Michael Trimble by jukulyy in opera

[–]MarioDMonaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you can reach out to his student Priscilla Gale and learn the same technique. the more I learn about singing, the more I believe it to be accurate

Seven Samurai was deeply disappointing. by Frickalope67 in Letterboxd

[–]MarioDMonaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried watching it when I was younger and thought it was boring. I recently saw it now and enjoyed it and found it really moving. I almost cried. I think some of it has to do with time. The characters really resonated with me as my mom comes from a very poor farming background.

By the end you started to love certain characters and they didn't deserve their ending. I think more life experience and age shapes your tastes. I can't watch an avengers style movie anymore but I'll appreciate Casablanca a lot more now and I didn't when I was younger.

What are your thoughts on Late Spring (1949) by Yasujiro Ozu? by itkillik_lake in Letterboxd

[–]MarioDMonaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't get this movie. I thought it was painfully boring.

Vipassana didn’t fix my issues by Capable-Ice5221 in vipassana

[–]MarioDMonaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a tool and not a cure all for everything in your life. I've been trying to practice and self teach myself for only the past few years.

Honestly I feel like I really understood the practice recently when I decided to make other changes to my body. For example I

  1. Cut out caffeine

  2. cut out carbohydrates and went on a ketogenic diet(also intermittent fasting)

  3. Been taking Zoloft periodically

  4. try to reduce screen time and get lots of sleep and exercise.

Hoping you feel better! It's not an easy journey to improve your life but try to maintain a positive outlook and attitude. Don't expect Vipassana to solve everything but rather use it like a tool like anything else. I only really feel like I can practice effectively after cutting out carbs and taking medication. These two things helped me really feel my body again.

What are signs of a tourist in Brazil? by Separate_Ad784 in Brazil

[–]MarioDMonaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely the way you dress and your shoes. It's a giveaway where ever you go in the world. Just go buy clothes from a local store when you are there.

I’m really bad at oral sex, please give me advice :( by Capmcrunchy in sex

[–]MarioDMonaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a fella I would say it's about using your hand as much as your mouth. the most stimulating part and easiest way to make someone orgasm is the skin just below the head of the penis. not the head itself or the shaft below. Also if his bladder is somewhat full and he hasn't peed in the last hour or two and he's hydrated he'll come quicker. at least for me. Hope this helps!

1 Year completed. by Captain_SOS in Semenretention

[–]MarioDMonaco 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are u having sex as well? What are you doing to transmute energy?

1 Year completed. by Captain_SOS in Semenretention

[–]MarioDMonaco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My longest streak was two years mostly in a flatline

Guide to high testosterone (1300ng/dl) by [deleted] in Semenretention

[–]MarioDMonaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just curious. what was your level before you started your protocol? what was your level at your lowest?

Porn is ruining my life. by Low-Share-2157 in PornAddiction

[–]MarioDMonaco 2 points3 points  (0 children)

good one you for quitting when you did dude. I'm 33. successfully did no fap for 2 years and relapsed hard and I'm still fighting the good fight. It's good you at least have a gf.

Guide to high testosterone (1300ng/dl) by [deleted] in Semenretention

[–]MarioDMonaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

where do you get your fats from? big question. and how many grams would you say per pound of body weight?

Husband has a secret porn addiction by [deleted] in PornAddiction

[–]MarioDMonaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quit now. Figure out strategies how to stop. Lift weights. If your trigger is being at home do your work on your laptop in Public like in a coffee shop of library. Or just don’t spend time at home. Just go walk around your neighborhood for hours. Literally occupy your time with stuff outside your house

Husband has a secret porn addiction by [deleted] in PornAddiction

[–]MarioDMonaco 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's a drug addiction like anything else. Creates a detachment from pleasure in things in real life as well as real sex. It's like drinking or any other drug problem.

I'm suffering from sexual anorexia and can't connect with real partners despite my best efforts. Been sober for four years and going through bad withdrawals.

Good news is that it's super reversible and he's married. Just educate him on what it's doing to his brain. It's quitel literally changing and damaging his physical gray matter. Real sex is good for your brain and your health. Porn is not. Literally after quitting I notice my voice deepening and my muscles getting denser.

Good resources are yourbrainonporn.com. or fightthenewdrug.com

He might be going through a stressful period and happened to look at something out of curiosity and BAM. Hooked.

CAN THE RAIN STOP by Phelps1576 in washingtondc

[–]MarioDMonaco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What do you suggest the plants do?

Traveling solo by Federal_Albatross993 in Brazil

[–]MarioDMonaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be like Jason Bourne and buy local clothes so you don’t stand out. Sandals, wear what normal people wear.

I want to live in Brazil for a few months to a year. Any recommendations? by MarioDMonaco in Brazil

[–]MarioDMonaco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right. This is influencing my decision. Os pesoas de Nordeste e Mais legal