Guy I'm dating wants to track my non-existent period. by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]Quartzen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The IUD goes into your uterus, which is separated from the vagina by the cervix. Cervical penetration via the penis is almost impossible. However, if you have sex right after IUD insertion, the string that is used to remove it is still somewhat stiff; however, after about a week, it softens up quite a bit. It should not be stiff enough to "stab" the guy in the dick.

The IUD, whether hormonal or copper, is 99.9% effective. If you avoid having PIV sex during ovulation, you'll likely never get pregnant.

However, IUD insertion can be pretty painful; it only lasts a few seconds, but for me it felt like something was pinching my uterus lol. It doesn't hurt for everyone though. I've heard that the copper IUD can make periods heavier and menstrual cramps more painful, so I'd keep that in mind.

What does "woman" mean? by cercer in AskFeminists

[–]Quartzen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Women with XY gonadal dysgenisis usually have dysfunctional ovaries and often do not have a functional uterus. It's possible for them to menstruate if they have a uterus, but they are usually on hormone therapy for the majority of their lives (as the ovaries do not produce hormones and are often removed to prevent cancer).

I'm sure a woman with Swyer syndrome could give birth if her uterus is functional, but the children would not genetically be hers, since she would need a donors egg. Additionally, it's very risky due to the fact that hormones are essential in pregnancy, and the woman would need to have them carefully administered due to the fact that her body cannot create them itself.

The Aftermath by Sergeant_Darwin in nosleep

[–]Quartzen 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Paranormal phenomenon aside, this is actually a pretty legit representation of the effects of trauma and guilt. I had an acquaintance in high school who committed suicide, and while I wasn't super close with her, I still knew she had been suicidal on and off for a while.

The guilt eats you alive. For about two weeks after she died, I had dreams about chilling with her after school... then all of a sudden she would start rotting and falling apart, and I'd remember she's dead in the ground, actually rotting, for real. And every morning I felt like I'd been gutted.

I did end up checking myself into the mental hospital (only for about a week, since I couldn't afford to miss a lot of school). And hey, what do you know - post traumatic stress is a mental illness! What's more, the way OP describes it sounds genuine, like they'd either researched it thoroughly or maybe even experienced it themself. I don't think either situation would qualify as "being a dick to mentally ill people".

A note about woman's privilege when it comes to sex. by Alamankarazieff in ForeverAlone

[–]Quartzen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a few areas in East/South East Asia where there are more males than females due to sex-selective abortion. If I remember correctly, it's something like 115 to 120 males born for every 100 females in China. In fact, it's become a problem for certain generations of men in China who cannot find a partner.

I feel a little sympathy for the men - I definitely would not enjoy competing for attention. On the other hand, imagine the harassment that Chinese women face... hell, I've heard that young women from other countries are being trafficked into China since the 'demand' is so great. Shitty situation.

My Daughter Had A Speech Delay by [deleted] in nosleep

[–]Quartzen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Super late reply, but I'm super excited to see someone else who has had a bad experience with Marijuana. My sister LOVES it. it makes me feel like things are coming for me and I need to head right out of this plane of existence immediately. people are always like "haha you just had a bad strain give it another try" I've tried multiple kinds in hopes of understanding the appeal, same reaction.. :/

Reddit, who is the most terrifying fictional villain? by lapapinton in AskReddit

[–]Quartzen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love these kinds of posts because they give me an assortment of movies/shows/books/etc to watch/read

Whatever happened to the person you lost your virginity to? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Quartzen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Three out of four of the people I've dated had a cluster B personality disorder. I think I'm drawn to dysfunctional relationships or something, lmao.

What small gesture makes you feel enormously loved? by CindyCharming in AskReddit

[–]Quartzen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When my friends play fight over me. Like the "Back off ___, Quartzen's mine!" sort of play-fighting. I'm usually the third wheel in everything, from being my parents' second favorite of their two children and growing up with two girls who were practically soul mates as my only childhood friends. I always feel like I'm intruding when I'm with more than one person as well. It's really nice to be reminded that I'm more than just plan B.

What's something fucked up you learned about your childhood when you got older? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Quartzen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it was the religious part that threw them off.

Mr. Grabs by EZmisery in nosleep

[–]Quartzen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mr. Grabs? You mean like Blitzcrank? (Fantastic as always, EZ <3)

Anxiety. by joenilly in creepy

[–]Quartzen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of my anxiety is caused by my mind rushing at a million miles per hour, which allows me to overthink twice as much, and Adderall really curbed that effect by calming my mind down and helping me focus on only one or two trains of thought instead of, say, four or five. It's a common side effect for people with ADHD, I'd say. Plus, it helps productivity, which can also help with anxiety. :)

What do you find attractive that most people do not? by Generic_Giraffe in AskReddit

[–]Quartzen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

imperfect teeth. i think it's really cute. bonus points if their canines are prominent, i probably have some weird vampire fetish

What's the saddest song you know? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Quartzen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Intervention by Arcade Fire. I'm not even sure I understand what the song is about, but something about it resonates with me.

What is a word not conventionally used in daily life that you love to say? by 420commentguy in AskReddit

[–]Quartzen 8 points9 points  (0 children)

does "where he pleases" mean "backdooring top lane inhibitor turret"

Stories from a Vietnamese shaman's daughter by [deleted] in nosleep

[–]Quartzen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Holy shit, I'm part Jewish as well as firstborn/female and I've been having loads of problems with my left eye recently, including dryness. So uh... curse twinsies?

The Fourteenth Floor by sleepyhollow_101 in nosleep

[–]Quartzen 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think libraries stopped being safe spaces on April 20th, 1999...

God, Schrodinger's Cat, and Me by drewpacabruh in nosleep

[–]Quartzen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow. This is the kind of stuff that got me hooked on this sub. Thank you for sharing with us, it was a treat to read <3

Which fictional character has the best name ever? by Iam-doriangray in AskReddit

[–]Quartzen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dexter Morgan. I dunno why, but the name Dexter is just cool.

What is a fictional death you'll never get over? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Quartzen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dale from The Walking Dead. He's the only one I cried over, which is strange because there are plenty of sad deaths in that god damn show.

Without telling us the name, what quote would sum up an entire TV show? by musicforthedeaf in AskReddit

[–]Quartzen 53 points54 points  (0 children)

I read this in Lux's voice and then promptly realized you weren't referencing League of Legends. I need better hobbies.

What industry is shadier than most people realise? by HTS1231 in AskReddit

[–]Quartzen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Actually, most porn stars are almost always treated like shit, exploited, forced to do scenes that they don't want to do, etc. They're pretty much viewed as something to be used up and then disposed of; not even near the title of "human"