They're inbred
Like, I hate lemon jelly beans, and will actively pick them out of a handful and toss them back in the bag. But when that bag is nearly empty, and there's only yellow left, I'll eat every one of those nasty things.
I'm noticing that there are a lot of tampon-related questions here, and, though I am Old, I thought I might answer a few.
(I'm fitty-one, and a nurse, and a former sexual-health educator with Planned Parenthood. Plus, I have a lot of experience with tampons my own self.)
First: you cannot lose a tampon in your vagina. Your vagina is a closed tube. Nothing's going to migrate from there into your abdomen. If you lose the string of a tampon, all you have to do is squat, bear down (hold your breath and tighten your abdominal muscles), and fish around with your longest finger (generally your middle finger) and you will eventually come across your tampon.
If you can't find it and you're really worried, you can head to your local Planned Parenthood or emergent care and ask for help. They have seen it all before and will not be grossed out. I promise.
Second: If you are just figuring out how to use a tampon, lube is your friend. Pick up some KY-Jelly or whatever is available in the aisle next to the menstrual hygiene products. Water-soluble lube won't mess with your vaginal pH (more on that later) or with the absorptive qualities of the tampon. Lube makes it much easier to insert a tampon and much less scary.
Third: Different vaginas require different tampons. Some expand lengthwise (Tampax). Some expand widthwise (OB). Some expand into a cup shape (Playtex). Some folks find that applicator tampons work better for them than applicator-free tampons. Some folks find that two or three different types or sizes of tampons work well for them over the course of their bleed.
Which brings me to point four:
Fourth: Even though Toxic Shock Syndrome is Really No Longer A Thing, you should go with the least absorptive tampon that can handle your bleeding
TSS was a thing in the early 80's, thanks to a brand called Rely, which used a super-absorbent rayon material in their tampons. Menstruating people kept those suckers in--and I am not kidding--for a week at a time. That led to abrasions in their vaginas, and infections by staph bacteria and general panic.
Still, even absent the threat of TSS, you should practice good menstrual hygiene. That means changing your tampon every four hours. The reason I say that you should go with the least absorptive option is this:
If your tampon is dry when you pull it out, it's not doing your vagina any favors. Go with the tampon that lets you sliiiiiide it out easily after four hours. If you have to d
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I recently moved from out of state and work from home full time but maintain ties to my old office. I'm going to visit in a couple of weeks and would like to bring back something that's related to Arizona or Tucson. Ideally there would be about 10 of the same item about $10 each or so. Also, does anyone know of a good local place that sells these kinds of things? I was thinking along the lines of prickly pear jelly or something cactus related.
For context I'm a Refuse Driver (Garbage man) & today I was on food waste. After I'd tipped I was checking the wagon for any defects when I spotted a lone pea balanced on the lifts.
I said "hey look, an escaPEA"
No one near me but it didn't half make me laugh for a good hour or so!
Edit: I can't believe how much this has blown up. Thank you everyone I've had a blast reading through the replies 😂
Ho, Pathfinders!
Another few months have come and gone, and what better way to start the New Year (which is already shaping up to be a dumpster fire to end all dumpster fires, eh?) with a new class guide? No better way, says I! Our travels this time take us into the relatively uncharted territory of yet another occult class with Follow My Voice: A Guide to the Pathfinder Mesmerist. If you've been holding back on this class because you get confused by all the class features that have the word "stare" in them, or because you don't really want to think about how to use mesmerist tricks effectively, now's the time to stop, because this class straight-up slaps. Slaps debuffs on enemies until they become quivering piles of jelly, that is. Part witch, part bard, part rogue, all a blast to play--I'm going to have to roll one of these myself pretty soon.
Under normal circumstances, I'd post a poll to see what guide the community wanted me to write next, but this time, my priorities are pretty much set: a vastly updated version of my very first class guide, The Inquisitor's Symposium, will be coming out at some point in the next few months, probably followed shortly by a guide to the Vigilante class. The Inquisitor domains will probably dovetail into an updated version of my guide to the Oracle class, and at that point, hasn't a Cleric guide basically written itself? Not to mention that Drop Dead Studios has a Spheres of Guile supplement in the works... Anyway, with every burner full, I think I'll skip the input this time, but you can look forward to more content Soon.^(TM) If you're hankering to contribute to the cause, my Ko-Fi and Patreon pages keep the lights on for this poor PhD student, and if you're as cash-poor as I am, no worries! Well wishes and nice PMs keep me chugging along happily, too.
Alright, that's enough gab out of me. Until we meet again, may all your swords be sharp, all your full-attacks be hasted, and all your rolls be Nat 20s!
All my best for a good game,
Allerseelen
It really does, I swear!
hellooo! hope your 2022 is going as smoothly as the skin you desire lmao. we'll get there someday! (or if you already have, congrats!) . anyway , this is a list of all the humectants that I have tried. some worked great, some were a waste of money and some were mediocre. I will be rating them for convenience and will also be mentioning the price .
what is a humectant ?
water-loving ingredients that draw moisture into the stratum corneum, the top layer of skin, whether through the environment or through the deeper layer of skin (the dermis) (net se hai 🤡👌)
the list is divided into cleansers, toners ,serums, gels , moisturizers , creams , essence , emulsions for face. making one for body related products might a bit difficult but ill see!
list of commonly used humectants in skincare :
- hyaluronic acid (and types)
- snail mucin
- lactic acid
- aloe vera
- honey (propolis)
- glycerin
- propylene glycol (or propanediol)
- butylene glycol
- panthenol
skin info : F17
type : dry/combination (earlier was oily combination, so the list has a combo of products) , acne-prone, have pit scars and acne marks and scars ( *insert dark kermit meme*: scratch them pimples) blackheads and sebaceous filaments .
weather : dry winter ( Delhi 🤡) and humid summers.
here we gooo! (*cue mario music*)
cleansers
Simple Kind To Skin Refreshing Facial Wash
Mrp : Rs. 375 (bought at Rs. 319) for 150ml from nykka
humectant : panthenol, propylene glycol and pantolactone
for skin type : all! dry, sensitive, combo , acne prone and oily
texture and appearance : jelly-like , clear looking , smooth gel . lathers easily. unscented
used this when I damaged my barrier 🤡 takes off excess oil without stripping and leaves skin soft and hydrated . extremally gentle . no dry or stretchy feeling left after (signs of dehydration ) more suited for dry and sensitive skin but works on all types! little hard to wash off if used in large amount , so pea size is enough!
status : still in use.
rating : 5/5 and WRP
It's Skin Snail Blanc Brightening Cleansing Foam
Mrp: Rs. 490 for 100ml from nykka
humectant : snail mucin (21% as it claims)
for skin types : oily skin
texture and appearance : thick, white and creamy (get your head outta the gutter), kind of like a ponds cleanser. lathers into marshmallow fluff. citrus scented
hard no 🤡. extremely drying and stripping. wouldn't even recommend
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