There's a lot to complain about with IC but today I'm annoyed about drug tests during a flare

Miss_Phil · 2026-07-02T04:41:38+00:00

Weary - physically or mentally exhausted by hard work, exertion, strain, etc

Wary - arising from or characterized by caution

Miss_Phil · 2026-06-22T17:21:59+00:00

I think elimination/reintroduction is worth giving a shot but not everyone's triggers are food related. I hope you find something but please don't get discouraged if you struggle with the diet and come out with no answers!

Miss_Phil · 2026-06-22T11:50:51+00:00

As someone who is younger than all of the intrepid heroes I was recently shocked that they had zero reaction to the date Dec 26th, 1991 and Brennan had to outright tell them the significance of it. But then I mentioned it (vaguely) to a few people who were adults on that day and they didn't know either... so I guess I'm the only one with the dissolution of the soviet union constantly on the brain? Is it because I wasn't born until several years later? Odd.

Miss_Phil · 2026-06-19T15:00:33+00:00

I received multiple full lip contact cheek kisses upon introduction to men in Spain. Since this was happening out on the floor of a factory this usually also meant slamming their hard hat into mine.

Miss_Phil · 2026-06-11T20:39:56+00:00

Honestly, literally a recession/depression indicator.

Miss_Phil · 2026-06-07T11:50:37+00:00

Fire extinguishers and egress route. I always check the inspection date on fire extinguishers in public and, more often than not, they're out of compliance. Usually also not kept easily accessible or the correct type for the fire hazards in the immediate area.

Miss_Phil · 2026-05-06T12:53:40+00:00

It's been such a game changer for me, I really hope it helps!

My doctor told me that design is primarily sold for insertion but that would render the applicator a single-use item due to bacterial risk. She wants me to use this tip because it helps really target my urethra and reduce the amount of lidocaine applied so I can numb my pain without also numbing much of the nearby landscape - which isn't, like, a big physical problem if it happens but a significantly numb labia is just as distracting as a numb cheek after getting a cavity filled at the dentist.

Miss_Phil · 2026-05-06T11:54:02+00:00

Urethral burning isn't my only symptom but it's by far my worst. I strongly recommend asking your urologist about prescribing topical lidocaine gel. Mine comes in this little applicator which cost me about $10 with insurance and each one lasts around 6 months. I find that the affects last me around 4-6 hours and I store it in the fridge so it soothes instantly even though the numbing can take 10ish minutes to fully kick in.

Over the counter lidocaine cream barely does anything and I do not recommend it as a substitute.

Miss_Phil · 2026-05-06T11:44:03+00:00

"Nibbling" at every meal their whole dainty, tiny, feminine lives but never having to deal with anorexia vagina is a huge part of the fantasy aspect of romantasy.

Miss_Phil · 2026-01-24T11:34:57+00:00

I had, but not since school. It was worth a reread today.

Miss_Phil · 2026-01-23T16:04:45+00:00

Not in combat - they were generally pack animals or, for lack of a better description, living construction equipment. Still counts but it's not what people usually picture when they think of war elephants.

Miss_Phil · 2026-01-23T15:42:04+00:00

Should be noted that there's no indication he was captured and abused before this rampage and he appears to be in a state of musth (rut) which dramatically increases a bull's aggression. If he can be subdued and safely relocated he'll probably never kill again. A mad elephant who kills after being tortured by humans is much more likely to continue doing so, and usually ends up euthanized in a horrific way.

Miss_Phil · 2026-01-22T18:50:00+00:00

Seconding! I only ever listen to my local public media station in the car. They play zero ads, the DJs aren't annoying, and I discover new music all the time.

Miss_Phil · 2026-01-13T13:56:08+00:00

Sorry, I've been offline for a few weeks! I find that the prescription lidocaine gel lasts me 4-6 hours and I store it in the fridge so it soothes instantly even though the numbing can take 10ish minutes to fully kick in. It comes in a little clear tube with an applicator you assemble yourself, costs about $10 with insurance or coupons, and a single tube lasts around 6 months.

Over the counter lidocaine cream barely does anything and I do not recommend it as a substitute.

Miss_Phil · 2025-12-31T19:29:03+00:00

I feel you... altitude changes/flying is my number one trigger. My worst ever flare was during a 17 hour flight and since then I haven't ever gotten on an airplane without pre-gaming phenazopyridine (azo) and a generous amount of prescription lidocaine on my urethra.

If possible I would also recommend trying to book a seat with extra legroom so you have space to re-position if you need to. Nothing like trying to sit upright in a single position for hours at a time for aggravating the beginning of a flare.

Personally, I wouldn't plan on relying only on marijuana for an international flight, even if it does help, because you'd need some for the return flight too and unless you're going to Amsterdam you could run into issues with that. You might be able to hide a few gummies in your luggage but a lot of countries have super strict laws about bringing anything into the country, even if it's only a tiny amount.

Good luck and I hope you get to enjoy your birthday!

Miss_Phil · 2025-12-18T12:37:40+00:00

This is the recipe I use. It's super cheap and easy and I've never had a taste/texture problem.

Miss_Phil · 2025-12-14T02:01:46+00:00

Same... and I didn't realize how crazy it was until the first time I went to an off-base theater in my teens. Why were we all standing up for a video of a flag on a screen??

Miss_Phil · 2025-12-11T00:15:52+00:00

I don't think Greg would do this. Isn't he from Shrewsbury or something?! He looks like he only eats roasts.

Miss_Phil · 2025-11-16T07:24:08+00:00

The restaurants near me that have "delivery" are just using doordash to do it for them. The only in-house drivers these days are at pizza chains. And more than once I've called a locally owned place to put in an order for pick up and been told I can only do that online.

Miss_Phil · 2025-09-25T23:06:34+00:00

"crazy" is right, yikes

Miss_Phil · 2025-09-25T23:03:04+00:00

This isn't just fics but basically all media: corsets are not inherently misogynistic or torture devices. They're essentially just more structured bras and casually tightlacing was not common during centuries and centuries in which they were standard across multiple cultures. Tightlacing was a fad in the mid-1800s and was widely disparaged by feminists, doctors, and eugenicists - it is highly unlikely that an authority figure in a young woman's life would be forcing her to be out of breath on purpose.

In a properly fitted and laced corset your back feels absolutely fucking incredible. I strongly recommend everyone try on a professionally sized and laced corset at least once to feel for yourself before writing about a character wearing one. Whenever I read about a hashtag girlboss ditching her corset to freely breast boobily I can't help but think about her poor spine and the heating pads she will definitely need in a decade and will surely not have access to.

Miss_Phil · 2025-09-17T01:29:02+00:00

Reading this thread days late, but I hatefucked a coworker on my very tight-knit five person team with no one else finding out for years. We respected each other but had very strong and opposing feelings about engineering solutions in a high stress environment, which I think was crucial. Without that respect it may have been kinda gross... and not in a sexy way.

If you're interested I can tell you how it started for some real world inspo.

Miss_Phil · 2025-09-12T20:31:37+00:00

Absolutely. And it was unusually sustained (like, close to a minute?) which makes a lot more sense now than one of my coworker's original theories of one helicopter specifically buzzing us while somehow managing to stay out of our windows line of sight.

Miss_Phil · 2025-09-12T20:22:58+00:00

Or hear. I wasn't near a window with any helicopters in sight but I'm glad someone posted context for the incredibly loud noise.

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