Boredummmage

Boredummmage t1_je45xyp wrote

I definitely read this as: Dating is like fisting…

Was thinking I might need to know the Punch line, but in this case I guess it was implied/applied?

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Boredummmage t1_je0xh14 wrote

That said if you aren’t willing to stop eating out pack 1/2 of anything you order while out up and save it for the next meal. Tell yourself if you eat it you will be hungry later. If you get hungry in between meals go for whole fruits or vegetables. This is an easy way to reduce your calories by 1/2or close to it.

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Boredummmage t1_j8b9qnh wrote

Maybe don’t wear them 24x7 but they can be a good thing, yes…

While earplugs are designed to protect the structures in the inner ear, there are some cases where the plugs can contribute to hearing problems. Users should be aware of the potential dangers of wearing earplugs, such as:

Impacted ear wax. The ear structures are protected from dirt, debris, and other damaging substances by a layer of earwax. Normally, this wax drains little by little out of the ears, but prolonged use of earplugs can prevent draining, and even pack the earwax tightly into the ear canal. One of the most common side effects of impacted earwax is tinnitus, or a ringing in the ears. In most cases, this can be corrected by having a hearing care provider remove impacted wax, and cleaning the earplugs and ear canals regularly to prevent the condition from recurring.

Muffled hearing. People should be aware that while wearing ear plugs can be beneficial, they can also place the wearer at risk. If you are in a situation where you need to be alert to sudden noises—such as looking after a child, driving, or in a dangerous environment—you may not be able to hear warning sounds. Always remove your earplugs as soon as the damaging noises have stopped, and make sure that you can still hear emergency devices (such as smoke alarms) when you are wearing earplugs to sleep. Ear infections. Repeated use of the same pair of earplugs can cause bacteria to build up on them, which then grows in the moist environment of your ear. Ear infections can cause pain, redness, loss of hearing, and discharge—and can even cause permanent hearing damage without medical intervention.

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Boredummmage t1_iugn5xe wrote

I have a dumb add to the conversation as you likely already know this, but one thing I learned is to always chew gum it causes you to salivate more. This in turn causes you to swallow, so less ear pressure. Swallowing pops your ears. If you know this already, no harm done but if not, I hope that helps.

Good Luck!

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