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I had my baby at 6:08 a.m., and my parents and MIL were at the hospital by 9 a.m. and wanting to see the baby. I was cool with that, but then they kinda hung around in shifts until I left the hospital 2 days later! I had other aunts and my brother and sis-in-law and 4yo niece come up, too, and it was all just so overwhelming. I didn't feel comfortable BFing in front of anyone but my mom, and couldn't do proper skin to skin in front of anyone, really, so if I had to do it again, I'd prob say "visitors only from 2-5pm, and please text first to be sure I'm up for a visit." So, putting a limit on the timeframe. And I did end up telling about 5 different sets of family members that I wasnt ready for a visit once I got home, and I'm so glad I finally spoke up then.

Please don't be anxious about being a good mom- you'll meet your little one and all these feelings of wanting to just protect and love him/her will kick in. I honestly don't like kids all that much, but I feel like I'm already doing a pretty kick-ass job as a mom and love my daughter with all my heart. Things that seem hard or totally foreign to you now (like maybe diaper changes, sleep schedule, reading your baby's cries) will come to you, and things will start to click and you'll gain confidence as a mother. And it'll take time because you AND baby are both new to this! But trust me, you'll be an awesome mom and the best mom to your child. :)

And the (litterbox) sitz bath is a little awkward to sit in, I know they make things that fit in your toilet seat for this purpose:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000533E1/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_s_it?qid=1464657081&sr=1-3&pi=SX200_QL40

Best of luck to ya, you're going to do great with your husband!

I agree with some of the other people that an 'experience' gift would be cool, a concert or spa day, but those aren't always feasible so I'll give you some gift gifts that have worked great for my mom.

Handmade soap! I was gifted some from here a while ago and it is amazing.

Some necklaces here and here off of etsy. I'm getting the gold one for my mom, I love the other one too.

I just discovered this expansion pack for Cards Against Humanity called Crabs Adjust Humidity and it looks AMAAAZING. Getting that for the family for Christmas. While getting the link I just noticed there are a few volumes too. Basically from the preview they look 10x as outrageous as regular CAH.

Have you heard of Humans of New York? He put out two books, one of them is 'Little Humans' that focuses on the kids he's taken pics of. My mom used to be a kindergarten teacher so I think it'll be great for her, kinda depends more on what your mom is like or if she'd be into that sort of thing. The other book would be more 'universally liked' but this one just came out this year.

Your mom sounds kinda zany so she might like this book too. I've given his books for several gifts to various people. They're just super chill and a lot of the pics have a neat message. I tore out several pages and have them framed around my house so maybe even buying the book for yourself and framing a page could be cool.

I got my mom a Sephora perfume sampler thing for Mother's day. One of those that comes with like 10 mini vials and then with a coupon for a free full size bottle of whichever she liked best.

Is she into makeup stuff? A birchbox subscription could be cool. I used to have one, they send you samples and sometimes full sized items once per month. There are a number of companies that do that too so you could shop around.

This is....kind of weird... but seriously the reviews are amazing. And it actually is like the most healthy way to do it. I'm getting one for me and my parents for xmas. They have a two pack for cheaper. It's kind of awkward but if your family is like that (mine are a bunch of jokesters) then it might be fine!

Wellll that's about all I can think of right now, hopefully something helped!!

Gosh, I'm so sorry. If it really is a pilonidal cyst, you need to have the whole area removed. They should have taken the whole thing out the first time. If it is a PC, the recovery may be uncomfortable for a few months, but if you don't take care of it now it will get more painful, and can become infected causing more painful and expensive surgeries.

Here's my free advice (lengthy but worth every penny lol)

-Make sure your surgeon understands what they are talking about, and are current with what these cysts are and treatment. Don't be afraid to get a second opinion. Ask about the length of hospital stay and post op wound care. If they want to suture it closed, get out of there. That's a good way to have a reoccurrence and infection. Which I'm guessing you don't want.

-The wound is basically like taking an ice cream scoop out of your back. It may go to the bone. It will need to be left open and will heal from the inside out. Your body will create 'granular tissue' that fills it in. In a couple of months, skin will grow to cover it. You will NOT have a lasting scar at all!

-They may offer you either 'packing' or a wound Vac. Go for the Wound Vac. It gently pulls your tissue up, and in recent studies it's been shown that the wound will heal the granular tissue faster and with less pain and trauma to that area. They will have them at the hospital, and will give you a portable one for at home. My daughter carried it in a backpack so it wasn't really noticeable. But it does make a farting sound every so often. Not awesome for a 14 y/o shy freshman :/ )

-My husband had his wound packed with gauze (back in 1983). He had to have his mom change it twice a day for 6 weeks. If this is your only option make sure you get strong pain meds. I suggest for the first month or two go to the wound care clinic and have them do it.

While at the hospital:

-Get as much information as you can. Bring someone who can be your advocate. Obviously, in our case, as her mom that was me. It has to be someone who has a cool head and can listen to the care team to process what they are saying to help you. If you don't have a person to help, keep some note cards or a journal next to you and write down all of your questions as they come to you. Make sure they are answered in a way you understand. Don't be afraid to ask more than once or twice. My thoughts on hospital staff- If you're nice, ask the nurses about their families and don't yell at them you'll get much better care. Be assertive but not aggressive.

-Take any and all pain meds you need. It might start with (most likely) morphine, but they have everything available. Don't be afraid to ask. If you have a history of abuse, they can help monitor so you don't get on fragile ground. They gave my daughter an rx for morphine patches, Vicodin and Xanax for wound changes. Because they caused her severe pain but also anxiety. She never needed the patches and she stopped needing the others after two months. She takes a Tylenol or Motrin every few weeks now. Her granular tissue is healed, her skin is getting thicker, but it's still a bit tender.

Post surgery:
You won't be able to sit on your bottom or lie on your back for a few weeks. Get this body pillow - called the Snoogle was recommended by her Physical Therapist while in the hospital. You could get one now, it might help release the pain in your lower back before surgery. It was VERY helpful and worth the trip to the baby store on the way home. These inflatable waffle pads are also great for when you can lay on your back without putting pressure on the coccyx -- and far better than the inflatable doughnuts they give to some people.

You won't be able to get it wet, so get some dry spray shampoo, and you can use these disposable wash cloths to bathe yourself as needed. Showering wasn't too hard, the wound Vac is sealed and I just set it outside the shower while she was in it. Once she was done with the wound Vac and able to shower again the wound care team recommended this tea tree body wash from Trader Joe's .

I have a list of post op necessities, I can post if want (even more) information lol. I figure knowledge is power, so if you go in knowing what you want, what to ask about, and knowing what's coming up, you'll feel more in charge and have control/agency over your own care.

Best of luck, let me know how it goes! Maybe it's not this at all :) 🤞

Do you bite your nails? I ask because I used to bite mine really badly until about four years ago when I was finally able to quit for good and mine looked a lot like yours do now.

So the good news is that there are a few things that you can do to make them look better but the bad news is that it takes a really long time and you probably won't see much difference by the time you go to the wedding. For the short term, maybe consider press-ons? They've come a very long way since we were little and there are many out there that at first glance, look completely natural, even on less than perfect nails. Look for the ImPress brand (usually like $7-8 or so) and get ones that look pretty simple and natural like a french tip and unless someone is really staring at your fingers, I doubt they will notice!

For the long term, what I've done that's helped is to get into a nail care routine. Cuticle oil, nail file, orange sticks, and a cuticle trimmer or liquid remover are the tools you'll want. Two to three times a week (at least in the beginning, you can do it less frequently once they start to look like you want them to) take an orange stick and use the flat side to gently push back the skin around your nail. Some people oil them first to help soften them, I just usually do it after a shower while they're softer anyway. Then use the trimmer or liquid remover to get rid of the dead skin that's pushed back. I personally like this kind of trimmer but you have to be really careful that you don't accidentally cut the live skin. You're really just shaving away the dead skin with it. There's also this kind of nipper some people prefer and then there's the liquid stuff like this that dissolves the dead skin with no trimming required at all. It's all really just what you're comfortable with. Then oil them up when you're done, and if possible, oil them as many times a day as you can remember to. I try to do it at least once in the morning and once before I go to bed.

Then with regard to filing, let them grow out a bit more and like someone else suggested, file the sides down where they flare out, but only at the free edges. You should try to avoid cutting altogether. For rounder nail beds, a round shape tends to look better IMO.

So, forgive my awful MS paint skills but I drew on your pic a bit to help illustrate what I'm talking about. On your pointer finger, the spot that I circled is the area you're wanting to try to grow out and reattach to the nail bed. On the middle finger, I tried (I know, terribly lol) to illustrate how it would look after your cuticle line is pushed back over time and the nail bed reattaches along the sidewalls and then of course the white part is grown out and filed in a round shape. It all comes down to permanently pushing your cuticles back to expose more of the nail bed and allowing the sidewalls to reattach at the tips. Also, when you clean under your nails, be super gentle and don't push back the skin underneath - you want that to reattach to give you longer nail beds.

A lot of it just genetics and mine still don't look like nail blogger nails, but doing this has made a huge difference. I started really noticing results in about six months and now, you'd never know that they used to be super short. I still have some flaring on the sides, but I just file it away. I know this is like novel length, but mine used to look almost exactly like yours (except I had no white edge because I bit it all off lol) so I can totally relate to how you feel! I'd quit biting for a couple of months and then get so discouraged when they didn't look any better and just give up and bite again and it wasn't until I started really putting in the routine and effort that I was able to make it look better. I hope this helps! :)

Hello lovely! You seem to be doing awesome! I mean, they're already pink, you totally know what you're doing. ;)

Okay, so for the chipping so quickly, check out this super crappy video!. I never could find a close up of exactly how to do it on Youtube, so yeah. There's my face. This will help to extend the life of the top coat and thus mani! If it gets on your fingers, no biggie. It comes off in the shower or with acetone. :)

Here's what I use for a base coat, and generally for making my nails long and strong. Bats suggestion is another super common one! This one just happened to work well for me to help with chipping, so I figured kill two birds with one stone. I pair this with (I go through rotations and use what fits my needs...) either seche or this quick dry topper Poshe. Both seem to be nice, but I have noticed Poshe can be easier on the cuticle edges when it dries... Less pull of the coloring perhaps?

This is the set I use for clean up around the cuticle edges right now. The "ideal" is to paint a centimeter or something AWAY from the cuticle, then use the brushes (I dip in pure acetone) to perfectly clean up the line or round it out! The top coat generally should land/start in that blank space, so it's double effective to paint away from the edge initially. :D

Also, it will make a huge difference if you start pushing your cuticles back! I use this metal set because I'm irrationally terrified of getting splinters from the wooden ones. I use a cheap walmart cuticle softner before pushing back, but this is my dream formula since it's so highly recommended. BY pushing them back when you start to see them, it helps clear the nail and thus have less to let the polish stick to! Hurray! You're not supposed to use the scary looking scissor thingies too often, but I do use it on one very specific corner on my left thumb. I have one stupid stubborn cuticle skin flap that refuses to go away without being gently tweezed/cut off. I always make sure to wash with an anti bacterial soap immediately after and like to slather on some delicious cuticle oil LIKE PUMPKIN BANANA BREAD after to give them some softness again!


If you've got any more questions, I WOULD LOVE TO HELP YOUUUUU. <333

Yes! This was something I put a lot of thought into when I was really sick.

• /u/mnicoleb1773 already mentioned body wipes, which is an essential for the spoonie life. We're living in the golden age of body wipes and I love it. There are the medical grade ones (like these) and the fancier ones they sell in stores now for, like, "active people on the go", and the deodorant ones just for underarms, or whatever. For vulva-owners, I definitely recommend a wipe designed for that area.
  
  
• After the wipes, a good body powder is sometimes helpful (I love Lush's "silky underwear" to use under arms and the underboob area).
  
  
• For hair, if yours is short enough you can use rinse-free shampoo (some even come in a shower cap form where you just put it on and smoosh it around and throw it out). I usually fared better with dry shampoo and a re-hydrating spray for curly/wavy hair since my ends tend to dry out.
  
  
• And then there's shaving. Get an electric shaver that works dry. I got this basic one for $18, and it's absolutely good enough. I even use it on underarms after getting the area clean and thoroughly dry (a tiny bit of powder rubbed in before is helpful to reduce friction).
  
  
• Another option for shaving is the shave cream by EOS. It can be used dry! And it works as long as your razor is good and sharp and you go a tiny bit slower. (I wiped a damp washcloth on my legs first and that seemed to help) And then follow it with a damp cloth to get the residue. And you can just be sitting on the floor to do this anywhere.
  
  
• When I was feeling ambitious enough to shower, a stool was essential. My shower is tiny, and this one still fit. If you've got a bigger shower stall (or even a tub!) you can find some cuter shower chairs, even.
  
  
• And I would sit to floss. And really just, any time that it was logistically possible.

For your first time I would recommend trying GA at least once. There's a whole different vibe there and there's a sense of community that's pretty fun. The walk to the venue can be long if you're camped far out, but if you plan to just stay in the venue for most of your time aside from sleeping and getting ready for the day then it's not really a big deal. I always rent a locker ($50 for the whole weekend) and keep a hoodie/blanket/hammock/etc in there so I don't have to carry a bunch of stuff around. You can also charge your phone at the locker stations so that's nice. It's definitely worth the money.
There's also a water park where you can shower (and play in the water and eat 🙂) if you decide to go the GA route and don't want to deal with the gross (and apparently cold) GA showers. $20 for a day pass and there's a shuttle that takes you to and from the campgrounds.
Baby wipes are a must. Bring more than you think you'll need - this year when it rained they were a life saver to use before bed to clean our feet and legs off. You can also get body wipes (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G7Z0RO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 these worked well) and use them at the end of the night if you need to feel clean before going to bed.
If you use Facebook just like Electric Forest and you'll be able to see when wristbands go on sale and when they announce the lineups. The EF website has a lot of helpful information too so just peruse around there. There's even a FAQ section.
I hope this is helpful. Welcome to the fam 🙃

Some camping supplies that I found to be HIGHLY valuable.


These things are not cheap but made everything way easier and you’ll have both hands free:

Black Diamond Spot Headlamp, Octane, One Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06W9HPY25/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_S7C3Cb7FKT5K6



These were one of my “bring things to give out” items ... super cheap lifesavers that can tend to make people call you a “hero”.

Primacare HB-10 Emergency Foil Mylar Thermal Blanket (Pack of 10), 52" Length x 84" Width https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DZ1NFSK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_b.C3CbABFC3Q8


Another “bring things to give out” things ... you wont believe it but you will NOT NEED TO SHOWER ALL WEEKEND. These rock.

No Rinse Bathing Wipes, Microwaveable Hypoallergenic and Latex-Free (5 pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CBKLSF8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_HeD3Cb0XAQ5QY


I wish I had brought more breakfast food (I brought bacon, sausage, milk, coffee and pop-tarts). I kinda felt like an asshole while I was eating like a king right in front of all of my new friends, lesson learned. :)

> if I were rich I'd have a special squatting toilet.

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http://www.amazon.com/Squatty-Potty-Ecco-Toilet-Stool/dp/B007BISCT0

gostool.com/store/

http://www.lillipad.co.nz/

http://naturesplatform.com/

http://www.ginacor.com/

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/1261632233/nonslip_plastic_toilet_step_stool_squatting.html?s=p

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Clearly, such an advanced device cannot be made by yourself either.

Whatever works best for him; I would always wash my shoulders with my hands in the shower, so if he can get some cleanser on a soft brush in the shower that will make it easier to rinse off. I just found this on Amazon and it looks like it would be a nice gentle scrubber. Apparently they even make things to help you put lotion on your back!

By "don't overdo it," I mean the exfoliants I linked to are pretty high-strength, so even though it's his back and not his face you'll want to take care not to do it too often or it will probably dry out his skin and make some things worse (I can't say how often would be best, it will just be trial and error). Paula's Choice sells more gentle, lower-concentration exfoliants if the ones I linked are too hard on his skin.

be religious about moisturizing. seriously every time your hands get wet/ you clean anything/ you are bored... whatever. after a while hopefully your cuticles will be more moisturized and stop catching if they do that (mine did) I like this neutrogena one.. its a little greasy but that makes me feel like it is really working, and it doesn't feel like it washes off right away.

I would also really recommend NOT cutting your cuticles for a while- if they are really ragged it can be tempting, because it may seem like it will help, but until they are properly moisturized its not a good idea. once you feel like your cuticles are very moisturized you may want to try a chemical cutical remover (I use this one)- its harder to create jagged edges or take too much skin off, and helped me immensely because I had a big problem with picking, but after some serious moisturizing and the cuticle remover there was nothing to pick and my cuticles looked great!

hope this is helpful!!!

You just rinse but don't use it on the ACTUAL bits. Since you are using a chemical to dissolve the hair you do need to be careful.

Since the anus, and especially your actual genital skin, is rather sensitive you want to not hurt your self. Spread the nair in a thin is layer across the hair you wish to remove. Though the backdoor is a bit more resilient and it wont be bad if you get a little on the old rusty sheriffs badge . So it's more the front bits to worry about. As long as you are careful and follow the instructions exactly it's all good! :)

EDIT: Make sure to either buy an applicator or get some nitrile gloves to protect your hands. Also I have heard you can use it on your actual junk if you get the sensitive areas stuff, just don't leave it on for longer than instructed.

Also IF you can trim the hair first it helps as it makes the Nair not have to eat through so much hair.

Men's Nair

Applicator

NitrileGloves

Your other options are if you look like Robin Williams chest...like I do are:

A Norelco Bodygroom Electric Razer

Electrolysis

Waxing / Sugaring

Becca, you will LOVE this

I think these things are pretty nifty and everyone should own them. Makes getting the last bit of toothpaste out much easier! Plus, it may save you a tiny bit of money because you are utilizing all of the toothpaste :)

Also, this was gifted to me recently and has saved me from the headache of untangling headphones and other such chords. Plus, it has the little clip so that you can easier attach it to your backpack, purse, or jeans.

"NZ invention" is a stretch. Here's one on Amazon for $19.99 (or $213.32 for a pack of 10! ???)

https://www.amazon.com/Squatty-Potty-Original-Bathroom-Toilet/dp/B00ESKVN7W/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1542696554&sr=8-3&keywords=toilet+foot+stool

> "The Original Squatty Potty - Made in U.S.A. As seen on Shark Tank and The Howard Stern Show

> If you are a new squatter, the 7” is a great place to start or if consider yourself an advanced squatter, a 9" Squatty Potty will work best. Younger children should use a 9 inch Squatty Potty while teenagers tend to prefer the 7 inch height

> The Squatty Potty may feel different at first, but the body quickly adjusts and the new healthy way of eliminating quickly becomes second nature

> Doctor recommended / endorsed, Strong & durable, Family-friendly and weight capacity-350 pounds"

Would legit recommend, though!

I happen to be a gym rat already so I work out most of the time before showering. But sometimes I get in slumps and don't work out at all. If you're really concerned about appearances, go in the middle of the night. Most Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness and 24 Hour Fitness are open 24/7. So are many smaller gyms. They give you an access card and you can go when nobody else is there. Also just buy a gym bag with a team logo on it so you look like someone who works out. Don't carry your whole life in your shower bag; make it look like you're there solely to work out and/or shower. If you take a hiking backpack in the gym, people may notice! :)

I've noticed some 24 Hour Fitness in Colorado and San Diego have no shower curtains; LA Fitness has partly transparent ones. I avoid those specific locations. Not into voyeurism. But yeah I take my bottle of body wash and shampoo into the shower. I pay my due just like everyone else. Definitely bring all your own stuff and invest $10 in a pair of sandals/flip-flops to wear in the shower.

There are also full-body shower wipes when you simply do not feel like being around a bunch of old, naked dudes talking about sports and politics in the locker room.

http://www.amazon.com/Athletic-Body-Wipes-ShowerPill-10/dp/B0061QL8EE

P.S. I also have a Helio Camp Shower. It has a foot pump for pressures and one of those rinse things to wash with like most sinks have. Works awesome when you're off-grid or boondocking.

http://brianwilkins.org/?p=374

Thank you for posting this, I'm glad someone did since I've been wanting to discuss my solution. Amazon sells different catheters that also quality for Prime shipping (gotta save that money).

• This ones a comfort fit with a spill proof collection back. As you can see you avoid having to do any insertion. Only downside is you don't get the security of a normal catheter that sits in the urethra.
  
  
• Here's another one that also comes with a strap, no matter how big or small you are it should fit fine.
  
  
• You can also get the regular variety that requires insertion. And pair it with this bag here. It's not as comfortable but you don't have to worry about accidental leakage in your raws.
  
  There's also different ways to mount the bag.
  
  
• Here's a leg attachment system that you can use, but if you're jeans aren't a repro cut it might not work. Still, the perfect solution for the dedicated Superdenim user.
  
  
• You can also get this tote bag. Comes in a dark blue to match your jeans.

Until you find a real shower, they make cleansing wipes that do a pretty good job (I use them hiking), so those with a fresh set of clothes could get you by until after your class. https://www.amazon.com/Nathan-Cleansing-Deodorizing-Outdoors-Refreshing/dp/B001CJVK6Q

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Though I agree, there should be an easily accessible shower for you, good luck :)

Sorry I'm so late to respond, but I just got whatever was cheapest on Amazon. I think I have this one:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B001D8ZGAM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T1_RlSpzb4MP5KC8

I wash it with soap and water after each use or around once a day on beach trips and it has held up really well. The handle gets sticky from holding it with lotioned-up hands, but if you clean it regularly it's not an issue. It's honestly so helpful, even when I'm on vacation with friends and family, because then I don't have to rely on anyone else getting out and drying off to help me get my back covered.

YES. SO TRUE! My boyfriend and I kept telling ourselves stuff like "they can't be that good, we don't need one, blah blah."

We finally bought one because he saw a sale and we LOVE IT. We also got a squatty potty stool and it is great. The experience of pooping has been transformed. You can get both for like $60 or $70 bucks total on amazon.

Our bidet is this one and I got this squatty potty.

OP, seriously. Bidet. Squatty potty. You won't regret it. Except maybe you will then regret that not every toilet in your life is as richly equipped as the one at home. Pooping elsewhere sucks ):

http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Squeezer-Toothpaste-Dispenser-Bathroom/dp/B0087FIHDW

You may be a hideous freak, but this should help you no-longer create heinous acts against nature in your bathroom. I can't decide if we need one as well, my wife has done very well at learning how to be a human but I'm worried this one may not stick. She used to not eat cheese or hot wings, and now she appreciates cheeses by themselves, we are still working on getting her to like cheeses with some flavor so we are starting small like Camenbert.

If she can do it I have faith in you.

8. I feel like I am in a similar place as you. BUT! Let's talk about nice things and rainbows. I got to visit home after a month passed at the ol' college again. And my doggy was happy to see me, and I took lots of pictures :)
   
   It'll be okay because yellow polish!

Skeleton Challenge: Take a crack at constructing your childhood. https://www.amazon.com/Puzzled-Styracosaurus-Wooden-Puzzle-Construction/dp/B000NQI25G/ref=pd_sim_21_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=61l1DyrUw5L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=AS8MHR9YY3FVKBJKCG7N

Humidor: Yes its a box, but a really fucking nice, specialty box.

The Scrap Challenge: Small bits, small projects, small works of art.

The Pizza Peel Project: Who doesn't like pizza? Let your creativity run wild!

The Fine Woodworkers Squatty Potty: Don't know what a Squatty Potty is? https://www.amazon.com/Squatty-Potty-Original-Bathroom-Toilet/dp/B00ESKVN7W/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1467259220&sr=8-1&keywords=squatty+potty+toilet+stool Just a stool to help your.......stool. Who wouldn't want a Kona, Walnut and Brazilian Cherry mini stool to put their feet up.

Hey I totally understand, I work at a bike shop without a shower and a few of us have had this issue. Unfortunately, I live too far away to bike into work, but a few of us use these, but I've also heard good things about these. Best of luck!

I used the peri bottle and the numbing spray a lot if I remember correctly. But seriously - the sitz bath - $9 from amazon - you fill the bag with the absolute hottest water you can physically stand, and put in some epsom salt (in the basin), and you just sit in it. When the water starts to get cold, you undo the valve a little, and new super hot water comes into the bowl. Its awesome. You can probably pick one up at CVS or something - they gave it to me at the hospital after my son was born. Probably charged my insurance $100 for it too. :)

My son was in the NICU for a few days, so I was walking around, but i didn't have anything with my tailbone, and I imagine that is where a lot of your pain is coming from as well.

Did they give you the numbing spray and the peri bottle? I think I used the peri bottle for a really long time. I would fill that up with really hot water before I would have to "go" and then I would use that, and just pat dry.

Not sure what I did about work tho... I feel like I brought an extra peri bottle in to work. In fact, I'm pretty sure I did.

It took longer to heal internally than externally, so when I say 5 months, that was just for all the internal areas to be at 100%. And at the end it was more like having a scrape inside me that was slowly healing, it wasn't intense pain. Just made intimate times uncomfortable, which I credit my husband a lot for not pressuring me at all.

Squatting on ceramic toilets is incredibly dangerous! I'm sorry that happened to you but glad you didn't die, or something.

Have you tried a squatty potty? Best thing ever. The poop slides out like butter.

Great helpful write up! Some clarifying questions:


Midnight what time zone?


Have you used a Stadium Buddy before?


Duro-Med Portable Wearable Men's Urinal, One Size Fits Most https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FHAMX8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LQWYxbQ7X85TE



I'd recommend using a password manager to have your CC info, address available with one click. My password manager 1Password fills in all those fields almost instantly, saving you those precious seconds. You don't have to read your numerical CC info, 1Password fills in all those numbers.

I never see anyone on here talk about shower alternatives so I figured I would share one of our tricks. We use these wipes at a different gathering we attend that doesn't have showers. You can stay reasonably clean using antibacterial wipes, and they are great after a long day. Baby wipes are great for wiping the dust off your face as well. I keep little package in my camel back at all times.

If you smell, that's going to be a pretty insurmountable problem.

However, if you're just a little unkempt, that can be easily remedied.

Get a pack of Face blotting papers or just cut up a bunch of coffee filters and keep them in a ziplock bag in your school bag. Wipe your face off in the bathroom with them before you go into class. (blot off sweat first with a paper towel, or else the sweat will use up all the blotting paper and you'll still have that day's worth of oil/grease on your face). Fix your hair, use paper towels from the bathroom if your hairline/hair is sweaty. You might want to carry a little container of hair product if you use hair product to look your best or if your hair after work looks really unkempt.

You can also use body wipes if you suspect that deodorant reapplication just to your underarms isn't cutting it.

for me, personally, i get it that life isn't always perfect and we aren't always looking our best. I wouldn't brush off a guy in an evening class who didn't look his best because he had obviously worked a long day before the class. However, odor WOULD be a huge turn off, because even if I'm willing to talk, I'd have to do it from farther away. Anyway, hope you can use some of my quick freshening up tips so you won't look/smell your WORST at this class.

A strange look here and there, but no one said anything; I guess it's not that uncommon to see people running since people do it all the time to catch flights. I just took it at a jog and wore basketball shorts instead of running shorts, basically tried to play it low key. If you're planning on doing some airport running, I recommend ShowerPill–large body wipes to clean yourself up when you don't have access to a shower. They're a lifesaver in situations like that.

You should buy yourself a Batman Suit. Uhh I mean this because its adorable and sweater weather. If I was thinner Id definitely have one on my wish list.


If I win I could definitely use one of these. Haha its so embarassing but its suppose to work and be good for potty training.

No-Rinse Bathing Wipes by Cleanlife Products, Premoistened and Aloe Vera Enriched for Maximum Cleansing and Deodorizing - Microwaveable, Hypoallergenic and Latex-Free (8 Wipes) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00008QQN2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_n3vLDbKXF2KDK

OGX Extra Strength Refresh & Restore + Coconut Miracle Oil Dry Shampoo, 5 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076RXVCWV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_03vLDbXPSZND0

I’ve been there and I’m sorry you’re going through it. I had anxiety induced seizures and I was terrified one would happen while I was in the shower. My sister would sit in the bathroom until I was done to make sure I was okay. ^ Those can be really helpful for in between showers.

Look, I'm not trying to be an enabler, but.......click this link and purchase immediately.

I actually bought it for my paints, and in the process of googling to find reviews I saw that image and of course started making a mental list of everything I own that can be crimped....you can do it to plastic tubes too (I've done my toothpaste....) but it doesn't hold its shape like a metal tube does. I told myself it would end up paying for itself since I can get the last dregs of paint/hand cream/etc out of the tubes, but so far it's really just been a shopping excuse! Highly recommend :)

I’m sure you know about the Squatty Potty but I didn’t know about it until a year ago or so so maybe you don’t! It’s supposed to help you poo better lol. 💩

I had a vaginal vac assisted birth resulting in 3rd degree tear + episiotomy. My vagina was a nightmare.

I had tucks pads that I would keep in the fridge and put on my heavy duty Always pads to help my stitches(they're meant for hemorrhoid use but have witch hazel in them), I bought more of the mesh underwear since my hospital only provides 1 pair, I bought a sitz bath that can sit in your toilet(it saved me from sitting in a tub since getting down & out was a problem), I didn't breastfeed so I was also taking ibuprofen for pain relief.
Plus comfort foods husband would get me and lotsssssss of water to bring down the swelling in my feet & ankles.

Hope that helps!

I would go ahead and consider an enema. You can buy fleet's or soap suds enemas but by far the most effective IMO are the glycerin suppositories. They may cause some cramping/digestive discomfort for a few minutes but they are the best for complete emptying. Take as needed until normal bowel function returns.

Make sure that you are incorporating plenty of fruits and greens in your diet and drink plenty of water. Switch to a non-constipating prenatal (look for chelate instead of regular Iron- still constipates but not nearly as bad). Also consider one of these https://www.amazon.com/Squatty-Potty-Original-Bathroom-Toilet/dp/B007BISCT0. I think it made the biggest difference in my ability to go.

Get your butt to a specialist surgeon .... someone who knows what he or she is doing with a pilonidal cyst. I had one as a teenager, got it lanced, removed a few months later, got married, pregnant for my first child, and the lovely thing reared (hah! pun) its ugly head again. Same doctor lanced it again. I still have it several decades later, but it has not filled again. Painful!!!! I don't ever want to go through that again. May I suggest a sitz bath ... its a basin that fits in the toilet and you run warm water in through a bag hung somewhere above you. The warm water is soothing and keeps the darn thing clean. I see that doctors don't prescribe them any more, but mine was a life saver. Grab your laptop or your tablet or whatever, and set yourself down for several minutes!

http://www.amazon.com/Carex-Health-Brands-P70800-Sitz/dp/B0000533E1

great set up.

Do you have a towel packed? I also prefer to pack some portable shower wipes - I used these on my last trip http://www.amazon.com/Defense-Soap-Wipes-40-Pack/dp/B001G7Z0RO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1426553733&sr=8-4&keywords=shower+wipes. The ride from San Diego to Arizona will be desolate and you will appreciate wiping clean after a long dusty day. Do you have a headlamp? You will want to get up and ride before sunup on some stretches through New Mexico/Texas.

Enjoy the trip! I'm jealous.

• 1. I am currently in love with OPI I just can't Cope-acabana
     
• 2. My favorite treat is chocolate! I don't really avoid anything
     
• 3. If I need anything it is more striping tape as my dog just destroyed all mine unfortunately.
     
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There are devices like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Aquasentials-Aqu-3611-Easy-Lotion-Applicator/dp/B001D8ZGAM/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t/181-1830303-4705465 (sorry I am using a reddit app on my phone and can't figure out how to embed the link). It's like a sponge on a stick made specifically for putting lotion on your back. Pretty neat.

https://www.amazon.com/Aquasentials-Aqu-3611-Easy-Lotion-Applicator/dp/B001D8ZGAM?th=1

This seems like something that might work? I've not got it very bad on my back so I've not had this issue. /u/notfoursaken suggested a wooden back scratcher but maybe something like this might work a little better? It's only like $7.

Ok, that sounds better. But you should be fine for a date after work as long as you're not digging a hole or something during the day. If you're super concerned they make shower wipes so you can freshen up without a shower.

Shower Wipes // eHow

Personally I've just worked out after work, UA would help dues to it absorbing sweat. The wipes in the link would help I don't know if they're the best bet though.

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These toothpaste squeezers are very useful, make good stocking stuffers & will satisfy the frugalite in you by saving you money over time.

http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Squeezer-Toothpaste-Dispenser-Bathroom/dp/B0087FIHDW

http://www.amazon.com/Squeezit-CLP-SQ2-TR-Evriholder-Toothpaste/dp/B001BYFCHA

Nice! A few questions & suggestions...

• Why the gum? I don't know anyone that regularly chews non-nicotine gum (though I'm sure they're out there). It's not going to benefit them nutritionally nor will it help them out in the elements, so it just seems kind of odd. I mean, if they enjoy it, then that's great! But it seems like to me that you could get more happiness-for-your-buck by giving them something with utility, or that a larger portion might be able to use or enjoy. Perhaps a small bottle of aspirin or something.
  
• Also not sure about the hand sanitizer? Just thinking out loud here, and maybe I'm just an anomaly, but I also don't know anyone that uses that stuff with any regularity. I know parents will sometimes keep some around if they have young kids, but none of my friends or family carry it that I'm aware of. If it were me, I'd probably prefer bathing wipes, though that might break your budget.
  
• Another idea that might break your budget, would be to put everything in some kind of a duffel bag or backpack; if I know anything about the homeless, they value their bags. The problem with the plastic grocery bags is that they create a lot of litter, and they won't hold up for very long at all in the wild.
  
  Anyways, keep up the good work, they are members of our society just like everyone else, even if they're often forgotten and/or become a victim to an endless cycle of arrests.

OH!!! And I almost forgot... This might not work for everyone, but if you're feeling constipated/gassy... consider a Squatty Potty or an equivalent. This morning nothing was happening, stepped on the squatty potty and whoosh. Doesn't always work, but worth a try. And I would think quite easy to simulate without buying one.

Problem solved : Squatty Potty!
Yes, I have one. Yes, it's awesome.

Squatting is a healthy way to shit.

I have sat your way, squatting on the rim, when I needed a little extra help getting the poo to slide. Works like a charm.

Amazon even has products to help.

I use these when I'm hiking. Light weight, smells great, and a single pack can last me a week. Also very easy to pack back out.

Much less expensive and equally effective.

Simon Stelz Toothpaste Tube Squeezer Dispenser- 5 Pack. Makes a great stocking stuffer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018PT1UD8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NNy7Bb464DNQS

Thanks to this sub, I ordered some unbranded 221 from Urban Outfitters for a great deal. They'll be my first pair of raws, I've lurked a bit and I'm excited to go down the raw denim rabbit hole. Can't wait to get my hands on 'em. thank you.


To contribute to the GD thread, my g/f got a squatty potty this week: product home link, amazon link


It's...ok. I'm familiar with squatting toilets and can use them no problem, and I totally buy into the idea that squatting is better, but its just not as comfortable. But it's definitely a conversation piece and she ordered bunch to give out as Christmas presents. We'll see how my receptive my parents are.

A tube wringer or tube crimper. Here's an Amazon link for one that my sibling bought me as a Christmas gift (as they always squeezed the tube from the center and drove me insane). They got it half-jokingly, half-serious, but it's seriously such a great tool and I get every last bit of toothpaste out.

I'm not saying to get this one but maybe something like it:

ShowerPill Athletic Body Wipes for Cleansing and Deodorizing, 10 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0061QL8EE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ypCdAbNH6VBH4

Stuff for camping probably more cost efficient maybe. Anything that cleans and kills bacteria. I know that there's a brand gyms usually carry, maybe even just the antibacterial hand wipes or sanitizer for your hands and then a shower wipe for the rest so at least you don't touch your eyes and get sick that way, then just get clean enough so you don't stink.

There's dry shampoo too. Or wash your head in a sink and then wash your face with face wash.

This Sally Hansen Cuticle Remover works really well. It's very gentle and works especially well after regular use.

• Sally Hansen Cuticle Remover
  
• Metal Cuticle Pusher
  
• Bliss Kiss Nail Oil
  

This one on Amazon has good reviews from thousands and is cheap: Aquasentials Easy Lotion Applicator

Disclaimer - I have never used it. I am not living alone so I currently don't need any.

No problem. I was also a bit of a punk and had to do a lot of research on how to dress for the career I ended up in. Also riding my bike to work I find that these things are awesome if you have to switch between manual labor and wearing a nice shirt. Good luck on the new gig, it gets easier as you get into the flow.

If you don’t have a shower at work, these are great on hot days or if you’re a sweater like me: https://www.amazon.com/Shower-Cleaning-Special-Cleansing-Solution/dp/B0061QL8EE

I went about 6 weeks not being allowed to get wet on my body due to catheters being placed and needing to heal, so no showing our baths. I bought no rinse body wipes from Amazon and went to fantastic sams and got my hair washed and blow dried once a week for 15 dollars. It's not the same. It's not. But it really went a long way to bridge the gap. The wipes are nice, you can heat them in the microwave and they aren't really scented as I have really sensitive skin.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00008QQN2/ref=mp_s_a_1_6_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1518837927&sr=8-6&keywords=no+shower+body+wipes

If links aren't allowed, I'm sorry!!

I got these shower wipes on Amazon. They work pretty well. Defense Soap Body Wipes 40 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G7Z0RO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3nuTAbZR723C8

Everytime I can't squeeze more product out of a tube, I put one of these suckers on it and get several weeks of more product: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018PT1UD8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_yKlSzb51A2P87

Bonus: it sooooo satisfying seeing that tube go paper thin haha

Not silly, I had no idea either. It's a little bowl-type thing you put over your toilet and fill with warm water and epsom salts or whatever the doctor recommends. Then you sit on it and soak the area for 10–20 minutes. Quite nice actually! This is the one I bought.

You too can benefit from better pooping posture with only 24.99 down!

https://smile.amazon.com/Squatty-Potty-Original-Bathroom-Toilet/dp/B007BISCT0

As a 1 oz/day user, I poop regularly at 8 am each day. I even wake up at 8 to poop on days when I can normally sleep in. I rarely poop twice in a day.

I just make sure I do two things:

1. Drink a 32oz tumbler of ice water with each dose. (I drink 4-5 of those a day anyway.)
   
2. Eat a high fiber breakfast. (my fav)
   
   Another thing that helps, but is not necessary, is a squatty potty. I used to use it only when constipated (when on other opiates), but now I use it as much as possible, because it just feels right.
   
   Finally, when nothing else works, a 1/3 - 1/2 bottle of tart cherry juice will get things moving.
   
   The only thing that will for-sure-every-time constipate me is the capsules, so I avoid those like the plague.
   

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/review/B003LUDNIM/R5HVAX7XMKUOV?ref_=glimp_1rv_cl

Dudes other review is pretty good as well..

OK, but there are easier ways.

1. https://www.amazon.com/Duro-Med-Portable-Wearable-Mens-Urinal/dp/B000FHAMX8/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1493773462&sr=8-1&keywords=mens+catheter
   
   
2. https://www.ebay.com/p/?iid=281993694915&lpid=82&&&ul_noapp=true&chn=ps

That's definitely understandable, I know myself i'll be taking a shower right after and will be bringing these as well to share with everyone

https://www.amazon.com/Defense-Soap-Body-Wipes-Count/dp/B001G7Z0RO

Reusable Portable Male Comfort Fit Advantage Urinal System with Spill Proof Collection Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003LUDNIM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_fUKzCbBVME77P

This is a big one
Smaller
Smaller still, but looks less stable
I have experience with the first one and they're fairly comfortable since it basically holds your butt.

I had something like this for toothpaste back in the day. It was like a $1. Still not sure if worth monetarily, even at that price, but it was fun.

I would have silently gifted her this. Because, fun fact, squatting is actually the most efficient way to get shit done (pun intended). Maybe she just wanted to be as efficient as possible and get back to work as soon as she could?

In conclusion, to be efficient at work but also to avoid the whole unhygienic footprints-on-toilet-seat situation, the solution is the Squatty Potty!!!

Defense Wipes. They are the best thing if you can't take a shower.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G7Z0RO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_iF01xbGHKJ46V

Try a Squatty Potty for a few weeks! Changed a friend's life for the better in this department. Can also get these at local stores like Target.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ESKVN7W/

I can't seem to get enough blue either judging by my collection! I'm a little intimidated by yellow, but CG lemon fizz and OPI I Just Can't Cope-Acabana both have lovely formulas.

I use a back scratcher with a little ball on the other side. Not for that and I had to gorilla glue on the ball. I can't get moisturizer or exzema creams on to the middle of my back, which is quite dry and itchy. It use it because it's long. I also got something like this on Amazon, which rubs stuff in better, but it's not long enough or angled ideally.

Get yourself a sitz bath. It will help you heal faster and feel better, and sitting in it forces you to take some time for yourself.

That is literally a thing. https://www.amazon.com/Squatty-Potty-Original-Bathroom-Toilet/dp/B00ESKVN7W

Kinda weird to find in the bathroom of a friend or person you're seeing romantically

Have you ever tried using one of those toothpaste clip things on a squeezy-tube like this? I'm not sure that it would work because of the tube's plastic thickness (medium) compared to a toothpaste tube's thickness (very thin) but it's worth a try. I think it'd work well for arthritic hands.

Ah, the dreaded swampass.

Use toilet wipes. Charmin makes the best ones. I like something like these for the rest of the body. http://www.amazon.com/Rinse-Cleansing-Deodorizing-Bathing-Wipes/dp/B00008QQN2/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=1-1&keywords=bath+towel+waterless

I'm checking out their Amazon page and it's hilarious the description of how/why the squatty potty works. I wonder how many sales they're gonna make after the publicity of denouncing her. Probably more than they made with her commercial lol

Sounds like you need one of these toilet stools: Step and go Toilet Stool 7” New - Proper Toilet Posture for Better and Healthier Results, 2 Pound https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G5PTWT4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_y5D5CbZZB5T5S

Squatting like some kind of 3rd world savage?

Get yourself a squatty potty, like me, an intellectual

My wife does this too. A few dollars saved our marriage. 3 Ez Plastic Tube Squeezer Toothpaste Dispenser Holder Rolling Bathroom Extract https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0087FIHDW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kyYmxbZA1D2A3

Toothpaste tube squeezers are a thing. Much less expensive and a lot more basic than this awesome tool for paint but very useful.

Toothpaste Tube Squeezer 5 Pack

Heavy Duty All Metal Tube Wringer by Gill Manufacturing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XKEK50

Home-X Multi-Purpose Tube Squeezer Toothpaste Dispenser Holder, Reduces Waste, Easy-To-Use, and a Great Gift for Men and Women of All Ages, Set of 3 Sizes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014X6DCKQ

People supposedly love these things https://www.amazon.com/Squatty-Potty-Original-Bathroom-Toilet/dp/B007BISCT0

The best thing I ever bought (though not from here and for a lot less). More homes should have these.

IMO, the best deal is Squatty Pottys on sale.

Do you have a Squatty Potty yet?! [What a time to be alive. ](Squatty Potty The Original Bathroom Toilet Stool 7"- White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ESKVN7W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cDSIybGFRKQG9)

Ladies, I invested in a squatty potty and it's been a god send! I have major constipation this time around and I can tell it will be my savior post partum. First time around I was just like you!

I camp a lot. I have tried many bathing wipes, and camping shampoos. I like Clean Life Products: No Rinse.

The bathing wipes are designed to be microwaved so she can get a warm wash.

The No Rinse Shampoo is also really good. When I am in the backcountry I rinse it out with warm water, but you don't have to.

These people don't mess around. You can get it by the gallon.

I've never had jock itch, but since I grapple, there's a high risk of spreading skin infections like ringworm. I use a body wash with tea tree oil on gym days. I'll also use the Defense Soap Body Wipes when there might be some time before I can get to the shower. Instead of wiping down benches at the gym when I lift, I bring a towel to cover it so I can reduce skin contact with the equipment (my sister got scabies from the gym before her wedding so I'm super wary of it now). I also put a clean towel over my car seat when I'm driving home to reduce the spread of gym germs.

You HAVE to get one of these

I got one last year ant it is amazing, they are pretty cheap, get one for sun block, and one for the lotion after.

Buy [these](
http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Squeezer-Toothpaste-Dispenser-Bathroom/dp/B0087FIHDW/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1462754572&sr=8-1&keywords=toothpaste+squeezer)
They work great.

[Here](Simon Stelz Toothpaste Tube Squeezer Dispenser- 5 Pack. Makes a great stocking stuffer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018PT1UD8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vFSkzbEKMPHSJ)

They actually make some lotion applicators like this. I haven't used one but it seems like it would work.

I would like to add the body wipes have been a part of health care for ages and now some venders have made them more sporty and less like something the belongs in a nursing home. Check out this or these. There several others but those are the ones I have heard the most.

You could get a back applicator like this. I've always just been able to reach my whole back with my hands though. Curious, can you touch your hands behind your back like so both ways? It could be a shoulder flexibility issue.

You need a tube wringer. It’s a lifesaver.
Heavy Duty All Metal Tube Wringer By Gill Manufacturing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XKEK50/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_pc2BCbZYBQBRZ

Better yet, a sitz bath

Fill it up with warm water and epsom salt, put in toilet (raise the seat first), and sit.

My shower and bathroom are tiny! I got a shower stool but also considered getting a small folding one, like this

To solve the height issue, I put in a suction mount low on the wall, similar to this

extra goodies sweet contest Emery!

I got you! Buy one of these toothpaste tube squeezer things . My husband would do the same thing. Now we use these and he finds it’s satisfying.

Lots of people swear by the squatty potty. Very enthusiastic reviews: https://www.amazon.com/Squatty-Potty-Original-Bathroom-Toilet/dp/B00ESKVN7W

http://www.amazon.com/Male-Advantage-Urinal-Comfort-Fit/dp/B003LUDNIM/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1332975776&sr=8-6 Here, buddy. Maybe we can all pitch in on this one. I've got an extra phone if ya need it too but it looks like you've got lots of offers.

egg cooker for egg cooking

shark bed for pet snoozing

squatty potty for help pooping

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My new routine: Put Abolene on back before shower. I consider it a mineral oil treatment. As a body wash I use Selsun Blue Naturals Shampoo with SA (it's 3% and amazing), this is my only body wash. I use a soft loofah brush for back. After patting dry I use Mario Badescu Honey Moisturizer on my back, this is a AHA and vitamin face moisturizer, and has been amazing for my skin. This routine is time consuming and a pain doing but the results have made it worth it.

I use this back brush for lotions: http://www.amazon.com/Aquasentials-Aqu-3611-Easy-Lotion-Applicator/dp/B001D8ZGAM/ref=sr_1_2?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1397125828&sr=1-2

Havent seen this toothpaste squeezer on here yet. Reusable and pretty cheap.

Name: "Heavy Duty Tube Wringer"

$21.87

Purchase Link:
https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Metal-Wringer-Gill-Manufacturing/dp/B003XKEK50

If anyone knows the exact one in the gif reply with a link to it so I can edit the purchase link, thanks!

Linky. Cuticle remover for me jacked up cuticles.

Thanks for the contest!

Try pooping the way nature intended-by squatting. Read some of the reviews for a product that makes it easier here!

Then you're almost there.

Time to buy a squatty potty. Just read the reviews. The people aren't lying. It's life changing. Guaranteed a "one wipe" movement every time, With the matamucil and the potty

Squatty Potty The Original Bathroom Toilet Stool 7"- White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ESKVN7W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_l0tCyb1SVBKV7

I don't continuously use self tan because I'm too lazy but I have the St Tropez stuff and like it. I use the St Tropez Dark Mousse because I can't even see a difference with the regular. Two applications in the same day of the dark still leaves me the lightest person in the room, just no longer ghosty. The few times I did continuously use it I reapplied every three or four days. The day before I reapply I use an AHA lotion like the Alpha Hydrox body lotion to exfoliate for a more even application.

I wear gloves or use a tanning applicator mitt and then use this doohickey to apply it to my back:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D8ZGAM/ref=oh_details_o09_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Even better, get a stadium buddy.

Aquasentials Easy Lotion Applicator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D8ZGAM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6otNyb70TRACW

This one has good reviews and it's inexpensive.

Try something like this; search "lotion applicator for back":

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BT8WOLE?psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Aquasentials-Aqu-3611-Easy-Lotion-Applicator/dp/B001D8ZGAM/ref=pd_sbs_194_2?_encoding=UTF8

A friend/roommate/partner?

Otherwise I might try something like this which is essentially a sponge on a handle.

...with your arms? I do it almost daily.

Or use something like this if you can't reach your back.

Get a toothpaste tube squeegie. Relationship saved.

Would it not be cheaper and easier to just buy toilet stools to squat on for anyone who wants one.

Smart trick with the counter! If I've been without the tool I just roll the tube up from the bottom and squish as I go.

Airplane water isn't exactly clean....

If you somehow can't shower before or after your flight and for some reason need to clean yourself miles above the ground, I would just pack some shower wipes they are designed for it after all...

For those interested, I think this is the heavy duty tube wringer.

This might help if when squeezing the last remnants of life out of the tube your fingers start sensodying.

Huh, interesting. I might have to check it out. Here's the toothpaste thing I was talking about

But actually this is a thing, and could help

https://www.amazon.com/Squatty-Potty-Original-Bathroom-Toilet/dp/B00ESKVN7W/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483985818&sr=8-1&keywords=toilet%2Bfoot%2Bstool&th=1

I use a lotion applicator in the dry months of the Winter so that I don't need to keep pestering my family to put hydrating cream on my back. It's not a roller, but works well.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D8ZGAM

We are ahead of you in pooping techniques. You guys recently learned about squatting benefits and started buying these https://www.amazon.com/Squatty-Potty-Original-Bathroom-Toilet/dp/B00ESKVN7W

I think he means, how does he moisturize an area of his back he can barely reach without asking his new roommate for help. The answer is one of these.

Looks like this is one of the more medium end models. Amazon

There are products like the Squatty Potty designed to put you in the right position while you sit on the toilet.

This thread is making me feel like people aren't aware that these exist.

I just have one like this which I think I actually stole from my parents...

Thirding the bidet, and I'll recommend this one in particular.

I'll also suggest one of the various pseudo-squatting stools, such as the squatty potty.

Buy this and this.

"Flushable" is not a claim that is strongly regulated though.

Stupid question - but as I tend to sweat quite a bit during summer and won't be able to always take a shower multiple times a day:

Is something like this (https://www.amazon.com/Rinse-Bathing-Wipes-count-each/dp/B00CBKLSF8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1495470277&sr=8-3&keywords=body%2Bwipes&th=1 ) available in korean stores?

Just to throw in another suggestion, I use ShowerPill Athletic Body Wipes when I'm running late and don't have time to shower. I find they work really well, and don't take up much room at all in my bag.

the squatty pott

huh only $25. you can also just place an appropriately sized stool around your toilet, but for this price I think it's worth getting the right dimensions and not having to deal with moving a stool back and forth.

they do make lotion applicators for backs like this.

Squatty Potty The Original Bathroom Toilet Stool, 9 inch Height, White https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B007BISCT0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1BHtDbG6J8SVR

Naw, he's got a Squatty Potty for sure.

I use baby wipes and shower wipes when I get to work since I don't have access to showers. Currently using these and they work well.

Well that's the real reason this was invented. So you can squat over the toilet and still get below parallel.

This one also works well. It’s the cheaper version.

Step and go Toilet Stool 7” New -... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G5PTWT4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Amazon is running a sale on these right now. Buy one for $25 get the second one for $15. So, just under $40 for two. Works with 7" or 9" ecco styles.

7 inch model and
9 inch model

I ordered these sitz materials from amazon, in case others are still looking:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00269WST4/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_1_9?colid=2NYXJISVF6KL9&coliid=I34O4OFU2QSIXF&vs=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00839QBOE/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_1_10?colid=2NYXJISVF6KL9&coliid=IPAG21I2GTSCN

You need what's called a lotion handle or lotion applicator! Look around on Amazon or even at a medical supply place for different versions. But here's an option so you have a general idea: http://www.amazon.com/Aquasentials-Aqu-3611-Easy-Lotion-Applicator/dp/B001D8ZGAM/ref=pd_bxgy_hg_text_y

Another's:http://www.amazon.com/LOTION-APPLICATOR-WITH-REPLACEMENTS-PADS/dp/B002TDJJZ8/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1418711468&sr=8-10&keywords=Lotion+handle

Honey, do you have a squatty potty and bidet? You could probably find both of them for around sixty bucks and they will change your pooping forever. I've also heard of people making their own squatty pottys from some wood and screws to save the $$$.

I know this wont stop the pooping, but it will make it more bearable.

Source: I poop a lot.

Bidet options: https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=a9_asi_1?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aluxe+bidet&keywords=luxe+bidet&ie=UTF8&qid=1494437956

Squatty potty: https://www.amazon.com/Squatty-Potty-Original-Bathroom-Toilet/dp/B00ESKVN7W/

Be prepared with

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003LUDNIM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1491707936&sr=8-3&keywords=catheter

Well if you always take shits that long, I recommend this. Since you probably don't have that, you'll probably need this.

It's on Amazon. :D http://amzn.com/B0061QL8EE

4.5 stars on amazon https://www.amazon.com/Squatty-Potty-Original-Bathroom-Toilet/dp/B007BISCT0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498170152&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=squatty+potty&psc=1

I ride a road bike to work, sometimes treating my commute in as a hard workout. I change in my office and find that these wipes are 95% as effective as taking a shower. Stops the sweat, removes the stink, and I feel fresh after.

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shower first. ride. towel off or use summa deeze...https://www.amazon.com/Nathan-Power-Shower-Refreshing-Wipes/dp/B001CJVK6Q

try a lotion applicator. it's basically a sponge on a stick and amazon has some inexpensive options.

https://www.amazon.com/Aquasentials-Aqu-3611-Easy-Lotion-Applicator/dp/B001D8ZGAM/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1511920493&sr=8-3&keywords=back%2Bapplicator&th=1

How does this look?

They actually make products just for this purpose! I love mine. I don't have to rely on my husband to put my lotion on my back every night.

https://www.amazon.com/Aquasentials-Aqu-3611-Easy-Lotion-Applicator/dp/B001D8ZGAM

https://www.amazon.com/Aquasentials-Aqu-3611-Easy-Lotion-Applicator/dp/B001D8ZGAM/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1503455647&sr=8-2&keywords=lotion%2Bapplication%2Bfor%2Bback&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001D8ZGAM/ref=sxl1_a_it?qid=1465891551&sr=1

Defense Soap Wipes - Amazon

nowadays I use these religiously after training - Defense Wipes

[I used these] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001G7Z0RO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519064549&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=bjj+wipes&dpPl=1&dpID=41%2B6O8HQs8L&ref=plSrch)

https://www.amazon.com/Male-Comfort-Fit-Advantage-Urinal/dp/B003LUDNIM/

https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Metal-Wringer-Gill-Manufacturing/dp/B003XKEK50

The exact one from the gif is this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003XKEK50/ref=mp_s_a_1_6_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1542291653&sr=8-6&keywords=tube+squeezer&dpPl=1&dpID=41Y0ZSR6cTL&ref=plSrch

I put this cuticle remover stuff on them, push em back with the wooden cuticle sticks, wash hands and then use the Burt's Bees cuticle cream. I do this maybe once a week, probably less.

I don't even know if the remover stuff is necessary for me. I don't have major cuticle issues and they never look that different after pushing.

This kind of thing?

You need to upgrade your pooping experience.

Get yourself one of these. I used to flip the trashcan upside down before I got this.
http://www.amazon.com/Squatty-Potty-Ecco-Toilet-Stool/dp/B007BISCT0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1395124943&sr=8-2&keywords=squatty+potty

You should squat, not sit.

http://www.amazon.com/Squatty-Potty-Ecco-Toilet-Stool/dp/B007BISCT0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1394346624&sr=8-2&keywords=squatty+potty

I just have to second the Squatty Potty! Makes a world of difference! http://www.amazon.com/Squatty-Potty-Ecco-Toilet-Stool/dp/B007BISCT0