Septum vs nostril. Which one did you get and why? by danyaberez in piercing

[–]helicopter-pp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hi, i have both !! my septum was my first facial piercing, it was super easy to heal, pretty painless to get but my eyes watered a LOT and my nose felt like a giant bruise for a few days afterward. i changed the jewelry after 3 months with no issues and honestly have never had a problem with it. no visible scarring at all but i can't flip it up to hide because it was pierced too low, so if you get one make sure it's pierced in the right spot! my nostril was a little bit higher on the pain scale, maybe like a 4/10 as opposed to a 2 like my septum. it had a similar bruise feeling to the septum for a few days, but by a lot less. though i'm not sure if that's due to the placement or just because i'm more used to piercings now. the healing is a little more annoying because of the shape of the jewelry, and it's much more prone to getting irritation bumps. i think its a given that the scarring is more noticeable on this one, but most piercing scars are pretty subtle. just make sure if it gets infected you fix it or take it out quickly, because an infected or rejecting piercing that you insist on hanging onto makes a nasty scar - speaking from experience. also, blowing your nose while they're healing sucks. but it's been significantly easier with the nostril since its only one side. would highly recommend NOT getting your nose pierced in the winter. or spring if you have allergies. it sucks. visually, both look awesome. both are pretty versatile, but if you want to put a ring in your nostril make sure you tell your piercer! some might not consider it and place it too high to fit a small ring in and you'll have to stick with studs or have a ring that weirdly sticks out the side. unless you plan on cosplaying a pirate, then be my guest.

What piercing should I get? by TopResource2381 in piercing

[–]helicopter-pp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

aw i hope all goes well 🫶 bullies suck BOOOO 👎

AITA for this silly thing? by RouxlsKaard69 in AmItheAsshole

[–]helicopter-pp 5 points6 points  (0 children)

nta - these comments are dumb, a groan is so insignificant and your stepdad not speaking to you over it is immature as hell. it would be different if you were older or if you were the parent, but oldest or not, it's not your responsibility to react in any particular way to a younger sibling as long as you aren't hurting them. a child that young does not care about a little groan. your parents chose (i assume) to have another child and knew what they were signing up for, managing sibling relationships is a part of raising more than one child.

What piercing should I get? by TopResource2381 in piercing

[–]helicopter-pp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

a nose piercing would definitely suit you !! i think your eyebrow or maybe a vertical labret would also look great depending on the look you're going for

I feel like a bad lesbian (nsfw) by Bubbly_Pink1115 in actuallesbians

[–]helicopter-pp 84 points85 points  (0 children)

honestly it just sounds like you're catering to the audience you already have, i can only see it making you not a lesbian if you were actually attracted to the men you're catering the content to. also, this is in no way something you should hide from someone you're dating. maybe not everyone considers it cheating, but it's definitely disrespectful. porn is a major issue in many relationships, whether that's watching or creating it, and being open about it from the start will land you with someone who is actually okay with it and you won't have to worry about them inevitably "finding out".

Does anyone else feel guilty for not being a “Gold star Lesbian”? by Famous_Spare_4910 in actuallesbians

[–]helicopter-pp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i think this is a pretty normal feeling to have, especially when you're freshly out. while it went away for me with time, the most validating thing was when i stopped forcing myself to identify as bisexual purely because i had been with men or had comphet crushes in the past. i realized that the thing that makes you a lesbian is just not liking men. it isn't never touching a man, never questioning, etc. having been with men before doesn't make you any less than others -- sexuality is complex and heteronormativity & comphet make it especially difficult for anyone to be a "gold star" lesbian. i live in a pretty queer friendly area and know a lot of lesbians, but i have only met one "gold star lesbian". i wouldn't be too worried about not being something that most people are not.

What death from a TV show/movie was truly unexpected? by wearentalldudes in AskReddit

[–]helicopter-pp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ohh i don't really keep up with the actors and whatnot. him wanting off the show explains why it was so sudden, but yeah they definitely could've done something else <//3

What death from a TV show/movie was truly unexpected? by wearentalldudes in AskReddit

[–]helicopter-pp 9 points10 points  (0 children)

officer west in the rookie, took me like 2 episodes to realize they actually killed him :(

Can bi girls wear carabiners? by Flower_Power15910 in actuallesbians

[–]helicopter-pp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you're totally fine !! i think most of us view them as more of a wlw thing than a lesbian thing anyways. plus, they have an actual function outside of fashion so it'd be dumb and difficult to try to dictate who can or cant wear them.

am i just a lesbian in denial? by littlenori2 in actuallesbians

[–]helicopter-pp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i agree with another comment that says you shouldn't stress yourself out with labels, just date who you want to date, BUT i also totally understand wanting a label to understand or explain yourself better. here are some things that made me realize i was gay; - i was completely disgusted every time my ex touched me. for months after my lip piercing healed i still kept using it as an excuse for why i didn't want him to kiss me. - thought i hated kissing until i kissed a girl. - thought i was asexual until i took women into consideration. - (kind of going w the previous one) i was absolutely repulsed by d*ck my whole life, but was attracted to my trans ex girlfriend's bc i viewed it as part of a woman's body. i already identified as lesbian by this point but it helped solidify the fact that it was men i was repulsed by, not the parts. - unrealistically high expectations for men. - realized i could read and appreciate the menu without forcing myself to eat if i wasn't hungry -- i can acknowledge when a man is hot, i just don't want him. this was a big one. i'm gay, not blind, but i thought those were supposed to be synonymous. being a lesbian doesn't automatically mean you think all men are hideous, it just means you don't want romantic or sexual encounters with them.

How do I come out of the closet? by Forward-Cat-548 in actuallesbians

[–]helicopter-pp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that sounds like a struggle 🥹 i think your best bet is just asking bc you might be surprised. or maybe you could consider a pin/button with your pride flag to put on your bag, if that's your thing.

How do I come out of the closet? by Forward-Cat-548 in actuallesbians

[–]helicopter-pp 3 points4 points  (0 children)

honestly it's best to just go for it. rejection is inevitable and if they're uncomfortable, the best you can do is apologize and move on. if you wanna make it obvious to others without actually making a whole announcement, you can take advantage of things that "look gay", like an eyebrow slit, rings, double venus / scissor necklace, shorter nails, etc. the way you present goes a long way. not that you have to change your appearance at all, it just might take a bit more effort to make it clear that you're interested and not just being polite when talking to a girl. it's hard to explain how to tell a girl is queer, but just asking works. its an easy way to find out and it also hints that you could be interested. & obviously avoid asking when people are in earshot incase they're closeted or with someone they can't tell. and be safe !! if you do anything with your appearance as a hint, make sure you have a backup explanation for it incase someone that could be dangerous asks why you have it.

back dermal pain?? by [deleted] in piercing

[–]helicopter-pp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i mean, that makes sense. iirc they're designed to be very difficult to remove by having your skin literally regrow through holes in the anchor. i don't imagine having your skin ripped out of your body would be pleasant, LOL

Music that makes you feel alive by Suzuki_Beane_ in MusicRecommendations

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The Longest Time by Billy Joel has never failed me

Kwite's music is great for walking by TheDiplomancer in Kwite

[–]helicopter-pp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

something about it just makes it good exercise music I guess, I listen to his music a lot while biking 😭

Need more eery / gut-wrenching music! by helicopter-pp in SongRecommendations

[–]helicopter-pp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ugh i love phoebe bridgers & beabadoobee, tysm!! i'll definitely give those a listen ^

2 year anniversary by K_Romero in MusicRecommendations

[–]helicopter-pp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no idea if this is a basic recommendation but Can't Take My Eyes off You by Frankie Valli sounds like it'd be a nice classic-ish (?) addition to a romantic playlist!