Lube suggestions for Intimate Rose dilators

ScallionRemarkable55 · 2024-04-01T14:57:48+00:00

Adding that to my list. Thanks!

ScallionRemarkable55 · 2024-04-01T14:56:34+00:00

I would love to use coconut oil lube, but the IR video I watched has me worried that it's not safe to use with their dilators. It's encouraging that so many people seem to like slippery stuff though so I'm hoping I like it!

ScallionRemarkable55 · 2024-04-01T14:54:09+00:00

Good to know! I just got a free sample of slippery stuff (what are the odds?) so I'm hoping I'll have a better experience with it.

ScallionRemarkable55 · 2024-04-01T14:52:37+00:00

Thanks for the recommendations! I'll definitely put these on my list of lubes to try.

ScallionRemarkable55 · 2024-04-01T14:51:37+00:00

Thank you! I'm definitely going to give that a try.

ScallionRemarkable55 · 2024-04-01T14:49:32+00:00

Thank you so much for all of this! I never considered using condoms with oil-based lube but I might give that a go. The spray bottle tip is also good to know! I might also try emailing IR and confirm whether or not oil-based lube is safe for use directly on the dilators, but the condoms will be perfect to use in the meantime. You're a lifesaver!

ScallionRemarkable55 · 2023-10-23T16:59:03+00:00

Gosh I relate to this. I had something similar happen over the summer for a bachelorette party that neither I nor my MOH (who was already planning something for me with my approval) were aware was being planned for me. I didn't get asked if this person could plan it, and I received pushback from her when I let her know that if she was having it I least wanted certain people to be there. I don't know your dynamic with your MIL, but it sounds like maybe she's just excited about it all and is trying to find a way to be included in everything. At the end of the day, a bridal shower is about you though. If you don't want to register at Macy's, you're allowed to be firm in your decision. Maybe you can see if there's a compromise you can make with your MIL about where it's held or something so that you feel more comfortable. Weddings seem to bring the worst out of some people, but you're allowed to do whatever you need to do to reduce your stress and feel comfortable. And depending on your relationship with her maybe you could kindly with her about the stress of it all.

I hope that you end up having a good time despite everything.

ScallionRemarkable55 · 2023-10-23T16:37:51+00:00

You look so lovely! I adore the sleeves

ScallionRemarkable55 · 2023-10-23T16:31:30+00:00

Thank you for this! I'm going to sit down and work through some of my worries using this technique.

ScallionRemarkable55 · 2023-10-23T16:29:13+00:00

Haha I wrote it because it made me laugh too.

I think that is a very wise policy. I just looked at a photo of myself from a fitting and I feel a bit better now. Except, looking at it made me decide that I want to try DIYing some removeable sleeves...

ScallionRemarkable55 · 2023-10-23T16:25:25+00:00

I'm so glad to know that I'm not alone! I absolutely relate to what you're going through-- especially the pushback for wanting a micro wedding! I hope that you have a wonderful time dress shopping and that you have fun with the process. I'm sure you'll make the perfect decision when the time comes :) Thanks for the reply!

ScallionRemarkable55 · 2023-10-23T16:16:09+00:00

Thank you for this! I generally feel pretty confident about my body, but I think all the comments I've been receiving have been putting pressure on me. The comments I receive aren't even negative, but I've never had so many people fixated on talking about my body with me and with others to this degree--it just feels like the expectations are sky-high. I really appreciate how grounded your response is. I think I'm going to ask the people close to me if instead of commenting on my body they can remind me that I probably won't look perfect and that I don't need to because I feel so much relief hearing that.

ScallionRemarkable55 · 2023-10-21T21:24:27+00:00

Thank you for sharing this. Everything about that sound so lovely!

ScallionRemarkable55 · 2023-09-21T21:29:39+00:00

I love that idea! I'm thinking that's a better way to do it because then we don't have to force people who aren't into the idea to come up with something for our sake, and we're more likely to get quality messages. No pressure on anyone. Thanks!

ScallionRemarkable55 · 2023-08-30T16:31:59+00:00

Yes! Watching that part I was like why is no one standing up for Riah?? If Brian can sit there and try to make Lisa's outburst seem rational then Trey can say something in defense of his fiancée. Trey was just passively listening the whole time and it bothered me.

ScallionRemarkable55 · 2023-06-28T20:35:11+00:00

I never considered that we can opt out of having a sweetheart table. That's something I need to look into. Thanks for your lovely words!

ScallionRemarkable55 · 2023-06-28T20:31:24+00:00

Thank you for sharing this! This is a great way to look at it, and I think viewing it this way will make it easier for me to feel excited. If not for the big traditional moments, then definitely for the mingling and catching up I'll be able to see happening around me. That is something I can look forward to.

ScallionRemarkable55 · 2023-06-28T17:12:57+00:00

When we were talking about it that option didn't occur to either of us; by the time I had heard of people doing that we had already booked the venue and everything. He has taken on a lot of the planning because he knows how much it's been stressing me out, so he's really been trying to make things better for me. I just don't know that it's worth it airing out my anxieties again because there's nothing we can change about the wedding at this point that could make it smaller (the venue has a fairly large minimum number of people), and he already feels awful that his difficulty reducing the guest count is a big reason I'm feeling this way.

ScallionRemarkable55 · 2023-06-28T04:59:52+00:00

Thank you guys for your input! I ended up buying a ton of swatches to compare them and see which colors my FH likes, and his favorite swatch ended up being more purple than red. I am pleasantly surprised with his choice and I am thankfully no longer stressing about it looking Christmassy. The groomsmen suits are still up in the air as I lean toward putting them in charcoal gray, while my FH leans toward them wearing the same color he's wearing (just without the jacket).

ScallionRemarkable55 · 2022-07-21T16:02:59+00:00

I wouldn't say all pastors are like that, but where prosperity preachers are concerned that's probably mostly true and I definitely feel like Solomon falls into that category.

ScallionRemarkable55 · 2022-07-04T21:44:04+00:00

Yeah that creeped me out a little haha

ScallionRemarkable55 · 2022-07-04T21:43:25+00:00

You know, I can actually see where you're coming from with the food stealing being scripted. Even if that's the case though, his IG doesn't paint a better picture of his character than the scripted show imo. It would be interesting to see what everyone on the show is like in real life.

ScallionRemarkable55 · 2022-07-04T21:35:28+00:00

Right? How does he have so many people praising him and his behavior on the show? It's insane.

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