#n95

[saeboria]

I made some new valentine mask chains, the first new ones in a while :^) some are still available!

Mask Chains, Jewelry, Earrings, and More

[aring-king-king]

[i-amusemyself]

it makes sense that people who mask seem more attractive to me now bc it's a sign they're empathetic, knowledgeable and kind.

but I still sometimes catch myself feeling drawn to masked people and instead feel like I'm one of those virgin male rats in that study who started finding females in little rat jackets extra hot

[covid-safer-hotties]

[memesofelrond]

[thearchivebaby]

My new favorite thing: People making their reusable elastomeric respirators beautiful! (Usually the Dentec P100 or the Dentec N95, which are NIOSH-certified and reusable.)

(Above is the artist @/nickelpin)

I've been collecting as many of these customizations as I can find, and I think they fall into a few categories:

The first is the colorful distraction, where it seems like the aim is to make the mask colorful and cheerful — less scary — which distracts from the apocalyptic / gas mask vibes, while still being simple enough for everyday wear.

2. The second is make it fashion, where the aim is to just make something that looks so incredibly cool that you feel beautiful wearing it, and it feels like a stylish accessory. These use lots of shiny elements and swirling patterns (all of the below by @/nickelpin)

3. And the third is punk where the mask customization embraces and enhances its non-conforming / resistance undertones. My favorite in this category is by @/andrewshumate, who installed a CO2 monitor and set it up so the filters change color based on the CO2 levels in the space.

[pandemic-info]

Why Are People Wearing Masks in 2025?

Why Are People Wearing Masks in 2025?

A Mental Health Professional’s Perspective

Excellent. Read in entirety.

[weirdtwinz]