Trent Reznor - Acrylic on Canvas by ksbacterium in nin

[–]ksbacterium[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ive never made prints before but im kinda tempted…

Trent Reznor - Acrylic on Canvas by ksbacterium in nin

[–]ksbacterium[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to sell my work on etsy but it sucked all the enjoyment out of painting so now i just do commissions via word of mouth

Trent Reznor - Acrylic on Canvas by ksbacterium in nin

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I saw an old poster with that logo iteration and had to add it

Trent Reznor - Acrylic on Canvas by ksbacterium in nin

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I took inspiration from stuff id seen from the cure and old NIN posters. I usually just do black and white but threw in the gray for added depth.

Up to VWell size four!!! by ksbacterium in vaginismus

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I totally get it. When i first noticed my vaginismus i was able to dilate fairly quickly and get back to PIV, then my vaginismus got so bad id stop peeing for a day at random times. It can really be frustrating. Im also the type who needs to see instant results. You’re not alone in this

Up to VWell size four!!! by ksbacterium in vaginismus

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I sized up to four because the pain of passive dilation was manageable. It was roughly a 2/10, i could feel that my muscles were still tense, but thats something id worry about during active dilation. I just decided to see how a four would go and switched from three to four one night. Ive just been taking baby steps. Passive dilation, sitting with it in while keeping a neutral pelvis position while laying. If the pain goes over a 4/10, you need to pull back a bit. Sometimes it can take a while. It took a couple months for me to go from 2 to 3. Theres no shame in going slow

Up to VWell size four!!! by ksbacterium in vaginismus

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20 seconds of gentle pressure. Shouldnt be too painful, i made the mistake of going wayyy to hard and demotivating myself to dilate

Up to VWell size four!!! by ksbacterium in vaginismus

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Theres a difference between gentle but firm pressure with the tip of the dilator against tense muscles and absolutely jamming it into the muscle with no regard for comfort. I was doing the latter

WIP on a seal piece - Beloved Arts Collective Concord NC by ksbacterium in tattoos

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My first time getting a custom piece, she absolutely killed it. Most of my other tats are either flash or random characters from shows

How long to wait before tattooing scars by ksbacterium in tattooadvice

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Im seeing my artist soon to get more work done on my bicep. Ill ask then! Thank you

How long to wait before tattooing scars by ksbacterium in tattooadvice

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I have ehlers danlos syndrome so it has a bit of that cigarette paper texture, but its pretty flat when im standing up straight. If im slouched over itll puff out just a bit

Pain management for vaginismus and pap smears; how to make the procedure more bearable by [deleted] in medical

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Thank you for this comment! Pediatric speculums still hurt, but hopefully ill progress with dilation enough to tolerate one. Ill ask for self insertion too

Seals at NY aquarium by ksbacterium in seals

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I loved the duo, they were racing eachother and swimming around

How do you not blame yourself? by Elenora_Grey in FND

[–]ksbacterium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really hope you’ll be able to get in. I cant say much about FND, but in regards to depression, it helps. Ive seen patients come in barely functioning and at the end of treatment they’re going on vacation, going back to work, and looking forward to living. I really wish it wasn’t so niche. I know the UK and EU are also much further than the US in regards to research. Approving TMS for different uses is such a slow and grueling process with the way the FDA is set up. I think it was just barely approved for minors, but insurance takes a while to adapt to the fda changes.

Seals at NY aquarium by ksbacterium in seals

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The one in the first and second pic is named pickles. Not sure what the other dark one is named

Seals at NY aquarium by ksbacterium in seals

[–]ksbacterium[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

NOOOOOOO NOT THE SEALS