Just Ducky

Dear Mistress Maeve,

I'm having an issue with my roommate, and I hope you can tell me how to handle it with her. A couple weeks ago, I discovered what I thought was an innocent rubber ducky in our shower. When I picked it up, I noticed a battery panel on the bottom and the words "I Rub My Duckie." I might be a little more conservative than her when it comes to sex, but did she really think I wouldn't know it was a vibrator?!

Some days she leaves it in the shower; other days it disappears. I think it's incredibly disrespectful to leave one's sex toys lying around in shared living space. How would you suggest I take care of this situation? I don't know if I'm more upset that she would leave her toy in the shower, or that she thinks I'm stupid enough not to know what it is.

Thanks,

Just Ducky

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Dear Ducky,

The "I Rub My Duckie" vibrator is one of the most popular waterproof toys on the market, though I don't understand why. With its awkward ducky shape and creepy smiling eyes, I didn't think it was all it was quacked up to be. Plus, it reminds me of Ernie from “Sesame Street” singing, "Rubber ducky, you're the one..." But I digress.

I agree — leaving sex toys in shared living space is unacceptable. The best approach is to be direct and calm. Let her know you like being her roommate, but request that she keep her more intimate items in her own room.

If you're worried she thinks you're a moron when it comes to sex toys, try educating her on vibrator care. Tell her she should take the batteries out of her vibrator between uses unless she wants them to corrode — leaving her precious ducky dead in the water.

Like water off a duck's back,

MM

Comments

[Dr. Quackers]

Why should she care if her roomate is leaving her favorite 'ducky' in the shower? It's not like she's leaving a huge studded dong on the kitchen table.

It isn't hurting anyone (in fact just the opposite.)

Live and let live.

Laugh and move on.

[Mistress Maeve]

Thanks, Dr. Quackers.

As much as I hate being on the more conservative side of an argument about sex, I'm going to stick to my guns here.

Would I care if my roommate left her I Rub My Duckie in the shower? Probably not. Do I think it's reasonable for Just Ducky to have a problem with it? Yes.

For Just Ducky, there's probably little difference between a Duckie in the shower and a dong on the kitchen table. When it comes down to it, this is a roommate issue. It really doesn't matter if it's about sex toys or dirty gym socks -- one roomie is uncomfortable and must address an issue directly and maturely before it festers into a huge blow-out between them.

But, say, Doc -- do you leave huge studded dongs on your kitchen table? If so, perhaps we should be roommates?

;)

MM

[Ty]

Is Mistress Maeve getting all prudish on us. I agree as long as its not in the shape of something sexual, get over it. I mean what do we have to put up next, our Tickle Me Elmo doll?

[Dr. Quackers]

MM -
I'd love to be your roommate. I promise to leave my (clean) studded dong on the kitchen table if you promise to turn the volume up really LOUD when you are listening to porn in your bedroom.
-Dr. Q

[Mistress Maeve]

TY: If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck and swims like a duck -- it's a duck. I really don't see how its shape has anything to do with it.

Keep in mind we don't know anything about the relationship between Just Ducky and the roommate. This could be the straw that broke the camel's back in their household.

Believe me, I really hate sounding prudish, but sharing space with someone who's not family or a partner takes compromise. I don't think Just Ducky should have to shower with something that was previously nestled in her roomie's vagina.

Plus, I wasn't kidding about proper storage of a vibrator -- she should be storing it in a dry place, sans batteries.

[Mistress Maeve]

Dr. Q: Deal.

[natalie]

Nice post MM, that thing is so cute I mean having that cute little ducky but in other it is a vibrator. Amazing it really capture my attention. I had fun reading it. Have a great day, I hope Ill get your feedback soon. Thanks

[janice]

MM:

Nice discussion regarding rommie's ducky stuff. So your very well oriented regarding sex toys MM? Wow that's cool, I think the best way you did was to tell your roommate regarding the stuff that she left which that ducky. Now if you don't mind is it okay MM if we exchange thoughts regarding sex toys please drop me some message or feedback at janice@sexshop.net, thanks.