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Yep. This. This so much. Sponsorships get SO ANNOYING.

I got Surfshark because of one guy's sponsorship--it looked great and I needed another VPN. Then everyone else started preaching NordVPN and I developed a deep loathing for it, despite having considered it in the past.

Now my mind is in kind of "Surfshark adds were less numerous, it is superior. It hasn't annoyed me yet. And FUCK NORD."

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Definitely take the precautions that others are recommending. And invest in some window locks and a door wedge alarm.

There are ear wax cleaning kits designed for the purpose of safely cleaning inside ears, and they are MUCH better at it, you've never known what it's like to have clean ears until you've felt that satisfying pop and rush of sound and air as you pull oput wax you didn't even know was there, since your fingers and Q-tips end up just pushing a lot of it to the back of your ear canal without removing it.

However, compared to Q-tips those kits are expensive, and Q-tips are generally "good enough" so it's hard to justify the extra expense since ear wax is hardly a life-threatening condition. If you can afford to try it once though, you should. You won't want to go back to Q-tips!

Dont do that, it can do a lotta damage. Flextape might not even be able to save it. Ok jokes aside DONT DO IT. After a quick google search i assume you get something like a "penile fracture". Which is not pretty https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/sexual-health/expert-answers/penis-fracture/faq-20058154

She has a couple but a great one to start with is I Thought It Was Just Me (But it isn't) -- Hey, kinda the theme of this post heh. https://www.amazon.com/Thought-Was-Just-but-isnt-ebook/dp/B000SEHDGM

Bump.

Been feeling so fucking dumb lately. Was trying a new brain training website brilliant.org, and boi was I fucking dumb.
I actually felt so dumb, that I instantly quit just so end the misery. I'm 24 btw.

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$43, easy no tools installation (basic pliers and a butter knife doesn't hurt...)

Water is cold, but still better than nothing. Heated versions require a bit of plumbing knowledge to manage and may have to drill a hole.

Get a beard wash made for beards my friend. That’s my length of beard, wife said it made a big difference in softness. It’s less scraggly than when I was using shampoo.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTQ5C17/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9PIXCbB7ZQAJD

Hope it helps.

>We've been dating for 1 year. Neither of us can poop when we're over at each others home

I moved in with my boyfriend in March, and he was super embarrassed about farting and pooping. He would shut the door, turn on the fan, then turn on BOTH the shower and sink. It was hilarious.

One time both of us were really drunk at home and he accidentally let out one of the most powerful farts ever. I mean it vibrated the whole couch. I was crying from laughing so hard but he's like "oh come on, it was an accident." Fast forward and now he farts pretty much every chance he gets because I always laugh.

Also, I bought a poop sign on Amazon. Now every time he poops he's like "gotta put out my poop sign!" He obviously still shuts the door and turns on the fan, but no more of that sink and shower ridiculousness.

We have a pretty great relationship. I love him so much.

Oh boy https://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AwrE185bpP5bEFcASyFx.9w4;_ylc=X0kDMXpyWHR6azRMakV1REVXaVc5aERPZ0RYTVRBM0xnQUFBQUJIWlN2dgRfUwM5NTQwMDYzODUEX3IDMgRhY3RuA2tleWJvYXJkBGNzcmNwdmlkAzF6clh0ems0TGpFdURFV2lXOWhET2dEWE1UQTNMZ0FBQUFCSFpTdnYEZnIDeWZwLWhy...

Sterifab is what exterminators use for bedbugs. Ideal treatment is to spray once a week for three or four weeks.

This stuff is hostile to life as we know it. Including people. You need to wear a mask and/or take frequent breaks. If you get short of breath or light headed go all the way outside, not just in another room. You need to air the place out after you spray (even if it's cold) and you need to keep pets and children away until it is completely and totally dry.

Move all your furniture about a foot away from the wall and spray around all the baseboards, under all your dressers and such, and spray your beds and chairs, too. All the little nooks and crannies they like to hide in.

edit: Dry/wash/dry all your clothes and bedclothes at the same time. Anything you can't wash, seal up in garbage bags for a month or more. (If you just wash them first, the bugs will just crawl above the water. Dryers will kill the living ones, then you can wash and dry them to remove any eggs.)

Can I recommend Driven to Distraction? It is a fantastic explanation of ADHD and how it effects everyday life.

pasties

Something like this is what I have. They are so sticky and long lasting I wear them every day and have had the same pair since March. I truly think I debunked the system for women who don’t need bras but still nip. Pretty cheap compared to the price of bras and very long lasting. I can’t recommend this more! They’re also comfortable, sweat-proof, and not noticeable even under thin or tight shirts. The pair I got was $25 and I don’t think I’ll ever buy a bra again

I shared this thread with a friend, and he in turned shared this:

https://www.craigslist.org/about/best/lax/35274458.html?lang=en&cc=us

I swear this is one of the best reading I have ever done today. Go read it, if you enjoyed this thread :)

I’m going to glom on to this by promoting my pal’s book, A War for the Soul of America. Now available in paperback. I had the pleasure of watching him labor over it at our local coffee shop, then get some really great press for it:

https://www.amazon.com/War-Soul-America-Second-History/dp/022662191X/

> which is a form of affection is it not?

I wouldn't term it affection as much as I would fawning for attention.
I guess it's a fine line.
But never underestimate how badly people insist on attributing human motivations to various animal behaviors.

There's a great book on this topic- The Body Language and Emotion of Dogs by veterinarian/ consultant/ teacher Myrna Milani.

I wish every dog owner would read it- it will totally change the way you interpret many of your dog's behaviors.
Amazon link.

A small decorative fabric box, laid on the floor with the opening facing the toilet. Then cover the opening with another cloth, like a curtain.

Bonus, you can store toilet paper in there, too.

Relevant catholic/cremation article here

Seems you can be cremated but you still have to be kept in a sacred place like a cemetery and not in someone’s home or scattered in the sea, etc.

For what it’s worth, I went to catholic school my whole life and never heard of a problem with cremation, this is the first I’m hearing about it.

If you want to bide your internet traffic, I highly recommend that you install a VPN (virtual private network). There are a ton out there but some good ones include NordVPN and PIA (private internet access).

I think this is a false dichotomy. Have some reading material. Both say basically the same thing: you can't make a relationship work on your own. Both people need room to breathe and both need to put in the emotional labor for the relationship to work.

> ... interpretation is that you cannot force someone to love you. You have to give them the freedom to choose.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mysteries-love/201505/if-you-love-something-set-it-free

>The last thing you should ever do is to continue fighting for someone who doesn't want to be fought for.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/when-you-fight-for-love-make-sure-youre-not-the-only-one-fighting_b_9890374

Passion and comfort as a spectrum, though... both need to happen for your relationship to survive long term. It will ebb and flow.

According to this & this ~40% of reddit's desktop traffic is from the USA.

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Get a really loud, obnoxious alarm and put it on the other side off the room. Make sure it's one that won't turn off unless you physically press a button, not one that turns itself off.

Another option is to get an app like Alarmy (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=droom.sleepIfUCan&hl=en) that forces you to do things tht will make you wake up before it'll allow you to turn it off.

The urethra. It is a small hole next to the vagina, so people may confuse pee for coming out of the vagina. Here is a diagram

As a side note, apparently 40% or so of the women on Match.com say they'd never date a guy who owns a cat. So it's not simply a bias against women.

While there isn't a general bias against dog owners, there are stereotypes about and biases against women who own small dogs. Maybe everyone is just too afraid to make fun of people with large dogs. :^)

I agree that someone who fosters a large number of stray or abandoned animals should be held in esteem rather than ridiculed.

Idk why you feel the need to correct someone based on your wrong information, but the word "oneself" does exist. Try fact checking first before correcting people.

If you don't believe me, which i know you wont:

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/oneself#dataset-cald4

Und zum deutschen..wie wäre es einfach mal damit "man selbst" wie jeder normale Mensch auseinander zu schreiben und gut ist? Dann übersetzt es sich trotzdem zu oneself.

He used the term dog in a mini-parable. The whole point of that interaction is him declaring that in his kingdom the outcast, poor, non-jew, and women all play a part. Jesus takes what was the expected view of the messiah and totally subverts it.

I just did a podcast on this actually! Give it a listen if the subject interests you.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/740366/5018846-the-woman-who-jesus-called-a-dog

If you have vaginismus, you may not be able to use a tampon. That’s okay. There are other things you can use, like pads. Are you able to comfortably touch your vulva or even put a finger in your vagina? If you can’t do either, then a tampon isn’t going to be any easier. You can start with just those things, and work your way up to a tampon.

Three things I recommend, if you’re haven’t already: see if your doctor has any suggestions, get a set of vaginal dilators, and get a copy of Sex Without Pain. Don’t be alarmed by the title! You’re 15, it’s okay if you’re not sexually active. You can use the dilators and the book to help you be able to use tampons and just be comfortable with yourself. I was diagnosed with vaginismus when I was 26. It took me 4 years to work through it, and I bought every single book I could. This was the one that finally helped me. If you can’t even touch your vulva, there are stretches you can do, and this book walks you through it.

Just use a beard trimmer. Best way to go about it is to squat because this causes your cheeks to spread entirely. Then, start at your butthole and shave outwards. This will get rid of all the hair in that area.

I say a trimmer because it’s a lot safer and more comfortable than using a razor. You don’t wanna go with a razor because you’ll shave TOO close to the skin and that will cause you horrible itching and even razor bumps all up in your crack. The electric trimmer doesn’t do that.

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Also, the reason you keep wiping and are still messy has a lot to do with your diet and fiber intake. I personally use this supplement from Amazon. It’s inexpensive and works amazingly. Basically, your poop comes out a lot easier and leaving no messy residue. It’s absolutely magical.

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In case you’re wondering why I know so much about this, I am gay and getting my ass railed is one my biggest hobbies so keeping my ass smooth and clean is my civic duty.

selective mutism is a term i havent encountered before. But it describes perfectly what i did in highschool as well.Due to suffering from anxiety i shut myself out for a LONG time and prevented myself from talking to people until i felt weird AF talking to people in college. I literally was way behind socially just like you. It hurt my feelings being that way too. So i know exactly what youre experiencing.

But you know what? The fact that you can type what youre trying to say here means your brain is working just fine. There's nothing there that can't be fixed. You just don't have a lot of social skills and need to get out there and practice! Start slow. Join something in meetup.com and be the weird one there. Who cares. Just go and start talking to ppl who share the same interests as you. Not going to mince words, it wont be easy. Youre going to be the one at the entrance thinking twice about entering the room. Again, i've been there. But you will slowly feel more confident as time passes until making small talk becomes second nature to you. Just practice practice practice! FYI im in my 30's now and married with children. I have to go to social events and small talk constantly...i kind of like it now :)

https://www.startpage.com/do/asearch

https://www.google.com/search?q=Why+are+people+so+afraid+of+searching+for+things+online

because it doesn't help, although the google does link to this very post now I've searched again, so maybe people should give some useful answers

I'm so sorry you're going through that. Good news is it does get better, but you have to actively work for it. I know that sounds insanely hard atm, but it will get easier.

First I'd go get my bloodwork done to see if there's any deficiencies. Most women have VitD and VitB12 deficiencies, which make life so much harder. They also happen to have the same symptoms as depression.

As for depression, it happens to anyone. No need to feel guilty or shame yourself thinking "my life is so good, why do i feel this way". Chances are, there has been stuff in your life that has been affecting you terribly. Please, see a therapist. There are online therapists with the fraction of the price of an office therapist. Betterhelp for one can make discount on the price if you can't afford the full price.

After you're getting therapy, I'd suggest going on antidepressants as well. I've used them for 4 years. I ended up not needing them. I know there's a huge stigma around antidepressants but you would get painkillers and antibiotic if you had a broken leg. There is, however, a correct medication for everyone. So if you think one pill isn't working, just ask for another one. I used three meds in total and only one properly worked. Mental health treatment usually needs to have both a medical and therapy component, and might lead to the best result.

I'd also suggest socialising more. I hate COVID for this reason alone, we as a species need socialising. You can read this book and Johann Hari also has his speeches on the same topic on youtube.

I personally love Kati Morton's videos, especially Ask Kati Anything, because it's a tool for me to understand people go through the same things as me, which makes me feel less lonely and gives me more resources to deal with these issues.

I hope you'll get better soon! 💛

Hair holds smell, it doesn't matter what other dudes do or don't do.

Even just trimming it periodically with some clippers (preferably with a blade guard, for obvious reasons) will cut back on the smell.

There's also products that can help to double up on smell prevention, like Lume Deodorant that has a tube lotion-like version for less accessible body parts that may get smelly.

You mean a doorbell? xD There are already products you can use instead. Called like ''mail chimes, mail sensors etc'' -Some with pretty reasonable prices on a few of em if you look around.

https://www.amazon.com/Mail-Chime-MAIL-1200-Wireless-System/dp/B00103FDDU

here's one on amazon. Hope you find what you're after!

Adult chew toys are a thing!!!

https://www.amazon.com/Sensory-Necklace-Chewing-Tool-Extra/dp/B0752RGP8D/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=oral+fixation+for+adults+chew&qid=1597727735&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExWEVZQjg5OUpXNUdJJmV...

It looks like some horrible mish-mash of Facebook and Twitter. I'm on reddit specifically because it is not those.

On desktop there is so much wasted space, and for the most part is badly optimized.

It removes many features different sub-reddits could set, like CSS, custom user flairs.

I highly recommend trying the old style for awhile, and if you do, I'd recommend checking out RES https://redditenhancementsuite.com/

Treatment means that the disorder no longer negatively affects their everyday life. That's how psychology and psychiatry work. It's about the negative symptoms, not just anything abnormal.

> I’ve read a few times that a high percentage regret their gender reassignment.

Not from any reputable source you haven't. This study for instance:

> In a 2003 study of 232 trans women who had received genital reconstruction from the same surgeon, none were consistently regretful, and 6% felt regret sometimes. Eight respondents were regretful because of inadequate surgical outcomes, five were regretful because of social and family issues, and two occasionally returned to living as men on a temporary basis.

Another study.

> 70% of the participants were more satisfied with their lives since transitioning and only 2% were less satisfied. Those that were less satisfied after transitioning cited poor surgical outcome, loss of family, friends and employment, everyday experiences of transphobia and non-trans-related reasons

I could link more.

A lot of it does come down to tinkering. You do learn a lot about how to navigate various softwares (e.g. getting a feel for how task bars work, there's a lot of overlap) and how to solve some basic problems on your computer. That's certainly a first step. Think about the baby boomer generation, for example, they sometimes do not have the same internalised instinct millenials have to look for the 'settings' tab, etc, to try and sort out whatever is going on.

Other than that, there are some great resources out there to learn more about hardware, software, hacking skills, web security, etc. Here's my fave resource for that: Cibrary

It isn't clear what you mean. Do you want to make web pages that look like Wikipedia pages? Do you want to write articles that read like Wikipedia pages? Or are you looking for something else?

For the look, download the Wikipedia software, MediaWiki. In order to complete the Wikipedia look, you might need to grab some style files from the Wikipedia website.

If you want to create articles that read like Wikipedia articles, then ... learn to write, I guess. You could practice by editing Wikipedia articles. If you're really serious about this, then take journalism classes.

Or, if you're looking for something else, then please explain.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1804_Haiti_massacre

www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/03/05/kill-all-white-people-accused-killer-who-targeted-white-victims-now-charged-in-six-deaths/

Apparently, this is ok: https://www.amazon.com/Kill-All-The-White-People/dp/B009ZRZOXW

Can you imagine Amazon selling album titled “Kill all the black people?”

A Swiss Army knife isn’t a good option for self defense, a good folder with a tip up pocket clip would be a better option. I carry a pocket knife in my waistband for this purpose everyday. It’s a bit different for you than me as I’m male and wear pants or shorts whenever I’m out. The important part is practicing getting it out and in action because it can quickly become a bad thing if you don’t know how to use it. You should also look into some basic self defense classes to go along with it as you can do a lot of damage with your body in a fight or flight situation. Lastly, know when you should fight or just give up, you can escalate a situation very into something else entirely when you could have ended it by giving up your purse or whatnot. I take my and my family’s safety very seriously, the cops normally get there when it’s too late. If it’s Legal where you live, you can look into a concealed handgun license, take basic and advanced pistol training and you will definitely be ready to handle a life-threatening situation.

Edit:

https://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-1555TI-Carbo-Nitride-4-Position-Deep-Carry/dp/B0074FI28Q

If I had radiation poisoning, I’d probably shoot myself before my body kicks into rapid shutdown mode, because Radiation poisoning is just an awful way to go

Edit: that’s only if its to the point where no one could help me, because I guess you can actually fight radiation sickness. I can’t imagine you wouldn’t walk away a completely different person though

https://edition.cnn.com/2018/07/08/asia/thai-cave-rescue-who-are-boys-intl/index.html

The people trapped are children, the oldest is 16, the youngest is 11 (aside from the coach who is 25).

They are in a very precarious position where they're lucky to be alive to begin with (the flooding could've drowned them and they went many days without food or fresh water)

The cave is flooded so they have to dive to get out, and none of them know how to swim so they've had to learn in a matter of days all the correct procedures to get out safely

A navy diver already died trying to get more oxygen to them (he ran out) which just further proves how dangerous and fragile it all is

They've gotten 8 boys out now I believe but they were going by strongest to weakest so the last few will be even more fragile

One section of the cave is only 38 cm in diameter so they have to travel through that part alone which again is a lot to ask of a scared, hungry, tired, possibly injured child who could freak out at any moment.

> I feel like there are many other more important global issues that are happening...

It's possible to focus on more than one thing at a time. Would you prefer if the world went "Eh..." upon finding out 13 children are trapped somewhere and could possibly die horribly?

There is such a thing as Broken Heart Syndrome, which can develop from just about any kind of stress. I would imagine that, if severe enough, it might result in death.

As a female that squirts every time and can't help it, I can totally understand how she feels. It's not that common (chances are none of her friends do, so she feels like the odd one) and it doesn't get talked about much. And some guys don't like it or get freaked out by it, so she may have had a bad experience with a previous partner.

Reassure her... A LOT. That you like it/find it arousing. Also, that you don't care about any potential mess. By the way, Amazon has this amazing mattress cover that is worth every penny. Reassure her that she is normal - studies have shown that potentially about 45% of women experience this at some time, if not regularly.

Some tips I can share that may also help if she really wants to avoid it, because even if she gets to the point where she's ok with it, there's some days where you know there's gonna be some frisky time, but don't wanna deal with that mess. Drink lots of fluids earlier in the day if you're anticipating evening frisky times, but cut back around 4pm. Start with LOTS of foreplay. Whatever amount of time you're thinking, triple it. As you're getting closer to it, take a break - opportunity to go run to the bathroom real quick. Sometimes I'll forget about it and hubby will make a point of taking a bathroom break so that I remember to as well.

But overall, take time to discuss this OUT of the bedroom. Try to find out what about it is making her feel self-conscious so that maybe you guys can work through the underlying issue together.

Not a female, but my mom asked me to order this from Amazon and she’s very impressed with it. She used to get waxed every month but has stopped waxing since she got it. For how cheap it is, it’s worth a shot. Plus can you always return if it doesn’t work for you.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071KW9GTT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rDJgBbXQXC5HE

Bidets cost about $25-50 depending on the brand. You can get some that attach to your toilet.

Edit: $39.28 if you get it in blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P2XZDGG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VP6HFbWXEYQC7

Depending on the sort you get, you mat need to get these little seat bumper things to level the toilet seat out.
Edit because i can’t format apparently.

Some therapy would probably help, if you're not already in it.

David Goggins' story may help. He went through a lot of abuse as a kid and came out the other side.

https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-David-Goggins-audiobook/dp/B07KKP62FW

Check out that GoodRX app.. Says Adderall is about $30 for 60 without insurance but put in your zip code, strength and quantity, might be even cheaper.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodrx

There's an app on Android called I CAN'T WAKE UP and it forces to do "tricks" before you can disable the alarm.

There's a klaxon that sounds like the fucking USS ENTERPRISE is docking in your bedroom.

I love it. There's a free version, this is the paid one.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kog.alarmclock.paid

Medical research has shown that children can have orgasms before they're even born. In fact, there are Ultrasound scans of fetuses that masturbate inside their mother's womb (and were able to achieve orgasm this way). So, basically as soon as your secondary sexual organs are more or less developed (~7th month of pregnancy), you're able to masturbate and reach orgasm.

Side note: nobody will put you on any list for googling a question about human biology. That's a little silly. But if you're paranoid about the police knocking at your door one early morning, it's maybe time to get a good vpn. I use NordVPN. Just throwing this out there ;-).

https://www.reddit.com/r/reddit.com/comments/6ewgt/reddit_markdown_primer_or_how_do_you_do_all_that/c03nik6

Or use an alternative Reddit app such as Reddit Is Fun which includes formatting features.

Do you know how many people regret getting plastic surgery?

> When asked about regrets, only 2 percent of respondents in a survey of transgender people in the UK had major regrets regarding the physical changes they had made, compared with 65 percent of non-transgender people in the UK who have had plastic surgery.

Source

I don't know the answer to this but I think you'd like Lumen by Camille Flammarion, as it deals with a man who sees his past lives by floating far enough away from worlds.

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/43835/43835-h/43835-h.htm

Possibly prostatitis (inflamed prostate) or prostate congestion (which can lead to prostatitis). This can sometimes cause a discharge during ejaculation or afterwards that is really painful. Ironically, it's something that can be caused both by too much ejaculation and too little ejaculation. Other symptoms can include difficulty urinating (starting and weak stream), a frequent need to urinate, and pain near the penis. This may be something that resolves by itself or it may be due to an infection and require antibiotics.

However, I'm not a medical professional and stress you really can't diagnose someone online. If the pain continues, you should definitely talk to a doctor. There is nothing to be afraid of or embarrassed. They've heard it all and are there to help you. A doctor also won't tell your parents what you've discussed if you don't want him to (in America at least, may differ in other countries).

EDIT: A word.

I’m not a doctor. However, I’ve had a similar experience. What you’re experiencing could be something totally different. See a doctor. They may do a blood panel, do an EKG, an EEG, even have an interview with a registered dietitian.

For me, I would feel lightheaded upon standing up. It turned out to be orthostatic hypotension. .

I’ve had weight loss surgery and after I lost fifty pounds relatively quickly (but still healthy, doctor approved way), I developed orthostatic hypotension. As my body got used to losing so much excess weight, my “blood and body need[ed] to reach equilibrium” (my surgeon’s words)

It also happened to me after my father suddenly died. I didn’t eat for over a week. Not on purpose nor for attention. I just felt lost and anger, and had no appetite. Eight days later, I stood up from the piano bench and next thing I know, I’m in an ambulance and they put this weird yellow gel over my gums. (If anyone knows what that’s called, please let me know) After five days in the hospital with fluids and vitamins, I went home.

And the last time I became extremely dizzy was when my old doctor told me when I had a sinus infection, to take a certain amount of Benadryl. I felt REALLY WEIRD and not in a mental illness way, but physical. Went to ER and found out my (now former) doctor prescribed too strong of a dose of Benadryl. Took a stay in the hospital for that, too.

An olfactory hallucination (phantosmia) makes you detect smells that aren't really present in your environment.

The odors detected in phantosmia vary from person to person and may be foul or pleasant. They can occur in one or both nostrils. The phantom smell may seem to always be present or it may come and go.

Phantosmia may occur after a head injury or upper respiratory infection. It can also be caused by temporal lobe seizures, inflamed sinuses, brain tumors and Parkinson's disease.

Consult your doctor if you experience the symptoms of phantosmia, so that your doctor can rule out any serious underlying disorders that may be causing the detected smell.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/temporal-lobe-seizure/expert-answers/phantosmia/faq-20058131

This paper on shame and rage in transwomen was written by a transwoman. You might find it helpful https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Shame-and-Narcissistic-Rage-in-Autogynephilic-Lawrence/e39fc6bac98e5195d3a6699d6f39026b701c8e61

Saying that you're just shortening the word is a bit of an oversimplification and erases the historical context of the word itself.

Why We Shouldn’t Use the Word ‘Tranny’

Arguments for and against reclaiming the word.

I have, and I still think it could be an option - right?

I mean, I'm not a water-ologist, but this water table map seems pretty dry to me - although, that's rainwater... having a hard time finding ground water stuff like wadis.

There's another dude that seems to have an idea not too dissimilar as mine. I found it while looking for more water tables..but I'm not really seeing an answer there either.

https://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0geK.ZBibFcMYMA8SLBGOd_;_ylc=X1MDMjE0NTg1MTU4NQRfcgMyBGZyA3lmcC1ocnRhYgRncHJpZANjLjNUanZwTFNWS2JjeTJlY3NXZVZBBG5fcnNsdAMwBG5fc3VnZwM3BG9yaWdpbgNzZWFyY2gueWFob28uY29tBHBvcwMwBHBxc3RyAwRwcXN0cmwDMARxc3RybAM0MQRx...

https://edition.cnn.com/2013/05/22/tech/web/pronounce-gif/index.html?no-st=9999999999

An article showing the creator saying its 'jiff'

https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/linguist

And a definition of what a linguist is just for you!

r/quityourbullshit

Well, there you go.

If you want a proper IQ test, see if there is a mensa test available where you are. They have a fee, and are done in person. If you pass, you become a member.

It's not likely for you ,me, or anyone here though. They only accept the highest of IQs as members.

This seems to be the test you took. https://www.sitejabber.com/reviews/iqtest.com/amp

If you want specific games, you may be better off looking at a preservation site. I haven't used many of them myself, but a lot of people are trying to archive flash games because of its nearing EOL

.preload is the clip / thumbnail created for a file that was sent to you but wasn't opened or downloaded fully.

The best way to open it is to copy the .preload, paste it to a different folder (to not ruin the original .preload, just in case you mess up) and change the extension to .mp4 or to .jpeg.

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This is also a life hack for if you were downloading a video from Chrome but it failed to download / complete. Changing the downloaded portion to .mp4 has a chance for you to view the bits and pieces of it that did download. I would also recommend downloading VLC player - https://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html - as that player is good with playing broken files.

Oof I literally work at a dispensary and after a year of working here I still struggle with feeling guilty, anxious, and ashamed of smoking. My husband and I own our house so I can’t relate to the apartment problems but I totally get the anxiety.

Side note this song just started playing on the radio and it seems relevant. Vices

I don’t know how to describe how I have become less worried about my smoking habits but over the past year I have made appointed effort of not being ashamed about using thc products in front of my husband and our roommate. They don’t give a fuck what I do, but I still was so nervous about it.

I guess what I want to say is that if you like smoking weed and it’s legal than just do it. There’s very little risk, as long as you’re not driving high. I also like vaping thc because the smell is a lot less than flower especially if I’m smoking inside. I think the high is very similar between the two methods, but you get to dodge the smell. Edibles are also great but the hour+ of waiting for it to kick in is something to be aware of. I usually combine the two, take an edible and smoke a bit until the edible kicks in. Edibles tend to be more of a body high and I really enjoy that for my general anxiety and racing mind. But being able to smoke and have the immediate effect is really great.

All in all, you do you. There’s no real need to be worried about it especially if you aren’t at risk of apartment problems with the smells from neighbors or association. It took me a year of pointed effort to not be ashamed and I still have anxious moments about the whole thing.

I don’t know if this is any help but yea. I get it.

> masterclass subscription

Thanks for commenting.

I've never heard of this before, so just wanted to be sure I found the right one: https://www.masterclass.com/

Is that what you're talking about?

We're a good deal unaware of our own mental processes, but I would note: Sadness makes us more still, and stillness is arguably vital to our interests.
I'm aware that bad weather, illness and some other adverse circumstances can make a part of me satisfied, because, thanks to them, I'm getting an excuse a) to not try to give a first-rate performance b) to be quieter and more reflective.
It's similar with sadness. It allows mental processing of kinds that happiness - disallows.

And I'll suggest there are must be people who seek the feeling of sadness: there is popular music designed for the listener to wallow in sadness, melancholy, or nostalgia...

I think the issue is a combination of things (not enough mental health programs, too many guns, the gun laws etc) I found this site quite interesting.....gun problems ....basically there’s too many guns.....

the only advice i can say is, join meetup.com see what going on in your area, or see there a Facebook group in you area for what you enjoy, or just go to a bar see if there anyone else sat by themselves and just go sit next to them and start conversation and see where goes from there you become more social and you find that a change in your feelings

I've never tried them personally (not a smoker), but they're stuff like this. They might be similar to what you found as props, though

I'm not sure if they tend to taste bad/are unenjoyable. They've never been super popular, so it wouldn't surprise me. Local smokeshops usually have some, if you ask for herbal cigarettes. The type of herb varies.

These days everyone seems to prefer vapes, and you can get nicotine free (or just reduced % nicotine, and slowly reduce it) cartridges. They're a lot more popular, from what i can tell. You still get most of the effect with smoke, having something in your hands. Not quite the same, but for most smokers it seems to be close enough. And way better in the flavor department

That's gonna make it even more unsafe
I wouldnt trust a VPN company like NordVPN, the Tor Browser is safe enough, it has multiple Relays that make it impossible to track, a VPN might even make it unsafer because you never know what a VPN company logs about you.
And you shouldnt be worried about that as long as you're not downloading terrabytes of child porn
To sum it all up : VPN + Tor is bullshit

People labeling someone as stupid... first of all, it’s a generalization. Statistically it is impossible that someone is bad in everything. You just need to find your passion and practice. When Teachers and students label people as stupid, they compare based on a scale that judges how someone is climbing trees, let it be a human, a fish, a monkey, or a bird. To hp you better understand what might be going on in people when they say things like this and to maneuver in life emotionally, I highly recommend you this book: Connecting Across Differences: Finding Common Ground with Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime https://www.amazon.com/dp/1892005247/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_L.dcGb5Z4HR13

There are so many laws and they are so convoluted and contradictory that many Americans commit felonies every day without even knowing it.

If you ever pissed off the Federal government enough, they can probably find something you're doing that is illegal and wrap you up in all sorts of trouble. There is a book about this. https://www.amazon.com/Three-Felonies-Day-Target-Innocent/dp/1594035229

Amazon: Sunsturm Dust Mask Reusable Cotton Face Mouth Mask with Activated Carbon Filter for Gardening Woodworking Mowing Outdoor Washable Mouth Mask (Color 6) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083LYH79X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_Dp-UFbJPQDSGX?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Here we go. How To Start a Conversation and Make Friends by Don Gabor.

Also, don't let other people's projections become your truth.

Either an incontinence pad (you can buy reusable fabric ones) or a plastic trash bag with a towel on top (the towel catches the moisture, the bag protects the bed).

https://www.amazon.com/Medline-Washable-Underpads-incontinence-reusable/dp/B000FED594/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=reusable+incontinence+pads&qid=1605757589&sprefix=reusable+incontinence&sr=8-3

I did some research with google (and invite you to do your own as well, because you may be better than I!) and didn’t find much, however. this one is actually the one I own (I bought it at Walmart, but this Amazon link has a picture) it doesn’t get that hot, but.. I don’t recommend touching it either way. Just manage the cord, and move it when it’s not on. Hope this helps!!

basically this here from amazon: the more it has the more you can do with it, the more you need, the more you can do,... . it doesn't have to be the one i linked to, but something like that. it may not be cheap at first, but it's a long term investment

Do you like making things like models? Try the Metalearth models that I know Amazon has.

I actually went and bought it at a store. I found the same one on amazon (although I'm not sure if this is the wireless one). It's called the palm power, if the link doesn't work. It's actually about 8" though.

https://www.amazon.ca/BMS-Palm-Power-Massager-Fuchsia/dp/B006QSCRC4

they do! I got a metal one on amazon for $15. looks like a zippo and has a nice weight to it. I'd recommend getting a more open faced version like this: https://www.amazon.com/Rechargeable-Windproof-Flameless-Electric-Cigarette/dp/B077STQDV3/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=arc+lighter&qid=1555429141&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

I got mine from the same company and they'll replace it outside of the warranty if anything happens to it.

You could try Regrann? - it allows you to share/repost someone else's IG post and credit them in your post. The free version is a bit limited but it was only a few £/$ to buy full version https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jaredco.regrann

Yeah and if you don’t have any money to spend on a VPN try getting TunnelBear, it is a VPN owned by mcafee but it only have a limited amount of mb you can use. MB will be taken from the account everytime you have the vpn on and when you are done, turn off the vpn so you don’t lose any MB.

> Do I need to buy ethernet cables and a router and start up with a new provider?

You could do this, which would mean you'd probably have a faster connection than everyone else if they're on a shared connection, but you'll also be paying for that internet yourself, too.

EDIT: You'd also need a modem in addition to the router. These days it's easy to find a 2-in-1 combo device (modem and router built in). Many internet service providers (ISP) also rent out their equipment but it's not that cost effective - if you buy a modem and router it's a one-and-done purchase that will pay itself off after like a year (compared to leasing from a company).

> Do I need a VPN?

It's not a bad idea to get at least a VPN if you're going to be using the public Wi-Fi. I recommend Proton or Nord (I hate Nord's advertising scheme but they are consistently one of the highest ranked one) or Private Internet Access (PIA).

Proton has a free service, though it limits your server options and you get slower connections with it.

/r/ftm?

This is what my friends (and boyfriend) who are FtM use. You can look up others on Etsy too. Just something like "FtM stroker" or something like that.

Mostly South England around Warwick. This is what I'm referring too.

I remember, because it made me mad every time I went into a restroom and they had them. Especially at hotels.

There’s a really interesting book on this called 40 Million Dollar Slaves: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forty-Million-Dollar-Slaves-Redemption/dp/0307353141

“Rhoden's $40 Million Slaves weaves a compelling narrative of black athletes in the United States, from the plantation to their beginnings in nineteenth-century boxing rings to the history-making accomplishments of notable figures such as Jesse Owens, Althea Gibson, and Willie Mays. Rhoden reveals that black athletes' "evolution" has merely been a journey from literal plantations --where sports were introduced as diversions to quell revolutionary stirrings --to today's figurative ones, in the form of collegiate and professional sports programs. He details the "conveyor belt" that brings kids from inner cities and small towns to big-time programs, where they're cut off from their roots and exploited by team owners, sports agents, and the media. He also sets his sights on athletes like Michael Jordan, who he says have abdicated their responsibility to the community with an apathy that borders on treason.”

My mom bought me one of these kits, and it has been amazing! The little lighted probe makes them really easy to see. There are some nicer ones available with more tools, too. I have a really sensitive gag reflex so I can’t just dig them out like you see on YouTube, but just poking around at them seems to move them out faster.

there’s an incredible book called

The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, and the Collision of Two Cultures (FSG Classics) by Anne Fadiman (2012-04-24)

it discusses the intersection between disability , culture and the american medical system.

many “spiritual” people in the past had concurrent physical / mental illnesses which were seen as supernatural powers.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0374533407/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_b2WoFbF55ABHY

There are a few things to do, not to fear. So one, have you heard of incense matches? They’re are these Incense Matches: Lot of 10 Assorted Variety Scented Match Books, 300 strikes! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VPKYABO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZASdFbQYY3ZPQ And let me tell you they work WAY better then regular matches. The next thing you can do (and this works) is poo pourri Poo-Pourri Before-You-Go Toilet Spray, 4 oz, Original Citrus, 4 Fl Oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0108XRHJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VESdFbBDWHXMP Get the citrus. I have 2 boys in their early 20s, they use this or feel the wrath lol... seriously it works, try both. :)

There are apps that will prevent you from using your phone for a set period of time or something similar depending on your settings

Edit: I suggest "Forest" it's an app where you earn coins and grow digital plants by not using your phone and you can trade coins for them planting actual trees in real life

Link to play store for Forest

It's an Android app. I almost exclusively browse Reddit on mobile.

If you're on desktop, the Reddit Enhancement Suite can also block subs.

Space: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mrigapps.andriod.breakfree.deux

Your hour: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mindefy.phoneaddiction.mobilepe

Edit: added another app

This is only someones up, you can use it to DDOS them but usually, anyone with half a brain would not click a dodgy link.

Your location is only your nearest city, sometimes your second nearest city. It isn't accurate for a normal person, the police contact your ISP to get the registered address for that IP.

Also, your IP is collected by all the websites you visit, this just makes it public to that person.

Restarting your router will usually grab you a new IP.

Nord VPN or Mullvad is good VPN options at the moment if you're interested.

I use NordVPN and haven’t had any problems with it. Admittedly I don’t read comments, so I’m not sure what people are complaining about. I can say that I don’t have any problems connecting, it seems to provide plenty of simultaneous connections, it runs on all of my devices and doesn’t seem expensive. So I can honestly say it seems fine to me.

It could just be competitors trying to reduce the value of their brand... I don't think there's anything wrong with NordVPN but some people don't like their marketing strategies. Best to do some proper research instead of believing random comments

I will keep it short because if I start telling you the benefits of a paid VPN service especially for a gamer then that's gonna take very long. I can understand you don't want to spend on a paid VPN service but trust me when I say this there are quite a few cheap yet amazing VPN services, such as Ivacy, which can solve your said issue. Otherwise, you will never be satisfied with a free VPN.

Oh and also that Ivacy is available at an 87% black Friday discount so don't let this opportunity go waste.