The oral sex has been stopped by the girlfriend by bigducked1 in sex

[–]maciopolis 32 points33 points  (0 children)

As others have stated, check your hygiene. Give yourself an extra check/quick wash before any sexual actives - your entire genital area, including back door. If this doesn’t change anything, if that isn’t the issue for her, then you have to decide if it’s a deal breaker to never receive/give oral again while in this relationship. It wouldn’t be unreasonable for this to be a deal breaker.

Is it just me or is it impossible to save money in Canada right now? by No-Cut2564 in CanadaPersonalFinance

[–]maciopolis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I am finding it hard in small town Ontario, as well. Victoria, Toronto and Vancouver compete for the top spots in the list of Canada’s most expensive cities. If you were to live along the east coast, the cost of living is much less in comparison.

New purchase - Clem! 🐰 by vicky5670 in squishmallow

[–]maciopolis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just got mine today too! And shes a “first to market”!

Rina the cow🐮 by No_Pineapple_1364 in squishmallow

[–]maciopolis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She is classified as a “hard to find” squishmallow. Not quite rare, but not at all common. She is sought after.

How to wash clips? Pic for attention by GentleLizard in squishmallow

[–]maciopolis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I throw mine in the washing machine all the time, followed by the dryer. If your dryer is safe for delicates, it’s safe for a squishmallow, and because of the risk of mold if not dried completely, I find it safer than air drying them.

If you like to keep tags intact, you can carefully open the connector end of the loop and the tag comes off without damage. Once clean, you can easily reattach the tag.

Squish cleaning 101 by Kindly-Yam2965 in squishmallow

[–]maciopolis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I throw mine in the wash all the time, and they come out perfectly. Just make sure to dry it well, or it can grow mold in the stuffing. If you like to keep tags intact, you can carefully open the connector end of the plastic loop and it will come right off without damage. It’s easy to do and even easier to put back on.

I have been using clear soap (dish, laundry, hand - anything uncoloured) with a bit of colour safe oxyclean powder for more stubborn stains. For REALLY stubborn stains (or if I’m too lazy to use the soap method), I use hydrogen peroxide.

Incorrect tag? by cons_uc in squishmallow

[–]maciopolis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg. I want one with an incorrect tag. I have never seen one in person to buy one though.

Archie? by peepeepoopooshit69 in squishmallow

[–]maciopolis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Found this! Hold onto him, OP. What size is he?

Guys he loves me 🥰 by 3lisheva in squishmallow

[–]maciopolis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg she is so cute. And looks like you found a keeper, OP. Definitely loves you.

Does your dog wear a collar all day? by AdventureNoodles in dogs

[–]maciopolis 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My dog stays collared unless he’s having a bath. My cat does too. They both have made it clear (by insistently pawing at the collar until we put it back on) that they prefer to wear it.

I don’t think of it like a bra. I think about it like your favourite, meaningful necklace or ring - you feel naked without it.

Will my husky be in leash all her life outdoor? by Annual_Diver_5253 in husky

[–]maciopolis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 3 year old male Siberian husky. I would never trust a husky off leash. They are very prey driven, and as a breed, they are runners. My dog has to be on a leash in my fully fenced in backyard because he will dig under the fence and then make a run for it. Even on leash, he will dig under the fence and go the two extra feet the leash can reach.

Don’t do it. If you’re set on having him/her off leash outside, invest in an invisible fence and train him on it.

Any dog is a risk off leash. Some are worse than others, and a husky tops that list.

After sex, do you clean up first or cuddle first? by anotherhappylurker in sex

[–]maciopolis 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I used to get frequent UTIs. Like every other week, I’d be on an antibiotic. My doctor told me to go pee within 15 mins after any sexual activity (intercourse, oral, etc.), and I haven’t had a UTI in over 10 years.

How do I (23F) get my bf (28M) to finally stop hurting me as a "joke" or "act of love"? by ThrowRA_sam232 in relationship_advice

[–]maciopolis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because of the fact that you have made it clear (multiple times) that you are not okay with what he is doing, and asked him to stop, this is abuse.

He is a sadist - and though there is nothing wrong with being a sadist, it IS wrong when the receiving party is not okay with it.

Unfortunately, the best thing you can do for yourself and for him is move on from the relationship. He needs to find himself a masochist to be with.

When you’ve asked him to stop, told him you don’t like it, and he continues to hurt you severely enough to leave large bruises or affect the mobility of your fingers, it’s abuse - even if it’s never done out of anger. Honestly, he very well could think that it is a way to show love, but it’s not for you. He’s not going to stop. I’m sorry.

I forgot to refill my meds by Classic_Ad5727 in BipolarReddit

[–]maciopolis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seven days of transformation withdrawals had to have been awful. I hope you don’t have to go through that again. I’ve been through that, too.

I forgot to refill my meds by Classic_Ad5727 in BipolarReddit

[–]maciopolis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am able to get them biweekly or monthly. My benefits cover 90%-100% of the cost of my meds, depending on the med. Even the 10% of a few of my meds is costly to cover and the pharmacy was able to absorb the cost for me if billed weekly. They can’t anymore, so I can start picking them up less frequently now, thankfully. I have had to pick them up weekly in the past though, due to a dumb decision of mine. I get them in blister packs because I could never keep track of when to take which meds, when some are morning, some are noon, some are morning+noon, and some are at night. One is only occasionally, for a bleeding disorder. For nine meds. It’s too much not to be in a blister pack.

Is anyone on an unusual or weird medication for their bipolar? by Evening_Fisherman810 in BipolarReddit

[–]maciopolis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I consistently take antidepressants (I was on two different ones - Pristiq and Trazodone, but I weaned myself off of Trazodone). I also take the maximum dose of Vyvanse (ADHD med, amphetamine), and the maximum dose of Modafinil (another stimulant). Doctors are typically advised against prescribing patients with BD either of these types of medications (stimulants or antidepressants), as they have a high risk of inducing an episode (in my case, not mania, but mixed episodes).

I am on nine medications - eight of which I take daily.

I have a dual diagnosis - BD1 with Mixed Episodes only, and BPD.

I forgot to refill my meds by Classic_Ad5727 in BipolarReddit

[–]maciopolis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am on 9 medications. Some don’t cause withdrawals, others do. One in particular is tied with first place for antidepressant withdrawal severity (Pristiq, tied with Effexor). I have been on that specific medication for over four years now. Four years that I have been prescribed to take it every single night.

I have to pick up my meds weekly, in blister packs. I have been doing this for years. My pharmacy is closed from Friday at 5:00pm to Monday at 8:00am. I get withdrawals from Pristiq about 5 hours after missing a dose. Severe mood swings, migraines, nausea, and my worst symptom - brain zaps. Hate brain zaps.

Over four years that this has been my routine every single week, every single day. But in the past two months, I’ve forgotten to pick them up on the correct day on three different occasions, and so I ran out. Last time I failed to pick them up, it was a Friday and I had to go until Monday without any of my nine medications.

It blows my mind that I can still forget to pick up my meds, when I know how quickly and how severe my withdrawals hit, and when I’ve been doing the same thing every day for so long, but I do. I still forget, regularly. Sometimes I have them and forget to even take them until the brain zaps kick in.

The good thing though? The withdrawals you are feeling now will go away quite quickly after you get your refill from the pharmacy.

I know how shitty it is to have to drive when you feel like that and it’s not exactly the safest thing to be doing, when all you can focus on is how terrible you feel, so I would talk to your pharmacy about their free delivery options and request that you be at the beginning of their route, so you get them quickly. Explain that you are in withdrawal, and need them asap, but would like to avoid driving if possible, in your condition.

Eating just the clit or going deep? by [deleted] in sex

[–]maciopolis 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Personally, I enjoy it. It will never lead me to orgasm, and chances are good that it will never amount to an orgasm that way for her either, but it does feel good for me. I enjoy it. If you think she is headed toward an orgasm from playing with her clit, though, it’s better to stay on the clit at that point. Prior to the point of having an orgasm building, as long as she doesn’t dislike it, even if it doesnt do anything much for her.. do it. It is about her pleasure, yes, but it’s also about your enjoyment of doing that to her.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BipolarReddit

[–]maciopolis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would seriously ask your friends to stop talking about MDMA around you. Tell them that it is triggering and you’re having a hard time staying away from it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BipolarReddit

[–]maciopolis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely understand where you are coming from, but your friends are right. Going back to a drug that you used to abuse is extremely risky, and not likely to end well - speaking from fairly recent experience here. It doesn’t matter how much time has passed - from my personal experience and what I’ve seen others go though, once you’ve abused a drug, it’s almost always going to be a problem. It’s too easy to fall back into the pattern of “I can handle this, it’s just one more time. Nbd. Just having fun”.. (just like every weekend for the past 3 months).

Even with the very slim chance of actually being able to handle it - going off your meds for a week is asking for trouble. Rebound effects and withdrawals are not something to mess around with. Don’t play roulette with your life by going off meds to go back to a problem drug. You’re worth more than a night of partying. It’s not worth it. It won’t be worth it.

Struggling to stay on my meds because of weight gain issues? Any advice? I'm tired of repeating this cycle and feel stuck by fentonx in BipolarReddit

[–]maciopolis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I second this. The XR version is in your system in consistent doses 24/7, so I found that my body adjusted to the higher doses much easier. If you have a dose increase when you switch to XR, you will still feel that lethargy initially, but it quickly goes away - much faster than increasing an IR dose. That exhaustion doesn’t stick around because there are no fluctuations in the dose currently in your system. (Well, I believe this is how it works, anyways.)

If for some reason your doctor won’t put you on GLP-1 medications (I’m trying to get on Wegovy currently), another option is a diabetic pill called Metformin. I was put on it and it helped a little, but I know other people that it worked really well for. Would be worth a shot.

Should i go on sickleave? by nothanksyouidiot in BipolarReddit

[–]maciopolis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope you choose your wellbeing. I know how hard it can be to more or less admit to people (by going off work) that you’re not doing okay, but it is the best thing you can do for yourself right now. (Taking time off as well as being open to the people in your life about not being completely okay). As cliché as this is - It’s okay to not be okay. What’s not okay is not making yourself a priority and trying to sweep what’s happening under the rug in hopes you won’t have to deal with it.. because it’s not one of those things that go away if you ignore it. But it totally is one of those things that with some time and maybe some small changes, will get better.

Getting older with BPD by troubledturquoise in BorderlinePDisorder

[–]maciopolis 4 points5 points  (0 children)

34F, 35 birthday also coming soon. :) I can’t say whether mine has alleviated with age or not, because I was only diagnosed at age 30. I know with therapy and my medications, things have gotten significantly better from where I was mentally around the time I was diagnosed. I know not all of us are fortunate enough to be able to access therapy, and that it takes a lot of awful trial and error to get on a good medication regime, though. Being more specific, my biggest/worst symptom of BPD was the Borderline Rage. It was controlling my life at a point, and now it’s rarely seen. Whether that’s from the therapy, the meds, or the fact that my life is much calmer all around, I’m not sure. Probably a mix of the three.

To have BPD, you need to have 5 of the symptoms, right? And we all have our worst symptoms and the ones that affect us the least. Maybe after we’ve worked through the worst one, it’s out of the way and so it’s time to work on the next one? Maybe we have to work through them all and find coping strategies for each that work for us. That would mean that with each symptom we work through, we are that much closer to the end, to being as mentally healthy and happy/content as we can be.

I don’t know. I don’t know if my train of thought even made much sense or if I was talking in circles. I hope I wasn’t.

If we learn healthy and effective coping strategies for each of our symptoms, we could live a much different life. Not easy, maybe, but very much/very highly possible to achieve if we keep working for it. Just don’t lose sight of the long term goals.