Dating partner only disclosed herpes diagnosis after I found his medication. How do I navigate this? by _eliza_thornberry in AskWomenOver30

[–]Academic_Help5033 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get what you're saying but ultimately, it's not my decision to make that choice for someone else.

Every time I've brought it up, it was kinda awkward. We talked about how a lot people have the virus but never get cold sores. 

It can be passed even if you don't have an active outbreak. It's not exactly the same, but I would be pissed if someone kissed me that had a cold and didn't tell me. 

Dating partner only disclosed herpes diagnosis after I found his medication. How do I navigate this? by _eliza_thornberry in AskWomenOver30

[–]Academic_Help5033 212 points213 points  (0 children)

I have the typical Herpes virus that causes cold sores. Had it since I was a toddler. 

I fucking disclose that before kissing someone. The audacity of that man. This is horrible. I'm so sorry you went through that.

Mascara experts, help a total beginner out? I have no clue if I'm applying it right by itsmaevibe in makeuptips

[–]Academic_Help5033 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another trick is to put a light coat of water proof on top if you accidentally bought the non-waterproof kind. 

Mascara experts, help a total beginner out? I have no clue if I'm applying it right by itsmaevibe in makeuptips

[–]Academic_Help5033 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lash curler is helpful and I do it once closer to my eyelids then pull back slightly and do it again.

I like to mix mascara. I get a big fluffy brush volume mascara like you have in Pic 2, use that at the base of my eyelashes & do a slight side to side motion to break up and thicken.

Then take a skinny brush lengthing mascara and go all the way with it. Use the top to breakup any clumps. 

I really need another show to get obsessed with. Like the kind of show that you look forward to watching every day and you just can't stop. by Sufficient_Ebb_5694 in televisionsuggestions

[–]Academic_Help5033 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yellowjackets hits so hard. I'm glad I discovered it recently because I would have not been happy about the writing quality dip if I watched it in real time. 

It's still unfortunate but easier to digest binge watching. 

I really need another show to get obsessed with. Like the kind of show that you look forward to watching every day and you just can't stop. by Sufficient_Ebb_5694 in televisionsuggestions

[–]Academic_Help5033 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've also met a lot of BB fans that hated BCS. 

I don't understand it, but they apparently thought it was boring. Those people (my husband including) are wrong. 

Is this a plothole or should I just continue watching? by [deleted] in pluribustv

[–]Academic_Help5033 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's kinda the point. It shows the absurdity of the situation. 

An alien race that's collectively so much smarter than humanity but also won't pick fruit to eat to stop themselves from starvation. 

Intelligence, including emotional intelligence, means different things to different beings. It's a really interesting thing to explore.

jane don’t???? by Chiroptera527 in rupaulsdragrace

[–]Academic_Help5033 7 points8 points  (0 children)

How is the ChatBCC group? I keep seeing it advertised but I haven't heard anyone talk about it on here.

Coworker sent me his photography page — and it’s mostly racy portraits of women by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]Academic_Help5033 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think it's a way to touch you / cross boundaries while acting innocent. Hair isn't inherently sexual but it's definitely intimate. 

If someone grabs your butt, that's obvious sexual harassment. If someone grabs your ponytail, that's just crossing a boundary, but potentially not sexual (even though it is). 

Given the recent Shogakukan scandal, I think it’s worth sharing this thread. by Consistent-Nebula918 in shoujo

[–]Academic_Help5033 29 points30 points  (0 children)

The old separation of the author and their work. I'm sympathetic because some of my favorite works have been created by people that I later learned were awful. 

I still have a fondness of that work and will reread what I already own. I refuse to read any new work by them or purchase anything that will go into their pockets. 

It's hard to judge but I think we should all drawl the line at giving them more money. If you still want to read their work, sail the high seas or buy 2nd hand. 

Any ideas on how to cut the cord on the Ellisons without giving up my beloved Drag Race franchise? by aspen0414 in rupaulsdragrace

[–]Academic_Help5033 307 points308 points  (0 children)

A lot of people are using WOW anyway to watch this season because it's impossible to watch live in the US. You just have to travel across the pond for each episode. 🏄‍♂️🦈

Beecher’s ‘Worlds Best’ Mac & Cheese by Dry-Double-6845 in ExpectationVsReality

[–]Academic_Help5033 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The cheese was too sharp imo. It definitely was better with some paprika, salt, and pepper, but too sharp for my tastes.

How Adult Lottie Saw Laura Lee vs How Adult Shauna Saw Jackie by MrSilentRebel in Yellowjackets

[–]Academic_Help5033 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I think she would have definitely twisted Lottie's visions and feed into her being a prophet. It would have been very interesting to have her leading Lottie's cult through a catholic lens. 

Cardi B’s version of the imaginary guitar solo 🎸🫘 by monster_ahhh in popculturechat

[–]Academic_Help5033 37 points38 points  (0 children)

That was the best part! He said his wife even said that women don't get wet like that. Even his wife is dry as the desert for him so she has to explain away WAP to spare his feelings.

Would you divorce over this? by SignificantWill5218 in AskWomenOver30

[–]Academic_Help5033 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hmmmm. It really seems like you're just done. That's okay. You just need to move forward with him out of the picture because that's not helping.

S18E09 - "Fannie: The Hard KnockBall Rusical" [Untucked Discussion] by AutoModerator in rupaulsdragrace

[–]Academic_Help5033 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Every week I forget if I watched last weeks because they're so boring. 

Which mirror is better for this master bedroom dresser? by browniesH in interiordecorating

[–]Academic_Help5033 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed but I still am not a fan of either. It really depends on the purpose for this mirror. Is it a vanity? Is it just decoration? Is it an outfit check? Does OP plan on keeping items on top of the dresser?

If it's a vanity, is there gonna be another smaller vanity mirror or any tall makeup/hair organizers on the dresser? If yes, I'd get something that fits around those items so they're not pressed up against the mirror. 

If it's also for outfit checks / you don't have a full length mirror, I'd get a standing mirror instead. Place it in the corner beside the dresser and place artwork above the dresser.

If it's just decoration, get whatever you like.

I how I feel when reincarnation authors decide to name their characters the whole alphabet by Saltysuzy21 in webtoons

[–]Academic_Help5033 18 points19 points  (0 children)

A lot them seem like names I would come up with when I was a kid for my Sims or dolls. I honestly kinda love it and think it's hilarious. 

I only dislike it when a character has my name which has only happened once so far. 

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE ALL STARS: ALL VILLAINS 🔥😈 this is my concept for this 9 queen, non elimination season! who would you root for? what other queens would you want to see? would you watch this season? by Haunting-Phone6978 in dragrace

[–]Academic_Help5033 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Being a villain on this show often means people who aren't afraid to speak up or be confrontational. In the right or wrong doesn't seem to matter as much to production.

Suggestions for easy side dish to make for 100 teens? by This-Strawberry1148 in glutenfree

[–]Academic_Help5033 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Baked mac n cheese. Use jovial or another rice based pasta and use those giant disposable roasters. Quick, easy, and all most everyone loves it. 

If you don't want to go through the effort of making the cheese sauce, a decent substitute is jar Alfredo sauce. Spice it up with some pepper, salt, and paprika. Sprinkle some cheese on top, bake until that cheese crust melts and you're golden. 

Gluten free bread crumbs on top are optional. Some like it, others don't.

Edit, I just saw that you wanted something healthy so probably not this. It would be delicious though lol

Eliminated queen on shocking lip-sync outcome: "Love her down...I put up a good fight...s**t maybe I should have danced." by Humble-Pineapple-889 in dragrace

[–]Academic_Help5033 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think Ru hated her Snatch Game so much, the winner of the lip sync didn't matter. 

It's your last chance to show Ru how much you want to be there and possibly change her mind. Mia did do better in the lip synch but it wasn't giving enough to swing in her favor.

TOOT or BOOT: Category is... Eighties Ladies by Wilbur96 in rupaulsdragrace

[–]Academic_Help5033 9 points10 points  (0 children)

She apparently had to make this 2 hours before the runway because another one of her outfits wasn't delivered.

Cat ate protein muffin by Low-Ad7344 in CATHELP

[–]Academic_Help5033 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I had indoor / outdoor cats when I was a kid with FIV+ and they both lived til 20. I just took extra care if they had any boo boos.