My first venture into hormonal BC was shitty. I had to be on it for a medicine I was taking that could cause birth defects. This time I have to get on it because after that lovely steroid shot into my lumbar, I was having a period every other week. So, I decided since the last go around made me a moody, depressed, raging bitch, I would try that low level hormonal BC, Lo Loestra. So far, it is awesome. I feel completely normal with no side effects and have even asked el husband and he thinks I am my usual self too. I just set an alarm on my phone to make sure I take it at exactly the same time each day, because that is important with this pill. 5/5 stars. Just thought I'd share in case anyone was thinking of starting a hormonal birth control or was thinking of changing what they use.
My girl was on Ortho BC for the first two years of our relationship. The week before her period she was a nutcase and basically after a while I gave her an ultimatum to go see her doc about the BC or we were done. It got that bad. She changed up and it's a completely different experience. It's like she's on horse tranquilizers in comparison.
I was (and still am, really) really hesitant about any kind of hormonal medication. However, there are certain reasons to go on it and I need to find the one with the fewest side effects possible. I guess it really just comes down to your personal body's chemistry because some women have vastly different experiences on the same medicine. I'm just glad that I seem to have found a good one on my second try. The first go around was terrible and just reinforced all my reasons to not mess with that stuff to begin with.
My venture into HBC was with the patch, late last year. Fuck. That. Shit. right in its ear with a spiked dildo and cat litter for lube. I was borderline suicidal and couldn't get out of bed without crying. It was so bad I had colleagues pulling me aside asking if I was okay. Ripped that shit off, and within THREE DAYS my outlook changed. Never again. I'll swallow. Also...Ladies I need perspective. My hair is growing out. When it's long...it's this long red crazy (think Jean Grey) mess of waves and it's very wild and thick. It's pretty, when I fix it. When I don't, I usually pull it up in a messy bun and wear a baseball cap. If I worked in ANY other profession, it would be a HUGE pain in the ass because I would have to do something with it more than once or twice a month. It's a two hour process to work with it, and frankly, it's heavy. That said, it's a pretty head of hair, and I could wear fun makeup with it, more dramatic styles, and it not overpower my look. When I had my pixie, I felt like a rock star. I still have to "do" something with it, but nothing crazy because I have cowlicks, and as long as they're moving in the general direction, it works. It's easy, but I have to get it cut every four weeks or so. I loved the look, loved most everything about it, but dressing up or trying to do anything feminine was kind of hard because hair is such a part of femininity. Because I'm so undecided I'm just letting it grow for now. BUT - I see pics of the pixie and I kinda miss it. Thoughts?
So TiBettes, today I got proper make up for the first time ever. And I have NO clue how to wear it. Help please? Tips would be nice.
I found YouTube makeup tutorials when I was learning how to do makeup. I liked makeupbytiffanyd and kandeejohnson.
Dear TiBettes, This is a legit question...is it appropriate for an almost-30 year old to go out in public without a bra? (Public as in to dinner or a bar, not to work or class). I did this all the time in my early to mid-20s. Now, I'm not so sure. I have a few tops that have backs too low for a strapless bra. I'm not sure about nipping at 29. For the record I am not greatly endowed: 34B. Is this OK or am I venturing into Gross Old Lady territory?
I vote nay. Cuz if there's a stiff breeze, it's gonna be nipple town. Just get some super comfy thin bras. They can be all elastic and cotton and offer zero support. More like a boobie shield.
You can get those stick on boobie covers. You aren't in gross old lady territory but possibly venturing into not classy territory. Depends on your personal image preference.
I think it all depends on your own comfort level. I rarely go out in public without a bra on (I'm 23, 34C) because I find myself wondering if people can tell and feeling kind of exposed. But if you can go braless and feel good about it, more power to you. If my chest was a teeny bit smaller, or I had turned into a little less of a prude in my old age, I would go sans bra way more often.
Has anyone read the Crossfire series of novels. It's similar to the 50 Shades series, except the female protagonist doesn't have to be forced to eat and the sex isn't bondage, although the scenes are just as intense. I just started the first one, and it's pretty good. It's well-written and the plot progresses believably.
Hello TiBettes, My girlfriend has a 13 year old (going on 14) daughter who is great 95% of the time. I'm looking for some female insight on how to deal with the other 5% of the time. If you think you can offer some, it would be appreciated. Thanks.