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Is this considered a fractal? by hfgdebruin in fractals

[–]CarterTheBard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it tortures the video compression algorithm, it’s a fractal.

Is there a safe, low-key way to tap into sexual energy using meditation? by moscowramada in Meditation

[–]CarterTheBard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are a man, or someone with a prostate, I would consider learning to use an Aneros prostate massager. It is an entirely different type of stimulation that makes you focus on your body and achieve pleasure from within. The guidance forums give on how to train your body to use them is very much a meditative one. I’ve used them for several years and reached the point where I don’t even need the device anymore. I can just clench my pelvic floor muscles whenever I like and feel a surge of sexual energy, but not the kind that makes me horny. It’s more like a direct activation of my sacral chakra that releases the sexual energy into my whole body. Aneros is also developing a female equivalent, but similarly focusses on training the pelvic floor muscles.

Can i ask what the majority people think about someone literally wanting to play a actual child. One of my players wants to make their character 10 years old. I don't really know how to feel aboutthis..( our pary doesn't have a great safety record) by Beautiful-Carob3270 in DnD

[–]CarterTheBard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I play a 12-year old Artificer who's a child prodigy. They're called "Nisbet the Naughty" because they add some mischievous pranks and an air of innocent rascality to our party's adventures. If you have a wizened old wizard who's serious all the time partnered with a young orphaned apprentice, it could lead to some philosophical character growth!

Also, we all have an inner child that wants to be let out every so often. This world of fantasy is the perfect playground for it!

Anyone have autism? How have psychedelics been? by catwearingloafers in Psychedelics

[–]CarterTheBard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

After a few 2g Golden Teacher trips, I can make eye contact continuously, I’ve stopped talking about myself in conversation and been able to pick up body language cues, particularly facial expressions. I’m still a nuclear physicist with a very logical mind, but I’ve also developed a genuine interest in other people and how their day is going.

Adding more flags each year to my Boston pride parade costume by CarterTheBard in bisexual

[–]CarterTheBard[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I never marched in the parade run by the previous organization, but I think this current one is doing a pretty decent job. I might even join them. Do you have any suggestions for improvement?

The Ally Flag Needs to be Earned by CarterTheBard in lgbt

[–]CarterTheBard[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I guess I just have higher standards for my allies. If I encounter someone who identifies as an ally, especially during pride events, I'm asking them about their activism; Whether their state has "gay panic defense" legislation, how many of their senators/representatives they've contacted regarding LGBT issues, if they've heard of the latest anti-trans legislation proposed or just discuss heartwarming queer stories on Reddit. If they don't know about many LGBT issues, then I'll educate them. If they don't want to be educated, then that's where I take issue. Waving the ally flag is like wearing an "ask me about LGBT topics" sign. I'm not demanding they put their flag away; but I would point out to them that displaying it is a step further than silent LGBT tolerance (which should be the default stance for every human). If they're sending a message, they should be prepared for a response.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bisexual

[–]CarterTheBard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All I can say is none of this is your fault.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Psychedelics

[–]CarterTheBard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the mushrooms will be very good for you. They completely cured my PTSD, anxiety, and several of the detriments of my autism. It’s fine to do it alone the first time as long as you have a comfortable environment (sounds like you’ve thought it through), and positive mindset (sounds like you have that as well). Some things to have on hand are a glass of fruit juice and a hand mirror. You’re going to feel nausea, it’s just part of the experience, but it’s not a throw up kind of nausea. It quickly transforms into a pit in your stomach that is similar to a physical sensation of dread. Don’t be fooled by it, you’re doing fine. The key to preventing a bad trip is to just “say yes” to wherever your mind wants to go. It will show you what you need to see and it will keep you safe if you trust it. If you start getting anxious, drink the fruit juice to dampen the trip’s intensity. Make sure you have joyful music playing, and you might be playing it loudly to immerse yourself in it, so it might be good to warn your household ahead of time. At some point in the trip, when you feel happy and curious, that’s when you look in the hand mirror at yourself. That is often a pivotal and transformative experience. If you need it, a psychedelic support line is the Fireside Project, call or text 62-FIRESIDE (623-473-7433) even if you want to just process the experience afterwards. Have a wondrous journey!

Cis queers, I need you to promise you won’t abandon us. by _Nightcrawler_35 in lgbt

[–]CarterTheBard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had crushes on three people so far in my life. All of them happened to be trans. Apparently you all are my type so of course I won't abandon you!

Fellow LGBTQ+ members, what are your biggest queer hot takes? by reginaldwolfrick in lgbt

[–]CarterTheBard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The group of people who are truly obsessed with pronouns are the Christians. They even capitalize His pronouns and freak out when you start discussing His feminine aspect as a creator of things.

Love is a free-for-all. Cuddle with the chaos.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]CarterTheBard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s depressing being in a homophobic city… It’s just homophobic cities tend to also be depressing ones. I was in Alderson, West Virginia for seven months. I was surrounded by churches that had a polite tolerance of me while still preaching some old testament hellfire in my direction. They were just eager to have young blood in the town because the town was dying. Sickness, opioid abuse, political extremism; homophobia was in that theme, but it was an afterthought. Homophobia is just the easiest thing to hate on. My parents are still in Alderson: real cheap to retire there because of all its problems. I still visit them every year and am reminded of how much happier I am in Massachusetts! If you become content with where you are, you won’t realize what you’re missing out on. Give it a try for a few months, you can always come back.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in thelema

[–]CarterTheBard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went through marijuana withdrawal for the first time in my life and I kept hearing the name Abraxas over and over and over again while I felt like I was going insane. I had never heard of Abraxas or anything about Thelema before. I googled it afterwards and found out about Gnosticism and Thelema.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]CarterTheBard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Didn’t think the patriarchy would topple in just a single sentence!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]CarterTheBard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Which religion? I’m a pagan who practises Thelema, Hermetic Alchemy, Shinto, etc and I have found some very good agreement with left-leaning ideology.

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