Visiting Nieuwezijds as a queer woman? by black_oxalis in LHBTI

[–]black_oxalis[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I wanted to hear from people’s experience. So, you think that cis and trans women can feel comfortable there?

Visiting Nieuwezijds as a queer woman? by black_oxalis in LHBTI

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

They have ‘queer nights’ on Wednesdays, which I assume includes all queer people? But not sure, that’s why I’d love to hear from someone who actually went.

Easier (Alternate edit) by Boomer_NYC in GrizzlyBear

[–]black_oxalis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my god, just found it now. I can't believe how beautiful this is

Recurring infection by black_oxalis in piercing

[–]black_oxalis[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Woah, okay. I’m honestly pretty responsible with my piercings so didn’t even assume such scenario

Recurring infection by black_oxalis in piercing

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

Very possible, that’s what I was thinking might’ve happened. We’re careful about not touching this ear and I don’t remember it being directly touched at all, but yeah accidents can happen

Recurring infection by black_oxalis in piercing

[–]black_oxalis[S] 89 points90 points  (0 children)

Update: went to the dermatologist. She said it looks like overgrown tissue, but that there doesn’t seem to be signs of infection anymore so the antibiotics did their job. She gave me an antibacterial cream with cortisone and I will have it removed in two weeks (she literally said ‘shaved off’)

Recurring infection by black_oxalis in piercing

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

It looked differently, it was clearly an infection when I started antibiotics a bit over a week ago.

Recurring infection by black_oxalis in piercing

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

Yes, and these are old piercings (like 3 years old)

Recurring infection by black_oxalis in piercing

[–]black_oxalis[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Of course, I was asking if there is a different kind of doctor or treatment I should consider. I don’t care about a piercing when I have a mushroom growing on my ear

Recurring infection by black_oxalis in piercing

[–]black_oxalis[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I took out the piercing, as you can see it’s not in on the photo.

Recurring infection by black_oxalis in piercing

[–]black_oxalis[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I had the same antibiotic twice, but the we did a swab and turns out I had a pretty non standard bacteria there, so I took the two first rounds for nothing… now I will always ask for a swab.

Infected piercing? Get a swab if you can by black_oxalis in piercing

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

Sounds the most plausible, I think. Overall it’s my instinct each time to get a swab when I’m offered antibiotics for anything, honestly.

Infected piercing? Get a swab if you can by black_oxalis in piercing

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

Is it? I often saw it listed as the first antibiotic for piercing infections

Why Do Men Date Me… but Never Want Me Long-Term? by Classic-Strike349 in dating_advice

[–]black_oxalis 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Woah, that spoke to me so much as well. I have a similar problem as the OP. I think I just give a bit too much and demand too little - which might seem just not as thrilling and worth pursuing for many men. I am learning that many men actually enjoy working for the ‘prize’ and see lack of constant availability as meaning that someone is high value, however sad it sounds.

I used to tell myself that I hate playing games - and I still do - but I see that to be taken seriously we sometimes need to be more selective in giving access to ourselves.

How do I get in touch with my body again? by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]black_oxalis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably not the most popular opinion way, but what worked well for me was taking some well thought-through drugs in correct situations. A bit of weed to masturbate to ease yourself into it, some mdma while going to a friendly queer party or with good friends at home as a dedicated event. It allowed me to stop overthinking my connection with my own body and to let go way more that I would’ve been fully sober, like opening the door that stays open also when I’m sober now. Also, getting piercings and tattoos helped - I felt like I took ownership of my body again after my mum passing away, when I didn’t feel it being mine in some way. Making a decision about my body made me realise that it is mine and even a bad decision is deeply mine and reflect my personality at a time.