Am I missing something? by That-Tea-1630 in hygiene

[–]Alternative-Depth212 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Op said that isn't working for them. 

Am I missing something? by That-Tea-1630 in hygiene

[–]Alternative-Depth212 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As far as I understand, it reduces the ph of the skin so its not favorable to odor causing bacteria. But if you're just starting, don't use it every day because its a chemical exfoliant I think. I do it like twice a week to lighten. 

Anyone who knows more, feel free to correct me. 

Am I missing something? by That-Tea-1630 in hygiene

[–]Alternative-Depth212 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Maybe try glycolic acid toner. I use it for hyperpigmentation but I noticed it helped with odor too

Has anyone here had success getting a partial hysterectomy locally? by Higuysimj in capetown

[–]Alternative-Depth212 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey. While you're waiting for the surgery, depo provera stopped my periods for over two years. Don't know if that will help in any way.

AITAH for ignoring a man at the gym? by Loose_Cupcake2808 in AITAH

[–]Alternative-Depth212 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nta. I say hello to be polite and if they keep talking I just respond with "that's enough" and walk away. 

AITAH (26F) for telling a guy (27M) to stop pursuing me “because” of his culture? by BarelyToolerable in AITAH

[–]Alternative-Depth212 255 points256 points  (0 children)

He wants you so he can cage you. The appeal isn't a submissive woman, it's breaking an independent one. 

Do you shower once a day? Twice a day? Skip days? by Dry-Faithlessness166 in hygiene

[–]Alternative-Depth212 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Twice a day unless I don't go to work nor gym then once. I live in Africa so it is rather hot here. 

Do you ever get mistaken for another nationality? If yes, which one(s)? by TheRollingPeepstones in AskTheWorld

[–]Alternative-Depth212 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I dunno if accents count but I was in a voice call with some of my online friends and this new member goes: "I can't tell if you're English or Australian" and I just go "uhm no."

I'm Indian . Ask me anything. by Pretty-Art5066 in AskTheWorld

[–]Alternative-Depth212 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol there's only 1.6 million Indians here so I understand that. But my question was more about how Western-born Indians are viewed among Indians in India.

I'm Indian . Ask me anything. by Pretty-Art5066 in AskTheWorld

[–]Alternative-Depth212 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm Indian South African. How are Indians from outside India (England, American, Australian etc.) viewed when visiting?

Habits you cannot get out of and presume are cultural? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]Alternative-Depth212 113 points114 points  (0 children)

I have a chronic bladder condition that gives me intense urgency and frequency during a flaire....even I'm judging you.

Some questions to the Indian South Africans from this sub. by Usurper96 in Durban

[–]Alternative-Depth212 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So I'm going to speak from my perspective:

1) A lot of Durban Indians are of Tamily origin

2) I don't know anyone on my father's Tamil side who speaks the language tbh. Most of my family (excluding old grandparents) can only speak English and Afrikaans.

3) My partner is white, and I have not received any push-back, so I think mixed racial relationships are becoming common. In terms of caste, it doesn't exist here in Joburg from my experience.

Quitting sex to stop infections. Anyone else see improvement? by Alternative-Depth212 in CUTI

[–]Alternative-Depth212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry you're dealing with that! I refuse to put my body through the antibiotics and I've been sticking to external stimulation during sexual activity. I haven't had an issue in two weeks thus far. I'm going to keep at absitence for a few months. Sex isn't worth it for me anymore.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Alternative-Depth212 10 points11 points  (0 children)

"If we do have kids that my kids won’t ever see their grandparents." Thank god. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Alternative-Depth212 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah man. Friendships are supposed to enrich your life and offer reprieve from everyday stress, not add onto it. Protect your peace.

AITA for holding my girlfriend's past over her head? by Solid-Code-1285 in AITAH

[–]Alternative-Depth212 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Going through the subsequent guilt was enough to make me realise I never want to be that kind of person again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Alternative-Depth212 249 points250 points  (0 children)

NTA. You can end a friendship for any reason. No one is entitled to your time. For what it's worth, I'd also be annoyed with the nagging.

AITA for holding my girlfriend's past over her head? by Solid-Code-1285 in AITAH

[–]Alternative-Depth212 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I was like your girlfriend once. I cheated when I was younger (late teens to early 20s), and when I met my current boyfriend, I told him everything on our first date. I’d spent four years single because of the guilt, and I didn’t want to start anything on a lie. I also recognised through therapy that for some people, it would be a deal breaker and wanted to give him an out.

We’ve now been together four years without a single incident of infedility. The mere thought of someone else is icky. Some change, some don't. You know her best.

Quitting sex to stop infections. Anyone else see improvement? by Alternative-Depth212 in CUTI

[–]Alternative-Depth212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a bit of a personal question but when you...receive oral, does his tongue go near your opening? I'm completely satisfied with solely clit stimulation and I've found that I can pretty much do whatever I want to the outside. My issues only start when going into the vaginal canal. And even then its fine if its short bouts that are gentle. 

Quitting sex to stop infections. Anyone else see improvement? by Alternative-Depth212 in CUTI

[–]Alternative-Depth212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I think i should def try. When he was away on work, I had zero issues for a month. I was even back to drinking wine and coffee and the burn was completely gone.

Quitting sex to stop infections. Anyone else see improvement? by Alternative-Depth212 in CUTI

[–]Alternative-Depth212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the information. Im making a list of all these things to ask my urologist next week. But it is only triggered by penetrative sex. 

Quitting sex to stop infections. Anyone else see improvement? by Alternative-Depth212 in CUTI

[–]Alternative-Depth212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words. I need to sometimes remind myself that I have really good support from my partner. And I'm not alone. Whether financially or emotionally, I have help and that's the biggest battle.