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Walter Myers4 Walter Myers4 Regular
355 messages
joined May 2004
#421 ·
Roger Ramos27 said:Seriously guys, this is a nightmare. 😢 I’ve been fighting this for a year now... My OB-GYN gave me wipes and creams, I use specific intimate washes in the shower, and I swear I don't even let anything touch it!!!!!!!
It ruins everything during sex because I'm just constantly slippery, and my boyfriend says he can't even "feel" me like he used to. 😢
Sometimes it clears up for a few days after sex and then it's right back again...
IT'S AWFUL... This is honestly killing me... I just want normal fucking sex...

Look, you idiot, he's probably passing it back to you every single time... Both partners need to use the Canesten cream to actually kill it. Tell him to go see a urologist or something, the moron. Who knows what else he's carrying around... 👍
Aaron Kim3 Aaron Kim3 Newcomer
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#422 ·
Austin Chavez76 said:with a mushroom dick

😂 😂 😂

Look, I realize this is a serious discussion... but I just couldn't help myself. 😁
Jacob Wilson50 Jacob Wilson50 Active Member
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joined Sep 2016
#423 ·
Austin Chavez76 said:It’s just like fungus, you’re just wasting antibiotics... don't mess around because you could end up sterile, and definitely don't keep things damp!!!!!!!!!!! I mean rinsing and stuff. That just helps the fungus grow. I don't know if Monistat would help, nor Nystatin, because they are ANTIBIOTICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously, go see a gynecologist!

😵😵
How much brainpower does someone need to miss the connection
ANTIBIOTIC = AGAINST bacteria!!!!!!!!!!!
?

I have no clue, but I do know that Austin is being pretty dense here. 😵
George Young3 George Young3 Newcomer
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#424 ·
Austin Chavez76 said:Well, chlamydia is a serious STI, and thank God I’ve never had to deal with stuff like that...

Look, chlamydia is a bacterium. It’s not some massive, life-altering disease if you catch it early enough. And technically, calling it a "disease" isn't quite right—it's just a bacterium (again) that can end up blocking your fallopian tubes, which then leads to all sorts of complications... and so on and so forth.
Chlamydia, mycoplasma, and ureaplasma are basically the only three bacteria (living organisms) that don't have a protective coating (not sure if that's the technical term), which means they can easily migrate to other organs in the body. That’s why people call them "heavy." They are incredibly hard to wipe out... and yeah, you definitely need antibiotics for these specific ones.
As for the girl asking about yeast infections—if you aren't feeling up for using those vaginal suppositories (all those different brands everyone else mentioned above), you could try a warm water rinse with some baking soda. You can use a syringe to gently rinse the area. It might take the edge off that annoying itching, but it’s not going to actually cure the infection.
Anyway, Nystatin works wonders in almost every case of yeast infections (even for babies), and Canesten is pretty much a go-to for fungal issues. Honestly, one dose of Canesten (one suppository) usually does the trick and solves the whole thing...
Anthony Rodriguez58 Anthony Rodriguez58 Active Member
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#425 ·
Austin Chavez76 said:Thanks, I guess... for basically repeating what was already said. My doctor put me on antibiotics for ten days, just because I'm pregnant. There’s creams, there are vaginal suppositories, and now they even have these three-day pill courses, but you obviously need a prescription first.

Alisa—looks like we're in the same boat. She stayed over at his old place before he sold it... everything started happening right there.😳 😉
So, which ghetto are we talking about? Like, which part of the city?

Oona mentioned that antibiotics cause Candida, not that they actually treat it...
Anthony Rodriguez58 Anthony Rodriguez58 Active Member
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#426 ·
amberfalcon13 said:Look, I’m not trying to stick up for Austin Chavez76, but things just work differently here in the States than they do back home.
Prenatal books don't look anything like what we had back home, and it's entirely possible they mention how certain STIs can increase the risk of miscarriage. Doctors here seem to prescribe antibiotics for absolutely everything. You won't find a GP suggesting you try chamomile rinses or eating yogurt to help your situation—not a chance. Personally, if I had a UTI, I’d much rather stick to cranberry tea than jump straight to antibiotics, but unlike my doctors back home, no GP here would even consider that an option. Just speaking from experience, I guess.


CANDIDA ISN'T AN STI, IT'S A FUNGAL INFECTION.
Sandra King86 Sandra King86 Active Member
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#427 ·
Anthony Rodriguez58 said:CANDIDA ISN'T AN STD, IT'S JUST A FUNGAL INFECTION.

It’s all about how you label things... ☕Just semantics, really...
Anthony Rodriguez58 Anthony Rodriguez58 Active Member
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#428 ·
Sandra King86 said:It’s all about the terminology. ☕


Give me a break.
Candida isn't an STD; it’s just a fungus that lives in our bodies. An overgrowth—or candidiasis, if you want to be technical—can be triggered by anything from antibiotics and diet to hormonal shifts, I guess.
John Kim70 John Kim70 Newcomer
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#429 ·
Here is a little more on the subject for those who mistakenly believe the issue is strictly limited to vaginal health:

Candida fungus is actually quite a common resident on our skin and within our digestive tracts. Back before the modern food industry completely reshaped our diets—when what we ate was still largely tied to nature—it rarely posed any significant issues for the average person. Is she overindulging on sugar or alcohol?It’s worth noting that this can multiply quite uncontrollably; if left unchecked, it tends to evolve into an aggressive fungal infection. These fungi actually penetrate the intestinal lining with their roots, allowing Candida toxins to seep directly into the bloodstream, where they circulate throughout the entire body and trigger a wide array of both mental and physical ailments. 😲

This is chronic candidiasis:
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Dealing with indigestion and constant heartburn is a relentless, draining experience that seems to disrupt everything about my day. It’s one of those persistent physical annoyances that lingers far longer than it should, making even the simplest meal feel like a gamble.
Nausea and vomiting.
The winds of curiosity are blowing quite fiercely today.
Stomach pain can be such an elusive thing, really; one moment you’re feeling perfectly fine, and the next, there’s this nagging, persistent discomfort that just refuses to settle down. It isn’t always as straightforward as a simple case of indigestion after a heavy meal at a local diner, either. Sometimes it feels like a dull ache that lingers in the background of your day, while other times it’s sharp enough to make you rethink your entire schedule. I've found that people often jump straight to assuming it's something they ate, but the reality is frequently much more complex than that. Whether it's stress manifesting physically—which, let's face it, we all deal with far too much of—or something more systemic, navigating these sensations requires a bit of patience and a lot of observation. If you're dealing with this, please don't just ignore it; it's worth paying attention to how these pains fluctuate, as those patterns often tell a much larger story about what your body is trying to communicate.
I suppose I should have seen this coming, given my luck lately, but dealing with irritable bowel syndrome is a relentless, exhausting cycle that seems designed specifically to derail even the most organized days. It isn’t just about the physical discomfort—though the cramping is enough to make anyone lose their composure—it is the constant, looming anxiety of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. You find yourself constantly scanning a room for an exit or questioning whether a social outing is actually worth the inevitable misery that follows. It is a heavy, invisible weight to carry through a normal day.
Diarrhea and jail. Not exactly the Friday night plans most people dream about.
It seems like there’s an issue with the service.
Muscle aches can be such a persistent nuisance, really. It’s one of those physical discomforts that seems to linger just long enough to disrupt your entire rhythm, whether it's from an overly ambitious session at the local gym or just the general wear and tear of daily life here in the States. There is something uniquely draining about that deep, dull soreness that settles into your limbs, making even the simplest tasks feel like a bit of a chore. I often find myself wondering if we all experience it with this same level of quiet frustration, or if there's a particular art to managing it that I simply haven't mastered yet.
It’s interesting how we often talk about the common cold as if it were a fleeting visitor—something that knocks on the door for a few days and then moves along. However, when those symptoms start to linger, transitioning from a simple sniffle into what feels like a chronic state of being, the conversation changes entirely. We aren't just talking about a seasonal nuisance anymore; we are discussing a persistent drain on one's vitality that refuses to yield to standard rest or tea.
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Seeing spots before my eyes.
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Rashes, hives, and that relentless itching—it’s an exhausting trifecta to deal with.
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Persistent vaginal mucosal irritation.
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Humor, winter chills.
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Vertigo.
It seems we are touching upon a rather heavy subject—the kind of deep-seated, systemic aches that tend to settle into the bones and refuse to leave. There is a certain weight to discussing such pervasive discomfort, isn't there? It’s rarely just about a single moment of sharp pain, but rather that slow, grinding accumulation of everything that wears a person down over time.
It seems we’ve drifted into the territory of physical discomfort—specifically that localized, stinging sensation one gets in the feet and elsewhere when things aren't quite right. Whether it's a lingering issue from a long day on your feet or something more systemic, it's a nuisance that demands attention.
It seems I am struggling with a rather persistent case of forgetfulness lately.
Eyes that weep.

Other symptoms include:
That intense, nagging craving for sugar, bread, yeast, or even a stiff drink—it’s quite something, isn't it?
There is that unmistakable, unsettling sensation—that feeling of constant churning or bubbling deep within the gut. It’s a persistent, rolling discomfort that seems to simmer just beneath the surface, making it difficult to focus on anything else.
Fungal infections affecting the skin or nails—specifically athlete's foot—can be an incredibly persistent nuisance. It isn't just a minor irritation; these issues often require a very disciplined approach to treatment to truly clear them up.
Reflections on perfume versus cigarette smoke.
The issues that tend to worsen when dealing with dampness and mold.
Does the idea of alcohol excite you? It might actually serve as a significant indicator of one's candidacy.

It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking Candida is strictly confined to the gut or the vaginal tract, which can lead to the mistaken impression that its most damaging effects are limited to just one or two bodily systems.

Diet Against Candide
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Sugar.
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Yeast extract spreads.
I’m not entirely sure what you're getting at with that, but if you're looking for a conversation, I'm here.
Bread.
White flour.
Sir.
grapes
Melons.
Dried fruit. There is something inherently nostalgic about it, isn't there? It’s one of those simple, honest snacks that feels like it belongs in a farmhouse kitchen in the Midwest rather than on a modern grocery shelf. I often find myself reaching for a handful of dried apricots or raisins when I want something sweet but don't want the immediate sugar crash that comes with a candy bar. It’s concentrated flavor, stripped of the water, leaving behind nothing but the essence of the fruit itself. It makes me wonder if we've lost some appreciation for these slower, more preserved ways of eating in favor of everything being instant and processed.
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Every single sugary indulgence.
Everything else that falls under the fermented food or drink category.


ograničite:
Fruit.
milk

You introduce these foods into your diet gradually rather than all at once. By adhering strictly to this regimen, many people find themselves experiencing a significant sense of relief after just one to four weeks.

The fundamental objective behind dieting to combat Candida is quite simple: you are essentially attempting to starve the yeast out.

Food vs. Candids:
It is worth noting that garlic actually functions as a natural fungicide.
Plain yogurt. There really is nothing quite like it when you strip away all those artificial syrups and neon-colored fruit chunks. Just pure, simple, creamy goodness.
Pure, virgin olive oil.

What other approaches are being used to treat candidiasis?
Vitamins and minerals play a vital role in rebuilding our body's natural defenses.
(Note: As there was only one short phrase provided without context or other posts to react to, I have interpreted this as a single, standalone thought expressed by the user.) There is something deeply meditative about working with nightshade buds—that slow, deliberate process of infusing them in oil. It requires a certain level of patience that most people seem to lack these days, a willingness to let time do the heavy lifting while you simply observe the transformation.
Regarding the use of *Lactobacillus acidophilus* to combat Candida, it’s an area where biological science meets practical wellness in a rather fascinating way. Essentially, you're looking at a tactical deployment of beneficial bacteria to reclaim territory within the body's ecosystem. By introducing these specific strains, you're effectively bolstering the "good" microbial defenses, which can help suppress the overgrowth of yeast by outcompeting it for resources and altering the environment to be much less hospitable to Candida. It is a delicate balancing act of internal ecology, certainly, but one that many find quite effective when approached with patience.
With acetic acid, you’ve got a potent fungicide on your hands.
It seems you're asking about antifungal medications like Nystatin. If you're looking for information on how these types of drugs work or their common uses in the U.S., I can certainly help clarify that for you.

Fading away.
When a candida infection finally begins to die off, the body becomes flooded with its released toxins. For certain individuals, this process triggers a resurgence of symptoms that can linger for a week or even two, lasting until those toxins have been fully cleared from the system. It isn't an experience everyone feels, however; the die-off process doesn't manifest the same way in every person.
Watch closely:
Die-off can be quite an intense experience if you’re dealing with a significant overgrowth of Candida, particularly when your body begins reacting to antifungals. It is often wiser to approach treatment by starting with a low dose and gradually increasing it as you tolerate the process. In fact, when navigating this kind of protocol, it really is best to have the guidance of a qualified nutritionist or a specialist physician who has extensive experience managing these specific reactions.

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For quite a few people, this whole illness actually kicked off following a course of antibiotics.
There are several other medications that can potentially increase one's susceptibility to Candida overgrowth:
Birth control pills.
Hormone replacement therapy—it’s one of those topics that people tend to approach with either extreme hesitation or misplaced confidence, rarely finding that steady middle ground. It is a deeply personal journey, navigating the shifting tides of one's own biology, and quite frankly, the sheer volume of conflicting advice floating around the internet can be more overwhelming than the symptoms themselves. Whether you are dealing with the sudden, jarring onset of menopause or managing other endocrine imbalances, the conversation shouldn't just be about "fixing" a problem, but about finding a sustainable equilibrium. It requires a level of patience and clinical nuance that a quick Google search simply cannot provide.
It seems we are touching upon the subject of steroid medications, which is a topic that warrants a certain level of careful, measured discussion. When one considers the pharmacological complexities involved, it becomes clear that these substances are far from simple tools; they carry significant weight and require a sophisticated understanding of their impact on the body.
rapidheron2 rapidheron2 Member
24 messages
joined Dec 2016
#430 ·
Jerry Moore2 said:I dealt with this exact thing a few years back. My doctor in London actually told me I was wearing way too many pants and that I needed to start wearing skirts to let everything breathe (yeah, she literally said that)...🙄 🙄 🙄

😁 Honestly, that London doctor was onto something! Seriously, if you’re struggling with this stuff and can't seem to shake it, my best advice is: JUST WEAR SKIRTS!!!! Ditch the pants entirely, and maybe these problems will just... disappear. 😉 😁
Jerry Newman18 Jerry Newman18 Member
28 messages
joined Jan 2005
#431 ·
Roger Ramos27 said:Honestly guys, this is just awful. 😢 I’ve been fighting this for over a year now... My gynecologist prescribed vaginal suppositories and creams, and I make sure to use only specific intimate washes during my shower, and I absolutely refuse to let it go!!!!!!!
It really interferes with intimacy because everything feels too slippery, and it bothers my boyfriend too since he doesn't "feel" me the way he used to. 😢
Sometimes it seems to recede for a few days, and then during our first time back at it, everything just returns...
It’s HORRIBLE... It’s honestly killing me... I just want normal sex...

I’ve been dealing with this for five months now, too. It flares up and then settles down, but it won't stay away. During those first couple of months, I was strictly using suppositories and applying Plimycol for a while, but it just refuses to clear up. Intimacy can be quite painful for me, fairly often... though it isn't constant; there are weeks where it’s intense and weeks where it isn't, and all the symptoms seem to flare up right before and after my period... I don't know, I've been treating it this whole time and I’ve literally lost all willpower—has this happened to anyone else? I am seriously losing my mind... I’ve tried chamomile rinses and various medications, I haven't worn thongs for months, I try to avoid tight clothing, and I’m extremely diligent about hygiene... yet it still hasn't cleared up... my boyfriend hasn't had any symptoms, no redness or itching or anything, though I'm not entirely sure if he should have used Plimycol too... I'm heading back to the doctor this week... I am truly desperate, it feels like it has just turned into a chronic condition... I started having sex again a few months ago, though it didn't necessarily start then; maybe it actually started even before that, but sometimes I just blamed an uncomfortable feeling on my underwear and didn't pay much attention because as soon as I switched to cotton, that feeling would pass, and I really did wear thongs quite frequently... that’s definitely one of the causes... stress, and all that... it’s a disaster. 😢 Then comes avoiding sex altogether, and skipping oral every single time... yeah, health is the most important thing in any case, but you all know how much these little things can be so frustrating... I don't know... I've completely lost hope that things will get better, even though I know I haven't exhausted every single option; I kept hoping that regular medication and these lifestyle changes would finally break the cycle of infection and discomfort, but it’s still lingering... I don't know... it’s just this pure sense of learned helplessness; even if you were to apply electric shocks to me in a state where I could easily run from the cage, I think I would just stay standing in the same spot and endure them.... 😢
Walter Myers4 Walter Myers4 Regular
355 messages
joined May 2004
#432 ·
Jerry Newman18 said:I’ve been dealing with this nightmare for five months straight now. It flares up, then seems to settle down, then comes right back for more. For the first couple of months, I was religiously using those vaginal suppositories and applying Plymicol for months on end, but nothing—absolutely nothing—makes it go away. Sex is painful, and we have it pretty often... though it’s not constant. It’ll be intense for a week, then chill out for a week, and then everything just hits me all at once right before and after my period. I don't know. I’ve spent this whole time trying to fix it, and honestly? I’ve just lost the will to fight. Has anyone else gone through this? Because I am seriously losing my damn mind. I’ve tried chamomile baths, I’ve used the meds, I haven't worn thongs in months, I try to avoid tight clothes, and I stay on top of my hygiene perfectly... and yet, it’s still there. My boyfriend hasn't had any symptoms—no redness, no itching, nothing—though I'm not sure if he should have been using Plymicol too. I'm heading back to the gynecologist this week. I am genuinely desperate. It feels like this thing has just morphed into a chronic condition. We started having sex a few months ago, though it didn't necessarily start then—maybe even before. I used to blame that uncomfortable feeling on wearing thongs, so I didn't pay much attention since switching to cotton seemed to help. Looking back, that was definitely part of it. Then there's the stress, and all that other stuff... it's a disaster. 😢 And then there's avoiding sex altogether, or skipping oral every single time... yeah, obviously health comes first, but you guys know how frustrating these little things can be. I don't know... I’ve completely lost hope that things will get better, even though I know I haven't exhausted every single option. I really thought that being consistent with the medication and making these lifestyle changes would finally kill the infection, but the discomfort just lingers. I don't know... it’s just this pure sense of learned helplessness. At this point, you could hit me with electric shocks while I'm in a state where I could easily run from the cage, and I’d probably just stand there and take it. 😢

Please, someone tell her. If you're sleeping with your guy and you have Candida for whatever reason, isn't it just common sense that it can pass to him? And it's not just the penis either... you both have to treat it. It makes the most sense because you'll just keep passing it back and forth—you to him, him to you, you to him—until your fungus becomes some kind of super-strain that's resistant to every damn cream on the market.🙄 👍
Jerry Newman18 Jerry Newman18 Member
28 messages
joined Jan 2005
#433 ·
Walter Myers4 said:Please, just tell her straight: if you're sleeping with your boyfriend while dealing with a candidiasis infection for any reason at all, isn't it just common sense that you might pass it to him? And I don't just mean physically—it’s more than that. You both really need to get treated together, because logically, you'll just keep passing it back and forth until your yeast infection becomes some kind of super-strain that's completely resistant to every cream on the market.🙄 👍

That’s true, everything you said holds up, except we use condoms absolutely every single time for protection and I just don't see how it could have passed to him... and even if it had, he would have shown symptoms, wouldn't he? But he didn't have any. 🙂
Walter Myers4 Walter Myers4 Regular
355 messages
joined May 2004
#434 ·
Jerry Newman18 said:Look, everything they’re saying makes sense, sure, but we use condoms *every single time*. Every. Single. Time. I just don't see how anything could have jumped over that barrier... and even if something did, he would've had symptoms, right? But he didn't. Nothing. 🙂

I mean, even with oral sex...
Jerry Newman18 Jerry Newman18 Member
28 messages
joined Jan 2005
#435 ·
Walter Myers4 said:Well, I suppose we could just say oral sex...

You see, it’s the truth... I think I’ve completely lost my mind. 😉
Wouldn't they be at risk for an oral infection then? 😁
Sam Jackson29 Sam Jackson29 Member
17 messages
joined May 2011
#436 ·
All those various creams and vaginal suppositories might ease the symptoms for now—it might even feel like the yeast infection has finally cleared up, right up until the moment it doesn't. 🙄That was my experience, at least. Don't let that fool you. I spent nearly two years being absolutely tormented by Candida outbreaks every single time.

If you go to that pharmacy over in Old Town (though I think you can find it in other places too), they carry ACIDOSALUS, here is the link.

I used it alongside that heavy-duty injection for about ten days. It was supposed to be a full two weeks, but I had to cut it short due to some other issues. It’s been nine months since then, and I haven't had a single flare-up. 🙂And don't get me wrong, I wasn't "inviting" it back. I didn't take probiotics simultaneously either, even though people usually suggest doing that while using the treatment. (Not that the probiotics are bad—they're actually quite good, almost like having yogurt 😁).

Bottom line: it works incredibly well. I cannot recommend it highly enough. 👍

After using this, there is zero chance I'd ever go back to those standard, run-of-the-mill medications.
Michelle Chase3 Michelle Chase3 Member
16 messages
joined Sep 2004
#437 ·
rapidheron2 said:😁 Yeah, well, that London doctor gave you solid advice! Here’s my best tip for anyone struggling with this: WEAR SKIRTS!!!! Ditch the pants entirely, and you won't have these issues to deal with! 😉 😁

You think it's funny, but I have a friend who starts having flare-ups if she wears jeans two or three days in a row. Her doctor actually told her to stay away from them—no airflow, too much moisture, too much heat, and boom, there goes everything.😁
Michelle Chase3 Michelle Chase3 Member
16 messages
joined Sep 2004
#438 ·
Sam Jackson29 said:All these different creams and vaginal treatments are easing things up right now. It actually feels like that Candida issue from last time is gone—at least until the next round hits. 🙄 That was my experience too. Just forget about it. That damn Candida bug harassed me for like a year or two, every single time.

You can pick up ACIDOSALUS at that old pharmacy in the estate—and I think they carry it in a few other spots around town too. Here’s the link..

I was doing that whole thing with the big injections for about ten days. It was supposed to last closer to two weeks, but I ended up stopping early for other reasons. That was nine months ago now, and honestly? Not a single sign of it ever showing up. 🙂And I didn't "provoke" her. And I definitely wasn't drinking it alongside the stuffing, even if that’s what people suggest you do. It’s not bad, though—kind of like yogurt. 😁)

Mostly super efficient. Highly recommend. 👍

After what she went through, there's no way she's ever touching a standard prescription again. Never.

So, how much does that thing actually run me?
rapidheron2 rapidheron2 Member
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Michelle Chase3 said:You think it's funny, but I have this one friend whose health issues start acting up if she wears jeans two or three days in a row. And honestly, her doctor actually told her to stop wearing them because there’s zero airflow—it just gets damp and hot, and then boom, everything goes sideways!😁

Michelle Chase3, you totally misread me. Yeah, okay, I laughed, but I don't actually think it's funny—seriously, go back and read my post. My whole point was that women should probably be wearing SKIRTS way more often to avoid these exact issues. Basically, ladies—get some damn ventilation!😉
Sam Jackson29 Sam Jackson29 Member
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Michelle Chase3 said:So, what’s the damage on that thing?

I can't recall the exact figure off the top of my head, maybe somewhere around $17. But honestly, even if you shell out the cash, it's not going to do much for you. Definitely won't make a dent.

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