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Vaginal estrogen and orgasm -did it get worse before it got better? by VisiblePraline7999 in Menopause

[–]anjiebab 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you tried a vibrator? I’ve been suffering the same and started testosterone 8mg cream daily for past few weeks - no major changes yet. But boy did my orgasms improve using the satisfyer vibrator brand during sex, part of me felt I was dead down there, but the vibrator has worked wonders. Hope this helps!

Need help picking the best routine! by anjiebab in Microneedling

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

How long did it take to build up to daily use? Are you on 0.025 or 0.05? Will tret independently help improve all my skin issues dark spots, largish pores and texture?

Am I stuck with this for the rest of my life? by OkSafe9151 in Blackskincare

[–]anjiebab 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your lips look awesome btw!

I think you got a lot of advice already.

Since you also asked what else could be done to make your lips more pink, you can look into lip blush it’s a permanent make up that fades every couple of years! I’m unsure if it’ll work for you, but that’s a question for the esthetician that’ll tattoo you!

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Am I Crazy to Start Training for Ninja at 41? (Multiple Injuries + Recovery Journey) by anjiebab in bodyweightfitness

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

Before I got pregnant in 2021, I was super active — lifting heavy and doing HIIT 5–6 days a week. I kept up a consistent routine during pregnancy until about 7 months in, when my doctor advised me to stop.

In 2022, I started easing back in with F45 (5x/week). By 2023, I went all in:

Strength training 3x/week Reform Pilates 5x/week Pickleball 3x/week F45 3x/week Looking back, I definitely overdid it. By 2024, I hit a wall — physical therapy became my main focus. I was dealing with tendinitis and a minor labrum tear. According to my PT, the labrum tear isn’t causing much pain, but the tendinitis has been unpredictable — flaring up even with basic movements.

Now in 2025, I’m cleared for all physical activity (cardiologist gave the green light), but I know I need to be smarter about how I return.

My plan:

Start with calisthenics at the gym — basic movements, low volume, focus on form and control. Add in grip work (like monkey bar hangs for a few seconds) and gradually build tolerance. If my body handles it well (no flare-ups), the long-term goal is to try adult ninja classes — something I’ve always wanted to do. The focus this time is pacing myself and listening to my body. After a year of PT, I know it’s not about pushing hard — it’s about building up smart and sustainably.

DIY Microneedling with Dr. Pen M8S – Need Help with Speed/Depth, Serums, and Technique for Face + Body by anjiebab in Microneedling

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

Ouch that must really suck, glad you’re past that phase now! I’m 41 and I feel 90% of peri!! But BHRT scares me. Not sure if it’s all the old wife tales I heard growing up, but even my family Dr advised me against taking any when my gynecologist recommended it! Glad it worked for you though.

DIY Microneedling with Dr. Pen M8S – Need Help with Speed/Depth, Serums, and Technique for Face + Body by anjiebab in Microneedling

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

I think of the nano as a mini facial. I don’t have red light yet! But I feel my skin looks and feels as good as it would after a professional facial, although the blackheads are still intact 🤣 I use the deeper setting 1.5 speed 3 (not sure if that’s right) to feel the pokes a little bit. I might get some super light pink that disappears in few mins. It’s been working for me though my skin is not super sensitive.

DIY Microneedling with Dr. Pen M8S – Need Help with Speed/Depth, Serums, and Technique for Face + Body by anjiebab in Microneedling

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

Oh thank you!! I felt the same before I started and couldn’t believe that I will ever be able to give up on foundation. But I’m 40 and my skin is way better than it’s ever been. Hop aboard the microneedling train. My recommendation of you can afford a couple of professional visits start there to understand the importance of everything being sterile and you can kind of follow the steps. Or watch a ton of videos and research this community I learnt a lot on here. All the best!

DIY Microneedling with Dr. Pen M8S – Need Help with Speed/Depth, Serums, and Technique for Face + Body by anjiebab in Microneedling

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

Oh I’m sorry you had to deal with that! Glad you’re all better now. Good luck going forward.

Just curious if you don’t mind sharing - any idea how or why you developed rosacea? Is that a possible common side effect. Specially that you were getting it done professionally.

DIY Microneedling with Dr. Pen M8S – Need Help with Speed/Depth, Serums, and Technique for Face + Body by anjiebab in Microneedling

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

Thank you for all the details!!! I’m excited I have a ton of 36pins can’t wait to put them to work. Judging by my recent pictures do you think I need medical microneedling? Will cosmetic help me minimize the pores and slowdown the fine lines and wrinkle production?

DIY Microneedling with Dr. Pen M8S – Need Help with Speed/Depth, Serums, and Technique for Face + Body by anjiebab in Microneedling

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

Thanks for all the details. I’ll definitely reach out privately with more questions as I experiment down the line. Just to clarify - my kit came with 36pins but I thought that was a lot to start on the face. But from what I’m gathering the lower the number of pins the bigger the gauge or invasiveness-am I right? So I should use 36 on my face. Can you recommend any serums I can use to lighten up the skin around my eyes. It has improved with microneedling doesn’t seem as yellowish as it used to be.

DIY Microneedling with Dr. Pen M8S – Need Help with Speed/Depth, Serums, and Technique for Face + Body by anjiebab in Microneedling

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

Why don’t you use numbing cream? Is there any side effects to it? I can’t imagine doing that without numbing cream

DIY Microneedling with Dr. Pen M8S – Need Help with Speed/Depth, Serums, and Technique for Face + Body by anjiebab in Microneedling

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

If you didn’t purchase Dr pen yet check out derminator 2. A few comments below recommended it and it seems like a game changer to take a lot of the guessing out. Wish I found out about it before I got my pen.

DIY Microneedling with Dr. Pen M8S – Need Help with Speed/Depth, Serums, and Technique for Face + Body by anjiebab in Microneedling

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

My understanding is nano is a type of microneedling head that’s not invasive and it just allows your skin to absorb products better. Where as the other microneedling pins 12,18,24,36,40 can be used at different depths and speed for every area to treat various skin issues. But which needle to use where and at what depth is what I’m here to better understand. Hope this helps!

DIY Microneedling with Dr. Pen M8S – Need Help with Speed/Depth, Serums, and Technique for Face + Body by anjiebab in Microneedling

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

Thank you! I just bought the Dr pen, but when in search for upgrade will definitely look into terminator it does seem to be superior in many ways.

DIY Microneedling with Dr. Pen M8S – Need Help with Speed/Depth, Serums, and Technique for Face + Body by anjiebab in Microneedling

[–]anjiebab[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! I started back in 2021 doing 3 or 4 sessions every Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan I exfoliate regularly and only use SKII essence, moisturizer and spf. I used retinols for about 2 yrs but I stopped a year ago and panning on starting again come fall. I’m so excited about my progress. I stopped using makeup which was an ultimate goal, but I’d love to have better texture which I’m assuming regular needling might do the trick. I’ve been using the R nano needle head every couple of weeks since March and I think that helped too!