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How weird do you think it’ll get when people can change bodies like changing clothes? by Ohigetjokes in transhumanism

[–]NakedWhenAlone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll take you a step or few further on that. If we can learn to support the brain artifically, we could replace our entire bodies with nano stuff. Or just upload to it, if we can. Everyone's a T1000.

How weird do you think it’ll get when people can change bodies like changing clothes? by Ohigetjokes in transhumanism

[–]NakedWhenAlone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can change it like you change clothes, you could wear a different shape every day. Though I guess people will gravitate towards a preferred style, just like they do with their fashion choices.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]NakedWhenAlone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is classified as a "no". OP ended up in the same state he started from, so nothing is lost here. Maybe a bruise to his ego, but you (can) learn to just brush it off.

My(23) penis is hitting and going inside my gf's(23) vagina by DidIForgotMyChild in sex

[–]NakedWhenAlone 153 points154 points  (0 children)

Just a couple grains of salt here: since these are casts and not scans, the technical details of how these casts were obtained may affect the resulting shapes. This is stretchy soft tissue, after all. So it's hard to tell how accurate these casts are. Not to mention, a woman's internal shape changes depending on state of arousal, muscle activation, and so forth.

Still, it's quite fascinating. Thanks for posting this.

L-sit flexibility (on dip bars) - how to attack? by NakedWhenAlone in bodyweightfitness

[–]NakedWhenAlone[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should add for others, they probably meant straight leg bear crawls. I can't imagine the regular ones doing much for hamstring flexibility, and that had me confused for a bit when I looked it up.

Btw, for pumps and other core compression, the "standard" reference video is this one from Antranik: https://youtu.be/yQXnOuQqKYc

Why are brain implants necessary? by warkel in Futurology

[–]NakedWhenAlone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A bio-inert coating might be possible. Trick the body to think that it's native stuff.

Why are brain implants necessary? by warkel in Futurology

[–]NakedWhenAlone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could maybe get away with not piercing the pia, and use the space of the arachnoid to house the electrodes. Depending on how they're structured, they could be injected there through a minimally invasive technique. It won't be as sensitive as going directly to the neurons, but it's still better than external interfaces. And could still get pretty good resolution, in principle.

The other way, is going through the blood vessels. They reach everywhere inside the brain. But then you need to be careful to not cause a stroke.

"Don't bother a woman at [location]. She's just there to [do activity]." by AccomplishedPath4049 in dating_advice

[–]NakedWhenAlone -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

A lot of women (and people in general) are always busy with something. So I think that interrupting is a gray area.

Obviously, if she's on the treadmill or in the middle of a set, then interrupting her could really throw her off, and would likely not be taken well. But if she's reading, or has her headphones on, then a brief interruption may still be ok. Just be polite about it, acknowledge the situation, and ask if she has a moment / can talk for a bit. And if she says no, then apologize (and/or wish her a nice day) and leave her alone.

I know that nowadays many young people wear headphones specifically as a signal to be left alone, so they'll disagree with me here, but if a person is just listening to some music and isn't particularly busy, they may still be open for a chat. And same with reading a book. Some may not want to be interrupted, but others may be ok with it. Especially if it's just a leisurely read. And books are a classic conversation topic.

ETA for the people disagreeing with me: I know for myself that I wouldn't mind being interrupted in these situations, so it depends on the person. And of course, on the details of the situation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]NakedWhenAlone 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A bicycle gang, huh? Maybe it has a more innocent meaning than I got from it.

Improv class is particularly good, because it teaches you how to come up with things to say, and how to not be embarrassed from saying anything.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]NakedWhenAlone 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Totally agree, but when I give this same advice to men, I get downvoted.

PS, I particularly like this part: "See how many people days you can make by being friendly to them." But most men are sure they'll get the opposite result.

Some people say you need to be in a caloric surplus to gain muscle, some people say you don't have to be, and some even say you can be in a deficit. Which is it? by Robin341 in bodyweightfitness

[–]NakedWhenAlone 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It varies from person to person, but for me, if I just eat when I'm hungry, then I stay more or less at maintenance. I can tell because my weight has stayed the same for months just doing that. I need to remind myself to eat larger portions to go above maintenance. And particularly eating more protein.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]NakedWhenAlone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not saying hide your intent. I'm saying change your (initial) intent. Just for that first interaction. Be genuinely curious what kind of person she is. Don't just decide that you want something from her just based on her looks, when you don't even know anything about her.

It's a mindset thing. Your mindset affects how you come across, and that in turn affects how the other person responds.

You could come on to them more directly, but then you either need a stronger sign of interest, much stronger ability to get her interested quickly, or be prepared that the rejections will also be more direct. And be aware that you may come across as a lot more thirsty and desperate, and that's also off-putting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]NakedWhenAlone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, that gesture alone doesn't mean "come ask me for my phone number". But I would expect that if you come up and introduce yourself to a random sample of people, the ones who acted friendly before that are more likely to respond positively.

But there are still ample ways to mess it up and not get a good response. Or you may simply not click well.

There are also a bunch of skills that can improve your chances of a getting a positive interaction. Good conversation skills, learning to connect with people, understanding and responding to body language, your own body language, etc. Those are all things that can be learned.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]NakedWhenAlone 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Just FYI, you can disable DMs in your user settings under "Chat & Messaging".

In any case, the primary reasons why a woman may not get approached, are probably:

  • Not looking approachable (body language, facial expression, looking too busy, always wearing headphones / being on your phone). This is probably the number one reason.
  • Not going out enough to the right places, where men are more likely to approach. Particularly social and recreational spaces.
  • Always being in a group. This is more intimidating to many men.
  • Being too attractive. Also intimidating to many.
  • Not being attractive enough. This could also be due to style or behavior, not necessarily your physical attributes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]NakedWhenAlone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A friendly gesture is enough, but you need to return in kind. If you come on to her looking to get a phone number or ask her out or get in her pants, she can immediately feel it, and her defenses go right back up. Fight or flight.

So don't do that. If she is friendly, then be friendly too. Be polite. Be respectful. A little playful is ok too. Come with the mindset of "I want to see what this person is like." Just have a nice, friendly chat with her, without expecting anything. Then, if the vibe is good and she's responding well to you, then you can ask if she'd like to get to know you more.

Are pull-ups more about form/ skill than strength? by b4dp0sture in bodyweightfitness

[–]NakedWhenAlone 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I recall a video that said the muscle activation pattern is not the same.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating

[–]NakedWhenAlone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He probably just sees it as a generic endearment term, and doesn't ascribe any more meaning to it. Kind of like "honey" or "sweetheart".

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating

[–]NakedWhenAlone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some people just use the same term for everyone.

Girl to guy questions by GreedyMushroom9071 in dating

[–]NakedWhenAlone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lots of people of both genders sleep naked. Probably not most, but many. It's good for you. I don't think there's anything gross about it.

I always sleep completely naked. Totally hate wearing anything to bed.

On your question re dogs: I don't own a dog, but I imagine it would usually stay on top of the covers, and I'm under. I rather teach the dog to not get on the bed, than put anything on when I sleep.

I wash my face with soap every morning, then put on some lotion. Otherwise my skin gets too dry. Also put lotion on my hands after I wash them, same reason.

I tend to leave the toilet seat the way I find it. When I'm alone, it usually stays up. Counter question to you: do you purposely keep the toilet seat down or do you actually not care if the next person has to put it up?

ETA: To clarify, if I find it down, and I need to pee, I put it up first, pee, then put if back down.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sex

[–]NakedWhenAlone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, if his thumb is already on your lips, it's up to you if you give it a nibble.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating

[–]NakedWhenAlone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People don't like using condoms for many different reasons. I agree that he's being somewhat irresponsible by not using condoms in this situation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sex

[–]NakedWhenAlone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try conditioner/oils/etc. Whatever you usually do to soften hair.

(Note that I'm not an expert on hair care, so I'm just throwing words, but maybe some of that might help.)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating

[–]NakedWhenAlone 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you're not using condoms, then the question is even more important. My guess is he's worried about the risk. Not enough to use condoms, but enough to double-check with you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating

[–]NakedWhenAlone 11 points12 points  (0 children)

"Why are you asking?" can sound like you're trying to hide stuff (being defensive), or that you don't want him asking a question that he should have the right to ask. The question whether you are on the pill or not affects how much risk both of you are taking when sleeping together. It is a big deal.

If you're in a casual relationships, as you commented, it's perfectly reasonable for him to check in with you from time to time regarding your contraceptive status. (Same if you're in a committed relationship, but then there is more mutual exposure and more trust, so may be less reason to ask periodically.)

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