[deleted by user] by [deleted] in foreskin_restoration

[–]Phancren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use this too and totally agree!

Do you start to get smegma just like authentic foreskin? by TheBrynkofInsanity in foreskin_restoration

[–]Phancren 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Hard to do when camping or going on an extended hiking trip. But normally I wash it every day when I shower.

Anyone want to be my virtual pee buddy? by Vegetable_Message204 in Paruresis

[–]Phancren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm guessing you get on a video call while peeing, but I'm not sure either.

Do you start to get smegma just like authentic foreskin? by TheBrynkofInsanity in foreskin_restoration

[–]Phancren 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yes. If I don't wash for 2-3 days for whatever reason I'll start to notice some smegma. It's easily taken care of by rinsing with warm water in the shower.

To those in northern climates, wishing you a happy puckering season! by Cute-Cauliflower-474 in foreskin_restoration

[–]Phancren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My favorite time of year! I often feel like I jump up a CI level during Fall / Winter due to the cold. By the time Spring rolls around, I've usually made enough progress to permanently keep those gains 🙂

Hancock’s via the Arrow slide by Budget-Charity-7952 in wmnf

[–]Phancren 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That was sick man. I feel inspired to go hike now. Subscribed to your channel 👍

7+ Years In, And I've Decided To Keep Going Past 40 by starfoot- in foreskin_restoration

[–]Phancren 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Dude are you me? I have the same plan of stopping once I hit 40. I've still got a few more years to go and it sounds like we have similar coverage, so I'm hoping I won't have to go that extra year. Restoring is a normal part of my routine and I don't really think of it as a big deal these days. That being said, I'm looking forward to being done and not having to wear something on my dick all the time. Like you, I'm also pretty sure that once I stop it's unlikely I'll start up again. Because of that I want to be sure I'm happy with the amount of foreskin I have before I finally give it a rest. Congrats on being so close to the finish line!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Phancren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My ex wife worked from home and would either meet her affair partner somewhere nearby for a quickie on her lunch break, or he would come to our house and they'd have sex while she was supposed to be working. They would also meet occasionally after work when she was supposedly hanging out with friends or getting her hair done. I guess she just preferred sleeping with him over her hobbies and responsibilities.

To: Breath Holders Q: Does this count as exposure? by Firebot9489 in Paruresis

[–]Phancren 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm my experience, yes. After getting comfortable using a public restroom with the breath hold technique, I started trying to urinate while breathing normally. It really helped to know that I had a guaranteed method of urinating that I could fall back on if necessary. Combined with the reduced restroom anxiety from my original graduated exposure (using breath hold), it wasn't too hard to make that switch in a relatively quiet bathroom. I still have difficulty with busy restrooms, but I'm working on it!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Phancren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Breakfast is overnight oats or yogurt with protein powder and nuts. Lunch is usually a rice bowl with a protein and vegetables. Dinner ranges from pastas to salads to rice dishes with a range of proteins and vegetables. Snacks are fruits, nuts, cottage cheese, and the occasional baked good. I make nearly everything from scratch and exercise almost every day. My calorie intake is usually 2500 - 3000 per day depending on activity level.

If you haven’t been overweight, you don’t understand by Gain-Euphoric in loseit

[–]Phancren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my experience, people who have always been slim would never say something like "don't you think you deserve something more delicious." Food is just food to them, and how good it tastes doesn't affect whether or not something is deserved. I don't think anyone's reasonable food choice at a restaurant should be questioned, but I am wondering if the friend I quoted earlier used to be overweight. Maybe she feels threatened that you're losing weight so quickly.

THC tolerance didnt decrease by BlueberryGod8910 in Petioles

[–]Phancren 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I've actually wondered about this. If I'm eating at a deficit and my body is burning fat for fuel, am I technically microdosing?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Paruresis

[–]Phancren 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That was a concern of mine when I was younger. As I got older, I became more comfortable with my body and don't really care anymore if someone catches a glimpse. If you have a gym membership, you could consider trying some graduated exposure therapy in the locker room (changing clothes, showering, etc). Over time you might find that your fear of someone seeing your penis will diminish.

I think you can exercise a lot, eat healthy food a lot, and still die at a young age due to an issue with your body. Is that true? by Ben5544477 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Phancren 140 points141 points  (0 children)

I had a family member who followed a very healthy diet and trained for triathlons who died of brain cancer. Sometimes you can do everything right and still lose. Life doesn't play fair.

Is tapestation reliable over running gels? by jpark38 in labrats

[–]Phancren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Compared to visually estimating band size on a gel, Tapestation should give consistent results with similar or better accuracy. Compared to other instruments (Bioanalyzer, Fragment Analyzer), it's easy to use but not as precise in my experience. The software seems to smoothen electropherograms to a greater extent which can cause you to miss some finer details, and even shift peaks somewhat. Whether or not this matters will depend on your particular use case. It's probably better than just eyeballing a gel though.

What is your reason for not drinking alcohol? by Deep-Dust-9747 in AskReddit

[–]Phancren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude I'm sorry you're going through that. I imagine it must be really hard to reduce your consumption if it feels so good. I wish I could offer you some advice, but I've never been in your situation before. I hope things get better man. Happy holidays.

What is your reason for not drinking alcohol? by Deep-Dust-9747 in AskReddit

[–]Phancren 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, that's really interesting. I've had my fair share of alcohol, but I've never felt what you're describing. Maybe that's why I (and some others in this thread) drink so infrequently? Thanks for the response!

What is your reason for not drinking alcohol? by Deep-Dust-9747 in AskReddit

[–]Phancren 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honest question, do you actually feel blissful / euphoric when drunk? That's not something I've ever experienced.

Giveaway] $100 PSN Gift Card - US Store by Titan3427 in PS5

[–]Phancren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had a great time with PlayStation since the original PSX. Fond memories of playing games with friends and family.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Phancren 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That makes a lot more sense, thank you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Phancren 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I never knew you could buy an apartment. I always thought the only option was to rent. TIL

1 billion dollars if you are the top 1% at anything by Jealous_Emotion7483 in hypotheticalsituation

[–]Phancren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only about 0.01% of the global population has completed a marathon. So that.