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I have twin daughters and all three of us recently got some urinary tract infection or maybe bacterial vaginosis. We didn't get a diagnosis because we treated them at home with cranberry juice and they did fortunately go away. I realized that I think the culprit is our family dog because I saw him licking the crotch of my daughters' exercise tights that were left on their bedroom floor and then saw the same dog licking my underwear from the bathroom floor, which I then rewore (I'm sorry to admit that, but this is why it's good this is confidential. It's usual for me to wear underwear again for another day or the rest of that day if it doesn't smell.) I haven't told this to anyone, including my daughters. Is this the grossest thing you've heard in a while?
Whoever submitted this anonymous story set a new bar for open and honest confessions with zero shame, and I love that. I also love all of your hilarious comments back. This Substack community is the gift that keeps on giving, that's for sure!
Admittedly, I'm grossed out easily, but it's a yes for me.