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All Along The Western Veil

October Flowers

by Samantha Cavet

This is for a few bitches and a few bitches ONLY.

Specifically, those who found my old Ashton fanart and decided to blow it up to like, 300+ notes. This is for you now STOP LOOKING AT MY OLD ART.

I started watching cr again and I had to draw some fanart. I'm in the 50s so PLEASE don't spoil me if it can be helped. I just know that I love FRIDA and Deanna, but I do miss my barbarian.

holy shit bells hells is a double-chosen-one party

we've got imogen "exaultant ruidus born chosen by the god-eater to be his connection to and power source on exandira" temult, ADN ashton "an ancient tree connected to the veins of destiny sent a false prophet to find an ancient relic to use to start a cult and doom an entire village all to make One Child with the blood of titans" greymoore

neither of them are interested in this but imogen is like the tragic "chosen by an evil power and Does Not Want" and ashton is like "I don't actually give a fuck about the Choices being made by fate actually" which both kick so much ass as character concepts and are so much fun to watch

meanwhile orym "just a little guy" of the air ashari is Also There just trying to like. help people and mitigate harm and love and take care of his friends.

by Kyle Bonallo (ig: @kylebonallo)

peony tea ✶ 10/12 of a special set 💌✨🫖

Please reblog for bigger sample size!

Small of foot, big of heart 🦕💖

Happy 35th anniversary to the Land Before Time!

Crested Butte, Colorado

i learned that in August 2014 Women’s Voices for the Earth commissioned testing of four types of Always menstrual pads, manufactured by Procter & Gamble. The certified laboratory STAT Analysis Corporation analyzed the products for volatile organic compound.

“The results of the testing indicate that both scented and unscented Always pads emit toxic chemicals, including chemicals identified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Toxicology Program, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, and the State of California Environmental Protection Agency as carcinogens, and reproductive and developmental toxins. None of these chemicals are disclosed on the product by the manufacturer.” (x)

I switched to dye free fancy cotton pads, after years of having periods so fucking bad I would sometimes faint, and now i just get like. regular cramps occasionally, they’re not even that bad anymore.

i switched back to these after using fancy organic cotton pads during my most recent period & they caused PROBLEMS out of the blue - 100% confirmed, these are not good to use

been using these reusable menstrual pads since november 2019 and im never going back to these commercial pads. commercial pads like these always gives me skin rashes which is so annoying. switch to reusable i swear you’ll not only be period-ready but also rashes-free!

psa they also have a starter pack in case you want to switch and you dont know what to get and an xl size for plus sized women!

EXPLAINS ALOT. WOULDVE BEEN NICE TO KNOW AWHILE AGO. COOOOOOL.

Plus, there’s a study that showed that vagina are highly vascular so, basically, every chemical you put down there is absorbed by your body real fast and really well. In short, ditch tampon too.

TAMPONS are dangerous frequently the direct cause of TSS  TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME

Yeah, reusable pads were one of my first major eco-friendly changes but my body has been way happier that way. They are infinitely more comfortable and effective, and I just throw them in my washing machine on the hand wash + extra rinse and hang dry. I can’t say being on your period is ever pleasant, but it’s way better than before - ESPECIALLY in situations where you can’t change as often - and I don’t feel like the harbinger of the end of the world when I look at my restroom trash can anymore :)

I always buy generic brands but wasnt “always” the ones who were sending fucked up pads to women in africa just a few years ago too???? Fuck always brand.

PSA!!!

they now have a budget-friendly trial pack so you no longer have to worry which pad fits best for you. you can just buy the pack to get one pad of each size!!

Could the fact that i use Always brand be the reason i get such bad cramps?? I must test this theory…

Also, pads can take up to 800 years to decompose. Yikes.

Cariona pads (link above) are AWESOME. Don’t knock it til you try it - I’ll never go back to always pads. My period is, like, manageable, for the first time in my life. It is no longer a struggle with excruciating cramps, heavy bleeding, leakage, and looooong periods, but like, mild to medium cramps, and I HAVE A CYCLE AGAIN for the first time in years. Try it. The upfront cost is daunting, I understand, because I was worried I wouldn’t like them, but I’m SO GLAD I got them. Just toss them in bottom of your shower when you take them off, shower as usual, and then squeeze them out. That basically rinses them for you, and then they’re all set for the washer and dryer. You’ll thank yourself later; give it a try.

Why isn’t anyone talking about how cute the Cariona pads are? They look adorable tbh

Cariona pads are amazing and they are SO cute. Like @maybeitsfinallytime was saying, they’re really easy to rinse out, and I usually hang them over my shower rod to dry so I can reuse them during the cycle, then give them a proper wash in hot water with a little sanitizing detergent afterwards.

Here’s to trying some. I even bought the animal crossing variety! Maybe I’ll never worry about running out of pads again? Who knows? I’ll update when I’ve tried them.

For people who menstruate 🩸….

UPDATE: I just ordered the trial pack. I personally have a lot of problems with excruciating cramps my cycle being consistent, especially in recent months after losing weight and medications and such. Hopefully these work well/help because I always feel guilty about the amount of waste normal pads create

Due to when the reusable pads I ordered arrived I ended up switching literally in the middle of my last period and the difference was instant, I’ve gotten really bad cramps for as long as I can remember and still did the first half this time around but I didn’t cramp at all wearing the reusable pads. I highly recommend the switch.

I bought the cariona pads too and oh my gosh. The difference. I went from painful cramps and headaches to just mild cramps for like a day. They are so easy to use and so comfortable.

Been saying this for years and people thought I was crazy, it definitely affects us women and we should have a say in how these things are manufactured.

hi these are the reusable pads i use and while they do slide around a little bit, i haven’t once gotten throbbing sensitive skin around my vulva or shooting pains down my legs since using them. i used to think that was a part of having my period but now i’m convinced it was from the pads and tampons i was using. not to mention i save tons of money on disposables.

I’m definately going to try and save up for some of the reusable pads. My cramps have been terrible all my life and all I’ve ever used is always pads so that could very well be the reason for my bad cramps :/

I’ve been on reusable pads since I had my child four years ago and they have been a game-changer! No more rashes or irritation, no more sweaty grossness, way fewer UTIs, no “it’s stuck to my pubic hair again” moments… My girl down there can just breathe and do her thing. 1000% recommended.

Not just for women but for all people who have periods 💕

Okay but like, this would be nice to know MUCH SOONER. I hate how ignorant we (people who menstrate) are unaware of crap like this.

I’ve had cramps so painful I’ve been unable to go to work or school all because people can’t make pads without adding chemicals.  I’m buying reusable ones once my paycheck is in.

I bought em. They work well.

oh well, here goes nothing

Been using these Cariona reusable pads for about two years now and even if it’s an expensive start-up cost, it’s worth it. No more spending money on pads and tampons at the store, no more cramping, smell or rash/irritation, they’re easy to take care of and the designs are awesome! So much more comfortable and healthier. I genuinely cannot rec these enough, PLEASE at least give these a chance.

I just ordered some and I must say, their customer service is STELLAR! I’ve never had such a pleasant and helpful experience as I did with them. They even let me choose the patterns of things that normally would have been random. Amazing! I’m definitely trying them out and giving a review of how they work for me.

The brand I use is Tree Hugger Cloth Pads and I have absolutely loved everything about them.

They also have trial packs that come with various sizes of the same style fabric or various fabrics of the same size.

They have lined envelopes and bags for carrying them and everything can be washed together. Literally I just take my bag of dirty ones to the washer, unsnap each one, then toss the bag in after them and wash & machine dry. The bag has faded ever so slightly and that’s it. After years of this.

After years of building up, I have all the pads I could possibly need, 4 envelopes, a “bathroom bag” (lined back with hanging straps that I place dirty ones in) and a giant bag (lined bag that normally stores my clean ones but can also double as a “wet bag” for swimsuits or similar).

Okay because I'm genuinely curious, what does everybody call this little guy

Put where you're from in the tags if you want! (general regions only obviously pls don't doxx yourselves)

Autumn forest stream - Adlerweg, Tirol, Austria, October 2022

photo by: nature-hiking

Query: Do Canadian stores just not know when American Thanksgiving is, or is it normal for Black Friday sales to start 1-3 weeks early?

I was hoping someone else would know because I'm very confused.

France started a week early too

American here-

Black Friday sales have started earlier and earlier for years now. I started getting ads for “Black Friday Sales start NOW!!!!!!” like a full week and a half before thanksgiving this year.

My love @chelebell sent me this, and the whole thing is gold.

My fellow elder millennials/xennials, have this perfect 4 minutes of comedy.

To any gen z-ers who see this, please listen to Iliza, we're with you, but our backs hurt and we're so tired.

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