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I’m not sure if I’m overreacting or not… I had my sister and her family visiting me over the weekend, and it was as fun as it always is, except for on small incident that was the “cork in the wine”. While they were here they used my shower, as they always do, but this time around my brother-in-law used my shower scrub — without asking!

He is a big and hairy guy, and I have no idea which part of the body he used the scrub on! I’m too embarrassed to call and find out, and I don’t want to throw the scrub out, as it’s one of the best ones I have ever owned.

I often just end up sitting in the washroom and being too afraid to use it. I can’t believe he did this to me!

Do you think it’s ok if I use it to wash myself?

Does it really matter which part of the body he used the scrub on? Would you feel better if you knew that he only used it on his back, chest or armpits? I don’t think so…

The good news is that most shower scrubs can be tossed in the washing machine, or soaked in bleach and other cleaning agents. However, even though the scrub might get completely sterilized — you will always know that someone else has used it. Are you strong enough mentally to overcome such an awful truth?

I would recommend sterilizing the scrub and storing it away. Start practicing meditation and when you have full control over your emotions: bring out your favourite scrub again! Meanwhile you just have to find another scrub, or use a washcloth. I know it’s not the solution you hoped for, but unfortunately it’s the only one I can think of.

In the future when you have visitors, lock-up everything you don’t want to have touched. It’s the only sure way to avoid these kinds of disgusting disasters.

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