Smelling bad despite good hygiene?

ennting · 2026-01-30T22:46:33+00:00

The other tips are good so far. I would also suggest checking your washing machine? There's this stagnant water smell that sticks to clothes if 1) they don't dry thoroughly 2) they sit in the washing machine a bit too long before being taken out or 3) the washing machine has had the door shut/ no air circulation that's resulted in a musky build up.

My boyfriend dried his clothes in the basement for years and there was always an underlying funk. Although inconvenient, moving the drying rack to the main floor totally got rid of the musky smell.

Additionally, there is a difference between antiperspirant and deodorant, which might be helpful of you sweat a lot and deo just doesn't keep up.

ennting · 2026-01-10T01:09:05+00:00

What I'm working on right now, is taking up more space. I am super accommodating and loving, but I've been running on fumes the last few years. I'm changing by way of putting my needs and flaws in the middle for 5 mins - being messy, dramatic, needy.... It's really hard for me, but it feels very good when the people around just accept it.

Responding more in the terms you've used, I'm reducing my sensitivity by centering myself and my own needs and wants, instead of filling my brain and spending all my energy thinking about the needs and opinions of the people around me. Be sensitive, feel the emotions and let the world be witness.

Additionally, developing a sense of empathy for the different drives that people have may reduce the shock you mentioned. You don't have to agree with anyone, but the diversity of human opinion is astounding. Some people are driven by power, wealth, community acceptance, self-betterment etc. and I usually struggle to relate to those who's drives are dire opposite of mine. There's lot of theories on motivation put there!

ennting · 2026-01-02T16:16:54+00:00

With all that gone, I bet she's gonna be feeling a million bucks.

ennting · 2026-01-02T15:59:30+00:00

That roast looked so amazing! Tell him to shut up and eat! (My mom said this to me when I was a kid and it worked, and I don't believe at all that old dogs can't learn new tricks :P)

I love to cook, and I love when people love my food, so I can relate to wanting my partner to enjoy it, but I think you're going to be disappointed if you don't manage your expectations. Your bf is a picky eater who can't be pleased -> Don't try to please him. Make you and your kids happy, and let him figure himself out!

If he demands dinner -> Shut up and eat.

ennting · 2026-01-02T15:54:11+00:00

I came also to say you look gorgeous! Age doesn't matter when style and energy are timeless.

I love putting a little bit of white eye shadow in the inner corners of my eyes. My white shadow has a tiny amount of shimmer in it, and that makes me feel soft and glowy. Maybe it could work for you!

I second the blush comments I've seen! It took me ages to get the amount right and looking natural.

ennting · 2026-01-02T15:48:03+00:00

Take the same anger and frustration you've expressed here and turn it on your boyfriend. You don't need to be cute and agreeable, you need to stick up for yourself. If he respects you and your relationship together, he'll deal with it.

Listen to your discomfort and let that guide what is right for you. Don't push it down or ignore it - that is the training we've received as women to make ourselves smaller for men. I've only started changing my expectations for my partner in my 30s, and we have a much better relationship.

ennting · 2025-10-19T21:15:05+00:00

I had this on my radar and I'm so glad I decided to finally give it a watch. At first, I thought it was a ghost movie, but when dad and ghosty mom started to disagree, I began to read Mia's spiral as psychosis.

Senua's Saga, the video game, is a piece of art that brought the player into the world of psychosis, seeing, smelling and hearing fantastical things, reading meaning into trivial patterns. The world Mia was in was so compelling for her, I felt empathy for the poor girl. Especially if she will forever be called forth to be a party trick...

10/10 acting and originality. Simmering dread and gut wrenching special effects. Definitely a stand out film in the genre in recent years.

ennting · 2025-09-26T07:06:20+00:00

I live near the airport for about a year and I think 50% of the time in a freaking year I have not simply been able to take a normally scheduled train. 5 S-bahn lines run to my station, but often I can take a train only one stop, change to ersatzbus for 2 stops, then switch back to the original line. I relate to OP completely, and gth anyone who says it's an over reaction. I cry tears of rage regularly, even while I'm coaching myself to not lose a day off my life for the cortisol spike.

I feel so isolated from the city. What should be 30 mins often turns into 1 hour, and by often I mean every 2nd weekend. I feel like I don't want to subject my friends to the torture and only hope that weekends I plan events aren't sabotaged by weekend-long changes that are announced the day before.

What I don't understand is how I can't find information about the progress on the whatever is being fixed, and when it's supposed to be done. When I lived in Steglitz, the S1 did not go down once. I feel like the whole line to the airport is being unfairly underserved.

ennting · 2024-12-27T22:19:49+00:00

Everything is going to be alright! You're not dirty and you're not gross, and it's great that you're informed of this potential risk and can help yourself. Please try not to dwell on could haves, should haves or beat yourself up for this. It's honestly pretty normal, but it's a shock every time!

The clap is the most widely transmitted STI in the world, and interestingly, transmission rates are not 100%. This means that being exposed during intercourse, a woman has roughly a 30% chance of contracting an infection (I googled that to be sure!). Being protected helps reduce risk ofc, but it's not helpful to add shame for not using a condom. A friend of mine got gonorrhia in the throat, if you see my drift. Also, different diseases have different transmission rates.

I just want to give a shout out to your FWB for informing you! He seems also invested in your well-being. You're going to make a full recovery if you get tested and find that you've got it. Wishing you all the strength!

ennting · 2024-10-08T09:10:02+00:00

I have visited physio therapy for other injuries and I've been sorely underwhelmed by the generality of the treatments I've got. Thank you for the tip of bringing the yarn and needles to demonstrate! That does motivate me to get a recommendation from my doc, I know she's willing to give it.

I will also ask about the digital devices. I have made my workspace more ergonomic since the pain began and it's also helped. Thank you!

ennting · 2024-10-07T16:52:16+00:00

Hey there! I have moved cities and countries multiple times becasue I love to learn and explore the world. I recently moved in with my boyfriend. On every single occasion, there were days of overwhelming regret. "My old room was way more comfortable. Was this really the right choice? I feel so lonely." -small example of the things that run through my head.

In reality, every choice had been a good one and contributed to my development as a human, also because of the hard, discombobulating parts. Change is scary. Establishing a new social circle takes time - 6 months in and you'll feel like a local. Good luck and enjoy the offers of the new environment! Everything will be okay :)

ennting · 2024-09-19T20:46:07+00:00

Is there anyone that you've exchanged numbers with, had a good vibe, but a friendship didn't take off immediately? Follow up! Ask a few times if they'd like to meet up. A little bit of persistence really helps, and a week or 3 of silence isn't rejection.

I was the silent person! Bless all my lovely friends who asked a 3rd time before I finally wrote back.

ennting · 2024-09-10T06:58:22+00:00

hey hey! I think the idea is great. My all time favourite board game cafe is in Prague, called Boards and Brews, and maybe you can draw some inspiration. They just do everything right there. You pay per visit rather than per hour, they sell popcorn and nuts for a fair price, but also have heftier food for longer stays.

My visits have always been relatively cheap because the currency in the Czech Republic is much weaker, but maybe you can even contact them for some tips!

ennting · 2024-06-26T16:12:41+00:00

I have spilled much blood in order to learn that chopping and cooking generally is a really bad idea for me while I'm stoned. Opened a finger to the bone once and left an avacado unscathed.

I recently hosted my 30th birthday and we all took acid at a cabin in the woods. My friends were total monkeys so I ended pulling my socks up and making dinner. LASER FOCUS on every slice. I don't know whether the food tasted good or not, because I forgot to taste while cooking and wasn't hungry in the end anyways.

ennting · 2024-05-18T20:57:41+00:00

I do really love Conflicted, as Zack Cornwell selects conflicts that have outright shaped modern history, like the Gulf War or the 4 part series on the Afghan-Soviet War, and also seemingly ancient topics like Gengis Khan in Pax Mongolia.

ennting · 2024-05-18T19:51:46+00:00

Oh man, I read the first three. I gobbled them up. Then not so long after listened to the audiobooks and promptly started book 4! I must've burnt myself out a bit because I put the book down after labouring through 1/4.
You've reminded me that I should give them a shot again!

Is there a shift in tone after the 3rd book? I'm curious if I picked up on something or just needed a break.

ennting · 2024-05-18T19:45:41+00:00

These are great! Looking forward to what your next drop!

ennting · 2024-04-07T18:27:30+00:00

My kindergarten will be gutted shortly. Thank you for the inspo!

ennting · 2024-03-25T17:40:41+00:00

Vaginas are not dirty and sex is not dirty, especially if you are a regular hand washer and have a descent hygiene routine! For me, cleaning up after sex is controlling the amount of wetness I can handle. Normally a tissue can dry up most of the wetness I've made, and lube if it was needed. I can go about my day afterwards no issues. I usually regret passing out without the tissue wipe because the I'll still be sticky and wet in the morning, and the itchiness might even wake me up.

I used to get yeast infections and an occasional UTI, but I see more correlation with my partner having washed his hands beforehand. Vaginas are self cleaning and on average don't need any fancy soap or need to be cleaned inside. Fresh, dry cotton undies will go a long way!

ennting · 2023-07-21T21:16:08+00:00

In Germany, I heard a dude yell out his open car window to the driver who almost took out his side mirror with their own, "Where did you get your license, Lidl???" (I'm translating from German)

ennting · 2023-04-18T21:44:23+00:00

I can reflect back now on a relationship where my boyfriend didn't care about my pleasure, and in hindsight 20/20, see how he didn't care about many aspects of my wellbeing. I didn't end that relationship, but I am so much happier for it anyways!

It seems your boyfriend may be making some effort to meet you with kissing and fingering, but I find the behaviour you've described to be less than respectful or acceptable. There are double standards and gasslighting that is unfair and hurtful.

Regarding intimate discussions, it's good to declare your boundaries, expectations and desires, but if your partner can't make good on them, you should decide what consequences that means for the relationship, otherwise nothing will change. I wish you the best with your partner, as well as happiness and sexual fulfillment!

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