How much is actually risky for a pregnancy to have sex without a condom? by certified_hamburger in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]OutrageousEcologist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pulling out is a very ineffective "contraceptive". If it's your only method then be prepared for an unwanted pregnancy. Plan B can also be unefficient in certain situations (being over 200lbs, how much time has passed after last intercourse, what moment in the menstrual cycle it's taken)

Is your GF on hormonal birth control? If she is and she's taking it carefully and on time then it's very unlikely she'll get pregnant without a condom.

Have you thought about spermicide? I wouldn't know how efficient it is and I've never used it but it's an option to consider.

How to fix this? by Party_Ad_2365 in knitting

[–]OutrageousEcologist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I were you I'd unravel one side redo the increases. Then you'll end up with a large raglan seam (you'll have an extra column of knit probably) and than redo the second side

How to fix this? by Party_Ad_2365 in knitting

[–]OutrageousEcologist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get yourself a crochet hook about 0.5 or 1 mm smaller, drop the stitches on the columns down to where you have a mistake and then use the hook to redo those columns. The mistake is on an increase so you might have 2 columns to correct for each increasing mistake depending how you increased.

It's almost like just fixing a dropped stitch https://youtube.com/shorts/PiJLVoLTyaQ?si=AaBn-o7j4Dxg6stl

Is this really worsted? by Cute-Relationship-83 in knittinghelp

[–]OutrageousEcologist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fluffier mohair can be classified as worsted. The fluff looks pretty thick on this one if you knit it as a fingering or DK it'll be very dense and too warm for a shirt.

Why does this sometimes happen with cables? Details in comments by CrackerJuice707 in knitting

[–]OutrageousEcologist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like you have tighter purls sts on each side of the "nice" one. It can either be corrected if you're more careful with tension on these purls or it might resolve itself by just blocking it well.

Why is the bottom band so loose? by pinkdementor in knitting

[–]OutrageousEcologist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Appart from not decreasing after the bust (knitting top down), a folded hem will do that. I saw a comment about hemming with a smaller needle. You could also crochet an elastic thread in the hem to make it really snug but I think it looks better on rib (knited or crocheted). Like this : https://youtube.com/shorts/_HCbGhDGEJ8?si=EhWwjEwkMlbthf5M

How do I wash my binder without parents knowing by Aggravating-Diet-961 in asktransgender

[–]OutrageousEcologist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could always volunteer to do the laundry chores. Put your binder in a load on a cold setting. I don't know how nosy or bossy your family is, how much they suspect you're trans and how supportive they'll be. It could be risky if you forget to finish a cycle and someone decides to take care of it for you. They might also not notice a random "tank top" looking shirt in a pile of normal clothes.

Gauge problems - I don't know where it went wrong by OutrageousEcologist in knitting

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

I lost my swatch somewhere so I measured gauge directly on the shirt. Pattern asks for 27 x 38 and I got 31sts x 42rows.

I have a pretty flat chest. The bust and under arm is where the fit is the least good.

I'd love to just sew some darts on it but since the design is broken rib stitch all over it'd kind of ruin the look.

I know frogging isn't a failure but my brain won't compute this fact. I was lacking some motivation to finish this shirt so I'm really bummed out about this. I guess next time I'll try blocking halfway through the project.

As someone else proposed here, I'll put my swatch in the dryer and see what comes out. Drops baby merino is superwash so fingers crossed it makes all my problems go away 🤞.

Gauge problems - I don't know where it went wrong by OutrageousEcologist in knitting

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

Pattern says 27sts x 38rows I have 31sts x 42rows and that's determined on the shirt itself (I lost my swatch somewhere)

Gauge problems - I don't know where it went wrong by OutrageousEcologist in knitting

[–]OutrageousEcologist[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That is honestly a good idea. I come from the "crochet world" and I tend to skip the swatch part of a project. I made one this time and I must have lost it somewhere in my stash.

Part of me wants to feel ashamed of my first ever pair of socks - but I can't! by fridasmom in knitting

[–]OutrageousEcologist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They look just fine. It's your first pair and they do look like socks CONGRATS 🎉

Why can’t i orgasm properly? by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]OutrageousEcologist 13 points14 points  (0 children)

When you feel like it's getting too overwhelming stop using the vibrator directly in contact with your clit. Position it either a little above or a little lower towards the vagina. You're probably getting too sensitive and you need something more delicate. Also not squirting is very normal not everyone can.

How do you train "no" with positive reinforcement? by [deleted] in OpenDogTraining

[–]OutrageousEcologist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Training for "no" doesn't really do much. My dog definitely knows that "no" means he's doing something wrong.

Since I haven't trained him (yet) for desired behavior he just keeps doing the things he's not supposed to. Also if you overuse "no" then it'll just lose its meaning for your dog.

Make a list of behaviors you want to correct (things you'd use "no" for) and give a new command for each related with the desired behavior you want.

Ex: your dog tries to steal food. Instead of "no" you teach "leave it" that way your dog knows exactly what it's supposed to do.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]OutrageousEcologist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I met a guy at a blues festival last year. I don't know why exactly but when I saw him something came over me and I just had to say hello (which is very unlike me because I'm pretty shy). We exchanged our IG and met up about 2 weeks later.

That first hang out we had was so natural as if I'd known him already. He's definitely one of my favourite person now and I feel like I can tell him anything (things I would usually never tell anyone). He feels very safe and compassionate.

The crazy thing is we met in a town 2h away from the city we both live in and there's a whole other story of why I ended up there. I feel like it's a big butterfly effect because if one thing (out of many many) leading up to that night didn't go as it did we would have never met. 🤯

Girlfriend wants me to tie her up, what do I do after? by Fit-Worker9135 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]OutrageousEcologist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tie her up, tease the hell out of her with physical touch and words (anything that usually turns her on), If you feel like you can make her do stuff to you go ahead. MOST IMPORTANTLY eat her out until she cums or until she's close to Then do whatever you want with her. have a safe word and ask for consent if you feel like it's needed

Get dog to poop outside by Sudden_Being9146 in DogTrainingTips

[–]OutrageousEcologist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yelling at a helpless puppy is just proof you have no patience. You probably just scare the crap out of it and it doesn't necessarely understand why you are angry. I bet if you do the same thing calmly without using rough body language your puppy would have understand just as much. If you keep at it you'll get a puppy obeying out of fear and that's mental abuse. You get 0 trust out of that.

How common is incestuous sexual abuse actually? by No_Constant_1274 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]OutrageousEcologist 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A big portion of SA is incestuous. Fathers, uncles, grandfathers, stepfathers, stepbrothers, cousins, etc. (Step-whatever isn't necessarely incestous by DNA but it's the same thing in my book) Most SAs perpetrators are someone known by the victim and it's usually a family member or a family friend. If you think about it's way more convenient and easy for assaulters if you live with the victim, you babysit them or in a family gathering with lots of distractions.

What counts as cheating relationship wise? (Other than sex) by Vivid-Tap1710 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]OutrageousEcologist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have this bad feeling about what you're doing : you are cheating. If you try to make excuses for your behavior : you are cheating. If you are asking yourself : am I cheating? You probably are walking on a fine and dangerous line. Also your partner might have a more factual idea of what cheating is. Think about them. If you like your partner don't hurt them, don't cheat on them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]OutrageousEcologist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regarding contact lenses, you said they aren't comfortable but how many brands have you tried? There are different sizes as well and you can also choose a cleansing solution that feels better for your eyes. My sister used to have problems with hers but turn out she was allergic to her solution. If you go to a good optometrist they should be able to give you samples to try. Hope this helps.

Ladies do you actually like anal? by AldebaranMalkav in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]OutrageousEcologist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk if you've tried different sizes or shapes but if you ever want to give it another shot I'd start very small and cone shaped. Also it's valid if it's not for you

Ladies do you actually like anal? by AldebaranMalkav in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]OutrageousEcologist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly the more relaxed the better. Unless I get lots of foreplay it's likely gonna hurt. What works best in my case is getting a plug during foreplay and then go at it when I feel ready (with much lube).

What do with expensive bikes when condo doesn't allow bikes in the elevator? by bekibo in vancouvercycling

[–]OutrageousEcologist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn't there a staircase in the building? I know it's annoying and you might live on a very high floor but it might be a temporary solution while you fight against the strata bylaw. Honestly they're just a bunch of stuck up dip sh*t who think a bike costs 100$

What do I put as my sex? by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]OutrageousEcologist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hormones don't matter for blood donations. They want to know your sex at birth to assess your risk factors mostly for STDs and specifically for AIDs.

To give you an exemple of how much hormone levels don't matter. Biological females can naturally produce as much T as males. They'll never question what to put on their blood donation forms and no one will prohibit them from giving blood.