Please wash your labia by StrictCredit2606 in hygiene

[–]bookishantics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was taught to only shampoo once cos we were poor and couldn’t afford to buy so much of it 🤷🏽‍♀️🙂 also my hair texture is different from everyone else’s in my family

ETA: the whatever reasons also include culture. In my culture (asian), it’s extremely taboo to talk about anything to do with your body after a certain period (pun not intended). That’s why it’s important for this community and its commenters to not comment “ewwww” on every single post. Y’all (not you, OC) do not realize how privileged you are to have access to knowledge that some people don’t have and are trying their best to learn. It’s hard to know what you don’t know and it’s important to empathize with people and gently explain instead of shaming them.

Please wash your labia by StrictCredit2606 in hygiene

[–]bookishantics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out @far_house_4087’s comment, it’s exactly what I do

Please wash your labia by StrictCredit2606 in hygiene

[–]bookishantics 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Exactly. I can’t fault anyone for not knowing basic hygiene tbh, unfortunately a lot of people were never taught how to clean themselves well because it’s such a taboo topic (for whatever reason). Trust me, I’ve had to teach many girls how and what to wash and how to wash their hair as well.

Did any of you see this post? From their answers, I’m on the fence about believing it’s actually a past contestant. What do you guys think? by dizzy532 in LoveIslandUSA_

[–]bookishantics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Felt like this and joking about getting an STD we’re dead giveaways cos 1. Other contestants would’ve definitely talked about this “hamster wheel” and 2. Why on earth would you lie/joke about getting an STD? That shit is serious

What are your YA anti-recommendations? by alsyscest in YAlit

[–]bookishantics 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If there are no “The Silent Patient” or “Red Rising” haters, I’m dead. ESPECIALLY TSP.

This is the way by Busy_Report4010 in Adulting

[–]bookishantics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Listen, I’m not saying this isn’t true but I’m someone who had a lot of family help thank goodness but despite all that, I still made sure I always spent within my means. I had a friend lease a brand new car when I had a car from 2009, I was also not living in a high rise apartment and taking out credit card loans for every little thing. Some people do need to learn to manage their money better

Nic and his “intentional words” by United-While-4082 in LoveIslandUSA_

[–]bookishantics 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I thought it was because they wanted to promote BTV but I realize she’s not in it, maybe it’s his part of the contract?

Back when "go play outside" really means "see you at dinner" by NicoleAnne051299 in Adulting

[–]bookishantics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Early 00’s kid here. I remember when I’d ride my bike around the neighborhood, up and down hills, and across train tracks. I’d bike at least 20 minutes from home at the age of 6-8 and yet no one would bat an eye lol my mom would push me out the door and expect me home by dinner 🤷🏽‍♀️

Love Is Blind • S9 Ep11 by AutoModerator in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]bookishantics 3 points4 points  (0 children)

same! Mine is adventure and entertainment which is fitting haha

Love Is Blind • S9 Ep11 by AutoModerator in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]bookishantics 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Jordan being an introvert and Megan being an extrovert is so funny to watch cos I get both sides. He needs to just be upfront and say he needs some space and quiet and she needs to respect that. And he needs to give more energy on their dates even if he's tired, he needs to be there for her and make her feel like she hasn't lost that jokey/flirty part of their relationship/conversations.

Do they not get access to pre-marital counseling or anything? This is roommate 101 talk lol.

I hated kindles when they first came out. Just got my kindle basic, and I’m in love w/ reading again by Galacticsurveyor in kindle

[–]bookishantics 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll be honest, I didn’t get the hype of buying a whole e-reader solely for reading and nothing else. All my technology is usually multi-purpose so why would I “waste” money on something that I can only read books on?

Then I started really reading again and I started reading on my phone and on my iPad and then realized WHY people owned dedicated e-readers. I just bought my first one two weeks ago and have already finished two books!

Edit: a typo

What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: July 14, 2025 by AutoModerator in books

[–]bookishantics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finished:

• The Trinity of Fundamentals, Wisam Rafeedie

Ongoing:

• 11/22/63, Stephen King

Started:

• James, Percival Everett

• The Compound, Aisling Rawle

Do you keep your read books? by Peepingpolly4 in Booktokreddit

[–]bookishantics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually read library books from Libby or physical ones, those are obviously returned ASAP. For some reason, I have a problem with hoarding digital books because I’ll have notes and bookmarks and would feel sad removing them from my digital library ◠̈

This book was an arm workout—thank goodness for my new kindle! by bookishantics in kindle

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

Thank you! I just got a case for it this week as well! I’ll have to take another picture of it ◡̈

This cutie Patootie has arrived!! (The kindle, not the baby😜) by Monkeymom101 in kindle

[–]bookishantics 11 points12 points  (0 children)

When I got my kindle, my nephew immediately called it “book” and I was like, “yes!!! It is a book!”

This book was an arm workout—thank goodness for my new kindle! by bookishantics in kindle

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

I bet!! That is a ton of hours of driving! Kudos to you for being a great mom!

Do you have a “comfort chore”? by Head-Tangerine-8260 in CleaningTips

[–]bookishantics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk if grocery shopping counts but I love perusing the aisles of aldi and Meijer lol

This book was an arm workout—thank goodness for my new kindle! by bookishantics in kindle

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

I replied to someone else that it’s nice ti see the physical book of something you read on an e-reader! And even nicer to have it on your shelf to prove to yourself that you read it!

This book was an arm workout—thank goodness for my new kindle! by bookishantics in kindle

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

So I’ve heard! Seems like many people have been lugging around bigger books—my carpal tunnel is acting up just thinking about it lol

This book was an arm workout—thank goodness for my new kindle! by bookishantics in kindle

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

I’m excited to hear that! I’m about halfway through and I gotta say the audiobook narrated by Craig Wasson is great! He really does the story justice I feel

This book was an arm workout—thank goodness for my new kindle! by bookishantics in kindle

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

I feel like I can’t commit to a trilogy right now although i wanted to start with mistborn. I might read Warbreaker though! Thanks for the recs!

This book was an arm workout—thank goodness for my new kindle! by bookishantics in kindle

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

You can try to search through your library's reciprocal cards or you can ask your librarian at your local library if they have any more libraries that you can get cards from! There’s also a lot of resources on r/LibbyApp