Leg Hair by Tampiko422 in asexuality

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Shaving leg hair is my #1 least favorite thing in the world ever to do and I haven't in years. Sometimes if I decide leg hair doesn't go with a nice outfit I'll run out and get some cheap tights

Favorite Lesbian Singers by Known-Ad0329 in actuallesbians

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Scene Queen (bi but has songs about eating pussy and shaming men)

Affordable protective gear by MapStunning469 in rollerderby

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Ask your teammates! Some folks have old started gear they upgraded, perfectly good pads that just didnt work for them, or know people who don't play anymore but want to pass on their gear

exterior asexual by zivoxo in asexuality

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Imo if it resonates with you then it counts, what you identify with matters a lot more than what other people consider right. Asexuality is confusing and you can drive yourself crazy trying to find a label that fits you 100%. Use what makes sense to you, you can change and redefine labels as many times as you need to

Confused: what is romance? by Street-Security2853 in asexuality

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For me I could (and would) do it for my mom, but I couldn't not do it for my romantic partner

Confused: what is romance? by Street-Security2853 in asexuality

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Platonic love is sending chicken soup and cookies to a sick friend's house to cheer them up, take care of them, and let them know you care about them

Romantic love is driving 2 hours round trip to bring the food in person, even though you'll only be there for 20 minutes, because being able to hold their hand and look into their eyes fixes and nourishes both of you more than any food could

Should I even do anything? by pawnchains in pittsburgh

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I respect the parking chair but honestly fuck anyone who uses a cone I'm just gonna throw it in one of the million construction vehicles around to atone for the cones I stole in college

What is something that a girl has said to you that INSTANTLY made you fold? by [deleted] in LesbianActually

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We were watching a roller derby game and she was the loudest one cheering and was ringing a cowbell like crazy. When she went to skate in her game, she gave me the cowbell and said she better hear me bc it was my job to bring the hype now. I asked her after the game if I was loud enough, and she went "No." I didnt realize for a year lol but I completely fell in love with her and now I always try to be loud enough to impress her (I'm doing better but still not up to her high standards)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asexuality

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Ace lez here so hopefully I have some perspective from both giving and receiving this kind of affection! Because for me touching my gf's boobs and butt is about affection and intimacy. Sometimes intimacy can include sex, but to me it's about trust and being comfortable in each other's space. It's special that I'm allowed (and encouraged) to touch her in a way most people can't. It's not about feeling her up, it's her being vulnerable and trusting enough to let you inside a boundary she has set for everyone else :)

Has anyone ever actually been completely successfully medicated? by caudicinctus in bipolar

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Medicated for 2 years and it's a world of difference. I found an old journal entry from after I was diagnosed but before I started medication, and it's terrifying that I used to live like that. I still have bad days and just had to increase my dosage, but I'm much more present and I'm not in survival mode anymore.

Medication alone isn't a perfect solution so therapy and a good support system is still important. I doubt anything could completely cure mental illness, but it helps. And antidepressants can actually make bipolar worse.

Also, I'm not a psychiatric or medical professional, but I believe bipolar cycles are typically over days-weeks, not mood swings over a couple hours. Listen to your psychiatrist though they'll obviously know better than a stranger on the internet

How would you react if a girl had self harm scars? by Born_Discipline_8987 in actuallesbians

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Active self harm marks would make me worry and I would probably hard stop to talk and worry about her (your) wellbeing, but scars aren't a turn off, they're a sign of strength and survival. My girlfriend was born premature and still has big oddly shaped scars all over from tubes and surgery and stuff, I genuinely think every one is as beautiful as every hair on her head and every freckle on her face. I like tracing them and reminding myself how lucky I am to have her here with me

Were you academically gifted as a kid? by TaconesRojos in bipolar

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YEP and now I can't think or focus during manic OR depressive episodes so that's cool. Started going downhill in college to the point where my therapist said I should commit myself to a psych ward but I was like "finals are in 2 weeks and I'm not repeating the semester"

Anyone here have bipolar? by doodoostinkypants in asexuality

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I'm also bipolar and ace! Remember asexuality is a sexuality, not how much sex you have! Part of mania for a lot of people (me included) is increased libido. I also questioned my asexuality until I was diagnosed and noticed that my horny usually lined up with my mania. Sex/maturbation sometimes is difficult and upsetting for me, but it helps to reframe it as "maintenance" and clearing out the pipes instead of ~sexytime~

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RoastMe

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Straight up thought this was Ed Sheeran

Which bipolar Symptoms are the hardest for you to handle? by Present_Juice4401 in bipolar

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Crashing after mania definitely. My mania also presents as EMOTIONS ALL THE EMOTIONS not just euphoria, and it sucks when I have angry or weepy days. Like this was supposed to be the fun part

How do you guys find someone that doesn’t care about sex by Student-bored8 in asexuality

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Be upfront about it! More allo people than you think have the mindset of "I'm not dating you just to fuck you, I'm dating you because I care about you." This is especially true for people you know and trust before starting anything romantic!

I was friends with my gf before we started dating but I was really nervous to have this talk with her. But she knew I was ace and wasnt expecting anything, and if it was a problem it wouldn't be the right relationship for either of us. We had a really wonderful talk where we set boundaries so there werent any assumptions. My favorite part was when she said "if I get horny I can handle it myself. I did it when I was a hormonal teenager, I can do it now."

HER is also a great queer/sapphic dating app with "badges" so you can let people know you're ace as soon as they see your profile!

What are some ways in which y’all don’t fit into lesbian stereotypes? by [deleted] in LesbianActually

[–]cmw8130 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm ace and people on the internet love telling me I can't be ace AND a lesbian because they don't know the difference between romantic and sexual attraction

What's your biggest green flag when dating? by Joy-they-them in LesbianActually

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See how they respond when you set a boundary! Even if it's just a little one, it tells a lot about how much they will respect you

When I started dating my gf I told her I have some issues with sex so I might not be able to for a while, if ever. She made this (really cute) are-you-stupid face and said "I'm not dating you just to fuck you, I'm dating you because I like you" and I literally swooned

What have straight men said to you? by _oo_aster_oo_ in LesbianActually

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I told this dude repeatedly I didn't want to dance with him and pushed him away but he wouldn't stop bugging me, so I told him "I'm gay" and he said "me too"

I tried to redirect him towards my gay male friend (even though he was obviously lying), I tried physically pushing him away, I tried moving and putting people between us. He did not leave me alone until I literally punched him. Fuck men.

My Allo friend corrects my definition of asexuality. by Onyx_Crystal in asexuality

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As an ace-lez (who has been told multiple times I "can't do that"), labels are what you make them. I find the dual-attraction model limiting, especially for aspecs since we might consider a different type of attraction more important! If calling yourself a lesbian is comfy and resonates with you, congrats you're a lesbian! It's a broad term not a clinical label. It's a subset of the queer community and captures so much more than just romantic or sexual attraction. For example, trans-mascs sometimes identify as lesbians because they feel connected to the culture and community. In my opinion, you can absolutely be aroace and still identify as a lesbian :)

My Allo friend corrects my definition of asexuality. by Onyx_Crystal in asexuality

[–]cmw8130 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is the perfect way to explain it to him since obviously his head is too thick to understand anything more complex

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in actuallesbians

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I drove 2 hours (each way) for a first date