#prevention

[liberalsarecool]

Investing in our children to succeed. #VoteBlue

Both parties are not the same.

[pop-art-sixties-seventies]

Breathe in Love - Don't Smoke Cigarettes by Peter Max, 1970s.

American cancer society

[pastel-charm-14]

hygiene tips for the girlies

-silk pillow cases have so many benefits for your skin and hair

-always moisturize after baths/showers

-rubbing ice on your face or using a cold jade roller can reduce face puffiness in the mornings

-bad breath? use a tongue scraper

-ALWAYS take ur makeup off before bed! trust you'll regret it if you don't

-cut ur nails often, to keep them healthy!

-wash your clothes before you wear them again, especially if they smell!

-don't wear pads/panty liners every day unless ur on ur period

-use a non scented soap down there, it prevents infections, it's also a self cleaning organ so you don't need body washes to make it smell nicer

-remember to clean behind your ears after u wash your hair. soap can build up there!

-roll on deodorant stays on longer and are the most effective

-drink more water than usual whilst on ur period!

-don't wear a sweaty bra the next day, wash it!

-NEVER dry shave!

-never wear bras to bed! it can cause damage to the breast tissue! if u want support wear a wireless bralette

-don't EVER sleep with tampons in, it's really dangerous

-wear 100% cotton underwear so the air can circulate down there

-for rapid hair growth, wash with rice water!

-invest in a body brush! it gets all ur dead skin off before showers

[joy-haver]

Thinking a lot about the neil gaimen stuff, and the through lines of it.

Idk. When I see that someone did something fucked up, I genuinely don’t get mad at them. I think I’m just kinda past that. I tried it and nothing happened and now I just kinda want to sit and think and do something different.

Every time I end up in my head with the same conversation.

“damn, it’s fucked that we built a world that let this happen. Like, no one sat that person down and talked with them. No one could because of the dynamics at play. The structures we built failed to make these people have better lives and make better decisions, and that sucks for everyone involved. And I’m sure that some of the folk hurt by this will be so traumatized that they will fneed a lot of care and help and they might also hurt some folk along the way to recovering from it. Damn. We really should make a better society, a better world to live in. Let’s have compassion for everyone in this situation, try to lessen the harms that come from it, and work to build a world where they are less likely. And idk, maybe I should reflect on some of my own feelings and actions while we are at it. That’s a good idea. Maybe think of how I’d talk to my buddy if they were going down a path like that, what I’d do to stop it”.

Cause I really think we gotta stop seeing this shit as just like, signs of monsters, personal evil, and who to avoid. It’s a lot more systemic than that. We gotta start working to prevent this shit, manage it, recover from it. We can’t just keep being shocked and angry and shutting it out from our ideas and lives and actions.

[pratchettquotes]

People expected all kinds of things from coppers, but there was one thing that sooner or later they all wanted: make this not be happening.

Terry Pratchett, Night Watch

[bloodrime]

TF2 DEFENSE CLASS AS ALBUM COVERS

Demo: Minor Threat by Minor Threat (Genre: hardcore punk + straight edge)

Heavy: The Search by Prevention (Genre: hardcore)

Engineer: Pony by Orville Peck (Genre: queer county)

Again!! please listen to these albums!!!! Engie would LOVE Orville, and demo being straight edge is so fucking funny.

Offense | Defense | Support

[nenelonomh]

skincare practices

skincare refers to the practice of maintaining and improving the health and appearance of your skin. this post is a guide on where to start!

having a routine (starting with simple practices)

cleanser: begin and end your day by washing your face with a gentle, sulphate-free cleanser. even if your skin feels clean, this step removes any impurities.

moisturizer: apply a fragrance-free moisturizer twice a day. hydration is crucial for maintaining a healthy skin barrier.

sunscreen: protect your skin from uv damage by using a mineral- or chemical-based sunscreen with at least spf 30. apply it in the morning.

skin types

there are 5 primary skin types, each with unique characteristics and needs.

normal skin is balanced and not too oily or dry. it's like the goldilocks of skin types! maintain it with a gentle routine. if your skin is generally normal, opt for a lotion. as you age, consider switching to a cream-based moisturizer for added hydration.

dry skin lacks hydration, feels tight, and may have flakiness. opt for richer moisturizers with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides. for dry skin, skip lotions and go for creams or ointments. these provide more moisture and help preserve water in the skin.

oily skin produces excess oil, especially in the t-zone (forehead, nose, and chin). use lightweight, oil-free products and consider salicylic acid for acne-prone areas. if you’re prone to oiliness, choose a light gel-based moisturizer to avoid clogging pores.

combination skin is a mix of oily and dry areas. focus on balancing - light moisturizers for oily zones and richer ones for dry areas. treat your face as two zones. moisturize the dry areas and skip the oily ones. remember to look for spf 30 or higher for sun protection!

sensitive skin is prone to redness, irritation, and reaction. choose fragrance-free, hypoallergenic products and patch-test any new products.

common skincare mistakes

skipping sunscreen. sunscreen is non-negotiable! protect your skin from uv damage by using spf 30 or higher daily. if you live in a sunny environment, make sure to reapply before you go outside!

not cleansing before bed: properly cleanse your face before sleeping. it removes dirt, makeup, excess oil, and pollution remnants, preventing breakouts and maintaining healthy skin.

sleeping with makeup on. gross! no! remove your makeup before you go to bed to prevent clogged pores and skin irritation.

using too many products. overloading with products can overwhelm your skin, so learn how to simplify your routine. additionally, using products that are not right for your skin may have negative effects - creating more issues instead of solving them.

overusing acne products. be gentle with acne treatments. overuse can lead to dryness and irritation.

using harsh products. avoid aggressive ingredients that strip your skin. opt for gentle formulations.

remember - healthy skin starts with mindful habits.

further reading

understanding skin - skin types and conditions | eucerin

what are skin types? | verywellhealth ↑ this link has a 'determining your skin type' section

how to pick the right moisturizer for your skin | american academy of dermatology association

combination skin care (youtube video) | dr. aanchal md

how to build a skincare routine for beginners | arizona dermatology

skin care: 5 tups for healthy skin | mayo clinic

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thank you for reading! i get a lot of skincare practice asks, so i figured it was about time i had a good response.

as always - if you're troubled by your skin take yourself to see a professional. they are specially trained to help you with your problems. this post will only be able to share with you what i have researched. definitely have a look into some of the 'further reading' links - it's so important to learn about (and determine your skin type).

if you'd like to have a look at more of my skincare posts, check out 'how to reduce acne - and what is acne?' and 'how to properly wash your face'. feel free to send any questions to my ask box!

❤️nene

[quinnysnursery]

in honor of DV awareness month,

here's a post to all the littles/caregivers that...

🌂 experienced dv by a caregiver or a little

🫖 regress due to trauma caused by dv

🪻 struggle to caregiver/regress some days due to trauma surrounding dv

🤍 are currently experiencing dv (i promise there's a way out)

🌂 are currently in a home where dv is present

🫖 struggle to trust caregivers/littles due to previous dv

🪻 never got justice

🤍 survived.

i want each and every one of you to know that you are all worthy of love that does not come at the cost of yelling, wall punching, etc. each and every one of you deserve love that is safe.

if you are in need of help please please please call, the national domestic violence hotline or 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).

there is a way out.

[zxloftt]

Tried to hang myself last night and it untied from the top of the rope so I fell with the rope still around my neck 👍

[kittenquasar]

Why do people look at me more when I wear a mask? It's like they see this gender ambiguous body and assume the "worst" is under the mask and treat me weird. Like girl I'm pretty and you are out of pocket for treating me bad because i don't want to bring covid home (or because I have stubble heh). I've gotten more colds/flus in the past two years than I got in the preceeding like 8! People are gross and covid is airborne now! Wear a mask when it's busy! It isn't hard I just wish people didn't treat me worse for wearing one :(

[ritmos-eternos]

Hoy hace 11 años es el recuerdo de que si se puede sanar, ¡gracias por lo que se quedaron! Luchemos por una vida que no pedimos, pero si vivimos a nuestro modo!

El arte de ser uno mismo...

- chica invisible

[amatsuchan-eiliniel]

Please if you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, or if you care about your LGBTQ+ moots or anything, be aware of the TWST Artist Midnightmah07...A few months ago she reposted posts about transphobia and LGBTphobia (screen under the line).

I don't know if she changed her mind since then, I don't want to spread hate, I just want to aware the LGBTQ+ TWST community :(

REMINDER THIS isn't about Christianity! I'm a believer myself, I'm not judging the whole Christian thingy, just the fact that she's homophobic (?) and don't even question it:( I want to protect you all!

According to moots, she liked other posts from this blog, and this isn't the first time she did that about the whole transphobia/LGBTphobia thing :(

[tavania777]

Septembre is suicide prevention month so instead of thinking of reasons to kill yourself try to think of reasons to stay.

Come talk to me if you need help

[ernestoednrec]

Hoy es el día para prevenir el suicido, no es hay nada que celebrar, para los que padecemos trastorno mental de depresión crónica como en mi caso y que eh intentado varias veces este acto suicida, no me es grato decirlo, pero es una realidad, como sociedad se debe ampliar la información y erradicar la estigmatización en cuanto este importante tema de salud mental 🎗️

Así que por favor, en lugar de juzgar a alguien con depresión por pensar o que te haya hablado sobre planes suicidas, extiéndele la mano o llama a la línea de vida de tu país para que sea atendido 🙌🏻

[putridement]

september is suicide prevention month,

to whoever reads this;

despite the pain, the loneliness and hatred, you’re still here. thank you for being you. you’re loved because i do.