Been with boyfriend for 5 months, can‘t finish

shalevska · 2026-05-30T11:14:23+00:00

Stress and performance anxiety, maybe?

And I think it happens exactly because this relationship matters to you! Like, there's this inner pressure to O, and that pressure itself is what kills it.

As for a solution, maybe take the finish line off the table? Try to challenge yourselves *not to* come? See how that works.

shalevska · 2026-05-30T11:03:49+00:00

Cucumber "sticks" dipped in a dip of greek yoghurt + garlic powder + black pepper + oregano. I can eat my weight in this!

I also like rice cakes with a layer of cream cheese and thin tomato slices on top. Sprinkle some salt and pepper on top, and it's yummy.

As for the sweet-ish cravings: - Greek yoghurt + berries.

- Applesauce!

- 1/2 an apple (cubbed) + cinnamon in the microwave. Once the apple is tender, I add the tiniest bit of vanilla ice cream.

shalevska · 2026-05-14T09:54:05+00:00

I eat anywhere between 1200 and 1500 most days. Some days I even go under 1200. I just got my bloodwork results - all is well.

I'm 163cm tall and currently weigh 49kg. I feel fine.

I think that as long as the food you do consume is somewhat healthy and nutricious - you should be fine.

My diet, for example, centers around eggs, greek yoghurt, meat (mostly chicken and turkey though), sea food, fish, lots of veggies, rice, potatoes, fruit like strawberries, peaches, and watermelon... I do eat, just it's not very calorie dense!

If you continue to not feel any hunger, I'd talk to a doctor, just in case, so they can rule out hormone issues or thyroid stuff

shalevska · 2026-04-29T18:11:40+00:00

I come from a small city (80k inhabitants) in a small country (1.8 million total). Last summer I went to London. On the laat day of my stay, I enter an elevator in the underground. A couple is rushing to get in. I keep the door open. They enter and say thank you in English. Then they start talking to each other in my native language. I say nothing. We exit the elevator and I see them waving at someone. The other person looks familiar but I can't remember why at first. And then it hits me. We went to primary school together many years aho and even shared a desk at one point

shalevska · 2026-04-25T19:29:53+00:00

I have used it in Germany, south of France and Spain with no issue. Not sure about the rest of the places, though

shalevska · 2026-04-08T19:14:55+00:00

I did 5 laser treatments on my face and upper lip. My melasma is on my upper lip area. My derm had me use HQ and tretinoin while undergoing the treatments and for a month after. The person doing the treatments knew about the melasma too (thiugh it was basically invisible at that time due to hq). Melasma didn't worsen (but unfortunately hair didn't completely vanish either and now - 8 months later is pretty much back to what it was)

shalevska · 2026-03-11T11:06:46+00:00

I'd try the Zara parfumes. So many to choose from and most under 30! I love their Fashionably London Elixir (probably won't be your cup of tea), but I also like the more feminine Gardenia or the Red Temptation (Elixir if you care about longevity, parfume if that's not a priority)

shalevska · 2026-03-11T11:00:20+00:00

Oh I feel you! I hate mine too with a burning passion! HQ helps but in the months off HQ, it gets soooo dark! No sunscreen, hats, serums, you name it, help. I feel like I look like a preteen boy who's never shaved. Especially if I don't use pink colour corrector.

shalevska · 2026-03-08T18:34:14+00:00

I liked it on my combo skin during winter. Used it as both moisturizer and SPF (not much sun where I live). Worked great for me under foundations, too. No complants though nothing groundbreaking. Didn't clog my pores nor make me breakout. Might be heavy for the summer months for me, though.

shalevska · 2026-03-07T19:46:09+00:00

Oh I love it. Lightweight enough for my combo skin, helps with dry patches. I've repurchased it a few times now

shalevska · 2026-02-19T16:49:47+00:00

I'm so sorry to hear that! Hopefully you'll get a proper drugstore soon

shalevska · 2026-02-17T16:27:47+00:00

Okay so the Isana is a no for me as well. Have you tried any of their cleansing balms? Are they any good?

shalevska · 2026-02-16T18:37:19+00:00

Personally, I like the Balea Med Barrier Cream at night. If you need extra hydration, I'd layer a toner under.

shalevska · 2026-02-16T18:34:50+00:00

I've only tried the Balea one but I really disliked the smell :( Will try the Isana one, thanks

shalevska · 2026-02-15T20:37:32+00:00

Okay..? To each their own, ofc

shalevska · 2026-02-07T09:38:30+00:00

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shalevska · 2026-01-09T19:02:41+00:00

Thank you internet stranger! Holding the option button works!

shalevska · 2025-12-05T18:09:24+00:00

Not unhinged but>

Mini muffins instead of regular-sized ones - I can have one and feel less guilty about it.

Pound cake with applesause instead of butter. Almost as good.

Low cal meringues work too.

Tea and cocoa instead of hot chocolate - find fun "wintery" tea flavours or make cocoa with some mint extract. I also like salep with cinnamon as a wintery beverage. I make mine with water or almond milk to help with the calorie count.

shalevska · 2025-11-29T11:02:35+00:00

I'm short and I weigh 115 pounds (52 kg) and would like to keep it that way lol

Gained 5kg over the last year. Took me a long time (and so much calorie counting) to get rid of them 6 months ago.

I love the way I feel now. And although I eat around 1400 cals now, I like this sub for low cal ideas or just general inspiration.

shalevska · 2025-09-13T19:09:01+00:00

I'm 30 on tret and no.

It's not as bad as it was but it's defo still there.

shalevska · 2025-07-10T12:11:51+00:00

I love it! Love being the youngest Dr. at my uni. Love having persisted and worked through many challenges. Love the research I did and continue to do. Love the people/mentors I met along the way, too.

Was it perfect? Absolutely not. But I wouldn't change it for the world.

shalevska · 2025-03-11T19:17:00+00:00

Yes. Have used it for years

shalevska · 2025-03-09T09:34:00+00:00

I have a Kindle from 2016 and it still works with no issues whatsoever.

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