RaspberryRobot

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[–] RaspberryRobot 2 points 11 months ago

If you're feeling fancy then saffron is a good one. Tumeric and cumin are more common, as well as harissa. Sometimes aniseed, cinnamon, nutmeg or mace for something sweeter/peppery, though I personally don't like those as much.

[–] RaspberryRobot 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Oh man I actually love the raw olive oil, especially on msemmen (I'm half moroccan)

[–] RaspberryRobot 2 points 11 months ago

I had that personality before weed and ssris, I still do though

[–] RaspberryRobot 9 points 1 year ago

Trans man, I would say I vocalize more now that I'm T but that might just have to do with my life circumstances significantly improving at the same time, so I tend use my voice more often in general.

[–] RaspberryRobot 6 points 1 year ago

Binding of Isaac, I couldn't handle all the poop and mild horror, but eventually something clicked and now I have 1500 hours combined in both games.

[–] RaspberryRobot 1 points 1 year ago

I also (very likely) have ADHD and used to do this when doing homework for school. I think it has something to do with keeping dopamine levels up to a neurotypical level, in order to be able to focus.

[–] RaspberryRobot 2 points 1 year ago

I have a bit of of a different experience in regards to this because I'm a neurodivergent and queer trans man. So I've had to spend a lot of time untangling my thoughts on masculinity. Personally, one of the main observations I've made is how emotionally constipated the men around me are. Usually something to the effect of "I can't be mistaken as gay becuase it might result in social or physical harm coming to me" So I suppose my advice would be to work on allowing yourself to feel things without judgement (which is a lot easier said than done, of course). A good starting point would be to either talk with a therapist/support group, or if that option is not available, then independently reviewing/working through psychiatry material yourself. I would start with the book "The Body Keeps the Score" because in my experience, most people experience trauma at some point or another in their lives, including men. That can help you build a more stable mental framework for working through your own experiences of being emotionally stifled.

As far as general advice, I would look to other queer men/masc for opinions as well, cuz a lot of us have internal and external experiences with working through emotional suppression. Usually because as a cohort, we don't tend to feel as beholden to the social "ideal" of masculine.

Back when I was on reddit I also found that r/menslib was a welcoming space for men and masc folks to discuss men's issues (such as the lack of emotional intimacy) without devolving into an incel/misogyny forum.

::: spoiler I don't think there's anything wrong with porn conceptually, but the industry is full of exploitation due to an intersection of capitalist exploitation, patriarchal exploitation, and the fact that sex work is often criminalized. So seeking out more ethically produced porn would be a way to minimize the more unsavory aspects. You could also consider the merits of indulging in literary erotica or pornographic art instead, as these options often focus more on emotional intimacy or fetishes, and are on average less exploitative. :::

I'm just one dude on the internet though, and it's good that you're looking for a variety of inputs on this, we could use more emotionally healthy men in the world.

[–] RaspberryRobot 7 points 1 year ago

Personally, I was raised muslim, but now I don't eat pork (or meat in general) for ethical/environmental reasons rather than religious.

[–] RaspberryRobot 7 points 1 year ago

Yeah I have the WH-1000XM3s and the noise cancelling made a substantial difference to my listening volume (like 30-40% quieter on average).

[–] RaspberryRobot 6 points 1 year ago
[–] RaspberryRobot 9 points 1 year ago

She also voted against student loan debt relief multiple times, unsurprisingly.

[–] RaspberryRobot 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'd say the main other thing I've noticed would be angular, (like a sharper rectangle) smaller glasses, since they sit in front of your browline and (I think) make it more pronounced, at least at a glance.

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