I went in for a routine dental checkup and possible cleaning. No big deal just the usual cleaning, mild existential dread, and accidentally getting a little excited.
Everything was fine until my dentist was counting my teeth, and his gloved fingers grazed my lips and tongue for sometime, I looked up at him through those weird tinted glasses they give you, and just… froze.
Not in fear. Not in pain. Just in the sad, quiet realisation that I have not been touched in months and my brain decided this was intimacy.
I walked out with clean teeth, an appointment in six months, and the crushing awareness that I’ve hit some kind of single-person low. I even thought about calling him.
I think I need a hug. Or a date. Or maybe just less imagination.
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Open up the apps lol
Same thing happened to me when i was getting my hair cut, she kinda massaged my shoulders for a sec and i enjoyed it too much that i felt it was weird and never went back
This is way too relatable why is the dentist suddenly the most intimate moment of the month? Clean teeth and an emotional crisis.
My last dentist used to rest her breasts on my head but the guy that replaced her hasn’t yet.
RIP to her DMs 😮💨
But seriously, I suggest a plant or a pet if another person doesn’t come into the mix. It’s surprising the joy one can find in being a nurturer of all the things.
How long has it been?
I just read another post similar to this about a barber appointment. Do you need a hair cut? Maybe ask for an extended scalp massage for a bigger tip? I’m not even kidding, I know what you mean. Hugs are obvi ideal, but goddamn does a good scalp massage and good hair cut feel nice. Sending you an e-hug, friend.