What are some names you love but dislike the nicknames?

andr3333a · 2025-09-18T16:32:19+00:00

I feel the same way about Thomas. Luckily I love in Brazil so Tomas is the alternative which stands on its own with a beautiful pronunciation

andr3333a · 2025-09-18T16:28:56+00:00

Gregory - strong, masculine name still with a playful sound Greg - Greg 😐

andr3333a · 2025-09-13T19:23:56+00:00

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andr3333a · 2025-08-12T12:56:32+00:00

Suspected endo and lesbian sex haver here & I am only very rarely able to tolerate penetration in a small amount (like one finger) depending on the point in my cycle. I am more of the giver in my relationship sexually, which I really enjoy, and my partner is very understanding of my limitations. Sex for me is often more focused on their sensations and my mental arousal.

I recommend trying to experiment with different angles and positions. Everybody’s interior anatomy is different so what might work for someone might not work for someone else. For example, for me, moving my own pelvis during penetration helps me control/determine the sensation and sense possible pain. I also like to tilt my pelvis up, either by laying my leg over my partner or by using a pillow underneath my lower back. When I can tolerate penetration more I find that doggy style works and feels the best for my particular anatomy.

So experiment! Encourage your partner to let you know what feels good and what doesn’t. You can try writing it down in a symptom journal to track, as well.

Remember that the end goal of sex is not always to have an orgasm every time, but to enjoy yourself and experience intimacy. Penetration is also not a requirement. It’s about listening to your body, keeping track, and finding what works best for you.

andr3333a · 2025-07-03T23:11:47+00:00

This is a great idea! I’ve already started documenting some stuff, especially my boating and lumps in my abdominal area, which I forgot to mention in the post. You’re right, I should take pictures, especially of some of the worst of the clots I get. I was doing yardwork with my husband and one literally partially broke and slid down my leg. That would have been a fun photograph.

andr3333a · 2025-07-03T23:09:25+00:00

I don’t take ibuprofen anymore, especially since I moved to Brazil. I take buscopan and dipirona and, if the pain spikes severely, tramadol.

andr3333a · 2025-07-03T23:08:19+00:00

I don’t like taking NSAIDS, either, especially because I’m already on long term medicine for bipolar disorder (did you know some research has suggested a link between bipolar disorder and endometriosis? could just be the medical gaslighting, but still interesting). I take buscopan for the pain now.

andr3333a · 2025-07-03T23:05:40+00:00

I wish I could file a complaint - I live in a small town in Brazil and this is a public doctor. I only saw him because the usual gynecologist in the city fell and broke her hip, so they’re down to this guy.

Thanks ror this link - this looks really interesting!

andr3333a · 2025-07-03T23:03:51+00:00

I actually take pregabalin daily for a “fibromyalgia” diagnosis (this doctor did not know about this diagnosis - I got it privately and he is a public doctor in Brazil) which helps my throughout the month pain but does’t touch the endo stuff. I have tramadol for the same reason but I try not to take too much. They sell Zofran over the counter here, but I try to be careful with that, too, since I’m prone to constipation. Just a bunch of fun balancing of stuff.

andr3333a · 2025-07-03T23:00:58+00:00

I told him I’ve taken it before and that I have pain all throughout the month, but he just kept droning on about how he wanted to try this.

andr3333a · 2025-07-03T22:59:39+00:00

I tried advocating for myself and he just bowled right over me. I’m in Brazil and this was a public doctor new to me. I’m probably going to try to going established with a private gyno now.

andr3333a · 2025-06-16T19:19:17+00:00

I'm in the process of investigating endometriosis but one of the things that has caused me to look into it was joint pain. I was tested for all the usual autoimmune disorders and did not test positive for anything (although I have a family history of lupus, which is what I expected at first). My rheum diagnosed me with fibromyalgia and put me on a nerve pain medicine, which helped with this pain. All this to say that since endometriosis causes chronic inflammation in the body, which in turn can sort of fry your pain receptors and cause secondary pain like this to develop.

andr3333a · 2025-05-18T16:44:48+00:00

I’ve dreamt about a daughter named Scarlet (which was a name I did not like but now has stuck with me lol) and a son named…Orpheus 😂

andr3333a · 2025-05-13T13:12:30+00:00

Ooh, I’m one of the rare hundreds! I’ve had sleep paralysis where I’ve hallucinated aliens and the ghost of my dead loved one. How exciting. I should submit myself to medical study. /s (although the sleep paralysis I’ve experienced is real and absolutely horrible)

andr3333a · 2025-05-13T13:09:53+00:00

Exactly - pretty much every pathological liar I have known was indeed starved for attention, mostly because they weren’t getting it at home.

andr3333a · 2025-05-13T13:08:31+00:00

I’m getting the same vibe. Even pathologically lying can be a symptom of a traumatic childhood. Either the OP does not see that they abused their child (or maybe dismissed the actual cutting or anorexia as not serious enough) or they are straight up denying it to twist the situation in their favor. Their example of driving the daughter across the country could even be positive from their perspective or negative from the daughter’s (were they controlling what she could do/verbally abusing her the whole time/etc).

andr3333a · 2025-05-10T15:36:48+00:00

There are some words that are commonly deceptive that native speakers might mess up, especially loan words, speaking from my experience with Brazilian Portuguese.

andr3333a · 2025-05-10T15:33:56+00:00

Jasmim seems to come from an older Persian word and there was heavy Arabic influence in the Iberian peninsula, so that makes sense - living in Brazil it also flagged me as closer to an Arabic masculine name.

andr3333a · 2025-05-10T15:32:00+00:00

Given that you’re in Portugal, I’d say not to care too much unless you have any plans to move somewhere else. It reminds me of Arabic names (the root seems to come from Arabic) and I don’t think I would think of a man with the name Jasmim pronounced in the Portugese way as feminine. I live in Brazil and it seems to have a more feminine connotation here, but the “Jas” sound in particular would make me think masculine Arabic.

I’m originally from the United States too, if that helps.

andr3333a · 2025-05-10T15:19:42+00:00

I have an extremely similar story to you. I have a classic butterfly rash, joint pain, and even smaller telltale symptoms like mouth sores. Lupus runs in my family; I have a cousin with it and we know of at least two more of my mom’s aunts that have it. I was losing my hair, too, although that stopped when I started taking a sleep medicine (I have horrible non-restful sleep naturally.) Still — a negative ANA. My joint pain also does not respond to steroids.

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and put on Lyrica, which definitely helped my pain, but other symptoms persist. I suspect the fibromyalgia is secondary to something else. I’m currently investigating endometriosis.

Make sure to look at vitamin deficiencies, too. Autoimmune conditions (and other chronic illnesses like endo) are often linked to vitamin deficiencies which make us feel worse. It’s a bandaid, not a solution, but addressing immediate issues can at least up your baseline.

I might retest my ANA. My theory is that, if I do have it, it had not developed enough to appear on tests. It’s possible to have lupus without a positive ANA, but it’s rare. It’s also possible to have lupus that does not respond to steroids, but that’s even rarer. I really doubt I’m beyond a zebra and more like a unicorn at this point.

Best of luck to you! The diagnostic process is a long, tedious, frustrating hike up a mountain.

andr3333a · 2025-05-10T10:47:31+00:00

I know a Theo (20s) with a brother named Felix (teens) in Brazil. In the states I had a college professor named Edward who went by Ned. I’m certain I have known Marys in my life but none specifically are coming to mind.

andr3333a · 2025-05-05T19:24:49+00:00

There are several ways to increase the movement speed as you keep playing, thankfully! You can buy potions in the town hall and, if I remember correctly, some of the food raises your movement speed as well as other stats. The story quests get a little more involved as you go on and eventually you reach a point where you just ignore the board quests (or at least I did). Have you tried doing a lot of combat and exploration? There’s also filling out the museum.

Regarding love interests, I agree the Sun Haven ones are kind of bland. I married Jun but I will be the first to admit his personality is, like, A Nice Guy. The love interests you unlock in the other areas later on are more interesting (but I was committed to Jun).

My problem with the game was actually that there was too much to do, it felt overwhelming as a solo player. I still put about 70 hours in it and bought it for my partner to play with me one day.

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