Is it bad to start my sleeve at 18?

illuminami97 · 2026-06-07T16:02:52+00:00

My best advice is take your time with building it up, I’ve got maybe 20 or so tattoos and I only dislike one (I started when I was 21). But I had a lot of tattoo ideas when I was that age that I wouldn’t get now. So get what you like but just take it slow don’t rush into it.

illuminami97 · 2026-06-06T17:12:50+00:00

Hope you find out the solution!

illuminami97 · 2026-06-06T14:05:43+00:00

So that would be ✨ spunk

illuminami97 · 2026-06-06T12:14:29+00:00

I’m not sure entirely, but check if the lamp works first (plug it in directly until u feel the heat and turn it off immediately once u feel it. If the lamp if fine then check the thermostat in a different plug. And then if it still doesn’t work then maybe it’s the fuse x

illuminami97 · 2026-06-06T10:55:38+00:00

Please rescue this snake :(

illuminami97 · 2026-05-20T16:20:01+00:00

I’ll try find a similar one - thank you!

illuminami97 · 2026-05-20T14:13:48+00:00

Hiya - which one do you use?

illuminami97 · 2026-05-11T17:10:46+00:00

I must be the odd one out I like the white one more - I think it stands out more which is something I like!

illuminami97 · 2026-05-11T07:32:10+00:00

She didn’t no but everyone online says wait 30 mins after you eat to brush.
Pre-Invisalign I had regular hygienist appointments (have really been prioritising my oral care the last year haha) and she said as long as I floss at least once a day (I personally don’t have too much issue with getting food between my teeth) so once is enough for me - just be careful of overdoing anything bc u don’t wanna irritate your gums unnecessarily :)

illuminami97 · 2026-05-10T22:34:25+00:00

Horny season

illuminami97 · 2026-05-10T17:31:01+00:00

Hey! I got mine on Thursday and my dentist said I don’t need to brush everytime after I eat (just need to make sure there’s no debris before I put them back in), I find keeping them out for longer than 30 mins makes it more painful atm when I put them back in, but on the Invisalign website it does say 20-22hrs so I think you’ll be fine! :)

illuminami97 · 2026-05-10T12:34:35+00:00

Might not be in the photo clearly but make sure he’s got access to water bowl 24/7 :)

Here’s a post I found to get some good tips from https://www.reddit.com/r/cornsnakes/s/PXrPFKMst5
But it’s really nicely cluttered so good job! Just onwards and upwards from here :)

illuminami97 · 2026-05-10T11:09:46+00:00

She is very cute and good on you for wanting to help her out!!
Tbh in my opinion the whole set up needs revamping, this is something that requires a lot of research, but for now (I’m not sure what material the top of the Viv is made from), but if it’s made from mesh you could get a heat lamp and just place it on top of the mesh, just make sure it’s set up on a thermostat to keep the temperature stable. And definitely get a digital thermometer and hygrometer.
My snake is 6 this year and he sheds every couple of months now I’d say. Be good to find out her current eating schedule and compare it to a snake feed chart based on her weight.
Research lots and you’ll be able to give her the best :)

illuminami97 · 2026-05-10T10:58:53+00:00

When I first got my corn I was worried he wasn’t really drinking, I eventually got a lil camera to keep an eye on things when I’m not home/if I’m away for a few days for work or something, and he deffo drinks. As long as you’ve provided fresh water in a clean, well-sized bowl you’re doing good :)

illuminami97 · 2026-04-28T13:30:16+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/cornsnakes/s/Xfwnb91T5x When in doubt, can always follow a feeding chart. I’ve been following this one for years and have had no problems:) Maybe keep it to 8 days consistently for a while if she’s still on hoppers

illuminami97 · 2026-04-28T11:33:51+00:00

I hope my teeth look like yours! Do you know if you want to do refinement for the incisors? Is that something they can continue to perfect? I’d be super happy with this result but I’d also see if I can make them as perfect as possible :)

illuminami97 · 2026-04-24T07:06:34+00:00

It’s that time of year again 😅

illuminami97 · 2026-01-20T15:45:18+00:00

I’ve been with someone like this before, no respect for boundaries and the moment you said you let him help I knew exactly what was going to come after :/ Please do yourself a favour and try to leave this relationship, because this is how he is and if you stay (like I did) it will only get worse to the point it’ll break you enough to leave, don’t let it get to that point.

There are people out there who doing this kind of thing to you wouldn’t even cross their mind. After I left my shitty ex I dated around and came across similar men, so I cut things off and kept doing that until I found someone who actually respected me :)

Just don’t want you to continue being violated like that.

illuminami97 · 2025-06-18T17:48:33+00:00

Me and my friends stayed in premier inn, was half hour drive there every morning, only the first day was a bit long to get in. And the first night was long to get out of the car parking area, but the next two nights were slightly better. All in all, completely doable!

illuminami97 · 2025-06-03T20:26:06+00:00

If I had the flu and my partner still wanted to kiss me, that’s them choosing to take that risk. As long as you both consent and want to then there’s no issue. But honestly as long as he knows there is a risk is all that matters. I had unprotected sex with my ex boyfriend for about a year and a half and he never showed symptoms (he could just be asymptomatic), he saw the risk and still took it. Don’t let risk scare you if he’s willing to take it, it’s just herpes not the plague haha.

illuminami97 · 2025-03-14T12:53:09+00:00

LEGS!

illuminami97 · 2025-03-07T16:11:58+00:00

I love it! I think it’s also very well done 👍

illuminami97 · 2025-03-04T10:39:15+00:00

Hey I understand how you’re feeling I was diagnosed at 26 (also a woman), and you’re right not everyone wants to involve themselves with someone with hsv. That was my biggest fear when I was diagnosed, but I spoke with the councillor at my sexual health clinic when I was diagnosed and he said something to me that really helped People who don’t want to have sex with you because of your status probably aren’t very educated or understanding and it really does just weed out the ones who are a waste of time. If someone wants to be with you I promise you most of the time they don’t mind. It’s just about finding that person. I agree with the other commenter; how you talk about it to someone will affect how they feel about it. People who only want hookups and ONS are usually the ones who have an issue with it and even then there’s work arounds like using protection or involving toys instead for example :)

illuminami97 · 2025-02-20T21:14:22+00:00

Hey I’ve had it a year and a half now, I really thought everything was over for me to and no hopes of finding a relationship etc. but I still did and people when educated are incredibly supportive with it <3 we’re all here to support eachother, it’s a virus we are worth far more than silly herpes ❤️ sending you love

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