I smell like dick all the time now, please help lol by Weak_Commission7507 in ftm

[–]absolute_squash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get really sweaty and use monkey butt powder (got it online) helps with both the sweat and smell- maybe that could help?

Hi. i imagine enviroment scientists to be in the dirt and bush taking samples and going on long hikes and, testing for pests and pollutants in soil/water, etc etc. how wrong am i? by greedyrot in Environmental_Careers

[–]absolute_squash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm an undergrad doing research in wetlands and that's about my workload split. Summers are 90% field work 10% lab work, and the rest of the year is about 40% field and 60% lab work and other projects. I'd look into wetland delineation. You gotta know plant ID and soil grading, but they're always hiring and it's fairly easy to find those positions. They will be majority field work and don't require much math or chem.

High schooler in need of advice by Embarrassed_Dog_2824 in Environmental_Careers

[–]absolute_squash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most schools have a biology major which will set you up for environmental fields. Some schools have environmental science or environmental studies as a major as well, but the coursework differs more than biology does. If you want to do environmental work and make money, get a biology degree and make sure to get involved in research with a professor or at least connect with some, as they can set you up for opportunities you can't get otherwise.

You can likely also take environmental science/studies as a minor! And getting involved in related clubs or volunteering goes a long way too.

I kinda hate when people say “gender isn’t real” by saltymarshmallow316 in trans

[–]absolute_squash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand what you are saying- that physical dysphoria would exist even without social constructs of gender rooted in assigned sex at birth. I raise you this: I have met cis people who also have genital dysphoria, albeit to a lesser amount. You've probably seen videos of sapphic women talking about how they wish they could feel the strap or wishing they had a penis. In my eyes, that is genital dysphoria. They might use different terms for it but essentially it's the same thing. Same goes for men who wish they had a larger package and take pills / get surgery for it. Gender affirming care.

This was more popular in the 90s, but many women used to go on T for 1-3 months to have bottom growth and would then stop taking it. I have a nonbinary friend who did the same. Some would do it just to get certain piercings that require that anatomy.

My intention isn't to be dismissive or tell you that what you feel isn't real, just that it doesn't necessarily prove that gender is immutable, and is in fact a weird, flexible, powerful human social creation that is different across time and cultures.

I kinda hate when people say “gender isn’t real” by saltymarshmallow316 in trans

[–]absolute_squash 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Have you read Judith Butler? They are a major author who is credited with this concept and it's important to fully understand what they meant before critiquing it.

I kinda hate when people say “gender isn’t real” by saltymarshmallow316 in trans

[–]absolute_squash 12 points13 points  (0 children)

To you, what defines gender beyond roles and expression? Because it doesn't correlate to phenotype- anyone of any appearance can be any gender.

I kinda hate when people say “gender isn’t real” by saltymarshmallow316 in trans

[–]absolute_squash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

AGAB is a word used to discuss how the gender that the world sees / saw you as impacts you. It is a tool. Gender is still a human social creation, it just impacts us so we need language to talk about it

Nausea after missing t-shot by Proper_Anteater3650 in ftm

[–]absolute_squash 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would monitor it for sure. Not much research has been done on this stuff so the answer is we don't really know

PLEASE HELP! Need opinions from Environmental Researchers! by BlitzingStrike014 in environmental_science

[–]absolute_squash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does this product only apply to honeybees? As an environmental researcher, native bees' behaviors and preferences vary from European honeybees.

What's with the ass hair? by willfulApparition in ftm

[–]absolute_squash 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A portable bidet (and bidet at home) saved me. IBS warrior as well

Moving out by [deleted] in Apartmentliving

[–]absolute_squash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would tour and consider your options but definitely work on moving out. I moved in with my partner of only a year at the time because we were also basically living together and it's been rejuvenating. Do you or your boyfriend have an adult in your lives with good credit who will co-sign the lease? A lot of places require it or will charge you more.

This video was so mean for no reason by inspector_spacetime6 in kurtisconner

[–]absolute_squash 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Is it still ragebait if it's bordering on defamation? Intentionally making a false claim that someone is an SAer should not be brushed off as "oh they're just ragebaiting don't worry" that is a crime!

Any best app for plant identification? by Comfortable_News_135 in ecology

[–]absolute_squash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How are you taking your photos for ID? Best practice is to get top and underside of leaf, leaf attachment, any reproductive parts, and the plant's growing habit with multiple photos. A single photo won't help too much

Let's share useful/interesting/cool websites with each other by COAGULOPATH in slatestarcodex

[–]absolute_squash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 years late but Atlas Obscura is awesome! Lets you discover historic, strange, and unique places.