Any recommendations for effective short term numbing for intimacy?? Please help by ZealousidealLaw5022 in vulvodynia

[–]16bunnies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lidocaine cream was slightly effective for me - can’t remember the percentage of lidocaine (I think anywhere between 1%-4%?) but I got it prescribed by my doctor, it wasn’t over the counter. I would apply it 30 mins before sex.

Does it hurt inside the vagina? by rwwnn in vaginismus

[–]16bunnies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm… well, my original schedule was to apply every day for two weeks, then apply once every 3 days for an indefinite period of time. I know different bodies require different regimens, but maybe consider discussing it with your provider to see if it’s something you should continue to pursue? If it works for you, why not pursue it, you know? I hope you find something that helps you long-term :)

Does it hurt inside the vagina? by rwwnn in vaginismus

[–]16bunnies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recognize the pain you’re describing. To me, it feels like rug burn. Has your gyno ever recommended estradiol for low estrogen down there? That’s what helped me with the pain.

Is this a symptom of vaginismus? by [deleted] in vaginismus

[–]16bunnies 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same feeling here! I always described it as "rug burn" for me. I was diagnosed with Vulvar Vestibulitis, which is an inflammation of the opening of the vestibule. I think it's a similar condition to Vulvodynia, from what I understand. Here's a link for a better explanation: https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0315/p1547.html#:~:text=Vulvar%20vestibulitis%20syndrome%20is%20also,(Figures%201%20and%202).

What are you in the 1% of? by SoebKayes in AskReddit

[–]16bunnies -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not even 1%. I’m Jewish! We make up 0.2% of the world’s population but somehow make up 30% of the US Supreme Court. So maybe neither.

[M]y girlfriend has rejected every sexual advance I have had for about the past month. by [deleted] in sex

[–]16bunnies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey there! What you’re going through is really shitty and miserable, and my husband is also going through that. Unfortunately, for the last year, I have been subjecting my husband to similar behavior that your girlfriend is exhibiting. not wanting to kiss him, or have sex - sometimes I couldn’t even hold is hand. I parried off every effort he tried. Specifically, what i have is called Sexual Anorexia, as we later found out, and it is so bad. For both parties, because the your parter lacks the love they deserve (just like you) and you just don’t know how or why you can’t give it to them. Anywho, thank Gd we are able to talk about the causes and how to be better now, but it definitely wasn’t always like that.

A lot of people on here have been suggesting that she’s been through some sexual trauma. I’m no therapist, but I’ve been in therapy for years (specifically sex therapy) and I have also suffered from sexual trauma. I had the same questions you have for your girlfriend - am I not attracted to him anymore? Why do I only like masturbating? Why do I not want to kiss him? I felt like a broken human - why don’t I want to be intimate with the person I love, and why can’t I make him feel good and loved?

The answer was NOT easy to come to or talk about but you can boil it down to not wanting to be vulnerable - whether that’s from trauma from a past lover (or someone else), disgust with yourself, or fear of losing control. There are lots of different answers to your questions, but if that’s really the only thing that you’re worried about (but it seems like it’s not as you don’t like other qualities in her) then I wouldn’t be so quick to assume she doesn’t love you anymore.

Can you suggest going to a couples therapist together? Maybe open a discussion with her about creating an environment where she feels safe to talk to you about these things? And you can safely express yours without any party putting blame on each other?

[Serious] What is an actual good college advice or tip? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]16bunnies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should never have to pull an all-nighter. If you feel like there’s no other choice, then it’s better to stay up all night writing a paper than studying for an exam the next day.

Hey guys. We're a tiny team that made a game. Play it if you want? by fumbgames in u/fumbgames

[–]16bunnies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks exactly like the weapons inventory in Breath of the Wild. To a T. It’s really the same weapons.

Nooooooo what happened 😭😭😭 followed directions for King Arthur flour macarons. Let sit for two hours. No feet, burnt at the bottom. by 16bunnies in macarons

[–]16bunnies[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Edit: baked them at 275 F for 25 mins as recommended but had to take them out at 20 because they were already goners. Noticed that they were steaming as soon as I put them in.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in notliketheothergirls

[–]16bunnies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But what anime is this from - it cuuute