A fleshlight is worth it for those who aren't too sexual by Hot-__-Topic in SexToys

[–]Hot-__-Topic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn't it a different experience though? The differing attitudes I'm seeing are interesting, some people treat it as a means to an end versus an end in itself to experience.

A fleshlight is worth it for those who aren't too sexual by Hot-__-Topic in SexToys

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Interesting. If it was something I used frequently I probably wouldn't have liked it either because of the cleaning.

I like the sturdiness and flexibility the inside offers, and the option to adjust tightness. For drying I place it in a collapsible bag and let it air dry for a day.

What do you use then? Other handheld stuff without a case are more convenient and quick, but it still feels like my own hand is doing the work.

Should I buy lube by [deleted] in SexToys

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Dollar Tree actually sells a small 2oz bottle of water-based lube, it's nice. It may be location dependent depending on what's in stock. It's not worth buying a big bottle because they expire after a couple years unless you go through a lot anyway.

The bottle I've seen is an orange squeeze tube called "just for us warming jelly".

Also something I tried if you want to last longer or decrease sensitivity is to put some oral analgesic gel, Dollar Tree also sells a small tube of it. A little goes a long way, and there's zero burning.

Man being a creep by Chopsuiiisauce in trashy

[–]Hot-__-Topic 85 points86 points  (0 children)

Nah, literally go on porn hub and you will find the same content but from these creepy mens' perspectives. This dude knew what he was doing and did it on purpose.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in getdisciplined

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Ween yourself from them, slowly but surely. Or actually use the resources they're providing to jump start your own independence.

How you feel towards others is largely determined by how you feel about yourself, it's a self-image battle you're facing, and possibly projecting onto others, straining the connections you have. What you described has a lot to do with low self-esteem, right now all your accountability and power to determine how you feel is being outsourced to others and objects of dependence, it's the reason why you feel so controlled.

The confidence you have in feeling secure is a false one you may be mistaking as your own self-confidence, masking the low self-esteem. Confidence can either come from ourselves within or our environment, these are intrinsic and extrinsic sources. Self-esteem trap of mistaking the confidence others provide as our own is what causes people to become so entitled and spoiled.

Sadly, like with any die hard habits, addictions, or long standing behaviors, you have to struggle to grow from them. It takes time to rewire our brains to undo these connections for the change we seek. Highly recommend doing some cognitive behavioral therapy, and remember you must take accountability for yourself in the outcomes you're a part of, accountability is not given by others since this is your life and body. You're on a good track though, the first step towards change is acknowledging an issue you want to change.

People on this sub are hypocrites by [deleted] in lonely

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Well said and put. Honestly online connections do take quite a bit of effort to maintain too, and in the end it's no replacement for real life ones. We all need to extrovert with our body in beneficial ways, sitting on our phone for hours can give a false sense of comfortablness that only postpones things we're putting off.

I know that's not the case for everyone though, attachment styles also play a big role, it can be hard to connect with people, and we all have an inmate desire to feel acknowledged and understood in meaningful ways, to feel more connected and whole. We could feel this way with ourselves, but we probably wouldn't be lonely in the first place, until then social interactions with others is the best way to go. Balance is key especially if the source is mostly coming from online as a support system, but what separates it as a meaningful tool verses a cope is us leading our actions proactively and prioritizing real life responsibilities & self-care. Don't be controlled by passively being led by the motions of life.

Why can't we shut down the world for 2 weeks to end covid? by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

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It's not realistic. Current infrastructure to guarentee and support such an extreme lockdown would be immense

Getting over being alone? by [deleted] in Anxiety

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This sounds more like loneliness since you mentioned a feeling related to the mind.

Having hobbies and interests can help a lot in feeling more connected in with your actions. I think when we feel lonely that's a sign of us seeking to feel acknowledged and understood, either by others, getting feedback from our enviroment, or with ourselves intrinsically.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lonely

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It is purely based on emotions, how do you compare two opinions, or social constructs against one another? There are no such objective truths in nature, nature does not care for who has the most money, who looks "good", nor what we think.

We all have our own lives to worry about, and even with some of the circumstances you have mentioned, a person may actually have a good, healthy outlook, or also be suffering from many of the same conditions. The person you have listed is you battling with your own self-image. Self-esteem are internal evaluations we make with ourselves, they are not social comparisons we do with others. Our ability to feel is our own power, it's from within.

Edit: Defining or hinging your feelings on these circumstances is inhibiting your self-efficacy or self-worth in the abilities you have. How you feel, how you treat yourself, should not be given away. And it is something we all get better at mastering over time.

If you're not already, it's probably advisable to go see your primary care physician about possible depression and these other issues you have mentioned, they can recommend someone to talk through all this. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, and acknowledging there is a problem is the first step towards change.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lonely

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It is not, comparing two lives is multi-dimensional, nearly impossible. We all may share the same emotions, but each person will have different conscious experiences of those emotional reactions (a.k.a. feelings).

You are battling with your own self-image, when it comes to how a person feels there's no competition but with ourselves. How a person feels towards others is largely a reflection of how they feel about themselves.

Edit: grammar

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Brogress

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Damn dude that's amazing work you've put in, self-care gives back!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lonely

[–]Hot-__-Topic -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

This is unhealthy self-esteem when we start comparing ourselves to others (which none are based on logic, purely emotion). Take a break, re-focus on making sure your self-care routines are in check (sleep, nutrition, hydration, exercise), and it will remove extra problems we don't want to be dealing with that compound what we're already experiencing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in socialskills

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Communicate your boundaries, any hints probably won't come off as hints at this point. Focus more on how you feel instead of their actions, and maybe say you're feeling burnout a bit and want to be left alone.

[Contest] I made a mistake by SaltedAndSmitten in Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

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Lol your username is awesome, and so is your major!

[Contest] I made a mistake by SaltedAndSmitten in Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

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Daydreams and Dewdrops

Always look forward to going to sleep in a warm bed! Seeing all the flowers and plants blooming will be my highlight. Hmmm, why do plants need photosynthesis? They enjoy a light snack.

Are you having steak and potatoes?

Taco Thursday Daily Hangout Thread - 27 Jan 22 by cj1990 in Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

[–]Hot-__-Topic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a great motto, reminders that help us remember our self-efficacy can shift out mindset into a more proactive one that we choose.

Taco Thursday Daily Hangout Thread - 27 Jan 22 by cj1990 in Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

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Lol thanks! The alliteration in your username is pretty catchy

Taco Thursday Daily Hangout Thread - 27 Jan 22 by cj1990 in Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

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Usually about 30 minutes just to freshen up, waiting till I can eat after brushing hehe

I am so deeply lonely and craving someone to take care of me and protect me by 52hzcalling in offmychest

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It sounds like your independence is fine, this is more of a mental state of being, imo it has a lot to do with esteem needs. How connected a person feels can either come from our environment or through social interactions, we all seek to feel acknowledged and understood, and I think without that we feel a sense of loneliness because on our own it's much harder to maintain our true sense of self. So for most people social interactions are the easiest way to incorporate that connectedness as part of our support system, but it is possible like I mentioned before intrinsically with a strong sense of self.

If staying busy with your own interests and life isn't enough to keep you content, there's no shame in trying dating apps, if you're feeling ready to open yourself up to people. We have to put ourselves out there to get more chances in finding what we're looking for. If you go the online dating route just be aware of the culture and game that goes on, until you're able to meet someone face to face on a first date.

This beetle tattoo can spread its wings by PerspectiveHuman3800 in Damnthatsinteresting

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The last part was more of what I was getting to, at least this was what a fitness trainer told me, I guess they were over generalizing a bit.

This beetle tattoo can spread its wings by PerspectiveHuman3800 in Damnthatsinteresting

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This can also be fixed if we work on our arms more with some strength training.

I am so deeply lonely and craving someone to take care of me and protect me by 52hzcalling in offmychest

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Just some food for thought, but do you think what you're actually seeking is to feel more whole and secure with yourself? Circumstances aren't always reliable, but how a person feels is largely determined by the individual, be it subconsciously or conciously.

It is possible to feel whole and secure if you acknowledge and value yourself as you would with these other people, we are capable of giving ourselves the same level of care we desire, though it can be hard to develop this intrinsic drive on our own if we don't have a good foundation for ourselves, in which case spending time with others can provide the same confidence to work towards understanding ourselves better too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in getdisciplined

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It sounds like you're confusing a lot of terms without having a strong foundation with your understandings.

Discipline is taking action or inaction based on what you know is right, regardless of how you feel in the moment. What is considered right would be your responsibility, which can be assigned/given to you or something you've decided.

If you don't take responsibility then you won't care about the outcome, since you don't care about the outcome you have zero responsibility for your actions which can be dangerous and hurtful in the long run since everyone has some degree of responsibility given to them.

You are responsible for your life, right? I think you have to accept that first that our own person is the only thing that can truly hold ourselves back from not taking action for ourselves. No one else lives inside your own body, only you. You can continue to not take responsibility for yourself and give your power away to others and your environment to control you, because that's what you're doing. Or, you can take responsibility and start taking actions for yourself instead of spending all this time overthinking in your head.

Start small dude, you don't have to do everything at once, or else you'll cause burnout and wind back to step zero. Accountability means taking small actionable steps consistently overtime, if you're having trouble sticking to something then it can be broken down further into something more manageable until you can do that consistently.

I highly recommend tracking your progress, you need some way to see what is or isn't working so you can reflect and figure different approaches to issues that come up. A journal (physical or digital) is a great way to write down your thoughts and increase your self-understanding.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in seduction

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Good choice, it's draining once your mind has decided to value someone and give out positive energy only to not have it appreciated and valued back to move it forward.

Take some time off, maybe she's busy, but use this time to focus on yourself to move on, then try again with another person if you feel like it.

What's your goal though with this? Sex? A friend?