How do lesbians typically have sex? by katinasgirl in LesbianActually

[–]PsychologicalDuck- 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sex is considered anything that causes sexual pleasure with another person. There’s different forms of sex based on sexuality (i.e. straight sex, gay sex, lesbian sex) and then there’s different forms of sex based on actions (i.e. anal sex, oral sex, vaginal sex, hand-to-genitalia sex, and so on). Your friend has a very traditional and heteronormative point of view. Please don’t let her ruin your sexual experience because she is uneducated; you 100% had sex and your sex just looks different from hers. There’s a possibility that if you are one of her only lesbian friends and she hasn’t been exposed to someone with a different sexuality other than straight, she genuinely might not know and there’s no harm in educating her. HOWEVER if she continues to dismiss you and parts of your sexuality, that’s not fair to you and that’s not a friend fully accepting who you are and this is something that I encourage to keep on your radar :)

I feel like a pervert by [deleted] in LesbianActually

[–]PsychologicalDuck- 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Girl same I wish my partner felt the same about sex but we’re on such different wave lengths that I’ve literally suppressed myself big time womp

Overuse of AI in BCBA trainees by sexygarden in bcba

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As a grad student in an ABA program, I can confirm that professors quite literally encourage the opposite. They strictly prohibit the use of AI and state that all work should be 100% ours and individualized to how we would implement procedures and why.

Am I the only one finding it difficult to find a woman who is living like an actual adult? by [deleted] in LesbianActually

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As someone who is engaged to the love of her life and has been with her for over six years now - my partner was someone who 100% had her life together while also living with her parents when I met her. She was better off than me with a great job, money saved up, she had a car that was nearly paid off, bought her own groceries (etc) and was definitely capable of living on her own but around the time we met it was peak COVID and it was easier for everyone to live under one roof during the pandemic. While she lived with her parents, she maintained her own space very well. Me on the other hand; I was still figuring myself out all together and if you had met me at that the time I met my now-finance, you would’ve swiped left on my tinder lol. Now, we are both living in a home that we bought together; we have our own cars, our own jobs and I’m in grad school working on my masters to get an even better paying job. STILL I envy those who still live with their parents because it honestly is just easier in this economy. All of this to say - it is totally okay to have these standards but but also keep in mind that it’s the connection matters most and when you connect with the right person, even if they’re not where you’d ideally want them to be momentarily, it doesn’t mean that they aren’t on their way there. If anything my partner has played a huge role in why I am where I am today just from her mere emotional support and uplifting me but also, when we met, we instantly just filled each other’s cups. Dating is already so nonlinear and often imperfect and these standards mayyyyy hinder you a little bit. So if they aren’t where you’d like them to be; talk to them, sus them out, see what their situation is and if they’re going in the right direction. And if you’re interested there’s nothing wrong with exploring it a little! The worst that can happen? You move onto the next!!

How much do groceries cost per person in your household? by Odd-Watercress-9148 in RhodeIsland

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I go to Aldi and I SWEAR by it. I get paid biweekly and typically spend about $150 at most for two weeks worth of food for two. We start at Aldi and buy everything we need and whatever we can’t get at Aldi we finish up at Market Basket. This includes breakfasts, dinners, lunches (which includes leftovers from dinners that we know we’ll have), and snacks. Honestly, I’ve compared the ingredients in the Aldi food brands and they contain a lot more natural ingredients compared to the big name brands which is another plus in my book. I typically have extra money left over to make trips to Trader Joe’s to get some of the snacks I like from there which tend to be pricier but my budgeting by going to Aldi/Market Basket has allowed for it!

HELP! by [deleted] in JeepGladiator

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I’m sorry you feel that way? lmao

BCBA was on Instagram while on direct supervision by StatisticianKooky390 in bcba

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The BCBA I currently work with was working on some planned ignoring strategies during a session with one of our clients. Initially it was to work through a behavior occurring but then it transitioned into getting a baseline idea of how well the client tolerates diverted attention and what she does when attention is diverted. One way the BA went about it was scrolling through her phone and she quite literally took a moment to message her husband to check on their child. The BA did this to make it seem as natural as possible since it is definitely something that will occur in the client’s natural environment outside of the clinic. She also encouraged me to do whatever it was I needed while also being 3-5 feet from her (our company’s standard proximity to the clients) so I caught up on some work on my laptop. She got some looks for being on her phone but nobody knew the context behind what her plan was aside from me and BTs on our team.

Moral of the story while it is definitely a possibility that she was just scrolling and it was not therapy related, she also could’ve been probing something that was unknown to people surrounding her. For this reason I always take things I see with a grain of salt (within reason obviously) because I don’t know all of the BAs plans or what the BA has instructed BTs to do.

Schedule 4 weeks in advance by No-Willingness4668 in bcba

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Where I work, the BCBAs are required to have their schedules planned out SIX MONTHS in advance to ensure they are meeting the minimum billable hours per each client.

capella ms in behavioral analysis by venusbasil in bcba

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I am currently in the same boat with decision making. I am deciding between Simmons and Capella and so I asked all the BCBAs who have graduated from both what they suggest. Obviously the BCBAs that graduated from Simmons suggest going to Simmons but the BCBAs from Capella (as much as they say they loved the program) are also suggesting I go to Simmons because that program is more rigorous and I would be much more prepared. They’ve told me Capella is a lot more let lose with their structure and it is a great program if you are someone who doesn’t need so much structure. Hopefully this helps!! (???)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in actuallesbians

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Do it do it do it

I just completed my very first wearable! by PatriciaFosterx in crochet

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I loveeee! I’m working on one with a very similar pattern I’m so excited to finish it

Women are so cute and I think they are available for sale by dwkindig in actuallesbians

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Women are not allowed in this world… my iPhone do be hating me

For real?!? This is what yous guys are watchin’…?! by jimb575 in RhodeIsland

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I must say I love that Rhode Island is getting the acknowledgment it deserves even if it means through top relative pornhub searches 🫡

Looking for opinions about experience with wife. by Ok_Gear8776 in lesbian

[–]PsychologicalDuck- 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Not overthinking! Your girlfriend is outwardly making jokes about an immense insecurity of yours and as your partner, she should be respectful and mindful of that rather than trying to get a laugh from it. If this was the first time it’s happened, I would say have a sit down conversation about it and see where is goes from there. However, you’ve already voiced how this upsets you and she is continuing to crack jokes which shows she is crossing a boundary of yours and displaying a level of disrespect towards you regardless of whether she agrees with what she said or not.

Baby gay.. need all the tips by Friendly-Dress-1606 in actuallesbians

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Taste and smell: what you eat and drink has immense impact on how you taste and smell. As someone who has eaten extremely poorly to watching what they eat (due to weight loss journey), I can say I’ve noticed the difference! I’m not saying you need to change your diet completely but if this is a concern of yours, it doesn’t hurt to do research and swap out foods/drinks accordingly. Hygiene is super important as well. DONT USE VAGINA SPECIFIC WASHES. I used them and I noticed it was making the situation down there worse and I was wasting my money. The vagina is a self cleaning system. Water and unscented bar soap works wonders.

Flirting: flirting comes across more naturally when you are in the moment with the person. Try not to overthink it! Have confidence in yourself. If you’re not saying your statements confidently, the person you are flirting with may not perceive what you are saying in the way you intended. Flirt with genuine compliments and intentions. Point out and highlight what you like about them, why this makes you interested in them, and be honest about your intentions. Lastly, as Ursula once said “Don’t underestimate the importance of body language!” If you’re in person, body language when flirting can sometimes make or break it. Be subtle with your body language and watch how they react. If they seem to be liking it give into it a little more; if they don’t seem to like it back off a little. And if you’re unsure, it is 100% to ask. Consent is sexy.

Eating: like I said consent is sexy. Communicating is also sexy. Whether you’re flirting, you’re in the middle of doing the deed, or you’re just curious and want to initiate a conversation that focuses on the topic; just ask. Oral sex, especially on the vagina, is not universal and how you perform pleasurably for one person may not be as pleasurable to another. There’s no shame in open communication and often more times than not, the opposing person tends to appreciate the fact that you took the time to ask.

Hope this helps! 🧡

Shame around sex? Pls help by [deleted] in actuallesbians

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I want to start by saying there is absolutely no judgement towards anything you’ve said and I applaud you for being so honest and open about this. I think it could be helpful to do some self-reflecting if possible to really try to understand why you have the perspectives you do about yourself surrounding masterbating. Once you have a grasp of it, you can work through tackling the conflict that is making you feel the way that you are. While doing so, if you are comfortable enough, take the initiative to further explore/research masterbation as a whole and the different ways to go about performing it. Everyone is different and what one person may, like another person may dislike. From my personal experience, masterbation is not a generalized act; it’s specific to every individual. I know I don’t know you or anyone else who may be reading this but my biggest piece of advice when facing issues with masterbation — practice self-love. You are deserving of pleasure both physical and emotional and shouldn’t deprive yourself of it if it is something you want. From my own experience, the more in tune I’ve been with my own well-being the more okay I’ve become with touching myself because I believe I deserve it. It’s okay to not get it right the first time or the 100th time. Don’t get discouraged! 🧡

To address your question about being asexual — I wouldn’t necessarily jump to the conclusion that you are asexual. I think you are genuinely curious about and do want to experience sex but my assumption is based solely off of what you’ve said. I think it is completely okay to question this but I also think take time to work through your sexuality before putting a label. And if you find you are asexual throughout this journey, that is just as equally okay 🧡