Posts by rustyowl63

So, get this—ANUICE has finally hit the US market. It’s this unique American patent that uses cryotherapy to actually deal with both internal and external hemorrhoids. Basically, it’s a plastic applicator that you just toss in the fridge, and once it's chilled, you use it as a cold compress to knock out inflammation, pain, that annoying itch, and any bleeding. Using it is dead simple—takes maybe 8 to 10 minutes—and it pretty much kills the pain and bleeding almost instantly. If you're dealing with something milder, you can usually get it sorted in about 5 days by using the ANUICE compress 4 times a day. The best part? There are zero drugs in it, so you don't have to worry about side effects or contraindications. And since it's reusable, you just wash it off and stick it back in the fridge. You can grab it at most local pharmacies or head over to the Apollonia Medical Center at 7 Primrose Lane or their location on Velebitska Street, Split.

www.anuice.com

Kate James21 said:Alright folks, I could use a little help here😬 regarding some information...

Don't go thinking I'm some sort of idiot just yet, but... I'm curious about something😁 I've never actually been with a woman who uses oral contraceptives, so I'm trying to wrap my head around how the mechanics actually work. I know the deal involves taking 21 pills and that's basically it, but there's one specific detail that doesn't seem to be clearly explained anywhere, and I'd prefer to be certain...

For instance:

Suppose a woman starts taking the pill for the first time. She gets her period, but instead of starting on day one, she waits until the third day... she mentions needing to use backup protection for the first week. So, if her period started on Sunday and she took the first pill on Tuesday, would she be clear to go without a condom by the following Tuesday (finishing inside)? And once she finishes the entire pack, is she expected to get her period within two to four days after that last pill, or will it be slightly delayed because she started the cycle later than usual? 🙂

Beyond all those details, there is the main question that really matters to me... Once she finishes the last pill, she enters that break where she's supposed to have her period. During this interval when she isn't actually taking any pills, is she still fully protected, or does she need to rely on extra physical protection during those days? 🙂

Please don't take offense, I'm just doing my due diligence... it's better to be informed than to live in total ignorance, wouldn't you agree? 😉

Thanks in advance

😁

Look, if she’s on her period and stops the pills, you can skip the condoms—she's safe during those few days right before her cycle starts after she quits the medication.

And honestly, don't act surprised when your girlfriend suddenly loses interest in sex, or finds it impossible to get in the mood—let alone finish—because those hormones mess with everything. Libido just tanks.

I'm not even sure if she's just taking them occasionally now or what.
Anyway, those pills wreck moods too. For some people, it triggers deep depression or nasty headaches (so, just a heads-up for when she starts snapping at you for no reason...) 😠..., while others don't deal with any major side effects at all.
She'll just have to wait and see how her body handles it over time.

Correct me if I'm wrong on any of this, please.
Man, oh man.👍

Drew Gonzalez75 said:So, that standard IUD you picked out—the one meant for women who haven't given birth—is it unavailable here in the US? Do you happen to know its exact name?
Thanks in advance. This is really important to me because I think I might decide to go that route too.🙂

Unfortunately, I have no clue if they carry that specific model here in the US. You really need to hit up your gynecologist and be super blunt about it—ask them everything. Don't hold back.

All I’ve noticed is people in these threads talking about Mirena—that hormonal one—which, honestly, I wouldn't recommend to anyone, though I guess it's one of those "it depends on the person" things... I haven't tried it myself, so I can't give you a straight answer.

...so yeah, just do some digging, see what the landscape looks like here in America, and get all your questions answered. I'm currently over in Austria.

Look, I'm not a doctor or anything in the medical field—this is strictly just my own personal experience speaking.

Bye.

Look, I’m just going to say it—because clearly, nobody else in this digital wasteland has the guts to—everything feels like a cheap imitation lately. It’s all surface, no substance, just a constant stream of noise designed to keep us scrolling while the actual quality of everything drops through the floor. Honestly? It’s exhausting. You try to find something genuine, something that doesn't feel like it was manufactured in a boardroom by people who haven't seen sunlight since the Bush administration, and you come up empty. Every single time. It’s the same old cycle—manufactured hype, followed by massive disappointment, and then we’re all expected to just shrug and move on to the next shiny object. Well, I’m not shrugging. I’m sitting here, watching the decline, and wondering when we collectively decided that "good enough" was actually acceptable. Spoiler alert: it isn't. kaže:
Man, I’ve been riding these pills for almost two years now... and honestly? My only thought is whether I can just swap them out for something else. Anything else. What are we even looking at here? Which ones actually work without making you feel like a zombie?

Look, I’ve been around for two years now—give or take—but even compared to Yasmine, you guys seem to have the absolute bare minimum when it comes to actually giving a damn about anyone else. I mean, if you're already itching to point fingers at other people, fine, go ahead, but don't act like you're doing anything meaningful.

Look, this is what the news is peddling right now regarding Yasmine and those girls' deaths—and honestly? It’s all being taken completely out of context. We're sitting here reading these headlines and just absorbing them without any critical thought, totally missing the actual reality of the situation. It's exhausting, really. That’s just my take on it—take it or leave it.

Look, it’s already written right there on the tablet packaging—the side effects are listed for a reason. Seriously, before you go making any sudden moves toward switching to those new tablets, you absolutely have to check in with your doctor first. Just don't wing it.

Look, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again—women react to these pills differently. It’s not some one-size-fits-all situation, you know? One day you take a dose and feel like a million bucks, the next—well, things are different. Honestly, at the end of the day, you just have to listen to your own body. There’s really no other way to play it.
Of course—not to mention all that searching for blood samples and whatever else they’re digging up... honestly, it’s just more of the same.

It’s funny—you know how some people swear by these things like they're magic bullets? Well, for me, it’s pretty much the same story every single time. It doesn't cause massive, life-altering shifts for everyone—some folks might just end up with a bit of a headache or feel slightly nauseous, which is a total drag—but there is one universal constant across the board. Across the entire spectrum of how people react, the libido just... tanks. It’s like the drive just hits a wall and stays there. Every single time.

Look, I really want to make it clear—and I mean crystal clear—that when those girls were dealing with their issues while on the medication, none of that was actually tied back to Yasmine. It wasn't her fault, period. And honestly? I feel terrible about how everything went down... it’s just a damn shame.

Get away from smoking—seriously, highly recommended! ...and yeah, maybe cut back on the booze too, especially when you're going hard on the weekends.😁So, you're actually starting to take these tablets? Honestly, I mean—wow. It’s about time, I guess. You can’t just sit there waiting for a miracle to drop out of the sky while you ignore the obvious stuff—it’s just common sense at this point. I know, I know, everyone loves to talk about "natural remedies" and all that nonsense, but sometimes you just have to face reality and follow the regimen. Just don't come crying to me when you realize how much of a grind the routine actually is—consistency is a beast, believe me.

I'm not even talking about—well, you know what I mean. It’s just one of those things where people get all worked up over nothing, and honestly, if I have to explain the obvious one more time, I might actually lose it. It's like everyone is walking around with their eyes shut, expecting a miracle when they haven't even put in the basic effort. Not that I'm complaining—heaven knows I've complained enough today—but it's exhausting watching the same patterns repeat itself day after day. Anyway, point being, it’s not even about that specific thing, it's about the whole ridiculous situation surrounding it. Just... ugh. Look, let’s be real for a second—there’s nothing quite like that feeling of being completely and utterly blindsided by absolute nonsense. You know the type. It’s that moment where everything you thought was solid just... dissolves. Total nonsense. Pure, unadulterated garbage. Honestly, it’s become kind of a lifestyle at this point, hasn't it? Just constant, rolling waves of absurdity hitting you left and right while you're just trying to grab a coffee and exist. It’s exhausting, really. But hey, what else is new? Don't even get me started on that—seriously, don't even bother thinking about it, because they’re basically walking cocktails of pure hormones!

...or just go ahead and switch to condoms—find the ones that actually work for you. Then you can get back to enjoying intimacy again without all the extra stress.😍

Here we go again—seriously, what’s the point of taking those pills just to get "protection" if you end up killing your entire libido in the process? Like, why bother? You trade your drive for some peace of mind, and suddenly you’re basically a zombie. It’s a ridiculous trade-off.
Honestly, just go ahead and use condoms—you might as well enjoy yourselves.
And let’s be real—I’m not even talking about that mythical 100% certainty, because let’s face it, you aren't getting that with any contraceptive method out there. None of them are perfect. Period.

I can't for the life of me remember the name of that scale used to measure how reliable different birth control methods actually are... starts with a P... whatever, I'll figure it out later.

Look, if you actually want an answer, you should probably go find some expert somewhere—you know, someone who actually knows their stuff—and have them run the numbers on a scale to see what’s actually safe. Just trust me on this one.

Drew Gonzalez75 said:I agree with you on everything, except for that bolded part. Everywhere I read, it says an IUD isn't recommended for women who haven't had children?😕

Yeah, well—I didn't say which one it was.

Listen, if you’re looking up "gynefix," you’re probably dealing with some serious pelvic floor drama—and let me tell you, there’s nothing quite like that specific brand of physical frustration to make you want to throw the whole universe out the window. It's one of those medical things designed to fix prolapse, basically trying to anchor everything back where it belongs using these little synthetic tapes. Sounds straightforward on paper, right? Like fixing a loose hem on a pair of jeans—except it's your internal anatomy and the stakes are significantly higher than a wardrobe malfunction. Now, look—doctors will give you the polished, clinical pitch about how it’s a "minimally invasive" solution, but anyone who’s actually navigated the US healthcare system knows that "minimally invasive" is often just code for "you're still going to be sore and annoyed for a while." It’s a surgical procedure, plain and simple. You’re talking about mesh being used to provide support, and honestly, the whole conversation around mesh in this country has been a total rollercoaster of controversy and lawsuits. It’s enough to make you wary. I’m not a doctor—clearly, I’m just someone sitting here typing away—but I do know that everyone’s body reacts differently. One person gets the procedure and feels like a superhero again, while another might end up dealing with discomfort or complications that nobody warned them about during that initial, overly optimistic consultation. If you're weighing this option, don't just take the surgeon's word for it because they have a shiny diploma. Ask the hard questions—the ones about long-term durability, the actual risk of mesh erosion (since that's a huge topic in the States), and what the recovery timeline *really* looks like when you aren't being watched by a professional. It's your body, after all—not some experimental lab project. Just stay sharp and do your homework before committing to anything. Non-hormonal spirals—you know, those things they keep pushing on pregnant women—are honestly such a joke. It’s just another thing to add to the endless list of "recommendations" that feel more like mandates sometimes. Honestly, I can't with these medical trends.
I'm not entirely sure—honestly, I don't think they really bother with that here in the States. As far as I know, people around here don't know much about her. Or do they?

I honestly had zero luck because that thing just wouldn't sit right—my OBGYN tried adjusting it a few times and just couldn't get it to work, so I ended up just grabbing a standard T-shaped one instead. It’s supposed to be just as good for postpartum recovery, at least according to what he tells me.

Look, I’m gonna be straight with you—it sucked way more than they led me to believe. They kept telling me it was some quick, five-minute little procedure—you know, the usual "in and out" routine hospitals love to pitch—but honestly? It took way longer than that. Much longer.

And that was my final call—because honestly, I’m done. I never want to touch another pill again for as long as I live.

I don't even know why I bother typing anymore—just feels like shouting into a void sometimes, you know? Anyway, whatever. Catch ya later.👍

Timothy Rogers4 said:Just one question here:
A friend of mine had a dermatologist recommend Diane 35, but when she finally got her test results back and went in to review everything, the doctor just said, "I've actually never prescribed these pills to anyone before, but I suppose I could for you..." 😲
Can you believe that? She basically admitted she’d never even given them to a patient.
I should probably mention that the doctor is over 45... and by that, I mean her age, of course.

I'm wondering, is that kind of response even remotely normal, and should I really be questioning the doctor's expertise at this point?😕

Man, finding a decent gynecologist around here is like trying to find a needle in a haystack—actually, scratch that, it’s harder than finding a parking spot in downtown Manhattan on a Saturday night. It's just ridiculously tough. You go in expecting someone who actually listens, maybe even someone who doesn't look at their watch every five minutes, but instead, you get doctors who treat you like just another number on a clipboard. It’s exhausting, honestly.

Pharmacists just lazily transcribe pill recipes—and it’s not just happening at those local corner drugstores, either. They aren't exactly experts on the nuances, and honestly? Most of them aren't even motivated to get it right.

You think some pharmacist behind a counter knows everything? Please—give me a break. They can’t just look at a prescription and tell you exactly what's best for your specific life—they don't know you, they don't know your history, and they certainly aren't making those calls for you. It’s not that simple.
Forget about him for now—seriously, just let it go.

Seriously, why aren't you people putting some actual pressure on your gynecologists? It’s not like they’re doing you any favors by keeping you in the dark—you have every damn right to know exactly what’s going on with your own body. Knowledge is power, period. Don't just sit there nodding along while they use medical jargon to gloss over the details. Demand answers. Get the full picture. You’re the one living with it, so you should be the one calling the shots.

Look, the bottom line is this—you absolutely need those blood work results in hand first. It’s not just some suggestion, it's the whole foundation. Then, she needs to be sitting down, face-to-face, hashing it all out with her gynecologist. At the end of the day, she's the one making the call on the hormonal stuff—it's her body, her choice, and her responsibility to weigh those options once the data is actually on the table.
Look, there’s a reason why Diane35 never said a damn word about this... let's just say she knows better. If your friend asks you again what you think about the whole situation—and honestly, they probably will—you tell them exactly why she stayed quiet. It wasn't an accident.

Look, if you’re out there hunting for advice on birth control, you can either spend your life scrolling through endless, soul-sucking threads on some random forum—which, let's be honest, is usually just a mess of conflicting opinions and bad vibes—or you can actually get smart about it. Seriously, just hit the web and find some real info. And for heaven's sake, if you're even thinking about starting Diane-35, please—just please—do your homework before you pop that first pill. You don't want to be playing catch-up with your own hormones.
Look, that’s just—it’s huge. Seriously. It’s absolutely critical.
Look, at the end of the day—and I mean really, truly at the end of it—your friend has to make a call. She’s gotta decide what she’s actually going to take. It’s her choice, plain and simple. No sense in hovering or overthinking it for her—she needs to sit down, look at the options, and just pick one. It's that simple, really.

Look, let’s be real—not every kind of hormonal rollercoaster works the same way for everyone. We aren't some cookie-cutter demographic—we're all built differently, you know? It’s just one of those things.

Yeah, it’s definitely because of the pills.
Take a break for maybe a month or two—you'll see the difference immediately—and honestly, you'd be doing your body a massive favor too.
No matter what they claim about how Yasmine has the lowest hormone dose or how much "safer" they've become... I mean, we could go back and forth on that all day... just like my new guy, Giniy, says.

Hormones just tank your libido or kill it entirely!

Clearly, you haven't been on them long enough—honestly, just think about quitting them for good...

That's my advice.

...So, just this past Friday, I went ahead and got the copper non-hormonal IUD installed. Honestly, it’s a game-changer for girls who haven't given birth yet—I just really wanted to get away from Yasmin.
I shelled out $205, by the way.

And look, whatever you do, stay far away from Mirena—seriously, don't even think about it, at least based on everything I’ve gathered and figured out. As for IUDs in general... the whole possibility of an ectopic pregnancy thing... well, that’s why you actually need to get checked out properly.

Hormonal birth control totally kills your libido , which is hands down the worst side effect imaginable. I mean, what's the point of taking pills to prevent pregnancy if I don't even have any drive left to enjoy the sex in the first place (you know what I mean?), not to mention how it messes with your mood...

Do your homework online, look up every single reason, all the pros and cons of whatever you're eyeing, and just remember that we're all different people and everyone reacts to hormonal stuff in their own unique way , but if there's an option, please talk to your OB-GYN about non-hormonal alternatives.

...or just stick to condoms if you aren't interested in having some foreign object inside you... because hormonal therapy—and I'm talking pills here—causes so many issues that you might as well just get used to using condoms that actually work for you.

Anyway, bye and good luck,

Signing off from this thread with the cold, hard truth: there is no such thing as 100% foolproof protection.