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all the other kids with the fucked up kinks

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IT PLEASES ME GREATLY TO BE PART OF THIS MINDFUCK

Reblog If You Can Take Off Your Bra Without Taking Your Shirt Off.

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“ It’s armor. On a woman. It doesn’t have to look feminine.”

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A Parent's Worst Fear.

Our boy has awful taste in men.

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Phil Lester is one of the most inspiring people on Earth

•He has been in Youtube since day one. He never gave up and he made his way to the top with a lot of effort. •He is so nice that on his way to where he is now, he made a great friend by literally just answering some subscriber’s tweet. •He was kind enough to encourage that shy guy to make his own channel and upload videos, even though he knew that was creating even more competition that there already was. •Then Dan became his best friend, and suddenly he was gaining more subscribers than him, but Phil didn’t mind. He just encouraged/encourages him even more. •He has had a lot of great ideas that other Youtubers posted after him and he didn’t complain when they didn’t give him credit. •He works very hard on every video that he makes, he tries to make them cheerful and enjoyable so that when we have a bad day, we can go and watch his videos and feel better. •He doesn’t ever swear on his videos because he wants to be a good example for young subscribers (or all of them, really) because he actually cares about us and wants us to be good, kind people. (And he is still hilarious) •He’s still a little shy and has stage-fright, but he doesn’t let that stop him from making appearances and even a freaking tour! •He cares. He makes us realize how amazing we actually are. He makes us feel beautiful and loved. •Phil Lester does not get enough recognition

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con season is nearly upon us! how exciting! all sorts of people are going to dress up as their favorite characters and come out for a few days of nerdy fun!  inevitably, this wide variety of cosplayers is bound to include people with disabilities.

i’ve been using a mobility aid for about 7 months now, and was sick for 2 and a half years before that.  i know that visible markers of disability can make interactions awkward.  it’s not anyone’s fault - people can be unsure of how to act around disabled people.  but never fear!  here is my guide to help you interact with your disabled fellow con-goers with minimal awkwardness!

1 - it’s okay to ask for our picture!

in all probability, we’ve spent an ungodly amount of time and money on a costume we’ll wear for six hours.  we’re proud of our work, and we love to know that people admire it.  if you like a disabled cosplayer’s costume, feel free to ask for a picture!  it’s not off-limits because of a visible disability!

2 - be aware that we may take up a bit of room

depending on the mobility aid, con-goers with disabilities may take up a little more space in the aisles.  turning 180 degrees on my mobility scooter is a lot tougher than doing it on foot, and i can’t squeeze through small gaps quite as easily.  please be aware and don’t be too frustrated if we ask you to move a bit so we can get through.

3 - we are not inspirational

we’re nerds.  we made costumes of our favorite characters.  we put on these costumes in the hopes of validation from strangers.  this is not inspirational just because we have disabilities.  please don’t say patronizing things like “it’s so good to see you out!” or “you’re so inspirational!”  i know you probably mean well, but existing in the world with a disability does not merit praise.  i spent money on a costume instead of putting it away for grad school.  not inspirational.

4 - don’t ask for our medical histories

i just have to put this one down.  i know most of you guys wouldn’t think to do this, but just as a reminder, please do not ask a cosplayer why they’re using a mobility aid/service animal or anything in that vein.  would you like someone to ask you an invasive question about sensitive, private information about your medical history? didn’t think so.  golden rule here, guys.

5 - it’s okay to acknowledge our disability

i don’t want you guys to think you can’t acknowledge that we’re disabled, particularly if we somehow incorporated it into our cosplay.  my scooter, for instance, is decorated with all sorts of captain america stuff.  it’s got a shield and action figure and stuffed toys attached.  this always looks cool, but is going to look particularly awesome when i’m cosplaying peggy carter.  it’s okay to comment on the cap accessories, or a wheelchair user cosplaying princess peach who turned her chair into a kart, or anything else.  it’s not taboo!

6 - respect our space

mobility aids are an extension of the body.  would you touch a complete stranger without asking? i hope not.  so please don’t touch our mobility aids without express permission.

7 - don’t make it awkward

if you wouldn’t do it to a non-disabled person, please don’t do it to a disabled person.  don’t crouch down to talk to us, or speak in a high-pitched baby voice, or ignore us in favor of talking with the people we’re with, or start praying for us, or anything else that will make the interaction awkward.  we’re just regular old nerds; you don’t have to act differently around us.

happy con-going!  here’s to a great, less-awkward, more inclusive, fun con season!

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Watch: This little girl shares a special bond with Obama and is devastated to learn he’s leaving office.

@whitehouse please respond

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Why so many spamblogs right now: a theory.

(Expanding on this a little.)

You may have seen a confusing sponsored post by the American medical insurance company Aetna:

There’s no particular reason for any human being ever to reblog this except maybe to make fun of it (see: me). It conveys no useful information of any kind.

But there’s also no reason for a bot to reblog it. Bots like stuff that 1) contains plain text that search engines can read, and/or 2) is tagged such that it looks appropriate to their ostensible theme

The post presently has over 2,500 notes, many of them reblogs. Maybe there are a lot of self-improvement-themed spamblogs, or education-themed ones? Getting tricked by the tags #mindfulness and #educate?

Nope, most of the reblogs look like this:

Q:

Why would large numbers of gay porn blogs reblog this incoherent medical insurance ad?

A:

Because Yahoo promises Tumblr advertisers a minimum amount of exposure, partly to be measured in number of Likes and Reblogs.

I don’t immediately see any reason for pornbots to reblog this post. If you look through their content, it’s clear that they’re generally sophisticated enough to avoid reblogging stuff other than actual porn. And why would you advertise for a company that’s not paying you for it?

But it’s good for Tumblr’s bottom line, because they can show their advertisers note-count and reblog-count - give them the idea that a lot of real people are really engaging with and sharing their ads.

The advertisers most likely do not know how to look at the notes and see how many of these notes are bots. Aetna’s PR department doesn’t have TagViewer.

If I’m right, Tumblr isn’t getting rid of the pornbots because Tumblr is running a lot of the pornbots.

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After Darsh’s photo was used in an Islamophobic “joke,” the internet rallied around him in love and respect. His response on MSNBC is the definition of poise and rising above the hate.

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10 Reasons to Hate Donald Trump

1. His ex wife admitted that he forced her into sexual situations.

2. He wants to spend billions of dollars of our already dwindling budget to build a wall to stop Mexicans from coming into the country.

3. When asked hard hitting and relevant questions by a female he avoided them and went on to blame it on her period.

4. He gave out a senators private number out of spite.

5. If he can’t fix his hair how can we expect him to fix our economy?

6. He accused all immigrants of being rapists.

7. He believes immigrants stealing jobs is actually a thing.

8. He believes that sexual assault is to be expected when men and women are put together.

9. He’s disgusted by breast feeding.

10. He’s overall just a sexist, racist bully who uses his money in order to push people around. 

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im getting to spend today sitting and reading about 18 journals about youtube and really i dont even mind bc its what i love and im in interested in and i had questioned it before but im sO glad i took the degree i did bc all my friends dissertation topics sound awFUL 

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ok guys so i just had a breakthrough  so in the beginning of the song pompeii by bastille it sounds like theyre saying eheu a bunch of times well eheu is latin for ‘alas’ or ‘oh no’ and iM STILL LAUGHING SO HARD BECAUSE ITS CALLED POMPEII AND MOUNT VESUVIUS DESTROYED THE FUCKIN CITY OF COURSE THEY WOULD BE SAYING OH NO 

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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 fragrance 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 doesn’t 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.

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