Everything sounds lovely and all, but I’m in a total bind here because I need color ink right now. I’ve got a massive exam coming up and I have to print out all my study guides... I don't live near Washington, D.C., so driving all the way there just to pick up some cartridges isn't exactly worth the gas, especially since this is my very last final. If I had known about this setup three years ago, I wouldn't even be stressing... it honestly looks like a killer deal. But seriously, can someone please explain something to me? Whoever owns this printer, why on earth does it refuse to print anything in black if I'm out of color toner??? 🙂
So I’ve got this HP DeskJet, right? But it’s being a total pain... it won't print unless the color cartridges are full. That makes zero sense because I only need black right now. The black cartridge is totally full—I literally just swapped in a brand new one—but the machine keeps throwing an error saying the color ink is empty. 😠 I already tried messing with the settings, switching the ink cartridge settings to black only and setting the main print settings to grayscale, but nothing works. It just refuses. 😲 And get this... even if I take the color cartridge out entirely, it still won't budge. 😕🤷😕
Zachary Sanchez2 said:For me, it’s the same story—Knavon and a heating pad are the only things that really get me through.🙏 Just to clarify how I use them and why:
"What should you do when dealing with painful periods?
If you're sexually active and looking to prevent pregnancy, starting oral hormonal contraceptives is often the best route. These pills help by lowering prostaglandin levels, which are the main culprits behind those cramps.
If you'd rather avoid hormones, you can look into nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to lower those prostaglandin levels. You can find these at any drugstore without a prescription. Typically, doctors suggest taking Ibuprofen (like Advil or Motrin) up to 1200 milligrams a day, or Ketoprofen (brands like Knavon, Ketofen, or Ketonal) up to 150 milligrams daily.
In cases where the cramps are particularly intense, it’s better to take the medication the night before your period starts, or at the very first sign of discomfort. Don't wait until the pain is unbearable to reach for the medicine; by then, the prostaglandins have already done their damage, and the medication won't be nearly as effective. "
So, I was wondering, what’s your typical daily dosage? Up until now, I've been taking three 100 mg tablets a day—one in the morning, one in the afternoon, and one in the evening. I worry a little bit that I might be overdoing it? (Though I only take them during the first two days of my cycle.)
For those of you who deal with this too, what’s the maximum number of tablets you usually take in a single day?
Best,
My doctor prescribed Knavon to me too, but the thing is, one or even two just doesn't cut it for me. I need three or four🤷 and they still won't kick in. So I finally decided I wasn't going to mess around with that anymore and just took some Aleve instead. After about 10 minutes, the pain is gone. That's the only stuff I take, and I always have to have it on hand for whenever the pain hits!
Zachary Hayes57 said:I got my first period 11 years ago, and since then, up until this last one, it’s always come five days early. I get terrible cramps so I have to take pills, and I decided to try Aleve 550mg. My last period started 5 days early, and after taking two tablets within a 12-hour window, my flow has drastically lightened—it only lasted four days instead of my usual six. Could the pills be the cause or is it something else? helppppppp
When I'm dealing with cramps, I reach for Aleve too because honestly, nothing else works. I usually stick to the lower doses since they do the trick for me pretty fast, whether it's the 275mg or the 550mg ones, but I never noticed my period getting lighter like you did! And I don't really see why having fewer days is such a massive issue... I mean, most people would probably be thrilled. Especially me, since mine lasts at least 7 days. You should probably only worry if it stops completely 👍
I've been digging through the threads looking for some answers, but honestly, I haven't found anything that actually helps. So, here I am, just asking... I have larger breasts—which, let's be real, I'd probably prefer to be smaller, maybe a 24D or something—but the weird thing is my nipples don't really react unless it gets freezing cold. And even then, it’s totally inconsistent. One nipple will firm up and look "normal," while the other one just kind of retracts and stays tucked in 😠. I never used to give it a second thought because it wasn't a big deal, but lately, it's starting to get on my nerves 😕🤷😕
Noah Allen8 said:Ah, okay... so, I guess, during that year when you weren't taking them, how was your skin doing then?
It wasn't exactly great either. I honestly thought things were getting worse because I quit seeing my dermatologist, but now that I'm back on Diane, I'm starting to think they were actually the cause—well, I hope so... 👍 Personally, I didn't even notice much of a difference, but my boyfriend certainly did. Ugh, men... 😂 It’s not like I was breaking out everywhere, just enough to be noticeable 😁 and enough that I had to cover up with concealer and foundation if I wanted to go out. But now? That's all in the past. I don't even touch the makeup anymore. 🙂
Noah Allen8 said:Hey, does anyone here have a girl who could basically write a whole novel praising Diane or maybe some other pills that totally cleared up their acne?
So, look, I've been on Diane. First, I used them specifically for my skin about four years ago, then I quit for a year, and now I'm back on them but mostly just for birth control. But honestly? Since I started taking them again, my face has been totally clear, zero acne. Mmm... maybe a stray pimple pops up right before my period, but that's about it...
Carol Scott98 said:You really need to check out Kim Cattrall’s book, 'The Art of Reaching Female Orgasm.' 😍 It’s hands down the best one out there. Honestly, it helps guys actually understand how women work, but it's just as useful for women who aren't quite sure how to handle things on their own. You can probably find it at your local public library. 😁
I stumbled upon this deal for the book online if anyone's interested... obviously, this is strictly adult content. 😁 That's what the post said. 👍
The only way I ever hit a vaginal orgasm is in doggy style, me on top, him on bottom 😁 honestly, nothing else or any other position has even come close to getting me turned on 😢 but hey, I guess anything is better than nothing 🙂 !
I honestly don't get girls who claim they started on birth control and suddenly their periods are shorter, lighter, and totally painless. For me, none of that works 😢 ! It’s not even that I’m in pain every single month, but when it hits... man, I just have to crawl into bed and stay there. Don't even touch me. I’ll bundle myself up under the covers regardless of what season it is and just curl into a ball... and then once I finally settle down, I feel some relief 🙂. But if I can't get to my cozy spot, I just grab some Aleve and the pain actually dulls down—or just vanishes entirely! All those pills they advertise specifically for period cramps? They don't do squat for me, and neither do any of the heavy-duty stuff 😢. I'm just sitting here praying I don't build up a tolerance to Aleve, because at this point, it's literally the only thing that touches these brutal headaches and cramps!!! 👍
So, some study just came out, and apparently, it turns out very few women actually have the capacity for a vaginal orgasm—basically because that whole "G-spot" thing is mostly a myth... so, I guess you should all be thrilled to know that now! And honestly? Men really need to start questioning whether their partner is actually peaking or if she’s just putting on a hell of a performance 😁 It means you're lucky if you actually have the ability to feel an orgasm in two different ways, if you catch my drift 👍
Getting myself to an OB-GYN appointment used to take forever... honestly, it took so much damn courage just to walk through the door. And then there’s that whole debate about whether you should pick a male or female doctor 🤷 People always say the guys are more gentle, which just makes my skin crawl... I mean, why on earth would they be gentler? 😁 Anyway, whatever, I ended up choosing a woman. I've been seeing her for years now, but it still feels like the very first time every single visit. I can't help it, the awkwardness is just overwhelming 😢 and I'm always just sitting there, counting down the seconds until she says we're done 🙂 I don't know... how am I supposed to get over this constant discomfort?
Austin Sullivan6 said:Hey there, I’ve got a question... so... has anyone ever had their period just skip (during those 7 days off), but then everything goes back to normal after starting the next pack of pills? Like, what if the bleeding doesn't happen for one month? Does missing a period always mean you're pregnant? And also, what actually happens if a woman keeps taking the pills while she's actually pregnant? thx🙂
That happened to me a few months ago. Honestly, I was losing my mind because I couldn't tell if I'd actually had it or not. Was it possible I just forgot something? Then I'd look at my supplies and realize I hadn't actually bled, so I started stressing about midterms and finals... the stress was unreal. I was so confused that I ended up confusing my doctor too; she sent me straight to the ER for blood work just to rule out pregnancy 😲 but yeah, the results were negative 😁 so I'm relieved, though they couldn't find any specific reason why it skipped 🤷