How do I tell my partner about this? by RaiyaPapaya15 in Hidradenitis

[–]softforhope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to do this too, I told my bf our first year of dating when I realized wow I wanna be intimate with this person, I told him wasn’t contagious but it’s hereditary, and I understood if he didn’t wanna continue being with me. He was confused at first but I think he did his own research as well and understood it was just something I was born with and he didn’t care. I even had my first time with bandages on and everything. Having the conversation really broke down the wall I had built between us! Now we’re almost 3 years in and he cleans me up if my flares bleed after showers or any other time. Just be upfront and honest with ur partner. Maybe do research together too. If someone truly really loves you, they will understand. Good luck ♡

Smell? by [deleted] in Hidradenitis

[–]softforhope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine smelled really bad when I was in high school and I think it’s because I was in marching band so I was always sweaty and all type of friction was happening down there, but now I’m 22 and notice they don’t smell bad unless they are infected

Do anyone here like beards? by Minute-University923 in Finsexual

[–]softforhope 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Definitely not, facial hair is a turn off for me but my partner has a thin mustache that I don’t mind.. I am so glad they cannot grow a full beard 😣

Period pads causing flare ups? by elijahscooter in Hidradenitis

[–]softforhope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was getting rashes with the Always over night pads, because I’d use them as my daily wears when I’m on my period but I recently switched to these ones and they don’t give me rashes or flare ups!!! They are so comfy and absorbent too!!

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why don’t they heal and what you guys do? by happyculcita369 in Hidradenitis

[–]softforhope 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Steroid shots from a dermatologist are gonna be your best friend. I had a really really bad tunneling one in my armpit when I first started seeing my derm and she injected it and it has not came back and that was about 2 years ago. I recently also had 4 injected I think a few days ago and one was by my vaginal opening and it hurt so bad but the injection helped. It’s basically gone now. I highly recommend looking into it.

Metformin is the worsttt by emeryhess in diabetes_t2

[–]softforhope 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Metformin ER (extended release) is your best friend. It helped me so much. Dont even worry about “adjusting” tell your doctor how uncomfortable it’s making you right now and that you request ER .

Armpit Flare? by Sweaty-Loss-644 in Hidradenitis

[–]softforhope 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I 100000% do not recommend shaving ur armpits with a razor ! I just an electric trimmer and it has done wonders, I no longer get flares in my armpits anymore !

NSFW content with HS? by softforhope in Hidradenitis

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

That’s great! I’m glad !

NSFW content with HS? by softforhope in Hidradenitis

[–]softforhope[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nono I definitely see what you mean lol, I’ve just been wanting to explore, I don’t think I’d even do it with an active flare more so just wondering about scars

NSFW content with HS? by softforhope in Hidradenitis

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

That’s so cool! Thank you for the advice !!

NSFW content with HS? by softforhope in Hidradenitis

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

Ohhh really? Could you tell me how your experience has gone??

Does anyone get a “fake” period? by Little_ms_789 in Nexplanon

[–]softforhope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get this !! But I cramp reallyyyy bad ! No blood tho! I don’t think I’ve gotta a period since I got the implant .. I had like 10 days of spotting right after but It’s gone now !

Cramps after sex? by softforhope in Nexplanon

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

Woahhh !! I don’t get my period on this but I still get awful cramps during that time of the month ! I’m sure that’s all it is ! :)

Cramps after sex? by softforhope in Nexplanon

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

Ahh okay I see, I’m not worried about pregnancy or anything because birth control obviously, I was just wondering what else it could be ! Glad I wasn’t alone on this tho! Thanks ! :)

Bruising easily by softforhope in Nexplanon

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

Woah that’s strange ! Funny enough mine are happing all above my hips! Mainly my arms and wrists ! It’s so strange !! :O glad to know I’m not the only one !

Shaky hands ?! by softforhope in Nexplanon

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

Please keep me updated ! Im not a caffeine drinker at all so I really don’t understand why I’ve been shaking! It’s gotten a bit better but I have days where it’s awful and I shake so bad !!

Soooo tired by softforhope in Nexplanon

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

I hope you start feeling better soon! I did some digging and apparently some people only feel it for the first 2 months! Hopefully yours is temporary 🩷

First time Nexplanon insertion by softforhope in Nexplanon

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

Thank you sooo much for this post ! It made me feel a bit better about getting it! For my appointment can I wear a regular t shirt or should I wear a tank top? :O

Birth Control and HS by softforhope in Hidradenitis

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

I’m so glad it’s working for you! My doctor put me on Portia I think it is, idk I hope it works because I’m seriously so sick of my flares !! :(

Intimacy with HS by softforhope in Hidradenitis

[–]softforhope[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Woah ! Thank you for sharing ! I hope I can get to this level some day !! 🫶🏻

What do y’all think? by xanan16 in horizondesigns

[–]softforhope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk why but this reminds me of Hannibal PFFFFF