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[flowerishness]

Malva moschata (musk-mallow)

If it's June, that must mean that musk mallow is in bloom. This wildflower is native to a wide band that runs from the British Isles to the Republic of Türkiye. This classic flower of the English country garden is now 'naturalized' throughout Scandinavia, New Zealand and North America. Who brought this plant to so many distant shores? Why gardeners and herbalists, of course.

I confess - I'm a guilty gardener! Musk mallow is growing in several parts of our 'back forty' because it has such pretty flowers. In addition to the common pink version, we have a fancy cultivar of Malva moschata forma alba called "Snow White". However, I often see musk mallow growing in 'unauthorized areas', far from the beaten path, with no suburban flowerbeds in sight.

As for musk mallow's value as a medicinal herb, one website says "all parts of the plant are antiphlogistic, astringent, demulcent, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, laxative" and it can be used as a salve for cuts and insect bites." You must admit, that's a very long list of possible medicinal benefits. Now, if musk mallow also acted as an aphrodisiac, it really would be a cure-all.

[shotmrmiller]

okay but what if pet angst going in a completely different day....

imagine the boys come home to find a sullen, on-the-verge-of-tears pet curled up on the couch, blankly staring at the wall with fingers tightly curled around her collar. as soon as he touches her knee gently only for her to put her collar on herself (something she's never done before) and crawl into his lap, sniffling and whining softly. they sit like that for hours, his pet trembling gently in his lap while he cards his finger through her hair and softly rubs her back.

after a couple hours of quiet cuddling he sits up, unbuckles the collar and takes it off, asking "what happened?" and listens patiently as his pet launches into a shaky recap of the absolute WORST day she had at college/work/running errands, and how all she wanted to do when she came home was curl up in bed and cry

–– 🐇

🐇 coming in with the feels. okay, let's talk about it.

He sat stock-still as he watched you put on your collar. Usually, he was the one to put it on to play, but your countenance was somber. This wasn't playtime. His pet needed her owner, and so he answered your silent plea.

With a delicate touch, he caresses your collar and softly utters, "You're safe here, I got you." He cradles your face tenderly, his hands conveying a sense of protection, and with one soft kiss to your nose, says, "Let go, sweetheart."

His demulcent tone is what breaks the dam— fat tears start cascading down your cheeks, and he instantly pulls you to him, tucking your head under his chin.

He sweeps his fingers through your hair and presses emollient kisses on the top of your head for hours. He silently holds you as you release your pent-up emotions, uncaring that his legs fell asleep a while ago.

Your sobs eventually wane down to sniffles and hiccups, and he deems it a good time to ask you what happened.

Voice hoarse, you explain how today has been one of the worst days in a long, long time and that all you wanted to do was come home to him.

"I'm so sorry, sweetheart. But today is finally over. Let go of it all, and I'll take it from here, yeah?"

A muted nod is his only answer before you get on the floor, ready to forget about everything but him for the next few hours.

extra self-indulgent bit: if only he could convince you to let him take complete care of you, as a pet and as his lover. He makes enough to provide for you, and then some. And should something ever happen to him— knock on wood— the boys would immediately assume his role. You'd want for nothing, not now, not ever.

[theblackdahliaemporium]

Herbalism 101: Mullein Leaf

Fun fact: Mullein is a member of the Snap Dragon Family.

The Mullein plant has been around for years and has more than 200 species. The most popular type is common mullein (Verbascum Thapsus.) the leaves harvested near the bottom of the plant and used either dried or fresh.

Mullein flowers and leaves were used on animals and people for a variety of issues:

Cough

Congestion

Bronchitis

Asthma

Constipation

Pain

Inflammation

Migraine

Sleep

Gout

By the late 1800s, mullein became a popular treatment for people with tuberculosis in Europe, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Keep in mind that many of the benefits of mullein are based on anecdotal experiences. More human clinical studies are needed to understand the benefits of this herb. -Healthline

Mullein leaf is sold in various forms:

Tea

Extract

Oil

Powder

Capsule

Elixir

Some can be made into creams.

Some herbalists recommend mullein for respiratory and inflammatory conditions, but there is not enough scientific evidence of its effectiveness. -Healthline

Dioscorides, a Greek physician pharmacologist and botanist, practicing in the 1st century in Rome, who authored the herbal De Materia Medica, was one of the first to recommend mulleins use in lung conditions around 2,000 years ago. It was used as a hair wash in ancient Roman times; the leaf ash to darken hair, and the yellow flowers for lightening it. The leaves were dried, rolled and used as wicks for candles and the entire dried flowering stalks were dipped in tallow and used for torches, hence the names 'candlewick plant' or 'torches'. According to Maida Silverman in her book A City Herbal, " The great respect and love formerly accorded to mullein can be inferred from the number and variety of the folk names for it." -Mountain Rose herbs.

Mullein leaf, flower, and root, with its litany of folk uses ranging from 'nature's toilet paper' to an effective apotropaic (fancy word meaning that which wards off evil spirits), have been used extensively in folk medicine. Its magical qualities were numerous, going beyond simply warding off evil but also was thought to instill courage and health, provide protection, and to attract love. In fact, it was believed that wearing mullein would ensure fertility and keep potentially dangerous animals at bay while trekking along in the wilderness. Further, allegedly a practice for men in the Ozark mountains to attract love consisted of simply pointing the mullein's flowering stalk towards the direction of his love's house and seeing if the stalk went upright again indicating her reciprocated love. Mullein, like so many herbs of European origin, was introduced by the colonists and then incorporated into the Native American healing tradition. The root was made into a necklace for teething infants by the Abnaki tribe, the Cherokee applied the leaves as a poultice for cuts and swollen glands, and other tribes rubbed the leaves on the body during ritual sweat bathes. Additionally, the flowers were used internally as teas and topically as poultices. The Navajos smoked mullein, referring to it as "big tobacco" and the Amish were known to partake as well. Presently, mullein can be found at health food stores often prepared as soothing leaf tea or an ear oil made of the infused flowers. -mountainroseherbs

According to King's American dispensatory (a book first published in 1854 that covers the uses of herbs used in American medical practice), "upon the upper portion of the respiratory tract its influence is pronounced." Mullein was prescribed by Eclectic Physicians (a branch of American medicine popular in the 1800-early 1900's which made use of botanical remedies) who considered it to be an effective demulcent and diuretic, and a mild nervine "favoring sleep." -Mountain Rose herbs.

DISCLAIMER: Precautions Small hairs on mullein leaf may cause mechanical irritation in the mouth and throat if not filtered out of extracts prior to consumption. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

[sinfulsalutations]

𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕥𝕚𝕞𝕖, 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕡𝕦𝕥 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕙𝕒𝕚𝕣 𝕔𝕝𝕚𝕡𝕤 𝕠𝕟 𝕔𝕣𝕠𝕤𝕤𝕙𝕒𝕚𝕣, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕙𝕖 𝕕𝕚𝕕𝕟'𝕥 𝕠𝕓𝕛𝕖𝕔𝕥 ⋆*･ﾟ

And by 'didn't object,' I really mean grumbled as you did it but didn't take them off immediately after.

"I still don't understand why you girls wear these silly things," He mutters to himself, his serpentine voice coming out strangely demulcent as the pads of his fingers trail softly over the wing of one of your butterfly clips as you brush the side of his hair back, holding it softly behind his ear as you take one of the clips from his hand.

"They're not silly," You refute, punctuating your words by firmly clipping a strand of his hair back. He looks at you through his eyelashes, unamused yet rather compliant to your indulgences. "It's fashionable."

He looks at you disbelieving.

"I'm not very known for my fashion sense, doll," He chuckles dryly, looking away and lolling his head back. You quickly hold it back in place as you shuffle to the other side of his head, copying the style on both sides.

It's a rare time late at night after you both had taken a shower and were ready to go to bed; his hair is much wilder than usual, curly and untamed instead of sleek and gelled back when he goes out. He still wouldn't go out like this, most likely. Grumpy Crosshair has a reputation to uphold, after all.

"And..." You mutter, adjusting the clip a little more and gathering more hair under it, finally pulling your hands away and smiling victoriously. "There!"

Before Crosshair can say a thing, you spin him around the chair to face your vanity, and his stern, almost annoyed face shifts immediately into something perhaps soft; more surprised, to be honest.

His eyebrows are raised as he looks at himself; his hair is bunched up into three pigtails, two on each side of his head and one on the top, his short strands spraying out like a fountain of gray. Other pieces are tugged back with regular hair pins, barely containing bursts of curls that want to fly out and frame around his scalp. The bright pink and yellow butterfly clips look so incredibly silly on him, which makes the sight even cuter, especially after his face goes dark again. At least, when he tries to make it.

Before you can stop yourself, you're giggling like a maniac; you have to hold his shoulders to steady yourself as you laugh into his shoulder, eyes never leaving his image in the mirror. He watches you with a look of 'seriously?' etched onto him, but you watch as a grin grows on his face as well. It warms your heart through the incessant laughter.

"You look great, Cross," You tell him, making eye contact through the mirror. You plant a sweet, lovey kiss on his temple and return to his eyes, resting your chin on his shoulder. It seems that the grin that wants to spread over your face can't contain itself anymore. "True fashion icon."

Crosshair finally lets his resolve to break a little, eyes fluttering downward as he chuckles to himself, head shaking slowly before gazing up at you again.

"You're childish," He barks, but doesn't dare bite.

You grin again and ruffle the back hairs playfully.

"But you love me."

"Don't get your hopes up," He responds a little too fast to be believable. You raise a suspicious eyebrow but shrug and chuckle.

"Too late," You respond pepped up. "Would you wear them for the rest of the night?" He's met with your undeniable puppy dog stare in the mirror. "Pleeeease?"

He grumbles as though you don't already know you're his soft spot.

"...Fine."

a/n: random fluff i wrote in 30 minutes, total degenerate crap tbh but its ok cuz we can be silly together :). hope u enjoyed! ~ taglist: @pb-jellybeans @badbatchbabe @ladytano420 @jediknightjana @sleepycreativewriter @shinyshayminflower @thebahdbitch

[songsofbloodandwater]

My Notes about Engaging our Senses in Herbalism

Inspired by The Sensory Approach to Herbalism Workshop, a 3-part series by The Herbal Academy

Sensory herbalism is the practice of engaging our senses when working with an herbal ally, to get to know some of the effects they may have on our bodies through the physical sensations they bring when in contact with us. Specifically through the senses of taste, smell and touch. Besides helping us to, more intuitively, figure out in what ways an herbal ally may help us, it may also help us find new ways to experiment with old allies (always paired with good research and safety practices).

More importantly, with old and new allies alike, it is a practice that invites us back into being present when taking herbal medicines, and being conscious of what that medicine feels like in our bodies.

𝚃𝚊𝚜𝚝𝚎:

S̲w̲e̲e̲t̲: mostly comes from sugars, like monosaccharides (fructose, glucose, etc) and polysaccharides. They may not taste sweet like processed sugary foods—but sweet like starchy grains and root vegetables. This can indicate nourishing and demulcent qualities. Can help in coating and soothing tissues. Sometimes they are tonifying, and help to modulate the immune system. S̲o̲u̲r̲: mostly comes from organic acids. Cooling, refreshing and invigorating, but also astringent. They may help in lowering circulation, and aid to release excess heat and fire from the body. The sour taste promotes digestion by stimulating the production of digestive enzymes and fluids in the body, which in turn can enhance absorption (of nutrients or any other substances the sour ally is paired with). B̲i̲t̲t̲e̲r̲: tends to come from tannins and alkaloids, and from many other kinds of bitter peptides and polyphenols. These allies are cooling and drying. They also stimulate the digestive system and in turn enhance absorption. They move water and fluids around in the body and can promote liver function. S̲a̲l̲t̲y̲: indicates it may be high in minerals, like sodium and potassium. Water follows salt, therefore it also moves fluids in the body. Mild diuretic, can get rid of excess fluid and with them, toxins and waste products in the body. Can also soften hardened tissues and help reduce congestion.

𝚂𝚖𝚎𝚕𝚕:

Strong smell may indicate the presence of aromatic compounds, volatile oils or essential oils. Allies high in these compounds tend to be warming, relaxing, and help to disperse energy. Some are nervines, and may help with focus and reduce stress. May also have decongestive, carminative properties.

𝚃𝚘𝚞𝚌𝚑:

A̲s̲t̲r̲i̲n̲g̲e̲n̲t̲s̲: tend to come as tannins. You may feel their action as drying, toning, tightening the skin, or leaving your mouth dry. May help to reduce excess of fluids and tone tissues. M̲u̲c̲i̲l̲a̲g̲e̲n̲o̲u̲s̲: feel gel-like or watery, moisturizing. Demulcent, coating and soothing. May help to alleviate inflammation, cooling the body. Some are vulnerary, helping to heal wounds faster. P̲u̲n̲g̲e̲n̲t̲s̲: strong, hot or spicy taste and smell. Feel "hot" on the skin and leave a warm to burning sensation on the mouth. Their qualities are warming and diffusing. They can help to lower congestion, get rid of pain and inflammation, and raise blood flow in the body. They are often also antimicrobial. These allies tend to have a warming effect first, raising temperature, but a diaphoretic effect in the long term, acting against fever.

When engaging with any herbal preparation, it is a great practice to ask ourselves (or the recipient) "how does that feel in your body?", and to get familiar with the ways in which that medicine's effects on our bodies manifest to our senses. To learn the language of our own bodies, and to learn how our bodies communicate with (and work with, hand in hand) our herbal allies.

[fulltimeprincessa]

How To Cure Forgetfulness With Herbal Brain Power Supplements?

You need to have upbeat concentration and memory to perform any task. Memory is very important to recognize friends, perform puzzles or math or to perform well in studies. If your mental ability is low, you will not be able to grasp even the basic things. Some of the causes for poor click here memory and focus include Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, depression, stress, Parkinson's disease, medicinal side effects, poor diet, dementia and growing age. So, how to cure forgetfulness is through intake of herbal brain power supplements like Brahmpushpi capsules.

Brahmpushpi capsules, the best herbal brain power supplements, are developed using proven herbs to improve brain power as well as mental alertness. Key ingredients in this herbal pill are Jyotishmati, Gorakhmundi, Unab, Salabmisri, Kachnar, Gold Bhasma, Shankpushpi, Gurhal, Brahmi, Brahmdandi, Ustekhaddus, Asalo, Jatamansi, Chandi Bhasma and Shatavari.

Brahmi is one of the best herbs available in the nature to boost memory, learning abilities and concentration. It also improves mental clarity and mental health.

Gorakhmundi is useful for the treatment of headache, indigestion, anemia, skin diseases, and pain etc.

Jatamansi is one of the best herbs for the treatment of poor memory and mental instability. Kachnar addresses hormonal disorders.

Ustekhaddus is a nervine tonic. It has anticonvulsant, demulcent, antiseptic, antioxidant, anti-anxiety, phlegmagogue, antifungal, antibacterial and deobstruent properties. It eliminates black bile from your brain. It helps to treat nervine weakness and headache. It is a natural blood purifier. It consists of terpenine, linalool, lilalyl acetate and camphor. It is a natural brain tonic and boosts intelligence. It helps to treat brain disorders.

Gurhal is rich in proteins, carbohydrates, fats and vitamins. It helps to maintain healthy cholesterol levels. It also lowers blood pressure and helps to cure cardiovascular disorders. It consists of vitamin C to safeguard you from infections and diseases.

[pretentious-art-love]

Album Reviews #8 - 13.13 by Lydia Lunch

What an extradelicious nauseating hyper buffet of satiating creepiness! The guitar tuning and tone in this album makes this album incredibly sinister and memorable! It feels as if once you start listening to this album, your skin turns upside down and you start to experience the world in reverse.

The music of 13.13 has an extradimensional and transmundane, metaphysical component to it, as if playing with the delicate laws of the universe and disturbing them a little, all songs here are incredibly otherworldly and weirdly hypnotic and demulcent. None of the songs hide any of their eerie intentions and they all provide a chilling, frightening ride that will make your hair stand on end! It's like lying on the bog with a bunch of human remains, how beautiful! Beautiful I say!

8/10

[cmisayali]

Throat Lozenges: Alleviating Sore Throats New Findings Offer Promising Relief

What are Throat Lozenges?

Cough drop are medicated candy-like tablets that are designed to provide quick relief to coughs or sore throats. They dissolve slowly in the mouth, allowing the ingredients to coat and soothe the throat. Key Ingredients in Throat Lozenges

Throat Lozenges generally contain one or more of the following active ingredients that work to relieve throat irritation : Anesthetics - Such as benzocaine or phenol aid in numbing throat pain. They work topically to reduce throat sensitivity. Anti-inflammatory Agents - Like menthol or eucalyptus oil work by reducing inflammation. They promote mucus drainage to clear congestion. Demulcents - Materials like honey or glycerin coat the throat lining. They protect it from further irritation when swallowing or coughing. Antibiotics - Lozenges containing tetracycline are occasionally prescribed for bacterial throat infections. They treat specific infections. How do Throat Lozenges Work?

When a throat lozenge dissolves in the mouth, its active ingredients are released. They coat and numb the throat, reducing discomfort. Specific ingredients may also reduce swelling or treat infections : - Anesthetics temporarily numb painful areas, blocking throat pain signals. - Anti-inflammatory agents decrease swelling in irritated throat tissues. This lessens pain. - Demulcents form a protective film over inflamed areas, shielding them from further irritation. - Antibiotics kill or limit bacterial growth if a strep throat is present. This resolves the underlying cause. The slow dissolving nature also allows the throat to be continuously coated for 30-60 minutes, enhancing relief during that period. Using Cough drop Effectively

For best results, cough drop should be used as per product instructions. Some general tips on their effective use include: - Allow the lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth, rather than chewing or swallowing it whole. This ensures maximum coating of the throat. - Suck on the lozenge for at least 15-20 minutes for the ingredients to take maximum effect before swallowing any remnants. - Use lozenges at the first signs of a sore throat, rather than waiting for severe pain. Early action provides prompt symptom relief. - Lozenges work best for recently developed throat irritations. See a doctor for persistent or worsening pain. - Drink plenty of fluids while using lozenges to keep the throat moist. Water is recommended over acidic juices. - Lozenges containing local anesthetics provide temporary pain relief. Seek medical help if symptoms persist beyond a few days. Popular Throat Lozenge Brands

Some globally recognized throat lozenge brands offering effective temporary relief include: - Halls: Known for its menthol and eucalyptus flavors, it soothes and fights germs. - Strepsils: Contains phenol as an active ingredient. It aims to relieve pain from streptococcal sore throats. - Thayers: A honey-based lozenge brand formulated to moisturize and protect the throat naturally. - Chloraseptic: Branded lozenges utilizing benzocaine as an oral anesthetic to numb throat pain. - Cough Drops: A variety of flavored cough drop and drops by Ricola and Fishermans Friend. - Biotene: Specialized lozenges and mouthwashes for dry mouth relief alongside sore throat symptoms. In Summary, cough drop are widely available over-the-counter at pharmacies. They offer a convenient, drug-free way to temporarily relieve common throat afflictions. Using them properly under medical guidance helps maximize symptom comfort.

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[banefolk]

My adventures wild harvesting American white water lilies (nymphaea odorata) this summer for medicine and magic. Nymphaea odorata is native to North America and our local counterpart to blue lotus (aka blue water lily). It is used in Native American medicine to treat coughs, colds, and swelling. Prehistoric Native Americans associated them with purification, the underworld, and the moon.

You can dry and smoke the flowers or make medicinal syrups, tinctures, oils, and ointments with the roots and flowers. Water lilies are not a strong psychoactive. They need to be prepared similarly to lactucarium to make a concentrated extract like the blue lotus resins sold in head shops. That’s not what Bane Folk is about though (plus payment processors ban head shops). I focus on the medicinal uses of poisonous plants with special attention to ones that help with pain, sleep, anxiety, and depression. Water lilies fit that description perfectly.

Water lilies are sedative, hypnotic, anti-inflammatory (especially of mucous membranes and internal tissue), mildly pain relieving, anti anxiety, antibacterial, astringent, and demulcent.

Visit the apothecary to see my offerings of water lily medicines: banefolk.com

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[cleo-fox]

Okay, this reblog is abysmally late, but can I talk about how much I love this?!

First of all, the entire concept of experiencing an orgasm-a-thon at the hands of TVA Loki WHILE he is wearing his TVA uniform?!? Inspired. Dare I say—genius. The world needs more TVA Loki fic and my goodness, does this fic deliver. Take, for example, this:

Divine and relentless pleasure still radiated up and down your spine with each featherlight stroke of his fingers against your soaked cunt; he hadn’t stopped touching you since the last one, and you felt like you were liquefying in his lap; maintaining a solid form in the presence of all this ecstasy was just too much effort.

You might be thinking, “wow, that’s some vivid imagery, what a lovely piece of writing” but then a few paragraphs later, you just casually drop this on me:

The ambrosian tones in his voice rolled in waves, from rough to demulcent, shifting in sync with the euphoric fireworks all bursting simultaneously inside your spine, and then simmering patiently together before the next spark set them off again.

I know that I already highlighted this line in the short reblog I did like a month ago, but I’m mentioning it again because CEE. Bronze that line and put it on your mantelpiece because it’s excellent.

I also really loved all of the reader’s incorrect guesses. The way you wrote it gave the whole piece a level of levity and intimacy that was really lovely.

ANYWAY, this broke my brain in the best way.

Keeping Score {TVA!Loki x Female Reader One-Shot}

Cee's Loki Fic Masterlist / AO3 Link

Pairing : TVA!Loki x Female Reader

Summary : You’re stressed, you’re exhausted, you’re sick and tired of absolutely everything right now. Loki decides that the best way to distract you from all of that is to make you count how many times he makes you come. 

W/c : 2.2k words

Content / Warnings : Soft Dom!Loki, established relationship, smut, fingering. 

Author's Note : Welp. Since I’ve been just a massive ball of stress and nerves lately, I thought I’d write something about Loki’s lap to help calm me down. (Spoilers: It just made me riled up in a very different way. Oops!) Enjoy! <3

18+ Only - Minors DNI

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“How many times is that now, darling?” 

Loki’s question sounded like it came from dozens of miles away even though he’d murmured it directly against the shell of your ear. His words sloshed in your head as it lolled back against his broad shoulder, and your shaky breath caught in your throat. Sweat coated your brow, your heart thundered in your chest. Your muscles clenched uncontrollably, and your toes felt like they’d been curled into a permanent and formally unnatural position. Your thighs, spread wide and dangling over each armrest of his tufted wingback chair, trembled and shook helplessly. 

Behind you, Loki’s presence was even, firm, solid. You could feel the steady thrum of his heart against your back, his restrained breath ghosting against your neck in a constant rhythm. Despite the cool aura he normally projected, you knew he was just as excited as you were - from the way his thighs tensed underneath yours, to how his rock-hard cock throbbed against your bare ass from underneath his trousers. His voice was low and hoarse, but still measured, still somewhat under his control - but he was absolutely loving this little game. 

“Well, pet? Are you going to answer me or not?” 

A soft little moan was all you could manage to respond with. You desperately wanted to answer, but right now, you simply lacked the brainpower to give a coherent one. Divine and relentless pleasure still radiated up and down your spine with each featherlight stroke of his fingers against your soaked cunt; he hadn’t stopped touching you since the last one, and you felt like you were liquefying in his lap; maintaining a solid form in the presence of all this ecstasy was just too much effort. 

And that was exactly what you had asked for tonight, wasn’t it? 

Specifically, what you had said was that you didn’t want to be capable of thinking for a while. You wanted to be so very drunk and dumb, from both lust and pleasure, to be so thoroughly touched and explored that the stress of TVA case files and incident reports and the perpetual lies over your very own existence were nothing more than a distant memory. 

Due dates, timelines, the anxieties of life itself, and the horrors of the massive problems the TVA currently faced - you wanted it all to mean nothing to you anymore. Just for a moment, you wanted a tiny flicker of peace inside this wretched little cosmos, and your lover was the only one who could give that to you. 

Loki, of course, had then turned that request into a delightful little game: how many times could he make you come before you simply lost count of them all? 

After your quick and enthusiastic agreement to this evening’s activity, you soon found yourself seated comfortably in the God of Mischief’s lap. His nimble fingers had removed your clothing in a flash, leaving you bare and exposed while he remained in his normal TVA uniform - just the way you liked it. You absolutely loved being naked while he remained clothed; for some strange reason, it reminded you that no matter the problem, that no matter how dire the circumstances seemed, Loki still had everything under control - and that made your lack of it so very comforting. 

Once you were ready, he’d started off by cupping your breasts while he kissed your neck. Both thumbs brushed delicately against your quickly stiffening nipples, and you’d squirmed in his lap while your cunt clenched around nothing. Instinctively, you’d moved to squeeze your thighs together and give yourself some kind of pressure to roll against, but Loki had instantaneously put a stop to that. His large hand had gripped the inside of your thigh and separated it from the other, and you could feel his hungry eyes devouring the sight of your rapidly dripping sex from over your shoulder. 

From there, his other hand snaked its way down, over your ribs and down past your belly to graze your clit. He’d moved slowly, taking his time to thoroughly tease and stimulate the area, caressing gently back and forth with just the barest hint of pressure. On the next pass through, he pressed a little bit harder, collecting your ever-growing arousal and spreading it around with his fingertips. He’d let out a groan of appreciation, so deep and so feral, that it had made you come for the first time tonight. 

It wasn’t a big orgasm, but it was enough to stretch and loosen the muscles of your body, leaving you relaxed, comfortably warm and somewhat limp in his lap; a nice little warm-up climax, Loki had always called it. With a devilish grin, he’d calmed and soothed your mind until it passed, whispering sweet nothings and reassurances while you’d trembled. And once it was over, he’d repeat the process again, upping the ante with each cycle, pressing a little bit harder and moving a little bit faster, cranking the intensity of each subsequent climax higher and higher. 

He’d alternate increasing the speed of his fingers, their angle, and then their depth. The filth he’d whisper as he drew each orgasm out would become even dirtier, and the praise he’d murmured afterwards would somehow be way more celestial and glorious than it had any right to be. The ambrosian tones in his voice rolled in waves, from rough to demulcent, shifting in sync with the euphoric fireworks all bursting simultaneously inside your spine, and then simmering patiently together before the next spark set them off again. 

“Come on, love. Don’t tell me the game is over already…” As his lips grazed the cartilage of you ear, you let out a dazed whimper. The hand gripping your thigh slid up to your throat, and his fingers extended to tilt your chin towards him. He knew full well that the game wasn’t over yet, because your safe word was still tucked securely in its bed - and there was no way you were going to utter it now. 

The blurred angles of your beautiful God danced within your heady vision. Your eyelids fluttered open and closed, trying to will his features to become fixed again so you could admire him fully. Eventually his lopsided brow slowly came into view, arched perfectly over his deep green and wandering eyes. A roguish glint had etched itself deep inside his irises, and his lips were curled in a esurient but disciplined manner. He was gorgeous and stoic, sensual and vivacious, and he could easily do this all night if you had wanted him to. 

A heavy breath tumbled from your parted lips, and your answer was both murmured and dreamy. “No…no, it’s not over yet…”

“That’s good. That’s very good…” Loki hummed his approval, softly dragging his knuckles along your cheek. “But I’m still going to need a number, darling…how many times have you come undone on my fingers tonight?” 

He punctuated his question with a slight increase of pressure against your clit, and you shuddered in response. The backs of your thighs pulled against the leathered armrests of his chair as you shifted in his lap, and your fingers clenched tighter around the straps of his sword holster. Your hips writhed uncontrollably with the circular motions of his fingers, and you moaned out something incoherent, hoping that would suffice for the time being. 

“Such a silly little girl…” Loki teased with a chuckle. His fingers shifted tempo, adding speed along with the increased pressure. “We both know that was nonsense…” 

“Jesus Christ, I - ” Your gasp was cut off by another moan, and your lower half arched itself off from his lap to roll harder against his touch. Another orgasm was building quickly, and you craved it like the sea needed the sky. 

“Close, but that’s not quite my name, nor what I asked for…” Loki tsked. His words oozed elegance and charm, in direct contrast to the image of you spread wide in his chair, your slickened and swollen cunt still begging for even more stimulation somehow. 

“Oh, fuck - Loki!” you moaned as he changed tactics and slipped two fingers inside you. This time your eyes shot open to watch as he buried them, and then slowly drew them out. Arousal coated the digits, sparkling in the dim candlelight of your private quarters, and then he was calmly pushing them back in again. You clenched hard around his fingers and felt yourself growing even more impossibly wet as they curled and effortlessly reached all the right places to make the next orgasm that much more powerful. 

“Answer me, girl,” he groaned, becoming more breathless himself as you became more excited. He pressed his lips against your ear and buried his nose against your scalp. “Give me the number…”

“Six! Five! Seventeen!” you cried out, not caring if any of them were the right answer. Your heartbeat was out of control, your lungs were heaving for oxygen as gasoline filled your veins. Every bit of you was tightened, clenched, stiff and sticky. His fingers were relentless, pushing you to your absolute limits, and you wanted to exist in this blissful state for the rest of your life. 

“Oh, you’re such a dirty, filthy girl. You love this, don’t you?” He slipped another finger inside you. Three of them now stroked you from the inside, over and over again, while his thumb continued massaging your clit on the outside. “You love coming, you love being a mess, you love being so lecherous, don’t you?” 

Your eyes rolled back into your head as his other hand curled around your throat again. The words TVA no longer had any meaning to you. You forgot your own name, you forgot his name. There was nothing left inside your brain, and the pleasure was so intense that you couldn’t even remember why you’d wanted this in the first place. “Once! Twice! 87 times!” 

Loki laughed, and suddenly withdrew his fingers to delicately caress your clit with them instead. “Come now, pet. We both know those aren’t the right answers…” 

The lack of pressure was jarring, and your eyes widened in shock. You let out the most pathetic of whimpers, slamming your hand on top of his in a desperate plea for his previous pace to resume, but it was pointless. He wouldn’t acquiesce. 

“What if I don’t let you come again until you answer correctly, hmm? Would you like that?”

You whimpered again, squirming and shifting to get the pressure back. You turned, nuzzling your face against his without caring about how pathetic you looked. “Please? Please let me come again?” 

Loki groaned, and pulled you back down to sitting. Your full weight was back on his legs and hips, and his cock was somehow even harder than it had even been before. “Fine. I’ll give you a hint, love…Not once, not twice, not three times…” 

His breath was heady and hot against your lips. He was dying to make you come again, just as much as you were ready to explode. That was what separated him from everyone else, and just one of the things that had made you forever devoted to this God of Chaos. 

“Four…” you whispered correctly. “Four times…” 

As soon as the last syllable was uttered, Loki was crushing his lips against yours. His fingers slipped back inside you, and he kissed and fucked you until your fifth orgasm reached its precipice. A bolt of lightning shot up your spine, burning and convulsing every muscle you had as you came again, harder than any other time before. 

In your mind, the seas parted and the clouds disappeared. An aurora unleashed itself between the tendrils of your nerves, and your entire body thrashed in sheer and utter pleasure. Loki held you firm as you spasmed in his lap, wrapping one arm around your waist as his fingers pumped for a few more moments, then slowly withdrew to caress you so very gently in a soothing motion. 

You shivered and melted, moaning and whimpering against his lips as they moved to your cheek and then down to your neck. His heart thundered against your back, and his breath was as shaky as yours while you tried to recover. Your thighs were still shaking uncontrollably when he gently guided them off the armrests and pushed them closed. 

“I love you…” you murmured dizzily as he turned you to nestle back against his chest. He was so strong and comfortable and protective like this, and he smelled like stardust and the deepest, greenest forest. 

Could you actually remember what forests smelled like, or were you just dreaming that you could? It didn’t matter; they were all the same thing, after all. 

“I love you too…” Loki answered softly. His lips brushed against your temple, and his secure arms wrapped tightly around you. 

Loki - that was his name. That was the only thing in your head now. Deadlines and existential dread were nothing more than faint nightmares, long since forgotten. A thing of the past, a thing you’d just made up one night when your imagination got away from you. 

Loki was now the only thing that mattered, the only thing worth focusing on. And that was basically what you had asked for, wasn’t it?

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Hormonal changes, increased stomach pressure, slower digestion, and other physical changes during pregnancy can all contribute to heartburn. But don’t worry—there are natural ways to relieve the discomfort!

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Inside you had a few understanding of dry power and outside you're pursued with unforgiving winter UV sends from the sun and chilling breezes. For certain, the sun's places of help are still in fundamentally equivalent manner as hazardous as in summer and they will twist off any contaminating surfaces, bowing around the bars right back on to you. You will require a fair facial cream with SPF in it.Women's style USA

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y #1 winter sound skin tip is before you head to rest, apply a thick, rich cream to your feet, zeroing in on the effect point region. Then, put on a fair satisfying plans of socks. Unequivocally when you blend your feet will be sensitive and smooth and especially hydrated.

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My family moved closer to the ocean a few years ago and since then we've been at the beach a lot. I'm all for healthy sun exposure, but sunburn is something I want to avoid. Now I rarely get sunburned, but when I do, I try to soothe the area with natural remedies. These sunburn ice cubes contain skin-soothing ingredients that help speed up sunburn healing and provide instant pain relief. Being Irish, when I was younger I used to slather on sunscreen (and get nasty sunburns) but since changing my diet and using certain supplements I've noticed my tolerance to the sun has improved a lot - but that doesn't mean I'm still tanning for hours! If I reach my limit, I cover up or seek shade. I rarely use homemade sunscreen. Moderate, healthy exposure to sunlight is important to ensure I get enough Vitamin D (which has many benefits in itself). I'm not afraid of the sun, but I do try to be careful not to get a sunburn. But despite my best efforts, sometimes I get a sunburn. Ice cubes to soothe sunburn Over the years, I've come up with a variety of cooling sprays and natural remedies to soothe sunburns, but they go bad quickly in the fridge, and even though they're quick to make, they need to be mixed every time you need them. One of my favorite sunburn remedies is fresh aloe vera, which is quick and easy to make. However, if you don't have your own aloe vera plants growing, these calming cubes are the next best thing. Before I go into the details of how each ingredient works, I want to be clear about why I chose herbal ice cubes. Obviously, ice feels good on warm sunburned skin, but many health experts don't recommend it. They do, however, recommend cold showers and compresses. Ice is thought to act as a vasoconstrictor, reducing blood flow to the area and slowing healing time. Adding herbs that speed healing and dilate blood vessels (increase blood flow) can help with this problem, plus they provide a cooling effect. Aloe Vera Gel The main ingredient in these herbal ice cubes is aloe vera gel, which is a staple in many sunburn remedies and can be found at any drug store or big box store—but we're not talking about the bright green stuff that's loaded with harsh preservatives. My favorite way to harvest aloe vera is directly from the plant. You can learn more about harvesting your own aloe vera here. If you don't have an aloe plant, you can also buy one. Aloe Vera Gel Uses natural preservatives. Aloe vera contains pain-relieving salicylic acid and magnesium, as well as aloin, which has mild UV-protecting properties. Aloe has a cooling effect on the skin, soothes inflammation, leaves a smooth, silky feeling and moisturizes damaged skin. Comfrey This wonder plant has been nicknamed bone knit for its amazing ability to quickly heal broken bones. It also helps with sore joints and damaged skin. Comfrey stimulates tissue repair and aids in the formation of healthy skin cells. This herb also reduces inflammation and helps soothe and heal damaged skin. Like marshmallow root, it is a demulcent that provides a protective barrier for tissues. Calendula I use calendula in everything from baby care products to stretch mark salves to teas. Calendula is a gentle herb that can be used on any skin concern. It soothes inflammation and is great for cuts, burns, rashes, sunburns, and cuts. Calendula also cleanses and moves lymphatic fluid, improving blood circulation. lavender Like calendula, lavender is a gentle herb that's great for soothing the skin and is great for all occasions. You'll find lavender in this oatmeal exfoliating skin scrub and in this refreshing lavender peach iced tea. I use a lot of essential oils, but lavender herb is also a staple in my medicine cabinet. Lavender disinfects wounds and cuts, acts as a painkiller to relieve pain, is often used to speed up the healing of burns and relieve itching, and increases blood flow to the skin, speeding up healing and improving blood flow.

marshmallow Slippery marshmallow is another skin-soothing herb in this recipe, providing a moisturizing covering and cooling to irritated skin. The root, leaves, and flowers of marshmallow are all used to soothe inflammation. If you have marshmallow growing in your garden, you can use the leaves and flowers in this recipe; if not, the root is also a great option. peppermint The final ingredient in sunburn-relieving ice cubes is peppermint, which is also a key ingredient in my homemade cooling spray. Peppermint is rich in menthol, which gives it a unique effect of making you feel both warm and cold at the same time. Mint has vasodilatory properties, which stimulates blood circulation and gives you the feeling of warmth. However, when you use mint with cold or cooling ingredients, it can also feel cool on your skin. I love using mint to soothe the heat of a painful sunburn! You don't need to use all the herbs in this recipe, but we recommend using at least aloe vera, mint, or other soothing herbs, but make sure you add up to ¼ cup of herbs total, as they all work together to help soothe and calm sun damage. Ice cubes to soothe sunburn These refreshing ice cubes contain skin-soothing and healing ingredients that help cool down sunburn. Preparation time3 Minutes MinutesActive Time15 Minutes MinutesCooling Time3 time time 30 Minutes Minutestotal time3 time time 48 Minutes Minutes yield: 12 Ice cubes author: Katie Wells Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil.Add the herbs, cover and turn off the heat. Let sit for 15 minutes.Strain the herbs and reserve the water. Some of the water may have evaporated, but you should have at least 1 3/4 cups of tea. Place the herbal tea in the refrigerator to chill.Once the tea is no longer hot, stir in the aloe vera gel.Pour the mixture into ice cube trays and freeze.Apply to sunburned skin as needed to help cool and soothe the skin. Sunburn-relieving ice cubes can be stored in a reusable silicone bag in the freezer until you're ready to use them. These will keep in the freezer for at least a year. What are your go-to treatments for sunburn? Leave a comment and let me know!