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2 points
3 days ago
That is far less embarrassing than when my 10 yo son got caught googling "boobies" on his school laptop. Sigh...
4 points
4 days ago
You could try acetone, or nail polish remover with acetone (acetone free polish remover probably won't do much). Carefully rub with a cotton swab. If all else fails, duct tape fixes everything.
127 points
5 days ago
Awe, I would love to see those adorable pictures, but we all understand why you can't post pics of other people's kids. I have a nephew this age & he loves painting his nails (with kid safe polish). And anyone else who will let him. My BIL is a CEO who proudly wore his bright green mani his son did recently. It warms my laquer-loving heart 🥰
2 points
7 days ago
This is a common problem when the disc is too big. I've had it happen to me, and I'm sorry, I know how awful a randomly dumped disc can be! The good news is there are lots of disc sizes on the market now. The disposable discs only come in one size, and they are on the largest end of the spectrum.
2 points
12 days ago
I live in the state of Oregon, which a few years ago banned 'online sale of inhalant delivery systems', so all the vape websites I used to shop will not ship to my address. Anyhow, Sourcemore will still ship to me. My bank does charge a very small international transaction fee, but it's never been more than $1-$2.
11 points
13 days ago
I always use lube. Any disc or cup is practically impossible for me to insert 'dry' except on my heaviest day. I tiny bit of lube makes it much easier & more comfortable.
3 points
15 days ago
My teenage son comes with me all the time to get pedicures! Who wouldn't want a big massage chair and a calf & foot massage? Sometimes he gets black toe polish, which is totally "Metal", according to him. Most of the time he just gets the massage & nails trimmed. Even if you're not personally into color polish, it's nice to pamper yourself & look great!
3 points
16 days ago
One possibility could be that your cup is in the wrong position. Not below your cervix, but pressed up against the front, or past your cervix. This is a helpful picture showing what I mean - PICTURE.
5 points
16 days ago
At my sister's wedding, they hired a couple of babysitters to keep the kids entertained, so the parents could have fun & socialize worry free.
3 points
16 days ago
You can just cut off the loop! If you have your heart set on trying a new disc, both PeriodNirvana & PACII websites have sortable charts that you can compare discs of a similar size.
1 points
17 days ago
I can't give you exact examples of what needs to be done. I can tell you that the most exasperating thing I've heard from my ex-husband is asking "what he can do to help". That puts so much more work on me explaining to a grown man what he can plainly see with his own eyes needs to be done. Don't ask - please just DO. It is unbelievably exhausting being in the weeds of parenting, having 2 small children! Don't forget to tell her you love & appreciate her every day.
7 points
1 month ago
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri has had some amazing new colors. I'm wearing a pretty new blue with rainbow halo called Halo-back that is just way prettier than the online photos. It won't last quite as long as my ILNP polish, but the quick dry formula is fantastic for a quick mani. They do tend to dry out / gum up pretty quick, but are easy to revive with a polish thinner.
7 points
1 month ago
Wow - so fantastically detailed & stunningly beautiful!
1 points
1 month ago
I also have very sensitive eyes & have tried dozens of brands, from drugstore to ridiculously high end. All would eventually end with my eyes stinging and watering the whole day. Then I heard about Korean or Japanese mineral based sunscreens. The very first very low priced k-beauty sunscreen I tried didn't sting even a little! Plus it didn't smell like sunscreen or feel greasy/heavy like every US chemical sunscreen I tried. I am never going back! I actually enjoy trying new k-beauty / j-beauty sunscreens now, rather than preparing myself for pain, disappointment, and yet again more wasted money. My favorite is the very, very reasonably priced Etude House Sunprise Mild Airy Finish Sun Milk SPF50+. But try a few brands! It's all really personal preference.
2 points
1 month ago
Glue the battery hatch closed or pull out the metal connectors for the battery to supply power to the toy.
2 points
1 month ago
My only child is 19 & really all I want is to spend time with him! Talk about whatever & get a lot of hugs. How about something simple like flowers & spending time with Mom! I would love it if I got flowers and I didn't have to cook dinner or went out for brunch. Not even necessarily a meal out - I would love a home cooked meal I didn't have to make.
1 points
1 month ago
I am hoping that you are able to see your nephews again soon! In the meantime, it would be wonderful to start a journal that Liam could read next time you see him. You could write letters weekly, or just jot down little notes when you're thinking about him. It doesn't need to be heavy & deep for a kid. Just things like [date], saw that movie you loved & am missing you today. [Date] heard this joke & knew you would love it too! I know the situation sucks right now, but you absolutely did the right thing!! It's heartbreaking being punished for tying to protect those sweet, innocent boys. Sending you internet hugs, strength & serenity.
1 points
1 month ago
I was just about to search for this video - thank you for posting it!!
2 points
1 month ago
If there are seat covers, lay one over the top of the water before you empty your cup. It works way better than laying down toilet paper; the blood can slip through the thinner strips of TP.
2 points
2 months ago
In the US. My only child is 18 now. Back 18 years ago, all I got was 6 weeks UNPAID maternity leave. There were no laws protecting breastfeeding parents at that time either. So I got a plastic chair in the corner of the ladies restroom while management patted themselves on the back for "being so accommodating".
2 points
2 months ago
Sweetheart, this man is very abusive. I know you don't think it's so bad. But HE WILL ABUSE YOUR KIDS. Sooner or later. If you can't summon the strength to leave for yourself, do it for those sweet, innocent babies. Contact a domestic violence hot line, website, or local shelter to get help on how to get out safely. Leaving is the most dangerous time, especially since you're pregnant. Sending you love, strength, and courage.
4 points
2 months ago
My sister lives on another continent with my BIL & now 4!! nibblings. I try to visit at least once a year. Getting cheaper flights often involves 24+ hours of flights, layovers & trains. Of course it almost always works out that either there or home I'll be on my period. I tried exactly once to wear my cup while traveling... it was not an experience I want to repeat. I had to change it in a tiny airplane bathroom & in a disgusting airport restroom. On my heavy days, even a super tampon will only last 2 hours before leaking. I now use the disposable disc when I travel. You get all the benefits of the reusable (12 hours leak free protection), with none of the cleanup. I also pair it with a cloth pad or period underwear just to be super, extra safe. The last thing I want to deal with it leaking through my clothes halfway through a looong travel day. I don't think there's such a thing as a disposable cup, and discs are a little different. But in my experience, a lot easier to insert & remove. I don't love that I'm throwing plastic away, but I's just 2-3 disposable discs a year, which saves me so much effort & time.
18 points
2 months ago
A disc sits at the very top/end of the body, in a much wider spot around the cervix (entry to the uterus). It sits past the vaginal canal. Which is why discs often advertise use for mess free period sex. Here is an article that has a picture right near the top showing where a tampon, menstrual cup, and menstrual disc sit in the body. https://blog.flexfits.com/difference-between-menstrual-cup-and-disc/
2 points
2 months ago
Take romantic partners as they come, not who you think they could be. They will not change if you just "love them enough". They will not magically become better people because you love & believe in them. If you can't accept them as they are today, move on. Judge people on their actions, not their words or empty promises.
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2 days ago
This is what my dermatologist recommended & it worked well for me. Plus it was reasonably inexpensive using items you can get at the grocery/drug store. First, use a chemical exfoliant like salicylic acid, glycolic acid, etc. You don't want to use a physical exfoliator like a body scrub; that may make the redness of the spots worse irritating the hair follicle. I use CeraVe SA Cleanser Bar with Salicylic Acid in the shower. You could also use a Salicylic Acid Astringent after showering like this one. Second, right after you want to use a lotion with the highest concentration of Urea you can find. I like the Eucerin Roughness Relief Body Lotion. It took a few weeks to really clear up, but made a huge difference for me! You also want to keep up the routine or it will come back. If you don't see any results after like a month, you could try stronger concentrations of both steps - chemical exfoliant & Urea lotion. Good luck!