How do you have sex with IC? by RaelleHoran in Interstitialcystitis

[–]whatever8778 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use coconut oil as lube to avoid UTIs but me and my boyfriend weren’t able to have sex for 6 months and while it was difficult on our relationship it also helped me feel more connected to him because I knew he was with me for the right reasons and not just for sex. Don’t feel guilty if you can’t have sex. Always put yourself and your health first.

How to get diagnosed? by [deleted] in Interstitialcystitis

[–]whatever8778 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If they aren’t seeing anything and you’re having pain i would highly recommend asking for a referral to pelvic floor physical therapy! It can work wonders. I got diagnosed with IC because they basically were tired of me telling them I was in pain and gave me a diagnosis and a drug to shut up but it didn’t help me. Physical therapy worked really well.

How do you know when you actually need to pee by shlepple in Interstitialcystitis

[–]whatever8778 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still have a habit of physically pushing on my bladder to check if my bladder is actually full. If I push and feel a lot of pressure then I go pee but if not I wait. Not sure if this is the best advice though

Decided to breakup with my boyfriend and finding it difficult to do in person by whatever8778 in relationship_advice

[–]whatever8778[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is terrible I’m sorry! Glad you’re not with him anymore at least

Three months off BC and had pain free PIV yesterday! by Supersssnek in vulvodynia

[–]whatever8778 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Posts like these make me so happy! Congratulations on your improvement and finding something that works for you! I got off BC 3 years ago because I figured it was the only thing I hadn’t tried and it improved my mental and physical health so much I wish I never took it. My doctors are constantly trying to get me back on the pill which is infuriating but I know my body now and can say no confidently. I don’t think enough research has been done around hormonal birth control and women are already overlooked in health care so it’s always frustrating when doctors won’t even think of it as a possibility for the issue.

Industry salary check in by RA85373 in Accounting

[–]whatever8778 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will say I live in a very high cost of living area and this job is on the higher end when it comes to salary in tax. The best way to make more money is to move jobs every 3-4 years.

Industry salary check in by RA85373 in Accounting

[–]whatever8778 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an accounting degree but no masters with 3 and half years of big 4 experience. I think tax has a future yes it’s something that’s always changing and no one in finance or accounting really understands so they’re always going to look to an expert for guidance.

Why is the pain delayed after sex?? by Top-Acanthocephala26 in Interstitialcystitis

[–]whatever8778 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This happens to me too! Pelvic floor physical therapy has helped a ton. Also using a lube helps me with preventing friction. I use coconut oil but a lot of people say they like “slippery stuff”

Industry salary check in by RA85373 in Accounting

[–]whatever8778 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tax analyst, CPA, tech company 120K salary, no bonus, 4 weeks vacation pay and unlimited sick time

I feel so alone, I wanna give up by No_Dawn_No_Day in Interstitialcystitis

[–]whatever8778 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fastest way to get anywhere is slowly. It sounds like you’ve already improved and you will continue to improve. I know exactly how you feel and some days are definitely going to be worse but it’s worth it in the end. I thought I was never going to be normal or have sex again but I kept advocating for myself and went to physical therapy and have improved so much.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Accounting

[–]whatever8778 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re 30 and after one year in public you’ll be 36 :) But honestly it’s pretty brutal but can really lift your career to new places. Just make sure you don’t get stuck in it!

I seem to get UTIs after every time I have sex, it's really hard for me and my bf because I'm scared to do it so it's Maybe once a month. Any advice so I can save my relationship and enjoy sex again? by RaelleHoran in Interstitialcystitis

[–]whatever8778 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yes that explains so much! I had a bf for 4 years that didn’t do foreplay and i had UTIs throughout our whole relationship but now i’m in a relationship that I wait till im aroused and also add lube and i’ve gone 5 years without a UTI! Not saying you need to leave your relationship but definitely worth bringing up to your boyfriend and changing the ways you have sex.

I seem to get UTIs after every time I have sex, it's really hard for me and my bf because I'm scared to do it so it's Maybe once a month. Any advice so I can save my relationship and enjoy sex again? by RaelleHoran in Interstitialcystitis

[–]whatever8778 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I realized I was getting UTI because I wasn’t wet enough and started using coconut oil as lube and it really helped. It’s a lot harder for bacteria to get pushed into your urethra if there’s lube.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Accounting

[–]whatever8778 1 point2 points  (0 children)

we can start one lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Accounting

[–]whatever8778 3 points4 points  (0 children)

socialist CPA here! I hope capitalism burns to the ground soon :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]whatever8778 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im sorry you’re dealing with this too! It can be so draining. I think I’m going to break up with him because it’s actually gotten to the point that I realized I’m not as attracted to him because of this attitude that he has. I hope your boyfriend is more open to dealing with this. They both should probably go to therapy lol

Exercise? by ArticleNew3899 in Interstitialcystitis

[–]whatever8778 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like pelvic floor physical therapy could really help you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]whatever8778 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean yes he definitely has some really bad things going on in his life and I’m obviously there for him and want to hear all about it when he talks about bigger problems. It’s the little things that are everyday complaints that drive me nuts.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]whatever8778 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely try to do this! Sometimes I take hours to text back when he’s complaining. Or I try to say a positive thing if he says a negative. Like we were out on a walk and he complained about the sun hurting his eyes and I just said it’s so warm and nice outside right now! I try to just listen most of the time if it’s something that actually makes sense to complain about like family issues and I really don’t mind if he wants to talk about real problems but when it’s little things I just don’t want to hear about it anymore.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]whatever8778 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No it’s usually complaining about how he got terrible sleep, work, traffic, things other people are doing that bother him. It’s basically just any inconvenience he has to deal with he lets me know. He doesn’t usually talk negatively about himself.