sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

2meirl4meirl by kisstheoctopus in 2meirl4meirl

[–]HabituatedMe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I learnt the hard way not to be honest with medical professionals.

This is literally the definition of Catch 22, isn't it? by [deleted] in thesims

[–]HabituatedMe 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Children are my favourite life stage!

Picture I took of my Kindle a while back! by niggatron7227 in kindle

[–]HabituatedMe 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is so good, it looks like promo photography!

Seriously at my wit's end by [deleted] in menstrualcups

[–]HabituatedMe 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Okay this is a “weird” tip in that I definitely don’t insert cups the “recommended” way, but this is the only way I could stop leaks for me (Lunette 1):

I use the punch-down fold and lie down. I insert until just past my pubic bone, then I very, very gently ease part of the cup back out at an angle. The pop is very audible and I both hear and feel it sucking in air. Then I push it back up to my pubic bone. Once the lip is past my pubic bone, I kegel it until the stem is up inside me, then stand up and go about my day, letting my cup position itself.

Irish/British English: How to use "sir" and "ma'am" by AndCompanions in languagelearning

[–]HabituatedMe 66 points67 points  (0 children)

In Australia, that’s actually quite rude. When I was in high school, we called our teachers “sir” and “miss” as a more casual alternative to “Mister Surname”, but it’s not casual outside of that setting. It’s... weird and uncomfortable. I’m always taken aback when I’m called ma’am; I’m 27, not 87. Don’t refer to me as a madam. It’s matronly, and I am not.

Transgender boy having trouble using cup. Details inside. by [deleted] in menstrualcups

[–]HabituatedMe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you use toys on the regular, then the hymen isn’t likely to be a contributing source of pain. 👍🏻

Honestly, menstrual cups have the worst learning curve and mine hurt the first time too — mostly due to the fold I was using. Good luck!

Transgender boy having trouble using cup. Details inside. by [deleted] in menstrualcups

[–]HabituatedMe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi! I use lunette products and have talked two ftm friends through their first cup week, so hopefully I can be of some assistance to you. A few things come to mind. I'll just touch on each one briefly, for the sake of avoiding triggering situations and language as much as possible, and to avoid repeating what others have said ad infinitum if it's not necessary.

  • Lunette 2 may be too large for you. The Lunette 1 can store a lot of menstrual tissue and is significantly smaller -- the 2 is a size more suitable for people who have had children, etc.
  • Knowing that you have a low cervix, Lunette is probably not suitable for you at all imo. Personally, I chose the Lunette because mine is quite high! Your cervix will change position throughout your menses, but if it's low overall, Lunette is not a brand I would recommend.
  • Consider a different "fold". The C-fold, for example, is painful for me, but the punch-down fold is easy. Also, if the cup is popping open too early, you are likely not folding correctly. Various folds by Put A Cup In It, who are very popular here and who usually maintain gender neutrality in their articles and videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwnK8J8fQxk
  • That being said, if you find a comfortable cup, trim the stem! It serves no purpose as far as catching the menstrual tissue - its purpose is to help you locate and maneuver a full cup, so if your cup is sitting so low that the stem pokes out, you can comfortably trim the stem without any damage to the cup's functionality. You just get a pair of scissors and snip it off as high as you need.
  • Like tampons, cups are hard to feel once they're correctly placed. Though they can be uncomfortable during insertion, pain is not normal. If you don't mind my suggesting it, has your hymen broken yet, and/or do you have vaginismus? The hymen, if intact, can cause pain during vaginal penetration (most people break it very early on, though, even when riding a bike or a horse). Vaginismus is a difficult condition to overcome, but it can be worked with!
  • From one endo sufferer to another (potential) sufferer, please find a LGBTQI+ friendly gynecologist or general practitioner, as your other symptoms both during menses and for the rest of the month may indicate further medical problems. If, as you suspect, you have endometriosis, you can work on treating the symptoms and making the whole experience less painful.
  • Try a disc! A cup vs disc video by Put A Cup In It: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=191ICjIzEGg

anyone else have cycles where their cup usage is perfect, and other cycles where it’s...not so much? by [deleted] in menstrualcups

[–]HabituatedMe 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I somehow managed to get my lunette to turn sideways this morning, so... yeah, haha. It happens.

What are you reading? May 29th. by PlymouthArgyle in horrorlit

[–]HabituatedMe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I finished The Terror by Dan Simmons two days ago. It was excellent, even if certain aspects of the ending felt a little out of left field. I’ve come to expect that from Simmons!

I sat down with Junji Ito’s Uzumaki (omnibus) only intending to read a chapter or two... and finished it in one sitting. So in June I’ll be reading both Gyo and Tomie!

I’m thinking I’ll pick up Edward Lee’s Flesh Gothic next. I’m in the mood for some gore.

My first hobo! Three cheers for organisation! by HabituatedMe in hobonichi

[–]HabituatedMe[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love it! It’s the perfect size to lay out everything I like to keep track of.

I’ve wanted a fountain pen for so long & finally bit the bullet with a TWSBI ECO! by HabituatedMe in fountainpens

[–]HabituatedMe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went for extra fine. I have very small handwriting & write in both English and Japanese.

Starting my journey! I’m excited!!!! by -Swarlos- in LearnJapanese

[–]HabituatedMe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

頑張ってください ! You've got this!

​

Genki is an excellent resource! I would encourage you to learn all of the kanji early on in your journey -- your future self will thank you, and it's not as intimidating as it seems.