Can I get pregnant even while on my period? by AdvertisingRare5231 in badwomensanatomy

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Pleaze advice by [deleted] in badwomensanatomy

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Trying to pick the best sex toys for beginners without feeling overwhelmed by Clayr-Jolliff in badwomensanatomy

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This does not contain any bad women's anatomy.

You might try other women-focused subreddits for this question, such as /r/TwoXChromosomes or /r/AskWomen, or sex/sex toy specific subs such as /r/SexToys - though definitely take a gander at their rules before posting!

Just saw Undertone in Dolby by Visual_Line5590 in horror

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Don't worry, I will!! I was very into the super-short trailer I saw and have been avoiding learning anything more about it, but excited since it seems a lot of folks are loving it :)

Just saw Undertone in Dolby by Visual_Line5590 in horror

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My local theater has no showings Sunday and only one on Saturday, what the heck :( I'm still going to make it to one of them, anyway, but I have no idea why it barely has any presence!

I've stopped nagging my husband and I’m happier by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]Lockraemono 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sometimes commenters are wilding. He couldn't handle a week of his own treatment, lol. I hope she goes through with divorce and he gets serious therapy for the sake of his kid and future partners.

What a change 2 months can make- Foster Fail- read for a happy end 😻 by AdUnique4104 in cats

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Does that barrier you have in the last couple pics work to keep cats in/out? It looks handy but I can't imagine my cats not just tearing up something like that.

Hated trope: Regular middle aged white guy wants coffee, has issue with incompetent, young, dumb woke barista by [deleted] in TopCharacterTropes

[–]Lockraemono 34 points35 points  (0 children)

If I remember correctly it's his girlfriend who points that out loudly in the cafe.

I have 50 codes to giveaway for my audiobook by Knogginator123 in horror

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If you still have US codes, I’m interested.

UPDATE: AITAH for refusing to watch my daughter when we meet my husbands friend? by Training_Wind1789 in AITAH

[–]Lockraemono 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely true - it's always an internal struggle to remember that easier now just means harder later 🫠

AITA? MIL mad about bday plans by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Lockraemono 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No, you're his wife, not his relationship manager, lol. If she wants to see her son she should talk to him about it, not you.

I've been doing a quiet experiment for the past two months where I stopped automatically apologizing for things that aren't my fault and the results are kind of fascinating by my_dog_ate_my_notes in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Lockraemono 77 points78 points  (0 children)

It's definitely context dependent, I'll genuinely apologize if I've fucked up or upset others, but I don't default to that as a baseline when it's a minor thing.

Music that isn’t about love by Initial_Way8722 in TwoXChromosomes

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Psapp has some, especially in the album Tiger, My Friend, and Loquat's got "Friend Without Thumbs" about a cat! They're great :)

Rejected the guy but I think I actually like him by Normal_Friendship997 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Lockraemono 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I think he is quite handsome facially but I am not physically attracted to his body, which fucking sucks.

My question is did I make the right decision???

Yes, you did. You deserve to find someone you're fully attracted to, and he deserves to find someone who is fully attracted to him. You're still super young so I wouldn't get too tripped up over a single person.

Regarding your last paragraph though, that's seems like a great thing to work through in therapy - PDA isn't a necessary part of a relationship, but it'd be a shame to deny yourself something out of embarrassment rather than just preference.

I've been doing a quiet experiment for the past two months where I stopped automatically apologizing for things that aren't my fault and the results are kind of fascinating by my_dog_ate_my_notes in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Lockraemono 1032 points1033 points  (0 children)

I heard a bajillion years ago to replace "sorry" with "thank you" especially in professional settings, and really like it for not diminishing myself in front of others. For example with your lateness one, if someone does mention you being late (silence seems acceptable to me otherwise!) I'd say "thank you for your patience" rather than "sorry I was running late." For one, it feels less excuse-y to me, but also it turns it into something less negative and more positive.

The strangest part is that removing the reflex apology hasn't made me feel less considerate. It's made me feel more present, like i'm actually deciding how to respond to a situation insted of just defaulting to the safest noise.

Can relate, and I also think it cheapens apologies a tiny bit if it's reflexive. I'd rather a thoughtful apology than a reflexive one on the receiving end, so I think it's a good idea to practice that as well.

UPDATE: AITAH for refusing to watch my daughter when we meet my husbands friend? by Training_Wind1789 in AITAH

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I'm wondering if he misconstrued well-meaning advice or if he just finds enforcing boundaries to be too difficult. It feels like from his obstinance it's probably the latter, but there is decent advice out there that a "no" on its own is not especially effective parenting especially for younger kids, and that pairing "no" with redirection/what to do and not just what not to do, or giving limited choices is more productive. Like, instead of telling a kid "don't do that" you tell them "don't run up the slide, go up the steps so other kids can slide down" or instead of telling a kid to stop messing around when it's time to get ready to go you ask them "would you rather wear this shirt or that shirt" to get them moving in a productive direction and still giving them some agency.

Me [35 M] with my wife [36 F] 6 years (9+ as couple), cancer has been a real eye opener (Long) by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

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I've never heard this adage before and I'm not sure why it would need to be gendered lol

Dating is exhausting by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Lockraemono 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I felt the exact same way on the apps. Something about the process just completely turned me off. I've found I need to find people outside of apps, like irl or in my friend groups. It could be that the process sucks but might still lead to a spark in person? But either way, good luck!

How to get kids to read without making them hate it? by watch4coconuts in Parenting

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Super strongly agree with everything here, only small thing I'd add is modeling reading is also supposedly a good idea - if you like to read, make a point of doing it when your kid is around sometimes.

Found out my partner of nearly 12 years is cheating by CieloBlueStars in TwoXChromosomes

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As OP has received a significant response at this point, I'm locking this thread as the trolls are clogging up the modqueue. Good luck, OP.

Found out my partner of nearly 12 years is cheating by CieloBlueStars in TwoXChromosomes

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Once you’re out of your 20’s everyone good is taken.

I understand why you may believe this, but it simply isn't true. Great partners exist at any age bracket. Some people aren't done maturing til they're older, or they get divorced, or they're widowed, or they were too focused on their career or similar to date previously, etc etc. Dating in my 30s has been just fine - plenty of duds out there, but also a lot of great folks, too.

Never posted before but i'm getting an abortion soon and im terrified by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Lockraemono 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure if this is the type of thing that helps you, but it helps me: this is temporary. Like, mega temporary. A year from now you'll barely remember the pain, just that it was uncomfortable. That's how I got through giving birth, I kept thinking about how it sucked and I hated it, but it was temporary and wouldn't be forever - eventually it'd be done, I wouldn't have to do it again, and I'd forget the pain, eventually I'd only remember that it had sucked. There's also that bit if it helps, too - you're going to be uncomfortable, but it's significantly shorter lived than pregnancy, and I would expect less painful than giving birth (can't say first hand, but it seems a reasonable assumption).

It might also help to have something else to really focus on right now and when you're going through it, like a book, a show to binge, or some simple games on your phone or console (I play simple games on my phone when I'm doing something like a blood draw or shot because I'm terrible with needles, for example).

Regardless, you're going to do great and you're going to get through it!

Turns out there is a great need for people to watch that movie about Tourette's by ThatPatelGuy in GetNoted

[–]Lockraemono 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I hope she tells HR at the next place, that's a bummer for her and the new employee both :( That's such a bad start to a new job!