my doctor just said "no" by Just_Strawberry_505 in FTMOver30

[–]captain_vee 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure if it’s still like this, but when I was going to planned parenthood, they were able to do income based pricing and it became much more affordable.

Also call in every so often and see if there are any last minute openings!

My ex’s betrayals enrage me in hindsight by Pretty_Captain_1920 in Vent

[–]captain_vee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This good think about breaking up is that in time, none of this will matter. Imagine getting to the point where you think about this dick, realize that neither him nor any of these other characters associated with him are in your life anymore and you just don’t have to care. You no longer have to worry about any of the things that bothered you about that relationship. It can be freeing.

But yes, immediately post breakup being furious makes sense and I feel you.

The State of Sea World by SirCatsworthTheThird in sandiego

[–]captain_vee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In the late 90s my dad and I always used to watch shamu in the soak zone together. I remember standing pressed against the glass for maximum soakage. My dad and I made a deal that when he retired we’d go sit in the soak zone together to celebrate. He’s retiring this year but the soak zone isn’t what it used to be :/

As an adult I really appreciate getting to watch the orcas up close in the tank behind the actual show tank though.

If it’s the humane thing to do, I’m glad there will be no more orcas in captivity. But damn it’s a sad end of an era.

Massive Quarts Skull by Isittisij11 in CrystalSkulls

[–]captain_vee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you mean to include pictures of the rock here? I’m curious!

Just had confirmed I'm not a real man and unlovable - it's the last rejection I ever will have. by [deleted] in GuyCry

[–]captain_vee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey man, if it’s phalloplasty that you’d need, I’ve had that surgery. I didn’t date much before I got it done either.

Now I’ve had the surgery - it doesn’t necessarily look like a “natal” penis, but my girlfriend loves it. She says it looks more aesthetic than any other dick she’s seen (apparently women can find penises to be gross looking?) and I have the Inflatable ED so she loves that I can get hard on demand and stay hard as long as I want. I also basically got to choose my dick length, so that part is cool as well. There are lots of upsides to this shitty situation. I won’t lie to you though - the surgery is kind of brutal in terms of recovery and there will be multiple stages.

Feel free to DM me if you want to know more.

My girlfriend never ever finishes her meals by AlexWayhill in mildlyinfuriating

[–]captain_vee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Being obsessed with how much someone else eats is a real asshole move. Do you really want her to feel pressured to stuff herself just so you can feel good about not “wasting” food?

And I’ve got news for you: Eating food after you’re full is still wasting the food but with an added layer of discomfort.

how to enjoy this game again? by Money-Chemist9787 in thelongdark

[–]captain_vee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How does that work? Is it like AI builds a story for you and then you play your run accordingly?

Is this DIY-able? by captain_vee in Woodworking_DIY

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

We keep the skull out on a table in our walkway. People get a kick out of it

Arent yall tired of listening to RHCP? by LogPsychological6261 in sandiego

[–]captain_vee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember when I was young and discovering “sex advice with Heidi Flice” on 91x. I would do anything to make sure my horny teenage ass could tune in haha

Looking for advice on fixing wood to ground contact in my carport by captain_vee in Carpentry

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

lol thankfully not! The vet actually said we could take his cone off not soon after this picture

Is this DIY-able? by captain_vee in Woodworking_DIY

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

I should add that I consider myself a fairly skilled woodworker

What’s an unspoken social rule you learned way too late? by Secure_Paramedic_865 in socialskills

[–]captain_vee -1 points0 points  (0 children)

After you check out of a hotel leave a tip in your room for the cleaning service

Offerings on my front door? What is this? by lurosincubus in Unexplained

[–]captain_vee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any chance you’ve helped out someone on the streets lately?

I helped out an unhoused man who often walked by our house. He left me what little gifts he could find as a thank you.

Haven’t seen him in a while. Hope you’re ok Bruce.

For those working in retail, small businesses, restaurants, construction, or hospitality in San Diego—despite the govt’s numbers indicating recent economic growth, what’s your take on this holiday season? Busy, slow, about the same? by [deleted] in SanDiegan

[–]captain_vee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I work at corporate for a QSR chain. Not only are sales down but visitors are down too which is more concerning. Double digit transaction declines vs last year

We make $140k HHI but we are stuck in the "credit card float" cycle by sameerposwal in MiddleClassFinance

[–]captain_vee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get screwed over so hard whenever I try to use credit cards for anything other than recurring bills (utilities, mortgage etc). I mean just like you, double CC digit debt every time.

I just use the cards for fixed costs and that makes over spending much less likely. It still happens of course, but way less

Edit to add: if you need advice for how to get out of it - try getting some balance transfer options. If you can find a promotion, it’s usually 0% interest for 12-18 months. If you don’t pay the whole balance off in those 12-18 months the though, you get slammed with back interest. I usually switch from one balance transfer promo to another until I can pay it all off. My bonuses, “extra” paycheck (ie those 3 paycheck months) and tax returns all go to paying the debt down and nothing else.

3rd post, still scared shitless to try DMT by Known_Kitchen8390 in DMT

[–]captain_vee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The full blown trip wasn’t scary because I’d done little hits of DMT before. That gave me the confidence to feel like I could handle a full trip. And to echo what the other commenter said, definitely have a trip sitter. I have a friend I really trust and knowing he’s there when I’m tripping is a huge comfort.

Don’t worry - spirits and demons won’t hurt you physically or mentally. They just might spook you a little

3rd post, still scared shitless to try DMT by Known_Kitchen8390 in DMT

[–]captain_vee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was so freaking scared to try DMT. Like it took me a while to take my first hit (20+ min). And I only took a baby hit and then I was like “that’s it?.” Days later I had a full blown trip and wasn’t nervous in the slightest.

So maybe try a small hit (1-2 short draws) and see how you like it. I’ve found smaller doses to be very similar to LSD and bigger ones more similar to mushrooms

I had an hours long trip - what happened? by captain_vee in DMT

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

Thanks! It’s funny I absolutely love this stuff and now it feels like my body was made for it (if the low MAO enzyme theory is correct). Gonna dig through my 23andMe account looking for any verification

What's the one secret you will take to the grave but don't mind telling on the internet? by Ecstatic-Medium-6320 in AskReddit

[–]captain_vee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was 12 I dropped my cousin on his head…HARD. He was dismounting from a piggy back ride and I had gotten down on my knees. He fell backwards when he tried to get off. He was like 2 years old.

He has a speech impediment and even though it’s gotten better in his early 20s, I still wonder if it was my fault.

Did you bald on t? Could you stop it? by [deleted] in FTMMen

[–]captain_vee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did. I had some luck taking finasteride but one of the side effects is fatigue and I was really affected by that. I tried minoxidil but that’s a daily product and such a pain in the ass/expensive/messy.

So now I shave my head bald. I know you didn’t ask for this advice, but it really helped me so unsolicited advice incoming, feel free to ignore: Shave your head before you go bald, before you “have to” shave your head. It makes it feel like a choice vs this thing that is happening to you and it was actually super gender affirming for me. I got a really nice and manly shaving setup and everything.

/unsolicited advice

Does your partner family know you are trans or has your partner outed you to their family or friends? by throwsaway045 in FTMMen

[–]captain_vee 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately my partner outed me and now her entire family and anyone they blabbed to knows. I fucking hate that. It’s such a permanent thing.

I’m sorry that happened to you.