01/2026 17:51

Don't lower your standards..if it makes you feel put off its a no no.
That would really bother me the hand washing and there are men who are small but chunky if you like 🤣 so that's ok but men who are really small it would bother me.
Stay as friends x

Yes I could maybe work with small but chunky and clean hygienic hands but this one was 4" and quite skinny. It just didn't work especially in certain positions.

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MrsOlderButWiser · 17/01/2026 18:36

If he can't be bothered with basic hygiene and you find it ick and I do find it ick....... Run! He isn't the man for you. I certainly would not want unwashed hands anywhere near me or my home 🤢

Tink3rbell30 · 17/01/2026 18:38

AquaFurball · 17/01/2026 18:32

He shouldn't be surprised when you tell him you don't want to date him, he already told you he does something that puts you off after you told him this fact. He's not nice, he mansplained to you why he's not a filthy sod when that's exactly what he is.

I found out an ex didn't wash his hands when he gave me BV! First and last time I'd ever had such a thing. Run @Tink3rbell30 !

Thinking about it I had BV a few times when I was with a previous ex. And I didn't have the hand washing conversation with him, I wonder if he was another non hand washer! It will be the first thing I bring up and ask from now on, even if it makes me look a bit odd!

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Disturbia81 · 17/01/2026 18:38

Life is too short for bad sex, and 100% no on the handwashing.

Disturbia81 · 17/01/2026 18:39

I’m an extremely clean person and careful wiper and even I get poo on my hands. He is grotesque.

LongDarkTeatime · 17/01/2026 18:44

Small size can be fine if they know how to use it properly BUT if they don’t bother learning basic anatomy AND not hand washing … it’s a hard no from me.

FeministThrowingAPrincessParty · 17/01/2026 18:45

No. Just disgusting.

MinglyMadly · 17/01/2026 18:46

I don't know any man that washes his hands. Even the most fastidiously clean men when they have been in my home and been to the toilet...when I go in there after them the basin and the soap are dry.

These are men that are fastidious about hygiene in other ways. It used to shock me but I've not had one man who has routinely washed his hands.

LittleMi55Nobody · 17/01/2026 18:47

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.

you are not being unreasonable with the hand washing but you are with the small dick...i thought a vagina has no nerves but clitoris and mind have...how would you feel if a lover said your fanny was like the grand canyon....

Pessismistic · 17/01/2026 18:48

Oh no op how disgusting boys are taught so early on to wash hands I think it’s women who don’t actually touch anything with using loo roll but I could not leave without washing my hands after each toilet visit. Especially after Covid. Just say what others have said you have found the hygiene a real turn off and it’s not something you can un know just say I’m happy to be friends but this is one I’m my pet hates it knocks me sick sorry. I just thought all men washed their hands after touching their penis but I am grateful I know now. I really hope you find someone more compatible.

lessglittermoremud · 17/01/2026 18:49

I would partially be truthful as you’ve already said to him that handwashing is important
Just say that as you mentioned personal hygiene/handwashing is important and since his confession of lack of handwashing you’d rather remain friends, and even if he were to say he’d do it all the time from now on, you can’t unhear that he wipes his shitty arse and doesn’t wash his hands..

freakingscared · 17/01/2026 18:52

How small when ⬆️ are we talking about ? Because micropenies would be a no go lol sorry if that makes me awful but I like good sex