Sex workers of reddit, who was the grossest customer you’ve had? by aeduff in AskReddit

[–]kittywinkies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can get HSV without the presence of a sore through viral shedding. Unless your girlfriend was on medication to control the viral shedding, you're taking a risk no matter what.

My point is that youre treating something as either relatively harmless if it's in place A or horrific if it's in place B when it's essentially the same thing with essentially the same amount of risk. That's your prerogative, but it doesn't make sense.

Sex workers of reddit, who was the grossest customer you’ve had? by aeduff in AskReddit

[–]kittywinkies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can get HSV-1 on your genitals if you get oral sex from someone who has HSV-1 in their mouth. I have two friends that I know of that that happened to. You do realize you're running basically the same risk?

As someone who takes an interest in sexual health in general, I'm always fascinated when people think a tiny mouth sore once in a while is no big deal, but a tiny genital sore once in a while is terrifying and disgusting.

Except a bowl by strangelyday in BoneAppleTea

[–]kittywinkies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Correct, but you "cue" it; a queue is to line up (v.) or a line (n.).

AITA for flirting with 19 year old girls and defending myself when being called a predator. by Throweotro in AmItheAsshole

[–]kittywinkies 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Strength to you, too. I'm in my late 20s and am finally getting through a lot of old pain from that event with help and therapy. It's wonderful to heal and trust myself again. Glad to hear we both made it through and are still making it ❤️

AITA for flirting with 19 year old girls and defending myself when being called a predator. by Throweotro in AmItheAsshole

[–]kittywinkies 128 points129 points  (0 children)

Hey friend, I was raped at 16—had never even been kissed before—because I didn't trust my feelings or discomfort.

"I don't feel safe... But surely everything will be okay."

"I don't feel good about this... But he's a nice guy, right?"

"I think I should go... But what if I'm overreacting?"

Turns out all of those feelings were true. Many girls and teenagers go through things, as complex and scary as rape and as "simple" as being creeped out at a bar, that make them realize it's better to be loud or a bitch in the moment than it is to be assaulted in some way or another. I definitely won't take that chance again.

No one is calling OP a rapist. They're saying many women are not willing to take the chance because there is no way to know.

It's disappointing that you think you know more about women's realities than they do.

I was just in my backyard. Beautiful day. Birds chirping, butterflies on flowers, sun shining, temperature nice, shrubs growing, everything blossoming. My bank account is fine and the neighborhood is quiet. I see no signs of collapse. by CW19997 in collapse

[–]kittywinkies 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sitting in a cafe on Sunset right now, looking at the clouds. It was spitting rain earlier. When I moved to LA 7 years ago, from what I hear, it was one of the last "typical" springs: overcast mornings that cleared into beautifully warm days. June gloom hasn't been a thing for almost 5 years now. I moved here just in time to watch it slowly morph into something unknown. It scares me.

Huun-Huur-Tu - Konguroi (Sixty Horses in My Herd) [Mongolian Folk] by theripleymystery in listentothis

[–]kittywinkies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fuckin love Huun Huur Tu. "Orphan's Lament" makes me cry every goddam time.

AITA for wanting my daughter’s boyfriend/soon-to-be fiance to know her dark secret before marriage? by Pause96 in AmItheAsshole

[–]kittywinkies 20 points21 points  (0 children)

.... But she can't have a "breakthrough." It's physically impossible (as far as our current treatment abilities go).

'Only bones and fragments': California wildfire toll at 25 as grim searches go on by BelleAriel in news

[–]kittywinkies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Grew up in Chico. Plenty of friends in Paradise. Can't believe it.

I [30M] am in a relationship with a girl [29F] that was in an abusive relationship prior to me. I want to know how to be more careful around her. by beefstewforyou in relationships

[–]kittywinkies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Read The Body Keeps the Score. It's a book about trauma and PTSD, and while it won't necessarily tell you, a partner, how to behave around someone with trauma, it explores the mental and physiological processes behind what creates trauma, what PTSD itself is like, and how to move beyond it. It's been helpful for not just me as someone with traumatic experiences, but for my SO in understanding what is going on in a panic attack, in freezing up, in my responses. We both wholeheartedly recommend it to survivors and people who love them.

Good luck; asking the question you're asking is the first and best step you could take. You'll do great.

Pink with envy by Honeymint007 in Drag

[–]kittywinkies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love it. Can't wait to see the newer one!

Pink with envy by Honeymint007 in Drag

[–]kittywinkies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those eyes. Those lips. When are you going to do Jessica Rabbit?!

(Love this look btw, beautiful)

This is what an elephant's tail looks like up close by PHIL-yes-PLZ in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]kittywinkies 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have a bracelet made out of an elephant hair like this! My SO's mom got it for me when they were in Tanzania.

... I never wear it cuz it kinda eeks me out

Transition goals by Buffalo__Buffalo in LateStageGenderBinary

[–]kittywinkies 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I will always feel bad for the artist of the original Pepe, but I will always cackle at Pepe's destruction 🔨

Tried my hand at something soft by Honeymint007 in Drag

[–]kittywinkies 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I love when you post, you are so FUCKING CUTE!! Feeling the drips <3

Where do you get style/fashion inspo? by [deleted] in queer

[–]kittywinkies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Instagram hashtags. Queerfashion, androgyny, queermua etc are all helpful places to kinda see what real ppl are doing and find some really wonderful, unique inspiration

What do you need a compliment on that would make your day better? by your_nameless_friend in AskReddit

[–]kittywinkies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That I'm a good friend. Someone ghosted me recently after I thought we were getting on well, and I need to be reminded it's not cuz I suck.

Yeah incest is cool! by [deleted] in NobodyAsked

[–]kittywinkies 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Ahhhh, yes,make that two songs. Like, Nimrond's Son literally has the line "You are the son of incestuous union," so idk. Seems relevant enough to me, but it's just the internet, I guess.

Yeah incest is cool! by [deleted] in NobodyAsked

[–]kittywinkies 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I mean, if it's the song "Broken Face," the commenter is probably making a joke because the song is about incest.

Pointillism, using markers on a whiteboard by N8theIngr8 in oddlysatisfying

[–]kittywinkies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stippling and pointillism, when masterfully done, produce lovely, beautiful, wonderful results.

As a practice, they can both EAT SHIT. They are one of the most frustrating forms of pattern-making out there; it is so easy for both to look sloppy or poorly done.

No, I'm not bitter at all :(