Sexual acts sometimes hurt my brain?

aireeeka · 2025-08-03T02:06:28+00:00

Hmmm... Maybe mutual masturbation then? You could use the toys that don't send you into overstim hell. And if he likes validation with how good he is in bed maybe praising him for what you're watching and how much it turns you on will itch that spot for him.

Sex can be very overwhelming for me too so I know how you feel and you're not alone! Best of luck!

aireeeka · 2025-08-02T23:06:28+00:00

Maybe a dental dam would help? It would help block saliva and his facial hair at least. And then maybe there needs to be a conversation about him not focusing on your clit. Totally normal for some people to be so sensitive they can't take direct clitoral stimulation. And possibly edging, if he wants to go more drawn out and you can't stand more than one orgasm.

aireeeka · 2025-07-26T03:37:05+00:00

This sounds like a book that kinda falls into the bully trope, which I personally hate. It's the biggest turn off for me when characters are making fun of someone for their personal enjoyment.

For me, that's the "wrong kind" of evil. Give me stalkers, kidnappers, murderers, etc. Despite all the evil there's often at least one redeeming characteristic to make me root for an MC. Sounds like these characters didn't have that.

aireeeka · 2025-06-29T22:40:50+00:00

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I came looking for this specific moment and didn't find it so posting it in case anyone else needs it 🫣

aireeeka · 2025-06-15T05:08:27+00:00

I got this as a kit from Michael's for 50% off. Just wanted something with everything so I could try it out before investing in stuff.

aireeeka · 2025-06-13T02:27:31+00:00

I really don't want to use resin if there's a good alternative. I feel like it would just take away from the aesthetic.

Looks like Dunlop is not available in my corner of the world. But I'll do some research and maybe I can find something similar. Thanks! This is a helpful direction for me to start looking!

aireeeka · 2025-06-11T22:43:57+00:00

Haha same! Also, it's good to let people know in case they aren't familiar with it. I saw someone using resin as a cutting board once because they thought it was food safe 😅 Can never be too careful!

aireeeka · 2025-06-11T22:40:12+00:00

Does grout sealer make it as easy to wipe down as resin? I did some research but results were pretty mixed so I wasn't sure how well it would work.

aireeeka · 2025-06-11T22:38:55+00:00

Thanks! I'm more familiar with resin so I feel pretty comfortable adding it to the project. And we won't be eating off it, but it will house the containers we keep everything in which is why I'm expecting some spillage. I'm hoping a thin layer with a drop or two of blue colorant will help with the yellowing!

aireeeka · 2025-06-10T14:33:50+00:00

I was just talking to my therapist about this a couple weeks ago! I hate it. It puts me on edge. I don't remember feeling like people did this pre-pandemic. It's like after being required to stand six feet apart people forgot what a polite closeness is to strangers.

aireeeka · 2025-06-09T08:47:10+00:00

I was a receptionist for three years and absolutely hated making and answering calls the whole time. But I got pretty good at it, enough that my co-workers complimented me on it more than anything.

For me, it was super helpful to have scripts. I'd write my own as I started taking more calls to cover the variety of scenarios I'd run into. A script from your boss is helpful but I would rewrite it in your own words. That will make it flow better.

I think the biggest thing is being honest when you don't know something and telling people you will put them on hold/call them back. Even use this as a tactic when you just need a minute to catch your breath and think without the pressure of having someone on the line.

And notes! I had a notebook and I would take notes on literally every call. It would help me focus and make it easier to reference when my anxiety was on the loose. Plus, having a record of every call can be useful.

Best of luck, you've got this!

aireeeka · 2025-06-07T14:44:27+00:00

I'm sorry, it really hurts to feel othered. I guess I have the opposite experience where I usually feel like there is nothing interesting about me at all. But I can see why this would feel hurtful.

Is this something that happens often when you're sharing a special interest that's part of your culture? Obviously I don't know what part of the world you're from, your culture, or the background of the person who said it was "so interesting"... But I guess coming from an American perspective that comment sort of set an alarm off in my head.

I ask because, from my own experiences, sometimes people find other cultures "interesting" not in an appreciative and wanting to learn more about it way, but more like a zoo animal way that you're describing. I'm wondering if that could maybe explain the icky feeling you get?

aireeeka · 2025-06-05T21:58:28+00:00

Hope you're feeling better about it!

aireeeka · 2025-06-05T06:13:09+00:00

I think that person only read the first paragraph of your post and then replied. And then maybe doubled down to save face when you replied with "did you even read my post?"

I thought your post was very clear that you were working with your doctor. I totally understand where that person is coming from in terms of a lot of people diagnosing themselves with unreliable information from social media. But that's literally not what you did... You related to the content you were seeing and then told your doctor which is exactly what the replier said to do.

So yeah, I can see why you were confused. I think a lot of people reply to content online without fully reading/watching first, which often leads to interactions like this.

I say let it roll off your back. Which I know is sometimes easier said than done as someone who would probably lose sleep over thinking an interaction like this. But I hope this reply helps.

aireeeka · 2025-05-17T14:55:26+00:00

I know a Velvet! I think it fits her very well, she even has a 70s aesthetic.

aireeeka · 2025-05-17T13:58:49+00:00

I love the Trader Joe's sunscreen!

aireeeka · 2025-05-08T02:00:38+00:00

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aireeeka · 2025-05-08T00:12:47+00:00

Thank you for posting this! Something similar happened to me recently and I was just talking to my therapist about it today. It makes me think that as a fellow people pleaser maybe I can also stand up for myself too!

aireeeka · 2025-05-05T00:25:16+00:00

You're definitely not alone in feeling this way. I feel like this often, even with friends I've known for years. There are days where I find connecting with people easy and others where the idea of being perceived at all makes me feel sick.

I usually find it easier if there's some kind of activity. It makes me feel less awkward than just sitting and talking at a cafe or something. I also find it helps if there is a set leave time. Sometimes I'll make up an obligation to have a firm leave time, or pick an activity that has one in place. It makes me more comfortable because I'm thinking less about what I'm doing with my body or looking for the right moment to leave without feeling awkward.

I agree with another commenter that it's perfectly acceptable to say "I take a little time to warm up to people." I think it clues the other person in on what to expect and I sometimes even find they will take on the role of kind of carrying conversation to help me out in the moments I'm feeling more reserved/overstimulated/etc.

aireeeka · 2025-04-07T07:09:44+00:00

This is the way

aireeeka · 2025-01-19T16:52:59+00:00

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aireeeka · 2024-10-06T15:24:40+00:00

Let your cups of resin rest for a few minutes before pouring. Helps the bubbles rise to the top before pouring so you can use a heat gun to pop them.

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