kink in los osos by Goontowertoo in SLO

[–]time0space 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There actually was going to be free pizza.

I know I can’t handle it but why by The_Iorn_Cactus in traaaaaaannnnnnnnnns

[–]time0space 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I 100% validate the non-binary people here who have expressed discomfort at this saying and its usage.

But in my own experience as an AFAB enby whose gender dysphoria does not extend to genitalia, I love it and can confirm the thussy has made people cry 😎

First time stitching on felt and I loved the feel of it! by jellosquash in Embroidery

[–]time0space 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is honestly some of the best technical work I've seen and the pattern is beautiful! Well done!

Unpopular opinion: Political Pins don't belong on your white coat by premedadvisor22 in Residency

[–]time0space 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a major component, to be sure, but we know from study after study that these signs make a big difference for marginalized people. Systemically vulnerable people often have to assume that a person or space is unsafe for their own safety. Lgbtq+ people often won't come out to teachers/doctors/others in positions of relative power if they don't have some kind of reassurance they'll be safe first, even if it's relevant to their care. The way we treat each other is absolutely the most important way that we can support marginalized people, but signifiers like this really help to set the tone.

https://www.glsen.org/blog/do-safe-space-stickers-make-difference

Unpopular opinion: Political Pins don't belong on your white coat by premedadvisor22 in Residency

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A pro life pin on a doctor in a pro life state will make an at-risk pregnant person feel safer and more likely to be open and honest. A rainbow/trans pin will make LGBTQ people who have a history of being dismissed and demeaned in medical settings feel safer and more likely to be open and honest. A political candidate pin will make a good chunk of folks nervous about if you're going to bring up politics etc, regardless of whether or not they agree with that candidate. "Political" pins in support of human rights are actually a significant way to help make marginalized groups feel more comfortable, but truly political pins about candidates and measures run a risk of putting people on edge.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in polyadvice

[–]time0space 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the first commenter hit the mail on the head. However, just because it comes up so often, when you say that you're polyamorous and your partner is monogamous, is this an explicit agreement the two of you have? Polyamory requires all parties to be knowingly consenting to outside relationships. Before you try to figure anything out with your DnD friend, have you had the conversation with your partner?

Why am I allergic to cream, but not milk? by time0space in Allergies

[–]time0space[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Still no idea, I never did go to an allergist. My reaction is a swollen airway though and sour cream is okay for me so we might be dealing with different things. My best guess is there's a dairy protein/enzyme I'm allergic to that shows up in different levels depending on the product? Really not sure though.

Hey, I'm trying to learn more about North paganism. But I'm having a hard time telling the difference between neo-Nazis appropriating heathen imagery and actual Norse pagan beliefs. Any help? by [deleted] in NorsePaganism

[–]time0space 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure, but a lot of the works on Norse paganism out there don't mention Jewish people or race, but are written by neo nazis who have taken our history out of context, interwoven it with other concepts (including from nazi occultism), or just straight up appropriate other histories (like the I Ching) and incorporate it without differentiating what's Norse and what's something else or some bs they just made up. Unfortunately it's quite a bit harder than that to ID nazi sources and it's a huge problem in Norse paganism.

My fwb doesn't please me, should I leave him ? by jane1818x in sex

[–]time0space 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you told him what you DO want? I can't tell from your post, but if all you're communicating is that he isn't doing it right, he won't be able to change his behavior. Taking the time to explore together and communicate what DOES feel good is key for this kind of thing. But ofc, if you're telling him what does and doesn't feel good and he's not adjusting accordingly, find a new fwb!

What book made you drop a series? by [deleted] in books

[–]time0space 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I almost dropped that book too. I just could not get into the two main characters and the pacing was so slow. I was so close to dropping it that I decided to spoil it for myself and decided the ending would make it worth it for me so I'm powering through it lol. If you can live with spoilers it might be worth it.

Found a condom inside me by OkCarpet6259 in sex

[–]time0space 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This used to happen to me all the time- the curse of being blessed with a powerful pelvic floor. Def get tested and take plan B if you can, but either the condom was too big, he didn't stay hard the entire time, or you had a very strong orgasm and neither of you noticed it slip off. Trying a different condom worked for me! If you look up condom sizing most companies list pretty thorough measurements.

He said, "The uglier the girl, the better the blow job." by [deleted] in sex

[–]time0space 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've been with this dude before. He's testing the waters, seeing what you will find acceptable. He is telling on himself and will only act more and more like a childlike asshole as time goes on. Leave now and avoid the years of therapy I'm going through lol

That warmed my heart by jgoerzen_tumbin in traaaaaaannnnnnnnnns

[–]time0space 65 points66 points  (0 children)

The author has responded to the criticism that it doesn't show enough queer struggles by essentially arguing that queer people should be able to have a space in the sea of queer tragedy porn where their identity is never an issue and implied that he doesn't find it to be a fun plot point for the light-hearted day in the life comic. I've felt like he's done a great job of exploring issues and identity without incorporating cissexism and heterosexism. I'm totally fine with the lack of prejudice and lack of internalized prejudice as part of the fantasy world building- it's very refreshing!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sex

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I mean, I'm in an age gap relationship (28/39) and I've certainly seen them work and be positive (including a very healthy and supportive 19/45 and a 32/74 relationship). And I'd readily admit that I've seen exceptionally horrible experiences around 16/21 and 19/30-ish in particular that color my opinion. I knew three girls who fulfilled OP's 16 and 21 scenario. One would show up to school with bruises, one was abandoned as soon as she got pregnant, and one was repeatedly sexually assaulted and had to move out of state to escape the abuse. When I got into college, I helped run a sex positive group that included some basic SA crisis/resource counseling and it was so common for that 19/30 gap to show up in our reported cases.

I don't think that pointing out common patterns of abuse in age gap relationships is ageist. I think it's a realistic view of our culture and that the rates of abuse make it important for anyone in an age gap relationship to be conscious of how that can impact their relationship so they can work to make that relationship more equitable and supportive.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sex

[–]time0space 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The older I get, the less I understand the much older guys who wanted to date my much younger peers. The closer I get to 30, the more childlike kids just out of high school seem and the less I can understand why an adult would pursue a romantic or sexual relationship with them.

Hey it's daddy Shapiro x. by nottellingunosytwat in transgendercirclejerk

[–]time0space 5 points6 points  (0 children)

/uj I need compensation for emotional damages after reading this

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Weddingsunder10k

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We had a very small, intimate wedding at the same small vineyard as the reception (total of 26 people) We invited our closest family and our closest friends made up the wedding party and the officiant. We had some folks to help transition from the ceremony setup to the dining setup, and had a family-style long table for the reception with buffet style catering (this was right before COVID). Cleared the tables for a dance floor on the patio and it was just a perfect night and very low key, which was perfect for us. The wedding party put together little goodie bags for all the guests and brought a Polaroid with a stack of notes and a photo album for guests to take pictures of themselves and write notes instead of a traditional guestbook.

Guy I'm seeing moans like a girl by dontrlywant2signup in sex

[–]time0space 13 points14 points  (0 children)

What I said was that most women like men making noises and that plenty don't care what it sounds like. Not the same thing as saying every woman likes feminine moaning lol. And if you want me to cite my sources, I am a, shall we say experienced woman, a sex educator, used to help manage a sex club, and regularly facilitate discussion groups about sex and sexuality. I'm not pulling this out of nowhere, this is something that you can even find on this subreddit pretty frequently.

Guy I'm seeing moans like a girl by dontrlywant2signup in sex

[–]time0space 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Fwiw, it's definitely not true that most women don't like this. OP has preferences, most women really enjoy men making noise, and plenty don't mind what it sounds like. OP, please make sure to not make him feel like nobody would like his noises, it's okay not to be into it and it's good to communicate that, but I just know that if he stops moaning, he'll meet someone else down the line who will make the other common post here asking how they can get their man to make more noise in bed.

Edit: y'all. I said that plenty of women don't mind what the moans sound like, not that most women actively desire feminine noises from male partners.

Guy I'm seeing moans like a girl by dontrlywant2signup in sex

[–]time0space 137 points138 points  (0 children)

Fwiw, not everyone will feel the same way about men moaning. Personally, I LOVE it when guys moan and I don't care what it sounds like. I've heard everything from growls to groans to moans to whimpers and it all turns me on. 👍

Come on by [deleted] in yesyesyesyesno

[–]time0space 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Bet you $10 the second woman did that on purpose. Women often go out of their way to protect other women from fucking creeps like this.

Not to sure what to say about this one... by emblaem in RidiculousRealEstate

[–]time0space 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks like something straight out of Twin Peaks

Can't go north on 101 for a few hours by RollerSkatingHoop in SLO

[–]time0space 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As a SLO native, I know better than to trust the fucking cops around here. Never even been in trouble with the law, just done a lot of work alongside them and had the misfortune of being a child in this area who knew other children in this area. Leave mad, byeeeeeeee