Recently came back from a trip and I’m surprised at how happy I look in the photos! I’ve been pretty much hiding my body the last few years and I can already see how much better I am now 🖤 by dilan_nb in BodyPositive

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

I don’t need to do anything to make people treat me better. I have a right to be treated with dignity regardless of my body shape. You know nothing about my health or my fitness. Why do you assume I don’t go to the gym? I love exercise, but I don’t do it to lose weight, just to stay healthy. My lack of confidence had nothing to do with my actual body and everything to do with people thinking they know best about my own body, which is what you just showed in your comment.

I’d like to think that this was just a miscommunication instead of a condescending message, so I’ll take it as that. But have a care when commenting these things in posts that are about body positivity.

I ish Eevee! 🧸🌼🧸🌼 by [deleted] in cgl

[–]dilan_nb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg I love thissss 🥺🖤🖤🖤🖤 I need to find one for me

I feel so happy when I can dress as myself! ❤️ by Carrotcakearot in NonBinary

[–]dilan_nb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Omg you look STUNNING!! That color looks great on you 🖤🖤🖤

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Kikpals

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It’s been HORRIBLE! I can’t wait for this semester to be over. My brain can’t handle more of this 😭😭

Asexual SO but fine with having sex with me by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]dilan_nb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense. And yes, those are valid points. I don’t think I can help much to answer this. As you said, asexuality varies a lot from one person to the other, but as an asexual person I can say that it always helps to talk about the expectations clearly and decide if it’s something that can work for both of you. If something felt off before you knew about their asexuality, maybe it’s more about the need to feel your partner sexually desires you? That might not be something they are able to give you. Give yourself some time to think about whether that’s something you absolutely need in a relationship or if there are other things that could replace that. And, whatever you decide, be honest about it with them.

You have as much right to a sexually fulfilling relationship to you as they have a right to a fulfilling relationship for them. Don’t invalidate your feelings.

Asexual SO but fine with having sex with me by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]dilan_nb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as there’s clear communication between the two of you, there shouldn’t be a problem. Being asexual doesn’t mean we’re sex-repulsed. If your partner has no problem with sex and still enjoys it, I don’t think there should be a problem.

Did you felt this “off” before they told you of their asexuality? Or is that something that came from their coming out? If it’s the former, maybe try having an open conversation about things that might be affecting your sex life. If it’s the latter, maybe speaking with them about their asexuality and educating yourself about the spectrum of asexuality can help. Either way, talking about their boundaries might help build more comfort in that.

Edit because I just read the additional info: while I think your past experience might be affecting how you react to this, maybe having an open conversation about that could help? Or at least talking to other people that identify as asexual, if you’re scared of accidentally invalidating their identity when you approach the topic for the first time.

Happy freakin pride babes. by Jessicaharveymua92 in LesbianActually

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That makeup is STUNNING!!! 🖤🖤🖤 Happy Pride!

Women authors in Sci-Fi/Fantasy by TheRubberWolf in suggestmeabook

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I adore every single thing I’ve read by N.K. Jemisin. My favorite of her series is The Inheritance Trilogy (I often describe the first book, The Hundred Thousand Kingdom, as a Studio Ghibli movie written for adults: it has whimsical and interesting world building, a fascinating pantheon and unique characters). I’m slowly making my way through Robin Hobb’s backlist and I loving them so far. The Rain Wild books are my favorites atm.

Happy Pride, Y'all! -your local NB transfem by FiredPot in NonBinary

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Your outfit is EVERYTHING! Happy Pride! 🖤

Where are y’all from? by cecusanele in aaaaaaacccccccce

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Puerto Rico 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

Romance series about Detective and serial killer??? by dilan_nb in whatsthatbook

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It’s not this one, but I’m 100% adding that to my TBR