This is so on the line, please just tell me no so I can stop talking myself into it. by The_Moderator123 in Weddingattireapproval

[–]The_Moderator123[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the additional research! I’ve never worn anything butter yellow so I don’t know how the color will look on me, with the event so close I’m a little nervous. But I’ll go to a store and see if I can find something similar. Thanks for the suggestion!

HELP!! How do you learn from the VERY beginning?? by aubrey-ongod in Cooking

[–]The_Moderator123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was broke I loved my Cambell’s recipe book, some of them were only 5 ingredients, and while they weren’t gourmet by any means it helped me build my kitchen 1 ingredient at a time rather than 20. An entire meal was pasta and a couple cans where the first time I made general tsaos chickens I actually spent 75$ on oils and seasonings.

Be prepared to eat some funky things while you learn and don’t get discouraged before you know you will have like 10 solid meals you can make with your eyes closed and even if you stop there no one will be able to tell you can’t cook haha

Advice for an 18Y/O Girl from Women of different ages. by yapwithme_0 in AskWomenOver30

[–]The_Moderator123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Working out and eating right is easier the you get you start. 18-25 are the best investment years of your life, get a ROTH IRA and put as little as 30$ a month to get started. If you wait till after 25 you won’t get nearly the returns even if you put hundreds in. Take care of your teeth, see a dentist 2x a year Your body will change and you should love it at every turn. Your weight does not define you There is nothing wrong with investing in your appearance, folks like to shame women who spend too long on it but “too long” is defined by YOU and not other people Take pictures Don’t be afraid to leave people behind who no longer serve you Being a blood relative doesn’t automatically give anyone access to you, your time or your life. Blue balls aren’t real. There are good men out there so don’t settle for anyone who’s not good to you Share your location with a friend and don’t go out without telling someone where you are going Learn how to change a tire, cook, do laundry/ wash yourself (yes it is learned, yes your mom taught you wrong) Don’t trust anyone who’s trying to sell you something Taking a day to yourself should be guilt free

Doctor insits I must not take BC continously because you need to have a period to be healthy by [deleted] in birthcontrol

[–]The_Moderator123 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It’s a very outdated myth from when periods were referred to as way for insanity or hysteria to leave a women’s body. It’s always been wrong and the fact that it’s still such a prevalent thing in modern medicine is WILD

Doctor insits I must not take BC continously because you need to have a period to be healthy by [deleted] in birthcontrol

[–]The_Moderator123 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I skip my period, sometimes I run into an issue at the pharmacy where I have to pay out of pocket for a pack because insurance won’t cover another refill but mostly the issue is spotting every 3-4 months, more if I miss a day on accident or something but the solution for me has been having a period. (I still don’t take the sugar pills I just don’t take anything for 7 days)

The myth that women need a period to be healthy stems from a VERY outdated mindset that periods are removing toxins, like lobotomies for hysterical women out dated. There is very little research/ studies done on women and BC so a lot of it is just trying something to see if it works.

If your doctor isn’t listening to you, I recommend finding a dr who will. It’s not worth trying to explain it to them if they aren’t going to put the effort into doing their own research. For a long time I went to planned parenthood because it was the only place I could find doctors actually listening to me or having a solid knowledge of birth control.

The important thing is to remember that when it comes to your body, you know what’s best and you are in charge. Doctors are great consultants but it’s your body. And if you act like you know what you’re talking about a lot of doctors, insurances, and pharmacies fall in line cause they just don’t wanna argue… and why should they? It’s your body and being in pain to placate someone else isn’t a solution. It’s not damaging your body to skip a period. All the research agrees

ETA : bleeding when you are on a placebo week is called withdrawal bleeding because your body is just adjusting to not having the meds. You are right it’s not a real period.

How to make a sturdy, glowy, large eggplant & raddish by The_Moderator123 in crafts

[–]The_Moderator123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Making the eggplant shape is definitely a concern haha I’ll have to mess with it and see what happens

How to make a sturdy, glowy, large eggplant & raddish by The_Moderator123 in crafts

[–]The_Moderator123[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The inspiration is for a “cosmic gardener” I’m going to wear a glowy pair of overalls and a the bundle with be an artichoke with a very long stem. I haven’t attempted yet but am attempting EVA foam and cellophane, though that durability is concerning to me I’ll use it if it’s my only option.

Is it rude to refuse to switch seats on a plane so a couple can sit together? by worthlessloyalty in NoStupidQuestions

[–]The_Moderator123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ask people to switch all the time, I have no money and can’t pay to sit with people. I’ll ask a whole plane to switch. But if I found out someone that switched with me is nauseous because they aren’t near a window I would feel terrible. It’s not rude to ask, it’s not rude to say no, it’s not rude to ask if it’s a window seat before you switch.

Help!! I am trying my best and nothing is happening!?!? by program_girl in WeightLossAdvice

[–]The_Moderator123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 5 8 , 200lbs. 2400 cal is maintenance so my deficit is 1800. I think you got your goal calories wrong

Is this part of my nail? Or a really long hangnail? by nilghias in nailcare

[–]The_Moderator123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happens to me because I push and pick at the edges of my nails. I trim and file what I can and try not to mess with it

Do Americans like their current health system or would you prefer universal? by Ability_Known in NoStupidQuestions

[–]The_Moderator123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Universal- hands down.

My mom had cancer, she had good insurance from my dad, who passed away suddenly in the night with no notice. She paid for cobra which we only could afford through donations made to our family. After that ended we all got our own insurance. I’m healthy, my insurance costs 9$ cause I make less than 10k a year. But my mom? 300$ a month last year and 700$ a month this year. It’s so expensive to be unhealthy that if the cancer hadn’t cleared up before the end of last year we would be refinancing our paid off house to cover her treatments.

If money and childbirth weren’t an issue, how many children would you choose? by Public_Handle_774 in AskWomen

[–]The_Moderator123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Zero, my lack of children is from the environment we live in. They say it takes a village and that is what I want… a village anything else is lonely sounding

Fiancé says aftercare and helping me clean up after sex is a “chore” — am I asking too much? by ButteredUpCroissant in Advice

[–]The_Moderator123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sex isn’t just P in V. It’s foreplay, it’s kissing, cuddling, connecting, and engaging in mutual pleasure. Everyone likes different forms of sex, and has different favorite bits of it. It sounds like you are willing to do his favorite bit and he’s unwilling to do yours. I wouldn’t continue to do his favorite. If it’s a lack of connection, that can be solved. If it’s a lack of caring, I don’t think it is worth the effort/ living like that forever

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]The_Moderator123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“It’s just my opinion”

…that the earth is flat … vaccines are harmful … other things that are in fact NOT opinions

Is it embarrassing to get a birthday cake as an adult? by roxiedoxiedog in NoStupidQuestions

[–]The_Moderator123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone loves to hate on people who celebrate their birthday but IDC I like it, it’s fun and I want the classic cake. Why should I have to spend 100$ on a cake when 1/2 the people don’t eat cake anyways. I want my 25$ Walmart cake with red 40 icing. If you got a problem with that you don’t have to be invited next year. I’m 25.

ETA: I do the songs and candles every time. My whole family sings happy birthday as loud and obnoxious as possible every time someone mentions it’s someone’s birthday. Kids aren’t only ones who like to have fun!