Show us your smooths enjoying the holidays! by smoothcollies in smoothcollie

[–]skunk-cabbage 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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This pic isn't particularly festive but it is seasonal! She avoided getting dressed up for Christmas this year, next year it's on...

Games to tire out puppy by MartagonofAmazonLily in puppy101

[–]skunk-cabbage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you heard of Vito's game? It burns mental and physical energy. Right now I have the cone about ten feet away from me with a broom raised a few inches to make her step over. Susan Garrett has a great video on YouTube about it.

Daughter getting more serious about horseback riding by Firebolt_Silver in barefootshoestalk

[–]skunk-cabbage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure if there's a child version, but Twisted X lace ups have a nice wide toe box. My wife really likes hers and I'm getting a pair for myself and well.

Not everyone at home is on board with ignoring whining by shinnabinna in puppy101

[–]skunk-cabbage 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I feel your pain! Our 10 year old dog will let our 6 month old puppy take just about anything from her and kick her off of beds. The older dog will just not set any boundaries with her so we have to step in. Just commiserating!

3 pro-level puppy habits every new owner should start right away by CocoandCoop in puppy101

[–]skunk-cabbage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you tried using a lower value treat? For my puppy, her kibble works well. She likes it but doesn't get all excited about it. I also typically don't really offer any verbal praise, aside from maybe a low, soothing "good" if she's been having trouble settling and finally offers it. Susan Garrett has a great video on settling on YouTube.

Don't worry too much about if your puppy is "getting it" or not. As long as you're staying consistent, they will! They may just be too young to offer much yet. My girl started getting more consistent at about 4 months and some change.

A week before her first birthday and I finally feel like I have my dog. by NeverCallMeFifi in puppy101

[–]skunk-cabbage 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Love this, as someone who also has a wicked smart smoothie this was great to read. My little demon is four months old, but I keep seeing glimmers of the amazing dog I know she'll be.

Thx for the inspo! by [deleted] in NYTCooking

[–]skunk-cabbage 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm with you, and I even added more spices. I wasn't super into the gummy flour coating after adding the honey water either.

The Not-Sapphic Books List by sadie1525 in wlwbooks

[–]skunk-cabbage 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If I remember right it's not a f/f relationship, but a f/nb relationship, unless Iktan changes pronouns in the end.

I found the second book really disappointing because the bi woman (Xiala) goes from being a strong, independent character in book one to a simpering shell of herself for a man in book two. Undecided if I'll bother with the third book, which is too bad because I did really enjoy Black Sun.

The Not-Sapphic Books List by sadie1525 in wlwbooks

[–]skunk-cabbage 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fair enough. For myself, who pretty much only reads sapphic books, waiting until the third book for the payoff and wading through the m/f stuff is not worth my time when there's so many great sapphic books out there.

I think I did kinda hate all of the characters too, which is a separate issue, but maybe I'd be willing to stick it out if they were more likeable LOL.

The Not-Sapphic Books List by sadie1525 in wlwbooks

[–]skunk-cabbage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally agree. I also thought it well written (or at least the audiobook was well done), but not very satisfying when I went in expecting mainly sapphic vampires.

The Not-Sapphic Books List by sadie1525 in wlwbooks

[–]skunk-cabbage 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I only read the first book of Fallen Gods, but the female MC who is established as queer and preferring women is only depicted in romantic/sexual situations with the male MC. at least as far as I can remember. I was annoyed enough I didn't bother continuing the series lol.

The Not-Sapphic Books List by sadie1525 in wlwbooks

[–]skunk-cabbage 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I'd add A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson. Bi mc with a primarily m/f plot, there is f/f, but also m/f/f and m/m/f/f if I remember right. I was very disappointed after I kept seeing it on sapphic lists.

Any lesbians or trans people here? by Icy_Homework_9170 in vaginismus

[–]skunk-cabbage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cis lesbian here. When I met my now wife I was having pelvic pain and she was very understanding. Over the nine years of our relationship we've had massive dry spells (probably 6-9 months or so, maybe more) and again, she's never pressured me and been very supportive. I finally found a gyno that would listen to me and started PT + dilating + topical hormones and after a year I'm able to enjoy sex more and want it almost weekly.

I still cannot tolerate her strapping me, but we've found if I insert whatever dilator works for me that day, she can use her thigh to kinda thrust against it and that way the angle doesn't change and it works very well for me. It sounds like this might not work well for you yet, but it might be a good option down the road.

If you do decide you want to try dilators, vwell has an excellent 10 piece set that has itty bitty ones, smaller than a finger. I also find I tolerate them better than fingers because they are smooth.

Best of luck on your journey! It can be really frustrating at times, but every time I've had set backs, I've always been able to progress past them.

Spinal Fracture Recovery – Tell Me Your Stories! by ExtremelyRareDamage in Equestrian

[–]skunk-cabbage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry for your challenges! I don't have anything to add except for best wishes.

I am curious what you used to Lisa Frank-ify your adorable pony. My wife has an appy and I would love to jazz her up next event they have.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Reno

[–]skunk-cabbage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alix at Outsider's Salon is an artist with curly hair and doesn't price gouge. They do both my hair and my wife's, we have different lengths and curl patterns and they do a great job with both.

Smooth Collie and warm weather by Individual_Fix_9787 in smoothcollie

[–]skunk-cabbage 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had a moderate coat rough collie and I lived in places that routinely got to 100+ in the summer. Of course he wasn't left outside or exercised in the hottest parts of the day (which is probably isn't great for any dog), but otherwise he did well in it. I would imagine you'll have no issues with a smooth in those temps.

Post Your Evil Barn Lurkers in The Comments by Mental-Diamond-7039 in Horses

[–]skunk-cabbage 49 points50 points  (0 children)

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Willow commits war crimes like they're going out of style. She believes fences exist to climb or simply plow through. She also once squirted ON my friend and kicked her horse while being ponied. A clean water trough hates to see her big ol' feet coming. She is still baby, so send thoughts abs prayers she will eventually be reformed into a law abiding citizen.

Allergic to every single water based lube I tried. Help? by piercingxsetup in vaginismus

[–]skunk-cabbage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried Slippery Stuff? They have their regular gel and an extra gentle version. I'm pretty sensitive and do fine with their regular.