Posts by copperraven53

Nicholas Ruiz3 said:I'm 21 and in a long-term relationship. Our sex life has always been fine—no issues whatsoever until recently. My last period was painful and accompanied by an abnormally heavy, white, cheesy discharge. I've dealt with discharge before, but this time it was excessive. Honestly, it was alarming. By the next day, I started feeling a burning sensation, itching, and some mild lower abdominal pain. About six months ago, I had Candida, but I managed to get it under control with treatment. Is it possible that Candida is resurfacing, or am I looking at something else entirely?

If you're seeing cheesy discharge, it’s probably Candida. It makes sense that sex hurts because the fungus just irritates everything up there.

Still, I'd say go see a doctor, especially since you mentioned those lower stomach pains. Better safe than sorry, I guess.

P.S. If it is Candida, check if your guy has any white spots or redness on his tip. If he does, he needs treatment too.

Spasmex doesn't really do much for me, I guess. It’s just too weak. Probably depends on the person, though. My periods are brutal, especially ever since I had that laparotomy.

But, like, back before the surgery when I had that massive cyst, I’d get these sudden, horrific pain attacks whenever it would twist around. Every time I went to the ER, they’d just give me a Spasmex injection and that actually worked.

Adriana, here’s another thread where you can check out some stories. 🙂

Keith Ross7 said:Hey, I’m honestly not even sure how to ask this without sounding totally pathetic...
Has anyone ever had the string snap on their tampon?
So, I put a tampon in, but when I went to pull the string out, it was just gone. Is it actually possible for it to just slide up inside there?!
I know the vaginal canal is only like 4 inches deep and a tampon can't just wander off, plus if I stick my fingers in there, shouldn't I be able to feel it?
thanks

Pro tip for next time: give that string a good, hard tug before you even think about inserting it, just to make sure it’s actually secure.

Since the string clearly gave out on you, maybe try squatting down and using your fingers to see if you can reach it. If that doesn't work, listen to melloworca6 and just head straight to the doctor.

melloworca6 said:All we need now is for the movie theater to let us wet ourselves halfway through, and then the whole experience would be complete. (By the way, I know plenty of women whose bladder control isn't quite what it used to be, especially after having a few kids, so this kind of thing happens to them 😲)

That’s why you gotta start doing Kegels the second you find out you're pregnant 😳
(Supposedly you can start right now since they apparently make orgasms way better 😁 )

gentlesailor25 said:One time, my ovulation pain was actually worse than my period!🙏 Usually, it's just a light ache, but that was different. And honestly, it seems like it's been getting worse lately. When I was younger, I didn't even realize what ovulation was.🙄

Anyway, I feel like I’d gladly trade these intestinal cramps for that kind of brutal pain instead.😁 Because at least then, if things got really bad, an ER doctor could actually do something for me. As it stands, what am I even supposed to do for this?!😢

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Does anyone have experience with whether antispasmodics actually help with this?

I used to mix Ibuprofen and Advil during my period (you know, for the cramps), but honestly, even that didn't do squat for me 🤷

Jason Morgan said:I actually got it, and honestly, I wasn't even hurting 🤔 All I felt were those little cramps—you know, that dull ache you get a day or two before the real destruction starts. But here’s the kicker: 😬 I just finished a heavy course of horse antibiotics yesterday. Is it possible that’s why I’m feeling fine? It feels like the only logical explanation, but does anyone actually know the science behind why that might be? 😁

Maybe? Could be, I guess. 🤷 Honestly, who cares? As long as it doesn't hurt, you're winning. 😁

melloworca6 said:Ladies, does anyone else get these mild cramps a few days before your period actually starts?

As if dealing with the actual cramps on day one isn't enough, and then having them again the next day—now lately, I’ve been getting these cramps a couple of days early. 🙄 Sure, they’re way milder than when my period actually hits, but it still gets on my nerves.

I never really had bad PMS symptoms before (except for my boobs getting huge), but ever since my endometriosis surgery, it's been a whole different story. Now, I get these light, random cramps every single day leading up to it. And when the period actually shows up? Total disaster. I'm literally throwing up from the pain. 🙄

driftingpilot52, I'm pretty sure open windows have zero to do with your itching.

Since you're on Clavocin, it's most likely a yeast infection—super common side effect of antibiotics.

Of course, could be something else too. Either way, you should probably just go see a gynecologist.

hollowsailor48 said:Since Sasha hasn't bothered to reply to my DM (because let’s face it, she probably doesn't even know why she handed out the ban in the first place. Likely just one of those bad days)
Can someone with a functioning brain please explain to me how this post qualifies as trolling? 🙏
Is there any greater truth than what I laid out here? 🤷 (maybe it comes off as sarcastic or cynical or whatever buzzword people are using these days). But honestly, it was sound, realistic advice. If I were a woman I would have taken it, or at least perceived it that way. The fact that she failed to grasp it is her own problem. (maybe she should have read it twice) 🤷

My bad, really sorry I had the audacity to go to sleep instead of staying up all night chatting with you. My sincerest apologies.🙄

And please, stop lying. I did answer your DM and explained why you got flagged, but apparently my explanation wasn't enough for you since you just wanted to keep dissecting that one post forever.

So, let me repeat: you got flagged because here at ZZ we have zero tolerance for trolls who jump into threads just to talk down to people and act like they're smarter than everyone else. On a thread like "Am I pregnant?", sometimes we try to "educate" users about irresponsible behavior (so I get your "enlightened" vibe), but we actually do it by giving helpful advice on how to stay safe.

We definitely don't do it by saying stuff like "condoms are cheaper than diapers." If anyone else said that, they'd get a permanent ban, but since this is your first time—at least from what I've seen on ZZ—I decided to just give you a warning.

Nathan Baker, look, like you already know and have been told before, we don't do moderation talk here. Go hit up the site admins for that.

Nathan Baker said:A missed pill could always result in pregnancy. It might, or it might not. Even having unprotected sex during fertile days doesn't necessarily lead to pregnancy. Taking your pills consistently isn't paranoia; it's just a sign of maturity and responsibility.

Look, Sashica, please—every warning is welcome here, truly. But I hadn't even given Noah Myers8 a second thought until this post appeared, and then her advice telling another user to just double up on their dose actually led that person to do exactly that. It was completely useless, and frankly, I don't know what else to call it besides sheer stupidity. The original quote is just as bad. People on these forums tend to follow the lead of a single post like that. Next time, someone might think, "Oh, look at that, if I miss one, it won't matter, there's no chance I'll get pregnant." Honestly, it surprises me that posts like these aren't deleted immediately. I suspect I'd be banned less often if I didn't feel the need to constantly step in and point out these kinds of things.

If you'd actually read Yasmina's instructions instead of immediately jumping on another user (just like Sabina should've done), you'd see the manual itself says if you miss a pill in week one or week two, you take it as soon as you remember, even if that means popping two pills at once. In the first case (week one), you’re supposed to use extra protection like a condom, but in the second case (week two), the contraceptive effectiveness is still there (no extra protection needed). For the third week, there are two different ways to handle it.

So, yeah, not all birth control pills are the same. Some brands say don't take two at once if you miss one, while others totally allow it. Bottom line: read the damn instructions!

Obviously, nobody's saying that even if you take your pill perfectly on time every single day, nothing is 100% foolproof when it comes to pregnancy—not hormones, not condoms. But I really don't see why there needs to be this massive panic if someone is just following the package insert and their doctor's advice.

Laura Mendoza6 and Nathan Baker, seriously, chill out with the attitude. Please stop fighting like this.

Anthony Cruz12 said:I took two yesterday—though my stomach has been acting up ever since, feeling all crampy, almost like I’m about to start my period... then I went to the bathroom and noticed a tiny bit of spotting, but nothing else after that.
But today, starting this morning, my abdomen just feels like I have😕

If I finish this entire pack, this Friday would be my last pill. Then I take a seven-day break, and on the eighth day, I start a new pack of 21, right? Is my protection compromised now because I missed one—and if so, how long am I actually at risk?🤷

I honestly don't get why you won't just read the medication guide. The Yasmin instructions explain exactly what to do if you miss a pill—it breaks it down by week, telling you precisely when you're still protected and when you aren't.

Don't freak out, being able to reach your cervix is totally normal. 😉

So, where are you at in your cycle? Some women use "cervix checking" as a way to track things when they're trying to get pregnant.

Basically, during the first half of your cycle—before ovulation kicks in—the cervix feels firm (kind of like the tip of your nose), sits low in the vagina (so it’s super easy to reach), and stays closed and dry.

Around ovulation, though, things change. The cervix softens up (more like feeling your lips), opens slightly, and moves higher up (making it harder to reach). It also gets sensitive and wet with cervical mucus, which I guess helps sperm make the trip to the egg. A few days after ovulation, it goes back to being firm and closed again.

Karen Garcia32 said:Hmm... but I don't get it. Why wouldn't they see anything on a Pap smear? I know a Pap smear doesn't specify which exact bacteria are involved, but shouldn't it at least show if there's an inflammation or something going on?

My Pap smears have been totally fine for years, yet I still dealt with all kinds of bacterial issues on my cervix.

You definitely need to get swabs done.

Angela Wright said:😢 kinda sad... I feel that too. Maybe the whole mess isn't even that bad, honestly. Like, when you realize there are people dealing with paralysis or whatever, you just end up feeling super grateful for everything else your body can actually feel.
I did a little digging on some US forums, and apparently, some women get their sensation back, but it takes forever—and for others, it just never happens.

Exactly. You gotta be thankful, because when you look at how much worse things could be, this isn't the end of the world. 😉

Anyway, if you go down there and realize you can't feel anything, just remember it’s because you finally got your little baby, your precious little thing. Suddenly, that numbness doesn't seem like such a huge deal anymore. 😍

I mean, I'd totally take it if it were for that reason instead of just stupid endometriosis, but hey, it is what it is.

I haven't had a C-section, but I did have a laparotomy, and honestly, the incision looks exactly the same. For me, there’s zero sensation above the cut. I can't really offer much comfort here, since my doctor basically told me the feeling probably isn't coming back at all. It’s been a year and a half since my surgery, and still nothing.

At first, it really, really bugged me, but I guess I've just gotten used to it and accepted it now.

The part I miss most is when my husband would kiss me right there while we were being affectionate. 😬

vividhawk32 said:My daughter is in 7th grade and we just got the notice about the Merck vaccine. I found some info saying it protects against the 4 most nasty and common types, but also that the vaccine hasn't been fully tested. Does anyone have experience with it? Honestly, I don't want my kid dealing with side effects, but if the vaccine actually works, I want to take the chance and get her vaccinated since it's free right now—otherwise, you're looking at 3 doses for about one $333 ($1000 total). Thanks in advance.

There are plenty of people sharing their experiences right here in this thread.

Also, if you want to dig through more stories and opinions, check out these two old threads over in the Women's Corner: THIS ONE and THIS ONE. Or check RID: THIS ONE.

Maybe some folks will chime in here with new updates too. 🙂

Jason Morgan said:I tried that. It didn't go well. I couldn't lie down, I couldn't sit up, I couldn't even think straight. Eventually, my mother suggested I just take some Tylenol. So, I did. Shortly thereafter, I lost consciousness in the bathroom—nearly met my maker, actually—and spent the next twenty-four hours shivering and sweating in a fetal position.

I'd like to think I know my body better than I did during that particular ordeal 🤷

New Age spikes won't save you. When it hurts, it hurts. No amount of magic, "finding your center," or focusing on your inner self and other spiritual nonsense is going to cut it—unfortunately, it’s just chemistry that does the trick.

Facts. I actually tried to quit the pills once and switched to some herbal tea for cramps, but yeah, total fail.😢

Honestly, you can't do it without meds. Even with them, it still sucks, so without them? Forget about it. I try to limit it to just those two days so I don't wreck my system too much, I guess.

I don't take painkillers for anything else—not even when a migraine hits so hard I'm seeing stars and feeling numb—but period pain? Yeah, that's a different story.

melloworca6 said:For me, it was a total game changer.

Since I can't touch ibuprofen or anything like that—my stomach is already a disaster zone, and if I take those things, my stomach hurts way worse than my actual cramps—I have to stick to what works. Paracetamol is useless on day one; I end up popping them like candy because they're too weak, but at least they don't wreck my stomach. Then I happened to notice the Spasmex instructions say it's fine to take during your period. I tried it once, and honestly, those tablets are great for me. I'll just take one Spasmex, and maybe one paracetamol if the pain gets absolutely insane, and then I'm good.

What really got to me was how, besides the uterine cramps, I also get these massive intestinal spasms. It makes my whole midsection ache and I'm running to the bathroom every thirty minutes. Using this at least keeps that to a minimum.

Same here. On the first day of my period, I definitely deal with digestive issues too. I guess those cramps probably trigger it all.🙄

Kate James21 said:Copperraven53, I already told Nathan Baker quite clearly that I have no interest in further arguing here and certainly no desire to collect strikes, and if he wants to continue this debate, he can reach out via email. Haven't I made that clear? 🙂

The clinic has an ultrasound machine and everything, but as for why they haven't used it yet, I honestly don't know... 🙂 This time they will perform the scan, and if they refuse, she can simply find another provider, and that would be the end of it. 😉

So, since there’s an ultrasound on file, next time just demand she actually does it. Some OB-GYNs—like how Lee Lee2 said—love to cut corners on referrals or equipment. Honestly, a ton of girls on this forum have dealt with that exact same thing. But once patients actually stand their ground and insist on the scans or exams, they usually cave. If they don't? Yeah, maybe it's time to find a new doctor.

I guess her gin will turn out alright in the end. Fingers crossed!

Kyle Lee4 said:How does Ibuprofen affect you? It gives me chronic headaches and dizziness. I took it once and experienced such terrible side effects that my own doctor advised me to stop taking it entirely, as it clearly doesn't agree with my system.

Look, I take it, even though it totally wrecks my stomach and makes me nauseous. But honestly, my period cramps are way worse, so I suck it up and take it anyway. 🤷

I’ve tried all sorts of stuff over the years—Voltaren, Ketoral, herbal teas for cramps—but nothing really hits the spot completely. Ibuprofen dulls the pain enough that I use it, even if I'm still getting absolutely crushed by pain on day one. 🙂

One thing I've noticed during my cycle is that I get these insane cramps and pressure all over my pelvis, and while that's happening, the flow is super light. Then suddenly everything just lets go, and once that happens, the pain eases up a bit. So, I usually toss in some Spasmex on that first day since it's a spasmolytic and helps relax the cramps.