Whenever I start seeing someone new one of the first things I notice is how ill equipped my medicine cabinet has gotten during the proceeding dry spell. For example, let's say I bring a dashing bearded man back to my apartment, and excuse myself momentarily to freshen up only to realize that I used the last of the Listerine before the date. Or what about those nasty razor bumps that pop up after all of that dry humping—because of course you will shave your legs and bikini line before the date, which only makes you realize you've been using the same dull razor blade for a month-and-a-half because (shit!) it was the last one in the pack. My list after the jump.
New Toothbrush
This is good for a few reasons. First of all you don't really want him to open your medicine cabinet only to see your frayed, lipstick colored toothbrush, splayed out on the less-than-clean shelf. Second, if he stays the night and has to go to work the next day, you either have a new clean toothbrush you can let him use, or (worst case scenario) you can say "Gee, I only have this one" and hand off the lipstick stained one. Also, doesn't it just make your mouth feel all clean and fresh when you use a brand new toothbrush? Plus, it's probably just time you get a new toothbrush, right?
A New Tube of Toothpaste
I generally use Tom's of Maine baking soda toothpaste, but when I know there's lots of making out in my future, I switch to the strong stuff, chemicals be damned.
Listerine
Because you and I both know you need to rinse out that dirty mouth of yours before and after sex.
Tend Skin
Ladies, if you've never heard of this product, you will thank me later. This magic potion will make your razor bumps disappear, like, pronto. It's a little pricey, but totally worth the cost. And as previously mentioned, razor burn is easily exacerbated with new forms of friction. (The tiniest dab of this on the end of a cotton swab will dry up a pimple in no time, too. But seriously, just a dab right on the spot unless you want your face to flake off all over your date.)
Bikini Razors
These tiny little razors are great for those hard-to-reach places you'd never take your Intuition (but don't forget the Tend Skin after you reach those places).
Personal Cleansing Cloths
Or as I like to call them, ass wipes. Keep a pack in your purse and a pack in the bathroom. You'll thank me later.
New Razors or Razor Blades
Natch.
Mascara
Something about a new tube of black mascara always makes me feel extra vampy.
Condoms
Duh. Is your stash old? Then get new ones. And get a lot of them because if the rest of what's on the list does what it's supposed to, you'll be flying through them.
What's on your list?
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