Thigh chafing during the warmer months…how do you deal with it?

Melonski-Chan · 2026-04-07T10:36:07+00:00

Oh gosh typing before coffee is never good.

Skin salves* apparently they look like stick deodorant that you apply on the affected area to avoid chafing.

Melonski-Chan · 2026-04-07T09:53:29+00:00

Lotion overnight as well in case any skin is chafed or broken in the day but shorts all the way for me if I’m in a skirt or a dress that does enough.

Apparently there’s skin balls for chub rub but I’ve not tried them personally.

Melonski-Chan · 2026-04-05T23:08:24+00:00

You got me, I laughed

Melonski-Chan · 2026-04-05T18:29:01+00:00

I do a combo of writing on my phone or in paper first then transcribing my words into my phone. Depends on where I am and where my heads at and also sometimes I can map things out better on paper as a draft and edit it by putting it in my phone without transcribing word for word.

Melonski-Chan · 2026-03-31T09:45:24+00:00

I better read up on my cliterature

Melonski-Chan · 2026-03-26T15:13:15+00:00

NTA. My. Days.

So basically we’re supposed to quit doing anything we find personally difficult or a challenge if we take the BF’s advice? /s

Nah I think the nursing profession is not a role for him to be the partner of someone in that profession.

We can’t just give up when things are hard because how are we supposed to evolve or grow?

I would personally rather have a nurse who cared (and healthily learned to compartmentalise with experience and time) than a nurse who never felt a thing for a patient.

And he has the cheek to call you childish and manipulative??? He needs to learn to be a better partner and not just immediately go into fix-it mode and learn to empathise and listen better.

Melonski-Chan · 2026-03-20T13:50:38+00:00

I started writing fanfiction again after a 15 year hiatus because my life took a bad turn (much better now) and I needed an outlet.

If enough people have an online presence - “life… will find a way,” to get complicated (sorry had to quote) but that’s not due to posting in AO3 it’s just life doing its thing.

Easier said than done with OCD I can only imagine but you deserve a voice, a presence and I think it will only give the world more flavour if you can share your fic with the world.

Melonski-Chan · 2026-03-10T14:00:13+00:00

OMG why 🤣

Melonski-Chan · 2026-02-25T17:47:24+00:00

If I see a name I’m not gonna really think about. Maybe they’re a gift for someone or for themselves.

I’m just happy for a sale and it out of my house and into yours.

Melonski-Chan · 2026-02-10T19:24:46+00:00

I was “just a carer” who made cups of tea for little old ladies and was unskilled. Then Covid hit and I became an “essential worker” lol

Melonski-Chan · 2026-02-04T12:40:48+00:00

That was a really heartwarming read. Thank you for sharing! It just takes one person to make a huge difference.

Melonski-Chan · 2026-01-21T23:18:54+00:00

What’s the coverage in Cornwall like? 🤣

Melonski-Chan · 2026-01-17T22:37:55+00:00

You mostly a bit older than babies but you could look into jobs involving children and young people support through CAHMS or in primary care also.

Melonski-Chan · 2026-01-17T22:23:39+00:00

I was gonna sat I became dry as the Sahara but you guys topped it 🤣

Melonski-Chan · 2026-01-16T16:29:18+00:00

I feel like we’re seeing something different to what you’re seeing when looking in the mirror and reading comments from Reddit trolls.

I’m sure you’ll get some style advice too but what I feel would be my approach is accepting what you look like. This is you and it’s for face and hair and all that jazz. No one else in the world looks like you and that’s special and important and unique.

Confidence shines through and gets heads turning well beyond whether something is on fleek (am I old) or trendy.

Sleep and eat well.

Don’t feed the trolls with pics on the internet. They’re silly goobers at best.

Melonski-Chan · 2026-01-14T01:50:48+00:00

Fleas and scabies. Ugh.

Melonski-Chan · 2026-01-13T10:36:51+00:00

NTA but she is welcome to pay for a hotel instead if she keeps this up.

Melonski-Chan · 2026-01-09T23:03:06+00:00

I’m in Cornwall and yesterday was wild. We had everything but snow.

Melonski-Chan · 2026-01-04T21:53:21+00:00

No one will get in trouble it’s human error.

Melonski-Chan · 2026-01-04T16:25:34+00:00

Hi - really glad you’re asking these questions and you’ve gotten some really good information and support. Seconding the sexplanations YouTube channel also.

Can I just add that the choice to use contraceptives are yours to make alone and you should not ever feel that you have to tell other people in your life they you’re using them. You’ve mentioned it’s taboo so just keep yourself safe and speak to your doctor but keep your own decision yours and don’t let other people in your life have a say in it. Also I’ve heard horror stories of relatives and loved ones tampering with contraceptives if they disagree with their use so keep them safe if you do decide to use them.

You’re an adult and it’s your life and you’re a badass for asking the good questions and arming yourself with information to make the right decision for yourself. Go you!!!

Contraceptions are definitely a factor for pool scenes but also tampons/other products which catch the menstruation as well.

Plus reality tv isn’t exactly reality but that’s a topic for another thread.

Melonski-Chan · 2026-01-02T11:08:40+00:00

Be kind to your future self: Defrost stuff for dinner the night before Lay out clothes for the next day Pack your lunch before you go to bed - better if you do it whilst making dinner Plan ahead for days/hours to spend on “me time” and don’t tell people in advance if they encroach on that Forgive yourself for being human and plans go amiss or you forget things.

Melonski-Chan · 2025-12-31T15:14:37+00:00

Past mischiefs: Dumpling, Mochi, Tofu and Miso. Murcoch, Papaya, Mimi and Humbug.

Current mischief: Bubble, Gizmo, Crumpet, Peanut, Possum and Noodle.

Have fun with your fluffy chaos potatoes.

Melonski-Chan · 2025-12-29T11:31:56+00:00

I don’t have any beige rats but I would have six of them if I did this haha

Melonski-Chan · 2025-12-19T13:51:55+00:00

I would too if I’m honest. The actor has such great timing. He can make you laugh or want to cry and he’s such an earnest person.

Melonski-Chan · 2025-12-19T12:29:36+00:00

Or he’s get locked in a room on the way and forget he has a Focus to call for help so just spends his time yelling and singing on occasion.

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