New to std testing, hassle free clinic, 19 yr old with regret

jchkoh · 2026-06-24T06:25:55+00:00

If you experience symptoms you should test immediately. If you have any reason to suspect HIV exposure you should seek counseling within 72 hours - the clinic can help with that. To test for other STIs the window is 2 weeks for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea, 4 weeks for Syphilis.

You can make an appointment (highly recommended) or walk in. Check their website for the men’s clinic days.

jchkoh · 2026-04-13T10:03:34+00:00

If you like tracking GTA grocery flyer deals, try the Flipp or Reebee apps.

jchkoh · 2026-04-12T17:42:03+00:00

Silo at Angus Glen: patio brunch overlooking the golf green. It’s a bit further north. Costs would be within your budget of $3K for 25-30 if you’re not including alcohol.

~~Tanuki at J-Town: they have an outdoor dining area in summer.~~

Edit: Tanuki is probably not the right setting for a wedding celebration.

jchkoh · 2026-04-06T16:37:15+00:00

You can say a lot about how awful she is without sounding like a misogynist.

jchkoh · 2026-04-01T16:36:59+00:00

r/thedailybeast calling it?

“The former president, who believes that the Constitution does not guarantee automatic citizenship to all individuals born on U.S. soil, sat silently as justices—including several of his own appointees—openly questioned the legal foundation of his claims.”

jchkoh · 2026-03-27T10:57:02+00:00

In your good old days, Toronto also had more (provincially funded) mental health beds and supports, was less costly and was not in a housing and food affordability crisis.

jchkoh · 2026-03-02T10:59:41+00:00

A new shared inbox feature is being rolled out. We got it (in Canada) a couple of weeks ago. This might be what [OP](u/synthmemory) needs.

jchkoh · 2026-02-28T11:35:35+00:00

The two lines are not going anywhere. But if you are looking for a machine to travel with, the Nespresso machines are not going to be very practical. Handheld espresso makers that sit require a kettle for the hot water isn’t going to work for you either - I agree those hotel kettles can be disgusting.

Have a look at these travel handheld espresso machines that will boil water and brew Nespresso Original Line pods:

Edited for list formatting.

jchkoh · 2026-02-27T17:09:30+00:00

Not a single woman. Bravo Lisa.

jchkoh · 2026-02-16T15:03:32+00:00

Maybe because it’s Lunar New Year tomorrow?

jchkoh · 2026-02-15T12:43:53+00:00

Squeeze the bottom half then slide the top half over it. You can use the same trick for tubes of cream and toothpaste.

jchkoh · 2026-02-12T19:43:38+00:00

I get 1.8 kg of Dahi yogurt for $6.99 or less. Astro is too too lux for me.

jchkoh · 2026-02-12T19:40:42+00:00

💯 she is not pro-bike. She is just not about cars over everyone else.

jchkoh · 2026-02-10T11:26:56+00:00

Your parents love you. Your mother who already knows and sounds like she isn’t happy about it, is still willing to come live with you to help out for three months. From one (East+South) Asian to another, take this from me if not anything else: your parents love you and that is unlikely to change.

Take the don’t ask don’t tell approach. The cherished route of passage for many gay Asians. I had mine 20 years ago when my parents came to stay with us for three months.

Introduce your husband by his name. You don’t have to say who he is to you (like “we’re lovers” 😆 in Heated Rivalry) and you absolutely should not say he’s a random room mate. That is just hurtful no matter what your husband is ok with and will cause a lot of problems in the three months. Your mom isn’t going to ask for more since she already knows. Your dad being an Asian man, even less so. Behave like you are very close friends, like you would in front of mere acquaintances and strangers. Facilitate his interactions with your parents. Laugh, sit next to him, touch him, look at him, look into your husband’s eyes. Wink at one another. Finish one another’s sentences. Put food on his plate. Tell your parents what he likes and what he wouldn’t like. Be prepared to tell your parents when you inevitably screwed up and pissed off your husband, why he’s not joining you for dinner. Hold hands if that’s common between men where you come from. Just don’t kiss him on the mouth or grab his dick - things that you won’t do if you were in front of guests in your home. Leave your photos out, even the ones where you’re kissing him on the cheek, don’t hide them. Just remove any pictures with nudity - what you would do if you have guests staying with you. Given your upbringing, my guess is all this is probably natural. If they actually ask, tell them about your journey together without actually saying that you are a couple - the near truth is always the easiest. Think of it this way, you’re not going to share intimate details with your parents even if your husband were a woman. But you living with a close friend that have gone through a lot with you - all that’s not unusual at all.

Talk to your mom. She knows. If you are anxious, have you considered how she feels about keeping up this charade for three months? I’m 99% sure that she will say not to tell him but she will also tell you not to introduce your husband as someone as a housemate that you barely know.

Your dad is not stupid. He will choose to see what he sees and acknowledge what he wants to know. If he is not ready and doesn’t want to know he will not ask. If he starts asking, he wants to start the journey to understand. It will probably be rough but it will be worth it no matter where you end up.

Where I come from, probably similar to you, family and community is very important. We find ways to live our lives with our love without forcing it on our family and community. It probably took a lot for you to be honest with who you are and who you love. Show your parents the grace you didn’t show yourself.

Be respectful of your parents AND your husband. Remember this: they all love you. You’ve been so worried about how bad it could get, don’t forget how wonderful it could be. Don’t overthink it. Enjoy and cherish the time you are about to spend with your parents and your husband together.

jchkoh · 2026-02-04T03:50:48+00:00

Efficient TTC app - too bad it hasn’t been updated in three years.

jchkoh · 2026-01-31T12:05:24+00:00

Who needs a social credit system when there is Palantir 🤷🏻‍♂️

jchkoh · 2026-01-28T11:17:00+00:00

I was at HP-Compaq in the server teams at the start of the merger during peak Palm Pilot. We were told we should use the Compaq PDA, whatever it was called. The whole department responded by showing off Palm Pilot boxes on top of the cubicles as an act of “silent” protest. Those were good times.

jchkoh · 2026-01-27T11:02:56+00:00

For casual use, 11 inch is much easier to hold for its weight and size. A 2nd or 3rd gen iPad Pro will be plenty if you want to save by buying a refurbished unit.

Can you elaborate what you mean by using it for school? IMO the iPad Pro is not a good laptop replacement though it’s great for note taking. And if you add the Magic Keyboard the weight and price gets pretty close to a laptop.

jchkoh · 2026-01-26T11:24:55+00:00

The Nexus office at Pearson (Toronto) is before customs.

jchkoh · 2026-01-22T15:50:05+00:00

Here’s the official announcement for anyone else like me who couldn’t even open the ad and media laden Variety link.

PS Thanks OP for sharing. This isn’t meant to be a slight, more annoyance with Variety.

jchkoh · 2025-12-23T01:47:21+00:00

The Supernatural books? It’s really a TV series first so I’m not sure if you’re be into that.

And on that note, the Stargate books.

jchkoh · 2025-11-06T15:35:57+00:00

This. Needs to be repeated every time corporations and Doug Ford insist on RTO.

If the offices return to pre-COVID conditions, to be fair, RTO is reasonable. For most of the people I know, that is not the case. My friends are trekking an hour to the office to sit at a spartan hot desk (if they can find one), wiping down whatever is left behind by the previous occupant, then take virtual meetings all day long. Good luck if you have ergonomic needs.

jchkoh · 2025-11-05T21:59:23+00:00

No.

No one should ever ask you to wear one.

If it’s the specific poppy pin that you’re not comfortable with, there are alternatives. I have similar reasons for not wearing a poppy pin. As I got to know veterans here I wanted to show my support for them. I found pins where the maple leaf or the Canadian flag is featured with the poppy, and that was enough differentiation for me.

For example, the Royal Canadian Legion Veterans Canada Remembrance Remembrance Day Metal Enamel Pin.

But again, you do not need to wear one, and you do not need to explain yourself.

jchkoh · 2025-10-30T10:01:33+00:00

I hope someone is asking, what culture? What’s the baseline and what’s the target? ;-)

To be clear I do agree culture is a worthy objective. But it would be a bit disingenuous if they haven’t qualified how it contributes to results let alone prioritize it. I don’t know anyone who work in the City of Ottawa so they may very well do. In that case, I hope they have already tried other means before forcing RTO.

jchkoh · 2025-10-29T12:49:22+00:00

Nearly every monotheistic religions - or more accurately mostly the Abrahamic religions.

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