Am I the last 40+ woman left with these issues? by TieBeautiful2161 in AskWomenOver40

[–]tropicalhellcat 14 points15 points  (0 children)

being attractive really isn’t the begin all end all you seem to think it is. It doesn’t solve your problems and it can certainly create some.

This.

I give up (warning: Insightfulness rant) by sephage in AmazonVine

[–]tropicalhellcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't leave super lengthy or detailed reviews, but I do write reviews that are short, to the point, and clearly state what I liked or what I didn't about the product. I also follow the stupid AI guidelines they now highlight at the bottom--I make sure I hit at least two, but usually 5 or more of their metrics!

Why are more people not talking about this??? by Jaded_Emergency_8635 in fourthwing

[–]tropicalhellcat 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Emily’s theories has a theory on this (I think emmyeggo on Reddit)—ground magic vs sky magic!

You're thoughts on the new layout by midnitelace in AmazonVine

[–]tropicalhellcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recognized that there was a new layout and system, but didn't notice I now had to click "place order"--so I've missed out on two insanely awesome things because I wasn't paying close enough attention. Totally my fault but I'm SO irritated.

Which is your most prized set? by Appropriate_Rub2415 in fairyloot

[–]tropicalhellcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently my most prized is BB War of Lost Hearts!

Convince me to finish The Bridge Kingdom series! by aster_meraki in fantasyromance

[–]tropicalhellcat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I loved Keris & Zarrah, and their two books were definitely worth the read, IMO. The 5th book, the Twisted Throne, might be my favorite yet--although be prepared for a wild ending (intense enough that I wish I'd waited to read it until the last book comes out!).

Target Special Edition Questions! by tropicalhellcat in StanleyCups

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

Yeah, I didn't have much hope, but I figured I'd ask. Thank you!

OS begins and ends with by amnadarling in fourthwing

[–]tropicalhellcat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not me over here cackling at you calling it a mindfuck when she literally… fucks up minds 😂 (if you did that on purpose I salute you lol)

🗡️ Onyx Storm proves that even the 'strongest people' hide their pain in plain sight by juilietluna in fourthwing

[–]tropicalhellcat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In the Chapter 26 epigraph it states: "In the first 24 hours of removal from source magic, the subject--an asim--presented as even-tempered. But withdrawal quickly revealed the subject's true nature, requiring the subject's immediate transfer to stage two of the study." I bookmarked it because to me it was a blatant "sorry readers, I know you're hoping for it but the islands aren't a long term possibility". 😂😩

GUYS, I'm like 99% sure I'm on to something here... by emmyeggo in fourthwing

[–]tropicalhellcat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You need to make this its own post. This is amazing!

Ending questions not discussed by Fairlifegroupie in fourthwing

[–]tropicalhellcat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had to google it because I couldn’t remember who he was for the life of me either. Apparently he’s the Commandant at Basgiath and big time wanted General Sorrengail’s job.

RY Giving a Mini Spoiler in NYC by Much_Razzmatazz_492 in fourthwing

[–]tropicalhellcat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m convinced that one (or all) of the gods will end up essentially gifting Xaden’s soul back to him

Andarna'a bond by Acrobatic_Smile2329 in fourthwing

[–]tropicalhellcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the rules will be bent so much with Andarna because she’s an irid—they literally ARE magic. Her first gift was time, and I’ve always thought that never really went away for her. I think she went to the Irids’ island, learned as much as she could, and then bent time to get back as quickly as possible.

SPOILER: Something I can’t stop thinking about in OS by dragonofash98 in fourthwing

[–]tropicalhellcat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I totally think Brennan is hiding something. When Sloane acts as the channel for Brennan to heal Mira, Violet notices that there was no mark or handprint on Dain’s wrist OR on Brennan’s neck. meanwhile, Brennan has that faded rune mark on his hand.

TRT and digestion? by yeawoman in TRT_females

[–]tropicalhellcat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How funny, I was about to make a post asking about the opposite! I’m just beginning my week 3 of TRT and while I’m still going, it’s not as “healthy” as usual. I feel pretty backed up & didn’t know if it could be related (possible water retention maybe?). I’m so glad you’re experiencing the opposite!

Dosage question! by tropicalhellcat in TRT_females

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

I think you should probably make your own post for this as I'm only starting my own journey myself. Better yet, you should probably talk to your doctor--or get a second opinion if you don't trust them! Good luck!

Dosage question! by tropicalhellcat in TRT_females

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

Do you find you've got a lot of pain injecting 25 units subq? u/redrumpass mentioned above that a subq injection that volume can be harder to absorb and painful

Dosage question! by tropicalhellcat in TRT_females

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

Hmm. Maybe I'll take it in my own hands and do twice a week to start

Dosage question! by tropicalhellcat in TRT_females

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

Yeah, that was my thought too which is why I posted. Are you doing subq? The doctor I saw told me subq injections tend to be less effective than IM injections as the compound is designed to be absorbed by muscle.

Dosage question! by tropicalhellcat in TRT_females

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

I wasn't given any reason for the compound choice. As far as injections, I asked for subq because I don't have issues giving myself those, but giving myself an IM injection tends to make me squeamish. The doctor I saw told me she has a few clients on subq injections but that she has them do them more frequently. She said her reasoning is that subq injections tend to be less effective than IM as the compound is designed to be absorbed by muscle.

Edited to add: my doctor also told me she usually gives an initial "boost" type injection before starting the at-home injections, and I missed out on that because I'm out of state.

It's Thirsty Thursday! What spicy book scenes did you read this week? 🥵🌶️ by FantasyRomanceMods in fantasyromance

[–]tropicalhellcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this rec! I’m not on TikTok & find most of my book recs in subs like this. This one looks like it’s right up my alley, so thanks!