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What do you swear by? (lemmy.world)

submitted 11 months ago by BromSwolligans@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Brand, thing, behavior, method, advice, mantra, etc.

I swear by Blackwing pencils.

Also, the 'two minute rule', which has really improved my life: "if it takes two minutes or less to do, just do it now; if it takes longer, schedule it." I've got untreated attention issues and it's very easy for me to notice something needing done, and overlook or procrastinate it because it seems inconvenient in the moment. Having a totally painless rule that forces me to acknowledge that thing I should pick up, that trash bag I should change, etc, or, to at least put on my calendar anything I mustn't forget in the long run has been great for me.

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[–] OceanSoap@lemmy.ml 31 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Sugaring.

I'll never understand why people continue to wax when sugar is an option. Wax is heated up to an extreme degree, which is why people can get burned. It sticks to your skin and rips off the top layer, which is why infections are common amd why its so goddamn painful. Wax requires multiple single-use paper strips, which is waistful.

Sugar never gets that hot so you'll never get burned. It only sticks to your hair, not your skin, so infection risk is much lower and it's not nearly as painful. No paper strips required, and only one glob of sugar is used.

Overall, all around, sugaring is far superior to waxing.

[–] spacedancer@lemmy.world 11 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Is sugaring ok/safe down there?

[–] OceanSoap@lemmy.ml 7 points 11 months ago

Heck yeah, I get it done every 5 weeks down there.

[–] amrawr@lemm.ee 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Yes, I get it done regularly

[–] Mr_Blott@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago

Sweet

[–] IdleSheep@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

I just learned about this. Does this work well for men? The material I see online is all focused on women.

I struggle a lot with body hair and mostly rely on hair removal creams because everything else has too many annoying drawbacks. Would he nice to have a more long-lasting option that doesn't hurt my skin (and until I save enough to get laser removal)

[–] OceanSoap@lemmy.ml 1 points 11 months ago

Yes! If there's an option to do so in your area, definitely give it a try! I don't think you'll ever go back to using those creams.