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There is this really terrible, incorrect, and even dangerous list going around.

Do not listen to it, do not reblog it! It is very wrong and the “advice” listed here can cause serious problems.

Baby wipes are not necessary at all for your hygiene. While not as bad as most products, being used “every time” will definitely cause some damage. Your genitals maintain a specific environment of bacteria and a specific pH balance, and hygiene products will disrupt these balances and increase your risk of infection and other health issues. This includes baby wipes. All you need to clean your genitals is either rinsing with hot (not boiling) water or wiping with a clean rag with hot water.

We do need water, but it’s also possible to hurt yourself by drinking too much, so take care to watch what you’re getting. As a side note, choose your water source carefully.

Grapefruit is known to interfere with MANY medications, and that includes birth control if you have certain medical conditions, as well as other hormonal medication/treatments. Citrus fruits (pineapples!) are a concern in general but in most cases are considered not significant enough to cause issue - so ask your doctor if increasing citrus is okay. (Also remember that eating too much citrus fruits can cause burns and other bad reactions, especially on your tongue.) These fruits are generally suggested based on the belief of changing your vagina to be more palatable. They are only suggested as home remedies/homeopathic for vaginal health. Besides yogurt and other probiotic foods, these foods have no medical backing as improving vaginal health and hygiene.

Don’t exfoliate your mucus membranes. Be careful exfoliating this area in general because this skin is far, far more sensitive. It is important to keep clean here especially when shaving, but you have to remember where we’re at.

DO NOT USE UNDILUTED TEA TREE OIL ON BARE SKIN, ESPECIALLY GENITAL SKIN. It will hurt, it will rash, and you may even end up with burns. Don’t use essential oils in general on your skin.

Moisturizing is important when shaving. It reduces the risk of shaving rash, itching, burning, and ingrown hairs to keep moisturized before and after you shave this area. But please, do not use these oils!! Even plain water by itself can be good enough - sit in the tub while shaving! Check out our #shaving tag for REAL, healthy shaving tips!

Yes, take your vitamins, but be aware of what ones you need and how you need them. It’s just in general a good idea for your health. But it’s not imperative or required!

This is almost as bad as the suggestion to use tea tree oil. Do NOT use soap on your genitals!! Even soaps “for” your genitals are terrible. Again, the genitals have a delicate nature that should not be disturbed. Genital hygiene products are made with the idea that the vagina is gross by default! It’s not about being healthy, it’s about reaching an unrealistic and incorrect beauty standard. Only use soap that your doctor prescribes you.

In fact, this list reeks to the stars of adhering to aesthetic expectations. Soaps, fruits, oils, baby wipes - this list looks like something pulled out of a magazine for making your vagina sparkle and smell good, rather than work well and stay healthy; many of the things on this list are typically suggested to “combat”/alter vaginal smell, taste, and lubricant/discharge production (yes, including the foods). I have yet to see a health professional or organization that wasn’t affiliated with or quoted by a “feminine hygiene” company that endorsed the use of these things, baby wipes included.

Please combat this post when you see it!

We Need Your Help!!

Recently my job has been severely cutting hours. To the point where my partner and I have been working bare minimum and they refuse to let us take on more hours than scheduled. Which doesn’t sound like a big problem, but we barely afford everything when we work 40hrs+overtime. 

With this recent cut, we can afford rent and very few bills.

Our rent is around 800$, plus car insurance, phone bills and my medical bills.

What we can NOT afford is food. We’re eating all that’s left in our cupboard right now, but that will run out soon. Even when we get paid next this week, it won’t be enough to feed us through the following week.

We get paid minimum wage. And we are about to starve.

So what can you do to help? 

We’re not asking for much but every little bit helps.

You can commission me or simply donate to our paypal: soeki-pixie@live.com

My commission post is here, but you can see more examples of my art here.

Please consider helping us out. Both my partner and I would really appreciate it.

Please signal boost if you can, Thank you!!

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Attention all pre-health students! This Chrome extension, Medical Translator by Iodine.com, is effin amazing!  It identifies medical jargon and does a quick translation in parentheses right beside the word, then allows you to hover over the word (which it underlines) and gives a super legit and simple definition.  This is just a simple example, but it works really well with even the most complicated terms. 

“Defensive architecture” aimed at the homeless as a deliberate, considered kind of cruelty.

By Lisa Wade, PhD

I encourage everyone to go read this very smart and very sad essay from Alex Andreuo at The Guardian. It’s a condemnation of defensive architecture, a euphemism for strategies that make the urban landscape inhospitable to the homeless.

They include benches with dividers that make it impossible to lie down, spikes and protrusions on window ledges and in front of store windows, forests of pointed cement structures under bridges and freeways, emissions of high pitched sounds, and sprinklers that intermittently go off on sidewalks to prevent camping overnight. There is also perpetually sticky anti-climb paint and corner urination guards, plus “viewing gardens” that take up space that might be attractive to homeless people:

The examples above and below are from a collection at Dismal Garden. Here’s a picture of anti-encampment spikes featured at The Guardian:

This is to discourage urination:

This is to take up space so people can’t camp on the sidewalk:

Andreuo writes of the psychological effect of these structures. They tell homeless people quite clearly that they are not wanted and that others not only don’t care, but are actively antagonistic to their comfort and well being. He says:

Defensive architecture is revealing on a number of levels, because it is not the product of accident or thoughtlessness, but a thought process. It is a sort of unkindness that is considered, designed, approved, funded and made real with the explicit motive to exclude and harass. It reveals how corporate hygiene has overridden human considerations…

If the corporations have turned to aggressive tactics, governments seem to simply be in denial. They offer few resources to homeless people and the ones they do offer are insufficient to serve everyone. Andreuo continues:

We curse the destitute for urinating in public spaces with no thought about how far the nearest free public toilet might be. We blame them for their poor hygiene without questioning the lack of public facilities for washing… Free shelters, unless one belongs to a particularly vulnerable group, are actually extremely rare.

He then connects the dots. “Fundamental misunderstanding of destitution,” he argues, “is designed to exonerate the rest from responsibility and insulate them from perceiving risk.” If homeless people are just failing to do right by themselves or take the help available to them, then only they are to blame for their situation. And, if only they are to blame, we don’t have to worry that, given just the right turn of events, it could happen to us.

Lisa Wade is a professor of sociology at Occidental College and the co-author of Gender: Ideas, Interactions, Institutions. You can follow her on Twitter and Facebook.

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Damn man…

Before/After Assholes

Toxic water floods river after EPA disaster at Gold King Mine in Silverton

Source: The Durango Herald

GIFs: The Gasoline Station

well I found my high school rapist on okcupid

which allows me to out this fucker

this man is named Ian Dickinson. he lives in Vancouver WA and he is 24 years old. when I was 16 and he was 19, he and an accomplice (who I will not out for personal reasons) assaulted me in his bed while I cried and begged them to stop. when I told him afterwards that what he had done wasn’t ok, he told me I shouldn’t have worn the skirt I had on and I deserved it, and then he laughed. we were both sober.

he’s studying Engineering at Clark Community College in Vancouver. stay away from him.

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Guys, Septembers coming.

We need to respect Billie Joe.

For people who don’t know what the song ‘Wake Me Up When September Ends’ is about, its about Billie Joe’s father passing.

Next month, respect Billie Joe, and the members of Green Day.

Please pass it on.

‘I Don’t Want To Die In Your Cell,’ Woman Told Police Shortly Before Dying In Jail

A recently released video shows Ralkina Jones discussing her multiple health issues with police.

Find out exactly what transpired here. 

Ahhh. That rare moment when a concept artist designs a fat character who is realistic, cool, and not neck-deep in a mire of horrible, offensive fat stereotypes.

One of my favorites. Artist: Robert Simons

I’d love to see him return to this character, honestly.

Reblog if you actually like my blog (*˙︶˙*)☆*°

gourgeist

You have still yet to actually ask Pixiv/Twitter Pokemon artists whether or not they allow people to repost their artwork. The pokemon artwork in the screenshots above belong to artist mayayayayaya7 (twitter) already has a tumblr account here.

I have spoken with the artist, and they told me that they do not allow reprints or reposting of their artwork because they have their own tumblr for this reason.

Yet due to the fact that you did not ask for permission, and you reposted their artwork to your own tumblr, they are very upset over this. This is very disrespectful to the hours they spent working on that piece.

It is not difficult or hard to find a template to ask for permission to repost someone’s art. 

Moreover, if you sincerely cared about how Pixiv/Twitter artists feel, if you genuinely wanted to share that piece with people, you could have kindly asked mayayayayaya7 (twitter) to post that Pokemon artwork to their own tumblr, which I 100% guarantee you that they would have been more than happy to do so.

Instead, not only did you not ask for permission, you didn’t bother to check if they already have a tumblr for posting their art, nor did you try to ask them to post it to their own tumblr for you to reblog.

The artist gains nothing from this, while you gain notes/followers, when you didn’t even draw the art yourself. You’re still taking credit from someone’s else’s work basically even if you put a source.

Please delete that piece, then ask them to post to their own tumblr if you really want to have it on your blog. That Pokemon art that was posted on your blog is not legally posted with the artist’s consent. You did it behind their back.

Also, blocking me just goes to show how mature you are at being held accountable for this issue. It’s basically covering your ears, because you don’t care about correcting your disrespectful actions towards Twitter/Pixiv artists, which is all I’m pointing out. 

Please signal boost this, so that everyone who has liked/reblogged that Latias Pokemon Art is aware and can delete it. Also, since @gourgeist has decided to act like an adult about this, please signal boost so that they are aware of this issue too. I have no way of contacting them (which is their goal by blocking, basically) thru asks, hence why I made this PSA post.

pokemon-global-academy 

UPDATE: mayayayayaya7 (twitter) themself have responded after being notified of this violation. Their response further verifies that Tumblr User Gourgeist DID NOT ASK THEM OR NOTIFY THEM. 

THEY ARE REQUESTING REMOVAL OF THEIR ARTWORK. 

PLEASE HELP THEM OUT BY DELETING/UNLIKING YOUR POST OF IT!! Even if you haven’t touched the post, please consider spreading this around so more people who have done so will know! 

80% of black gay men have experienced racism on the gay scene.

http://www.gmfa.org.uk/Sites/fsmagazine/pages/fs148-racism-and-the-gay-scene

READ and REBLOG!!! 

WARNING: KNOWN TUMBLR CHILD PREDATOR HAS RESURFACED.

Forrest Gif, has remade and his new url is undefiningg.tumblr.com . Avoid at all cost, even after being exposed for soliciting nudes from girls as young as 13 years old he has continue to target underaged girls off this website. He is also extremely abusive, and manipulating.

[NEWS] Explosions in China, Tianjin kill at least 17 and injure hundreds more

Massive explosions have hit China’s northern city of Tianjin, leaving at least 17 people dead and hundreds more injured. State media said the blasts happened in a warehouse storing “dangerous and chemical goods” in the port area of the city. Pictures and video on social media showed flames lighting up the sky, and buildings are said to have collapsed. Hospitals are reported to be overwhelmed with casualties.

— BBC News

Before the explosion, the first batch of 19 firemen had already entered the fire, 4 have died so far. One fireman said: “When there was no explosion, they had all gone in, and it exploded. Earlier the few we carried out, were gone.” (Source)

Please keep the people of Tianjin, those injured in the blast and their friends and family, and all the rescue workers in your thoughts and prayers.

PLEASE READ. WILL NOT HURT TO AND FORWARD. Kids are putting Drano, tin foil, and a little water in plastic drink bottles and capping it up - leaving it on lawns, in mail boxes, in gardens, on driveways etc. just waiting for you to pick it up intending to put it in the rubbish, but you’ll never make it!!!

If the bottle is picked up, and the bottle is shaken even just a little - in about 30 seconds or less it builds up enough gas which then explodes with enough force to remove some your extremities. The liquid that comes out is boiling hot as well. Don’t pick up any plastic bottles that may be lying in your yards or in the gutter, etc. Pay attention to this. A plastic bottle with a cap. A little Drano. A little water. A small piece of foil. Disturb it by moving it; and BOOM!! No fingers left and other serious effects to your face, eyes, etc. Please ensure that everyone that may not have email access are also informed of this. 

Snopes confirms.

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vaginal hygiene & health - an introductory crash course

pass this on to spread knowledge whether you have one or not, #save-a-coochie

- the vagina is the tubular ‘internal’ sex organ that some people have. - the ‘vulva’ is the set of external sex organs that people with vaginas have. it includes (but not only):

pubic mound 

labia minora and majora (inner/outer ‘lips’)

clitoris and clitoral hood 

vulval vestibule (found in between your labia minora)

urethra (where you urinate from)

vaginal opening

-vaginas naturally contain a balance of different bacterias. this bacteria protects the vagina from external bacteria and fungus, provides natural disinfectants and maintains a healthy vaginal pH of 3.5-4.5.

-vaginal pH varies from person to person, day to day, depending on your cycle, your diet and many other external factors,

-all vaginas have a scent. all of them. no two people smell exactly the same, and you shouldn’t expect your vagina (or anyone else’s) to smell fruity or floral.

- if your worried about your scent, you can place perfume or an essential oil to an area around your vulva but not on it. some places like between your thighs or on your lower stomach, for example,

-your body secretes natural fluids called discharge. discharge is how your vagina self cleanses. it is completely normal and vital to healthy vaginal function.

-discharge can vary in amount, color, texture and scent depending on your cycle. each person is different. if your discharge is unusual or abnormal to you and your unique body - visit a doctor if possible.

-abnormal discharge can be green, grey, very yellow, smelly, itchy, chunky, etc.

-abundant discharge can be annoying. you can remove excess discharge in your shower by inserting one clean finger into your vagina, moving it from one side to another and ‘scooping’ the discharge out. repeat as needed. this reduces the amount of discharge found on your panties and in turn, reduces vaginal scent.

- dead skin cells and oil can build up between your clitoris and your clitoral hood, so it’s important to lift your hood up and rinse thoroughly so it doesnt harden. 

-washing your “external” vulvar areas such as your public mound and outer lips is okay, though some may find skin here more sensitive.

-don’t douche. you may think it helps but it only masks any problems while causing more. douching throws of your flora, alters your PH and forces bacteria into your cervix.

-water and a soft, clean wash cloth is all you need to clean your vulvar areas that contain a mucous membrane. you do not need to wash these areas. applying soaps or cleaners to these areas removes of natural necessary lubricants and bacteria. this may cause irritation, inflammation, major discomfort and dryness. some amount of moistness should always be present.

-a vast majority of vaginal washes, even those touted as hypoallergenic, still contain dyes and fragrances which are known irritants. read the label.

-while Summer’s eve is a lesser of evils with a PH of 3.0 - 3.5 (still not quite correct), it is still a cleanser. vaginal washes are used to cleanse “bad” bacteria from your vulva. they also wash away the “good” bacteria needed to maintain a healthy balance.

-castile soaps (like Dr. Bronner’s) has a pH of about 8.9. these are not suggested.

-never insert any cleansing agents into your vagina.

-the information above applies to any gels, deodorants, perfumed products and wipes, too. these can all disturb your natural balance.

-while they still pose a possible risk of irritation, unscented baby wipes are the lesser of evils regarding “freshening up”.

-pay attention to your irritants and triggers. different people, different reactions

-everyone has different stances and different methods that work for them. if you aren’t experiencing vaginal discomfort or odd changes, you don’t have to discontinue certain product use. i do, however, recommend a trial period of leaving these products alone due to their effects on your vagina.

-allow your vagina to breathe. keep too-tight clothing to a minimum. cotton panties are the best option next to not wearing any at all. rotate the washcloth and towels you use to clean and dry your vagina.

-urinating after masturbation or sex reduces the amount of bacteria in your urethra wiping ‘front to back’ keeps rectal bacterial away from your vagina.

-naturally, food alters your vagina. balancing your diet in general and including things like pineapples, strawberries, yogurt, soy (the list goes on!) can influence your pH.

-beverages like water, cranberry juice and pineapple juice are also proven to improve vaginal health, and may even improve taste.

-adding a probiotic supplement can increase the amount of “good” bacteria called lactobacillus-your vagina.

-the less ideal your vaginal balance/pH is, the more vulnerable you are to infections and STDs.

-when it comes to internet home remedies, your mileage my vary. try everything with caution and research thoroughly.

cheers! your vagina will thank you.

To everyone reblogging this piece of art from zamii070

Please I urge you NOT to do so. This “friend” she mentions to have drawn for is a man named Matthew James Gridley aka Griddles. He has been charged with counts of csa(x) and has produced lolicon of said characters above. I plead that the young users here do not engage in contact or seek his attention. I just really want everyone to be safe, especially the kids/teens.

help me out please!

hi! this post 

has been going around lately again and. i really dont want it going around mainly because my caption was removed rlly early and thts the main version going around. people keep using it without my permission and its getting rlly old. i dont want it circulating anymore so if ppl could pls boost this and stop reblogging it i would really appreciate it!

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Click here to support Jeannine's Between Jobs Fund!

Here's a link to my GoFundMe page!!

Hello friends and followers! I really, really need your help financially!

I’ve been keeping quiet about this for a while here on Tumblr, since I didn’t want to seem like a burden to anyone, but I’m really struggling now, and I can’t keep trying to pretend I can handle this by myself, because I can’t.

Basically, I quit my previous job and will be starting a new, better one this Tuesday, August 11th! It’s going to be a higher pay, and much less stressful for me, which will be helpful with my depression! Bad news is, my final paycheck from my last job will only cover 1 weeks worth of pay (because I took a 1 week vacation without PTO), which is only about $300.

I still have upcoming bills I need to pay before I get my first paycheck from my new job, such as my college loan, credit cards, and payment towards my parents for my car insurance and phone plan. I only have about $100 left in my bank account as of writing this, and all those bills come up to be $300, and I still need money to buy groceries and litter/food for my cat.

I am asking for a minimum donation goal of $300, as it’ll help cover the other $300 that will be missing from my previous job’s final paycheck, and it’ll help me pay off the minimum payments for the upcoming bills, as well as purchase groceries. However, any extra money raised beyond my $300 goal would be extremely appreciated, and used to pay more towards my bills as opposed to just paying the bare minimum!

If you could help by either donating towards my GoFundMe that I’ve linked to this post, and/or if you could just reblog this post to share with your other followers, it would be extremely appreciated!!!

Thanks everyone for your time, consideration, and generosity! :33

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Teen Disfigured By Catcaller's Pipe Attack

A Louisiana teen may have lost her smile temporarily in a vicious attack -- but not her resolve. "Getting my smile back is something to look forward to," Jessica Byrnes-Laird, whose mouth was disfigured

Byrnes-Laird was still in her bikini from a day of swimming on July 26 when she and her boyfriend stopped outside a Shreveport convenience store, she told KTBS. She waited in the car while her boyfriend, Jared Pelletier, was inside. Several men began making lewd comments at the teen. Pelletier emerged from the store and fought with the men. He managed to get inside the car when one of the catcallers threw a brass pipe through the open passenger window, crushing Byrnes-Laird’s mouth.

“I looked down and saw my teeth in my hand and I immediately started gushing blood,” the 18-year-old told NBC 6.

She suffered a torn top lip, a deep gash in her lower lip and lost teeth, according to a GoFundMe page set up to pay for medical expenses. In all, 12 teeth were damaged.

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