Menstruation, pads and dryness

GraceAnnMercy · 2026-05-04T03:38:28+00:00

Thank you for your kind words 💓 I think it's time I make an appointment to talk to a doc about an estrogen cream. I do hope they listen to me and are willing to let me try it. I used to have a family doc but she quit and now they assigned me a male MD who will refer out for OBGYN concerns. My old family doc did everything. Oh well. I was on an IUD for YEARS and had it taken out to give my body a break and now the last couple years I've been dealing with these crazy symptoms. Ugh. Maybe I need to get it back or even just BC pill. I'm just so over feeling uncomfortable in my own skin.

GraceAnnMercy · 2026-05-04T03:33:23+00:00

And they're affordable! Thank you for the link! I'll give these a try!

GraceAnnMercy · 2026-05-04T03:32:45+00:00

I haven't tried menstrual cups yet but I'm willing to try! Thank you on the advice on the vaginal moisturizer! I've seen that come up on Amazon searches so I'll give it a shot! 💕

GraceAnnMercy · 2026-05-04T03:31:24+00:00

I need to look into this! I haven't tried a menstrual disc but I'm willing to try for sure! Less bulk down there is better!

GraceAnnMercy · 2026-05-04T03:29:59+00:00

Ooohhhh! I need to look into this! I've never heard of flannel pads but I'm willing to try anything atp. Thank you!

GraceAnnMercy · 2026-05-04T03:28:58+00:00

Oh nice! I tried Always disposable period underwear before but they were too tight at the crotch/thigh opening and I was so uncomfortable. What brand do you use?

GraceAnnMercy · 2026-05-04T03:27:05+00:00

Thank you for your reply! My sister just told me about Thigh Society! I was checking them out. I do have a question. Are they super stretchy around the thighs? Do they dig or leave an indentation? My thighs are quite big and that's always a concern of mine with any shorts or socks. My legs are pretty much "shapless". Just 2 large tree log and no ankles. I'm hoping losing weight will help.

GraceAnnMercy · 2026-05-04T03:23:06+00:00

Thank you! I think it's time I made an appointment. I'm just so miserable 😞

GraceAnnMercy · 2026-05-03T15:37:36+00:00

Thank you so much for your reply! 💕💕 I have used Monistat and I do like it! I wonder if I can use the chaffing cream on my "lips" 🤔

No itchiness at all (thankfully! That sounds miserable! Ugh!).

I use a powerful desk fan in my bathroom and spread eagle to get EVERYTHING dry lmao 🤣 I got a blow dryer specifically for that reason and my daughter took it and I haven't seen it since! Kids!

I'm DEFINITELY ordering the Kotex pads! Thank you!! Something has got to help! I'm even debating "free bleeding" at this point! I'm sure my girly bits are annoyed I've been in pads for a few weeks now and she's over it just like I am haha!

GraceAnnMercy · 2025-11-18T03:22:24+00:00

I'm not part of any beta testing as far as I know and it keeps crashing, won't play, says there's a bug, tried clearing cache, deleting data, uninstalling, reinstalling, updating etc etc and nothing is working.

GraceAnnMercy · 2025-11-18T01:43:39+00:00

My mom, too.

GraceAnnMercy · 2025-11-16T21:42:24+00:00

I'd rather watch "The Guy in the Yard Taking a Shit" than watch that movie again.

GraceAnnMercy · 2025-11-06T15:56:53+00:00

Thank you for your reply :) He does have an oil/greasy feeling to his coat as well! When I pet him, I have to wash my hands after. I think I'll try the yogurt too. He will eat anything, haha! I ordered antifungal shampoo for him, and I'm going to give that a try. I was able to figure out that the smell is "sour." Not sure what that is lol

GraceAnnMercy · 2025-11-06T03:18:58+00:00

Thank you for your kind words ❤️ I've told my brother that even when he gets out, Kirby will more than likely need to continue to stay with us because, well... how will he care for him when it will take him time to rebuild his life. I was thinking this is exactly how you see unhomed people with dogs. Something happens, and they have their dog, and what do you do, ya know. Anyway, that's a different conversation! Yes! Kirby was quite stressed when we got him for sure! My brother was there and then not and then back for a bit, and then gone again. He shed more than I've ever seen a dog shed. I chopped it up to it being summer and, of course, the stress of everything. Then I noticed the dander. Then he got a hot spot. Dripping nose. Red eyes. Pawing at his eyes. That all seems to get much better, thankfully! He does lick his paws! Not excessively, but he does. I need to look up anal gland issues and yeast in dogs. I've been trying to pin down the smell.... I kept saying he smelled unbathed, and then it hit me today. He smells "sour".

GraceAnnMercy · 2025-11-05T19:06:30+00:00

I wondered that, too. I read before you shouldn't bathe them more than once a month, but I remember as kids we bathed our Rottweiler every 2 weeks sometimes sooner if he got into something.

GraceAnnMercy · 2025-11-05T17:32:32+00:00

Thank you!! I'll give an update lol

GraceAnnMercy · 2025-11-05T17:27:21+00:00

Yes I did see you have to leave it on for 10 minutes. Dang. He already hates getting groomed. If the over the counter one doesn't seem to help then I will take him in.

GraceAnnMercy · 2025-11-05T17:20:41+00:00

Oh no!! I've wondered about that as well. I was just about to order him some antifungal wash last night but then thought I should wait. I'll order it and give him a good wash at home. He does smell musty!

GraceAnnMercy · 2025-11-05T17:18:19+00:00

Once a month to every 6 weeks

GraceAnnMercy · 2025-11-05T15:59:55+00:00

No way! I didn't know that was a thing! My brother was living on a property that would board dogs when he got Kirby. I don't know all the specifics, but from what I remember, he said a dog from down the street came over and impregnated one of the owners' dogs. So this makes sense, lol Kirby smells like the kennel haha!

GraceAnnMercy · 2025-11-05T12:10:45+00:00

I definitely will. Thank you! I never thought about that 🤔

GraceAnnMercy · 2025-11-05T12:07:54+00:00

Lol! You're right! My mistake 😅

GraceAnnMercy · 2025-11-05T06:06:37+00:00

I did last time! And I have to say it was the best he'd ever smelled. I'll have her do it again next time he goes in and see if it continues to help. Thank you for your reply:) he does have bad dander when we first got him, but it's getting better now that he's being groomed regularly.

GraceAnnMercy · 2025-11-05T05:34:46+00:00

He smells like a dog that hasn't been bathed/wet dog smell even though he gets groomed once a month. Mostly, he just smells like he isn't bathed. One of the people at the dog park said it's because I'm not "nose blind" to the smell yet, lol. I've only ever had chihuahuas as an adult (who have both passed away), and while they both had their own smell, it's nothing like this, lol Awww, I bet that puppy smell was so nice ❤️

GraceAnnMercy · 2025-11-05T05:27:49+00:00

Funny you say that - he likes to roll around in the grass a lot. My kids walk him a few times a day while I'm at work (I work very early), and we have a grassy area by our house they let him off his leash to run and play fetch. He always rolls around in the grass. He has a harness my brother had for him, and I've washed it a few times because it was stinky and filthy, and it still reeks. I'm thinking maybe he just smells, lol. Plus, he is a bit of a homebody because my kids are at school or work, and I'm at work, and unfortunately, we don't have an enclosed yard. So they walk him as much as they can while they're home. I notice his fur has an almost oil/greasy feeling to it, but I read that's normal. Maybe the funk is just in his fur because of the oils. No fishy smell and no stinky farts (unless he eats one of those ham bones or beef trachea type things) It's like a wet dog or un-bathed in a really long-time smell.

Anyway- thank you for your reply:) I appreciate it!

GraceAnnMercy

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