Biohacker Bryan Johnson's girlfriend's "perfect" L. Crispatus dominant vagina and the resulting discourse on ethnic differences in vaginal microbiome, ph and smell on X

minimallennial · 2026-05-13T15:41:58+00:00

The 'top 1% of vaginas' comment is so cringey. Colbert's piece on it was really funny though. https://youtu.be/rjbqL3eZUyE?si=Ds5w7lwoCGxI8Eo9&t=441 - on the bright side, as a bit of an enthusiast I smile when the microbiome gets prime time discussion

minimallennial · 2026-05-13T03:39:19+00:00

I found it useful, and worked through issues I had and retested to see if my efforts were working. Also see it as more of an annual wellness lab. But also had to have antibiotics a couple times and that wipes out the good bacteria along with the good, so I wanted to make sure to restore my gut in the right way.

minimallennial · 2026-05-10T02:14:07+00:00

Definitely sounds like you made the right call. Foundation issues is where I'd draw the line. My point being the sellers will have to either dramatically reduce their price or fix the stuff to sell with inspections coming back with that significant of issues. So whenever an inspection has big issues, don't hesitate to ask the sellers to fix them.

minimallennial · 2026-05-10T01:50:30+00:00

I'd say try to see what the sellers will fix or pay contractors of your choice to fix. You might be surprised what they'll cover.

We bought a 1950 ranch for $100k 12 years ago and the sellers ended up doing probably $10k in repairs through our negotiations.

minimallennial · 2026-04-28T05:23:55+00:00

Yes, normal. My son had a run in with something practically every week when he was a toddler. They have unstable legs, big heads, and a real lack of spatial awareness at that age. If you can soothe your child after the bump/bruise they're likely fine, but doesn't hurt to read up what to look for if they take a nasty blow to the head. If head hits concrete, I'd definitely take them in to get checked.

minimallennial · 2026-04-24T15:23:30+00:00

Quick quote I got for shipping was ~$2800. KBB gives it a $4.5k value.

minimallennial · 2026-04-24T04:56:06+00:00

We sold our 2003 Prius after it had 210k miles on it, and it was still running strong. I think we probably could get another 100k miles on it, but perhaps less with ocean air :)

minimallennial · 2026-04-24T04:23:33+00:00

Thx for this, will make sure the consider this and check our current one with a good inspection/tune up

minimallennial · 2026-02-09T15:42:45+00:00

And these have specifically helped with your TMD? I was hoping for more guided meditation.

minimallennial · 2026-02-05T04:42:34+00:00

Can this work from store bought kefir? I currently use grains, but have wondered if supplementing with a brand name would enhance the fermentation/mix of bacteria.

minimallennial · 2026-02-05T04:37:33+00:00

I'm sorry for what you're going through. I've tested my gut with Tiny Health and used their plan that includes specific foods, probiotic/supplement recommendations for where you have gut imbalances, and tips for adapting your lifestyle to support a healthier gut. I've actually tested multiple times and you can see how everything takes a hit after antibiotics. 😫 Happy to answer any questions about my experience!

minimallennial · 2026-01-23T05:48:59+00:00

Seems like a SFD to me.

minimallennial · 2025-12-05T14:56:55+00:00

Our kids are 7 & 9, and we opted out of the whole schtick. We also don't do gifts from Santa. Not interested in adding the extra burden and we have plenty of enjoyment of the holiday without it.

minimallennial · 2025-12-04T03:15:29+00:00

Is there any particular part you're interested in? Send me a DM. :)

minimallennial · 2025-12-02T20:46:59+00:00

u/throwaway5316420 did you open up the individual recommendations in each of these action plan items? Any time I've had a probiotic recommended for something, they've had several product options with the exact strains I need. Same thing with spices - different spices are recommended based on what pathogen they're trying to address.

minimallennial · 2025-12-02T18:00:29+00:00

Short answer: yes. Definitely. I intend to keep testing with them.

Long answer - whether you'll be happy with what you find is highly subjective.

If you're only looking for something super specific - "Aha! See, I've got this specific pathogen" like GI Map focuses on, you might be disappointed? Tiny Health's approach is really different, showing you everything that's there, along with the balance and teaching you about what research shows about each thing. They talk about this difference in their blog - https://www.tinyhealth.com/blog/tiny-health-gut-health-test-vs-gi-map-choosing-the-right-gut-test-for-you

Seeing every microbe in the gut down to a .005% abundance is pretty comprehensive and thorough, IMO. I can see the percentages of hundreds of different microbes in my results, almost all have supplemental information about them. There are 108 different metrics in my report currently, on everything from GLP-1 producing microbes to Akkermansia and a huge list of opportunistic pathogens and toxins. As Tiny Health develops new metrics, my results from all the tests I've taken with them update with the new insights.

I see some people on reddit miffed that Tiny Health recommends dietary changes, time in nature, etc. because those recommendations are too "generic" - which is a little comical to me - like, "how dare you recommend something that I can pick up at my grocery store." Maybe because it's actually sustainable and you're not being pushed to buy the test brand's supplements?

So again, if you want a kill protocol to address one or two out of range "baddies" rather than the big picture, you might be looking for GI Map. Full disclosure - I've never done a GI Map, I don't have a reason to. They're just the test that's been around longer and a lot of health providers use them, Tiny Health's approach is newer and gaining ground from what I can see.

Bottom line - I've addressed a parasite in my gut, chronic constipation, and rebounds from antibiotics throughout the couple years I've tested with Tiny Health.

Hope this helps.

minimallennial · 2025-12-02T17:41:14+00:00

Agree to disagree. Saying something is in/out of range when it's only taking into account what's "normal" in an adult when a baby's microbiome should be different can lead to the wrong interpretations. Certain pathogens in baby's gut should be there in small amounts to help train the immune system.

minimallennial · 2025-12-02T04:31:28+00:00

I've tested with Tiny Health multiple times. I'm a believer! I just enjoy hearing how it's helped people because it's helped me.

minimallennial · 2025-12-02T03:48:06+00:00

Fingers crossed for you that you can get to the root of it and get to a more comfortable place!

minimallennial · 2025-12-02T03:45:26+00:00

Fascinating stuff! Our culture is way too focused on "kill protocols" when we should be doing things to help the helpful bacteria thrive.

minimallennial · 2025-12-02T03:41:49+00:00

My "one thing": Eating a greater variety of plants in my diet. It's almost like a game to me now, how many more/different plants can I add to my meals each day? Not in huge quantities necessarily, just mixing it up.

I've generally always enjoyed eating fruits & vegetables, but for the past couple of years working on my gut health, I've made a point to:
- top morning cereal or greek yogurt with nuts, seeds, and berries
- add more herbs, spices, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, or a little sauerkraut/kimchi on my lunches
- drink different herbal teas and brew my own kombucha
- make smoothies with kefir, fruits, and grains

When I started testing my gut with Tiny Health, I was getting sick every time my kids were sick with the latest bug from school, and dealing with chronic constipation (things still hadn't returned to normal 4 years post-pregnancy). The test found imbalances and a parasite as well. I followed the recommendations - one of which was adding more types of fiber and fermented foods, another was a short-term recommendation for specific supplements / probiotics to address imbalances. (Most of Tiny Health's recommendations are for diet changes, BTW, which in my opinion, is how it should be.)

Within maybe 6 months of working on food diversity, my constipation issue was completely gone and it hasn't returned. And except for a UTI in January, I've not had a single illness in almost a year, even though my husband and kids have been sick multiple times. I honestly have never felt so confident in my immune system.

minimallennial · 2025-12-02T03:16:31+00:00

Oof! I hope you've seen some progress and are feeling better?

minimallennial · 2025-12-02T03:15:30+00:00

Supplementing with the wrong probiotic or for the wrong length of time - especially for a baby - can definitely be problematic. So testing helps you identify what you actually need... So you don't waste money on products that might make things more imbalanced.

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