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Everyone has secrets - it's what makes us human. But not all secrets are born equal. For some, their worst secret is that they stole a cookie from the jar when you were five-years-old. For others, it's that they murdered the cat next door. It's all relative. But a Reddit thread asking people to share their most disgusting secrets has proved that some people are truly messed up, and honestly, reading through some of these disturbing revelations makes me realize how boring my life is. 

Let me set the scene. You are having problems with your computer at work, and you call out in frustration for someone in the office to help you. A guy from the desk clump opposite jumps to the rescue and makes his way to your desk. You gesture for him to take your seat, but he insists on standing. He leans over your shoulder, peering at the screen, trying to figure out the issue. You've never given this guy much thought before, but suddenly, you notice how clear his skin is, how amazing he smells, and how crisp his white shirt is. He is five inches from your face, and you start the electricity is palpable. How has a seemingly innocent situation become so sexually charged? 

If you've ever been in a situation like that, let me reassure you that you're not alone. Redditors have been sharing all the moments in life where non-sexual things suddenly feel extremely sexual, and I'm shocked at how many of these resonate with me. Scroll through and make me feel better that I'm not alone?

The world is split into two types of men: those who love taking bubble baths, lighting scented candles and talking about their feelings, and those who want to do all those things but would never admit to it. Society dictates that these types of things are "girly" and reserved only for women, but I say why shouldn't men be able to pamper themselves in the same way without being stigmatized? The men of Reddit thread are admitting to the "girliest" things they do, and we've collected some of the answers that may, but shouldn't, shock you the most. 

Unfortunately, there is a lot of toxic masculinity out there in the world, making it difficult for men to really express, or even get in touch with how they are feeling. Men wish they could tell women many things, but they don't know how to, for one reason or another. But a Reddit thread asking men to reveal the hardest thing to explain to a woman might be the place for women to get some insight into the mind of men! Women, this is your chance!

Admit it, you have a ton of questions you've always wanted to ask a member of the opposite sex, but haven't been able to. Perhaps you never have the balls (see what I did there?) to ask, or it wasn't an appropriate question, or you just don't know anyone to ask. Whatever the reason, you are not alone. Turns out, loads of people have these questions and a Reddit thread has kindly collated them all, so you can peruse through and see the answers to some of the most commonly thought of questions for the opposite sex. 

As much as we may hate to admit, we all know that the sun shines down on people who are good looking. Judging people by their looks is never the right answer, but unfortunately, handsome people get further in life. People are attracted to attractive people, it's just fact. An AskReddit thread asked people what things are cool if you're handsome, but creepy if you're ugly, and the answers reveal just how much life truly favors beauty. 

Having surgery is a pretty big deal, even if it is a minor procedure. With all sorts of risks at stake, anaesthesiologists have an important job of ensuring that patients stay sedated for the entirety of the surgery. But sometimes they can mess up, causing patients to wake up during their operations and of course, freak. The. F*ck. Out. I'm sure I would! Reading through these real accounts of people who have woken up during their surgeries is enough to make me pray I never have to go under the knife if I can help it... it's truly the stuff of nightmares!

The concept of "masculinity" is one that triggers debates - everyone as an opinion on what it means and who is entitled to have an opinion on it. But men are speaking up, and a Reddit thread asking men to describe what makes them feel manly might just trigger some debate among you. Scroll through and hear it straight from men what exactly makes them feel like men...

Girls and guys are different in many ways and the reality is, unless you undergo a gender change, girls will never know what it's like to be a guy and guys will never know what it's like to be a girl. All we can do is hypothesize about how the other half live and try to be as empathetic as possible to their struggles. A Reddit thread asking girls what they think the worst part about being a guy would be has revealed just how tough girls think guys have it! Read on and see how much you can relate to...

There are a few things you definitely don't want your parents catching you doing, especially when you're a teenager. Watching porn and doing drugs are a few of the things that come to mind, but the worst thing in the world for your parents to walk in on? Yep, you guessed it. Having sex. There's not really any coming back from your parents walking in on you doing the dirty (think American Pie) and you just have to accept that things will never be normal again. These Redditors reveal just how awkward things got when their parents caught them mid romp and we're cringing so hard for these poor individuals. Read on and you'll see what I mean...

When applying for a job, there are certain things that are a given, such as checking your resume for spelling and grammar mistakes, making sure all your contact details are correct and looking presentable for the interview. Well, as obvious as they may seem, not everyone knows these basic facts, as proved in an AskReddit thread where employees revealed the weirdest and stupidest things they've seen on job applications. Scroll through and laugh in disbelief. 

Being a hospital worker is a noble profession. Whether you're a doctor, a nurse, a receptionist, or a porter, you have to deal with frustrating patients every day. Everyone thinks they know best when it comes to their health, but some people really display extreme stupidity when it comes to aftercare. Hospital workers of Reddit, have shared the dumbest things they saw a patient do immediately after leaving, and honestly, some of them are unbelievable. People really are stupid. Scroll through, and you'll see what I mean. 

Sex is great when it goes smoothly. But sometimes something really awkward can happen and totally kill the moment, making you wish the ground would swallow you up. Usually, we keep those stories to ourselves, so they die with us, but these people have bravely revealed the true stories of the worst things that happened to them during sex. They're making us cringe so much, we feel sorry for them. Scroll through and feel their pain! 

Movies are about escapism - they're meant to take us away into a fantasy world, whether it's a cartoon, an action-thriller, a rom-com, or a horror movie. But even though it's not real, we still want to see plots that are somewhat believable, and sometimes, the producers just get it all wrong. People of Reddit are pointing out all the things are totally normal in movies, but never happens in real life and they've got us seeing movies all differently now.

As we grow up, we gain insight and wisdom into the realities of the world. Life is wonderful but tough and when we're teenagers, we think we're invincible and that we know everything. If only we could go back in time and give ourselves some advice on how better to prepare for the future... well, these Redditors share what they would say to their 15-year-old selves for one minute if they could and the answers are pretty grounding. What piece of advice would you give your teenage self?

Flowers are the perfect gesture for almost any occasion. Whether it's to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, the birth of a new baby, or to offer condolences, flowers are the easiest gift to send someone. Of course, the essential part of your floral delivery is the card, which expresses the sentiment with which you sent the flowers, and is usually left to the florist to write out. Typically, the messages read, "I love you," "I'm sorry for your loss," or "congratulations". But other times, they reveal the downright awkward and messy situations that people get themselves into. Reddit asked florists to reveal the most outrageous card messages they've had to deliver with flowers, and they are genuinely shocking and reveal the messy details of some people's lives!