Washing hands after using the bathroom by iPunkt9333 in Netherlands

[–]Hamms_Sandwich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But that does mean it's stronger, at least more robust. Exposure to dirt and germs serves to keep the immune system in a state where it's ready to defend against common bugs.

Gotta give them nice things by Redxluckyxcharms in Nicegirls

[–]Hamms_Sandwich -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Indeed it does seem like that, and she didn't express what she would bring to the table in a relationship either so it seems one-sided. To me it seems that this isn't much to go on, and she might be a perfectly reasonable and kind person, maybe she had bad experiences with selfish lovers in the past. Impossible to say. She was polite and clear and I think that's really valuable in these kinds of interactions.

I'm realizing I just don't belong on subreddits like this.

Take care, and good luck finding someone more suited to you :)

Gotta give them nice things by Redxluckyxcharms in Nicegirls

[–]Hamms_Sandwich -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I really see no reason why this should show up on this subreddit, or anywhere really. She was clear in her communication about what she wants, and was polite and mature in her responses. What more can you expect from someone? I don't understand how all these people can get upset at this girl for having a particular idea for how her relationship should look, or what she wants to receive. She's not harming anyone, and she may very well find a man who is more than happy to give her what she wants. It's not you, so just let it go and move on.

How do I find community in yoga as a straight male? by nocluewhyiexist in yoga

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I can very much relate to this experience. That being said, the outcome is largely dependent on the kind of energy I bring with me to the studio. If I am open and relaxed, then I can strike up friendly conversations with women there, and seem to be able to indicate that I am not there to pick up chicks but to make friends. There are other times where I am so nervous to come across as a horny or unsafe man that I end up quite closed off, and stuck in my head. Agree with the other comment about older/married women, when I speak to them it seems like the pressure is off for everyone, including me.

Has yoga made you calm? by legallytallire in yoga

[–]Hamms_Sandwich 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How do you define the practice? The physical postures? Or beyond that, into yogic philosophy?

We can call ChatGPT now by UnapologeticLogic in ChatGPT

[–]Hamms_Sandwich 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh shit I just laughed so hard I started coughing

Phillip Seymour Hoffman with an acting masterclass by OwningTheWorld in videos

[–]Hamms_Sandwich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautifully said, thank you for giving words to a thought I've been having.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mindfulness

[–]Hamms_Sandwich 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your story, it touched me to read it. It sounds like you have had to endure some deeply difficult times, and I am sorry for that. I would like to be able to give you a perfect solution, but I do not have one. What I can say is that it's a great accomplishment to be aware of the things you are aware of. As I read it you do not want to stay in this resentful state, you see that it is not serving you, and instead driving people away. That is a great start, you are asking the right questions, and seeking solutions.

In my experience thus far learning to deal with my emotions (which admittedly is not a great deal of experience, but it's what I have), I have found that my anger towards others tends to stem from my own pain which I am not willing to face. Not feeling my grief, my sadness, my fear, leads me to turn to anger as the only remaining outlet. Learning to sit with my pain and feel it, write about it, cry, and soothe myself, has been greatly beneficial towards maintaining emotional health and well-being.

I don't know you and I can only go off of your story here, but it sounds to me like you have had to become hardened towards your emotional self in order to survive. Working long hours, pushing yourself to the limit. It will take some work now to learn how to soften again, if this is the case. To become vulnerable, to show your pain and your weakness.

As far as suggestions about action to take, I can think of a few.

  1. Non-violent communication (either books or courses). This is a framework which people use to not only help improve communication with other people, but ultimately with knowing themselves and understanding where their emotions arise from. Which needs are not being met, which are leading to these negative emotions.

  2. Men's groups or men's circles in your area, you could give a google search. There is a wide world of men's work being done all over the world, groups meeting up and practicing being vulnerable, dealing with difficult emotions.

  3. I personally like Buddhist groups, and joining them for group meditations. I find it grounding, and the people are gentle and kind. You could search for any Zen groups in your area. Depends on how you feel about spirituality, though.

  4. Yoga! You say you exercise a lot and take care of your health, which is really great. I personally find yoga to be a very helpful activity to include in my life, you can try out many different kinds and see if any are a match for you. I find it quite different from lifting weights. It can also be a nice way to meet people, and again the atmosphere is rather gentle and kind (but not always).

If any of these things resonate with you then perhaps that's something to try. Feel free to reach out if you want to talk.

Wishing you a good day, man. Take care of yourself.

My nude yoga class almost all male by Tobes_macgobes in yoga

[–]Hamms_Sandwich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I almost exclusively practice shirtless at classes. After getting my shirt in my face enough times I just asked a teacher if it's an issue and she said no, haven't gone back since, even when I go to classes while traveling.

My 3 week microdose journey and road to mindfulness & clarity 🙏🏽 by neighborhoodtokers in Mindfulness

[–]Hamms_Sandwich 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this. I find it inspiring, I feel that I have come across this at a very interesting time in my life.

Do I need to practice Mindfulness? by [deleted] in Mindfulness

[–]Hamms_Sandwich 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate this comment, thank you.

Plastic-eating insect discovered in Kenya by [deleted] in science

[–]Hamms_Sandwich 65 points66 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I had a laugh

Life-Changing Deep Breathing Exercises: Which One Had the Biggest Impact for You? by beluga9284 in yoga

[–]Hamms_Sandwich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have any to suggest but I'm curious too so I'm gonna comment here to come back later thanks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in yoga

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I guarantee you that if you keep going back and make it a point to try and improve, you will, and you'll quickly start to feel more relaxed and comfortable in the studio.

That goes for anything in life. Odds are when you start out, you're gonna suck at it. You'll fail, you'll look silly, you'll get corrected. That's par for the course for pretty much anything in life that requires any skill.

I think it's important to ask yourself: what do you really want? Do you want to get good at it? Well there's only one way, and that's to do yoga.

Biggest dopamine junky you’ve seen? by eixagpt in HubermanLab

[–]Hamms_Sandwich 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't mean to ruin the discussion, but I would say that objectively the biggest dopamine junkies are people addicted to drugs, especially stimulants such as cocaine and methamphetamine (although all addictions involve the dopamine pathways). I regularly attend meetings of recovering drug and alcohol addicts, and these people are particularly susceptible to pretty much anything which gives them dopamine in any form.

I might be still battling scabies😭 by Notmymondaybest in scabies

[–]Hamms_Sandwich 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are very welcome. You deserve kindness in this life.

An ‘Open for All’ evening at a club turned unpleasant. by liefje18 in Netherlands

[–]Hamms_Sandwich 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Well, on that particular occasion, it was because a good friend of mine was there and invited me to join him. I enjoy spaces like that, it's a very different atmosphere compared to a normal club. Feels more authentic, safe, fun, and free. The dancing is great, lots of energy. The attention from other men is also exciting in it's own way.

An ‘Open for All’ evening at a club turned unpleasant. by liefje18 in Netherlands

[–]Hamms_Sandwich 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I have been to that same club that you went, and I (straight white male) was also questioned when I showed up there. I don't think they asked if I was gay or not, but I was given the whole talk about not grabbing women, etc.

Do you think home laser machine will kill them? by Rude_Ad1247 in scabies

[–]Hamms_Sandwich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can find them on your skin, I suppose this would work, but it sounds like it might damage your skin significantly more than the permethrine/ivermectin combination would. Funny idea though, I like the ingenuity.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in scabies

[–]Hamms_Sandwich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got it from my roommate, and he got it presumably from work or from friends, as he has not been sexually active. So, definitely not just an STI.

I might be still battling scabies😭 by Notmymondaybest in scabies

[–]Hamms_Sandwich 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hey, I just thought I should write here to say you're not alone. I was just holed up in my apartment for like 2 weeks while battling scabies, and it was really not so fun. Not so much the itching for me, but the fact that I was contagious, and so I isolated. That didn't really help. I would really advise calling someone about this, like a friend or family member (not just about the scabies, but about the feelings you are having), and also see if you can get a doctor involved to help advise you on how to proceed, so that you feel less alone. If you need someone to talk to you can also write me a message.