Skincare General
Post your skincare questions, routines, recommendations, rants, raves, product recs, etc.
I'll start with my routine that's finally working for me:
AM:
Thayer's unscented witch hazel (as a toner)
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
PM:
Pond's cold cream cleanser
Thayer's witch hazel toner
Cosrx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid (leave on for 15 minutes)
Oil cleanse with mineral oil
Remove with Pond's cold cream cleanser
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
A big ol' slab of vaseline all over my face
How do some women have such gorgeous hair? They don't need to brush it, use conditioner, or buy super expensive products. It just works. They don't even know what they have because they're so used to it.
What's their secret?
products to get rid of acne for sensitive skin? preferably something strawberry but i don’t really care about that i just wanna get rid of this shit cuz it’s annoying me
(pls no drink more water or no more sugar just give me some products)
Diet Thread
Who here is on a /diet/?
I'm 5'4 and 165lb and trying to lose some weight. I started a diet yesterday. Trying to eat lots of veg and lean proteins and keeping my total calorie intake below 800.I'm so hungry tho
How's your diet going?
Anti-Aging DIY
The average life expectancy in my home country is around 78 years for men and 83 years for women. Living longer has long been the norm in industrialized countries. But 78 years is too short for me and many people feel the same way. I would rather prefer 150+.
For example, Sam Altman recently invested 180 million dollars in a start-up that promises an extra 10 healthy years, Peter Thiel is investing in "young blood", i.e. blood from young people that is injected into old people to achieve a rejuvenating effect.
What are Laion's tips for living longer and healthier? Standard tips are intermittent fasting, exercise, vegetables and a small amount of nuts every day. Will we be able to replicate future therapies based on immunosuppressants ourselves? If so, how complex is that?
Are there any interesting studies that show how you can effectively prolong your life?
Binge Accountability thread
Anybody can post under here to keep themselves accountable and for support.
Adhd thread
how does adderall affact you
Artificial Wombs
The technology behind artificial wombs has made leaps and bounds in recent years and we will soon see human trails. Right now they are only for premature babies that need more time in the womb, but someday they could fully gestate a baby from zygote to neonate. Personally, I think this will be the technology to end sexism once and for all. When childbearing is no longer associated with womanhood we will be valued for more than our reproductive systems. I can't wait, but I want to know how the other nonas feel.
Piercings and other body modifactions thread
Do you have any piercings/body mods? Are you happy with them?Planning to have more in the future?
What are your thoughts about them?Let's discuss.
I have 7 holes in my ears so far (two for industrial piercing,one for tragus,two for earlobe and two for cartilage)I plan a smiley piercing and one daith,nothing more.I always wanted piercings around my mouth (snake bites etc.) but i fear that it'll affect my career in a bad way so i mostly avoid my face.
What hairstyle do you like on guys?
Gothic/Alternative Thread
It says that general fashion is permitted here, so how about a gothic/alternative fashion thread? Western, not gothic lolita.
Gothic rock started in the UK in the 1980s and is an offshoot of post-punk. The subculture that was based on the music survived through the decade and to this very day still has many "followers". Many fashion styles have been connected to goth, and they will be discussed here.
A list of some goth bands (NOTE: There are way more bands than I listed. I just posted the more popular ones):
Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cure, Alien Sex Fiend, Christian Death, 45 Grave
Black Tape For A Blue Girl, Love Spirals Downwards, etc.
Such styles include 1980s goth, deathrock, victorian, cybergoth, etc.
Some shops:
https://shrinestore.com/
http://www.heavyred.com/
https://goodgoth.com/
https://www.crashbangboomonline.com/
https://www.galleryserpentine.com/
https://restyle.pl/main-eng.html
Obviously, those listed above are not the only stores! Feel free to link shops you like, post photos for ootd or outfits you enjoy, stories, etc.
Has anyone tried castor oil before?
Laundry and other adulting advice
Teach me laundry
Had neglectful parents, mother especially thought me 0 adult skills or knowledge. I didn't know I'm meant to change my period pads more than once a day until femanons on 4chan pointed it out… Embarrassing. Hopefully this thread can be found useful or interesting for others as well who've been unsure.
Here's some questions to start off:
>When my black underwear is bleached out red from bodily discharge, or when other underwear develops deep permanent white-ish stains, that's a sign to throw them out cuz they develop bacteria, right?
>How often do you do your personal laundry? Is it only til hamper is full? Every weekend even if not much clothes to wash?
>Do you always use fabric softener for your cotton clothing when you wash?
>Does color sorting matter?
>Is 20c fine to use on all cotton except for underwear to extend the lifespan or is that not efficient enough to kill off the bacteria? Is it better to always default to 30c or maybe even 40c?
>What exactly even is "rinse and drain" mode, is it for further rinsing clothes without detergent to ensure the soap is fully washed out of the clothes?
>Any laundry brands you'd recommend specifically that make a difference?
>How hot do you wash your underwear, would you wash at 95c if your machine has the option? Do you use detergent specifically designed for underwear?
>Do you wash second hand clothing immediately when you get them home?
>How often should a beanie hat be washed in your opinion, assuming it is worn daily. How about sweatshirts and hoodies worn daily or sweatpants?
>How many wears or how often every few weeks do you wash your bras?
>Good budget bra brands for EU 70J-K tits? I heard Gorsena or similar sounding polish brand is good.
>How to make cheap perfume actually "burn" into my clothes, make it last even after washing them?
OK so I have switched from a Fluoride based toothpaste to a Nano Hydroxypatite one and my teeth feel less sensitive. I'm switching different things in my diet ( mainly sugar ) to see if that is also in play.
Anybody else here that has experienced this?
Which Tinted Lip Balm Do You Use?
I think they adds a more natural and subtle color that lipstick but they also prevents chapped lips
foodspo
Having big boobs is uncomfortable as fuck and it sucks. The sweating and just back hurting constantly.
Why do skinny girls even want these?
watery discharge
the most embarassing thing just happened
i live at home with my family and i was wearing bra pants and a oodie – thank lord i did because i had 10 second non stop disscharge running down my leg. so embarassed because it was on the floor and down my leg luckily my oodie was worn because it literally saved me from my family seeing it
Does anyone have any good white foundations?
I'm a darker skinned gal who's going to a fancy dress party as a clown/jester. I've used white face paint and it is dismal. No coverage, just looked ashy. Most white foundations I've seen use models who are naturally quite light skinned,and I'm not sure it'd be full coverage on my skin. Any one got good brands? I'm willing to spend 15 dollars on this.
Clitoral Adhesions/Keratin Pearls?
I sometimes get these small, slightly itchy or painful bumps or nodules right under the “hood”. I’ve used a q-tip to try and remove them, but that can be painful too. Did some googling and found out what they’re called, but no idea how to prevent them. Any tips?
Let's share our bodycare routines~
☆ On a weekly basis I like massage my body + scalp with oil. Coconut oil>>>
☆ Rn I don't own any massaging tools but I will buy maybe one if its on sale
☆ Tea tree oil for a smoother ass
☆ Thinking of buying soap made with goat milk
calisthenics general
Can you do a handstand? I'm trying teach myself but progress is slow.
Is it normal to want a prosthetic in place of a healthy limb?
First time posting, probably messed something up, sorry if so.
Its not ‘from the moment i understood the weakness of my flesh it sickened me’, but more, i think i would look so fucking hot with an entire arm made out of hydraulic-mechanical type beast machinery. I feel as though that is how Im supposed to look. But yeah, i feel pretty disgusting thinking this given that people genuinely struggle with disabilities as a result of being an amputee.
What women's beauty trends do you find ridiculous?
Shoes
~by Fendi
How do I get stronk?
35 dpo.
i am 42 years old and slowly going crazy and feel completely desperate. Am I pregnant or not? Or are these just evaporation lines?
please need some emotional support
Veganism Thread
Have you tried going vegan? What are your thoughts on it?
Beautiful Wedding Dress by @bretagnestudio (Instagram)
I tried to quit coffee but I miss the bitter taste too much. Hmm maybe I should alternate between it and other drinks. I probably have some mineral deficiencies too because last night I wanted to eat something chalky and cigs.
I like dates… so sweet in a controlled manner. They should make more variants of date chocolates.
I really love cherry tomatoes. I think they motivate me to eat better for some reason. I need to buy gooseberries.
What are the physical qualities that you find feminine and beautiful in a woman?
What makes you think "She's beautiful"?
'crazy bitch' hairstyles
so i've had every 'lesbo' hairstyle possible from the skinhead to the botched mohawk to modern mullet and i'm currently rocking a virgin hair bob… and i'm getting restless because my hair looks too natural. but i've melted my hair with bleach before, burnt a hole in my wallet from trying to fix it. ive fried my hair trying to give it a broccoli perm when i had a bowl cut late 2023. not good either.
anyway, i look too normal and people assume i'm a normie instead a weird person so they get too comfortable making me uncomfortable.
for dyed hair, ive had 'lib blue hair' to be ironic, i've had dark red hair cause i didnt need to bleach my asian hair too much to have the colour show.
i really like courtney love's style and i really wanna emulate the 'crazy bitch' vibe she has, but if i bleach my hair to her shade, it'll be too hard and expensive to maintain.
i want a hairstyle/color that wont melt my level 2 asian hair off and signals to people, that i'm not a good idea to piss off but at the same time, it wont look too 'schizo' in case i have to go to a wedding or a funeral.
any reccs nonas?
cute…
Big voluminous hair are finally back. Free from the shackles of the slick back bun.
I mean trends never stop me from enjoying things but now I will get to see it more in media.
What are the healthiest foods you can put into your body to stay healthy and lose weight?
Eating during Summer
Now that the weather is slowly turning hotter how do you plan on eating and hitting your goals? For some reason I hate eating full meals during summer but I still need to. I'm planning on switching to foods that can be enjoyed cold. I will try to make those cold soba noodles.
Was scrolling about Ray Peat on twt and currently there are three different diets inspired from it:
1. Fairy Princess Diet
2. Coke Diet
3. Honey Diet
I don't have any strong opinions on Mr. Peat ( rip ) but all of this sounds insane. I know protein isn't everything you need fiber and carbs and fats but claiming white sugar is helping you improve your metab is BS!!
Weight, Hair, and PCOS
need advice from other nonas on how to control effects from PCOS better. I am medicated but it hasn't seemed to do anything except regulate my menstrual cycle.
pubic and leg hair reappears hours after shaving and whiskers grow on my face. I have to tweezer my chin every damn morning. its frustrating.
also its causing me to gain weight. im t1d as well and have had to eat healthy my entire life because of it, i try to exercise everyday but i still am on chubbier side (5,4 140, on the brink of being overweight)
any advice and help appreciated. img unrelated
Eyelashes
What's the best way to compensate for the fact I compulsively plucked out all my eyelashes (I only have small lashes remaining)? I literally cannot stop plucking them and I'd like to leave the house, honestly
Now that I have improved my sleeping habbits I get more hungry and too for healthy food. Anybody else ?
Oh you guys are not going to believe what Pinterest just showed me~
'Amina Muaddi sandals in sand hologram nappa embellished with holographic crystal pendants'
I have been looking at these for the last 3-4 years. I wish they weren't so expensive ;(
Hydrosols are like the best thing ever specially in Summers. I'm currently using Rose and as soon as that is over I think I will go for some other flowers and herbs. It has really helped me with the oiliness on my tzone. I like spraying it on my freshly washed hair too. Spraying it on after a night shower feels so good too. Buy organic ones otherwise you will just introduce uneccesary chemicals to your body.
Binged today and did not sleep and kept spiralling about future. Washed my eye mask and bought the nivea blue tin cream. I have always wanted it just for the container. I really like that blue. I need to buy more floss. Buying underwear is a task actually. I'm always worried about buying them because what if I see my classmates there?! I need to make atleast two girl friends and have friendly conversations with men this year. God please let me fix my sleeping habbits before the month ends.
Mealspos
Add yours too.
I wish I was 6ft so that I could eat things like this in one sittig.
Now that the weather is finally gettig hotter I will be showering twice. I used to be worried that doing this would dry my skin out and the damage would add up but then I realised I was just thinking too much. I have finally nailed my routine and I follow it daily. It is very minimal but it is consistency that matters.
After seeing everything that the market has to offer I find holistic beauty the best. That overpriced lip oil is definitely not worth it no matter what the influencer tells you some shea butter will just do the job and do it better. Also seal your eye cream ( so basically a moisturizer ) with vaseline or aquaphor for it to properly work.
I continue to struggle with my hair. It is in a better shape than 2022 but I want more volume more shine and more life. I still have to try the fino and the tsubaki and &honey. So many things to choose from!
Summer will be all about mint and fruit and cold air and burning wood. No candy please.
Oral Hygiene
What is your oral hygiene routine like? I like to brush my teeth ×2 a day sm it keeps me sane and makes me get the feeling of progress. I wish I could floss thrice a day but my gums hurt. I like to oil pull in the morning and use mouthwash at night. By the way I hate water floss and I will hate it till the day I die. Also going to the dentist is not scary get that filling today!
Breakfast ideas
Morning wake up drinks
Water is absoultely needed. Apart from that coffee, tea, matcha or energy drinks is what I have heard people drink. Personally I find drinking an energy drink in the morning insane but you do you. I like the bitternes of coffee but it makes me very anxious so I stick to matcha. Tea is good too but only in milk.
I don't like the ones overloaded with sugar no matter what it is but I do like how they are presented.
What is your makeupspo for this year and or season ^^? I'm going for more eye focused looks.
makeup general
Post anything about makeup that doesn't deserve its own thread!
Disability general
I don't think there has been a thread for those who might have some form of disability here. This thread is for discussing any problem related to a disability, it can be a mental or physical problem as long as this thread can help you feel less alone in this struggle it is all that matters. I personally have issues related to my hearing, I am curious to see if other anons do too here.
sweat smell between thighs
This is getting so bad. Its the worst on my period. I just got out of the shower 30 minutes ago and already the space between my thighs and labia smell like armpit again. Its so bad. How the fuck do I get rid of this??
Breast binding and reducing breast size
Any advice for someone that wants a smaller chest?
How do you fix being anorexic/under weight/eating disorders?
Anyone else feel like they can't compete with these young, filtered, IG models? It feels like Instagram makes body images worse, especially for young women
How do I make my chest grow?
Yes, I know, we're only obssesed about our chest size because of men running society, and backpain, and all that, I get it, I do.
But you gals don't understand what's it like to be flatter than an A cup
Please don't suggest implants, nothing that requires surgery please
Why are there so many women with unbelievable fake lashes that are like the size of orange slices, are people meant to believe that those /aren’t/ just glued on with Chinese chemical goop?
Women actually tend to have shorter/thinner eyebrows than men, normally. We wear makeup like mascara, or wear fake eyelashes to extend them and make them more prominent.
Water Water Everywhere But None To Drink
So I finally calculated that I need 3L of water every day to stay hydrated properly but it is such a task actually. I have been only able to do 2.5 everyday. On days I'm less stressed drinking 3L is easy peasy but on strewsful days even drinking 2L feels like a task. How am I supposed to be a proper adult if I cannot even manage this. Hopefully summer will make it easy.
There's something deep within I can feel it moving
Anybody else that becomes too paranoid over things put in skincare and bodycare products? I see others use things I will not because I'm scared of the chemicals. I know how toxicity works how a certain amount needs to be collected but I think its just like microplastics or something
Skinny, tall thin women with long legs like a ballerina have nothing to complain about.
>In most cases huge breasts look saggy and ugly.
>No short stubby legs
>No stretchy boobs
>No fat hands or fat fingers
>No round belly
>No stubby little gnome legs and will look fat no matter how much the starve themselves
any advice 4 growing hair out?? ive been trying to grow out dis shitty mullet for a year now and it wonttt happen. long hair nonas plz drop products supplements routines anything >_>
Does anyone here have any experience with reusable sanitary towels? I've usually always used the Always brand but I've recently found out how toxic their products are. I'd like to get into the reusable ones but I don't know how effective they are and how comfortable.
last week my bf slept over last night and after cuddling/ heavy petting a bit my alarm went off and i got up to get ready for work. i got naked in front of my dresser to put on work clothes and he actively sighed with desire. ikikikik what youre thinking what tf does this have to do with media?/ EVERYTHING just listen to me tell me story goddamnit. anyways i'm flattered now but at the time i was really embnarrsed/ shocked. i spent like all of my adolesnce thinking i was grossily overweight and super fat. in reality i was like a little overweight then defieniely overweight but now i'm like the healthiest i've ever been BUT i've been wanting to maybe lose a bit more weight, maybe put on some muscle now but i am just so worried about falling down the hole of body checking/ comparsion that is RAMPANT on the internet. i feel like i have no where to go. esp with all this ozempic and ariana grande shit going around . i just wish i could accept my body and want to be better without LOSING MY FUCKING MIND. even my mom, my friends everyone is always shitting on their bodies its so hard to not fall back into it.i just wish the fucking "body positivity" movement had actually done something in media rather than just creating shame for wanting to be thinner
(art cred: LOVE LIFE KITCHEN KNIFE
© 2018, Kirsten Rothbart)
How to feel beautiful when you are a 5’11 GIANT.
Or how do I reconcile with this fact because I’m in my 20s and shouldn’t feel like I’m still perusing the hallways of high school.
I always feel so damn goofy around other women (and sometimes men but my insecurities are usually when I’m with or surrounded by other women).
I have a weird relationship with my self esteem where I can believe that I’m attractive— decent, at worse. Then it’s immediately swallowed the next time I walk by any woman who is shorter than me— which is all of them.
I get so self-conscious and hate being in groups that are heavily female because I feel as if I scare them, somehow. My self-esteem and insecurities worsen around them , too.
And it’s not in a jealous way, I don’t think. They can’t help that they are the way they are. I don’t hate them for it. But I really don’t want them to think less of me—especially since I think my insecurities inadvertently show itself more and I don’t want them to pity me, either.
I don’t know 💔💔💔
Why are women expected to wear makeup, fake eyelashes, fake lip fillers, fake nails, nail polish, uncomfortably awful high heels while men can just wear casual and nobody cares?
Is there ANY way to age gracefully?
Or does life just go to shit after like 36 and there's no real way to avoid this?
How do you deal with feeling ugly?
No matter how many affirmations, compliments, flattery or "you're beautiful / gorgeous / sexy" will make me feel any differently.
does anybody have good skincare products for rlly sensitive skin? I clean my face everyday and I still have acne and all the "popular good" brands give me rashes so its really hard for someone like me to have clear skin.
Female Reproductive System
Information, questions, advice, tips and tricks etc.
>ITT
>menstrual cycle
>birth control
>hygiene
>gyno visits
>vagina talk
Face massages and face workout
>do they work?
>how effective?
>Tips?
Healthy, sensory friendly, & low-effort meal/snack ideas?
Been struggling greatly with eating, as, not only do I have a diagnosed sensory processing disorder and issues with executive functioning due to neurodivergence and mental illness, but I also have a chronic stomach condition (it is similar to acid reflux but no doc has been able to find the root cause) that will be aggravated if I don’t eat healthily. This has caused eating to be an extremely stressful activity for me and I have lost quite a bit of weight due to this, whereas I used to be a lover of food and look forward to every meal.
Do any nonas have some nutritious, safe, and easy go-to meals and snacks that they’d care to share? Any foods/drinks/activities that you use specifically to help keep your weight up?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me out a little
Nails
>what is your nail routine?
>What looks tacky or good?
>What products do you like?
I've been a nail biter all my life. I have avoided biting my nails for a while and now theyre the longest theyve ever been. They extend all the way to my fingertip now. The only issue is i dont know how to take care of them.
Which glasses frame is your favorite?
inducing vomiting?
any tips on how to induce vomiting well? I’m trying my best to throw up my dinner, but I can’t manage get much food up at a time. idk, maybe my idea of vomiting is just screwed from TV, but I feel like a should be able to get more food up at once. I’ve gotten a bit out of, but not as much as I’d like to. it’s kind of coming out a little bit at a time, over a long period. how do I get this to happen faster ^^
Anyone with disabilities / health issues here?
Should I use mineral or chemical sunscreen? Which one do you use?
Gyaru Culture/Fashion
Anyone else like any Gyaru fashion types? I know there’s a lot but please anyone. I hate the Gyaru Reddit and Gyaru on most other sites are annoying they/them egirl types who get the style wrong. I want Gyaru in its purest form untainted by TikTok or twitter. I know it’s unappealing to some people because most styles are tacky/extreme/or straight up against conventional beauty, but I like it because it feels free and unrestricted by beauty standards. It’s about being crazy and wild so it’s fun. I’ll be dumping Gyaru pics from most styles but if you like Gyaru feel free to add any or we can all discuss Gyaru.
I would like to remind everyone that the ladies working at ulta and saphora don't know wtf they are talking about
>in ulta
>ask girl where they keep their CeraVe products
>she scrunches up her face
>"you know, we have some much better skin products for the same price"
>sure
>she shows me some jar bottled skincare that's more perfume than product
>read ingredients, has alchohol and a bunch of other shit I know is bad
I should have known, considering she had a bunch of acne under her makeup
Another story
>go to saphora
>ask girl for a gel eyeliner that will stay in place really well and not smudge
>she shows me some popular, expensive brand and I buy it
>it smudges worse than anything I've ever bought
>my fucking colorpop eyeliner is better
They suck
What are “lesbian beauty standards” anyway?
Or even bisexual women beauty standards?
All I see on social media are WLW lusting over celebrities (like… Chappel Roan 🤮) and those who are hyperfeminine— it seems as if the taste is no different than your average man’s.
Sometimes, I believe these are fauxbians or “spicy straights” but I think that could be massive cope and seethe on my end .
Women don't really need makeup, it's just the beauty industry trying to convince young girls that they need more chemicals on their face at all times. Same with the health industry telling telling them they need more pills and medication at all times
But women will tear each other down if you DON'T wear makeup.
>You're lazy
>You don't make an effort
>Why aren't you doing anything with your hair, mascara, makeup, etc?
wanting to leave, not finding the way out
how do i find a place to live that i don't dispise, where the people aren't sick and corrupted? i keep hearing how young i look but that's just because i seclude myself from the toxicity that is normal here. i've been wanting to be gone from here for so long but i make very little progress, which is frustrating me, i'm sad all day because of it.i' ve made almost no progress in the last 5 years.
i wish i traveled more when i was younger, i don't know where it is nice. maybe nowhere.
i'd appreciate any bits of advice on how to find a place, preferably on another continent where technology has not wrecked havoc on the human cultures.
Hair thread
What are some of your favorite hair related YouTube channels?
What's your hair routine?
Do you take any supplements/do (you think) they work?
Why are fat girls are way meaner to skinny girls than vice versa? I have always been skinny, and while growing up I can confidently, loud and clearly, tell you that fat girls were the meanest people to me in school
>I hope you die skinny bitch
>Skinny girls have no curves
>Skinny girls shouldn't wear bras, you don't even have boobs
>Stop starving yourself and eat a burger
>Do you even eat??? You probably starve yourself lmao
>It's feminine to be thicc and curvy
>You look like a boy
>No man will ever love a woman who doesn't have curves, big tits, wide asses
>Skinny slut (even tho I've never had a BF?????)
It seems like it's socially acceptable to tell a skinny girl all of this, but if you told a fat girl to eat a salad all hell would break loose
looking younger/cuter
is it possible to look younger or at least cuter with mature features? i got told i look 23 which isn't bad but i recently turned 18.
i try to look cute with makeup but i guess even that's not working. it doesn't help i'm 170cm. help?
too discouraged to go to gym/work out
can any fit/muscular nonas help me? i am a recovered ED patient but i still struggle with working out.
i really like the idea of becoming stronger. i have tried to strength train in the past, but faced three main mental barriers that always lead to me quitting early.
>1.
first and foremost, i find it extremely discouraging because of how much more easily men build muscle. they barely have to do any work and in the first few months will gain strength extremely fast. the first time i started working out, i would go to the gym with my boyfriend on his membership. he blew past me in terms of progress, improving at roughly double my rate, until i was left in the dust. i got gradually more upset and quit.
some time later, i started to go the gym again. this time alone, so i wouldn't have anyone else to compare myself to. i went to planet fitness, so i used the smith machine for bench, squats, and deadlifts. i also used the bicep curl machine, free-weights, bar for deadhangs and pullups, pulleys, and treadmill. but i stil felt like i was improving extremely slowly. i wasn't noticing any benefits to strength training; everyday objects weren't noticeably easier to move/carry and i was unhappier with myself than before. at that point i felt like the psychic damage and time investment of 3-4 days/week wasn't worth it. some days i could run farther without stopping but that's about it. it gave me the impression that as a small woman, i'm simply not made to get stronger or build muscle. which makes me feel pretty sad and inferior.
>2.
like i said, i have a history of eating disorders and i'm about 90% recovered (back at a healthy bmi for years and don't restrict/binge). but when i am supposed to eat a lot of protein and be in a calorie surplus, it still fucks me up. i feel like i can see my body get bigger and am afraid that i'll never be able to lose that weight during the cut. i don't idealize thinness anymore, and would like my body to look more toned, muscular, and stronger. i would feel more proud of a having strong body vs. having my current average office-worker body for the rest of my life.
>3.
many people say that exercise improves your mood, but when i go to the gym i just end up feeling pretty bad. i dread going, i don't like feeling the physical pain from running/lifting, and i am disappointed with my performance. i have never been a fan of physical activity, but i would like to be able to find enjoyment from it because of the mental/physical health benefits.
i'm not really sure how to work past these mental barriers or if i even should. maybe i should just accept i can be healthy without doing a lot of extra physical training. but at the same time i think it would be awesome and cool to be strong and muscular! i think i don't have a strong sense of identity attached to my physical fitness, so i am unsure if i will ever have the motivation to carry through with becoming fit. i always feel like it would be nice to be strong and fit, but when i start trying, i come up with justifications to stop like "i'm not meant to be strong biologically," or "i'm wasting my time because being fit won't really help me at all," or "walking every day and eating healthy is enough." i'm not sure if the justifications are true or not, and it makes me a little disappointed in myself that i don't follow through with my original goal.
maybe if i get some input i can make up my mind. i don't want to ask scrotes because they won't be able to relate to the frustration of improving more slowly, nor society rewarding them for being small and weak. so idk, thoughts, chat?
What's the verdict on body modifications?
>Lip fillers
>Cheek injections
>Fake eyelashes
>Fake nails
>Hair bleaching
>Piercings
>Tattoos
Why are modern beauty/fashion/makeup trends so toxic for women? Especially the obsessed with being skinny
eyebags
how do you get rid of these?
I've had them for half of my life and barely even notice them. But sometimes when I do I get aware of how creepy I look. My eyebags are basically the biggest ones I've ever seen and even pics on the web don't come close. They are wide and blue with some blue veins being visible on the left and some red veins on the right. It's not actually a bag in that it hangs or is fatty, it's just the color.
Self help sites recommend sleep and low stress but I've had both for at least two years now and it didn't change a bit. Any recommendations please?
Short & Tall girls
Which one are you?
Do you wish you could change your height?
Does it even matter that much when it comes to dating?
And for guys, do you have a preference?
Share, I'm curious.
I'm 155cm tall btw. And yes I do genuinely wish I was taller.
Childfree thread
Discuss!
>"but Anon, you'll want them later!"
Yeah no.
What's an indicator that you're attractive?
For me, it would have to be
>someone paying for your meal/coffee
>strangers smiling at you
>having your first kiss <20 years
How about you?
I’m about to get prescribed meds that’ll decrease my appetite. I’m pretty excited about it. Any tips for foods that I can eat so I don’t pass out from hunger? I barely notice when I’m hungry now, until I start to shake. Just because of the meds I already take
Suppliment Thread
I'm getting really into supplements recently and I honestly feel amazing on them.
My current setup is multivitamin + glutathione + NMN, and I'm thinking of adding CoQ10 next. I basically want to repair all my cells and DNA.
Any experience with these or others? Any recommendations?
Let's talk about supplements.
Why am I the only one who notices this?
I always notice how girls want their eyebrows to be thicker and acting like it's the beauty standard, but if that's the case why do most of the prettier girls (usually asian) have lighter, thinner, almost nonexistent eyebrows? In addition how do i get mine like that? I've already tried waxxing and plucking but when i look at their pictures in comparison their eyebrows are just lighter. Am I supposed to dye them or something? I feel like having light/thin eyebrows is one of the factors you need to be a cute doll-looking girl, along with all that other easy stuff you can just fraud with make-up. I feel like having thick, dark, arched eyebrows just gives a masculine drag queen look that I'm not sure why other women think looks good
Hair!!
I’ve been struggling with my hair.. I miss my heavy waves/loose curls. When my hair was shorter i had the prettiest curls. How can I get maintain my curls without cutting my hair? It’s become too long and too heavy to hold my natural curls
Sterilization
Has anyone else considered or has gotten sterilized?
Did you get a tubal ligation or a hysterectomy? Which do you prefer?
I've been looking into getting my tubes tied. My nexaplon is expiring soon and I don't want to replace it or go back on bc or iuds. I am afraid of getting hysterectomy because I don't want osteoporosis and going through menopause sooner. I know I would have to go through that anyways, I still feel like I am in my prime. Although I am still on the fence because I get pretty bad periods, like super bad sometimes.
Beauty advice for girls with pale skin?
Hi, I have super pale skin and have been trying to experiment with my looks. Only problem is, I'm totally lost!
Anyone here got any advice for girls with skin like mine? Just looking for styles and types of makeup, what/what not to use/apply, etc.. Thanks! <3
I feel like I have no chance against naturally beautiful women
Small Breasts Thread
Let's discuss our thoughts on our small breasts and offer solutions and bra recommendations. Please, no derailing with people saying how we have it "easy" or anything like that.
>How has having small breasts affected your body image and confidence?
>Do you believe breast augmentation is alright?
>Do you prefer going braless?
>What are your favorite types of bras, if you wear bras?
>Do you care about having cleavage or not?
>If you have been berated for having small breasts, how have you coped?
>What are your favorite aspects of having small breasts?
>What's your favorite breast type visually?
>Any other advice for other small-breasted ladies, stories related to your small breasts, etc.
stomach vacuums
has anyone done stomach vacuums? i know a lady who does them, but tbh i’d like to just hear more about it, ive also heard people say that it’s corrected their posture. what are your experiences??
how to get more feminine body structure?
Fitness general
Old thread seems to be locked.
>post fitness related questions
>share your workouts, goals, inspiration etc.
Meal Replacements
What are your favorite meal replacements? I like the taste of original Soylent but it expires too fast. Atkins shakes and bars are pretty good, albeit pricey.
sunscreen recs
i’m looking for a good facial sunscreen
>no white cast or pilling
>wont break me out
>under $20
i’ve been using neutrogena hydro boost bite it would give me a new zit every day. any good recommendations?
Parental controls for myself
Hello everyone.
I have an android phone and I would like to add parental controls for myself to add blocking of impurity and bedtimes, etc, but every app I see is meant for actual parents and kids so they ask for two phones, the parent's and the child's. Any reccomendations? Thank you
forums/sites like this and r/vindicta
are there any forums or sites that are exactly like this board or r/vindicta? i don’t mean something like makeupalley honestly
Ray Peat
Is anyone here into Ray Peat? Do you follow his philosophies? I only started down the rabbit hole that is his website but I find his ideas pretty interesting.
As a coffee-drinker, I enjoyed his article on how coffee is a vitamin.
I'm going to start incorporating some of his ideas and eat more fruit but I'm not sure how deep I'll go.
eating disorder thread
eating disorder thread - its time for another
do you have an eating disorder?
which one?
are you attempting recovery?
how long have you had it?
what caused it?
how does it disrupt your daily life, if it does?
i have a purging disorder.
i kind of want to attempt recovery sometimes, then i see something like my crush looking happier talking to another girl thats skinnier than me, i think about how much better i could look/how i could compensate for my stupid ugly fact, and i think about the comments my dad gives me when i 'eat bad' even though im 19 bmi/skinnier than him (hes overweight, i think.) ive had mine since i was 13. i was a fat child growing up because my parents didnt know how to feed me, and instead of giving me healthy food they just called me fat/made fun of me. it disrupts my daily life heavily because i cant eat anything without purging after, and it just ruins my mood and has disrupted my health. ill be devastated if i go up 0.1 a pound
Do you think that some women are naturally beautiful?
No sew/minimal hand sewing kawaii upcycles?
I am on a budget but love kawaii/weeby coquette/cutecore(hyperfeminine 2000's anime inspired) fashion. I've added bows and lace to things but would like some advice/links to tutorials on how to cuteify/upcycle clothing.
scars
nonas with cutting scars, how do you deal with them?
Lips Thread
What is your favorite lipstick, lip gloss, lip balm etc?
Why is being skinny considered so important?
Do wear make-up when you are alone at home or just when you go out? Do you even wear make-up at all? I just put a fuckload of kajal around my eyes, not because I want to look pretty for some dumb fuckers, but because it fits my attitude of a drunken pirate.
Working out to make up for being ugly
Do you do the same? Because I lost in the genetic lottery I started to get those cheeks
Are Instagram filters and Snapchat filters really changing how we look at ourselves?
What is Leon's hairstyle called? Is Leon Kennedy's hairstyle physically impossible?
Nose piercings.
OK
Who started this trend?
Why does everyone have them?
And how the heck does ANYONE think this looks good?
longest lasting clear nail polish?
i'm starting nursing school soon and they only allow us to have clear nail polish, so now i'm trying different things out trying to get the longest lasting/strongest clear polish routine down. i'm used to polish chipping fast af bc working in healthcare i'm washing my hands constantly, and now my time is going to be VERY limited with clinicals and school so i want to only have to do my nails once a week or less if possible.
buying the orly bonder for base coat, but don't know if i should be doing an actual polish on top of this or just go straight to the topcoat and maybe do 2 coats of it. currently using just the glamonade 2-in-1 base and top and it's shitty and does not last on its own. been doing like 3 coats of just this lately, and they look so nice at first but then 2 days later it's chipping.
Eye Colors
What's your eye color? What's your favorite eye color? Do you like your eye color? Would you change your eye color to your favorite eye color, if it were possible? What's something good about your eyes?
Plastic surgery
Has anyone here underwent it? Im saving money for rhinoplasty
Psychiatric medication
ITT we talk about psychiatric medication.
>Do you take any? Which ones?
>When did you start?
>Are you diagnosed with anything?
>Which ones have you tried? Did they work?
Anti psychiatry posts and negative experiences with psychiatric medication are welcome.
I’m gonna start birth control because of my PMDD
How much is my body going to change? My doctor said I’ll gain weight/boobs
Also, will this give me hips? I really don’t want a feminine figure
I’m anorexic, I just want to know how much it will affect me so I don’t freak out and end up killing myself
Lifting
Anyone here lifts weights? I'd love to have a lifting buddy
Period pain tips?
I have extremely bad period pains on the first day. So bad I have to skip school or anything I have planned that day because of the pain. It usually includes cramps along with vomiting and an aching pain in my uterus. I refuse to get on birth control so does anyone know any at home remedies to ease the pain? Sorry if this was TMI.
I wish I could have sex
Posting this here in case someone who relates has advice.
I'm bisexual and have been with both men and women. It's always the same story. I feel sexual attraction toward them, and I can orgasm through masturbation just from thinking about them, but as soon as we go to have sex my vagina clenches and I can't feel aroused by any stimulation, much less orgasm. Partners in the past lost interest in me for it, even though I figured out how to get them off while not feeling anything myself. I'm not uncomfortable during it, nor do I feel awkward, more frustrated that my body doesn't allow me to feel aroused when another person is there.
Right now I'm with the perfect guy who is a lot more understanding than the others, although he says he feels bad that I'm pleasuring him but he can't pleasure me. We relate to each other and love each other so much. He's the kind of guy I would marry and start a family with, but I can't even do PIV.
I have blurry memories of what could have possibly been sexual abuse as a child from a parent, but I'm not entirely sure it was. I'm currently in DBT therapy with a good therapist who's helping me work through a lot of childhood trauma but because my therapist is male I'm embarrassed to ask him about help with sex.
I don't know what to do.
How to get smaller shoulders
So i have these awful broad man shoulders (like its ridiculous) and I really want feminine, smaller, curved shoulders, what can I do? Please help!
Rate Menstruation Products.
What is your list to the most usefull to worst menstruation products?
Mine is:
>№1 Sanitary Pads.
>№2 Tampons.
>№3 Menstrual Cup.
>№4 Reusable Sanitary Pads Made Out Of Cloth.
Ideal Body Type thread?
What's your ideal body type, anons?
Are you into being thin, or curvy, or maybe fit? Were you born a cone shape but long to be a pear? Or maybe you're a banana but would rather be an hourglass?
I'd like to hear your opinions and what you're doing to get there!
Early pregnancy
So i recently discovered I'm pregnant (blood test), I might be in the 3rd week or so, I haven't even been able to see a doctor yet.
I'm so anxious and I can't even tell anyone (apart from my moid who doesn't seem take it really seriously, he even offered me a drink and cigarettes, saying our grandmothers smoked and drinked during pregnancy and it wasn't a problem…whatever,i didnt choose him for his medical literacy), what makes me especially anxious is that there's so much risk of miscarriage at this early point and also I'm afraid my baby might come out with disability (i will do every test i can to determine if it has disability, and if it is the case i will terminate the pregnancy… I want to be a mom but i couldn't raise a person with heavy disability)
I want to tell my mom but she will instantly go crazy. So let's wait a few months until Im sure it's safe
For now i don't really feel different, i just have some light stomach pain fron time to time but maybe that's just psychological.
Have you ever experienced pregnancy? Feel free to share your experiences of (early) pregnancy.
Also if you have any tips.
i want to be "curvy"
can someone please tell me how the fuck to gain weight?
"just eat" isnt cutting it. are there any extra tips to get there faster?
i want to get fatter, not muscular btw, and i would rather do so without dying from mcdonalds and other grease
also i'm very slightly underweight and it's not like i'm some weirdo/ fat fetishist, just want to be and look better
What's everyone's go to jewelry?
I've never really felt comfortable wearing jewellery in the past
I want to try it more often, but whenever I wear stuff with an outfit it seems like it doesn't fit
Skin whitening
Is it possible to actually get pale with products? I see lots of korean beauty influencers getting really pale with creams and stuff but everytime I try them, nothing changes. I feel like nothing ever changes. Same for kojic acid soap. Never did anything! My skin is probably as dark as Salma Hayek. She is a really beautiful woman and I think all skintones can be attractive but me, personally, I don't wanna be dark. Everytime I use a filter that makes me lighter it makes 10x times prettier.
Anyone here tried any cream that worked for them?
(also no point in telling me to love myself blablabla, i do like myself i just wanna be paler it's the same as paler women wanting to get tan. nothing is wrong with it.)
Does anyone have experience with this color corrector?
Anorexia recovery
I'm in recovery because I wanted to commit suicide but all the food makes my stomach hurt. I think it happens because I have gotten used to only eating vegetables and coffee or tea. Could it be that coffee damaged my stomach? Or maybe it's just my anorexia mind feeling guilty for eating?
What are some trends your glad to see gone?
That thing in the early 2000s where girls would use too much mousse on purpose and end up with those disgusting crunchy curls. I always hated it, I feel so vindicated seeing people in modern times scrutinize it.
What are some trends your glad to see gone? Can be from any era you lived through
acrylic nails
what is everyone's opinion on the expensive habit that is getting fake nails? i dont even do it anymore after thinking, "who am i actually doing this for? i dont really care."
Aluminum free deoderant. Do you use it? I am paranoid about getting breast cancer because I'm genetically predisposed so I'm always trying new brands but I haven't found any that are effective at making me not stinky.
Painful thing you've done for beauty?
Probably getting waxed is the top of the list for me. Never again.
Teeth
Aer your teeth healthy?
Do they look good?
Any imperfections?
Jaw and maxilla problems?
How to Get a Bilateral Salpingectomy?
>28
>good BMI
>relatively healthy other than ADHD
>took hormonal BC from about 15 y/o - 27 y/o
>normal period flow and duration
>have health insurance and a PCP
>married and already discussed with my husband
>have never ever wanted kids and he stopped wanting them a few years ago
OK ladies what's your advice regarding how best to get myself sterilized? What should I bring to the doctor? Should I find my own surgeon and go straight to them? I've never gotten a major surgery as an adult.
I got sick of taking hormonal birth control for a number of reasons and still cannot believe the difference in my sex drive since I stopped taking it. I refuse to take it again. I need the peace of mind of knowing I'll never be pregnant, whether accidentally with my husband or from a rape. I've read online that it can be quite difficult to get any sort of sterilization before your mid 30s but I obviously want to get this done ASAP. If doctors still ask your husband for some sort of approval/permission, I know he'd give his OK.
If you have any advice or recommendations for a particular sterilization method as well, I would love to hear it. I think a bilateral salpingectomy would be best for me. It'd give me the peace of mind of knowing there's absolutely no way an egg could get into my uterus anymore. I've read some issues with the ablation method allowing that in freak circumstances. I think this would also disrupt my reproductive and hormonal systems the least. I want to keep as much of my reproductive/hormonal system in-tact as possible while still achieving my goal of 100% guaranteeing no children. I've seen how ovary removal can encourage early onset of dementia and who knows what else since women's health research is so neglected.
what do u think about this hairstyle?
i'm getting an iud at the end of the month cause of my endometriosis. i'm a virgin. how bad is it gonna hurt?
What's a better metric than bmi?
AFAIK it excludes some factors like body fat % and doesn't work well for others like height if you're rather short or tall, and the constant used in the formula is petty arbitrary. It doesn't really matter if your bmi is just slightly under 18.5, as long as your body is getting all the macro and micronutrients you need in more than sufficient amounts, right? According to a number of sources the ideal bmi is between 20 and 21 for caucasians but most people look a little flabby sans clothes at that number, and that most underwear models who look perfectly healthy otherwise would be classified as underweight.
Self/fake tan
For those of you that self tan; whats your favorite product and why?
Sustainable beauty products
Does anyone here use zero/ low waste/ natural products? Eh shampoo, deodorant, makeup products. What has been your experience? What would you recommend/ avoid and why?
Pubic hair
Do you shave everything, trim it? Have you gotten laser?
I want to keep my vagina as smooth as possible but that's not easy with a razor
Color analysis
>Color analysis (American English; colour analysis in Commonwealth English), also known as personal color analysis (PCA), seasonal color analysis, or skin-tone matching, is a term often used within the cosmetics and fashion industry to describe a method of determining the colors of clothing, makeup, hair style that harmonizes with a person's skin complexion, eye color, and hair color for use in wardrobe planning and style consulting.[1] It is generally agreed that the wrong colors will draw attention to such flaws as wrinkles or uneven skin tone while harmonious colors will enhance the natural beauty of the individual making them appear healthy, brighter, and possible more attractive or put-together.
General thread for color analysis discussion, ask for/share advice, color palettes, etc.
Face yoga
Do you think face yoga is legit? does anyone here have experience doing face exercises?
How to train a gorilla grip pussy?
Or how to strengthen kegels basically. I can do a ton in rapid succession, but I have problems holding them for a long time. Any of you ladies have experience in gorilla grippage? I want an iron will pussy. I want my pussy to be as jacked and muscular as picrel. I've been reading up on strapless strapons and seen that they only really stay on well if your grip is in the top %s, so I want to live up to that for my future girl. Thanks.
How to look more feminine naturally? Other girls seem to look so effortlessly feminine and elegant. I feel like orge next to them so any tips? Any time I put dress I feel too masculine in it. Idk how to explain. Thank you for help.
What do you do on sundays or no-work days to keep your mental and body health up?
Recently watched this video and while I don't normally like scrotes' side of YouTube, I stuck through this one to see something
I, as a biological woman who's not particularly a tomboy, haven't been able to answer most of those questions??
I didn't even know women referred to their mood swings throughout their cycle as a "rage cycle", I couldn't name makeup brands off the top of my hair, I didn't have any particular routine for anything. I felt like I would have gotten eliminated out of that show very easily..in fact, I probably could answer like 5 questions tops, one of them was about a Disney princess
Why did this get to me so much. Am I missing out on the "average female experience"?
Is it just autism diff?
anyone know this style of makeup?
I see this type of eye makeup alot of pinterest usually of white slavic girls. Ive been trying for months to figure out what this style is called so i could find tutorials on it but nothing ever give this look a name.
What are good online stores for shopping comfy, e-girl-ish clothes with relatively good prices?
The Pill
Do any nonas here take hormonal birth control? I just started in an attempt to manage my PMDD but feel pretty paranoid and discouraged based on others peoples experiences. Does birth control really fuck up your hormones and choice in moids? Nervous about blood clots as well, any experiences or opinions on hormonal BC would be helpful
As a woman who has absolutely gargantuan forehead, which is less cringe: just embracing it or hiding it with bangs?
I feel like bangs look cringe on average woman, you need to look like an absolute Stacy to pull them off and even them they are a downgrade from just having normal hairstyle. But I feel like having huge ass forehead is so cringe too, even if your face is perfect otherwise.
Right now I don't have bangs because as explained, both are kinda shit choices (cutting bangs or just embracing the 6head) but at least with latter it is less maintenance as you don't need to cut your hair so often.
What do my fellow sisters think? Is having a very big forehead ugly? Or would it be better to hide it with bangs?
I'm so insecure about it. I feel like if I just had normal forehead I'd be at least 8/10 now I feel like 4/10 I just feel like it makes your face look so ridiculous and thats all others will see even if your other features are pretty. But idk I just feel like bangs are kinda cringe I can't help it? For me it just is a matter of which is less awful. I wish I just had normal forehead. :(
favorite cosplays
post your favorite cosplays ever ITT
I want plastic surgery
On the left is a messy edit of the features I want to work on for me, in plastic surgery. Ideally, that is, because there is no way I can afford it. Beauty is a key factor of my life and my self perception. The first time I saw my side profile when I was 12 it was like my whole world view shattered. I can hardly keep up with other beauty facets like skin cair and hair care because ultimately my biggest problem will be my face, and I'm born that way and stuck with it until I can get plastic surgery, so I tell myself what's the point. I've lost all my confidence especially after starting college, I can't talk to anyone without feeling extremely self conscious and wanting to hide myself, I always feel like people are looking at me and judging me or pitying me for how hideous I am. I was I could go back to the blissful ignorance of not knowing what I look like, it's cheaper than plastic surgery and would improve my social skills. I hate having my pictures taken or especially appearing in videos, I'm incredibly non photogenic. And I as a person put a lot of emphasis on my self worth based on my looks, I essentially don't think I deserve being loved or befriended when I am this ugly, I pity the ppl who talk to me and try to show interest in me because I know they're ignoring the elephant in the room, and that's my looks.
Winter Protection
It's winter time and time for the freezing cold and dry weather to wreak havoc on our skin and hair.
What are some products you recommend for the winter months?
Moisturizers, hair masks, fancy serums and treatments, whatever you enjoy! Or don't, save our wallets if you know a dud!
Thoughts on first plus size Miss Universe contestant Jane Dipika?
>Miss Nepal Jane Dipika Garrett is the first plus-sized woman to compete and place at Miss Universe.
Do any of you chubby nonas feel represented? Is embracing “body positivity” the future of international beauty? Is this the new ideal female shape? Discuss
'Boudoir' 'cosplay'
Post the good, the bad, the wtf
I feel so sleepy all the time. What do I do?
Any doctor nonas in here?
Why do I get sick every single time I eat food X?
Weight loss: things you didn't expect
Share some experiences you've had after weight loss that you didn't expect. How did you feel afterwards? Did people treat you differently? Were there changes to your body that you didn't anticipate?
I lost around 15kg / 33lbs recently and I just notice how strangers happen to be a little nicer to me than before. Females as well as males. Unfortunately i've been catcalled on the street more often. I also noticed a lot more changes in my face than anywhere else and sex has become a LOT better.
Speed glow up (please help)
I'm trying to lose the weight I've gained and improve my appearance before classes start back up. I'm dieting (i need to lose 10 lbs by 8 january, but I'll settle for 7), using tooth whitening gel, doing gua sha every night, and trying to be better about my skincare. Any other beauty/looksmaxxing advice?
Will make up make a girl more beautiful, or does it depend on facial structure?
Au Naturale
Any recommendations for natural beauty products? Makeup, skincare, shower products. I find that natural soaps are the only ones that don’t dry out my hair
Makeup advice
If this thread is redundant with the other makeup thread, feel free to tell me and I'll delete this one.
Let's ask for advice and answer each others' questions about makeup, and maybe about skincare too.
I'll start. I almost never wear makeup (at most maybe some colored lip balm and mascara), and while I take care of my skin, I feel like I should start using BB cream or foundation and/or mattifying powder or primer. But I don't know where to start with this, there are so many products that I don't know which ones could be useful and which ones would be a waste of money. By the way, I don't trust beauty bloggers and youtubers because there's a good chance they're sponsored to recommend some products and brands, I want sincere advice, which is why I ask here.
If I only want to hide my large pores and acne scars (not the colorful ones, they're more like some holes in the skin), should I only focus on some mattifying powder or a primer, or should I use one of these with a foundation or a BB cream? Also, which brands would you recommend for these products? I know korean BB cream is the best but I would rather be recommended things I can buy in stores and not just online, so I can try it to see if it's the right color for my skin.
weight gain
i suffer from being too skinny and being really flat. it's always been my main issue in life and it is due to genetics so I know theres not much I can do but for a while now I've been exploring ways to gain weight. yet as someone who struggles to eat one full meal a day I simply cannot find the appetite. along with having 0 gym experience it's extremly difficult. on top of that i'm actually a bit afraid to gain weight because I already have a fat face. any tips to gain weight in the right places? i would do anything to have a better body
Big breasts thread
Who here /titcow/?
There is a small breast thread, so I thought we could make one too to discuss our ailments/blessings.
>Do you like having big breasts?
>Would your change your breast size? Have you ever considered surgery?
>How has it affected you growing up? Any bad experiences with moids? Any nastiness from other girls?
>Has anyone ever made assumptions about your personality/character/libido because of your breasts?
>Do you consider any types of clothing a no-no because of your breasts?
>Any favourite bra brands or types?
>Any perceived advantages?
Also don't forget to self-check for lumps. Goes for our itty bitty sisters too.
plastic surgery
has anyone here gotten plastic surgery to fix their insecurities?
>what did you get done?
>did it actually help you to feel better about yourself?
>was it worth it?
>do you notice a difference in the way you're treated?
Do you guys like nails?
can i lose weight and keep my same cup size?
I want to lose weight but I don't want to lose my breast size, is there any exercises/ways to avoid losing in that area?
How can I be less adorable and more sexy?
People usually say I'm pretty on the cute spectrum. The problem is that I don't like this, it makes me feel like a little girl. I have quite childish features, mainly my round face and round eyes, I'm always estimated to be younger than my real age.
Is there a way to look older with makeup, sexier?
I feel like every time I try makeup like ''foxy'' ''cat'' I look funnier than anything else. It's really something that makes me insecure. All my life I have followed a more natural makeup very inspired by japanese makeup but I no longer feel comfortable with it.
Basically, how do I go from a babyface to an attractive woman face?
Anorexia Wars
I have unwillingly joined the anorexia war.
I am not anorexic, the only eating disorder I have is binge eating and I had it for years which caused me to be overweight and dieting for most of my life with no fruition, I kept gaining weight but I quit trying to diet for a while and solved some of my unaddressed mental and behavioural issues then I started a diet seriously with a whole lifestyle change and it worked this time, I went from having a 29 BMI to a 20 BMI.
I still live with my mother and sister, I have always been the heavier sister, my sister is younger than me and she's been thin all her life, I have some knowledge of the ED community solely because of my familiarity with imageboards, and I know that k-pop fans tend to be part of that community, my sister would skip meals and she lost even more weight having the BMI of 16 so I was concerned and I told my mother about it and she said it wasn't intentional and it just happened, fast forward me losing weight a year later and she is still the same weight she is and she is maintaining it by calculating everything she eats, I don't care because she is an adult and she should know better and I feel like a hypocrite because I was on a strict diet for a while.
occasionally I talk about my diet on Discord because I am open about it, but I took a break about two months ago and realized that my sister is in fact competing with me, she started eating more and stopped working out when I took my break, and I'm actually slipping back into binging plus some of my old habits are slipping back because they are comorbid apparently. I am trying to get back into dieting because I haven't reached my goal yet and I have gained some weight bacl and my sister is back into working out and eating less, burning 500Cals a day and walking so many steps. it's actually absurd because one of the people from Discord who is a fatty started dieting also and she does keto and weird contemporary diets but she also started posting about burning 500-100Cals from walking and lifting weights, additionally, my IRL friend now talks about eating nothing all day but a bagel and coffee, even my aunt is asking me for diet tips and is trying to do an extreme calorie deficit diet, and I feel like I am being under attack while I was taking a break enjoying food and enjoying being a slob women around me are all starting to do these things that I shouldn't be doing because they're unhealthy but I am also spiralling back into my old self who had so many issues so I am more inclined to join the war and hope that I didn't waste too much time being a slob and I can catch up with the others.
I am not insane, all these women are seeing that I am happier and better looking than I used to be and are competing with me and it is making me rage because I haven't been on my top game and I have been telling myself that they just were inspired and it is good to be a good influence because I did it the healthy way, I take supplements and did regular blood work and consulted with my doctor and I made sure I ate food with high nutritional value, I told this to everyone that ever asked me for tips because I don't want to be responsible for people hurting themselves but they seem to not care about health they just want to compete with me.
Self Esteem General
General talk and help thread about self esteem, body image and mental health.
> How's your self esteem?
> Body image?
> Do you like your face?
> Your personality?
> Are you doing anything to improve on things? (working out, positive affirmations, skincare, etc)
> Share tips with improving self esteem and etc
This is a help/positivity thread. We're here to get better. Please don't shit on other anons if possible. No pro-ana.
stimulant brain damage
what has your experience been with any dopamine reuptake inhibitor. would write more but i can barely think right now
does anyone here know how to make cheap meals that are healthy
i am broke and only have 400 bucks in my name so i am wondering if anyone here knows how to cook cheap meals for weightloss
how do i deal with my period more naturally?
hi everyone, sorry if this is TMI but does anyone have any like recommendations on how to deal with period cramps more naturally? my cramps are so bad, and i’m on the heavier flow side. I’ve always taken medicine, but honestly I’m tired of taking it all the time and I’ve seen people say that you can build an immune system against it? idk how true that is but it still makes me nervous. i’ve tried to find some methods like heating pads and drinking a lot of water but it doesn’t seem to help. any advice is appreciated.
How do I deal with oily skin? + general care tips?
I never had this problem before until recently. Had a surgery that left me pretty debilitated so barely any self-care being done, and honestly, never bothered much with it. I don't wanna Google because Google is trash. Any pro tips please?
how to look good while off guard?
recently this girl on my campus who doesn't like me has been snatching photos of me looking horrendous and sending it to people. Does anyone have any tips on how to just look better even when not paying attention? Ive tried to stop the photos but nothing has worked, so I may as well embrace it.
going on birth control soon, any recommendations/tip?
any major downsides or types to avoid completely?
also are there any that have helped like lose weight??? i know BC goes hand in hand w weight gain and i wanna avoid that since im kinda chubby already :P
How do I stop cutting my hair?
I know I've been depressed for quite awhile and that's probably why I do it. I've had a pixie/grown out pixie for over a couple years now. Just recently, I promised my moid I wouldn't cut it for 3 years. But, I get urges every so often. I settled on the fact that I'll grow out my hair as a sign of strength and commitment. What do you nonas suggest? I don't like having my hair this short btw, it's not because I want to impress my moid or other moids. I just want to feel pretty and feminine again
is ED recovery real and/or worth it?
got forced into treatment a few months ago and am still feeling like complete shit. every time i see an online testimonial by a “recovered” person they seem to exaggerate abt how much their life improved, or they admit that they are still constantly fighting urges and thoughts. it doesn’t help that I don’t know a single person in my life who is more than quasi recovered or clearly in denial of relapse. for anyone who recovered from an ed (or more generally, learned to stop hating themselves), what were some things that made it worth it? do you miss your ED? any useful advice for someone who just isn’t convinced that i actually want to give it up?
/fit/girls
Anybody here workout?
I work out pretty regularly; regular weight lifting and strength training along with plenty of cardio. I can bench press 120lbs, but I've gone as high as 150lbs on good days.
It's come to the point where friends and family have taken notice because I've become considerably more muscular.
Sometimes I contradict myself because I don't want to be known as the buff girl, but I love seeing those numbers climb on the smith machine. And I can physically do more than I ever was able to before. I don't want to lose that.
Does anyone else here have a workout/exercise regime? Doesn't matter if it's only cardio or if you're a gym bunny like me. Let's talk about it!
Vomit/Acid and shit
I vomit a few times a day, anyone got advice on how to not destroy my throat or teeth?
Memory loss
Does anyone else with serious memory problems? For years now I have felt as if I developed some kind of early stage dementia. Recently, it feels like it's gotten worse. I just almost threw my keys out with the garbage because I forgot they're in my hand and thought they were somewhere else. Had to fish them out of the garbage bag. I struggle to remember which side to turn my lock to lock/unlock the door, and I end up sleeping on an unlocked door whole nights because of it sometimes. I still struggle to find my way around routes I have been to several times before. I don't know pretty much anyone's birthday except my own, but even then I've unironically forgotten how old I've turned sometimes and have to do the math (No joke). I almost always leave home having forgotten something, like my money or umbrella. It's gone beyond being some kind of "haha, how cute" kind of airheadedness to being like I'm going to legit wake up one day and not even remember my own name. Any advice?
My menstrual cramps hurts. I feel so disgusting. Been dealing with this my whole life and im never used to it. Do any of you feel that menstruation is a beautiful thing? I just think its gross
Mild Drinking Problem/Alcoholism Thread
Take your shit attitude to lolcow. This is a comfy help thread.
I don't know if I have full on alcoholism yet but I'm getting there. I am 20, too young to buy alcohol in the U.S. but always manage to get my hands on it, which really worries me. If I don't have it, I am not ever happy. In fact I am often extremely depressed and will self harm, which is why alcohol feels so necessary. My goal is to one day make sobriety my most desirable state so that I won't need to drink.
I think it's lowered my immune system quite a bit because I got a UTI after a heavy binge with friends. That is a sign to stop drinking as it can irritate my bladder, but I just had 2 beers tonight. Really upset with myself.
How are the anonettes coping? How often/how much do you drink? Can you be happy or content without it? And most importantly, are you getting help?
earring problems?
>be me while young
>see all my friends getting their ears pierced
>beg to get ears pierced and get them pierced
>everything is fine for a few years and can wear any earrings
>stop wearing earrings cuz i stop liking them
>tries them again after several years
>ears now get super irritated when i wear them and i can't wear them for more than 10 minutes
anyone else have any advice or similar experiences? not really sure what i can do lol
do antidepressants work?
been told multiple times i should see a therapist, get on antidepressants, etc. i have depression since i was a preteen and never did anything with it. been feeling like i'm reaching my breaking point lately and was wondering if antidepressants actually worked for anyone in regards to improving your mood/motivation to do hobbies/work. i was under the impression that they dont really change much since everything ultimately depends on yourself
Obese weight loss advice?
My entire family is obese and I am currently about 300 lbs. We are all going on keto and its going decently, I can really only afford keto groceries with an instacart referral method (whatever works right?) Mostly posting to see if anyone have any tips to boost metabolism or to make weight loss more , I live a very sedentary life, I'm 20 and my collegework is online so I just stay in my house all day. I know it's bad for the mental and physical health, but I hope if I lose weight I will get motivation to do more out of the house. I had a good online friend I was going to travel to visit but she told me to cancel, probably because she realized I was too much of a femcel for her. Any advice or anecdotes from anyone whos been through weight loss is appreciated, lowest I remember being is 210 and that was about 6 years ago. I am tired of being obese and I want to make a change and get to the point where I am comfortable with my body.
Could traveling farts cause vaginal discharge?
I almost always have this green vagoo discharge. It looks like phlegm, but doesn't smell particularly bad or itch. (I've been to the doctor but never diagnosed because it happened to not be active on those days)
I have good hygiene and wash every day. I've tried dietary changes, using different water, cleaning with wet wipes, using different soaps and intimate washes, but it never goes away for good. But I do get a lot of farts who travel and end up going through my vulva. Could that be causing infections?
Fibromyalgia
Is fibromyalgia just a larp?
To me it seems like, at best it's someone with a shitty lifestyle (hunched over computers, eating poorly, no exercise) causing chronic pain, or at worst it's doctors literally not giving enough of a shit to actually work to diagnose people with a real problem and just hand them an opiate prescription instead. Or it's someone already suffering the effects of cross-sex hormones. It seems like it's almost exclusively women and MtFs who claim to have it.
I know multiple people who claim to have it (all women, all FtM) and they claim disability but are also some of the most irresponsible spenders. Like, they spend upwards of 700USD a month on plushies and art commissions etc. And they all are overweight, eat poorly, and have bad lifestyles. Not to mention they are lifelong medical patients due to lots of surgeries and hormones.
The way I see it is when people ask "Why do I hurt all the time?" a lot of the time they also don't exercise at all and eat junk food. Boba tea is not a vegetable.
I know this sounds like a rant but I am genuinely curious about other's thoughts here on fibromyalgia- my mom always told me it was a made up condition when I was a kid so it's certainly colored my opinion on it.
Preggo clown
So I’m pregnant. And I am so uncomfortable and tired. It feels like turning inside out. It’s because I waited until I’m “advanced maternal age”. I have never been this uncomfortable in my life.
I know it’s not the baby’s fault - it’s just my stupid old body and the fact that I’ve always been sensitive and delicate with issues regarding my body (lifelong sickly but no diseases).
I’m glad it’s going to be a girl but oof it’s hard. I’m just ready to not be so tired and my guts feel like its gonna spill out onto the floor.
And it’s like, no body talks about it. Like yeah I know labors difficult or when something is really wrong. But apparently the baby and I are having a normal pregnancy yet UGH this awful feeling of not being comfortable in my own skin bc every position I sit or lay or stand is awful and I’m only in my second trimester.
Sorry for the vent. I guess I’m just upset I’m not some radiant earth mother goddess walking around barefoot showing off my growing belly.
I'm only 20 and yet have nasolabial folds I have suicide thoughts about, how to at least prevent its development I do can give it any time to improve my case, I don't even know where to search for any tips other than take hyaluronic shit. Please help, I'm crying
compulsive habits
Did/do you have a compulsive habit (nail biting, lip chewing, hair pulling, skin picking, etc) and did you improve it or get rid of it? Tips please, I bite the skin around my nails until they throb and get infected, I just can't stop even with bad tasting spray coating them or nail polish. I'm so tired of it. Before this I used to lick my lips compulsively until they were covered in a rash and peely. Seems like I have to replace one with another to kick it.
How to achieve Gonad body type?
im unsure whether this should go into /feels/ or here but since this is the beauty board i think its better to go here. if this ends up being the wrong place im so sorry!!
i need advice on what places i can go to buy clothes in the same style as picrel. i guess my style at second glance is quite boyish, i really hate wearing skirts and dresses and really anything remotely "girly". i have tried places like ali-express and amazon, but the amount of choices is too overwhelming. ive never really had the chance to develop my own style or pick the clothes that i wear, i have really only gone with what i know my parents are okay with (which i all hate). all i know about "myself" (from other sources) is that i suit blues and purples, and the "deep winter" colour palette, and i like wearing baggy clothing. i haven't asked my friends anything about this because im too scared of coming off as out of the loop, so i figured i would come here as the ppl here seem very nice :) if you could give advice on just fashion stuff in general that would be very nice, and thank you in advance for saving my uni life…
Fine Hair
Does anyone else have very fine hair (diameter of each individual hair much smaller than average but a normal amount of hairs) and find that hairdressers don't know how to deal with your hair type?
Every time I go, they wash it wrong, dry it wrong, brush it wrong and then complain how difficult my hair is. It's like they've never seen fine hair before.
Cosmetic Augmentation & Surgery General
Discuss cosmetic augmentations and surgeries, from lip fillers to boob jobs.
What procedure(s) you want.
What procedure(s) you have planned.
Why you want them.
If you've ever had any.
Recommendations.
Feedback, advice and general discussion.
Etc. etc.
Coping mechanism thread
Been riddled with anxiety and OCD lately, therapy is terrifying so ive been trying meditation recently and its actually been surprisingly helpful. What are your coping mechanisms?
>what mental illnesses do you have?
>how do they make you struggle?
>whats your way of coping?
>would you suggest it to anyone else struggling?
Learning beauty from scratch
Hi /hb/. I'm new to the site.
I was always really shy growing up. I was too quiet and introverted to make friends, and my parents were terrible role models who didn't teach me anything. I'm an adult now, but I don't feel like one at all because of my bad upbringing. Eighteen feels so young, but at the same time, I feel like I completely missed out on girlhood.
When I leave the nest for college, I want to be as confident as other girls my age.
But I never learned anything about makeup, fashion, or anything… I just wore what my parents tossed at me.
I promise I'm not trying to throw a pity party. I'm just really overwhelmed by how big and busy the world outside my town is.
Where do I even start with beauty, fashion, makeup, things like that? I would probably cry if I had to ask this from a classmate I barely know… Please help?
Shy bladder
Do/Did you have shy bladder? How did you overcome it?
I've always had trouble peeing in public places, but nowadays it's the worst, I can be dying to go but my own body shuts down down there and won't let me pee. Of course I end up feeling like shit, very bloated and sick. It still won't come out. How do I even fight this
Quick weight loss no matter how unhealthy
So I’ve been a fat piece of shit my entire life but once I had to get on hormones for fucking chemo therapy to work (which didn’t help me lose any weight whatsoever) I gained 30 kg and over the course of 5 years have not been able to lose even a bit. I barely eat, I do strength training and cardio training, walk at least 5 km a day and according to my doctors apparently my blood and organs are all fine and I should just stop stuffing my face :)
I am telling you I am at my fucking limit
I’d rather die than stay fat and I’m too poor to avoid coke
Any recommendations to lose a lot of weight as quickly as possible? The good old finger doesn’t work anymore since it seems I’ve gotten used to it and smoking makes me break out. Help a girl out
P.S. I know I have a severe eating disorder and I’m not the most sane nona around. I’ll get therapy once I’m skinny and pretty
allergic shiners
i recently discovered what allergic shiners are. for the longest time i thought i just had undereye circles. it doesnt make sense as i dont have allergies but ive had these since i was young. is it possible to have them from being hit in the nose too much in my teen years? have you had them? how can they be cured?
Thongs suck
How do I cope with this shit being up my butt all day. My boyfriend likes them but I feel like I'm back in middle school being wedgied.
Would it be shitty to tell him I'll only wear them if he wears thongs too? Could be funny
Kibbe types
What do you guys think of the kibbe body types?
I think I am a soft dramatic. I think the logic behind how people are typed makes a lot of sense. I like how it can explain why some silloettes look better than others on you and I think its a good tool to help accentuate your features. However I HATE how the followers treat kibbe types like zodiac signs or something, dictating your personality to you and the style in which you dress. I HATE the "diva chic" style pushed on my body type, I want to know what lines to use on my body, nothing more. They also use gross hippie jargon like "essence" and "energy". It kinda ruins it for me.
Whats your kibbe type? Do you agree with how you are typed and told to dress?
For those struggling with hygiene
This is what helps for me
Brushing teeth
1. Take out some floss
2. Floss your teeth by tying a circle around each tooth except your molars.
3. Wipe your teeth with
4. Squeeze toothpaste into your mouth
5. Wipe your tongue with a paper towel
Washing your face:
1. Use the bathroom to piss/no. 2
2. Wash hands with soap and rinse hands
3. Put some water on your face.
4. Add bar of soap to your face.
Do you have any additional tips? Especially for showering?
How to get rid of double chin
Hello Nonas, I am 18 and 5'4 but also skinny fat because of my double chin, how do I get rid of it?
How do we get men to put more effort into their appearance?
What sunscreen do you guys use?
fasting
whats your stance on fasting and such. is it actually, like, an eating disorder thing or is it ok and normal. ive been taking vitamins and fasting and drinking water and teas but apparently that's just ed stuff. even when i dont want to eat (which is always, just because i dont care that much) its apparently an ed thing to have no appetite.. nonas help
Why do everything just look better on taller people?
Are there clothes that are unflattering on tall people but aren't on short people? because it seems that it's always the other way around.Just why does everything look better on taller people basically? what makes height such an attractive quality?
Anybody here have chronic pain, and how do you treat it? My body always hurts, should I worry about it progressively worsening? I'm 21.
To any nonas suffering from bacterial vaginitis
DO NOT TAKE METRONIDAZOLE, shit hurts your heart permanently and itll hurt for weeks. Best thing i've ever done (except for wearing condoms) was drink TONS OF PROBIOTICS (yakult) and my pee stopped stinging, my labia did not inflame anymore, stopped the nausea of metronidazole and yakult tastes awesome.
BV is characterized by decreased Lactobacillus counts and excessive growth of multiple anaerobes in the vagina; Yakult's exclusive Probiotic strain is known as LcS (Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota) LcS is a unique probiotic bacteria
stay safe
I'm an autist whose been dressing like a butch hobo since adolescence, I only know basic makeup skills and my current wardrobe is severely lacking in flattering clothing. I know next to nothing about fashion, brands, or how to dress properly.
I know preformative femininity isn't ideal, but it helps mask my autistic traits and normies treat me better when I'm presentable, which is why I want to explore it further.
Where do I even start? I have to learn everything that most girls already picked up in childhood.
3AM Hunger urges
any ideas or tricks to avoid hunger at 3AM? I'm starving at that time and drinking water or eating fruit is not doing the trick
do you think you're good looking? what would you rate yourself
PMDD
Does anyone else here have PMDD?
For the last 2 years I have been sure I have it but never really did anything because none of the treatment really felt like an option for me.
Its been kinda bad though and causes me to start massive fights with my bf and blowup to the point where it damages our relationship.
I finally admitted to him this, and I am thinking about going on hormonal birth control to try and stop my period all together. I hate my period and I dread it every month because I know for a couple days I will feel sick with intense stomach and back pain.
My apprehension comes from some of the terrible things I hear about hormonal birth control like how it can make you more depressed, can kill your sex drive, make your boobs always sore etc.
Has anyone tried birth control to treat PMDD? Which kind should I try?
Any other ways you have managed this?
have you gotten breast augmentation surgery?
please share your experiences and tips!
i decided to get mine done after struggling for many years with my self image.
i'm mainly worried about them looking unnatural (the basketball look) and not being able to go as big as i wish.
Vaccine side effects
Anyone here vaccinated? Let's talk side effects.
What surgery/procedures would I need to get to look like this?
Healthy comfort foods
Habitual eater here, I want to take better care of my health and skin and not eat as much crap. What are nice non-garbage comfort foods?
I crave salt more than anything.
Inaccessible (The Girl They Can’t Have)
You know the whole “I was the girl they didn’t want so I became the girl they can’t have)? Former femcel here.
How can I become completely inaccessible (in the beautiful and successful kind of way, not in the “lives in the woods” kind of way)?
Beauty tips?
Favorite/Sexiest Men's Clothing
I'm curious. What type of clothing do you like to see on men? Care to post examples? I love muscular men who wear black v-necks for some reason…
I know other women who like men in 3 piece suits, but men rarely wear them.
Physical Condishuns
What kind of physical issues do you deal with? How do you treat them? Have you found alternative treatments helpful? How do other people react when learning about them? Etc.
Let's share our trials here.
nutrition
i think i might be intolerant to sugar and flour
shit, this sucks
Basic Hygiene Maintenance Tips
For women who were never taught hygiene maintenance tips by their parents. I'm still learning.
Dental
>Teeth should be brushed once in the morning, once at night for 2 minutes each
>Personal preference to brush teeth mid-day
>Floss once a day before brushing teeth, specifically at night to get gunk out of teeth
>After brushing teeth, use a tongue scraper to prevent build up of bacteria, which causes bad breath and health issues
>Visit dentist for cleaning 2x a year (every 6 months)
Face
>Cleanse face in the morning and at night
>Apply moisturizer when done
Body - General
>Get a checkup 1-2 years
>Ears - clean outside, the ear canal (ear is self-cleaning), otherwise you will back up earwax
>Legs - strawberry legs appear when you scrub too hard or lack exfoliation, exfoliate gently and shave gently
Private areas
>Don't put soap inside
>Clean outside with a non-scented soap
I am not joking when I say that I was never taught any basic hygiene tips at all. My mother would always care for herself but never even bothered to take us to the dentist. I'm still learning. Could you guys drop any other basic tips.
/mhg/ - mental health general
hi anons, hope you're all doing well. i didn't see anything like this and wanted to hear from people in similar situations as i am.
>are you in treatment or recovery right now?
>what has worked well for you in terms of overcoming symptoms?
>thoughts on medication vs. therapy, different types of talk therapies or alternative approaches to medication?
>do you have any treatment horror stories/cringe therapist horror stories?
>how much does your mental illness impact how you function day to day?
>do you tend to tell others about your mental illness or keep it to yourself?
>if you don't consider yourself recovered now, what obstacles are keeping you from recovery/low impact from symptoms?
how to stop wearing makeup
>no more washing makeup brushes
>less breakouts
>faster mornings
I no longer care about achieving clear skin/eliminating. Just trying to embrace my human face.
I ate pizza again despite it being so unhealthy. How do I stop eating junk food?
Insomnia
>Do you have insomnia?
>How many hours do you usually sleep?
>Sleep tips? I’ve had enough
I also want to add, I’ve been having the most vivid nightmares only sleeping 4-5 hours a day for the past week.
how do you dramatically change your face with makeup?
emiru is a pretty good example. look at photos of her without make out, it seems like she has the same facial structure as me (also asian mixed with white). but looks like a completely different person even on stream and in candid photos. is makeup really that powerful?
What's a good diet plan? I just eat random stuff and starve myself every other day.
Dry Eye Disease
Any other anons suffering from this? I am on prescription eye drops and even they don't help. My eyes are always red. I think Accutane caused this.
Prematurely ageing
The stuff that my dermatologist gave me for my acne gave me noticeable premature wrinkles, and I STILL have acne, woohoo. I kept making sure with her, and she just brushed it off as normal, no big deal, your skin will become normal once the treatment is over. F-ing liar. I hate this. I look like 7 years older. I don't have the best looking face and this made me even more depressed. Whenever I try to improve it just blows up in my face, either by bad luck or people treating me shitty because of obvious autistic body language, thinking that they can get away with it.
How do i not get pregnant without torturing my body
I just found out I'm pregnant again.
I have tried almost every type of birth control and all of them are terrible. Condoms trigger my ptsd. The pill gives me migraines that are dangerous and almost made me lose my job. The hormonal iud made me sick and fell out of place and left permanent scarring on my cervix. Depo made me go insane and killed my libido. I even have tried a diaphragm and spermicide but those made my vagina hurt and feel raw. The only ones i havent tried are the implant and the copper iud, but I'm sure the implant will make me sick like all other hormonal types and the copper iud is expensive and will probably fall out again. I've been trying to manage pregnancy with timing my natural cycles and using plan b if i feel its risky.
I love having sex and I'm very in love with my boyfriend. I got pregnant on the pill before a few years ago, and now I'm pregnant again.
I'm not opposed to having as many abortions as I need, but it's expensive, I'm worried what it'll do to my body if i continue, and it's stressful to be constantly worried about if I'm pregnant or not. Wtf do i even do besides be celibate or get my tubes tied (which I'm worried ill regret and again, expensive)
I hate this i just dont want to be sick anymore while not sacrificing the enjoyment of my relationship.
Anyone else in this situation? What are we supposed to do? I want to ask my boyfriend to get a vasectomy because its more easily reversible and cheaper than tubal ligation but that feels like an unfair thing to ask of him.
Bag thread
Clutches, Handbags, Backpacks, Totes
Post em and discuss!
I’m personally looking for an affordable cute tote at the moment, so we can start with that.
Are there others who completely don't wear make up?
I've never wore make up, and I don't think of putting it on in the near future. I don't have skin problems and I like my skin, also I don't see things that need to be changed on my face.
All the women my age I know wear make up.
Anyone in CC that does the same?
Hairstyle ideas?
I have an end of year dance (not prom) for a club I’m in at my college. My dress looks similar to the one attached but it’s in a mint green color. I’m wondering what kind of hair styles would look good? I have shoulder length black hair. Tysmmm
Are you happy with your face, anons?
What would you change if you could?
Would you get surgery?
What do women find attractive in other women?
Im not comfortable showing my face but what kind of personality, looks, body, and fashion style do most women find attractive in other women? I dont know why women find me repulsive
how to get my parents to stop buying unhealthy food
I was able to stop my binge eating for a few months. however it came back and I know why, since i still live with my parents they do most of the shopping. they wont stop buying unhealthy food. even when i do my own shopping they still buy unhealthy food. when i tell them to stop they say they will but then the next week i see a bunch of garbage in the fridge. luckily i havent gained alot of weight, honestly my weight is maintained. but im worried it may make my heart worse because thats usually what happens when i binge
How Do You Exfoliate Your Face?
I generally have dry, flakey skin that is prone to building up. My face is the same except for my t-zone which is extremely oily. I have pretty big pores and sebum buildup that was bothering me. I bought a soft toothbrush at the drug store and I've been using it to scrub my face with my cleanser in the shower. It seems to be helping my skin.
How do you exfoliate your face? I know a lot of people do chemical exfoliation but I don't wear sunscreen any more.
Unconventional/Dramatic features
I have unconventional features but a soft face. Think Rihanna. I am in no way saying I’m attractive like here but she has a youthful face but a really big forehead (dramatic). Again, I’m not Rihanna, so what combinations (makeup/style) can I use to make my features blend and attain harmony?
Do you know anyone who has had a tumor or cancer?
How to tell if I'm getting fat or just a paranoid eating disorder haver
So I am recovered from a restrictive eating disorder for over a year. However me and my bf broke up two months ago and now I'm starting to feel the desire to lose weight again. I know for a fact I've gained weight since I've recovered, and I'm not sure if it's a good amount of weight, or if it's getting to the level of chubbiness.
How do I tell if I'm just having body dysmorphia and not actually fat? I plan to weigh myself tomorrow morning (my weight would be inaccurate now since I obviously ate today, it's 11 pm where I live)
What's your morning routine?
how to look mature when you have 'cute' features
like subject says, i want to look more mature. i'm 24, but i have a very round face and big eyes (girls on socials would say "doe eyes") but i get mistaken for younger than i really am. often times its led to people talking down to me as if i were a child. i lost over 30kg in the last year, but my face is still very round. i really like feminine jfashion styles like dark girly and picrel, but as time goes by and im entering a period of my life where i'm starting my career in healthcare, i feel my "cute" appearance has become a detriment to my goals. what can i do to gradually transition into looking more mature?
When did you get your first period?
As the title says.
I have a friend that has an 8yo daughter and she already has hairs under her arms. My friend is a little bit freaked out because she doesn't want her 8yo to get her period yet. I mean, who would want that?
I got mine when I was 11 or 12, and so did my friend. Do you guys think this is genetic? We've read stuff online about it but we want to hear your opinion. Also she has gone to the doc before and even though her daughter is not showing any "puberty signs", the doctor said that nowadays is normal to get their period earlier than before.
Y'all have any advice on how to dress "normal?" I've loved alt fashion styles all my life but it just repels people, I'm ready to try just being a normie.
Giving up vices/ bad habits: advice, support, celebration
What vices are you trying to leave behind? Why? Let us know and let's help and support eachother.
Some starting points :
>What are you giving up/stopping?
>How long have you gone without so far?
>What are you struggling with?
>What's helped you the most?
>what victories have you made?
How to look more cute when you dont have the typical cutesy features
For example
>big eyes
>button nose
>pretty lips
>symmetrical face
>round/short oval face
I want to be cute but i have the opposite of all of those, except the oval face part. I lean more on the mature look. Is it impossible, anons?
Healthy Snacks?
Hey nonas, what are some of your favorite healthy snacks? Can either be something you can buy at the store or something you make!
(please try to be a little more creative than "carrot sticks" or "celery and peanut butter")
Saggy boobs advice
I've had saggy boobs since i was a teenager, and i feel insanely (obsessively?) insecure about it, to the point where every single time i see breasts, i think about my own and I feel embarrassed to wear a bikini or anything else where people can tell. i keep thinking about going back in time and somehow doing something different, wearing better bras etc. Obviously that's not possible, it seems the only option is surgery. In principle i'm against plastic surgery and i really don't want to do it but it, but i feel like it's impossible for me to love my body as it is. For now i'm doing pushups, are there any other non-surgery options?
Body Hair
What are your preferences for personal grooming?
How has it changed, or does it vary seasonally?
What does your routine consist of?
(I know there's a pubes thread, a few head hair threads, but I haven't seen anything about this yet)
Reverse Body Dysmorphia
Used to have body dysmorphia when I was thinner but as I put on pounds not only I got more confident but I feel like I look better.
I think I look fine but my BMI is 29 and my clothes do not fit anymore and it's hard to find a partner.
The only think stopping me from losing weight is that I don't have enough motivation because I don't think there is a problem.
I think I have reverse body dysmorphia now, how do I fix it?
What's your favorite scent?
Any particular perfume you really hate?
any women that dress without showing/barely showing skin?
hello! thirdworldsis here! I am short (5'2/1.56) I tend to love all things usually considered 'feminine' when it came to dressing (crop tops, short dresses and skirts, high heel boots, fishnets, see through shirts over tanktops, etc), however, I'm interested in changing my style into something that covers me up much more (not because I think what I previously wore was wrong, but becuase I've been harassed in public and I'd rather avoid that as much as possible.) I always liked to be stylish and creating outfits, I know I can still be stylish and have a non-boring style with this clothing shift, but I'm so unfamiliarized w it that I don't know where to start, I also want to still express the feminine aspect through clothes that aren't generally female only ones (unlike skirts, dresses, crop tops, higheel boots, etc). Help? recommend me yt channels or any resources to get inspiration, or tell me about your personal style choices
Office Outfits
Let's share some wardrobe inspo for office jobs!
Face masks
Does anybody else love wearing surgical masks? Even tho where I live we don’t need to where them for Covid that much anymore I still want to keep wearing them. I know people will judge me but I just like how it covers my face makes me more invisible
abortions
Hot topic, but what's your opinion of it? I don't like the fact that so many young people act like it's nothing, it's a quite serious topic with many angles to look at it from.
In my opinion abortions should be available until the 8th week, which is around the time the nervous system and brain reach a level of development where the fetus can be called "conscious".
Special circumstances should be available for rape victims.
I hate acne
Anyone here knows good homemade remedies or mixtures for acne? I have it similar to picrel but a hundred times worse, it looks disgusting and it itches. I wash my face everyday with soap but it doesn't get better, i want it gone. Pls help.
Ass Hair
My ass hair makes me want to commit Jihad. Does anyone use an epilator?
How to dress like Anna Karina but still look modern and fashionable?
perpetual state of hunger
First of all, I want to start with saying that I am not overweight.
With that out of the way, I'm almost always in a state of hunger. After finishing my meal, I feel that I could finish two more easily. And even if I did that, I can never be full for more than a maximum of 15 minutes before my mind is filled of thoughts of gluttony again. That has been my life since I was a kid and it's agonizing not to give into the urges because being hungry all the time is such torture. I also noticed that I eat faster than literally everyone I've ever met, including my father. I am SO FUCKING HUNGRY that I can't even eat my food in normal sized bites. The only thing that motivates me to work is the thought of getting more food. I am unable to make friends and connect with others as I have no interests beside eating, I only ever talk about food and the weather. I am also very stingy, I guess part of why I was so reluctant to make friends is because I don't want to offer them my food. Is this mental illness?
How can I lose weight without physical activity? I hate sports and gyms and also a vegetarian. Is there hope for me(can do hard diets) or should I just start puking my guts off
anyone else dealing with constant menstrual spotting?
my period ended on the 8th, but i’ve been spotting literally all fucking month. it’s clearly old oxidized blood, but i have to wear a liner due to the amount. this isn’t the first time that it’s happened, i’ll periodically spot for 3-5 days after my period ends, but never a full month before. is it over for me? what do?!?!
rhinoplasty
i had rhinoplasty almost 1 month ago.
ask whatever you want!
(I will not show pictures)
Has anyone felt so numb that you completely disconnect from your body, to the point of not even being able to tell you need to go to the bathroom until it's literally painful? Or if you're feeling hunger and having to guess, and even then most food tastes like nothing?
If you have dealt with that, have you overcome it? I really want my body back but i don't know how to even begin to feel more aware of myself.
nexplanon / progestin and hormonal birth control side effects
>had nexplanon in for 2.5 years
>for the first few months, made me bleed more frequently
>also reduced my sex drive to nearly nothing, not ideal when trying to have sex
>6 months later, period just disappears completely
>letsfuckinggo
>get it taken out cuz no longer sexually active and worried about hormones and lack of period
>period comes back immediately, heavy as hell
>now horny all the time
i fucking hate this shit i can deal with the bleeding but i hate thinking about seggs all the time so much its unbearable and i feel like a moid. jerking off is ok i guess but i miss having no sex drive so much because it gave me a clear head. i'm thinking about getting the nexplanon put back in. but i'm not sure if it's justifiable just so i can delete my period and horniness again. i should probably talk to a womens healthcare provider but i'm poor and lazy. i was prescribed estrogen/progestin birth control pills at 14 because of heavy periods, but it didn't do much for me (probably because i sucked at taking them). i wonder if i have a hormone imbalance or something.
i'd like to know if other nonas have had similar experiences with hormonal birth controls, and what side effects they've experienced from hormonal birth control.
/cyst/
does anyone get bartholin cysts? they seem to be pretty ignored by gynecology. I've just recently been seeing medical sites claim they're linked to STDs meanwhile entire communities of women who get them are saying they've never had an STD, myself included. Just got tested.
Mine seems to reoccur whenever something "traumatic" bodily speaking happens. Usually if there's an extreme irritation to the area. Some pads seem to trigger it too so I've switched to menstrual cups. It finally fucking came back after I got my first brazilian wax…
I'll post ways ppl deal with them later. Some are kinda goofy.
is there a way to fade/possibly get rid of self harm scars?
i know with time it’ll go away, but it takes years for it to actually fade. I’m just sick of looking at it, it’s an ugly reminder and I’m sick of people staring at my legs whenever I wear shorts/skirts/dresses of any kind.
is there anything like a lotion or a supplement I could use for collagen or a retinol I could apply so my skin could heal from the trauma?
i love wearing dresses and skirts and having them really makes me dislike wearing them and putting makeup on my legs is impractical since my thigh would still be bumpy and foundation wouldn’t match the rest of my legs.
Fashion Style
What is your current style like?
What are some of your staple pieces?
Favorite shops? Favorite/most flattering cuts?
Do you like it? If not, what would you like it to look like in the future/if you had more money?
Ask for advice or give some to the other miners seeking fashion advice here!
Whats your budget on hb
I don't buy any makeup except for lipsticks because oh yes pretty colours love it. Lipsticks last long even though I use them almost everyday. I have about 4 I think and it's been more than one year or two that I didn't buy any.
I don't spend a lot on haircare because I use what I have in my kitchen to wash and do masks. I think it's been more than one year. I only bought recently two products to try because it's made for curls. Cost me about 40 euros but I don't mind since I didn't buy any hair product for a while and it is quality stuff.
I don't buy much skincare products either, now good soap is enough for me. Recently I used pH neutral stuff I buy at the pharmacy. Costs less than 10 euros for 2 soaps if I remember correctly. But i swap a lot because I like to try soaps. I avoid conventional ones so I either buy stuff at the pharmacy or at bio shops.
As for health well I'm really inconsistent with the way I nourish myself so… It's either I spend way too much on junkfood or nothing at all or I'm being a good girl who buys nice meat and a bit of vegetables and fruits. I avoid fish now because it's so overpriced for its worth now with all the pollution. Too bad cause I do love the taste
I don't spend money on meds I don't live in US
Im taking better care of my illness tho. (It's not mental)
So in one year I usually don't even spend 100 euros in Health and beauty.
Daily Makeup/Skin Care Routine
Post what you honestly wear on a daily basis (or at least the days you leave your house if you're unemployed this summer).
Which makeups brands/products do you reach for every day? Do you keep up a skin care routine even on days you skip make up? Discuss.
any miners with skin picking/excoriation disorder/dermiotilliomania?
>how long have you had it?
>where/what do you pick?
>how does it make you feel?
>any coping mechanisms/tips?
overpriced and overshilled garbage thread
Have you guys used Olaplex? What are your thoughts on Olaplex treatments?
People are shilling this shit like it's the second coming of Christ. i've tried the 3 step system no less than 4 times now and it has done virtually nothing to my hair. i switched to the Aphogee 2 step system and it's like night and day. Aphogee is amazing yet it gets no love from the haircare community in comparison. is it because it's not gatekept by license required shops? plus it's not $200 for 16 oz.
Cosplay Self-Post Thread
Post your cosplans, cosplays, WIP, costest, cosplay makeup, etc~
I wanna see what the C.C cosplay community is like
Larme General
>Favorite brands?
>Favorite models?
>Favorite substyles?
Do you use the facebook group, discord or amino? Do you own any issues of the magazine?
narrow hips
is it possible to stop being a hiplet? and before you screech at me about bone structure, i'm not talking about that.
there must be something that can improve the appearance of narrow hips. how far can muscles be built in that area? how narrow can i make my waist in order to exaggerate my hips? and how do i do these things?
having broad shoulders
My shoulders are wide compared to my body and it makes me feel ridiculous. Any tips on dressing etc to help hide it
if body image issues are such a big problem, why are there so many ugly people?
hear me out.
i can understand body image issues being a big deal among younger women. but it seems like once you leave your 20's they dissipate. i work at a grocery store and watch people come and go all day, and the vast majority of them seem to make little to no attempt at grooming themselves. a lot of them come in pajamas or just weird as fuck last minute clothing choices, most are fat and look like they haven't been to the gym in 25 years, most make no attempt at doing anything with their hair (including brushing it), and some smell like shit.
the easy answer is "poverty" but these people walk around with their well groomed teenage daughters that they're obviously providing for.
maybe it's because i have bdd but i have no clue how a majority of the population can stand living like this and then have the audacity to say, "beauty standards are so high and i'm so insecure!"
do women just stop feeling ugly after a certain age, or do they just live with it and stop trying?
Bangs too short
I went to a hair stylist who fucked up my bangs. They're too short and now my hair looks pretty much like a bowl cut. It's like a half inch above my eyebrows.
How long until they will be just below my eyebrows? How much of my bangs will grow per week?
Will adderall age me like meth? Since it's an amphetamine.
how do you accept looking twice your age?
I am developmentally delayed (from a mix of neglect and a debilitating illness) and now that I'm in my mid 20s I'm having massive amounts of people considered me in my early 50s and I get a lot of insults about it when people know my real age. It isn't like I have a lot of wrinkles but something about my face looks extremely ill and sunken despite being a normal weight.
I've been happy with improving; i.e., making some money freelancing, doing some government, legal and taxes stuff for people I know, etc., but there's still something extremely off about the way I come across.
It's really not fun at all being seen as someone mature and "dead-looking" according to everyone. I know even nice people aren't blind either. Oh to clarify I think most older women look good. It's just the way I look old is B-move horror type shit. I look scary.
And I don't like that I look scary. It makes me feel so ashamed to make people feel like that.
How do you separate how you feel from how you look and continue on your life journey peacefully and with excitement? A nasty part of me is feeling like my life is already over because I'm "not allowed" to do young people things or at least be silly around others. So I usually act like a brick wall. It's dumb. I go on tiktok and it's obvious that people truly and deeply hate it when older-looking people do awkward things. Or, well, not just that, but that people have massive hang-ups and obsessions with stuffing others into strict categories of behavior based off their obvious "numbers." I get it when someone does something actually morally wrong. But most of it has nothing to do with that. Maybe cringe is sometimes born from someone relating too hard to someone else being awkward.
The positivity stuff doesn't really help.
Tips for quitting BC pill
Hey miners, my husband's vasectomy is going to be scheduled soon, so that means I can finally stop taking the demonpills (a.k.a. Lutera) and I am wondering if anyone can share their experience coming off of them? (BC in general if not specifically Lutera)
I have been taking them for about 4 years. I know they make me gain weight. (I used to top out at 120lbs, but now I cannot get myself under 140 with regular exercise/dieting) They also destroyed my sex drive. Though they got rid of my back/chest acne so I am not looking forward to its resurgence.
I have read horror stories about women becoming suicidal for a year after going off the pill, or turning into someone they don't recognize because the pills altered their hormone balance for so long. Anyone have some wisdom/experience/warning/tips for me?
Little dark spots on skin.
Little dark spots started to appear on my skin, what can I do to stop them? They weren't here before.
Yamikawaii Fashion
Can we have a Yami Kawaii (病みかわいい) thread? I've been really into it recently and it's gotten me really inspired. Thoughts?
Anyone here used henna hair dye before? (Even better if you've used the brand in pic, I have a box of it I'm wanting to try.)
Looking for any tips- I have been bleaching and toning my hair a natural coppery red for a while, and did my roots about a month ago and hated the result (even though I used the same products as always, it went funky this time). I have heard that using henna too soon after dyeing with chemical dyes can do crazy shit to your hair, so I have been waiting. Now I have like 1cm of dark brown roots after a month of waiting, do you think this is a long enough wait to do the henna now?
Also, I have heard you need to leave it on for hours- I only ever tried henna once before years ago and it literally did nothing at all to my hair after letting it sit for 2 hours.
Earring Thread
Wasn't sure wether to create this thread here on at /cgl/, but alas
ITT: Post cute/cool/nice/etc earrings, and preferrably, where to get them, if possible.
Personal collection displays are also ok.
Jfashion general
Any and all jfash is welcome. Post your inquiries, favorite styles/brands/whatever, advice, and anything related here.
Self conscious eating
Does anyone else eat different when they're around other people?
Going out to lunch with friends or family can be hard sometimes. I always feel like they're judging my meal. When I'm on my own I actually eat quite healthy but as soon as I'm in company I just get soup and don't eat the bread
Too much anxiety. I start holding the cutlery weird like I've never used it before n shit
Have any of you ever been able to transform yourself to Stacy? How did it change your life?
Is lolita fashion still alive ?
Ugly beauty/fashion trends
Fellow miners! Lets talk about the beauty/fashion trends you don't like, find unappealing or just don't understand the hype about them.
Labiaplasty
Is anyone else considering labiaplasty or has had it performed?
I really want it done.
My labia isn't really that big but you see porn stars who have zero labia lip and since they're featured it makes you feel like that's what is acceptable.. I also think it looks better so I have been insecure about that aspect of myself for awhile.
I want to get it done but I will be horrified if the surgeon doesn't do it probably. I saw some botched images and yikes.
weird body stuff
>what's the weirdest/grossest body thing that ever happened to you?
i might regret asking this but i just had a weird body thing happen and need to feel less alone.
i've had a bump in my armpit for YEARS. over 10 years. Last week it got inflamed and weird. i treated it with hot compresses, neosporin, and hydrocolloid bandaids to draw the gunk out. it calmed down and i thought that was that. but today i looked at it again and it looked black. i freaked out, but then realized that the black was…hair. i had like the world's longest coil of ingrown armpit hair. that must've been growing all the years?? wtf.
share yours.
Holy Grails
post your holy grail skin products, hair products, and i guess, makeup
Beauty Failures
I just cut a hole in my eyebrow trying to look like Lauren Bacall. How's your Thursday going?
how to make my breasts bigger? Have you tried anything? Has anything really worked?
Life Makeover Thread
A thread for anyone who is trying to improve some aspect of their life to discuss, give tips, post sources for improvement.
/thrift/
>throwing money at the big textile
>current year
Who /thrift/ here?
Growing out hair
Does anyone have tips for keeping your hair healthy as you grow it out? My hair is almost at my butt, but I’ve noticed I get a lot of split ends even though I try to cut them.
Sneakers thread
Post sneakers you think are nice!
I plan on buying some reebok sneakers but I want to feel cute and I'm not so sure if that's the best choice.
Daily workout thread?
Does anyone have a daily (or weekly, w/e) workout routine or exercise? How do you keep from getting bored?
Also: any recs for a female fitness youtuber/IG that isn't totally insufferable lol
/thyroid/
Straight from the doc, just found out I have serious hypothyroidism.
Kinda explains why losing weight was so hard for me, and not because I'm a huge slob (I've lost about 12 kg on myself this year but then I hit a plateau and gained 2 of them back). I'll have to take iodine supplements for the next 12 months and a hormonal one for the next 3 before the next hormone check.
Anyone else that had/has thyroid problems here? How did you deal with them? How did they affect your body image and weight?
Has anybody had laser hair removal?
I feel like such a freak… I grow lip hair, and I know I'm in the minority here. I have it waxed when I can, but it grows back. Shave it and it grows back with a vengeance. Is laser hair removal worth it?
Is picking the skin off your lips and eating it bad for you?
I don't know why, but my bad habit of picking/biting the dead skin off my lips has come back again.
It mostly happened when I was a kid and did it as a bad habit and I had gone a good amount of years not doing it, but suddenly it's picked back up and I've started doing it again.
It's probably due to the high stress of college and worrying about finding a job, but I don't know why such an old habit has come back.
And it sucks because it stings a lot. My lips feel raw and they're bloody. I can't enjoy eating spicy food like I used to without feeling a burning sensation on my lips :/
Aside from the food, are there actual bad unhealthy side effects to doing this? And how can I be able to stop it? Any feedback would be good, thank you.
I’ve been on birth control for two months. I get extreme fatigue and stomach cramps. Does anyone else have experience with this? Does it go away? I don’t want to stop taking it even though my boyfriend says he cares more about my health than it feeling better
Do you like wearing skirts?
>easy to do
>both comfy and elegant
>makes your face look slimmer
>looks good regardless of your hair color
High bun is the best, how can other hairstyles even compete?
2000s fashion
You knew this thread was coming…2000s fashion (first decade). Like it? Love it? Hate it? What trends from this time period are you excited to see coming back? What trends are you glad are stuck in the 2000s? Post pics of your 2000s inspired outfits or of general 2000s fashion related inspiration!
ADHD
Any ADHD girls here? How are you doing? How does your ADHD affect your life? Have things gotten harder because of you-know-what? How are you coping?
For me I start too many projects but never finish them. I have a window of about 3 days where I become very passionate about a project, after which I want nothing to do with it. I'd like a way to fix this problem someday, since it's my dream to have a finished project that I can call my own. Vyvanse is getting me through most days.
Antipsychiatry Thread
This is a thread for all your bad experiences with therapists, psychiatrists, school counselors, etc.
My experience was being forced by my (former) psychiatrist and my parents to take Paxil for several years, which upset my school performance, my weight (I gained 30 pounds on Paxil), and my mental health.
Nail Art Thread
Anyone into nail art?
I've recently gotten into free-handing/painting on my nails. It's really hard but the results are quite pretty when they come out good.
Also if anyone is wanting to try out nail art but don't want to drop lots of money on products and kits, I really recommend the Makeup brand Essence! It's a teen girl/starting makeup company but they're very trend focused and usually have all the nail art stuff that is big right now for really affordable prices like stamping sets for $5 (last week I saw them carry that glitter dust that you can rub on your nails for half the price online)
Pcos
I hate having PCOS (poly cystic ovary syndrome). I hate it i hate it i hate it. It just seems to get worse and worse with the years. I can't lose weight, i'm really overweight and i've got a fuzzy face and neck. Not to mention my acne, its on my back, chest neck and face and I HATE IT. Sometimes i'll see very dark stubs of hair sticking out of my neck and everytime i just become so dreadful. some hair is even in the middle of my chest. The feeling of feeling like you look like a boy makes me so mad and sad. Is there anything a doctor could be able to do? I've considered lazer hair removal surgery but it costs a shit ton which makes me even angrier because transwomen get that shit for free. This is probably some sort of vent post but if anyone has any advice or just want to share their story they are welcome to.
soft feet
How do I get nice soft feet? I have dermatillomania (skin picking disorder) focused on my soles and toenails and the bottom of my feet are rough. I've gotten it largely under control but I'm still insecure about how they look. I've tried babyfoot but the parts with thick skin stayed the same, it only affected the already soft-ish skin around them.
Here's a babby picture bc I'm not about to go looking up womens' feet on the internet.
Bad habits that make you gain weight
Mine: Mindless/boredom snacking. I put a picture of obese people on the inside of my cupboard and fridge, stops me from most mindless eating.
What are your bad diet habits? How do you avoid doing them?
Nail polish collection
Show off your polish collection
Aliexpress thread
Post your latest buys, your wishlist items and your favorite stores for clothing, accessories and more!
Why am i so damn tired? Ive been exercising, sleeping and eating well but it hasnt been helping. Could this be coffee addiction? Because normally i drink 2-3 cups a day and i havent been drinking at all a few days. If thats the case, how long is it gonna be until im able to feel awake without coffee again? Im so tired of being tired. I just wanna be productive.
/glasses/ general
How do you find glasses that suit you? Did you switch to contacts? What would you recommend for x faceshape?
Wigs
Does anyone here wear wigs daily? I want to stop dying my hair, but I don’t want my natural color lol. What are your experiences wearing wigs at work?
eGirl Aesthetic
I want to dress like an egirl but I'm having a hard time finding brands that fit the specific image. Please dump outfit inspo and images here.
I'd prefer this not turn into bashing the style as edgy and wannabe as it is. I just think its fun
Anyone into running?
Does any one have any tips into people starting to run?
Is there a smarter way to build endurance and not get winded as easily?
Since this is a slow board you can talk about general exercising advice.
I don't want to get fat and ugly when i have a kid (I'm already fat and ugly so there's kind of a disadvantage) what do you think women like her do all day?
So what's preventing us from unironically becoming this?
Is this a Stacy? You know the type that has brunch, perfect teeth, talks too much about wine, and has a tiny, ugly dog?
I am mentally broken after the past year (and my whole life), and it's like, why not? At this point, we've tried everything, why not just become a biblefag (any religion deemed socially "acceptable")?
Either tell me why you haven't or why I shouldn't ditch our weebneet niche femcel lifestyles.
How do you act lady like?
How do you act lady like?
And have manners?
Also what are manners?
How can you learn to be lady like and have manners?
I'm tired of feeling like a slob.
Help I am in pain
So I've been having really intensely bad period cramps for the last few days, and I need advice on how to lessen the symptoms. It feels like there's a dagger in my ovaries and I don't know how not to break down crying on the floor when a wave of it comes. I feel like I'm at my limit please send help.
I'm working for a cosmetics company in Korea.
Any questions?
Vitamins and Supplements
Do you take any vitamins or supplements (herbal or otherwise)?
If so, is it for any health deficiency or as a boost?
If not, would you ever want to try any?
Related: How do you know if they work? Do you trust any of this?
What's the ugliest part of your body?
Let's sent it some love!
I'll start: it probably is my knees, they're fat, are slowly becoming wrinkled and have a hump above them. One of them is square shaped because of surgery.
I love you knees, thank you for supporting my body and carrying me around!
Sleep patterns
What time do you wake up?
And do you go to bed at regular times during the week?
eyebrow fit
Hey there, what style of eyebrow should I head for? I have a textbook definition of a heart shape face yet I have prominent fierce eyes. My eyebrows don't help soften my look. I keep them in clean shape, just waxed out dead space hairs every 2 weeks. Does not drastically change my shape doing that.
I've had an arch thin eyebrow before and I didnt like it. I think it was too dramatic for my face. That was years ago so maybe Im open to the idea again. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Any tips for exercising with painful scars? I had my appendix removed years ago and the scar has always caused pain when stretching it, even mildly. I'd say it's even gotten worse in recent months where I try to exercise. If I try to do push ups, planks, whatever, I just feel this stretching that gets unbearable after a minute, and I usually have a pretty high pain tolerance.
It's particularly annoying because I don't have the ability to do much exercising other than walk a lot (which is difficult for other reasons, but improving) and things I can do at home.
What are some good wristwatches for women? I feel like we are missing out on all the good stuff, the watch market is mostly aimed at men.
Help Finding Shoes!
TLDR; i found these super cute shoes on amazon that i wanted to order for work & casual wear. i thought they were perfect because i’m very picky and typically not attracted to clothes but these really caught my eye, however, my size wasn’t offered. i am usually a size 7.5/8 in US shoes but according to their shoe chart i’m a 9, so i messaged them and asked if a 9 was available somehow and they were just like “no” and then immediately took the shoe off of their page. that made me sort of fishy, like maybe the design was stolen? i’m not very familiar with shoes or fashion so if anyone is familiar with this sort of thing do you recognise this shoe from anywhere? it would be really awesome if i could find the original maker and buy from there. if not, does anyone know where i could find a very similar type of shoe? i tried looking at lolita shoe websites but i don’t really like any of those, most of those seem a bit “over the top” to wear in the office.
any help is appreciated <3
OOTD / recent purchases thread
There was a thread for this at one point, but idk what happened to it.
>Outfit pics
>Recent buys
>Advice on how to style pieces
>Store recs
>Outfit inspo/aesthetic posting
>Have fun!
Pic related, bought these trousers recently. I like them! They mix up my wardrobe which I feel is full of dresses atm.
Beauty Routine
What does your every day makeup routine look like? Which products do you use?
It's that time of the month again
What strategies are you using to cope with it and to feel better?
Shopping thread
- What are your favorite shops?
- What are you buying right now?
- Wishlist items?
dilemma: skinny or implants
Hi, anons. I'm a not really, but at least weight-wise "recovered" anorexic. I miss how my face looked badly; I gain weight in my face so only by being in the 15s bmi-wise did the fat start to recede. So now at a bmi of 19-20, I feel hideous, but a lot of the weight is because I've worked out and that helped me gain.
The dilemma I'm faced with is that part of why I became anorexic in the first place is because I realized I would never have a "balanced" body. It'd always be fucked because I don't have large breasts to offset how huge my shoulders are. It doesn't help my butt sticks out so it makes my breasts look even tinier. I wear a 32C/32D but they look more like what most people think a B cup looks like because of their damned shape (very round and not projected). If I got implants, I think I could be persuaded not to go back to being anorexic since it'd look ridiculous with the implants. But if I didn't get the implants, it's like, yeah, my body is fucked, why not become anorexic again. Any insight? Do you all think it's better to achieve an ideal body by long-term extremely low-cal diets (and exercise), or by plastic?
pic-related is some random with a bmi of 15. I looked a little more "strained" at that bmi
bras
do you wear bras? why or why not? (also do you guys cover your nips if not?)
personally i don't wear bras but i cover my nipples, partially out of respect for those that would rather not see my nipples and partially because it hurts when it's cold lol
Can't tell what I look like
Not sure if it belonged here or /feels/. I know for sure I'm fat, I have been since I was a kid. But I struggle with understanding what I really look like to others and how I compare with the other women around me. There are for sure plenty of bigger girls, but even looking in a mirror or at a picture, it's difficult to wrap my head around. I've gotten a lot of different feedback from different people I know irl but obviously they're biased. Does anyone have a solution/ any tips? A tip other than "lose weight" preferably
Is there such a thing as female viagra? I cant get wet sometimes.
Cute Clothes, Anything Goes!
Okay! So I hope this is okay with the mods but I couldn't really find a Lolita/Victorian/Cute/Old School/Street Wear/Alternative Fashion thread, and I figured I would make one, I know it may seem like some of these themes don't fit together but I think you get the general idea!
The example is just a example, you can also post any frilly, light up, ruffled, mute colored clothes you like! Anything from American 50's to Punk! As long as it's girly, it can go here!
gossip sites and mental health
Does anyone else feel that the toxicity in gossip sites negatively affects their mental health? I mainly lurk but I'm currently cutting them out and it seems to be helping me, I really think that nasty words on gossip sites leak into my subconscious and contribute to low self esteem. The culture of picking people apart and waiting for them to fuck up is really exhausting.
Uniforms & Attire
Military, dress attire, etc, or any other articles of clothing you find attractive.
Pls.
I want a boob job.
Ive been thinking about it for a long time and I think Im finally going to do it. Ive always wanted big boobs, and never had them. I dont even want them for a guy, I just want them for myself. Ive been researching it for years and think Im just gonna go for it.
I figured Id ask here and see if anybody has any opinions or downsides I might not have considered.
Getting a fringe
I’ve discussed this with my friends but I feel like they’re too nice to go against what I want, which is to get bangs! I want bangs but i don’t know if it’ll look good on me? I’m asian/Caucasian and look like Lauren Tsai (pictured) except with a bigger bumpier narrower pointier nose. Her face shape, eye area, lip shape and small forehead are very similar to me. Bangs are supposed to cover 5heads, right? But they also draw attention to ugly noses, too…
So I shouldn’t get bangs with these features, then? I really want bangs but I don’t know which style to get. I’m leaning towards Korean wispy bangs as it might soften my sharp nose.
No Makeup
Does anyone else never wear makeup? If so, why not?
I've pretty much never worn makeup my entire life (in my late 20s right now). The women in my family don't wear makeup, and growing up, my friends didn't either. I've recently noticed that the majority of women who I see walking down the street have at least a little bit of makeup on, and it's rare/almost impossible to find a woman who doesn't wear any at all (yeah, I'm not a very perceptive person, to have noticed it this late). Starting to feel like I should too. What are your thoughts on this? Anyone out there who's this way too?
The X Effect
The X Effect started on reddit as a method of forming habits and building willpower.
The idea is to track the habit you want to form for 49 days on a 7x7 grid. Each day you cross off a box if you did the thing, and you try and keep the chain of X's going for the whole 7 weeks. The theory is if you can do something every day for 7 weeks then you can keep doing it.
I've been using it to form basic morning/night routines and it's been really helpful, not only for motivation but also for accountability and tracking my progress. Have any of you tried this before?
Any green tea drinkers?
Does it actually help with diets and health. I see a lot of people listing it's benefits. But I'm curious if anyone here has experienced those benefits.
I'm trying to stop drinking as much black tea and coffee.
Grey Hair
For older women out there, is anyone else going grey naturally and not dyeing their hair? Especially if you have darker hair/more noticeable grey hairs in that awkward “salt and pepper” phase.
I had an aunt growing up who never dyed her grey hair and I’ve always wanted to follow her footsteps. However, people keep telling me things like how not dyeing it will hurt me career-wise due to ageism, especially as it affects women. I also don’t like how wiry grey hair tends to be in comparison to regular hair. Does anyone know of any good conditioners or hair treatments to soften out the grey hair?
Who's been fat their whole life and actually managed to lose weight? I can't visualise a thinner version of myself because I've never been thin.
personal color analysis?
has any of you had a personal color analysis done? was it worth it? how much did it cost you?
I'm sort of intrigued but not sure I want to drop ~$200 on it…
androgyne/tomboy fashion
Would anyone be interested in an androgynous fashion thread? Some other (fem)anons and myself tried making a general for this on /fa/ but male anons shitposted it to death before it finally fell off the catalog, and someone in the vent thread suggested I try it here.
I have a bunch of hair and wardrobe inspo to dump but need to know if other people are interested first, heh.
Was there any bleeding the first time you had sex? Have you ever used tampons/masturbated/had some form of penetration before that? Does age have to do with it (i.e. hymen wearing away over time)?
How can you properly use this in order to avoid infections?
Does any of you gulls have a girl crush or just admire a certain lolita? For me, it's skullita. She lives all the way in California and I really want to meet her one day but I also don't want to be seen as a creep ;_;
What are your thoughts on short hair for women?
Endometriosis is a disorder where the lining of the uterus, the endometrium, grows where it's not supposed to - in and on the Fallopian tubes and ovaries.
Wonder what that feels like?
A study of people with endometriosis got the following descriptions:
>throbbing
>gnawing
>dragging pain to the legs
>shooting rectal pain
>sense that insides are being pulled down
How to look cute?
My ideal appearance and style would be the one of a kpop idol or Ariana Grande - problem is, I'm very tall.
I'd love to wear cute skirts and dresses, but whenever I try on something more girly I feel like some old hag playing dress up in kids clothing. And when I wear something elegant and feminine I look even more mature. Same for makeup, everything seems to age me.
As a child I only wore secondhand trousers and pullovers, so I feel like I completely missed out on being a typical girl.
I've been basically dressing up like a business lady in long cardigans and trenchcoats since I was just a young teen (because my mom says this suits tall people) and I feel that therefore (and because of my face) many think I'm older.
Is anybody in the same boat?
I'd like your advice in basically everything: hair, makeup, clothes… are there even any cute things that somebody like me could wear without looking ridiculous? Having a bob hair cut suits me well, but it also makes me appear even larger.
I also don't know what to do with my body itself: I'm naturally athletic, so I look even manlier, stronger, matronly. If I'm at a higher weight and get a chubby face I look bloated and old - not cute like other girls. And when I'm at a lower weight I immediately look sick and haggard. I have big hands and feet, wide hips and shoulders,… it's just extremely difficult.
I'd appreciate any tips.
I always hated my tiny boobs but lately it started to bother me way too much. They are super small, when I lay on my back I'm completely flat. On top of that I'm really tall (taller than a lot of guys) and skinny and I think it makes them look even smaller
how do I deal with it? Seriously are there any tricks to make them seem at least a bit bigger? I tried gaining weight but even when I had 15kg more they didn't grow a bit
it's such a shitty reason to not like myself :|
K-pop diets
I can't help but feel jealous when I see how skinny k-pop idols are. They looks so cute in about every type of clothes.
How can they stay so slim while also maintaining youthful skin and healthy hair, and having enough energy to dance?
On top of that Koreans are the "biggest" Asians, many female idols are over 170cm with larger frames, so it's not like they're naturally petite either (e.g. see pic).
How much do you think they eat per day?
Does anybody know how they exercise to avoid getting bulky muscles?
Have any of you ever tried one of those k-pop diets?
What do you gals think about water fasting?
Fasting is one way for our body especially the Gastrointestinal tract to heal and to “rest” from all the work. During our fasting state, our body uses glycogen—this is the storage of our reserve energy. After several hours, when all our glycogen stores are depleted, that’s when our body uses fats—hence the weightloss.
Anyone here have to deal with sciatica pains or at least some kind of lower back ache?
Trying to manage mine without pills/surgery.
Already tried yoga, stretching, physical therapy, etc and the only thing that helps at the moment is weed, but I can't use that everytime it happens
Cellulite
Anyone else suffer? I am not even overweight but the back of my thighs look like shit.
It was at it's worse as I lived this insane hermit hikki lifestyle which is when most of it happened. Since being more active it reduced but can never go away.
What are some advices to minimize it as much as possible. What exercises would you do for the upper back thigh? My biggest fear is that all the exercise I am doing won't fix anything.
I hate that I feel confident looking at myself front on but seeing myself from behind it all falls apart.
Fashion and style thread!
Gala Thread
Whose outfit was the best? Worst? Which was your favorite?
Pic related, I loved Lupita’s outfit
Pain during sex
I'm 20 years old and I've been dating my first boyfriend for 7 months now.
I've always been really shy and inhibited, but he's gently been easing me into sexuality by just teaching me how to kiss and do mouth and hand stuff and such.
We've tried to have sex twice now and every time it hurts when he goes too deep. It feels like he's hitting my cervix, but he says he's only halfway in. We're using plenty of lube and foreplay but I just get so tense and anxious when we have sex.
Is there something wrong with my vagina or is it just a mental thing? Why can't he enter me fully without me hurting?
Denim skirts. Yay or nay?
Broken vagina club
Anyone else have trouble with having sex? No matter how much foreplay, I feel like everything is super desensitized down there. Its impossible for me to become aroused. PIV literally feels like nothing, albeit uncomfortable from a penis entering my unaroused vagina. Oral and fingering feels like nothing.
I kinda just have sex since my bf has a high drive. I would literally prefer to do anything else, since it is a little painful but i love him so w.e. Anyone else deal w this shit? I got of an antidepressant of 1 yr, 2 months ago and just stopped my birth control last week because im sick of it and trying new shit.
Basically, send help. Would doctors even take me seriously
The last thread about tattoos is dead so I'm making a new one
>Do you like tattoos? Do you have any? If you don't but want to get one, what are you going to get?
>If you have tattoos, do you regret any?
>Do you think tattoos make people look "cheap" or impulsive, especially if the person has too many?
Does anyone know any good toning exercises or sports for stomach, butts and thighs? I'm trying to avoid things like running or squats because it fucks with my knees but i don't know what other options are worth trying
Eye makeup thread
Share some of your favorite types of eye makeup. Mine is pic related.
Who here is Januhairy?
A month-long campaign encouraging women to grow out their body hair is happening for the first time
Januhairy wants ladies to "love and accept" their natural hair while raising money for charity
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-46747452
Exercising in the winter
For those who like exercising, what plans are you making for staying in shape during the wintertime?
Coloring hair at home
Hey /hb/, does anyone here have experience dying their own hair to avoid spending insane amounts of money at the salon every few weeks?
I'm trying to get my hair this color (my natural color is currently a 2-3 shades darker). I got it done at a salon last year and they didn't use bleach, just dye. I've seen some decent tutorials on how to lighten hair without bleach but the color always seem to come out as this unnatural yellow color instead of natural dirty blonde which is obviously not what I'm looking for.
So yeah, if anyone has any expertise or questions of their own, post it here!
/cgl/ merge
After discussing this in the chat last week, I have now moved the threads from /cgl/ to this board.
A few users requested I rename the board to something like /bb/ (beauty board) or other abbreviations, but the platform I'm using right now does not allow renaming of board URIs. I'll do this once we're in the process of moving to a different board software.
Nail biting thread
>Who else here is a nail biter?
If so
>how many years have you've been biting them.
And
>Have you've ever tried to quit.
my whole life basically
Yes haven't bitten them in two months
Why are there so many threads and posts about being overweight, but every post that references being skinny (aside from a few on /hb/ get deleted)? Fat girls have it easier because they can always change when you’re skinny you’re in your endgame and you know there’s no way it’s going to get better and thisis what you have to work with. Also, I’d really like to inspire and help all the fat girls here to lose weight and become the skinny queens they want to be, but it’s not allowed which is dumb: why disallow self-improvement?
Who /skinny/ here?
Mental Health General
>share
>vent
>advise
>support
So how've you been feeling lately, Miners?
Sup miners,
So, how does one develop their own fashion style? This includes hair, makeup etc.. I don‘t want to dress like a basic bitch. Images are encouraged.
Disordered eating & body image
Whoops, put the subject name in the wrong field. Trying again.
Who else suffers from disordered eating and body image problems? BDD?
What has helped you?
How do you get by with these feelings?
How do you keep going?
What do your family, friends, and loved ones think?
Do you think you will recover? Are you in a recovery stage?
Please vent here.
>Please don't post any pro-ana tips or obvious ana images. Refer to the rules.
What did you eat today?
Share your daily food intake and whether you're trying to lose/maintain/gain weight or just indulge in whatever you want (plus maybe add your weight and height)
Tall Girls Thread
For sharing tips and tricks on how to make the best out of your height!
How did you come to terms with being tall? (how to be more confident and comfortable)
Clothes that suit you the best?
Maybe other specific hair or beauty routines and styles?
Diet and excercise? (since there are differences depending on height/build)
Model Thread
Have you ever dreamed of being a model?
Is there anybody here who has experience in this field?
Who are your favourites?
Model diet and beauty secrets?
Do you shower more than once a day?
i've been using vibrators for the past 4 years or so, and i've noticed i've become desensitized.
i slowly worked my way up to a hitachi, but even now it takes a lot of ~finesse~ to cum with it.
additionally, i lost my virginity after using a vibrator. oral has never really felt like much, and rubbing my clit during sex doesn't do much either.
has anyone else had this problem? and do you have any advice on how to regain sensitivity?
the only thing i can think of is just laying off the vibrator/masturbating for a few months.
You guys have no idea how lucky you are to not be black
It is hell on earth.
Anyway, discuss minority beauty tips if you have them.
Unpopular opinions
Let's have a thread for unpopular beauty trends or features that you like, or 'unattractive' people you think are beautiful.
I for one think tall women are super hot and I'd love a strong femme amazonian gf.
Vaginal Discharge
I HATE DISCHARGE REEEEEEEEEE
I'm so mad
I hate having sticky panties all the time
I hate having to wear panty liners or a mooncup when I go out just so I don't feel the cold slimey goop leaking out and sticking to my underwear
I hate it
Fuck this shit
Do beautiful girls really manage to attract more guys for sex and get better opportunities for job prospects?
Skipping periods with Birth Control
Why don't all girls skip their periods??? I've been doing it for 2 months and I've never felt so free in my life. For those who skip, how has your experience been? What brand are you using? Any downsides?
I've also gained 10lbs in the time that I've been taking BC, but that's probably my fault.
tell me your secrets
what are your lil health & beauty tips and tricks?
>put sheet masks in the fridge before using them for relaxing chilly face time
>use cheap clear mascara to set brows instead of official brow gel
Modeling Industry
Let's discuss.
Some questions to get the ball rolling:
>how did you start following the modeling industry?
>who are your favorite models?
>who are your other favorite people in the business?
post yours
Thrift shopping
Are you on a tight budget? Do you like antique stuff? Do you want to help the environment? Try thrift shopping!
Contrary to popular belief, thrift stores are not dirty and for poor people only. You can find some cool items for cheap, and you help the environment in doing so by cutting down the costs for manufacturing another item. And it's fun!
Post items you found while buying second-hand or stories you want to share here.
Eating once a day / Interminent Fasting
I know they're not the same thing, but I decided to make a thread to discuss them (couldn't find any, sorry if I missed one!).
Have you ever tried IF? If yes, what results have you achieved, if any?
And eating once a day, what do you think about it?
I've been thinking about giving one them a try because I binge eat fairly regularly, and idk what to do anymore.
Video related is quite interesting.
Low quality orgasms
I feel that my orgasms have become weaker over the past years, wether alone or with my partner. Sometimes I even acknowledge that the climax happens without even feeling it, as if there was no connection at all between my brain and my genitals, I mean no physical pleasure at all. But the rest of the act is perfectly normal, I feel it coming and then it flops. I still enjoy making love but this is really frustrating; fortunately it doesn't happen every time.
Can it be that I don't have enough happy little molecules te release?
Here is a snailcat for you anons. Or is it a catsnail?
Seizures
I had a definite seizure today and I'm freaking out. My muscles were all involuntarily jerky and I lost consciousness, but the weirdest part was that I had visual and auditory hallucinations even after the jerking stopped. I'm so lucky my friend was there to help me…. I'm so, so scared, I've had the jerkiness and inability to control my muscles before, but usually I would be near a counter and I told people about those incidents, but they thought I was just describing a headrush (even though I tried to convince them it isn't normally for me to have my muscles jerking around while I have no control). I don't know what to do. All these seizures occurred right after I woke up and walked somewhere. I've been looking up what kind of seizures I've been having, but like, all the seizures I look up for adults revolve around muscle stillness or relaxation when mine are jerky and violent. My friend said I was talking and then suddenly my words didn't make sense and I was jerking on the ground after I fell. They grabbed me and put me onto a toilet afterwards while holding my steady, so I don't know if I had incontinence or not. All I know is I don't remember a lot and that for minutes, it was like I was on a bad Dxm trip.
Fatigue
I'm fucking tired of feeling exhausted all the time. Even when I get a lot of sleep for a while vs a little amount of sleep, I still feel fucked. Exercising makes me more exhausted instead of giving me energy. It doesn't matter if I have caffeine or not. Any help would be appreciated, I just want energy to be able to do homework and overall be more successful.
Lime Crime Angels Collection / Should I Buy
Hi gals, I'm debating as to whether I should buy the Lime Crime angels collection while they have this 15% off sale on $75 or more. I don't own a lot of lime crime and I'm aware of their past, but fuck, I really, really want this collection because I know I'd get good use out of it. I've always wanted their Diamond Crusher glitter lip toppers, but I've never caved in because they are so freaking expensive.
Also, I did look for dupes for their diamond crushers, but i've only been able to find one current company that sells a comparable product (a glittery lip gloss/topper that dries down and won't budge). I'm considering maybe only buying the angels lip collection? But idk, the highlight palette seems like I'd get multiple use out of it since I think those colors would look awesome as eyeshadows.
What do you all think? Should I go for it? Also, I am by no means a makeup hoarder. The only own two palettes (one that I purchased with my own money at a drugstore, the other was a high end palette that was gifted to me) and I recently threw away one I've owned for 6 years. I wear makeup a lot, though. I just try to be economical about it.
Winter caps in summer
Why would anyone wear a winter cap in the middle of summer? What sense does it make?
I just don't get it. Makes me mildly angry.
Utility Fashion
Is anyone else interested in this style? It obviously looks good on models, but does it work for the average woman, or does it just look too dumpy? 1/2
Closet setup thread
What is your method for building the perfect closet?
Here's what has worked best for me:
>Sort clothes in groups by activities (work, daily life, evenings…)
>Pick 3 main tones or colors that match together and 3 secondary colors for each group
>Pick 2 base bottom items for each group, 1 base pair of shoes, and 3 base tops for each group (you can have as much as you want in the same group)
Dental Health General
How's your oral hygiene girls?
Are you brushing 2-3 times per day?
Did you remember to floss?
How long has it been since your last dental checkup?
Aaaaah help /cgl/, I want to be cute and fashionable but I feel like my height makes everything look bad on me (5'10) any tips on how to be cute and tall?
I don't really wear skirts and dressed because it's quite rare to find a woman actually wearing them here.
How To Look Good Without Makeup
i'm planning on ditching makeup and start focusing on skincare and enhancing my features naturally.
any tips? i've watched a few videos besides this one and i'm looking forward to trying it out. i've been obsessed with the whole natural beauty no makeup look.
Tampons or pads answer now
Quitting bad habits
A thread for bad habits that you know negatively affect your health (i.e smoking is obvious but anything goes).
>What is your bad habit(s)?
>When did your realize it had a real impact on your health and well-being?
>What are you actively doing to change it?
>What are the challenges/obstacles?
>Any advice or tips for those struggling with the same thing?
ITT share your favorite beauty products for hair/makeup/treatments for skin etc
maybe some tips and tricks too.
I'm interested to hear yours.
Sleeping too much/too little
>do you sleep abnormally? Do you know why?
>do you have advice for miners who sleep abnormally?
I'm trying to get into a normal sleep routine but it's summer break and I'm sleeping more than 12 hours a day; up to 16 TBH. My friends always make jokes about how much I sleep but I feel super unproductive and would like to be awake to do personal dev 9-5 whilst I'm not doing anything else
Tea
Who likes tea? I'm addicted to unsweetened green tea.
I really don't understand high fashion.For example why buy a D&C shirt for $1000 when I can buy a Hawaiian shirt similar for $50
Cheat Days
I've heard from various sources that a cheat day/meal once a week or so is needed in order to keep your metabolism high. Is this true? And, if so, which is better: a day or a meal? Also, how much should you eat during this to not undo the progress you've made?
Asking because I've been having a cheat day once a week for a while now. I've realized recently that on these days, I've been eating well over 2,000 calories when I eat less than 2,000 calories on other days. I don't exercise much on these days either. I feel like I've been losing a considerable amount of progress when I eat this much more.
Also, I've been using MyFitnessPal to calculate the net calorie count for each day. For example, let's say I eat 2,000 calories one day and exercise until I've burned 700 calories to reach my daily goal of 1,300 calories. Will I lose weight more consistently if I just eat 1,300 calories without putting the exercise I do into account, or is what I'm doing fine? And if this is okay, would it be better to not have a cheat day at all?
Strabismus
I was wondering if any other miners struggle with this issue. My right eye points a little outwards (exotropia) and although it's not that terrible it bugs the hell out of me still. Currently thinking about eye-patching my good eye so I can strengthen the muscles on my other one. No idea how effective that'll be though. Does anyone know any other fixes?
Is being thin important to you ?
I don't think I'm the only one to have this day to day pressure to think about my body, and I wonder what other people really think about it.
>Does this affect you at all ?
>If so, how ?
>How do you justify it ?
>When has it become a recurring thought ? (the pressure to stay thin, not exclusively leading to eating disorders in some cases)
>How do you cope with it ?
Keeping feet soft
Anyone keep up on their foot care?
When I was a child my mother used all different kinds of devices for keeping her feet soft. Now that I'm getting older my feet are starting to get raw and it's upsetting to me!
I have tried to use a pumice stone in the shwoer followed by slathering them with unrefined shea butter + putting socks on after to trap the moisture, but it doesn't make much difference!
What has worked best for you guys?
Mori Kei
Mori kei thread
Do you want to have kids some day?
Daily outfits
ITT: Post outfits you've worn, outfits you'd wear (if you're not comfortable sharing selfies), collages/polyvores, OOTDs, etc.
Lolita Dream Dresses and Accessories Shopping Thread!
What's your dream dress, accessory, bag, shoes, or decorating item?
Are you having trouble finding it? Let's help each other find the things we dream of!
Post topic ideas:
Where do you like to shop online?
Are you looking for a certain item?
Where are the best Japanese sites to buy from?
Who sells the best shoes, bags, accessories?
What's your opinion of a specific shop? Good, bad, meh?
Post your unboxing and critique!
Critiques, criticisms, and reviews of stores/sellers/sites welcome!
Being a CAIS-woman
For those unfamiliar with the condition: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complete_androgen_insensitivity_syndrome
tl;dr XY fetus doesn't develope male genitalia, thus he's born female
I am such a woman and wonder if there any are here.
Accountability Thread
Post your current diet here, along with your goals and progress. In your initial post, note how often you will update. Feel free to name-fag in order to keep this thread organized, and please quote your previous posts when updating!
Let's support each other and stay positive~
Types of clothes that you hoard
Do any of you semi-hoard clothing items that you don't use enough to justify buying them? Or do you hoard clothing items you do use all the time anyway because you don't like washing your clothes?
Stuff I'm guilty of:
Bralettes
Undies
Lingerie (particularly those bustier tanks that I always say I'm going to wear outside the house but rarely ending up doing so)
Hoodies (I do wear these a lot, but I own far more of these than I need to)
Outerwear in general (I love how they can spice up a boring outfit)
Bikinis (I live near a beach but I don't go enough to justify the amount I own)
Joggers/Sweatpants, especially the ones with words on the butt (they are so comfy, but I really don't need the amount I own)
I still don't own a lot of clothing compared to other girls I know, but I still feel like I own a lot of types of clothing that I don't need.
Wigs
Do you wear wigs?
What are your favorite tricks to make them look natural?
Lacefront or bangs?
Post cute wigs!
Lush thread
Do you like lush? Do you use lush regularly, if so what do use?
Do you have any lush horror stories?
Do you have any recommendations ?
Korean/K-pop Fashion
To all sides of K-fashion!
I guess it's kinda similar to a lot of J-fashion, but at least in my experience, it's sometimes a bit edgier and more risqué. It can also be pretty feminine and cute and as well, but I like that even so, it usually has a sexier side to it.
I guess this can be a discussion thread, also for recomendations, OOTD, and inspo pic dump.
Eyebrows
Which eyebrow technique is best for completely changing the shape? I have thick bushy straight eyebrows that have no arch like at all.
When I get them threaded they just get thinned out as opposed to completely changing the shape as I'd like. How does one go from shitty eyebrows to something like "Seductive Natural" or "Mysterious Natural" eyebrows?
also
>eyebrow general
Putumayo is closing.
Discuss
What cosplay are you working on?
Your favourite cons?
Positive/horror stories?
Why is cosplay so messy?
Hime cuts: cute haircut or stupid idea?
The “short hairstyles” and “haircare routines” threads didn’t really seem like the right place and I didn’t want to hijack.
Hime cuts. Yea or nay? Bonus: What about on white people?
For me, I already have the bangs, so it’s just a question of whether to cut the middle layer in. I wear predominantly fashions that go well with it, and I’d probably keep them long like pic related in order to be able to pull them back as needed. But it seems as though everyone I know is getting this done right now, so I’m conflicted.
Liz Lisa discussion anyone?
>what do you think of the eBay store vs shopping services?
>haul?
i really wanna do my hair but idk what to do with it, post cute short haircuts(preferably curly and IRL)
not as short as pic related, but like below ear height
/cgl/ secrets and general community ideas
Since Admin wants to bring back some of the nostalgia of the EGL LiveJournal days, I was thinking that a thread on helping this board gain traction might be good.(Bless you Admin)
crystal.cafe is still small so getting traffic would be small and with many communities moving to Facebook, getting traffic here is going to be tough. I'm sure Admin has some ideas for it but maybe input from other Lolitas lurking here might help.
Recapturing the old days has been tried and failed before so what can we do to ensure at least the tiniest bit of success?
Photoshop & Beauty Apps
Let's be honest.
>How much do you edit yourself, on a scale from 1 to Kotakoti?
>Which facial features do you change?
>Do you liquify your body or lengthen your legs?
>Do you lie about it?
>Best apps?
Undies General
Where do you guys shop for undies? It's so hard to find cute girly styles in the west, but I'm wary about buying from random taobao sellers.
Anyone here like twee fashion? I like that it's cute but still fairly normie. Favorite stores? I like lindybopusa.
What style of jfash do you like best ?
Coffee Dilemma
Is it worth it to quit coffee?
I love the taste of black coffee and have had periods where I'll avidly drink it, but then I'll stop because I can get panicky and over-emotional because of the caffeine. I have a week where I have jam packed days of school plus work plus an hour's commute at least twice a day, and I decided to quit coffee when school started up again. It's been a few weeks and I still feel constantly exhausted and go to bed at around 9pm and wake up early, still exhausted. I've had mild withdrawals before when I've quit coffee, but nothing this serious. Would drinking coffee be worth it because it'd make me feel better because it would energize me, or am I drained because I quit coffee?
Are you healthy? Or do you just look healthy?
Normie J-fashion Lovers UNITE!
Am I the only one who loves NORMIE J-fashion?
>>Even though it was a few years ago, I was one of the many anons who studied abroad in Japan for 1 year.
My boyfriend had a car and worked between two top universities, so I had the advantage of traveling throughout Japan and seeing tons of different cities/towns. One thing I noticed was a similar style among my friends, classmates, and strangers all throughout the country.
Alt-fashion stood out just as much as it would outside Japan ime, but normie J-fashion is also really cute. I really enjoy it.
>>Let's discuss the popular fashion trends in Japan among late teen-early 40's women~ask questions, share advice, post PHOTOS!
Lolita and Social Media
Are there any lolitas that still run blogs, or has everyone moved to instagram and FB? Do people even still use LiveJournal?
Shironuri thread
I just got into this, who are some shironuri artists? cosplayers? to follow?
American Casual/Jeans and a T-shirt/Whatever thread
Can we have a thread for those of us who shop at JC Pennys and get our Spongebob night shirts for $5 at Walmart? Mourn the decline of Vera Wang jeans, post your favorite Threadless shirts, talk about what normally-$65-but-on-sale-for-$55 shoes you're tempted to buy.
I'll start of by saying I think Sketchers Moda Nebulae are really cute. I like the navy best, but I think I'd get more wear out of the taupe. https://www.skechers.com/en-us/style/73486/moda-nebulae/tpe
The Rosie are cute too, but I don't know if I'd actually wear them. https://www.skechers.com/en-us/style/73506/moda-rosie/blk
Vintage fashion
Let's discuss fashion pre 1960. Where can find cute shoes like this?
Healthy Recipes Exchanges and Tips
Hey miners!
Let's share yummy healthy recipes, tips on doing them (or doing it better), opinions, experiences, all the good stuff.
Plus Size Fashion
For all the plus size girls who are deserve to be kawaii too!
Talk about cosplay, lolita, jfash whatever!
Post sewing tutorials specifically for bigger girls!
Discuss fave shopping sites and brands!
Share plus size inspiration!
There is no size limit for being cute!
Cgl
Why is jfashion and cosplay in the same place? I can't take this seriously
Beauty/Fashion resources
Where do you gals go for style and beauty inspo? How do you keep up with the latest trends or what's your online go-to for discussion of tips + tricks, different aesthetics, style influencers, recent launches etc
>hoping that eventually this board will be a great resource in itself
The only sites I really know of (I find they're all much too commercial and don't have any comfy communities to take part in):
>StyleCaster
>Into The Gloss
>Man Eater
>I-D
>Dazed and Confused
>Nylon
>Lookbook.nu
ishoku-hada trend
thoughts on this?
personally i think it's amazing and i hope it becomes a norm. it got me really inspired too~!
J-fash outfit inspiration
Post coords that inspire you or that you like.
>laydowns
>full coords
>collages
>etc.
Eating Disorder General
A thread for the discussion of eating disorders. Anything goes, from anorexia to bulimia, orthorexia to binge-eating disorder etc.
>when did your ED first emerge?
>was there anything in particular that triggered it?
>how has it affected you as an individual?
>if they're aware, how have your family and friends reacted to it?
>have you ever deliberately encouraged its development?
>have you ever attempted recovery?
>did you ever participate in ED-centric online communities (i.e. MPA, LJ, Tumblr)?
Pro-ana thinspiration is disallowed as per rule 10.
(OP is River's Edge by Okazaki Kyoko)
Horror Stories
What are some of your weeb horror stories? Did you meet a terrible ita? Were you at a con and happened to meet some insufferable weebs? How about during your school days? Anyone have a hotel story to share? Were YOU ever a /cgl/esque horror story?
Post all you horror stories relating to cons, weebs, jfashion, anything related here.
Con season
Which conventions are you headed to this summer? Which ones have you already attended? Any exciting cosplay plans etc?
>tfw so far this year i'm only going to a single comic con
Antidepressant/Anxiolytic drugs
Tell me about your experiences. Are SSRIs a meme? Did they help? How long did it take for the supposed effects to kick in? Did you experience severe adverse effects or weight gain?
I'm about to get started on paroxetine with clonazepam for sleep, been taking lorazepam everyday for a month now so I will have to taper off and jump in the SSRI train, that or abuse the clonazepam.
Thin/Fine Hair
I have super thin/fine hair. It's not sparse or falling out, it's just that the individual hairs are very thin.
I used to bleach it and heat style it every day, and that destoyed it. After a pixie cut I'm growing it out.
It's length currently is between my shoulders and bra strap, and I also have short bangs (that I also plan to grow out). I've had layers cut in, but the way the hairdresser cut it is waaaay too harsh and kinda… dated looking?
I am thinking about getting the long bob basic bitch special (pic related) , but I really want long hair…
How can I cut it as it grows out in order for it to look thicker?
Also general thin hair care discussion
Stockings, tights, legs
Can we have a thread for pretty legwear?
Lolita fashion
Who else /cgl/ here?
Favorite substyle?
Favorite brands?
Favorite lolitas?