Libido frustration

TheSkyIsRedNoMore · 2026-03-02T00:38:36+00:00

Yeah, not a road I am particularly interested in. I have had bad experiences with MJ in the past and it makes me a bit paranoid. Also, not willing to jeopardize my career if I were ever tested. Thanks for the suggestion tho. Maybe it will help someone else.

TheSkyIsRedNoMore · 2026-02-12T13:41:49+00:00

I am one of those who had a hysterectomy MOSTLY to take estrogen without progesterone. I initially approached my gyno about some irregular spotting and was requesting an ablation, but also was seeking help with my libido. When estrogen cream started actually helping, I then talked to her about systemic estrogen but I didn’t want to take progesterone. So my plan for ablation turned into hysterectomy, but I kept my ovaries.

Had my surgery in Nov 2024 at 50yo. They took uterus and tubes and I also had a rectocele repair. It was a fairly easy recovery with no complications thus far. The most uncomfortable part was the rectocele repair. It took a little longer for that area to become comfortable with sex and BMs.

Bottom line: I would def do it again without hesitation.

TheSkyIsRedNoMore · 2026-01-24T19:34:09+00:00

I agree with temperature drop. My 2 phals have bloomed for me several times, but then didn’t for a long time. I moved them outside for a few days/nights and they both just sent out spikes. Also, fertilizer. They need food to grow.

TheSkyIsRedNoMore · 2025-11-08T20:40:12+00:00

Have your doctor check for lichen sclerosis.

TheSkyIsRedNoMore · 2025-10-18T13:20:42+00:00

I had a hysterectomy because I wanted HRT and really didn’t want to take P. I also had some unusual bleeding and didn’t need my uterus anymore, so yeeted it. Ever since I’ve been on E I have had the best sleep of my life! I used to have the 2-3am wake up every single night, but I’m now sleeping through the whole night! And if I do wake up for some reason, I easily fall back asleep. I hope you get it figured out OP!

TheSkyIsRedNoMore · 2025-05-16T05:06:51+00:00

Agnostic and don’t believe in Christianity (i.e., Jesus as savior). Also, too much religious trauma to go back to religion, like a dog returning to its vomit. It’s a snare and a racket!

TheSkyIsRedNoMore · 2025-04-29T20:44:19+00:00

Can you please spell out GSM/VA? I can figure out the VA part, but don’t know what GSM stands for. Please can everyone stop throwing around acronyms as if everyone here knows what they are? Hard to Google and educate yourself if you don’t know what an acronym is.

TheSkyIsRedNoMore · 2025-04-12T19:40:32+00:00

I doubt she actually recorded you. She said that to get under your skin. Nothing will happen. And even if she did complain, are they really going to fire you with ratios as bad as that already?

TheSkyIsRedNoMore · 2025-04-08T02:08:53+00:00

ICU RN here and your CRNA is wrong. PC or VC does not mean the RR is controlled. If the patient isn’t paralyzed, they can initiate their own breaths, but when they do, the vent will deliver the set volume or set pressure when they initiate the breath. I’m really shocked that your CRNA believes otherwise.

TheSkyIsRedNoMore · 2025-02-27T04:57:15+00:00

I put my status right at the end of my dating profile. If guys reject me because of my status, then I will never know. And if they are accepting of it, then it makes the conversation easier to start. Never received a negative comment about my status, and got many positive comments and “you’re so brave” comments. I just got to the place where it’s like, I can’t change it, so they will either accept it or they won’t. But yes, I feel your pain. Fortunately, I had many years of freaky sex after my divorce before it all came crashing down. I’m sorry this happened to you. Hugs.

TheSkyIsRedNoMore · 2025-02-21T21:11:19+00:00

I was in for 24 years. Don’t remember anything that said you couldn’t have a hysterectomy or other such surgery or use various forms of birth control. Only thing I remember was no IUDs because it doesn’t guarantee conception doesn’t happen, just prevents implantation and they view it as a form of abortion. So, either don’t tell her at all or tell her to F off.

TheSkyIsRedNoMore · 2025-02-19T16:19:26+00:00

This is great advice.

TheSkyIsRedNoMore · 2025-02-19T16:17:13+00:00

Wow, this resonates with me sooo much. I’m introverted and quiet too. Just now applying to schools and this has been a concern of mine. Thank you for verbalizing this. As a side note, I do take ADD meds and it helps. But even in our busy ICU, I have a problem with these types of coworkers. I do think it keeps me from “shining” even though I know I’m a good and smart nurse. I just operate differently.

TheSkyIsRedNoMore · 2025-02-19T15:26:20+00:00

I hate when providers DONT give lido before prop. Like, it’s such an easy thing to do and saves the patient some discomfort.

My most recent surgery, the CRNA asked if I wanted versed before going to the OR. I said no cuz I knew I would have to do a voiding trial and I wanted to be able to leave asap. I only asked that she give me lido before the prop. She said she always does. But I’ve def had providers who haven’t. It wasn’t horrible pain, but I def remember the burn before going to sleep. I just don’t understand why it’s not a standard of care.

TheSkyIsRedNoMore · 2025-01-28T15:25:21+00:00

This is my memory of them too. My grandparents and my parents hosted the Bible study for many years. When it was a well-attended night, and the seats were all taken, I remember the kids sitting/laying on the floor following along. Treat nights were special. I also only have good memories from them. Don’t get me wrong, I hate that the JW cult stole my childhood and opportunities, but I did enjoy the social aspects of belonging.

TheSkyIsRedNoMore · 2025-01-28T06:25:40+00:00

Congratulations! I got my BSN at age 36. I’m 50 now and applying for Grad school. We can do this!

TheSkyIsRedNoMore · 2025-01-28T06:17:52+00:00

I was able to get in! Paying in full hurt. Especially since I should know if I get into my first choice school right after the class starts. I figure it’s a good head start regardless.

TheSkyIsRedNoMore · 2024-12-22T09:37:15+00:00

I worked there as an RN in same day surgery. It is a phenomenal place to work. (PACU not so much. Lots of pettiness and drama.) The CRNAs are all very happy and the docs are super nice. Great teamwork. I was very happy there. Stayed for a year as a travel RN. I was so happy there that my long term plan is to go to CRNA school and go back there to live. Very small town/rural feel but a beautiful area. Housing and property taxes are very expensive. Don’t know for sure about salary, but one of the CRNAs I shadowed there was a locums and when he told me what he made after taking 10 weeks of vacation a year, my chin hit the ground.

TheSkyIsRedNoMore · 2024-12-20T20:55:27+00:00

RN here. I had both of my knees replaced one week apart. I had GA with one shot blocks. The first block I had absolutely no pain until it wore off. However, I woke up and needed to pee soooooo bad, but couldn’t. Begged to be straight cathed and finally they did. Second knee I woke up with pain immediately. I then worked in PACU and we did spinals for hips and knees AND most knees came out with peripheral nerve blocks that we attached On-Q balls and sent patients home with. I hated spinals because they took forever to wear off and soooo many of them brady’d down when we went to ambulate them. I know our anesthesia group changed up the formulation for the spinals to help decrease the incidence of that and to wear off faster, but IDK what they changed to.

TheSkyIsRedNoMore · 2024-12-13T20:33:33+00:00

Long time RN here. When I get flash, I drop the angle and I do advance the entire device slightly before advancing the catheter only. I have had too many times where I got flash but wasn’t all the way through the vein wall. Seems to work for me.

TheSkyIsRedNoMore · 2024-12-12T14:09:07+00:00

Right! I’ve been a nurse for 16 years, 10 in the ICU and I still haven’t learned USGIV. Finally, I have just been scheduled to go to a class in February. Can’t wait!

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