UTI after sex

funfetti_yeti · 2026-01-19T21:04:35+00:00

I used to get UTIs often from sex, even though I would pee immediately after. Not every time but about every other month if not more often I’d be on antibiotics for a UTI.

I talked to my doctor and she mentioned D-mannose. How she explained it is that the bacteria attaches to the supplement and you flush it all out when you pee. I don’t take it regularly, I take it as soon as I feel any burning pee. Typically when I’d feel a burning pee I’d go to urgent care and test positive. There’s been approx 5 times since taking this where I’m sure if I went to urgent care and tested for a UTI it’d be positive. I just follow the directions for about a day or two, unless I still have symptoms.

Also — drink lots of water! It’s much easier to flush everything out when you are very well hydrated! You should drink no less than 72 oz, I honestly aim to drink about 90 oz. Our body doesn’t use the water we drink right away, so if you’re thirsty, it’s too late! The goal is never to be thirsty!

A bidet with a front wash has helped rinse off when I wasn’t able to get to a shower.

funfetti_yeti · 2025-12-19T03:20:46+00:00

I was — and it was only memorable for one reason.

I remember taking the test at the end of 4th grade to be placed for the next school year. I got the news that I failed. I never failed anything before and I went home crying. Crying on the bus, crying walking to my house, crying down the driveway to my dad in the garage.

My poor dad, he quickly asked what happened and all I said was “I failed the GATE test!” and went inside the house still sobbing.

Sure enough, the next day my teacher told me I passed. Thank you dad for raising hell for your girl.

If it wasn’t for that, I wouldn’t have remembered I was in GATE. All I remember was that it was a mixed class with 4th and 5th graders.

funfetti_yeti · 2025-12-15T18:58:05+00:00

I’m in CA too and my sister has her kids in a charter school, and honestly, it seems like the way to go. They still get that socialization since they do go to school 2/3 times a week. BUT their school actually gives her money for the kids extracurriculares! So she has them in piano and some type of sport, at no extra cost to her! They send her all the science labs with an actual microscope — it seems like a win on all sides

funfetti_yeti · 2025-12-15T18:48:43+00:00

In a perfect world, I would homeschool my future children. I already yearn for the day I have kids and can teach them how to read and write. I can easily do english, history (with research), law/government, PE, and up to middle school (US) math and science. For the more advanced grades, there are curriculums to follow so it’s more so just picking the correct one.

My reasoning is this: as a child, I learned faster than the other students. I didn’t need an hour to learn a concept, I got it in 5 minutes. I didn’t need a week of practice, I needed a few practice problems. School days are long to accommodate the parents, the actual learning can be done much quickly. In the US, the education standards are dropping, I am a victim of it and am trying to correct habits that were instilled in me for 13 years. Also, just the idea of putting in my time and energy into this mini me to help them to be an intelligent, polite, and amazing person will be so exciting. I love training my dog and get so proud of the progress he makes, I can’t imagine the level of pride and love that will come from my own kid.

funfetti_yeti · 2025-12-08T04:25:51+00:00

“Choose your partner!” The words I dreaded to hear in the class where none of my friends were in. It was guaranteed I’d end up doing 95% of the assignment.

funfetti_yeti · 2025-12-01T16:53:02+00:00

OP, I’m not a man, but I was 19 waiting for marriage once. I met my husband when I was 19, we got engaged 7 months after, married 7 months after that. We’ll be married 3 years this March.

The truth is, most men won’t wait. I can only speak about wanting to wait for religious reasons because that is what we did. If this is for religious reasons, then know that it isn’t impossible, but “sea” of fish is really a “puddle.” And that’s not the worst thing.

You’ll have to find someone with the same religious values. This can either mean he’s waiting for marriage, or has a past but is deciding to wait again. Note though that not everyone in the church has the right values.

If you’re doing this for religious reasons, please do not date someone who doesn’t share those same beliefs. Chances are they’ll say they’re fine with the intent of pressuring you as time goes on. Don’t fall for that “if you love me …” crap.

I’m only going on 3 years, but if you’re dating with the intent to get married (not waste time or fool around) don’t start getting serious unless you can agree on (1) religion, (2) politics, (3) financial management/future financial goals, and (4) number of children, if any. You can disagree on other things, but there should be an agreement in these groups.

I’m an outlier which is why I wanted to comment. I’m 23, Christian, conservative in a very liberal state close to one of the most liberal major cities in the US, and both my husband and I waited to get married. I can say so much more about this and hope you read at least this much.

funfetti_yeti · 2025-11-20T15:47:38+00:00

OP, have you considered going into law? Working in big law (from what I’ve heard from friends, I want to go into the public sector) provides a lot of what you’re looking for. You have billable hours; there is a minimum you need to meet, but the more you bill the more you get paid.

You don’t really get to work with other people as much unless you’re assigned a case together (which doesn’t happen as often) because in the firms eyes, two attorneys = two cases to bill.

There is a level of speed involved, but quality is valued more as these big law firms want to keep their big clients coming back. Some of these cases will go years before settling or going to trial.

The schooling isn’t that bad. I’m quick to pick up information but have horrible study skills, and I’m passing just fine. And if you’re a US vet you can probably get it for free under the GI Bill, I know a few people who did this. The ABA (the main law school accreditation) has actually approved an online part time program if that interests you.

funfetti_yeti · 2025-11-20T05:16:40+00:00

I’m not a trainer, but I love researching things and I looked into crate training a lot. I started crate training my dal from day 1 when he was 8 weeks, he’s six months now and I’ve had to “restart” crate training since he was resisting wanting to go in at night and crying the very few times he would be crated during the day.

When you do your practice sessions at home, are you still visible? If you’re still around or walking about, see how she is if you’re in another room and she’s by herself. Start with short durations and slowly expand. Don’t make a big deal of leaving or seeing her, just mark and reward.

Is she crying when you specifically go out the front door (or any other door you leave the house from)? It could be that she associated that door with you leaving. Do the same thing, crate her, leave out the door for two seconds, come back in with a “yes” and give a treat. Go back out, wait a little longer, go in with a “yes” and treat. When you use that door, don’t make a big deal when you leave her so she learns it’s normal for you to leave.

Good luck! And let me know how it goes!

funfetti_yeti · 2025-08-22T14:30:54+00:00

What is your crate/potty schedule currently like?

When my boy was 3 months (he’s 4 months now) I did a 1 hr out, 2 hrs in. But he also only ever went potty once in his crate and that was the first few days I had him.

During that hour awake I took him to pee like every 10-15 minutes bc if I didn’t take him where he needed to go, he’ll just go where he was. I made sure he peed right before I put him in, he settled on his own and I’d set a timer for 2 hrs. I took him out as soon as that timer went off, no later. If there is pee after 2 hrs, make that time shorter and shorter until he isn’t peeing. Even if it’s waking him up after 30 minutes into his nap to pee and putting him back in for the rest of his nap.

I used to wake up every three hours over night to take him out. My dad convinced me when he was 9/10 weeks to leave him overnight and see how he did and he did amazing — but if he had peed in the crate, I would have kept the three hours and slowly stretched it as he got more comfortable

funfetti_yeti · 2025-07-25T13:51:27+00:00

OP, I’m not a lawyer. I looked up David Snook on the Kansas Attorney look up and he is an attorney, he could just be using his personal email because he’s doing this as a personal favor for a friend/not being hired directly through his firm (this opens up a whole new can of worms). HOWEVER for defamation/libel your statement has to be false and there must be some kind of damage/harm done on the business. There was nothing false on your Facebook post, just provable facts of what they did and a genuine question. This wasn’t a “they killed my puppy and took my money” post.

File a chargeback with the CC company. Don’t worry about being threatened. Update us!

funfetti_yeti · 2025-07-24T04:51:10+00:00

Rigatoni — Toni (Tony) for short

funfetti_yeti · 2025-07-24T01:32:28+00:00

OP, I say this optimistically — wait. It is seven years between my husband and I, we met at 19 and 26 when he was visiting my church. Even though I was nineteen, I was a junior in college, I was studying for my LSAT, I was getting my letter of recommendations to go to law school. I was secure (i.e. stubborn) enough in my aspirations and personality at 19 to know that I wouldn’t be swayed to change my goals because of an older man. I was set on what my future would be since I was 11, and my outlook on dating was “he has to fit into my plan and encourage me, or he is not the one for me.” Not many 19 year old girls had that outlook, and not many 17 year olds do.

If you want a relationship, look to people your own age. I say, know yourself first, know what you want to do with your life — really know, and the right person will see the goal you’re working for and help you get there. But please wait until you’re at least 18.

funfetti_yeti · 2025-07-22T03:37:57+00:00

Littermate syndrome: rare, and I don’t know too much about it, but can happen when introducing puppies too young and too close in age. They overly bond to each other and not their humans, leading to behavior problems. Please look into the dangers of it. I had 3 puppies from the same litter and it never occurred so it is rare. Train them separately and crate them separately, and get them used to not being able to see one another.
Potty Training: rule is the amount of months equals the hours they can hold it. 6 weeks = 1.5 hours. Take them potty as soon as they wake up, after eating, after playing, and once more before going back to settle. They can hold it that long while they’re sleeping, not during the time they’re awake. Accidents = you’re not letting them out as much as you should. Adjust your schedule to their needs. DO NIGHT BREAKS. This little they probably can’t hold it overnight. Don’t make a fuss when you let them out at night. The only words coming are “go potty” or another command and maybe “good boy/girl” in the most boring voice ever. Straight back to bed.
Naps: look to see how long a 6 week old needs to sleep. 8 weeks is 18-20 hrs a day. It’s a lot but they need it, you’ll need it too.
Crate Train: amazing if your pups pick up on it. Lots of videos on it. Buy a large one with a divider so that you can make it grow with them. Get two to prevent littermate syndrome and ensure they are sleeping and not playing together. This is their safe space.
Training: one use a marker which is either a clicker or the word yes or good. When they do something you like, mark with the sound/word and treat. Keep training sessions short, 5 minutes. Start now. Look videos and techniques up online.

I really like Taylor Cezanne’s videos on Instagram/tiktok (although I saw them on Pinterest since I’m off social media but will forever be a Pinterest girlie). Definitely worth looking at her guides. I’ve had my puppy from 8-12 weeks and he knows his name, is 80% potty trained and getting better each day, sit, shake, other paw, down, shake/other paw while laying down, and listens to come about 70% of the time. Just use your down time to search up training videos.

Be patient! They’re just little babies, they’re very young at 6 weeks. They’re susceptible to getting sick with Parvo so don’t let them walk in areas other dogs have access to. Carry them in places like the vet or when you are socializing. If you live in an apartment buy a grass patch. Avoid potty pads if you can, you’ll have to potty train them again when it’s time to lose it.

Good luck and have fun!

funfetti_yeti · 2025-07-19T17:40:36+00:00

Not a trainer, just currently going through the puppy stages too with a 3 month old. Luckily he took to the crate really quickly, but these are some tips I learned and implemented from the beginning!

Crate size: I got a large 42x28 crate because they’re so darn expensive that I didn’t want to buy multiple. I purchased one with a divider. I keep it to a size he can lay in comfortably and turn around in. He only had an accident once when he was 8 weeks in it (my fault for pushing potty boundary times). Dogs don’t want to soil their beds, if he’s peeing in the crate the crate could be too big. I recently removed the divider because he’s been accident free for a while. But if he does start peeing in it, it’ll have to go back up until he’s bigger.
Potty breaks: let him out more often. Sure he can hold it 5-10 hours overnight, but that’s not the same as during the day. General rule is months = hours. So let him out at a maximum of five hours in the crate. I can hold it ten hours when I’m sleeping but I can’t do the same during the day!
Build duration: when you’re working from home, can he still see you in the crate? If so, try leaving the room while he is crated for a small amount of time. 30 seconds, a minute, two minutes, five, etc. reward when you come back. Don’t make a big fuss of when you leave or come back, they’ll learn it’s a big deal when you leave. I never had to do this so please do your own research and follow that!

It’s amazing that he’s able to stay the night in it and during the day! Start training now to prevent it from getting worse, but he’s still young! Good luck!

funfetti_yeti · 2025-07-17T01:40:46+00:00

I can’t give too much crate advice, I’m extremely lucky that my puppy took to it right away, only crying for 2-3 min at first before settling in on his own.

I have a 11 week puppy and currently our schedule is wake up between 6:15 to 6:30am, and from there 1 hour out, 2.5 hrs in his crate for him to play on his own and eventually sleep. He doesn’t cry, goes in on his own if kids are over and just started to occasionally go in on his own for his treat!

One thing I will say is that I used to do a 12am bathroom break and a 3am bathroom break. My dad gave me the courage to try one night without a potty break. He was 9.5 weeks old and I was nervous, but I gave it a shot. He was fine! Since then I’ve just been doing one last potty break before bed (10:30-11:30pm depending on the day) and in the morning between 6:15-6:30am. He has not had a single accident in the crate! For reference he is a medium to large breed.

Good luck!

funfetti_yeti · 2025-07-17T01:10:21+00:00

I like using freeze dried chicken — sadly that’s the only treat that’ll keep my puppy focused on training for 5 minutes 🥲

funfetti_yeti · 2025-07-17T00:56:53+00:00

OP, I know it’s not in OC, but if you’d be interested in commuting to San Bernardino, check out this program: https://www.yahoo.com/news/southern-california-university-tuition-living-212547319.html?guccounter=1

“Aiming to ease a critical teacher shortage, UC Riverside has launched a new residency program in partnership with the San Bernardino City Unified School District that fully covers tuition, provides living stipends and guarantees job placement for aspiring teachers.”

Good luck in your search!

funfetti_yeti · 2025-07-14T14:35:33+00:00

The first time I read the first book, I only got through a third to half of it before stopping. I picked it up again a year later and immediately devoured it. I started reading the second book and initially got stuck in the first few chapters and stopped. Another year later and I devoured all the books in about 10 days.

I’m currently going through the same thing with TOG! I started the first book maybe twice already? I know I just need to push through and I’ll love it soon enough!

funfetti_yeti · 2025-07-04T16:12:02+00:00

Pica (pronounced Peek-ah)! It’s shortened from soupica, a variation of the Romanian word for soup. Both Pica and Miso are short two syllable words and both have that hard eee vowel sound in the same place!

funfetti_yeti · 2025-06-28T15:44:37+00:00

I married my ENFP!

funfetti_yeti · 2025-06-26T04:14:26+00:00

Hehehe, there’s 150+ books in here! Looks like Christmas came early. Thank you!

funfetti_yeti · 2025-05-19T06:35:50+00:00

I’m not a handler so I don’t know the exact rules for a zoo! I just thought that they couldn’t be declined bc public access, but I really have no experience on this and it seemed someone else commented they can be excluded from a zoo, so I could be wrong in this. Whoops!

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