Listerine: The Boy Freshener
I’ve had this giant, Costco-sized bottle of Listerine for a couple of years now. Sometimes I use it, but I often buy and use other mouthwashes because I find it too harsh. It’s really, basically there now for my boys to use. Boys who smoke. Boys who sleep over. Boys who just want to freshen up before or after sex. The last person who used it was a guy I was dating who walked right through my front door and straight to the bathroom to rinse his mouth because he had just smoked. When he kissed me, I thought, “I wonder how many other guys have used that mouthwash at this point.” Ah, if only that bottle could talk. It’s almost gone now, and I’ll be throwing it out soon. The question is: Will I feel sad or liberated?
