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“You feel the bulge in his pants” - implies that you are feeling some guy’s penis, may be sexy depending on context

Summer is not about dieting or losing weight or getting a bikini body it's about [original text blocked out and replaced] building a rocket or fighting mummy or climbing up the eiffel tower discovering something that doesn't exist or giving a monkey a

So I can’t brush my teeth. Like, it’s the worst kind of hell. I went to the dentist for a cleaning today and I told the hygienist this, and she was wonderfully helpful.

There are some incredibly soft toothbrushes available- namely, post-surgical brushes. Running them under hot water makes them even softer.

She told me that you don’t really need to use toothpaste- it’s mostly marketing. The foam gets to me, so that is really reassuring.

She gave me two particularly soft brushes and some xylitol gum. Trident is a market brand of xylitol gum, which helps with your teeth and can make your breath smell better.

The whole purpose of brushing is to disrupt plaque buildup. You don’t need to brush twice a day, every day with toothpaste if you brush correctly- little circles, focusing on near the gums (where most plaque builds up). So if you’re having a bad sensory day and can’t brush at all, it’s not the end of the world.

Hell, you don’t even need a toothbrush if even the post-surgical ones are too harsh. Going over your teeth with the same motions using a washcloth is enough.

She wants to find a fluoride rinse that has a taste I can stand (peppermint is the only mint I can stand) but she’s not particularly worried about it.

I go to Dr. Barr in Chicago. If you can get to the State St. Macy’s, his office is nearby. He’s very kind and patient and really understanding of my needs as an autistic person. The hygienist, I don’t know her name, announced everything she was going to do before she did it, and stopped frequently to see how I was doing.

This is really the only positive dentist I’ve ever had- past dentists have been too rough and not bothered to help find ways I can actually brush.

On the my gang to me zoom meeting hosted by @gloriousclio, I mentioned a Finnish Robin Hood opera (with English subtitles!) that stole at least one storyline from the BBC show. I promised to organize a watch party for it so here's me doing just that. Anyone is free to join, I don't care if we've ever interacted or if you follow me or not.

If you're interested in joining, then please fill in the form here. You will need a Discord account (since it's the only platform that allows me to stream something for hours for free), no need to give any other information. Please answer by July 5th. I'll pick the date for the watchparty a couple days later, but if you miss the deadline you're free to join if the chosen date works for you.

More practical information under the cut, please read through if you're interested in joining.