[nixdvn]

BROO my comics genuinely looks better like this WHY HAVE I JUST STARTED USING THIS APP RAAAAH

[nyaa]

2007-03-01

[wizardarchetypes]

i know not every local kink scene is the same but the one where i used to live was phenomenal. it even had introductory courses in the conference room at a local library that existed solely to introduce beginners to safety. anyone experienced in the scene—even if they were married to a beginner—weren't permitted because the goal was to separate newbies from anyone who might be influencing their experience and get down to the nitty gritty details of safety, empowerment, types of boundaries, safe words, how to ask for help if necessary, etc. it was extremely straight-forward and even very fun.

the people putting on the events had training and qualifications in sexual health & safety too and they even organized many of the most popular public kink events & sex parties in the area.

and now when i talk about this space and BDSM being crucial to my recovery as a rape survivor, people will become shocked and appalled because (to repeat myself from a previous post) our society frames sexual violence as something perpetrated by strangers in the night and something we heal from in solitude—often assisted by a sole, tender sexual & romantic partner.

we're supposed to meet the love of our life and trust our healing solely in their hands.

and that works for some people and that's good!

but for me personally, expecting that of me feels like telling someone I survived a drowning accident and I really want to find the courage to swim again, and people give me two options:

Use apps and go to bars looking for someone random to take me swimming again. They can tell me their credentials as a swimming instructor, but I have no real way to check those qualifications and I can only hope they don't intentionally or even unintentionally harm me in the water. If they do harm me, all I can do is move on and start searching for a new random person to try again.

Go to Swim Camp at the YMCA to be reintroduced to swimming by well-known instructors with proven skills and lifeguarding certifications. As I gain confidence and independence, I can count on them to continually answer my questions and provide further training. I will be surrounded by other swimmers—both new and experienced—to help me along the way, and if someone is engaging in risky behavior, I can report it to the instructors.

And then when I say, "yeah I choose YMCA Swim Camp" people are like, "No that's the wrong answer. What's wrong with you?"

[themoorishwitch]

[itwashotwestayedinthewater]

To me in 2016: if youre still on this website, fuck you but i understand

[itwashotwestayedinthewater]

girl youre not gonna believe this

[zanyssins]

The most loved in the deepspace💕🐺

[neyiarts]

awoo milk 🐾

lost wolfie.

if found, please return him.

[angelotheque]

[johnny-depp-is-loved]

[banhmigoddess]

you don’t need to reinvent yourself this summer; you simply need to return to the things that make you feel most like you

[amrv-5]

Does anyone know what to do about the temperature and also the prices

[nightonblogmountain]

[blackcoffeecinnamon]

Clare Turlay Newberry (1903-1970)

Cat Napping,  before 1940

[depsidase]

[chibihobbit]

YEAH. TRY NOT TO GET TOO ATTACHED. CUZ THEY'LL RIP HIM FROM YOUR POOR, WEAK HANDS

[libraford]

Googled something about quick hydration and it suggested big jug of water, couple tbsp pickle juice, dash of lime juice.

Its surprisingly tasty????

[libraford]

Pleased to report that after a day of this i am not longer craving caper brine and my mouth is not dry as usual. There's some good suggestions in the notes too that I want to try.

-ancient roman posca: water, red or white wine vinegar, honey, salt, herbs (coriander, mint, thyme)

-switchel: water, ginger, vinegar, sweetener, lemon, salt

-ayran: yogurt, water, salt, mint

-Agua pepino: water, cucumbers, lime, sugar, optional mint.

[libraford]

I have been reminded of:

-shrub: vinegar, sida water, elderberry (or other berry), sugar.

[libraford]

I have now been informed of

-sekanjabin: honey, vinegar, mint, water.

[libraford]

"Wow, I wonder why this post was popular this week."

-sees the reports of the heatwave in Europe-

"... ah."

[nudityandnerdery]

Hey, we’re in line for some absurd temperatures here in the southwest this week. This is very important to know and keep in mind. Be safe, stay hydrated, stay out of the sun as much as you can.

[katajainen]

For my fellow Europeans south of us who are currently suffering from extreme heat. Stay safe!

[belovedapollo]

I’d also like to add this

Additional you can also put them on your palms, also, make sure to always use a light towel or kitchen paper and don’t put the ice bags directly onto your skin!

[adamsmasher]

WE WERE ON JEOPARDY!!!!!!!!!!

[rouge-the-bat]

thank you for coming to my this #mythis