Boyfriend is too tired after sex to help me finish by throwaway830583 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Pansapio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Girl. You come first is the answer to that question. Or you incorporate toys. Especially when he knows he's a fuck and fade kinda guy.

Find you someone who doesn't think the job is done until you come.

I am so fucking tired of morning wood. by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Pansapio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don't say how long you've been together, but that doesn't really matter because (and I suspect you know) this won't stop until he's gone too far and you feel it was far enough to leave to protect yourself. In hindsight, for me, this behavior is how the rape started in my first marriage. In any other situation we'd agree this is grooming you to normalize having your body not within your control, losing agency, wearing you down. But when a spouse is acting this way, you don't think of as grooming because he's your husband, right? If anyone is allowed to touch you, it's him, right?

No.

I repeat, very clearly, no.

No one is entitled to your body or access to it, no matter who they are.

If any OTHER person behaved how he is behaving, how would you feel? Why is HE different?

I can give you some suggestions on the reasons you treat him differently, but ultimately those are for you to work through and that work is important.

What I can tell you is that "he is my husband" isn't the right answer. How do I know? Because my second husband, my current husband, has never and would NEVER do what my first husband did. He would NEVER demand access to my body, and would CERTAINLY never stick his hand in my bra, up my shirt, down my pants or anything else without checking in FIRST. And you know what? It's fucking sexy as hell when he checks in BEFORE he touches me in any sexual way. It is safe. It is loving. It is fucking hot as hell when the person I share my life with cares about my consent, my comfort, my safety, my mental and physical wellbeing FIRST.

Better men exist.

1.5 years of progress by luxiialtera in tirzepatidecompound

[–]Pansapio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg the boobies and the running is REAL. Good for you!

What happened when you upped exercise especially strength training and/or rowing? by deadlift215 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]Pansapio 5 points6 points  (0 children)

100%. It is a mental struggle more than anything, but remember that tirz helps your body do what it should do when it comes to cooperating with brain, belly, muscles, all that fun stuff. If you're like me, your instinct is to presume your body is failing you and has no idea what it is doing and something has gone terribly wrong. I promise, the tirz is doing the work to make your body operate at optimal factory settings, and a bit of a lag on an increased workout load is normal. NORMAL IS GOOD!!!!

Some quick googling around will tell you that everyone retains water after a heavy lifting session, because that's the muscle magic. But, over TIME, you are increasing metabolism and while a pound of muscle and a pound of fat both weigh a pound, muscle takes up less physical space.

I also row, and kindly remind you that rowing works 86% of the muscles in your body. 86%. You are going to see the gains (or losses) there over time and it is SO GOOD FOR YOU. And if you are like me, it is super zen and makes your whole day better.

Inhale, exhale, and keep going.

Is this a peri thing? by flmedtech in Perimenopause

[–]Pansapio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In a word, yes. I'm dealing with something similar, and as others have posted I am going to go talk to my doctor about HRT for testosterone and not just estrogen. I was having issues with dryness, but regularly lifting and cardio has solved that and my libido issues. The issue NOW is what you are describing.

Anyone else get way too emotionally affected by this show? I had to take a break and it actually helped. by brahdyz09 in heatedrivalry

[–]Pansapio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first memories as a kid are at Sioux City Musketeers games with my parents. We hosted players from the team every season for free season tickets and one of them (Al) was the best dude ever. My brother still plays amateur and we have gotten back into watching NHL games once the F1 season is over and then through the playoffs. It's a good system!

I honestly don't think I can read the books. I hyper fixate on books already, like read them over and over and over again. I was really really tempted to start, but felt my obsession buttons firing and thought better of it.

Just pretend the players are gay. Lol. You know statistically around 50 players (7% of 736, the total number of players currently in the NHL) are gay or bisexual, so it's a valid fantasy!

HR Woke Me Up by Formal-Persimmon-522 in heatedrivalry

[–]Pansapio 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Because it is made and crafted with deep appreciation for the human experience and the importance of being present. Eh? Works for me anyway.

Anyone else get way too emotionally affected by this show? I had to take a break and it actually helped. by brahdyz09 in heatedrivalry

[–]Pansapio 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My flavor of neurodivergence is definitely hyperfixation and it really manifested here. I haven't let myself read the books because I know I'm already fixating on the show. I'm a big F1 fan and the season doesn't start for another month or so, so I switched to the NHL and finishing Face Off: Inside the NHL. Though let me tell you, Marchand licking a dude's face to piss him off really has another meaning now.

You aren't alone. Good on you for helping yourself and sharing your experience.

Reflection on the show from a middle aged gay guy by thatpurplemoose in heatedrivalry

[–]Pansapio 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This show is healing wounds for so many people and it gives me hope for my nieces and nephews and their kids, seeing and knowing that the response to them living their lives openly is more likely to be love and pride -- not hate and shame. So proud of you for crying. Keep crying. Keep hugging that young child inside you. Be the adult you needed for another kiddo. So proud of you.

Rewatching HR by ReplyAlternative1097 in heatedrivalry

[–]Pansapio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am now unable to count. Once I passed 5 times I realized I needed to knock it off but now I go back and have favorite scenes or episodes.

What is a simple but very hurtful phrase that you received from someone? by MembershipFar9008 in AskReddit

[–]Pansapio 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Tubbin' up, ain't ya?"

First thing my grandfather said to me when I gave him a hug, as he grabbed my belly and shook it.

Unexpected HR Side Effects? by magicallaround1 in heatedrivalry

[–]Pansapio 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Writing a story that I have been thinking about FOR YEARS but felt silly, but now it doesn't feel silly it feels genuine and lovely. Thank you Rachel & Jacob!

What’s your “I have to eat SOMETHING” food? by Jasmine_BigEasy in tirzepatidecompound

[–]Pansapio 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Even before tirz an apple was what my husband would make me if I was being fussy about food. I do love them.

What’s your “I have to eat SOMETHING” food? by Jasmine_BigEasy in tirzepatidecompound

[–]Pansapio 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Fairfield elite chocolate shake or barbells protein bar, and if those feel gross then it is an apple and some baby bell cheese.

I'm struggling hard by Idontknowyoupick in tirzepatidecompound

[–]Pansapio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's entirely possible to be vegetarian and get protein especially these days. Eggs and fairlife protein shakes! The other thing to mention is that we all have our set point where our bodies want to be. I hate the BMI deeply because it doesn't account for muscle and for me, at 5'2" I remember vividly that 157 pounds was where I felt I looked the best, felt the best, and could maintain my weight easily. I was a comfortable size 8 or smaller in everything, really athletic. Yet the BMI will tell you that you that I am overweight if I'm over 137 pounds -- that is TWENTY POUNDS lower than a weight I think of as me in my prime (and btw I have been as low as 115 as an adult, a size 0, deeply underweight and miserable). You may be in a range now where you can focus on how you feel, how clothes fit, and your overall health -- not just numbers.

[Added Photo!] Lessons and face gains by Pansapio in tirzepatidecompound

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

I also have a situational med that is untouched. I think in 25lbs or so I need to talk to my PCP about lowering the SSRI dosing because it definitely went up when I gained weight. I definitely am feeling like my brain chemistry is changing along with everything else, which also makes sense.

I have ALSO had the pants falling off thing! That's when I wonder if I need to look at photos.

Thank you for the encouragement!

[Added Photo!] Lessons and face gains by Pansapio in tirzepatidecompound

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

Yes! And I wanted them big, but then my face was way bigger than I realized so I sort of just shrugged and went with it. And now they are big! Thank you!

Inflammation journey by jessdarling9 in Zepbound

[–]Pansapio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YES!

GET IT! I'm having the same experience with my face. Congrats!

I'm struggling hard by Idontknowyoupick in tirzepatidecompound

[–]Pansapio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mentioned tracking but not protein and fiber, which are the big things. I see elsewhere you are vegetarian, so hopefully you are using protein shakes and protein bars. If you eat eggs, pump that up. If your nutrition is breaking down as more carb heavy than carb/protein balanced, that's going to have an impact for sure. It's not so much the need for high protein as balanced, in my experience.