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prettyboykatsuki · 10 months ago

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YOU’VE GOT THE CURE (EVERYTHING I NEED) | B. KATSUKI.

✮ tags ; gn + afab!reader, soft dom!reader, sub!bakaugou, developing relationships, mutual pining and ambiguous relationships, anal play (m!recieving), dry orgasms, p in v, unprotected sex, 18+

✮ wc ; 6.7k

✮ a/n ; an anon comission from a beloved mutual im posting. also just dropping in to say hello

✮ synopsis ; katsuki is too fucking young to have erectile dysfunction, damn it.

“Hey.”

“Hm?”

The sound of your typing is especially loud in the empty office. It’s a Saturday and neither of you are supposed to be clocked in, but when duty calls - it’s up to the two of you to answer.

“...I’m going to tell you something. If you so much as fucking laugh I will kill you.”

You don’t look up from your screen.

“Well that’s one way to start a sentence. I’ll try not to laugh.”

Katsuki slams his hand on the desk.

“I’m being serious,” He says in a half-yell. You look up from the edge of your laptop unflinchingly with a displeased frown, shaking your head and throwing your hand up half-heartedly.

“Fine, fine - I promise I won’t laugh. Can you stop being all ominous? You sound like Tokoyami.”

“There’s something wrong with me,”

“Well yes,”

“Not like that,” He hisses, taking a deep breath. He leans forward with his elbows on the table, hands clasped seriously as he covers his face. “...I think my fucking..thing..is broken.”

There’s a loud noise like a muffled laugh but when Katsuki looks up your expression is completely blank. Your lips are pressed tight, eyes out of focus as you continue to type. Or pretend to. True to your word, you don’t laugh but Katsuki still wants to fucking kill you.

“Oh? What uhm,” You clear your throat, lips trembling as you try to keep yourself together. “What brought you to that conclusion?”

He nearly snaps his pen in half.

“What do you fucking think?!”

“Hey. Calm down. I’m doing my best not to laugh but you are not helping.”

This is the sort of thing Katsuki would normally take to his grave. Not only is it genuinely humiliating, it is the sort of painful personal detail he wouldn’t share with anyone even if he was fucking them. It wouldn’t matter either, that his dick isn’t working - if the other ways he relieved stress were.

He’s got an average sex drive, sometimes lower but a high libido. Getting off is a physical response to a bodily need. Like eating food or taking a nap. It’s just because it’s a physical need, it is noticeable when the need doesn’t get met. He is painfully aware of it. It’s been weeks and he thinks he’s starting to lose his mind. Worse? He’s exhausted every human option trying to fix the problem himself, save for going to the dick doctor. His testosterone levels are fine, he gets check-ups more regularly than the average person. Given his reputation is at stake, he’d rather not get prescribed anything. He’s bought ginseng and shitty vitamins and medicine he had to ship from overseas. Anything and everything.

Picking up viagra at the ripe age of twenty four would give him psychic damage he won’t recover from, this much Katsuki is sure of. So not that. But everything else, every natural remedy conceived - he’s tried.

“I don’t know what to do anymore,” He says, pinching the bridge of his nose and willfully ignoring the sound of your strained huffing “I can’t fucking get….it up and I don’t know why. I’ve tried everything. Everything. I’m going crazy,”

“You know, it really says something about our relationship that you can confide to me about these kinds of problems. Like I’m so proud of us,”

“Shut up. I’m already miserable enough without wanting to fucking tell you - but the only other option is Shitty Hair and Izuku. I refuse to buy a single goddamn pill for it, and I know if I go to a doctor they’re gonna recommend it and—” He can’t finish the thought. It’s a little too sincere for the kind of conversation you’re having.

You’re a tactless person, so of course - you don’t bother with going along with the mood. Instead you smile like the evil bastard you are.

“And…?”

“You little—” He sighs rubbing his palms over his hands “And because I can trust you to be the least horrible option.”

“So you acknowledge my valiant efforts as your underling and assistant and know you’d be nowhere without me?”

“Shut up.”

“Aw, you’re sweet,” You say, promptly ignoring him “But yeah, I mean - no judgement. I would ask if you’ve had anything major happen but I unfortunately already know that’s not really the case.”

Yes. You, of all people, would know that no major changes have happened in Katsuki’s external life that would make it hard for his dick to function. You spend so much time together. Minus the time he spends working and catching villains in the world - you’re practically glued to his side. You’re in charge of all of his affairs, his schedule, all other personal things. Katsuki is naturally neurotic, but you handle all of it with grace and care. You know everything about him, which is why he is asking you about this problem.

(Does it border on unprofessional? Of course it does. But your relationship to each other degraded that border a long time ago. You’ve already slept in his bed and met all of his friends. And kissed him, but that’s irrelevant for now)

“I need solutions,” Katsuki offers, totally and utterly defeated by the situation at hand. “I’ve done everything. Taken every goddamn herb, done every meditation. Nothing is working. Nothing. I’m going to go fucking crazy.”

“Do you think just sleeping with someone would help? I know you don’t want to ask any of your friends, but maybe an escort? We can do it discreetly.”

“Fuck no. If it were that easy I would’ve done it.”

You pause. Katsuki can see the focus on your face and doesn’t know if it makes him feel better or worse. After an elongated period of silence, you perk up a little. You lock eyes with him and Katsuki briefly regrets bringing the whole conversation up in the first place.

“Hate to ask,” You say, though there’s not enough embarrassment on your face to make anything of that statement. “But uh, have you tried getting off with other things. Like something that isn’t your dick.”

He feels a flush creeping up his skin. “What the fuck are you talking about!”

“This is an important question,” You emphasize, an expression so alarmingly calm Katsuki doesn’t know if it makes him feel better or worse. “Cause if the answer is no, then that’s basically the best solution.”

“How the fuck is that the best solution? Are you insane?”

“Don’t be such a prude, Mr. Dynamight. You’ve bottomed before. It’s not that different. Have you ever tried it on your own?”

“I fucking hate you.” He replies, closing his eyes and frowning. “No I haven’t. Why the hell would I do something so embarrassing.”

“I know you’re super anal retentive - no pun intended there actually, but can you relax a little? It’s a good solution if nothing else is working. Your dick might be broken but an orgasm is an orgasm.”

“Remind me to never ask you for shit again,”

“I’d love that. Just keep me on payroll. Anyway,” You go back to typing. “I think that should be your first move,”

“How the—are you seriously telling me I should go fuck myself to solve my problem?”

You giggle. “Well it sounds bad when you put it like that. But I guess yeah. I can help pick out some sex toys, maybe, do a little research. If you don’t want to do it in your apartment, there might be a love hotel,”

A blush creeps up against the back of his neck. He covers his face with his hands.

“I’m begging you to shut the fuck up. There’s no,” Another wave of humiliation sets in “There’s no way this is how I’m going about this. Like. Fucking none.”

“The only other option is the good old fashioned doctors appointment, then. Which we can squeeze in over telehealth I think - since you got a check-up pretty recently. Want me to do that instead,”

“Fuck, no. I just,” He groans, feeling the stress make his eye twitch “Fuck.”

There’s a bit of silence and a little typing, like you’ve decided to leave him to his thoughts. Which he doesn’t blame you for, because all things fucking considered - there’s not really any more options. He’s a smart man and even he is fucking stumped. He’s going to have to give into something, eventually. He knows that, but it doesn’t make him feel any better.

As soon as he gets close to giving up, you sit up straighter and give a deep long sigh.

“Hey,” You scratch the side of your face awkwardly. “Do you want me to help you….?”

He stares at you. “With what.”

“With your dick being broken,”

“What?!”

“Don’t yell anymore, you’re giving me a headache,” You express, rubbing your temples. “Look. You need to get off, and you’re probably going to have to use your ass to do it. You don’t want to do it by yourself, and you don’t want to do it with a friend or escort. You’d prefer not going to the doctor's office or taking any pills. I’m offering - I’m not really your friend per se and you trust me enough to ask about it.”

He hates more than anything that you have a point.

“You can’t be fucking serious right now.”

“Hey. If you want your dick to stay broken for a while until you figure it out, do you. I’m just saying. Offering solutions is what you pay me for,”

He pulls back a little.

“...Are you fine with that?”

“Oh banging you? Is that what you’re worried about?” He winces at the direct and crass way you speak. “I like you plenty and you’ve got a pretty face. I’m down if you are,”

“I can’t believe I’m considering this.”

“Really? I totally can,” You snicker, and he really, really considers firing you. “It’s not the first time we’ve crossed boundaries with each other. Just consider it, okay? Before you actually blow a fuse.”

He leans back in his chair and groans.

“Fuck. Yeah, whatever.”

It’s another week before Katsuki takes you up on your offer.

Miraculous it took that long, given the amount he suffered stubbornly trying to fix the problem on his own. The lengths he went too are too embarrassing to even disclose or recount but it very quickly became clear that this was not an issue that was going to magically disappear - no matter how hard he tried.

Against his better judgment and after a long, cold shower trying to talk himself out of reality - Katsuki sent you a one line text.

Fine. Come Saturday.

The only thing he could say without dying of complete fucking shame. He’s grateful that’s the time you decided to have some tact.

(Not a lot, since the text back you sent was a peach emoji and a thumbs up. But whatever, he’ll take what he can get.)

It’s Saturday now, and he’s clean. All of him. He’s clean, and just wearing his boxers - sitting on his couch. You’ll be here very soon, and he can’t believe he’s saying this, but he’s nervous.

You did mention you were fine with it. He believes that because there’s been long standing tension between you two for god knows how long he’s not entirely blind too. You sleep at his place sometimes and spend all day with him, and then there was that one time you two kissed (very sober) during New Years. You don’t bring it up because you know he can’t deal with it. Yet he’s comforted by the fact you at least want it (because you’ve said so), and that you’re willing to do this despite the ambiguity in your relationship.

He knows that is inevitably going to come up today. But he really wants to fucking cum. And if it’s with you, then it’s fine. If his head was a little clearer, he would probably reject this whole thing based on his own emotional disparity. God fucking knows he is not in any place to deal with any of that. His heart barely gets by in the office and now you were going to fuck him.

Is he stupid?

Usually no, but because there’s a soft dick and tight balls where his brain used to be, currently yes. Everything put together, it’s a recipe for disaster. He considers telling you to fuck off and forget all this happens.

But then he thinks about the prospect of your hands and your voice and it’s enough to at least get his heart pumping, though his dick still refuses to cooperate.

More than anything, he does trust you. Shitty, smug little fucker you can be sometimes - there’s not a single person who goes out of their way for him. More than just your job, sometimes it feels like every little thing you do is for his sake. Everything you don’t ask of him, every secret you keep. You push him where he needs to go and encourage him to take risks in his career without imposing on him.

He blushes again, laying on his couch. He was nervous before but it’s not any better. Maybe he’s not so much of a dumbass as he is a total fucking masochistic. Is the level of overthinking the shit Izuku goes through? No wonder he’s like that all the time.

He almost jumps out of his skin when he hears the doorbell ring.

He answers the door shirtless and finds you on the other side. You have a cardboard box and the most nonchalant expression he’s ever seen. Normally it would annoy him, but right now he’s kind of comforted by it. You look at him with a flat smile.

“Hey sexy,” You say with no intonation. “Can I come in?”

He gives you a look of disdain. “Don’t ever say that shit to me again. But come in,”

You laugh quietly as he steps aside. You don’t have much with you other than the ominous box and your bag.

“You look like you’ve showered,” You say, taking your shoes off and putting on the house slippers he keeps for you. You don’t even look at him as you go towards his bedroom upstairs. He follows you with mild (faux) annoyance.“What a shame.”

“The fuck is that supposed to mean?”

“I wanted to get a little romantical and help you clean up but you’ve taken that from me. I’m a little hurt.”

“You’re such a dumbass. As if I’d let you do that,”

“Don’t be such a spoilsport. I’m gonna be playing in your ass today anyway.”

“Not the same thing.”

“Tomato, to-mah-to,” You say with a wave of your hands. When you finally get upstairs, you look over your shoulder. Katsuki gets the message quickly enough, helping you with the door. You give him a little smile and let yourself in, dropping the box on the edge of his king sized mattress.

He stands in the doorway for a short while, glancing at you before coming in. You put your bag somewhere on the floor before getting back to the box you’ve brought over. He can guess what’s in it, but he stands with you to open it anyways.

Predictably, the thing is full of sex toys. The first question he wants to ask is how much you spent on all of it, but he bites his tongue.

You look at him and do a little jazz hands gesture. “Tah-dah.”

He gives you a displeased look, but you’re well used to this sort of thing from him. There isn’t actually a whole lot in the box. The theatrics of you bring it upstairs were more likely just you fucking with him for the sake of the bit. He frowns. Typical.

You do have some new things in the box. A few expensive look gadgets, like a pair of quirk canceling handcuffs (decorated with leopard print fur) and something that looks like it goes around his neck. The sex toys that are in there are noticeably high quality. You definitely used his dime to pay for this.

“Handcuffs? Seriously?”

“You’re too much of a control freak and I like not having my hands blown to bits,” You say, shaking your head. “We should establish some ground rules and stuff now.”

“Haah? The fuck are you gonna do that we need rules.”

“I’m not just gonna jump scare you with dominating you. But that is what I’m doing. What we’re doing.” You give him a more serious look, that makes him feel more shy than he cares to admit. “You get what I’m saying? You have to trust me a little, okay?”

He makes a petulant face at you. “I already trust you dipshit,”

“This and that are different,” You say, shaking your head. He refrains from disagreeing with you a second time. They’re really not, but he has no desire to explain that. “I’m gonna touch you and be a little strict. Are you okay with that?”

“I don’t care.”

“That’s not an answer,”

He grits. “I want to cum. And I…trust you or whatever. I already agreed to this. If it’s pissing me off, I’ll just kick you offa me. Anyway, ‘s fine.”

“If you kick me I’m suing you for battery. We can have a safeword. I’m not going to duct tape your mouth and I’m gonna talk you through most of it - but just incase.” You say. He pauses, taken aback by how… delicately you’re treating him. He doesn’t know if he should be pissed about it or not. “Any word is fine. We can use the stoplight system too if you want.”

“Stoplight?”

“Red for stop, yellow for slow, green for go.”

“That’s fine. Easy to remember.”

“Okay,” You nod to yourself, tucking the promise to memory before looking at him more seriously. “Are you okay with intimacy?”

He stares at you.

“The fuck…?”

“Kissing and hand-holding and all that other stuff.”

“Is it necessary?”

“Strictly speaking, no,” You look at him knowingly this time. He’s taken aback, but you’re always like this. You look through him, not at him. “Are you okay with it?”

The implication is there. Do you want it? is the question that goes unasked. Too direct for his tastes. He feels heat spread through his body, rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly.

“Yeah…’m fine with it.”

Your smile is more genuine this time around. He turns away from you a little.

“Okay. That’s everything out of the way. I’m gonna cuff your arms,” You say. It all feels a little sudden. He figures you’d mean business, but still - he’s not all that prepared. He’s had a week to mentally prepared but that feels like nothing compared to now. There’s an authority to the way you talk now he isn’t sure he’s going to get used too. “Repeat your safewords to me when you turn around.”

He frowns but listens. He puts his hands together in front of him, waiting for you to cuff him, shyness making him hot.

“Uh. Red for stop, yellow for slow down, green for go.”

“Good boy,” You say so smoothly it almost rolls off of him. The cuffs go around his wrists, and Katsuki can feel the familiar sensation of losing his quirk. Now it’s just the both of you. “I’m expecting a little pushback, but generally - you’re to listen to me. Clear?”

“God, fuck - yeah clear,” Katsuki says, feeling ticklish all of a sudden. “All this shitty foreplay is making me feel weird.”

You wrap your arm around his midriff in a sudden movement, making him twitch. He can feel your cheek pressed against his chest as your hands hover over his waistband. He takes in a sharp inhale.

“It’s good that you’re feeling anything.” You say, breath just barely above a whisper. “Gonna take this off,”

He just nods, silently. It’s still on soft, but something is happening in his gut at least. You help him take his boxers down. You’ve probably seen him naked before, more than once. You two being attached at the hip was no joke. This time there’s this lingering anticipation that’s there, and that changes things.

He steps out of his boxers. He’s naked and you’re clothed and his head feels like it’s spinning. Your hand guides him to the edge of the bed. He sits and watches you, but you don’t undress.

The first kiss (second kiss) that you exchange with Katsuki is pleasant. You bend down to do it. It’s a chaste way to meet his lips, weirdly soothing while his stomach is starting to tie in knots. It’s a little surprising how..comfortable it is. Your mouth is soft, your lips taste a little like chapstick and you smell nice. You pull away to kiss the corner of his mouth, trailing down his jaw.

Your thumbs draw over the shell of his ear, rubbing the lobe tender. You’re so different. The contrast in your normal personality is a little too much for him to reconcile with easily, but you brush over these things well enough. He looks away when you meet his eyes.

“Do you wanna lay down or kneel?”

His throat is tight. “...Don’t care.”

You laugh a little to yourself, another kiss. “Lay down then. It’d probably be easier if you put your ass up but knowing you, I doubt it.”

He blushes, annoyed that he’s so obviously predictable to you.

The sheets are soft where he lays. You don’t join him on the bed at first. He just waits there cuffed as you shuffle around for things - lubes and toys and pillows. When you do return to him, you pat his side and slide a pillow underneath his back. He quickly regrets laying down, because god the position is fucking exposing.

You get between his legs and settle there comfortably. A hand rests on his bare thigh, rubbing your thumb into smooth, muscled skin. His breath is hitched. You lean down and kiss his hip. Still no dice on the erection, but you don’t seem discouraged.

You flip the lube open and let it pour onto your fingertips. It’s pink lube. This is mildly irritating, but saying anything will feed into your satisfaction so Katsuki bites his tongue. He watches it as you warm it in your hands, patting his leg with your clean hand.

“Legs up,” You instruct. “And deep breath. Try not to tense.”

“Just goin’ for it, huh?”

You don’t reply to that, but you do smile.

It’s not his first rodeo. His second or third, but certainly not his first - but he’s never had it done for a reason like this. There was an exchange prior, that someone was putting something in him for their pleasure too. This isn’t for that. This is just for him, with your skilled hands and your oddly gentle tendencies that he doesn’t see any other time. That proves to be too much, makes his belly feel honeyed with lust.

The warm, thick sensation of lubed fingers presses against the tight rim of muscle. He breathes and unclenches. Tries not to think too hard about anything. He’s desperate, too desperate. At this point, it’s hard to be prideful. Your hands are noticeably daintier than the ones he’s had in him prior. It’s…weirdly nice. Makes the process easier somehow. He’s reminded that you’re just you, and that makes him more nervous.

“That’s it, baby,” You hum, so soft it’s startling. The way the blood starts to rush in that familiar way nearly makes him sick. Oh, fuck. No way. “Oh?”

No way. No fucking way. No way that’s what does him in.

You pause. He takes in a deep breath, ready to say anything to defend himself. Humiliation spreads through his whole body. He can feel how hard he’s starting to burn, like the blood in his body is struggling to keep up with the desire and pump of his heart. His chest and face start to flush a familiar rose as he grits his teeth and closes his eyes.

Weeks. Weeks and weeks of trying to figure this out. And it was you calling him baby, of all things, to get him at half-mast.

He’s too afraid to open his eyes, but forces himself too. He’s expecting a smug laugh or sarcastic jab but instead you just look surprised. You stare at him, unblinking. He’s so startled he stares back.

“Do you wanna…keep going?”

He gets hard. Fuck.

“S-shit,” He says, wishing he could cover his face with his hands properly. “Yeah,”

He can’t read your expression at all. Annoying. You don’t brush over it though - but you don’t force him to acknowledge it either. Maybe you’re just focused on the fact he finally has something to work with and don’t want to ruin it by making him talk about his feelings.

“Baby,” You say again, smooth and deliberate. There’s that twitch again, something pooling in his gut. He starts to feel nervous. You’re doing the same as before, stretching him and teasing the rim - getting him ready for something else. “You like bein’ my baby, Katsuki?”

He opens his mouth, only to close it again. He tries to choke some word about, telling you go fuck yourself - but he always ends up looking at your face. Your lashes on your cheek. Soft touches and even softer words. He stops knowing what he wants at some point.

“Ugh,” His voice grows thicker. “Don’t ask me that,”

(If he were more apt at honesty, he could admit to you that he just wants you. In whatever way. Sometimes you get like this, when you’re not screwing around - and you’re so good to him that it hurts. He likes your sarcasm and dryness.

But he likes too when you’re this sweet on him too - even if that feels shameful as fuck. That feels like it’s crossing so many more lines that you’re usual self. He knows that better than anyone. It is crossing more lines than usual.

He can’t help but think about it anyway.)

You laugh a little. His eyes go lidded as you continue to work him open. It’s a slow process. You circle his hole with your thumb each time before pushing in. You get one finger in without effort. The second one takes a little more. Another heaved breath and unclenching of his muscles.

He hasn’t felt the sensation of something entering him in so long. He can’t remember when the last time was. He’s antsy as you pump your fingers in and out, stretching him slowly. You find the bottle with your free hand, flicking it open with your teeth and pouring lube onto him directly before you keep going.

“That feel okay?” You mumbles

“Y-yeah. Feels fine,” He huffs, closing his eyes “Feels…good,”

“It’ll feel better soon. Just need to,” You curve the two fingers inside of him up. They search and search and search until—

There. Shit, there.

“Oh, shit,” He gasps, arching himself up as you rub it. You smile at him, pleased. “Fuck,”

You whistle. Katsuki can feel his cock throb properly now, up at full attention. You don’t touch him though. Your other hand grips his thigh for support as you focus your wrist and energy on curling your fingers against his prostate. His stomach flutters, waist tightening.

He’s been fucked before, damn it, but this is different. This is controlled and concentrated. Your fingers are perfect in their motion, pinpoint pleasure making him break out into a feverishness. You’re annoyingly good at this. His whole nervous system feels like it’s being unraveled so slowly. Pulled apart like the slices of a fruit, something for you to pick off and eat.

His head feels like it’s full of cotton, tongue too big for his mouth. Thoughts clouded and inhibition lowered. Real pleasure. He hasn’t felt that in what has to be more than a month now. It’s overwhelming. He’s sensitive and muddy and acting stupidly - he’s well aware. It’s an out of body experience being so unwound in general but this after everything is overstimulating.

God it feels good. How can anything feel this fucking good?

His breathing is erratic, heart pumping trying to keep up with it. Euphoric little pricks start at his abdomen and shoot off through his whole body. Like the splintering ends of a falling star.

He’s never had any orgasm that feels like it needs every muscle in his body to pump through him. It starts in his center and spreads out, melts him slowly. Usually the feeling of needing to cum is passing - just building pleasure until the orgasm hits and the high relaxes. His cock is leaking now with every little press along his insides. Little white dribbles of pre-cum sliding down his shift all the way down to his ass. He doesn’t want to think about how he looks, so he focuses on how it feels.

“Fuck, that feels so good,” His voice almost gives. “Shit, I’m gonna cum if you don’t slow down.”

“You can cum if you want to, Katsuki,” As if to drive the point home by massaging his inner thigh, neglecting his cock “Guess you’re pretty sensitive inside, hm? Gonna make you cum like a girl,”

His blush deepens..

“Haah, fuck - fuck I’m not sensitive. It’s just, hng. Been a while,”

“Don’t be a liar or I won’t let you cum,” You tease.

His eyes shoot wide, brows touching his hairline. “Fuck, d-don’t you dare. .”

You have the nerve to laugh at him. All things considered, maybe you’ve earned. “Just teasing. I’m awful but not that awful. “

“You’re not awful, fuck - just really,” He throws his head back against the sheets. “Need to cum, really need to—”

“Gonna cum without even touching your cock,” You say, half-amused. He shudders when the realization dawns on him.“You’re so sweet.”

He’s drooling. The strength goes out in his jaw as the feeling just builds and builds and builds. It goes on like it’ll never topple.

When it does, it doesn’t feel so much like a rope unsnapping as much as it feels like everything is being pulled from under him. Like the loss of gravity. His abdomen goes tight, the anticipation of it making it impossible to breathe. So close, so close, so close. His brain feels shut off, mindlessly humping along air to capitalize on everything. You’re encouraging only eggs him on further. He lets out a garbled little noise, choking. His voice rasps as electricity flows through him.

And he cums, there’s an orgasm - but nothing comes out. He cums so hard but his balls still feel so tight and full. It feels good but he’s still so fucking hard. It snaps him awake as his eyes open, and you’re staring at his cock a little awestruck.

“Oh, poor baby,” You say - not exactly mocking him but not exactly being kind either. Katsuki stares at you lost and hazy. “A dry orgasm after all of that. That’s just cruel.

He heaves. “What the….how am I supposed to?”

His dick aches. Fuck he almost wants to cry.

Your hand wraps around the base of his shaft in a sudden movement, making him hiss. He almost cusses you out. Sensitive, too sensitive. You put your thumb over the tip of his cock, more pre-cum leaking from it as you. You look mesmerized as it dribbles against your thumb

A long pause.

“Hey,” Your expression is serious. “Do you wanna fuck me?”

“What?”

“I’m really turned on right now, shit. I was planning on just helping you but, you didn’t cum yet and I’m...,” You’re looking at him so directly. His heart pounds. “You can say no,”

Of course he wants to fuck you. That’s what he wants to say. He doesn’t know where he’d find the fucking gall.

“....’s sensitive,” He says instead, flushing with embarrassment. You brighten up. “Just… give me a minute,”

“I will but first,” You rummage through your items and pull out a plug. His eyes widen. “It’ll feel good, I promise.”

He grumbles, but doesn’t reject you. You have some kind of miracle in you - so he feels more inclined to just give in to whatever you say. You look eager to do it. He doesn’t know how he feels about that.

It’s easy enough to put the plug in when he’s already all soft. He’s still sensitive and swollen. He hisses as the cool metal of the plug slides into softened hole, before settling. You give him a little tap on his which he glares at you for. Your only response is laughter.

There’s nothing to talk about while Katsuki watches you undress. You don’t take it all off - just your bottoms. It’s not that he has nothing on his mind. Just that… seeing you like that isn’t making him any less hard. He just… looks at you. Dumbly. You slide your shorts off in one go and your underwear along with it, and you’re all on display.

It’s pretty. Your pussy is really pretty. A horrifyingly embarrassing thing for him to think but it’s true. There’s a fine layer of hair on your mound that he likes. You’re dripping wet like you said you were, and that doesn’t make the situation any easier. You give him a little smug grin as you settle over his lap. He stares at you completely absent-minded, flushed.

“Like what you see?” You tease. He’s too struck to lie to you.

“Yeah,” He rasps. He’s out of his mind right now. He blames it on his dick. “I wish I could take these fuckin’ cuffs off.”

You look at him a little surprised. “You don’t like being cuffed and restrained?”

His ears feel hot, heat prickling up his skin. “Didn’t say that just,” He groans even trying to say it. “...Wanna touch you,”

He trails off. You use your hand to turn his face back to you, cupping his jaw as you bend forward to kiss him. He stares at you wide-eyed, making a noise of surprise. This kiss is different from all the others. Deeper, with more feeling. He gets into it, lifting his head to kiss you back.

When you pull away, you’re all fluttered lashes and adoration.

“After I drain your dick dry,” You say with a confidence that astounds him. “I’ll take them off and let you fuck me proper. But you have to tell me you want that, first. Do you wanna fuck me, baby?”

“Shit. Y-yeah,” He nods, feeling absolutely swept up in your pace.

“Say it.”

“I wanna fuck you, dammit,” He stutters through the last of his sentence. “Don’t make me beg, my dick is going to blow off if you keep torturing me.”

You laugh good naturedly and he feels a little proud that he made you laugh. The thought that he’s beyond whipped wipes the smile off his face completely, but whatever.

You pull back, sitting up as you examine his cock. You hold it up to you, weighing your options.

“I’m too horny to open myself up. I’m just gonna sit on it, ‘kay? Don’t buck your hips up,”

He opens his mouth to protest, but the words die in his mouth. The warm, wet heat of your cunt is immediately overstimulating. He groans so gutterally it startles him. Like it’s punched out of him. This is the only pressure his hard cock has gotten in months and it’s making him feel like he’s on fire.

You don’t give him a chance to cover. You lean over him as you maneuver his cock to your entrance with all disregard for his sanity. You hiss as the tip finds the spot. Fuck you’re wet. Your insides are so soft, so sticky - but you’re still so damn tight.

As you promised you go slowly. It doesn’t help him losing his mind. Worsened by the fact he can see you on top of him, all bated breaths and shaky moans. There must be a dull pain, but you only give him a smile as you get the first inch.

“You’re big,” You say breathlessly. His cock twitches to life. “Feels fucking good. Shit, that’s amazing. Haha, I can feel you so deep already.”

“Please stop talking, before I, haah,”

“Don’t cum yet,” You demand, lowering yourself further and further until you’ve bottomed out. Katsuki feels fucking crazy. “Let me get my fill first.”

“Ngh, easier said than fucking done,”

You just laugh. “Try your hardest, Mr. Hero. Show off your endurance, hm?”

He groans as you start to move. You really don’t regard him at all. You lean over him with one hand and use your other to tease and toy with your clit as you ride his cock with reckless abandon. The room is quick to fill with noise - the sound of skin slapping skin, the skin sticking where your hips meet his thighs.

You’re moaning in little broken waves. He’s not going to last if he listens to you anymore.

He’s biting the inside of his cheek trying not to cum, but you don’t make it easy. You’re riding him with so much force, using him. Your pussy is so tight it’s gripping him, sucking him dry. A vice-like grip, sticky and pliant over the hard curve of his cock. Everytime you bounce and throw your ass a little harder onto him, he can feel you. Feel himself and how deep he is. His hands tighten into fists where they’re cuffed in front of him.

He’s never been… used like this. But he doesn’t hate it the way you disregard him to chase your own pleasure while being so generally mindful of his own. You take and take and take but you make it feel so good.

It’s not helped by the plug in his ass, brushing against his prostate every single time you move. Makes him jolt. Every fiber and nerve in his body is wound as tight as it can possibly go. All of his strength, sanity, and focus he has left in him is trying not to cum, not to buck his hips up and rut into you like a stupid animal no matter how much he wants too.

He can feel you start to cum before you even tell him. Your walls pulse with need and your movement starts to get slower. The grip you have holding you up weakens slightly.

“Gonna cum. Fuck baby, I’m gonna cum,” You say with a pant. You open your eyes and look down on him “Cum with me, okay? Don’t hold it in,”

The words alone trigger a reaction. But with everything else, it’s like Katsuki explodes. Weeks worth of tension in his body, in his muscles, in his everything - burst at the seams. You cum and he follows you nearly in succession. The hard pulsing of your swollen cunt suck around him like a vice and he goes practically limp feeling his dick finally drain.

He cums and he can’t stop cumming. Pumps out so much white hot seed his head starts to cloud. He fucks up into you, sloppy and dumb. Chasing his high as he pours every ounce of his load into your pussy without so much as a modicum of shame. A month of dryness overwritten by the most intense orgasm he’s ever had in his fucking life. He doesn't know how long he stays there, painting your walls with his spend. It just goes on forever, longer than he’s ever experienced.

He has his eyes closed as he goes limp. Fucking hell.

It takes him a while to go soft again. When he finally does and returns to consciousness, he’s still nestled inside you. You give him a smile when his eyes finally open, leaning forward to kiss his hairline.

“Still all there?”

His voice is hoarse like he’s been screaming. “I feel like I fucking died,”

You giggle.

“So… no?”

“Kind of. Barely. What the fuck is up with you.” He says laying his head back, sweat dripping down his back. “Shit.”

“Did you like it?”

He gives you an unimpressed look as you laugh.

“I’m glad.” You say softly. You’re warm. God he’s down bad. “We have a lot to talk about later. You should take a little break for now.”

He nods in agreement to both things before pausing. “For now..?”

“You thought we were done?” You say with a tilted head. He gapes. “I thought you knew I was more ruthless than that.”

He groans.

“You’re insane.”

You chuckle, leaning down to kiss him.

“You love me.”

He lets you kiss him some more and doesn’t bother denying it.

#bakugou x reader #bakugou smut #bnha x reader #bnha smut #a.dr #writing tag

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whoatemyshoe · 5 months ago

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if you're thinking of going to the gym to build a broader, muscular physique, here is a long post of random tips from a cis gym girlie!!!

disclaimer: these tips are from the experience of a cis femme queer woman who has been going to the gym for the past 5 years, and hyperfixates on weight training. i am in no way a certified personal trainer or dietician, and i do not have the knowledge to train with chronic pain or disabilities. i personally deal with some chronic pain and impinged joints that i have tips for, but that is not the purpose of this post! these tips are also more applicable for able-bodied cis women, and non-binary/genderfluid/bigender/gnc/trans folks with naturally lower levels of testosterone, who are beginners in weight training (0-12 months of going to the gym)

table of content:

know your goals

eat more protein

lift weights and progressively overload to build muscle

compound exercises is your bestie. isolation and isometric exercises are good company to keep

your diet determines 90% of your physique or wtv they say

you belong in the gym and don't let anyone tell you otherwise

it's common to have body dysmorphia, even at a level where you're jacked af. feel it, understand it, and be curious about where it is coming from

extra stuff

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1. know your goals!

for the purpose of this post we are going to assume the goal is to gain serious muscle!

this means your workout will focus on either strength or mass

strength: heavy weight x low reps, means being able to carry the heaviest weight possible, at lower repetitions. think 60kg bench press at 4 reps

this builds immense strength, leaner size, and is the way strongmen/women and powerlifters train

that also means denser, stronger muscles, which will take a longer time to regress

mass: mid weights x mid reps, means carrying a challenging enough weight to go at higher repetitions. think 30kg bench press at 12 reps

this builds muscle mass and good strength, and is the way bodybuilders train

this is more time consuming than the first option, but goes hard on that beefy aesthetic

to build dense strong muscles, go for 3 sets, 3-5 reps per exercise

to build bigger muscles, go for 4-5 sets, 8-15 reps per exercise

please understand that muscles are heavier than fat. if you start weight training and notice your weight increase, but your physique stays the same/gets leaner, you're likely gaining a lot of muscle weight, which is a very good thing!

if you want a capped delts, fat biceps and wing lats, focus on upper body and core workouts

if you wanna get that peach booty, tree trunk thighs, and sculpted calves, focus on lower body and core workouts

if you want an 'X' taper, go for a full body workout

you can split your workouts by body parts (upper, core, back, legs), or by push and pull, to begin with

2. eat more protein!

depending on where you live and your available food options, you're likely not getting enough daily protein intake

when you lift weights, you tear your muscles (in a good way) so it can rebuild stronger for the next time you stress them out. protein helps you rebuild those 'damaged' muscles

it also keeps you satiated for longer - protein takes a longer time to digest

if you're vegan/vegetarian, opt for protein rich food like tofu, tempeh, soy products, legumes, chickpeas, etc.

if you struggle to eat enough protein, get protein powders to reach that daily intake

whey protein contains dairy. pea protein for vegans and lactose intolerant girlies

you can take protein powder with many types of food/liquids. i personally eat proats (mixing protein powder into cooked rolled oats) for breakfast.

aim for 0.8g - 1g per pound or 1.6g - 2.2g per kilo i.e. if you weigh 50kgs, aim for 110g daily protein intake for muscle growth

you don't need to eat your protein at like 30 mins before or after a session etc. as long as you have a consistent daily intake you're good

but! don't overload with protein in one sitting. space out your protein consumption throughout the day otherwise your body can't effectively absorb it all and it'll just go to waste

3. lift weights and progressively overload to build muscle

body weight exercises are good to start off, but if you want to build muscle, you need to start adding resistance to your training

that means periodically increasing the amount of weights you lift, to increase the challenge your muscle takes

being able to perform movements with heavier weights than before is also a good indicator that you're getting stronger!

if you're squatting body weight this week, try with 2kg dumbbells next week. then 5kg the next, 7kg the next, 10kg the next, and so on.

at a certain point it'll take longer to increase your weights. think taking 4 weeks to go from 100kg squats to 110kg

some bodies aren't able to tolerate higher weights (injury, chronic pain, genetic), so instead, add variations - instead of increasing to 20 push ups, try 10 push ups with your feet elevated

4. compound exercises is your bestie. isolation and isometric exercises are good company to keep

compound exercises work more than just one muscle group/one group of joints - these require multiple parts of your body to move in sync, to perform it correctly

compound movements are also functional movements. think being able to safely pick up a heavy box off the floor, storing your luggage in the overhead compartment, carrying your groceries in one go, carrying your wife to bed

deadlifts, squats, bench press, pull ups, overhead press, rows, push ups, lunges, and farmers carry are good basic compound movements to start with

once you're familiar with those, you can try variations like romanian deadlifts, sumo squats, chest press, chin ups, cable rows, push up plus, split squats to make it more challenging

isolation movements, such as bicep curls, knee extensions, crunches, etc. works mainly one muscle group/requires movement from one group of joints

for example, squats (compound) require you to move your hip joints and knee joints. knee extension (isolation) moves only knee joints. squats mainly work your glutes, quads, and core, while knee extensions mainly target your quads.

isolation movements are good for strengthening a specific muscle group, especially after an injury or specific weakness (isolation calf exercises to strengthen ankles), or for aesthetic purposes (fat biceps)

isometric exercises require you to contract your muscles without much movement. these are good for endurance and bracing.

planking is an isometric exercise. it's a very good exercise to stabilise your core, which is very good for injury prevention, and protects your spine from overextending

a strong, stable core is crucial to performing compound exercises and many daily movements safely

honestly muscle building is basically injury prevention if you do it right. you also get a strong physique, as a treat

keep your movements slow and controlled - focus on activating the muscle group that the exercise is intended for

quality movements = better muscle activation = efficient muscle growth

rushing through an exercise could result in injury, or compensating using the wrong muscle group or joints (ie. using your knees instead of your quads and glutes for squats)

5. your diet determines 90% of your physique or wtv they say

your muscles need protein to grow, and your body needs fuel to move. body fuel: carbs, fat, and protein

carbs are not your enemy!! fat is not your enemy!! not in excess!!

no food is bad or junk food. some foods are more nutritionally dense than others but at the end of the day, eating something diet culture deems 'unhealthy' is better than starving yourself

you can eat anything you want - the key is moderation

if you love sugary drinks, instead of drinking 5 cans of soda a day, drink only one (moderation)

if you love bread (like i do), have something else with that bread like tuna, peanut butter, lettuce, an egg, etc. (variety of nutrients)

if you love chips, have one serving a day, instead of the whole bag in one sitting

if you want to have visible muscles (read: abs) you need to go on a calorie deficit (cutting) - that means eating 200-500 less calories than your daily calorie need. you will likely loose strength and muscle mass

if you want to have strength and mass, and don't mind a bit of body fat, you can go for calorie surplus (bulking) - that means eating 200 - 500 more calories than your daily need

you can gain muscle and lose fat the same time

use this calculator to determine your calorie intake needs for cutting, maintaining, and bulking

you can also use the app 'calorie counter by fatsecret' (ios / android) to track your calories (but not too strictly! don't go down that slippery slope of obsessing over your every macro/micronutrient intake please!!!)

please remember that everyone's fat distribution is different - some people might not store much fat in their abdominal area, some might store more in their underarm area, etc. your genetics will determine where your body fat is distributed, which will affect your physique

emotional eating happens. cravings happen. binge eating happens. forgetting to eat happens. not feeling like eating happens. it's important not to associate guilt when it does - it's okay if you deviate from your usual eating routine. you can try again tomorrow

i've had a decent relationship with food my whole life, so i can't talk much about eating disorders or recovering from it, although you can watch leanbeefpatty's take on how to stop emotional eating, and her eating mentality (mostly intuitive eating) - she overcame ED in her youth

your body doesn't change much because you ate more/less than your target calorie intake for the day. changes in the body is gradual when it comes to body composition (fat distribution, muscle growth)

staying consistent is good. allowing yourself to deviate is also good. many of us aren't built to stick to something 100% all the time

most days can be 95%, some days 68%, some even at 23%. allow yourself those less than ideal days, so that you can go back to 95% most days. the key is going for as many 95% days possible, not a handful of 100%

6. you belong in the gym and don't let anyone tell you otherwise

you paid for the gym membership, just like everyone else. you have every right to be there, and use any and every equipment the gym provides

so what if you're starting with light weights? your starting weight is not your final weight

that means you also belong in the free weight/dumbbell section. take up space (respectfully) and don't be apologetic about it

don't be afraid to use the machines! they usually have instructions on the side. start off with the lowest weight, and go through the motion to familiarise yourself with it

it's okay if you don't know what you're doing at first - the gym is the place for you to figure it out

'what if they are looking at me' most people at the gym are busy focusing on themselves. they likely don't notice you most of the time

i would usually avoid eye contact, and look at either the floor, the ceiling, the wall, or the distance, so i don't notice if anyone is looking at me

if the gym is still intimidating, go with a friend! bring your headphones! drown out the world!

honestly i treat going to the gym as one large body double. having other people working out together helps keep me accountable to my own workouts. especially if my gym crush(es) is/are around

7. it's common to have body dysmorphia, even at a level where you're jacked af. feel it, understand it, and be curious about where it is coming from

i don't have any tips on managing body dysmorphia bc it is so personal and unique to each person

all i can talk about is what personally worked for me

which was focusing on getting stronger, instead of looking leaner

because when you get stronger, your body WILL change. the physique will come

but the physique that comes might not be what you'd expect - many times you've not seen how your body looks like when you get stronger

you might only see examples of strong bodies from media (who usually have really good genetics in the muscle building area), or other people at the gym

no two bodies are the exact same. if you dream of having xxx's physique, that isn't going to happen

but what you can dream of is having your strongest physique, which is unique to you, belongs to you, and will happen to you

remember, your ideal body type is the one you have now

you can set goals and have role models, but please please please do not make your role models your goal

i still struggle with bd, but it is much much better than before. i actually like looking at my body a large large majority of the time

for the femme girlies, if you want to get a muscular physique but are afraid of people calling you 'masc' or that you 'look like a man' fuck that noise. lift heavier, get jacked, become the muscle mommy your inner child would be proud of

8. extra stuff

if you're a cis woman or someone with naturally lower levels of testosterone, you won't get very, very muscular

you can get really strong (and with the right training, diet, and genetics, stronger than most cis men), but please don't compare your strength and size to someone who has higher levels of testosterone, naturally or through HRT or steroids

testosterone WILL help a person get very muscular and very strong, with lower levels of body fat. if you have lower levels of T, muscle size is limited, and body fat distribution is different. you likely store fat much easier too

please don't compare yourself with other folks with naturally lower levels of testosterone either - each person has different genetics, and some people are naturally stronger/bulkier than others, or have been lifting longer/more often

please don't be shy - look at the mirror when you work out and CHECK YOUR FORM. If your knees are buckling during your squats, you need to push them outwards or use lighter weights before you break your legs

if you have preexisting pain or are recovering from an injury, please get a personal trainer to help you create a custom training programme suited for your condition

if you experience acute pain while working out, stop what you're doing, ice it, see a physical therapist, and get that fixed. don't soldier on with the pain and make it worse. trust me!!

if you're just starting out, and have been experiencing common sedentary pains like lower back pain, take it easy, stretch, and get a personal trainer to build you a custom programme. im serious

always, ALWAYS warm up before a work out, and stretch after.

do dynamic warm ups before, and static stretching after

mind muscle connection is very important in weight training

focus on how your muscle is contracting and stretching, how your joints move, how everything comes together to help you balance and move something heavy around

i don't experience it personally, but i know many queer folks who are very disconnected with their bodies

i do not have any tips for that unfortunately

getting enough sleep is very important in building muscle - muscles recover and grow when you're sleeping/resting, not in the gym, not in the kitchen

again, the gym breaks down your muscles, the kitchen gives them the nutrients to rebuild, and the bedroom kick starts the actual process of recovery

remember that building muscle will take time. it doesn't happen overnight, nor does it happen in a week, a month, maybe even a year if you're inconsistent

it might take years to get to where you want to be. it's going to be a difficult journey, but it'll be worth it i think

show up, stay consistent, stay strong, and stay focused

but don't forget to rest and be kind to yourself - you don't need to push if you really can't do it

skipping one workout every once in a while, is a small blip in a lifetime of sessions.

a bad workout session doesn't determine the quality of all your workouts

truly once you start and see results, you will be amazed at what your body can achieve

a free resource that helped me kick start my fitness journey, and knowledge on weight training throughout the years, is nerdfitness. most recently leanbeefpatty for helpful tips, motivation, and entertainment

hope this helps someone in some way!

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funnuraba · 1 month ago

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I've been compiling a list of weird or embarrassing warning signs of ME/CFS or Long Covid. Perhaps you have noticed these in yourself, but they've seemed too minor, confusing or embarrassing to ask about or look up. In any case, I've gathered these from online posts, so you'll never know which, if any, have happened to me, which I think is a very clever move on my part. Okay I did start complaining near the end, but I added some helpful solutions you may purchase, which I had to figure out on my own.

Actually I'm gonna lead with the absolute weirdest one, because it's a sign of the initial acute Covid infection that can be hard to detect now. I've only seen a post about this once, but a bunch of people agreed with it and said it happened to them:

If the skin on the soles of your feet is suddenly super thick and dry, that is associated with the initial 'Vid infection. I don't know how long this is supposed to last, but it was vouched for by several accounts I felt were trustworthy. I had to look up "Covid feet soles" on Twitter to check for this, forgetting that Twitter search now just randomly shows you posts with only one word that you entered, and I didn't find the post I remembered but I am not going back in there.

Extremely ridged and brittle fingernails (apparently this is showing up a lot on beauty subreddits and such)

Shrinking or vanished half-moons on the fingernails (I don't know if the level of shrinking is random, or related to severity/length of time)

Thinning hair/balding: seems to follow the usual pattern of your dominant hormone, so estrogen-heavy people get thinning hair, particularly along the center of the scalp, and testosterone-heavy people get receding hairlines and bald spots. There's no single pattern that everyone with ME gets. (Although ME is much more common in AFAB people.)

Incontinence that's not associated with age or childbirth, etc. In this case it's due to nerve damage, not weakening muscles.

Pins and needles, or sharp shooting pains in your fingers and toes: this is called neuropathy and it's also a sign of nerve damage. (I got a ton of this and thought I might be pre-diabetic, because that's all that came up when I searched! I asked doctors about this and they just went "oh 😐 " so I exercised a bunch and probably made myself much sicker XD. Anyway magnesium supplements helped a lot with this! You need a magnesium complex that includes magnesium glycinate, because other types are really hard for the body to absorb.)

Sudden acid reflux and heavy gas, loss of tolerance for foods you could once eat: this is associated with aging, but if it's really really bad? Like remember a year or so ago,when suddenly everyone was posting about how their tummy hurt and they were being really brave about it, and it kind of came out of nowhere and had never been a meme before? Almost like it was sort of new for this to be so very widespread? Yeah, Covid can fuck your system up real bad, and this is a common comorbidity of ME called gastroparesis. Basically your stomach muscles are as weak and slow as your other muscles, so your food sits in there for way too long. It often comes with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, which is bad news and means a ton of new sensitivities, to food and other things. MCAS goes along with a lot of other unexplained body syndromes that doctors don't really "get" or care about.

Being super itchy in one spot for no reason: this is a histamine dump. MCAS again. I'll admit to this one too. A couple of years ago, my lower legs started getting super itchy after showers, and I would pour on the lotion, over and over, and it would do nothing. "What the heck has happened to my skin?" I would wonder. It was histamines, roaming wildly through my body from the hot water and standing up for too long!! The standard ME advice for histamine stuff is:

10mg Loratidine 2x daily (I've just discovered that this can fuck up your stomach and a bunch of other stuff though; see this Twitter thread for alternate antihistamines)

20mg Famotidine 2x

Quercetin daily (I'm doing 1000mg a day)

Some kind of Cromolyn thing. I take a NasalCrom spray a couple times a day, because my sinuses swell up when I lie down (?), which I have to do all the time now. Lol.

Anyway, your sinuses can swell up when you lie down, did you know that? At first it would just happen sometimes, and I would be like why am I suffocating? That's so crazy haha. So I got these things called nasal cones that keep your nasal passages open, and they're just a little bit too big so they slide out all the time, and it's really annoying but other than that they worked. (My brand is Max-Air, the Sinus Relief line.) Then I got reinfected this year, and now my sinuses swell up constantly when I'm lying down. Hence the Cromolyn spray so I can breathe :)

The soft tissues in your face are collapsing: I think this is also an issue for me because it's not like the cones are reaching right up into my sinuses and un-swelling them, right? Anyway other people have reported some really serious issues with eyelids and noses, etc.

Your mouth and nose no longer produce moisture: okay so I got this too, and as a result I must use Ayr brand saline nasal gel multiple times a day, or else it feels like I'm suffocating. I'm pretty sure this Sjogren's Syndrome, another common comorbidity. For me it was one of the first signs something was wrong, circa 2020. Again, I thought pre-diabetes and asked multiple doctors for input and they went "iunno 😐". For the mouth, Xylimelts are your only real choice; don't bother with anything else when it gets to this level. You keep a Xylimelt in your mouth, 24/7, stuck to your teeth, or else you experience the intense, maddening distress of a totally dry mouth. If either of those solutions wears off during the night: don't worry! You'll wake up!!! Don't worry about choking on the Xylimelt, though, it's very safe.

Skin stuff: Dark, flaky patches of skin on the torso, long dark lines around the neck, pruny fingers, skin randomly splitting like paper cuts, chilblains, nails peeling off, other weird stuff.

Swollen genitals: settle down.

#covid #long covid #mecfs #myalgic encephalomyelitis

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stinetoftdk · 5 months ago

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Over the last years, I've had a lot of issues. In 2022 I begun my journey towards starting a print on demand business, as I've always had flair for designing patterns and I wanted to see if it could become my ticket towards earning towards gender affirmative surgical treatment.

Late 2022, I got the news that I had been afflicted with a pre-cancerous esophageal condition, called Barrett's esophagus.

To treat my condition, apart from an increase in medication, I also had to change my diet.

I have an eating disorder, called bulimia and had it under control. I was fully recovered and had avoided disordered eating behavior, for many years in spite of having to loose weight for bottom surgery.

After having to change diet and restrict food groups, it triggered my bulimia and I haven't been able to regain control.

At the start of 2023, I had a change to my hormone treatment. My testosterone level was reduced to zero, which made me feel more at ease and not so riled up, all time. It was a change I welcomed.

At the same time something happened, that I hadn't expected.

I was of the assumption, that I had experienced all the changed that was possible on feminizing hormone treatment.

Nope.

When people with functional hormonal systems (males and females) go through puberty, apart from developing primary and secondary sex characteristics, they go through neurological changes too, making them act differently than they did before puberty.

Apparently, because my body never produced an adequate amount of sex hormones, to go all the way through a puberty (my body entered female puberty, but stopped developing pretty fast) and because my hormone treatment, has been... questionable, my brain never started puberty dependent neurological development.

This meant, that when my testosterone got lowered, I essentially entered neurological puberty... At the age of 37.

Although it might actually be a good thing to go through, it's also an emotional rollercoaster, like nothing I've ever experienced and I can see why trans people, who "get's to" go through this twice, is having such a hard time. Jeez!

To be continued...

#trans community #transgender #transgirl #intersex #intersex community #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtq community #tgirl #food issues

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zerogate · 6 months ago

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Research on pecking orders (known technically as dominance hierarchies) has gone on now for roughly seventy years and has yielded some startling revelations. Position in the pecking order determines far more than just how many feathers you lose. It readjusts your lifestyle, your chances of survival, your sex life, and your physiology. The pecking order can determine whether you live or die.

According to the father of sociobiology, E. O. Wilson, the highest wood pigeons in a pecking order go to bed at night with a full stomach. The birds on the bottom frequently don’t. The lower-class pigeons perch on the evening roost with a meager meal working its way through their gut—just enough fuel to carry them through the night. If the weather grows unusually cold or if they don’t find food the next day, some of those birds on the underside of the heap may not survive. On the other hand, the comfortable birds on the top of the tree nearly always manage in even the most troubled times. Their right to all the best food and lodging makes sure of that fact.

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Pecking order privileges include sex. Three male and three female rats were left alone in a cage to battle out their social system and sleep with whomever they liked. Two males lost out in the struggle for top position. They apparently also ended up with an empty dating calendar. When the females gave birth and their pups were examined, it turned out that all of them had been sired by the one dominant male. The experiment was run another twenty-one times, with different rodent participants on each occasion. The final result was that the dominant rats managed to father a walloping 92 percent of the young.

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Where you end up in the pecking order can even change your physical makeup. A dominant male monkey has a higher sperm count, more visible testicles, and a far more regal posture. The monkeys who don’t make it to the top skulk around stoop shouldered and less sexually potent.

But if some meddling researcher kidnaps the ruling simian and leaves his lordly spot vacant, the round-shouldered subordinates will grab for the empty throne. The monkey who ends up on top will undergo a change. His testicles will drop, his sperm count will climb, and his hunched posture will melt away, replaced by an authoritative upright strut. The new king of the castle goes through a biological transformation simply because he’s moved up on the hierarchical ladder. For a monkey’s physiology, position in the pecking order is everything.

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Humans not only undergo the same changes when they’re under society’s heel, but their blood pressure goes up and stays there. The result is an increase in the odds of heart attack and stroke, and a loss of mental swiftness.

Blood and sperm are not the only bodily substances to shift their concentration in response to pecking order changes. In monkeys and humans, when groups fight, the winners snag a hormonal prize: their testosterone level rises. Testosterone—the male hormone—inspires confidence and aggression. A fresh jolt of it in the blood invigorates the victors. For the losers, it’s a different story: Testosterone level plummets. The body shifts into resignation. Low baboons on the totem pole carry additional consequences in their bloodstream. Their circulation is flooded with glucocorticoids—stress hormones that constitute a slow internal poison. The baboons on top do not suffer this chemical corrosion because their bloodstreams are relatively glucocorticoid-free. Once again, position in the pecking order reshapes physiology.

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The irony is that even the chickens on the bottom gain an advantage from the endogenous chemical brew that leaves them too lethargic to fight over their fate. If pecking order positions were up for constant grabs, each creature in the yard would have to spend her time in attacks and self-defense. The nonstop battle would waste every bird’s energy and time. Well-fed chickens would grow scrawny watching out for ambush instead of scratching in the dirt for food. And some would do worse than merely lose weight: they’d actually die from their wounds.

A long-term truce has its benefits, even if it leaves you under everybody’s heel. At least it lets you live your life in quiet, freeing up your time to poke around for grubs and worms. In the last analysis, the cocky aristocrats, the status-conscious crones in the middle, and even the picked-on runts have a solid reason to go with the status quo.

-- Howard Bloom, The Lucifer Principle: A Scientific Expedition into the Forces of History

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polyamorouspunk · 10 months ago

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Hey I’m here for sleepover Friday can i ask if its still a mood disorder if its hormonal and also can i enter your house to take a nap?

So mood disorders are a classification within the DSM-5 that include disorder categories like anxiety disorders and depressive disorders. (Note, BPD is not a mood disorder and is actually a personality disorder).

So if you fit a certain amount of criteria for a certain disorder under the mood disorder category, then in theory you have that disorder. A lot of the criteria is based on how much it affects your day-to-day life.

Medical professionals, for the most part, would prefer to give people an “official” diagnosis of these disorders, instead of having a patient look at the DSM-5 and decide whether or not a person fits a disorder. This has it’s flaws, including but not limited to biases like race, gender, sexuality, and culture; a patient not always disclosing all relevant information; medical professionals disagreeing on diagnosis’s; the monetary barrier to get official diagnosis’s and what that could mean if you DO get one.

There is a link to hormonal levels and disorders. That’s why SSRIs are a common prescription for people with anxiety disorders, depression disorders, and more.

When I was doing research into pedophilia, part of my research showed that there was a commonality in patient’s levels of testosterone (can’t remember if it was higher or lower).

There are mood disorders that specifically have to do with estrogen and progesterone levels after a woman gives birth (Postpartum Depression Disorder).

So yes, there is 100% a link between not only hormonal levels and mental illness, but many other physical symptoms and mental illness. Physical and mental health are intrinsically linked, which is why learning about the human body is important when dealing with mental health studies, and is why I’ve taken a number of anatomy, biology, and physiology courses my pursuit of my psychology degree.

Also yes, you are more than welcome to come and take a nap. My home is open to all well-meaning friends, and we have a guest room that’s full of plants right now during the winter, so it’s rather cheery. We have plenty of pets to keep you company and plenty of good food. There are fun activities abound.

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Benefits of Zinc for Men's Sexual Health

Zinc, a trace mineral essential for various bodily functions, plays a crucial role in maintaining optimal health. For men, zinc is particularly important for reproductive health and sexual function.

Adequate zinc intake is necessary for the production of testosterone, the primary male sex hormone, and for the development and maintenance of healthy sperm.

The Role of Zinc in Testosterone Production

Testosterone is essential for male sexual development, libido, and fertility. Zinc is involved in the synthesis of testosterone in the testes.

Studies have shown that men with low zinc levels may have lower testosterone levels and experience sexual dysfunction.

Zinc and Sperm Health

Zinc is also vital for the development and function of sperm. Adequate zinc intake is necessary for the production of healthy sperm, including normal sperm count, motility, and morphology.

Zinc deficiency has been associated with decreased sperm quality and fertility problems in men.

Benefits of Zinc for Male Sexual Health

Here are few benefits of zinc for men's sexual health

Improved Testosterone Levels: Adequate zinc intake can help maintain healthy testosterone levels, which is essential for male sexual function.

Enhanced Libido: Testosterone plays a significant role in libido or sex drive. By supporting testosterone production, zinc can help improve libido in men.

Increased Sperm Quality: Zinc is crucial for the development of healthy sperm. Adequate zinc intake can help improve sperm count, motility, and morphology.

Reduced Risk of Infertility: Zinc deficiency has been linked to infertility in men. By ensuring adequate zinc intake, men can reduce their risk of infertility.

Improved Erectile Function: While more research is needed, some studies suggest that zinc supplementation may help improve erectile function in men with erectile dysfunction.

Zinc-Rich Foods

To ensure adequate zinc intake, it's important to include zinc-rich foods in your diet. Some excellent sources of zinc include:

Oysters: Oysters are the richest dietary source of zinc.

Meat: Red meat, poultry, and seafood are good sources of zinc.

Legumes: Beans, lentils, and chickpeas are plant-based sources of zinc.

Nuts and Seeds: Pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and cashews are good sources of zinc.

Whole Grains: Whole grains, such as brown rice and quinoa, contain zinc.

Zinc Supplements

In addition to dietary sources, zinc supplements are available. However, it's important to consult with a healthcare professional before taking zinc supplements, as excessive zinc intake can be harmful.

Factors Affecting Zinc Absorption

Several factors can affect zinc absorption from food. These include:

Phytates: Phytates, found in grains and legumes, can reduce zinc absorption. Soaking grains and legumes before cooking can help reduce phytate content.

Other Minerals: Excessive intake of other minerals, such as iron and copper, can interfere with zinc absorption.

Age: Zinc absorption may decrease with age.

Final Thoughts

Zinc is a vital nutrient for male sexual health. Adequate zinc intake is essential for the production of testosterone, the development of healthy sperm, and overall reproductive function.

By incorporating zinc-rich foods into your diet and considering supplementation as needed, you can support your male sexual health and well-being.

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Boosting Testosterone: Natural Ways for Men

Testosterone plays a crucial role in men's health. It's responsible for muscle mass, bone density, body hair, and, most importantly, mood and overall well-being. As men age, testosterone levels naturally decline, which can lead to a range of issues, including decreased libido, reduced muscle mass, fatigue, and even depression. While many turn to hormone replacement therapies, there are natural ways to boost testosterone that are both effective and sustainable. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to naturally enhance your testosterone levels and improve your overall quality of life.

1. Exercise Regularly, Especially Strength Training

Exercise is one of the most effective ways to prevent many lifestyle-related diseases, and it can also boost testosterone levels. Strength training, in particular, has been shown to have a significant impact. Exercises like weightlifting and resistance training help increase testosterone by promoting muscle growth and fat loss. The more muscle mass you build, the more testosterone your body will produce. Compound movements such as squats, deadlifts, and bench presses are particularly effective because they engage multiple muscle groups and stimulate testosterone production.

However, it’s essential to balance strength training with other forms of exercise. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has also been proven to boost testosterone levels. HIIT involves short bursts of intense exercise followed by periods of rest or low-intensity activity. This type of workout not only improves cardiovascular health but also triggers a significant release of testosterone. On the other hand, avoid overtraining, as it can lead to increased levels of cortisol, a stress hormone that negatively impacts testosterone production.

2. Maintain a Balanced Diet Rich in Healthy Fats

Your diet plays a critical role in maintaining healthy testosterone levels. Consuming a balanced diet that includes a variety of nutrients is crucial. Focus on whole foods, lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables to provide the essential vitamins and minerals needed for hormone production. However, the type of fat you consume can significantly affect testosterone levels.

Healthy fats, such as those found in avocados, nuts, seeds, and olive oil, can help boost testosterone. Saturated fats and monounsaturated fats have been shown to support testosterone production, while diets low in these fats can lead to decreased levels. Conversely, avoid excessive intake of trans fats, often found in processed foods, as they can negatively impact testosterone and overall health.

3. Get Sufficient Sleep and Manage Stress

Sleep is vital for maintaining optimal testosterone levels. Most of the body’s testosterone is released during sleep, particularly during REM (rapid eye movement) stages. Chronic sleep deprivation can lead to a significant decrease in testosterone levels. Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night to ensure your body has adequate time to recover and produce the necessary hormones.

Stress management is equally important in maintaining testosterone levels. Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which can block the effects of testosterone. To manage stress effectively, consider incorporating mindfulness practices such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, or yoga into your daily routine. These activities not only help reduce stress but also improve overall mental health, which can positively influence hormone balance.

4. Maintain a Healthy Weight

Carrying excess body fat can negatively impact testosterone levels. Adipose tissue (body fat) contains an enzyme called aromatase, which converts testosterone into estrogen, a hormone more prevalent in women. This conversion can lead to lower testosterone levels and an increase in body fat, creating a vicious cycle. By maintaining a healthy weight through a balanced diet and regular exercise, you can help ensure your testosterone levels remain at an optimal level.

5. Optimize Your Vitamin D and Zinc Intake

Vitamins and minerals play a crucial role in testosterone production. Vitamin D, often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin," is particularly important. Vitamin D is not only essential for bone health but also acts as a natural testosterone booster. Spending time in the sun or taking a vitamin D supplement can help maintain optimal levels.

Zinc is another critical mineral that supports testosterone production. Foods rich in zinc, such as meat, shellfish, legumes, nuts, and seeds, should be a regular part of your diet. If you have a zinc deficiency, consider taking a supplement to boost your levels.

6. Limit Alcohol and Avoid Substance Abuse

Excessive alcohol consumption and substance abuse can have a detrimental impact on testosterone levels. Alcohol, particularly in large quantities, can disrupt the endocrine system, leading to reduced testosterone production. Additionally, substances such as opioids and anabolic steroids can suppress natural testosterone production, leading to long-term hormonal imbalances. Moderation is key—enjoy alcohol in moderation and avoid substances that could impair your hormonal health.

7. Consider Natural Supplements

Certain supplements have been shown to boost testosterone levels naturally. Herbal supplements like fenugreek, ashwagandha, and ginger have been studied for their potential testosterone-boosting effects. For instance, ashwagandha has been found to reduce cortisol levels and increase testosterone in stressed individuals. Ginger, a common kitchen spice, has been shown in some studies to enhance testosterone production and overall sexual function. However, it’s essential to consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement regimen to ensure it’s safe and effective for you.

8. Stay Hydrated and Limit Sugar Intake

Hydration plays an essential role in overall health, including hormone production. Dehydration can lead to increased cortisol levels, which may negatively affect testosterone. Ensure you drink enough water throughout the day to stay hydrated.

Additionally, limit your sugar intake. High levels of sugar can lead to insulin resistance, which is linked to lower testosterone levels. Reducing processed sugars and focusing on a diet rich in whole foods can help maintain stable insulin levels and support healthy testosterone production.

9. Have Regular Check-Ups

Regular medical check-ups are essential for monitoring your overall health and hormone levels. If you suspect you have low testosterone, a simple blood test can measure your levels. Regular screenings will help you track your health and make necessary adjustments to your lifestyle to maintain optimal testosterone levels.

Conclusion

Boosting testosterone naturally involves a holistic approach that includes exercise, diet, sleep, stress management, and lifestyle changes. By making conscious, health-focused decisions, you can maintain healthy testosterone levels and improve your overall quality of life. Remember that results may vary, and it's important to consult with a healthcare professional to tailor these strategies to your specific needs. Stay proactive about your health, and you’ll be well on your way to enhancing your testosterone levels naturally.

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oh so your levels are actually the same as mine, oh wow. i'm around 400 too. same levels, yet we have such different bodily experiences. that's so interesting.

maybe you have an excess of free testosterone or increased conversion of t into dihydrotestosterone? have you gotten those blood tests done? if you haven't, maybe you should.

also your levels fluctuate a lot. to go from 400 to 600 within the same week is kinda drastic. i've read that only small fluctuations are normal. my levels fluctuate within a much smaller interval (430-450), and i think it's like that for the majority of cis guys.

the reason i know my t levels is because i've been struggling with things like fatigue, joint pain, stiffness, dry skin, cold skin, dry eyes, brittle hair, sleepiness & autoimmune symptoms for a while now so i thought it might be due to low testosterone and went to get tested. but my levels are on the lower end of the normal range... so apparently not.

that's an interesting fact about t injections. you learn something new every day! that's gotta hurt though.

now that you mention it, there was one boy in my class who had bad body odor. but just one. and we only really felt it during gym class. he was very short like a kid and kinda chubby, but boy did he sweat a lot. he was also pretty poor and from a remote village so maybe that had something to do with it. whenever we were changing in the boys locker room for gym, it would smell pretty bad. the gym teacher was very mad at him for that and all the other boys would give him shit for it. fun fact: teenage boys can be very cruel to each other in male-only spaces. i stayed quiet, of course, because i was going through my own problems that i would rather not get into now. and one time we had to learn a traditional dance in pairs (there were more boys than girls so some boys had to be paired with boys) and when i was paired with him and had to touch his hands they were so sweaty and i was kinda grossed out ngl. maybe i should've been nicer to him tbh.

wow, i got off track there. you unlocked a hidden memory.

anyways, maybe you're right. but there's a fine line between treating these teenage boys humanely and actively encouraging lack of hygiene & laziness. teenage boys can be very immature and undisciplined and quite frankly, they don't need any more coddling and babying than they already receive. teenage boys and young men nowadays have a big problem with immaturity and not wanting/knowing how to grow up (i know from experience). they should be encouraged to display maturity for their own good. and knowing how to take care of yourself and practice proper hygiene is a part of maturity.

The amount changes as it’s absorbed, and it’s absorbed over the week, so large fluctuations aren’t unexpected, since I’m not making the excess myself. It just depends, and that’s just the range of results my tests every three months or so have turned out. Like I said, this is unsolicited medical advice and I don’t need it.

The injections don’t hurt any more than any other shot, they’re just done into any large muscle group. For me that’s my thigh.

Anyways.

That’s the thing, though. Maybe you received coddling, idk your life - but for the most part if you stray from the perfect normal you are extremely fucking bullied. The only thing my friends did was be unfortunately extra sweaty.

Boys being immature isn’t my responsibility - what is my responsibility is not bullying them for it? Like the problem you’re describing is A) kid doesn’t know how to control BO bc he wasn’t taught, B) kid’s parents never enforced/assisted with hygiene practices, or C) kid’s family doesn’t have the money to buy hygiene products, which is extremely common and hygiene products aren’t covered by things like food stamps or other welfare programs. None of which are my business as an adult and are things I will gladly completely ignore because that’s a child who doesn’t have complete control of that.

I assume most of the teen boys in my class didn’t want to stink just by the sheer amount of axe body spray that filled my highschool.

I’ve never really met anyone who wanted to stink. Just people who can’t afford, never learned, or were never taught.

Not to mention that, in general, kids learn from parents about the kind of shit they relentlessly bully each other about.

You aren’t wrong, hygiene is important to someone’s health. But the thing there is that making someone feel bad about being smelly doesn’t make them cleaner. It doesn’t give disabled folks or folks with mental health issues the ability to have good and consistent hygiene habits. Like, as someone who’s disabled… yea part of that is sometimes you do not have the ability to be clean. Or you’re at the mercy of someone else to be clean. Or you struggle with the process. There’s a million reasons and none of them deserve to be hassled over it.

Like what I’m saying here is other people’s hygiene habits aren’t your personal business besides idk, reminding someone to wash their hands if they forgot, I guess.

This conversation just comes back to idk how to explain to you that you should be nice to people. Sometimes people stink. Use your manners anyways.

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okay i lied i can’t shut up about Pavitr and Miles and Gwen bonding over trans experiences… like rn one that’s super prominent in my mind rn is them voice training together <3 and giving each other tips on foods that lower/raise estrogen and testosterone levels… augh just . even just using their pronouns when taking to other people i’m. (explodes into a smoke cloud but when it clears a slightly taller version of myself is standing in front of you)

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quiet-in-the-wild · 9 months ago

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Fuck I do not feel good. I let myself feel the dysphoria today. I know it’s important to feel things - but I usually keep that one like floating outside my body so it doesn’t hurt so bad.

And then at my doctors appointment to talk about starting T (which honestly I feel like I’ve had 3 of these appointments already) and I like my doctor btw- she & her staff misgendered me twice. And made a huge deal out of it both times. So I had to be like- oh don’t worry it’s ok. You’re fine.

(And then I was misgendered 3 times at a chipotle afterwards)

And then my doctor told me- well we’ll even see if you can start testosterone because your liver levels have been elevated. Like literally I know I’ve mentioned to her & several doctors that I’m worried about it- they offer no advice or treatment. And every time I get a blood test they just tell me oh it high- should I be worried- no you’re fine- can I do anything to lower it- no you’re young just don’t eat fried food (which I don’t anyway)

Anyway now I’m worried. I’m scared that I let myself feel how much it hurts and I’m not going to be allowed to start T & I just be stuck feeling all this pain while constantly getting misgendered

& they couldn’t draw my blood (to check my levels) so they stabbed me 5 times so my arms are all bruised so now I have to wait until the bruises go away to get it done at quest. & it took like 2 weeks for the bruises to go away last time.

I’m just feeling rough. & I don’t feel like crying or really feeling it completely- so it’s just lingering. And causing me more pain.

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Boost Your Testosterone Naturally with These Simple Tips

Introduction

Testosterone is a crucial hormone in the human body, playing a significant role in various aspects of health, including muscle growth, bone density, mood, and even libido. However, as we age, our testosterone levels tend to decrease, which can lead to a range of issues. The good news is that there are natural ways to boost your testosterone levels. In this article, we will explore some simple strategies to increase your testosterone levels, and we'll also introduce you to a product called Alpha Tonic that may aid in this process.

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Maintain a Healthy Diet

A balanced and nutritious diet is a fundamental factor in maintaining healthy testosterone levels. Include a variety of foods rich in essential nutrients like zinc, vitamin D, and healthy fats. Zinc, found in foods such as lean meats, nuts, and seeds, is essential for the production of testosterone. Vitamin D, obtained from sunlight and foods like fatty fish and fortified dairy products, is also crucial for healthy hormone levels. Make sure to consume enough healthy fats, such as those in avocados and olive oil, which support hormone production.

Exercise Regularly

Regular physical activity is another key to increasing testosterone levels. Engage in both resistance training and cardiovascular exercises. Lifting weights can stimulate the release of testosterone, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can also be beneficial. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise each week.

Get Adequate Sleep

Quality sleep is essential for overall health and maintaining healthy testosterone levels. Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night, as it helps your body repair and regenerate. Poor sleep can lead to hormonal imbalances and lower testosterone levels, so prioritize a good night's rest.

Manage Stress

Chronic stress can lead to elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which can suppress testosterone production. Practice stress-reduction techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, or yoga to keep cortisol in check and support healthy testosterone levels.

Maintain a Healthy Weight

Being overweight or obese can contribute to lower testosterone levels. Losing excess body fat through a combination of diet and exercise can help increase your testosterone production. It's important to focus on sustainable and gradual weight loss for the best results.

Stay Hydrated

Drinking enough water is crucial for overall health, and it can also help maintain healthy testosterone levels. Dehydration can lead to an increase in cortisol levels, which can negatively impact your hormones.

Limit Alcohol and Avoid Excessive Drinking

Excessive alcohol consumption can lower testosterone levels. If you choose to consume alcohol, do so in moderation to support healthy hormone balance.

Introducing Alpha Tonic

In addition to these lifestyle changes, there are natural supplements like Alpha Tonic that can aid in boosting testosterone levels. Alpha Tonic is a dietary supplement formulated with a combination of ingredients known for their testosterone-boosting properties. It includes ingredients like fenugreek, ashwagandha, and tribulus terrestris, which have been used for centuries in traditional medicine to support male health and hormonal balance.

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Fenugreek, for example, has been shown to increase testosterone levels while also supporting libido and muscle strength. Ashwagandha is known for its adaptogenic properties, which can help your body manage stress and reduce cortisol levels. Tribulus terrestris has long been used to enhance athletic performance and support male reproductive health.

Before incorporating any dietary supplement into your routine, it's important to consult with a healthcare professional to ensure it's safe and appropriate for your individual needs.

Conclusion

Maintaining healthy testosterone levels is essential for overall well-being and quality of life. By making simple lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, managing stress, and staying hydrated, you can naturally increase your testosterone production. Additionally, considering a natural supplement like Alpha Tonic may provide added support in your quest for hormonal balance. Remember that achieving and maintaining healthy testosterone levels is a journey, so be patient and persistent in your efforts to boost your testosterone naturally.

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Choosing Swift Systems Of Testosterone-boosting habits

Introduction

Testosterone is a vital hormonal agent that plays a significant role in men's overall health and wellness. It is accountable for various features in the body, consisting of muscular tissue growth, bone density, state of mind regulation, and sex-related feature. However, as males age, their testosterone degrees often tend to decline normally. This decline can lead to fatigue, lowered libido, and reduced muscular tissue mass.

While there are artificial choices available to boost testosterone levels, several individuals choose natural methods. In this post, we will certainly discover natural ways to boost testosterone levels, from dietary changes to work out regimens. By executing these techniques right into your way of life, you can maximize your hormonal balance and boost your testosterone levels.

Testogen: The Natural Testosterone Booster

Before diving right into particular approaches to raise testosterone naturally, it is essential to state Testogen. Testogen is a preferred all-natural testosterone booster that contains a powerful blend of active ingredients made to enhance testosterone production in the body.

Testogen uses a mix of organic essences, vitamins, and minerals recognized for their testosterone-boosting residential or commercial properties. Some key active ingredients in Testogen include D-Aspartic Acid, Zinc, Tribulus Terrestris, Fenugreek Extract, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin K1.

By including Testogen into your everyday routine along with other natural methods talked about in this article, you can optimize your efforts in raising testosterone degrees naturally.

Testogen for Muscular tissue Growth: An Effective Combination

One of the key reasons individuals seek methods to boost testosterone naturally is its effect on muscle mass growth. Higher testosterone levels can enhance protein synthesis and stimulate muscle mass tissue repair work and growth.

When integrated with regular toughness training workouts, Testogen can give an excellent structure for muscle mass growth. Its powerful formula enhances muscular tissue recovery and aids you accomplish far better results from your workouts.

Testogen Supplements: An Efficient Option

If you're seeking a hassle-free and effective means to increase testosterone levels, Testogen supplements are worth considering. These supplements have a focused dosage of the key components discovered in Testogen, making it less complicated to accomplish optimal hormone levels.

Testogen supplements can be taken daily as component of your routine, offering a consistent supply of testosterone-boosting nutrients. They are a hassle-free option for people who may fight with dietary modifications or favor an even more targeted approach.

Natural Testosterone Boosters like Testogen: A Holistic Approach

While Testogen is a superb all-natural testosterone booster, it is necessary to adopt a holistic technique to raise testosterone levels naturally. By including other all-natural testosterone boosters right into your lifestyle, you can improve the performance of Testogen and maximize your results.

Let's discover some extra ways to raise testosterone naturally:

1. Testosterone-Boosting Foods: Gas Your Hormones

Diet plays an important role in hormone production and law. By incorporating details foods into your meals, you can naturally enhance testosterone levels. Right here are some testosterone-boosting foods to think about:

Oysters: Oysters are abundant in zinc, which is important for testosterone production.

Eggs: Eggs are an exceptional source of Vitamin D, which is connected to higher testosterone levels.

Cruciferous Vegetables: Veggies like broccoli and cauliflower contain indole-3-carbinol, which aids control estrogen degrees and sustains healthy testosterone balance.

Lean Meats: Lean meats like poultry breast and turkey provide premium healthy protein needed for muscular tissue growth and testosterone production.

Nuts: Nuts such as almonds, walnuts, and Brazil nuts are packed with healthy and balanced fats and crucial micronutrients that support hormone production.

By integrating these foods right into your diet plan routinely, you can give your body with the nutrients it requires to create ideal levels of testosterone.

2. Lifestyle Changes for Higher Testosterone: Take Charge of Your Health

In addition to dietary changes, particular way of life alterations can boost testosterone levels normally. Think about carrying out the complying with routines into your routine:

Regular Exercise: Participating in routine exercise, particularly stamina training workouts, can boost testosterone levels.

Adequate Sleep: Lack of sleep can disrupt hormonal agent production and lead to lower testosterone degrees. Go for 7-9 hours of high quality rest per night.

Stress Management: High-stress levels can adversely influence hormone balance. Incorporate stress administration techniques such as reflection, deep breathing exercises, or leisure activities that advertise relaxation.

Maintain a Healthy Weight: Weight problems is associated with lower testosterone levels. Maintaining a healthy and balanced weight with a well balanced diet and regular workout can support optimum hormonal agent production.

Limit Alcohol Consumption: Extreme alcohol intake can hinder testosterone production. Moderation is crucial to maintaining hormone balance.

By making these way of life modifications, you can create a setting that advertises healthy and balanced testosterone levels and overall health.

3. Exercises to Increase Testosterone: Sweat it Out

Exercise is an effective tool in boosting testosterone normally. Include the list below sorts of exercises into your regular to maximize hormonal agent production:

Resistance Training: Taking part in resistance training exercises such as weightlifting or bodyweight exercises can boost testosterone production and advertise muscular tissue growth.

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) : HIIT exercises entail brief ruptureds of extreme activity followed by short rest periods. This sort of training has been shown to raise testosterone levels significantly.

Compound Movements: Exercises that involve several muscular tissue teams at the same time, such as squats, deadlifts, and bench presses, can have a positive effect on testosterone production.

Including these exercises in your health and fitness regimen can assist you accomplish greater testosterone degrees and enhance your overall physical performance.

4. Testosterone Improvement Tips: Fine-Tune Your Lifestyle

In addition to dietary adjustments and workout, consider incorporating the adhering to testosterone improvement ideas right into your way of life:

Sun Exposure: Hang around outdoors and subject your skin to sunshine. Sunshine helps your body produce Vitamin D, which is linked to boosted testosterone levels.

Reduce Sugar Intake: High sugar consumption can result in insulin resistance, which negatively impacts testosterone production. Lessen your intake of sweet foods and beverages.

Stay Hydrated: Dehydration can affect hormonal agent balance. Make certain to consume alcohol adequate water throughout the day to support optimal bodily functions.

Avoid Extreme Endurance Training: While cardio exercise is important for overall wellness, too much endurance training can decrease testosterone levels. Balance your workouts with stamina training and healing periods.

By integrating these ideas right into your daily regimen, you can better maximize your hormonal balance and boost testosterone degrees naturally.

5. Testosterone-Boosting Supplements: A Natural Boost

In enhancement to Testogen supplements, several other all-natural supplements can support healthy testosterone degrees. Think about incorporating the complying with supplements right into your regimen:

D-Aspartic Acid: D-Aspartic Acid has been shown to boost testosterone degrees in men.

Tribulus Terrestris: Tribulus Terrestris is an herb that might boost testosterone production and boost sexual function.

Fenugreek Extract: Fenugreek remove has been related to boosted testosterone degrees and improved sports performance.

Ginger Extract: Ginger remove may raise testosterone degrees and enhance sperm quality.

When choosing supplements, it's important to talk to a healthcare professional to ensure they appropriate for you and won't hinder any existing clinical problems or medications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I enhance my testosterone degrees without making use of artificial options? Yes, there are numerous natural techniques readily available to enhance testosterone degrees without relying upon synthetic choices. By making nutritional adjustments, taking on healthier way of living routines, and integrating specific exercises, you can optimize your hormonal balance naturally.

Are there any kind of negative effects of making use of Testogen? Testogen is made from natural active ingredients and is typically well-tolerated. However, it's important to comply with the advised dose and seek advice from a medical care specialist if you have any type of underlying clinical conditions or are taking medications.

How long does it require to see results from all-natural testosterone-boosting methods? Results can differ depending on specific variables such as age, total health, and adherence to the suggested methods. It's important to be individual and regular with your efforts. Usually, obvious renovations can be seen within a few weeks to a number of months.

Can ladies gain from raising testosterone levels naturally? While testosterone is largely connected with male physiology, females likewise have percentages of testosterone in their bodies. Increasing testosterone levels normally can benefit women by sustaining muscular tissue development, boosting sex drive, and improving total vitality.

Are there any type of risks related to natural testosterone-boosting methods? When done appropriately and under the advice of a healthcare expert, natural testosterone-boosting approaches are typically risk-free. Nevertheless, it is essential to prevent too much measures or supplements without proper supervision.

Can all-natural approaches assist people with detected low testosterone levels? All-natural methods can definitely aid individuals with identified reduced testosterone levels. Nevertheless, it's vital to work carefully with a medical care professional who can check your progression and give ideal guidance based on your specific needs.

Conclusion

Increasing testosterone degrees normally is possible through various techniques that concentrate on nutritional modifications, way of life modifications, workout regimens, and targeted supplements. By embracing these natural methods right into your daily routine, you can maximize your hormone balance and boost total well-being.

Remember that uniformity is essential when implementing these techniques. Patience and willpower will certainly produce the very best lead to your journey towards increased testosterone levels naturally. Seek advice from a healthcare specialist to tailor these methods to your particular requirements and monitor your progress along the way.

From the kitchen area to the fitness center, all-natural methods to enhance testosterone give an all natural method to hormonal balance and vigor. Include these techniques right into your way of life, and experience the benefits of maximized testosterone levels.

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