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AIBU to change the bed sheets after DH farted in bed?

301 replies

Greyblankie · 11/04/2026 21:53

DH thinks it’s excessive. My argument is he literally fired gas out of his arse which would have then settled on the fabrics. If it had just been a small pump I wouldn’t have been that bothered but it was a big forced fart.

Be honest, is there anyone here that would have done the same? In my defence they were getting near due to be changed anyway, this just brought it forward a few days

OP posts:
Washingupdone · 11/04/2026 22:35

He should wear a pair of clean night bottoms pyjamas/loose pants every night. It’s not fair on you.

IdaGlossop · 11/04/2026 22:36

Blood, sweat, tears, semen...sheets are a hotbed of seeping fluids.

FannyCradocksDoughnut · 11/04/2026 22:36

Only if he followed through 😂

Teenthree · 11/04/2026 22:37

Isn’t The Fart Barrier a pivotal part of any relationship? How did you get to marriage without tackling this?

TeflonBoot · 11/04/2026 22:37

Was it a solid one?

LegoTherapy · 11/04/2026 22:37

To be fair, all smells are particulate.

Lougle · 11/04/2026 22:37

WiddlinDiddlin · 11/04/2026 22:09

Maybe particles of shit in the fart? Farticles? Shiticles? Sharticles?

This is the first time I have seriously considered the particulate content of a fart... thanks OP.

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki has done the job. https://www.iflscience.com/the-australian-scientist-who-tested-whether-farts-spread-disease-58972

Bottom line: As long as you're wearing pants when you fart, no bacteria is spread.

Anyahyacinth · 11/04/2026 22:38

Serious minds have pondered this ....

AIBU to change the bed sheets after DH farted in bed?
Tryanalogue · 11/04/2026 22:38

If he farts outwith the bed, you have to change the wallpaper.

AntiqueBabyLoanSmurf · 11/04/2026 22:38

This issue has been discussed internationally, OP, and the general consensus seems to be that doing it whilst lying down is absolutely not the preferred option.

AIBU to change the bed sheets after DH farted in bed?
Sunloungerhogger · 11/04/2026 22:39

LotusMandala · 11/04/2026 22:05

Did he snap first?

Grin
Lougle · 11/04/2026 22:40

The anal sphincter is, by design, our safety release valve. Farting is essential. It's why doctors listen for bowel sounds in patients. No farting is a very bad thing.

Ohhhwell · 11/04/2026 22:40

I think the fart troll is out, and this is made up for people to post their fart stories.

SqueakyFromme · 11/04/2026 22:41

If he followed through and Sharted then yes change them, otherwise just blast the area with some perfume and open a window

DeltaVariant · 11/04/2026 22:41

If you mean … shart YANBU

fart YABU

RobertaFirmino · 11/04/2026 22:42

nOlives · 11/04/2026 22:30

To be fair, everyone who has died and has also had a DH has died after their DH farted in their bed.
Just saying...

This is true. I died four years ago after my DH farted in bed.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 11/04/2026 22:42

Burn the sheets with him in them. Bit extreme I know.

BrightYellowDaffodil · 11/04/2026 22:42

@WiddlinDiddlin Sharticles Grin

SqueakyFromme · 11/04/2026 22:43

Has anyone heard their cat fart in the litter tray ? I did the other day it was adorable and a first for me ❤️

dippedydoodah · 11/04/2026 22:43

I heard a penguin fart once. It was fabulous.

Lurkingandlearning · 11/04/2026 22:46

Oh dear, you must be unaware that when you are asleep you too will shoot gas out of your arse. You’ve been doing that all your life and obviously on your side of the bed so you’ve been laying in it if not actually rolling around in it. Sleep well😬

ChaliceinWonderland · 11/04/2026 22:47

Omg I have woken the cat I'm laughing so much!!

Franjipanl8r · 11/04/2026 22:49

I tend to keep a bowl of holy water at the side of the bed to sprinkle on the sheets after they’ve been farted on.

cantthinkofagoodusername1 · 11/04/2026 22:49

Plot twist: OP is not in fact a human but is an alien sent here to observe us in our natural state.
Sheets would be changed several times a night if we changed them every time someone farted!