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Stray Pubes

78 replies

Thewitchishome · 26/11/2025 06:31

I cannot believe I'm asking for opinions on this....

Over the last few months I've found the odd lone pube in the bathroom sink. They're not mine. I suspect DP because he's the only one in the house with the ability to shed such bodily hairs!

It's only ever one, and it's happened about 5 times over the course of around 8 weeks.

Never in the history of over a decade have I found his pubes in the bathroom sink!

Why now?

Yes, I feel suspicious. Am I paranoid, much?

Our sex life is nonexistent but I'm not after advice about this.

OP posts:
NNforthispost · 26/11/2025 21:47

As a PP said my partners pubes look similar to his chest and beard hair so a stray hair could be from anywhere (even his armpits if he’s having a quick flannel wash of pits before work). I also like an early start at work as (especially if it’s a busy office) that’s when I can clear lots of work before the chatterers come in and start distracting me.

On the flip side though I knew a guy who did leave for work at 6am to meet his co worker OW prior to work…. Sorry, I know that’s not much comfort and I wish I could say otherwise.

If it was me I’d just ask him face to face when he’s had a couple of wines and then I’d know from his expression if he was lying. Question is - can you tell when he’s fibbing about something?

Roopdedoop · 26/11/2025 22:15

Lamentingalways · 26/11/2025 18:14

Oh god I wish there was a laughing reaction!

Also tried to find the laughing reaction to this comment 😂

AnonymouseDad · 26/11/2025 22:23

I shower regularly. At least every other morning or every day if I'm going to be active at work as that normally means being in unusually close proximity to other people so its only polite.

What i have noticed over the last few years is feeling a bit sweaty only around the crotch area when I get warm so I take the opportunity to have a quick wash at the sink. Not for hygiene as I know I am clean but more to feel comfortable.

It could be that your partner feels the same.

I recently found out my wife does the same too.

Inwhitelights · 26/11/2025 22:27

Nothing to do with the pubes but my exh was leaving extra early for work to ‘make some time up’ or to ‘catch up on some work whilst it was quiet’ when in fact he was having an affair with someone from work and he’d drive to hers, do the business then drive her into work for 9am! Nice, esp as I worked there too

Wreckinball · 26/11/2025 22:35

Is he flossing his teeth with a pube before work? Are you on a budget? Can you afford dental floss?

Shegotanology · 26/11/2025 22:37

Probably coming out into his hand after a wee. At least it shows he washes his hands.

Jimpson · 26/11/2025 22:57

I think you need to bite the bullet and tell him what you’re finding. He is definitely getting his dick out over the sink but to what ends, we can only guess. I would also start taking photos so you have evidence if he starts playing dumb when you confront him.

HughGrantsfurrysquirrel · 26/11/2025 23:51

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 26/11/2025 07:32

I insist DH leaves home in the morning with a filthy cock so I know he will stay faithful.

😅🤣😂.

HughGrantsfurrysquirrel · 27/11/2025 00:24

AnonymouseDad · 26/11/2025 22:23

I shower regularly. At least every other morning or every day if I'm going to be active at work as that normally means being in unusually close proximity to other people so its only polite.

What i have noticed over the last few years is feeling a bit sweaty only around the crotch area when I get warm so I take the opportunity to have a quick wash at the sink. Not for hygiene as I know I am clean but more to feel comfortable.

It could be that your partner feels the same.

I recently found out my wife does the same too.

Ah the joys of having a toggle and two you can dangle over the sink at your leisure 😅.
I did a spot of gymnastics in my youth, but I'm afraid my sink straddling days are long gone😯.
I'd love to know your wife's secret to choreographing a lady wash without flooding the floor! 😆

SorryNotSorry00 · 27/11/2025 00:34

Inwhitelights · 26/11/2025 22:27

Nothing to do with the pubes but my exh was leaving extra early for work to ‘make some time up’ or to ‘catch up on some work whilst it was quiet’ when in fact he was having an affair with someone from work and he’d drive to hers, do the business then drive her into work for 9am! Nice, esp as I worked there too

I thought of this scenario when OP mentioned husband leaving for work earlier than needed.

Snowontheroof · 27/11/2025 01:38

DH rinses his penis in the sink every time he has a wee (he wipes with loo paper first). I think it's overkill, but it doesn't bother me - after all we wash our hands in there after using the loo.

UpDownAllAround1 · 27/11/2025 02:10

I cannot believe you are asking it either

UnwantedOpinionBelow · 27/11/2025 04:10

I've heard straying eyes lead to straying pubes. Becareful OP, if you find a toenail he is definitely having multiple affairs.

AllGoodNamesRGone · 27/11/2025 06:24

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 26/11/2025 07:32

I insist DH leaves home in the morning with a filthy cock so I know he will stay faithful.

🤣🤣

Dammila · 27/11/2025 06:35

The obvious way to find out is to go to his work one day very soon after him. If he's not there then you have your answer.

Coconutter24 · 27/11/2025 06:43

CalmShaker · 26/11/2025 16:29

Why not pay for a DNA test? You can request a 'like for like' sequencer which is where 2 sample are compared, much cheaper then a family tree or ancestry type. You would need to take a sample from his head but this would then rule out a potential mistress entering your house when you are out which I think you were eluding to

A mistress entering the house before 5am whilst OP is in bed?

CalmShaker · 27/11/2025 07:17

Coconutter24 · 27/11/2025 06:43

A mistress entering the house before 5am whilst OP is in bed?

Yes apologies, reading my reply now whilst sober I realise it may not be best solution

HelpMeGetThrough · 27/11/2025 11:28

Wreckinball · 26/11/2025 22:35

Is he flossing his teeth with a pube before work? Are you on a budget? Can you afford dental floss?

He’s probably clearing his throat in the morning.

Coconutter24 · 27/11/2025 13:14

CalmShaker · 27/11/2025 07:17

Yes apologies, reading my reply now whilst sober I realise it may not be best solution

🙈😂😂

whattheysay · 27/11/2025 13:20

BabyHairs · 26/11/2025 09:15

I’m sorry this thread has me bewildered. Is it really normal for some of you for your partner to ‘wash his cock’ over the sink? Or wank into the sink?

Both are quite grim and I wouldn’t accept that feral behaviour in my house! You’re supposed to wash in the shower and I certainly don’t want sperm where I brush my teeth.

I’m thanking my lucky stars for giving me a well trained husband.

It’s a sink, you aren’t going to lick it so does it matter if there’s some sperm in it it’ll be washed away.
I assume you’ve had sex before so you’ll have had sperm in worse places than a sink

Inwhitelights · 27/11/2025 16:47

SorryNotSorry00 · 27/11/2025 00:34

I thought of this scenario when OP mentioned husband leaving for work earlier than needed.

Yep, it happens.

BabyHairs · 28/11/2025 09:06

whattheysay · 27/11/2025 13:20

It’s a sink, you aren’t going to lick it so does it matter if there’s some sperm in it it’ll be washed away.
I assume you’ve had sex before so you’ll have had sperm in worse places than a sink

I think it’s uncivilised and unhygienic. That’s like saying they can use the sink as a urinal, after all it’s getting washed away.

I have had sex, but sperm does gross me out, so that might have something to do with it. Ignoring that my little one brushes her teeth at the sink, it’s not a place for penises.

I actually spoke to DH about this thread, he confirmed never even considering putting his parts in the sink. Because he is not feral.

whattheysay · 29/11/2025 09:02

BabyHairs · 28/11/2025 09:06

I think it’s uncivilised and unhygienic. That’s like saying they can use the sink as a urinal, after all it’s getting washed away.

I have had sex, but sperm does gross me out, so that might have something to do with it. Ignoring that my little one brushes her teeth at the sink, it’s not a place for penises.

I actually spoke to DH about this thread, he confirmed never even considering putting his parts in the sink. Because he is not feral.

Yeah that does sound a little uptight, your dd uses the bath I presume, and a penis has been in that.
Its not feral to wash sperm off hands in the sink or wash a penis in the sink, a penis shouldn’t be so stinking dirty that it would contaminate the whole sink.
But that’s fine if you don’t like to do it because you’re grossed out by sperm and penises, however not everyone has the same feelings and there’s nothing actually wrong with it.

StarlightLady · 29/11/2025 09:13

whattheysay · 29/11/2025 09:02

Yeah that does sound a little uptight, your dd uses the bath I presume, and a penis has been in that.
Its not feral to wash sperm off hands in the sink or wash a penis in the sink, a penis shouldn’t be so stinking dirty that it would contaminate the whole sink.
But that’s fine if you don’t like to do it because you’re grossed out by sperm and penises, however not everyone has the same feelings and there’s nothing actually wrong with it.

This.

Personally, I’m rather fond of penises. 😀

MeTooOverHere · 29/11/2025 09:18

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 26/11/2025 07:32

I insist DH leaves home in the morning with a filthy cock so I know he will stay faithful.

gave me a great chuckle 😆