Posts by placidfox55

rustymaker60 said:I don't get why the guys on this forum even bother reading these threads. 😁

Why shouldn't they? It’s better to stay informed now than to start acting suspicious or accusing someone of cheating later just because their girlfriend is dealing with Candida or BV... 😈

rustymaker60 said:how much stuff am I going to have to read

Ditto. 🙄 😁

Candida albicans is everywhere. It usually triggers vaginal inflammation when your immunity takes a hit—think diabetics, people with immunodeficiencies (whether they were born with it or picked it up), or even just after a round of antibiotics wipes out the good bacteria that keep your pH levels acidic. Sometimes, those "good" bacteria can actually overgrow too, which leads to bacterial vaginosis (not an STI, by the way). You treat the first one with antifungals and the second with Metronidazole.

Walter Myers4 said:How would women actually catch fungus at a pool or from a public toilet seat?🙄

The short answer? Not a chance. 😉 😎

What are you even talking about? 😛 😁 )

Walter Myers4 said:why even be surprised? those are just pieces of a dead egg😁🙄

Aha... 😬 🤣

Walter Myers4 said:they don't have any. I mean, if my partner doesn't brush their teeth before oral sex...

🤣

Are we talking about a partner in the late stages of AIDS with a massive Candida buildup? 😕

No, yeast infections aren't transmissible.

Walter Myers4 said:it’s translucent with white or yellowish flecks.

WTF? 😲 🤣

White discharge is usually translucent, sometimes opaque, and occasionally just thick white stuff—definitely nothing with yellowish flecks.
🙈 🙂 ☕

Ryan Bishop5 said:Hey... I've been having some ovary pain lately, and then this white discharge showed up. There’s no weird smell or anything, and I'm right in the middle of my cycle. Is it possible all of this is connected? Please help. Any advice is welcome.

Yeah! 😍 It's pretty common for women to feel a little twinge in the ovary area during ovulation. That white discharge usually picks up right before you ovulate—it peaks on the day of ovulation and stays heavy for about a day after. It gets that stretchy, mucus-like texture, which is basically nature's way of making things fertile. 👋

Watch your step! 😈 🤣

Sophia White said:.. she had this fungal issue she just couldn't shake, which was tied back to her partner.

Quick reality check: yeast infections aren't STIs. They don't have anything to do with your partner.

ironhawk36 said:Uhh... I guess I'm clueless here 😁 but what exactly is "white discharge"? 😬

White discharge is just standard vaginal mucus. It tends to pick up around ovulation or right before your period starts. Usually, it’s clear or whitish, and it doesn't have any funky odor—just your natural scent. Honestly, most guys actually dig it.

If an infection kicks in (whether it's something passed around or just something that develops on its own), that mucus changes. It might get heavier, turn yellowish or brownish, and definitely start smelling bad.

Raymond Booth12 said:...as if I could even get some action before penetration while things are still being washed inside the shell😁 , but even oral usually just focuses on the clit. Since I like to be thorough, it's already getting on my nerves, not to mention oral after penetration once everything comes out—that honestly just kills me.

By the way, man, don't you leave an unpleasant smell on her down there? 😘

Normal discharge usually doesn't have a bad smell. Maybe your girlfriend has an infection. (It doesn't necessarily mean she's cheating).

Yeah, the liver damage is pretty significant. Even if people who drink occasionally don't label themselves as alcoholics, they’re essentially dealing with the same underlying issues as heavy drinkers.

The best move is to stop drinking altogether. If you find it hard to quit even those occasional drinks, reach out to friends, family, or your doctor. If you're in a major city, look into local clinics or check the help sections in your local paper—there are plenty of specialists and support groups out there.

You sound young. Start looking out for yourself now. 🙂 😎

Sophia Martinez65 said:I think it mostly comes down to WHO is doing the massaging.😬

Drake.

Studies show that sex within a marriage (or a steady relationship) doesn't trigger heart attacks. But those extracurricular activities—where you're dealing with stress, the fear of getting caught, all that jazz—yeah, that can do it. 😲 🤣

Anyway, staying on topic, Scott Allen10 makes a solid point. 😎

driftinggull13 said:. I mean, who around here has actually been eating soy for centuries?

Go ask your great-grandmother how much meat she was actually eating in a week... 😉
Most of her protein came from beans, lentils, chickpeas, whole grains, and a bit of milk.

fadedtrucker19 said:Yeah, true: I've noticed my tolerance dropping over time.
Back in high school, I could grab a small cup of hot chocolate from a vending machine without much drama; nowadays, I don't even dare...

Exactly. For some people, tolerance is there from birth, for others it shows up after their first year, and for some, much later. Some are born with a lactase deficiency, while others develop it later on following certain bouts of gastroenteritis that damage the intestinal lining.

It’s the same deal when someone decides to cut out dairy entirely; those little enzymes produced in the gut because of lactose presence (that sugar that needs breaking down) just stop being produced.

So, over time, if someone with a low lactase level stops drinking milk, they start producing less and less of that enzyme. If they try to drink the same amount of milk they used to handle fine a few months later, they end up dealing with way worse bloating, diarrhea, and pain...

driftinggull13 said:I honestly don't get the logic here. What's the actual issue with milk? Is it an animal welfare thing or what?

I love milk. 🙂 😎
It doesn't bother me at all. Honestly, I'm a big fan of cheese and yogurt too. I eat them pretty regularly, just not every single day.😎

driftinggull13 said:There you go—peas are a better protein source? Sorry, meat is actually a superior protein source. Plus, meat has essential amino acids that peas mostly lack.

Actually, no. Soy has all the essential amino acids. And if you pair beans with whole wheat, you get a complete amino acid profile too. Our ancestors weren't wrong when they ate beans with hearty whole-grain bread. 😉

Peas ARE a better protein source than meat because they don't come packed with animal fats. 😎

Casey Palmer5 said:Our social safety net is just wonderful, really. I’ve been grinding away as a volunteer for 10 months now, basically covering for two people out on medical leave who are still getting their full paychecks while I pull double shifts. Then, after my actual shift, I’m pulling another four hours of side gigs just to cover rent and groceries. All this just to get some official experience on paper so I can qualify for the state exam, only to likely get kicked to the curb after 12 months of free labor. And the permanent roles left by those folks on leave? They’ll go to someone with the right connections. Honestly, I already know exactly who.

I get why you're feeling burned out. Don't go thinking things are significantly better out West. Most people volunteering in spots where they can actually land solid experience and a killer recommendation see it as a win. Plus, they find ways to scrape together enough cash to survive the training period. Not to mention, you usually have to foot the bill for the education itself.

Casey Palmer5 said:On top of that, I'm shelling out about $133 every month for my prescription meds, because apparently... I can't just get those for free.

😢
Is there no workaround?

Benjamin Nelson8 said:It doesn't bother me every single month, but when it hits, it absolutely wrecks me.
I read somewhere that there are specific exercises meant to help with THAT kind of pain.
I'm really not a fan of popping pills.

It’s only the periods that happen after ovulation that tend to hurt. Having a painless cycle doesn't mean you aren't fertile.

Light physical activity—like walking or stretching—can actually help dial down the pain.

driftinggull13 said:The issue isn't calories. The issue is lazy people who don't want to get off their asses and work out, not the milk itself.😉

Sure, you can burn off calories through physical activity.

But ask your grandma how much milk a household actually gets when there are only two cows in the barn. First, the calf gets fed, then the kids, and whatever is left over goes toward cream, butter, yogurt, or cheese...

How much milk do adults actually manage to consume in a day? How much cheese are they really putting on a slice of bread before heading out to work the fields?

(If you don't have a grandma to ask, I'll answer for her: 😬 ) Not much.

Back in the day, when people were actually active, they weren't stuffing themselves with calories from dairy products. Even with an authentic Italian pizza, you won't see nearly as much cheese as we see in modern times. Why? It wasn't because some ancient Italian was tracking his cholesterol; it's just that cheese was scarce (or expensive).

In the US, the dairy industry really leaned into promoting the benefits of milk and calcium—think of those famous "Got Milk?" ads where celebrities pose with fake milk mustaches.

Milk is a great source of calcium. But there are plenty of other ways to get calcium without all the animal fats (which, even a bird on the roof knows, you should avoid these days). Like the article points out, olive oil, fatty fish, and walnuts are much better fat sources.

And for protein, peas (including soy), fish, and chicken are better bets.

boldhound81 said:I stick to Silk Soy Milk and I’m totally fine with it. It has sugar, sure, but it’s brown sugar. I tried the sugar-free versions too, but they didn't really do it for me... 👎

Yeah. If there's absolutely zero sugar, it can taste pretty nasty. It really comes down to the brand—some have more or less sugar, some are saltier than others. A bit less sweet, maybe a touch of salt 😉 (most soy milk already has salt added by the time you buy it), but honestly, soy milk is actually great. You just need a few tries before your palate adjusts to the flavor.

It works perfectly with coffee or tea.