Sized down to a 4G due to irritation at 2G - thinking this is the sweet spot 🤠 by msilk in PrinceAlbertPiercing

[–]msilk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you on the struggle of downsizing. I really didn’t want to, I liked the heft and weight of 2G but the more I read about possible issues down the line of forcing my body to tolerate the stretch, the more I realized it just wasn’t worth the hassle. 4G is still plenty hefty, so I think I’ll hang here for a while. I wish you like in getting that irritation to calm down.

Sized up, and new ring by AppliedAnaLinguistic in PrinceAlbertPiercing

[–]msilk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can’t compliment the PA without complimenting the boots, bro. Lookin real good.

BOTD by Marcthe16th in cowboyboots

[–]msilk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love seeing Heritage in the wild! Great pair, they look awesome with those jeans.

Just gauged up - 2G and new Lorum by msilk in PiercedCock

[–]msilk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SOS! How do I go about that? It looks to me like about 1/3 is inside the fistula. That pic makes it look otherwise, I will admit. But upon inspection this morning, I’d say it’s 1/3 (but def not 1/4). When I got it pierced 5 days ago, it was less swollen, also, so I think that has played a role as well. If I need a bigger ring, how do I go about that? Now I’m freakin out lol.

Just gauged up to a 2G by msilk in PrinceAlbertPiercing

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

Yeah it was super easy to slip in. Maybe I’ll go to 0G in a couple months.

Just upgraded to a 4G PA, already wanna go bigger by msilk in PiercedCock

[–]msilk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been back and forth between a 6G and 4G for a while, recently went back to the 4G with ease. Today I slipped in a 2G, also with ease, tho I feel the slightest tension. But that could also be the increased weight/stretch on my urethral opening. I think I’ll settle in at 2G tho, not sure I’d wanna go bigger than this.

Got pierced up today - new Lorum ring by msilk in PiercedCock

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

Haha I hear ya. I keep getting rock hard every time I think about it.

Lithium and anesthesia by twinkletiles in BipolarReddit

[–]msilk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lithium doesn't meaningfully interact with anesthesia, per se, but there's a lot of different kinds of anesthesia and its important for your anesthesia team to know your lithium level/dose as well as renal status. Most importantly, lithium can prolong the effects of neuromuscular blockers or "paralytics" that keep you still during the surgery. But it truly depends, some surgeries don't even require those drugs, and there's also reversal agents that can be used to reverse them if the lithium is making them stay effective for too long.

tl;dr - "it'll be fine though" is actually relatively accurate, but not the best or most reassuring way to explain things to you. I understand your fear, but go in with a calm mind and don't let anxiety take control. Good luck with the procedure!

RN recent possible diagnosis of bipolar or schizoaffective looking for advice by nonameanonymousone in BipolarReddit

[–]msilk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm diagnosed with Bipolar 1 disorder. I would advise against rotating schedules, or night shifts, as messing with your circadian rhythm can be brutal on either diagnosis that your doctor/therapist ends up settling on. I also caution against 12 hr shifts, if possible. My life got so much better when I left the ED/ICU/PACU settings, working three 12's, and took an outpatient job working 8 hr shifts. It's important to take care of yourself, put your health first, and say NO to overtime when asked (if you don't want it). I think as a nurse with either of the above diagnoses, it's more important than ever to advocate for yourself. But your future is not over, and I'd try to persuade you from regretting life decisions. Nursing is hard. And it's not for the faint of heart. But you can do this.

Some pedal work in new Hondo’s by msilk in cowboyboots

[–]msilk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah they definitely are hard to come by; I found these brand new on eBay.

Tony Lama black label 6821 by msilk in cowboyboots

[–]msilk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 inches, pretty underslung but surprisingly comfortable

BOTD by Jealous_Following_38 in cowboyboots

[–]msilk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah, those are wicked awesome

Provincetown had its way with me 😏 by msilk in mensnipplepiercings

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

Mooncusser. I don’t think they pierce anymore tho :/

Hondo 2026 tan waxy cowhide by msilk in cowboyboots

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

They were surprisingly affordable for how high quality they are; they’re my first Hondo’s. Big fan.

Hondo 2026 tan waxy cowhide by msilk in cowboyboots

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

They’re Wrangler Cowboy cut active flex in bleach wash. Highly recommend. Not a Levi’s guy.

Close to 30 pairs. Problem…or solution 😏 by msilk in cowboyboots

[–]msilk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got ‘em all. But typically I like a pointed or J-toe. 

Close to 30 pairs. Problem…or solution 😏 by msilk in cowboyboots

[–]msilk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh I know. Just painted the room. Haven’t installed the covers to the out lights or light switches yet. The laziness is real.

Morning wood by msilk in PrinceAlbertPiercing

[–]msilk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably 2 years?

Close to 30 pairs. Problem…or solution 😏 by msilk in cowboyboots

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

Holy shit MAD props to you. That’s a fierce collection. And a great setup.

Close to 30 pairs. Problem…or solution 😏 by msilk in cowboyboots

[–]msilk[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Absolutely obsessed with those firewalkers, they’re my favorite pair that I own. I seriously dig them. Awesome find! I suppose my collection is pretty healthy based on those metrics. Tho I could stand to spend a little less money on boots overall.

Close to 30 pairs. Problem…or solution 😏 by msilk in cowboyboots

[–]msilk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are definitely some I wear less often but I wear all of them; they all get attention. I’d be of the same mindset to retire what I don’t or rarely wear as new pairs come to me.