As we are deep in the delightful journey of anal dilations, I suddenly realize we’re running critically low on lubrication gel. In a moment of panic, I turn to my husband and confess, “I should have ordered a bigger tube! I mistakenly got the tiny one!”

“No worries,” he says, “I’ll just swing by Tesco and grab some. It doesn’t have to be the same brand, right?”

I encourage him to go for it. But wait! Almost immediately, he backtracks, deep in thought about the potential situation: making awkward eye contact with the cashier while carrying a tube of KY during the weekly shop. We both burst out laughing.

And then there’s the added complexity—our 10-year-old has a rather “cucumber-intensive” diet, so a hefty cucumber or two is always on our shopping list.

What I’m trying to say is that even in the midst of what feels like a horrible situation, there’s always a little humour to be found. I’m genuinely grateful that, as a couple, we can share in these moments and laugh—because really, what else can you do when life gets a bit too slippery? Pun very much intended! So lube is in my Amazon basket so save the day!