nimbleranger17 said:Every single person I know who was stuck in quarantine had friends and family constantly popping in for visits... I mean, seriously, if they aren't allowed to go out, apparently everyone else is perfectly fine to just show up at their doorstep...
Being cut off from the rest of the world for two weeks straight without a single shred of contact is a massive shock to the system, and honestly, it’s a disaster waiting to happen for anyone's mental health.
I honestly can't believe some of the nonsense I have to read online.🙂
It is probably because during those two weeks, they accumulate a mountain of "brilliant" ideas they feel compelled to dump on everyone else.🍿
Jonathan Walker14 said:What about all those claims regarding needing a week of abstinence from sex and masturbation?🤔 Does that actually have any impact on testosterone levels?
For God's sake, did you even read what I wrote? You don't need any special preparations. Just get a good night's sleep tomorrow, wake up early Friday morning, and go get your bloodwork done before work. While you're there, I suggest asking them to check your estrogen levels too, so you can see exactly where you stand.
The things mentioned have zero effect on T levels. The phenomenon being discussed is that famous spike in T values after seven days. The real question is what causes that spike and whether it occurs in everyone. One study showed this in a small group of men, and now everyone clings to it like it's gospel truth.
I was thinking of doing this at some outpatient clinic.☕
Every single lab I listed is registered as an outpatient clinic. It's much easier to register as a full clinic in the US than just as a standalone laboratory.
Alright boys, who has actually gone out and had their T levels checked? What did your results look like? 🍿
By the way, there is absolutely no reason to wait seven days for some mythical "spike." If you want accuracy, just head in tomorrow morning after a solid night's sleep—ideally between 8:00 and 9:00 AM—because testosterone is physiologically at its peak in the morning. You don't even need a doctor's referral to get this done; just walk into a medical lab like Quest Diagnostics or Labcorp. I don't work for them or anything, but I know damn well how many labs and clinics are out there because of my job. You’re looking at a cost of roughly $40. They'll usually have your results ready the same day.
You can get the exact same thing covered by insurance if you're actually experiencing symptoms and have already seen an endocrinologist. Don't bother asking your primary care physician for a referral for sex hormones; they aren't just going to hand those over just because you asked nicely.
Good grief, it’s like they’re crucified on a cross. Honestly, if I were a moderator, I’d be tempted to bash my own head against a wall just having to explain such elementary concepts in this language 🙂 😁
It is highly probable that you have contracted low-risk HPV.
You really ought to schedule a clinical screening. Please be advised that any form of treatment—whether it involves cryotherapy or topical applications like Condylox—must be administered exclusively by a licensed medical professional.
Alright, I have a practical question for you all. 😁
Let’s say I pick up a solid Dell u2311h, but then my PC fails to output 3D at HD resolution. If I decide to drop the resolution down to 1600x900, or even worse, down to 1200p, what am I actually looking at? Is the image going to look like a jagged, pixelated mess, or what?
Alternatively, should I just kill the AA/AF settings and stick to the native resolution? Which option is the lesser of two evils? 😁
Michael Richardson69 said:My Windows is currently set to German. Is there any way to change the language settings within Windows itself without having to perform a full system restore?
If you actually have the original permissions, you should be able to just download the English language pack. Take a look. Here.
Michael Richardson69 said:Now I am wondering how I can verify if it is actually original.
It seems to me that you're running some sort of expired beta or RC version of Windows, which would explain why your PC keeps rebooting every two hours. You really need to get your hands on a final release and perform a clean reinstall.
Jose Miller3 said:Honestly, half of Reddit—including me—is probably just rolling on the floor right now, clutching our sides and gasping for air because this is so funny... 😂
Nope, I'm not. But hey, if I am, you guys and your great-great-grandchildren will be reading about my life story for the next two millennia... 😁 😁 😁
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Jeremy Wood54 said:A buddy of mine has a pretty beefy rig (identical to mine lol), and he’s struggling to stay above 125 fps in CoD4... I’m running Windows 7 too, but I’m sitting pretty at a constant 250 fps! How on earth do you explain that discrepancy?!
It's simple: check the settings. Crank those graphics all the way up, enable 8x or 16x AA/AF—whatever they call them these days—and then just watch your frame rate tank.
Taylor Morales31 said:Every previous update was probably under 200MB, so why on earth is this Service Pack so massive?? We're talking 500MB for 32-bit up to 800MB for 64-bit? Or am I missing something here? Basically, these file sizes just don't add up to me.
Hello everyone. Let's get something straight: a Service Pack isn't just a collection of previous updates. It introduces entirely new features, optimizations, and refinements. Depending on what's being added, the size can vary wildly—that’s precisely why it’s called a Service Pack and not just a "roll-up."
In short, we're looking at faster boot times, improved shutdown speeds, better system stability, extended battery life, and so on. These are all standard improvements; I really don't see why anyone is acting surprised.
p.s. The quote in this post is provided merely as an example; the text doesn't apply exclusively to the quoted user.
rowdyheron80 said:Don't lecture me, I know what I'm doing. About a year ago, I was dealing with this through my OB-GYN, but once I switched over to Yasmin, I just gave up on it. I haven't consulted a doctor about any kind of medication for a full year now; I've just been managing everything on my own as best I can.🤷
Fine, then it is clearly time to see an endocrinologist. There are several non-oral contraceptive options available that effectively suppress androgen activity, so I strongly advise seeking a specialist's opinion.
rowdyheron80 said:It isn’t about finding a cure; we are dealing with a genetically inherited anomaly. I could take birth control just to flood my system with female hormones, but it won't matter—the excess testosterone I already have will just kill them off anyway. 😢
Is it not possible to simply take androgen antagonists? I am referring to medications designed specifically to inhibit the effects of androgenic hormones. I don't mean to sound like I'm lecturing you, but did the endocrinologist actually rule out that specific therapy, or was it simply ineffective?
How am I just now discovering this incredible thread? 🥳
When it comes to homophobia, you have to stay indifferent until it starts affecting them personally—their ears, their mouths ☕. Only then should we start broadcasting gay sex during prime time, continuing until they become completely desensitized 🙂 and even the most conservative grandmother doesn't blink an eye while she's clutching her prayer beads. I’ve lived my entire life as a straight man, and yet nobody ever questions me. I am constantly bombarded with straight movies, straight series, straight commercials, straight documentaries, straight photoshoots, and straight books. ☕ Enough with this tyranny of yours, straight people. 🙂