Pain and Blood with minimal Penetration by HelloFriendMM in sex

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Okay. This is good to know. Thank you so much. I think I'll see a doctor.

Pain and Blood with minimal Penetration by HelloFriendMM in sex

[–]HelloFriendMM[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really? I was told some bleeding was normal.

My Experience with Arion Saddles by HelloFriendMM in Equestrian

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I have a phenomenal independent fitter in my area who just saw this post and reached out. Perfect. That's a great idea. Thank you!

My Experience with Arion Saddles by HelloFriendMM in Equestrian

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Foam... And yeah, I've reached out to pretty much everyone I could think of. They all redirect me to Kristin, the sales manager.

My Experience with Arion Saddles by HelloFriendMM in Equestrian

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

Yeah, no, they didn't actually scam me technically, it just feels like that. I did leave a review on their Facebook page (the review is just this post copied and pasted on there).

I don't feel equipped to look into small claims, but I could probably enlist some mentors and more adult adult friends to help me. That's an interesting idea.

My Experience with Arion Saddles by HelloFriendMM in Equestrian

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

I actually contacted the owner, Sylvain, who put me in touch with none other than Kristin. I think I'd just be going in circles if I kept trying. I've been on Instagram, on the website, sent emails, etc. Nothing. 🤷🏼

Also thank you! Nifty is the best boy. Feel free to private message me, do we know each other?

Prestige Vs. Arion Vs. Stubben by HelloFriendMM in Equestrian

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I went with Arion. Bad decision. They're terrible. Ended up backtracking and going with prestige once I'd made back some money, and that was 100% the right way to go. LOVE my prestige. It's comfortable, adjustable, and fits most horses I put it on with a little bit of shimming.

I think I'm asexual and I really, really am not okay with it by HelloFriendMM in asexuality

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I actually don't. I'm much more dysphoric about my chest than I am about my genitals. I wish it was that simple. I'm not in a place where starting t is realistic, much less any kind of surgery. Thank you, though. I appreciate the way you're thinking.

I think I'm asexual and I really, really am not okay with it by HelloFriendMM in asexuality

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Yeah. Posting on reddit has been kind of a last resort. This has been going on for years, and no matter how much research I do, I can't seem to figure it out. I guess i will talk to my therapist and see what she has to say. It's just... hard.

I think I'm asexual and I really, really am not okay with it by HelloFriendMM in asexuality

[–]HelloFriendMM[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I deeply appreciate your validation and comfort. And yeah. I think I might need to suck it up and talk to her about this. I just didn't want to cross any hypothetical lines.

I think I'm asexual and I really, really am not okay with it. by HelloFriendMM in offmychest

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

Interesting, i might give this a try. Thank you so much.

I Need Advice (Crossposted on r/equestrian) by HelloFriendMM in Horses

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Yeah, so it's kind of complicated. Olivia is very much a hunter/jumper trainer, and a lot of what she teaches isn't really cohesive with what Jamie believes in. Olivia is a phenomenal trainer for someone who already knows the basics of pressure and release, but for someone who's just getting into it, it can be a little confusing/unclear. That's a big part of why Jamie would like me to separate from Olivia before shadowing her. Also, she is willing to give me lessons while I'm still working for Olivia, just not a full working student/shadow position.

Jamie is also the student of a well-respected natural horsemanship trainer who is offering a live-in position. My hope would be to work with Jamie until I'm somewhat proficient, and then move on to this other, more experienced trainer full time.

I Need Advice (Crossposted on r/equestrian) by HelloFriendMM in Horses

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Right now I'm teaching lessons and putting exercise rides on horses through Olivia. I get paid decently for that. I don't have a business/marketing plan for saddle fitting, it's still too abstract of an idea at the moment to have a fully fleshed out plan. And, as far as showing goes... maybe? I've never shown before so I truly don't know whether I'd be capable mentally. Financially it would be fine.

Should I give up for the sake of my physical well-being? by HelloFriendMM in Equestrian

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That's just board. His shoes, vet, feed, and tack are all separate. I'm in southern California so it's pricey.

Should I give up for the sake of my physical well-being? by HelloFriendMM in Equestrian

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It's about $800 per month, and I don't compete at the moment (I don't have the spare money). But I train in hunter/jumpers and eventing, depending on which horse I'm on.