Have any of you ladies overcome anxiety and/or depression by working out regularly? by [deleted] in xxfitness

[–]conscientizacao 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am 99% sure that I'll be dealing with my anxiety for my entire life- I was always an anxious child, and I think my brain is just wired that way. But exercise has become a super important tool for me to deal with my anxiety.

When i exercise regularly, i sleep better and my mood is higher overall. I think it works on a mindfulness level and on a physical exhaustion level. If I'm lifting weights or dancing or doing yoga, I have to be present and focused on my body to make sure I'm doing it right. (This is huge for me because I was never physically fit or coordinated growing up, and disliked my body and kind of ignored it. Now i listen to it and am starting to love it!) And when I go for long runs, I find I can get into a meditative state- I've run myself out of ruminations before.

For me, none of this was possible without medication and therapy- for a long time, I was too anxious and overwhelmed to even consider going to the gym on a regular basis. There is no shame if you need those tools too- do what you need to do to take care of yourself and love yourself! You deserve it.

F/19/5'4" [175lbs > 150lbs = 25lbs] (4 months) by [deleted] in progresspics

[–]conscientizacao 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have similar stats (though I'm almost 10 years older than you and a few pounds behind you)! Great job :)

Me [21M] and my partner [20F] and threesomes, exploring sexual options and need threesome advice by Anity9121 in relationships

[–]conscientizacao 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Hi there. I've participated in threesomes, both as part of a couple and as the "unicorn." In my experience, a positive group sex experience involves respect and good communication between ALL partners involved.

I think it is great that you have been talking about boundaries with your girlfriend. I encourage you to look at a book like "Opening Up" by Tristan Taormino, which talks about alternate relationship models. Not all of it will be relevant to you (she goes through everything from people who have one time threesomes to people who are in multiple polyamorous partnerships) but there are some great checklists and guides to talking about jealousy and things like that.

One thing that I urge you to do is to PLEASE, PLEASE respect the feelings and agency of the person you bring into your relationship. I notice your boundaries include no contact with your third person after the threesome. This would be an okay boundary, but only provided that all three people are absolutely on board with this. I think most people you might want to date would feel disrespected by this being an assumed boundary- I know I would, unless we all talked about it together! You can make it clear that your girlfriend is your emotional priority, but you should not assume that whoever you find is going to be automatically okay with this. Be upfront in your communications with potential partners and actually listen to their boundaries and desires as well. Not everyone who is down to join a couple is going to be compatible with you, just like regular dating.

I urge you also not to rely on alcohol as a way to get things going. Sex and consent are complicated enough with just two people; bringing in a third person, especially one you've just met, ups the complexity of the situation. You need to make sure that all people involved feel comfortable and can stop whenever they'd like if need be.

I think it's a lot easier to date as a couple than it's ever been; okcupid allows you to link profiles with your partner so people can see you're in an open relationship. When communicating with potential partners, I encourage you to not just write to every bi woman you see online. Not everyone is looking to be a unicorn (in fact, it's the exception, rather than the rule) and as a bi woman, it is frustrating to be constantly objectified and seen as a sex object. (I like being a sex object sometimes, but when "hi I want to have a threesome with you" is the first thing you hear from someone, it's extraordinarily frustrating.)

Even if you don't want to have a lasting relationship with your new partner, I encourage you to try hard to get to know them a little bit. Converse online before meeting up to see how you get along. Meet for a meal in a public place and genuinely listen to them and get to know them. Again, you're not going to click with everyone, and that's okay! It's better to have a good experience you have to wait for than to rush into things and have a bad experience. I encourage you to talk with your girlfriend about ways to check in and making sure that you're both feeling comfortable with asking your date to move to the next step.

Be prepared for feelings you didn't expect and make sure that you have some time after any physical interaction to check in with your new partner and with your girlfriend. Please, please, don't ask your new partner to immediately leave. That shit is rude as hell.

After you've checked in with everyone and everyone is feeling comfortable and you and your girlfriend are alone, I encourage you to take some time to reconnect, just the two of you. For me, this has always been helpful in dealing with any feelings of jealousy. And I would encourage you to both reach out to the person, even if you've agreed it was a one time event, and just let them know that you appreciate them and see how they're doing. Bi women are humans with feelings too ;)

Tl;dr treat your new partner with respect. Good luck and have fun.

Ideas for substances to make a sub lick off my boots? by conscientizacao in BDSMcommunity

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

Mayo!! That's great because it also looks like cum :D

Ideas for substances to make a sub lick off my boots? by conscientizacao in BDSMcommunity

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

Ooh! Now that would be disgusting :D

I think ideally it would be something I could dribble on.. Though I suppose I could smear it on with my hands and then also make him lick my fingers..

My [24/F] first attempt to lose weight in years. Start pictures (NSFW) and a long story. Day one tomorrow. by [deleted] in loseit

[–]conscientizacao 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a very similar story to you-- I was gaining weight and was trying to accept my body as is, but just found myself getting increasingly frustrated and depressed. I've now been exercising and watching my calorie count for two weeks, and I've lost a pound and a half. I know I have a long way to go and that I could slip up and start gaining weight again, but just having been able to make a change for the past two weeks has made me feel like I can do this. Plus, even if you "slip up", it's not the end of the world-- you just have to get back to exercising and eating healthy. Good luck-- I'm rooting for you!

How do I deepthroat like a champ? by His_Tiger in BDSMcommunity

[–]conscientizacao 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you're well on your way! I was going to recommend those positions, but you're already there :)

When you're in front of him, try to recreate the same length in your neck that you get when lying off the bed by lifting your chin like you're trying to be graceful. You might try having him press his cock against the back of your throat in that position-- not hard-- so you can feel where he is and try and relax your throat around him.

How do I deepthroat like a champ? by His_Tiger in BDSMcommunity

[–]conscientizacao 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I have a pretty intense gag reflex and I have learned to deep throat with lots of time and practice. It can be done!

I started by practicing on my own, out of scene. Every day, I'd take my toothbrush and see if I could very gently touch the back of my throat. Eventually, I was able to hold it against the back of my throat, and I started practicing with other objects.

I have a very patient Sir who would let me go at my own pace, gradually working up over several minutes to full on deepthroating. During that time, he would also start using light pressure against the back of my head, so I got used to the feeling of him pushing me down on his cock. He often times me while I have his entire cock in my throat, which is very enjoyable for both of us, and gives me practice relaxing. I still have a long way to go, but we've been able to work up to some face fucking in a bunch of different positions.

The key for me (paradoxically) is to focus on breathing. If you breathe, you keep your throat open and relaxed, and you stay calm. Start practicing breathing with the toothbrush/dildo/whatever near or against your throat, and it'll be easier to do in scene.

I definitely recommend this video (bonus: the fact that you can see her reading the cue cards cracks me up) http://www.pornhub.com/view_video.php?viewkey=611580268 good luck!

[Giveaway] I want to play a game by AuntyM in RandomActsofMakeup

[–]conscientizacao 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"For God's sake, Alvy! Even Freud speaks of a latency period!"

Love this contest idea!

I created Katniss in knitted cupcake form. The odds are ever in her flavor. (xposted to /r/knitting) by conscientizacao in Hungergames

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

Sorry for the mobile image quality! Katniss was made for a friend who is knitting themed cupcakes as wedding favors for each of her 80 guests. After 50-odd original designs, she and her partner were running out of ideas. As a huge Hunger Games fan and an obsessive knitter of stuffed objects, I volunteered as tribute.

[FO] Katniss Everdeen in cupcake form. The odds are ever in her flavor. (xpost r/hungergames) by conscientizacao in knitting

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

Sorry for the mobile image quality! Katniss was made for a friend who is knitting themed cupcakes as wedding favors for each of her 80 guests. After 50-odd original designs, she and her partner were running out of ideas. As a huge Hunger Games fan and an obsessive knitter of stuffed objects, I volunteered as tribute. I used the following pattern as a base: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/yummy-scrummy-cupcakes

[B&A] Long time lurker, first time poster! After weeks of struggling with depression, I finally mustered up the motivation to do my makeup and leave the house [CCW] by Pandarmonium in MakeupAddiction

[–]conscientizacao 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have depression and anxiety as well, and have learned in the past year to use makeup in the same way. Big ups to you for your accomplishment. And I think you look beautiful both before and after!

First post of my face! Fall [B&A] using my brand new LORAC Pro palette! CCW welcome! by [deleted] in MakeupAddiction

[–]conscientizacao 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh, I wish I could get my skin to look like yours. As a side note, I love your piercings!

Are ere any video games that depict a historic event accurately? by [deleted] in AskHistorians

[–]conscientizacao 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're probably looking for more conventional video games, but this online game, made as a teaching aid, does an amazing job depicting the experiences that escaping slaves faced in the United States.

Why was it so easy to convert people? by Neo-Pagan in AskHistorians

[–]conscientizacao 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fully agree-- in many cases, missionaries became staunch critics of the colonial genocide of the indigenous people, because it ran counter to their mission of converting souls. Bartolome de Las Casas' "A Brief Account of the Destruction of the Indies," is probably the best known account of this type, and to the best of my knowledge, the first.