837: WHEN KIDS FIND YOUR SEX TOY STASH
“If you are feeling embarrassed now, just remember that it will become a funny story in the future.” —Anonymous
Although the stories are usually funny in the long term, having kids stumble upon your intimate toys can be mortifying in the moment.
If it’s ever happened to you, you’re in good company. Over half of the ONE Family (52%) has experienced this awkward encounter.
And many of you were generous enough to share your hilarious stories!
Whether it’s an innocent toddler getting into your stash or a curious teen asking about these special toys, how you react to these situations can be an opportunity to build emotional intimacy with your spouse.
Here are some humorous moments that you’ve experienced in the ONE Family:
A Familiar Buzz: One wife shared the moment she realized her son had gotten into her bedside table. She and her husband were standing in the kitchen when their son approached with a massager. At just 6 years old, the little boy put the massager on the back of his mom’s neck and asked, “Does it feel good, Mom?” She instantly recognized the rhythm. It wasn’t the massage gun… but the vibrator!
Very Special Treasure: Another wife shared a story that her four young sons were playing “pirate treasure” and stumbled upon some penis rings that they included in their loot. The wife was amused, but her husband was mortified!
An Awkward Race: One person shared that while Grandma was babysitting the kids, they had a race with three vibrators to see which one would cross the finish line first!
There were tons more stories like these that just make you chuckle.
Of course, these stories are a good reminder to assess with your spouse how you’re choosing to store these more delicate items.
With a few proactive decisions, you can save yourself from some embarrassing moments!
Among the ONE Family, you have plenty of systems for keeping your sex toy stash accessible and secure:
- Teach your kids not to come into your bedroom without knocking.
- Have a bag or box with a padlock that kids can’t get into.
- Store your toys in discreet locations or secret safes.
Sex toys can be a fun way to enhance your sexual intimacy. And yet, you might need to get a little creative to make sure your toys are easily accessible while also being safe and secure.
When the awkward moments arise, look at them as an opportunity to strengthen your 6 Pillars of Intimacy®. You can laugh together, improve communication, and create funny memories that become part of your marriage story.
So take a few moments this week to talk with your spouse and assess how you’re safeguarding your sex toy stash. Remember, your systems will likely change over time, so decide on something that works for now.
It’s these little steps that lead to an extraordinary marriage.
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