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He may go totally limp once you get a finger in, so go down on him and get him super aroused before inserting a lubed up a finger.
I wrote this up and posted it some time ago. It may be of some help. Have fun!
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First, a few words about human anatomy and physiology...

If your guy has no anal play experience, he needs to learn to relax his anus so that you can get a finger or toy in there without pain. Secondly, once you are able to get past his anus, he will very likely feel conflicting sensations of pleasure and the need to defecate. So, a little work needs to be done before the fun can really begin.

The human anus is actually comprised of two circular muscles, or sphincters. The outer sphincter you have voluntary control of. However, you do not have voluntary control of your inner sphincter because it is controlled by the autonomic nervous system, which unconsciously controls other bodily functions like heart rate. This arrangement is a very clever fault-tolerant mechanism to reliably control defecation.

So, while he can control his outer sphincter, gaining control of the inner sphincter will take a bit of training. Initially, his body will associate sensations from the inner sphincter with the need to defecate, so he will need to train himself to also associate these sensations with pleasure through relaxation and arousal before you can attempt any kind of penetration. A good way to do this is with a small silicone butt plug, some really good water-based (i.e., not silicone based) lube and some time and patience.

With butt plug and lube on-hand, start by lubing up his anus and the butt plug, then use gentle but constant pressure to slowly insert the butt-plug past his anus and into his rectum. Again, he needs to be very relaxed and preferably aroused before you'll be able to get the butt plug in without experiencing pain. It's probably best to attempt this while he receives a hand job and/or blow job. Once you get it in, he may very well feel like he needs to defecate. As I mentioned above, this is totally normal, so it's always best to do this within a few hours after he last pooped. This way he'll know that these feelings are false and can just power through them. Once the butt plug is in, just leave it there and continue to keep him aroused. It may very well take multiple sessions before he is comfortable with the butt plug inserted and starts to feel pleasure. This is the time and patience part of the training.

A word of caution: this can, and should be done without any pain. If he feels any pain, stop whatever you're doing and reassess the situation. While there is a great deal of opportunity for pleasure with anal play, there is also a chance that it will be painful for him, or worse, cause some damage to some very delicate tissue. So, go slow and make sure you know what you're doing before proceeding.

Early Preparation:

• You'll need really good lube meant for anal play. Sliquid Silk (amazon link) is an excellent example of a water-based lube designed for this purpose. Coconut oil is great too, but it is a bit messy, so put down towels before you open the jar. Some people even put down painter's plastic sheeting beforehand. I’ve found Kelapo Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (amazon link), to be excellent. Protip: There is nothing better for hand-jobs than coconut oil.
  
  
• If you decide to try Coconut oil, it will usually come in a wide-mouth jar, which can be cumbersome to handle once the fun starts. So, consider moving the oil to a liquid-tight container like this one or an old lube dispenser that has been thoroughly cleaned. Transfer can be done by first immersing the sealed jar in a sink full of hot water to liquefy the oil first. A secondary benefit of transferring the oil to a new container is the chance of contaminating the oil is much lower.
  
  
• If you decide to use a different lube, try to avoid ones that contain any parabens (e.g., methylparaben, ethylparaben & propylparaben) as they seem to exhibit weak endocrine disruption properties. In addition, a small percentage of people are also allergic to parabens and get contact dermatitis when exposed to it. Ever get a rash from poison ivy? Same thing. Although pretty benign, Glycerin should also be avoided because it can act as a laxative.
  
  
• If you're squeamish about the possibility of getting a bit of poop on your finger, buy suitable nitrile (not latex) exam gloves like these.
  
  
• Another option for those that want to minimize the risk of poop messing up the festivities is to get yourself an eight ounce rectal syringe from the local pharmacy or Amazon (amazon link) to flush out any poop in the rectum. Instructions for use are below.
  
  
• Trim fingernail(s) short and make sure there are no sharp edges. This is super important.
  
  
• Optionally, get yourself some sugarless Metamucil and follow the directions on the container for several days beforehand. The psyllium fiber in the Metamucil will encapsulate digested food so very little feces is left in the rectum once you poop. This can really help if your diet is low in fiber.
  
  Pre-fun Preparation:
  
  
• If you purchased the rectal syringe mentioned above, about a half-hour before the fun commences, fill the syringe with lukewarm water (it shouldn't feel very warm to the touch). This can be accomplished by squeezing the bulb, dipping the tip into your source of water, releasing the bulb and let it fill up with water, then tip the syringe up and squeeze the bulb again until water just starts to squirt out. While water is squirting out, quickly dip the tip back into the water and release the bulb. Repeat this process until the syringe is full of water with no air inside. Lube up your anus and the tip, and while sitting on the toilet, gently insert the tip all the way in and then gently (you don't want to squirt water up too far) squeeze the bulb until it's nearly empty and then slowly pull it out. You can then expel the water and any poop fragments. Repeat until the expelled water runs clear. This sounds involved, but can be done in a few minutes once you get the hang of it. Optimally, this procedure should be done shortly after pooping.
  
  
• Have him pee beforehand. His bladder is just above his prostate (i.e., further in), and it might be uncomfortable for him if you hit his full bladder with your finger.
  
  Now for the fun part:
  
  
• You need to get him very aroused, which will engorge his prostate as it prepares for ejaculation. This will make it much easier to palpate through the rectal wall, and will also increase the amount of pleasure once you locate it.
  
  
• Have him lie on his back with his knees bent, or have him hug his legs for better access. Having him on his back will give you access to his penis for the optional hand-job and/or blow-job
  
  
• Lube up his anus and your finger and then slowly insert your finger into his anus, adding lube as needed. If you feel resistance to the point of any pain, then he’s not relaxed enough and you need to stop until he is relaxed.
  
  
• Once you’re in, he may feel like he needs to poop. This is normal and will (hopefully) pass.
  
  
• Once you're in as far as you can get, start gently feeling around the anterior wall of his rectum, toward his genitals, for a lump of tissue that is firmer than everything else. It will be one to two inches in.
  
  
• Once he gasps and starts moaning from the pleasure, you found it :-) If you can’t find it, he is likely not aroused enough, so give him a blow-job or hand-job to help you locate it.
  
  
• Now experiment with the position, motion and amount of pressure to maximize pleasure. Some guys won’t like direct stimulation, so move to either side of the prostate.
  
  
• At this point, he could have a diamond-cutter of an erection, or go totally limp. He might enjoy a hand job, or just want to concentrate on the back door feelings. It varies from guy to guy, so experiment for best results. For me, penile stimulation and prostate stimulation are both pleasurable, but different and conflicting sensations, so I like to enjoy prostate stimulation followed by penile stimulation. Again, your guy may be different and want them simultaneously.
  
  
• Assuming your guy is like me, once he's worked up enough, you can slowly withdraw your finger and wipe off any poop. If you're wearing a glove, just make a fist, grab the cuff and pull the glove off inside-out. Quickly wash-up as you don't want to invite any gut bacteria to the festivities.
  
  
• He is likely now primed for a world-class orgasm, so feel free to give him a hand-job, blow-job, or whatever feels right at the time.
  
  
• For me, the most intense full-body grand mal seizure-like orgasms are achieved after edging for a few minutes after my wife has had her way with my prostate. It has taken me a few years of experimentation to achieve this, so don't be disappointed if it doesn't happen to you immediately. My orgasms are very much like the intense non-ejaculatory orgasms mentioned in many threads on Reddit, including this one and this one.

I'm gonna sound like a broken record here, but a lot of these problems can be fixed by taking much longer with the preliminaries. You sound like you're like me and a lot of women. You take a while to get warmed up. And he wants to jump in with oral or PIV before you're even halfway warmed up and ready for it. And then PIV is an express train and once it starts it feels like it's out of your control.

[Note: being wet doesn't necessarily mean you're ready! See: The Mystery of Arousal and Vaginal Wetness.)

This doesn't work for everyone, but it really helps a lot of couples in similar situations:

Get a good folding massage table, some coconut oil, and some nice big soft towels.

Get a good book on sensual or erotic massage.

Start learning and practicing on each other. It feels wonderful and it's a huge education for both of you about your partner's body and how to give them maximum pleasure and how to guide them on giving you what you need.

In particular, it will take the pressure off of him and let him learn how to understand your timing and needs and how to satisfy your body without the distraction of dealing with his own arousal and orgasm. It will give you both the intimacy and the feeling of loving and being loved that you need, without getting frustrated or impatient because the other person's needs don't synchronize with your own.

Plus, the orgasms are amazing and you can have as many as you want! And regular sex gets better as a result, because you're more relaxed and you both understand each other's bodies so much better.

For example, he will discover how long it takes before you're ready for oral, and several good ways to get you there, and because he discovered it for himself, while he was in control and focused entirely on you, it will really stick this time. Once it's a habit, and he's learned your "tells," he can use that during regular sex without even having to think about it.

One final link, a plug for Shakti's tantra website: Extraordinary Passion -- The Art and Science of Modern Tantric Sex. Once you get everything back on track, you're going to be halfway to doing tantric sex anyway, and you're probably going to want to see how much more there is to do. That's the place to go when you're ready.

Good luck! I hope you guys get everything sorted out!

>At about 4 months, how often were you dilating per day? I kinda have plans where I won't have a lot of privacy for dilating unless I push people out of where I'd probably end up sleeping, but that can be arranged. If 3.7-4 months requires dilation too often, I'm thinking of canceling the plans early.

At 4 months it's twice a day. General schedule is:

• Week 1 in hospital, no dilating
  
• Week 2 in hotel, static dilation (just push in to depth and hold for 15-20 minutes) 3x/day
  
• Week 3-4 in hotel, start dynamic dilation (once at depth, you push in for 10-15 seconds firmly, then release pressure and try to keep the tip in the same spot, but rotate the end you're holding on to in a cone shape) 3x/day
  
• Month 2-3 at home, continue dynamic dialtion 3x/day
  
• Month 4-6 at home, dynamic dilation 2x/day
  
• Month 6-12 at home, dynamic dilation 1x/day (note, usually by month 9 you can drop this down to once every 2 or 3 days... your body will tell you if you need to do it more often... if it's been too long dilation will be more uncomfortable and harder than when you do it more frequently)
  
• 1 year+ at home, dynamic dilation as needed. Usually 2-3x/week. Sex can partially replace dilation, and over time it'll need to happen less and less often. Some girls a few years post SRS dilate once a month. YMMV
  
  So, at that point you'd be doing dilation 2x/day. Month 2-4 was probably the most important to do to schedule in my experience.
  
  >Did your libido change after SRS? I'm worried that mine might disappear post-op.
  
  Hard to say. I've always been sexual, but can take it or leave it when it comes to sex. I'm also very protective of who I let play with my pussy as I have the parts I wanted now, so I don't want to have a point where I no longer have them or they are damaged in some way. Not that it realistically would happen, but it's hard for me to get past that.
  
  With the right partner though, I'm probably more sexual now as I want to enjoy the new bits.
  
  >I've been thinking of buying the same Sliquid organics lube for sex. Judging by how my current fling likes to have sex though, I'm pretty damn sure I'll end up tasting the lube at some point. What does this Sliquid organics lube taste like to you?
  
  I just tasted some and it tastes slightly fruity, and a flavor I've tasted before but can't quite place. It's not something I'd say is delicious, but it's certainly not a bad taste. As far as lubes go it's a better tasting one.
  
  >Why did you resume taking spironolactone after SRS? I can't really see a purpose in taking like 200 mg spiro post op aside for stuff related to hypertension or simply wanting to take an amount that will let you eat salty stuff without a single worry.
  
  I continued on way longer than I needed to for a few reasons. One is that my body had only been on HRT for 1.5 years when I had SRS. I've seen anecdotal stuff that it takes longer than that for your body to adjust. This was corroborated through my experience of feeling more masculine, body hair coming back, etc in Thailand after SRS. It could've been other factors, no way to know. I meant to drop it down about 6 months post op and just forgot.
  
  Largely it's a thing of habit that I formed and kept with. Get blood work done to figure out your levels post op (don't be like me and go a year post-op to have it done lol).
  
  >For dilating lube, do you happen to have experience with using different types of coconut oil alone and together with water based lube? In preparation for cooking, post-op sex eventually, and dilation (I'm assuming that moisturizing the vagina will promote recovery too), I ended up getting unrefined coconut oil and expeller pressed refined coconut oil (apparently lowest scent/no chemicals [clean] used for refining). If you happen to have experience with different types of coconut oil, do you happen to know which type would work better?
  
  I do not. The one I use is this one which is unrefined. It's worked well for me, but I haven't tried other options.
  
  >Regarding dilators, should I get extras from Suporn when I'm there? I'm leaning towards buying extras just in case one breaks, gets misplaced, or anything like that.
  
  I thought about that myself. It's pretty cheap to do honestly (like $10-15 USD IIRC). It's not been needed for me though. I've dropped them from 4+ ft on to tile accidentally and they didn't break/chip. I don't think it's needed unless you're likely to drop them repeatedly on hard surfaces for whatever reason. It's cheaper to get them while there than shipping them.
  
  >Where did you end up getting a tracheal shave? I'm still not 100% sure where to go or who to choose for it. I kinda have an idea of who I will choose, but I'm still not as certain as I'd like to be.
  
  I didn't get that done. Only surgery has been SRS, so I can't speak to this (haven't looked into it really either).
  
  >How did the appointment with the Thai psychiatrist go for the 2nd SRS letter? I'm kinda worried about that but that's mainly due to possible language barrier issues.
  
  It's really easy. They give you a pamphlet that has you do some drawings. They ask you about how long you've felt "as a woman" and things like that. I was pretty honest although embellished the "always wanted to be a woman" part a bit just to avoid potential issues. Don't get too worried about it. Seemed to be more of a paperwork/proper legal process kind of thing more than an in depth psycho analysis. It was maybe 30 minutes long. They speak broken english, but it's understandable and easy to communicate. Just don't use obscure words or get too far into your responses.
  
  >Also, this might be a bit of a long shot question, but if I'm with a guy that's thicker than the large dilator from Suporn, should I consider buying a bigger dilator?
  
  Your call. I've been with guys larger and thought about buying it as well. I'd say it depends on how much larger, as well as how frequent sex is. If you're having sex with this partner 2-3x week after month 6-9, then probably won't do much to help. If you're having sex with them sporadically or otherwise don't want to have to ease into sex with them, then pick up a large dilator.
  
  If you're comfortable with this partner, I'd personally probably just try it and work on it as it's a reason to have more sex. If it's a little more of a every so often partner then I might get it to make it easier when together.
  
  Hope this helps!

Sounds like fun! I'll have to do this later

1.) Something that is grey: Pelican Gray Nail Polish. (on private WL)

2.) Something reminiscent of rain: Shower Curtain is a barrier between the bathroom tiles and cascading, rain-like, waterfall that flows from the showerhead. (on dream WL)

3.) Something food related that is unusual: Candy Mold. Chocolate frogs, anyone? (on under $5 WL)

4.) Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself. Tell me who it's for and why. (Yes, pets count!): Ice Cream Maker. No ice cream for me because I started keto last week. My friends and family would benefit from this when I make them some delicious ice cream. (on dream WL)

5.) A book I should read! I am an avid reader, so take your best shot and tell me why I need to read it!: The Knife of Never Letting Go. It's book one of the Chaos Walking trilogy, which has rave reviews. Apparently it's a dark, dystopian book full of suspense. (on high priority WL)

6.) An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related!: Laser Finger Beams (not on WL)

7.) Something related to cats. I love cats! (keep this SFW, you know who you are...): Westside Warrior Nail Polish. Lions, which are really big cats, are warriors of the jungle. (on under $5 WL)

8.) Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it: Origami Star Paper. I like folding these, but once I make them into stars, I literally have nothing to do with them. There's jars of them all across my house and all I can do is look at them (on under $5 WL)

9.) A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why?: Song from Iron Man 3 Soundtrack. Everyone should see it because Iron Man + Tony Stark + RDJ = <3 (on digital WL)

10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain.: Spin-the-shot. If zombies attack, I would need to be drunk, so this would come in handy for some last minute fun before I turn into a brain eating zombie. Let's face it, I'm not surviving a zombie attack... (on $5-$10 WL)

11.) Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals: Coconut Oil. Everyone on the keto subreddit raves about this stuff. Being a newbie to this lifestyle, I feel that if so many people had great results using this oil, that it would help with my goals. (on $11-$25 WL)

12.) One of those pesky Add-On items: Anti-stress face mask (not surprisingly, found on my add-on WL)

13.) The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item. Why?: Globe Bar. I would feel like a super cool James Bond-esque spy who would have a secret room hidden behind a bookshelf. Plus I love alcohol and globes. (on dream WL)

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15.) Something smaller than a golf ball: Earrings. (on private WL)

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Edit: raffle phrase - fear cuts deeper than swords

I'm sorry you're having such a tough time! Learning about eating well can be really overwhelming. I've struggled with gaining weight at times too, so I can relate. I agree with some of the recommendations that have been posted so far (more frequent small meals, grains, bars, multivitamins).

My suggestions:

• Try to consume high-calorie foods. IMO, the most convenient sources of calories are foods like bananas (a fast way to get 100 kcal), avocados (if you can afford them, lol), dried fruit, dark chocolate - 250 kcal per serving, 225 kcal per serving, granola, rice, quinoa, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. If you can find a trail mix with nuts, dried fruit, and dark chocolate, that’s a great way to get in some calories!
  
  
• Eat healthy fats! Good sources of calories include nuts (especially almonds, macadamia nuts, and walnuts), nut butters (peanut butter, almond butter, etc.), and oils (olive oil, coconut oil). Honestly, one thing I've done before is to buy some coconut oil and eat a spoonful at a time (15ml has 123 kcal!). It doesn't taste like anything, so it's easy to eat, and it's a super-fast way to get calories.
  
  
• You mentioned trying but not being able to tolerate Ensure. I highly recommend other forms of liquid calories, such as protein shakes or pre-made smoothies. These are some I like:
  
  • Naked Juice smoothies - these contain good-for-you ingredients, and some of them are good sources of protein, too. They're high in sugar, but all of the sugar comes from the fruit (plus it sounds like you need sugar).
    
  • Innocent smoothies
    
  • Orgain protein shakes: These are pre-made (ready to drink) and have 140 kcal + 20g of protein. You can also get Orgain in powder form, which is probably more cost-effective, but less convenient.
    
  • Sunwarrior rice protein powder is dairy-free and vegan. It has less calories than the Orgain (80 kcal + 16g of protein per serving), but it's less expensive.
    
  • If you decide to try a protein powder, I recommend getting a shaker bottle like this one - they make it so much easier to mix up protein shakes.
    
    
• Definitely try some protein/snack bars, as /u/allycat-alison mentioned. I like Larabars, Luna/Clif bars, and Kind bars.
  
  
• Your energy is probably low for many reasons (not sleeping because of stress, feeling depressed, not eating enough/low blood sugar) - another reason may be having low iron. You could try an iron supplement and see if that helps. Another potential source of low energy is depleted B vitamins, so a B-complex supplement could also be beneficial. This is a multivitamin I found that’s a good source of B vitamins, vitamin D (also related to energy), AND iron. It also contains vitamin C, which helps your body absorb the iron.
  
  
• I know you said you didn’t want your family to find out (and unfortunately, keeping all of this to yourself is even more stressful!). I'm not going to advise you to talk to them, because I don’t know your situation. BUT, your family shouldn't get suspicious if they were to find out you had a physical - a physical is a standard thing that everyone should have regularly, IMO. I think it would be really helpful for you to have one, because your doctor can order bloodwork (again, totally standard/understandable/nothing that should raise eyebrows) and find out if there's anything contributing to your situation, like anemia or low thyroid function.
  
  
• Does your uni have a student health center/offer counseling? I'm in the U.S., and many here do. It's usually included in your tuition, and it's anonymous, so no one would have to know. I would go by your health center and see if they have any nutrition and/or counseling services, because it sounds like you don’t have anyone to talk to, and you should!!
  
  
• Lastly, remember that tobacco is proven to reduce appetite, so if you can, please try to take your friends' help with quitting tobacco. You could also try cessation products like nicotine gum, lozenges, or the patch. Did marijuana not help your appetite? I almost always get the munchies!

1. A mug! How is this cake related? Because you can make microwavable cake in a mug!
   
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3. J.K. Rowling's new book. DYING TO READ IT
   
4. You could totally use the sticks from these lollipops as chopsticks!
   
5. Animal print animal costume!
   
6. Purple!
   
7. My favorite game!
   
8. Nerdy fantasy books are my guilty pleasure
   
9. Lots of tools!
   
10. The Lion King!
    
11. Cascading hangers! My closet would be so compact and organized!
    
12. Dorky as it may be, coloring is my hobby!
    
13. SO MANY OPTIONS. I'm an art history nerd, a Disney nerd, a cat lady, an X-Files nerd, and a history dork--there are so many options for nerdy hahaha.
    
14. Organic extra virgin coconut oil!
    
15. Water bottle!
    
16. You wear a necklace!
    
17. Murder by Death is hilarious!
    
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    You're going to buy yourself this super interesting book!
    
    Happy happy cake day :D
    
    If I win, anything I linked OR anything from my wishlist would be an amazingggg prize :) I love everything on my wishlists!

You can cook a coconut oil extraction on a stove top on very low heat, but you have to watch it closely and stir very often. Consider making a double boiler, put a small pot into a big pot with simmering water. A slowcooker is just a safe way to prevent overheating the oil, though I would strongly recommend getting one not just for ABV but for cooking in general, especially for turning cheap cuts of meat from tough and terrible into mouthwateringly delicious.

Go to a heathfood or vitamin store like GNC and get some soy lecithin, grind up the ABV by hand if you have to or with a coffee grinder, mix coconut oil, ABV powder and lecithin in the small pot, put that into the bigger pot with water that is barely boiling or even a step down from boiling so it's too hot to keep your hand in but not yet boiling. Let it sit for 2 hours heating, stirring and topping off water after about an hour. Remove from the heat and let it cool, pop it in the freezer for at least 2 hours. Repeat the heat and freeze steps at least one more time.

You can substitute propylene glycol or vegetable glycerine if you can't find lecithin, you can even put nothing extra in but it wont be as potent. You can even forego the grinding and still get a good result, but if you have access to a freezer please do freeze it as it makes a huge difference. Heat > freeze > heat > freeze, it really helps release all the goodies as the freezer makes ice crystals that shreds the ABV on the cellular level.

Once you have your coconut oil (you can use cheap coconut oil, I use this stuff: http://amzn.com/B00A2A88ZW ), I also add in a few drops of lemongrass oil, some believe the myrcene in it helps with potency, even if that's bull it still helps make it smell better and helps with any burps you get eating the oil not tasting like ass. If you're the type that tends to get gas from eating ABV you can help a bit by pouring the hot oil through a cheese cloth lined wire mesh strainer, you'll have to go slow and help force the oil through with a rubber spatula or something like that since the oil will start to filter through very slowly.

Based on this and the things you've said in response to other comments, I'm getting a better feel for your wife's situation, and I don't think this is necessarily a true loss of libido situation.

FWIW, my own hunch is that most true cases of libido loss that don't have other medical causes are really cases of low-level chronic depression, or what the shrinks call "dysthemia," which comes with a general loss of the ability to feel pleasure from much of anything.

I went through this and I felt dead, no pleasure at all from things that normally felt good. When someone is in that kind of trap, the dysthemia needs to be treated before there's any hope of getting back to the point where sex is enjoyable. In fact, I think that's why CBT works so well as a treatment for low libido – it's very effective at treating mild depression without hitting people with meds that further reduce libido.

But the picture you have drawn is very different. Your wife is high cuddle, she's orgasmic, and after a good session in bed she's surprising herself by how much she has enjoyed it. She's not numb at all, she just has the brakes on almost all of the time and has a hard time shutting them off.

My read from this is that your wife's libido issue is mainly "just" baby stress and lack of time. It hits women with responsive desire especially hard because they have to shift gears and get aroused from a cold start, and there's usually not enough time without distractions.

If I'm right, then you mainly need to fix your circumstances. And that starts with coping with stress. One of the best ways is to learn to meditate and actually DO it for at least 10 minutes every day. Also do whatever you have to do so both of you get more sleep, more exercise, and more time in green spaces.

But the other essential piece of the puzzle is making time for yourselves without the kids in the house, preferably at least once a week. Sign up for a "Parents Night Out" evening daycare program, or the Saturday morning or afternoon version of the same thing. Google it. Many YMCAs, churches, temples, and synagogues do this one night or day a week, and it can cost as little as $20-30 in some areas. Or find a single mom or another couple with kids the same ages as yours and propose a swap: maybe they take your kids one evening or you take theirs the next morning, or vice versa.

Then when you do get the kids out of the house, pamper her or get her to pamper herself. Make it a mini-spa at the start, with a glass of wine and a long bubble bath, or whatever helps her relax and forget about the stress she's carrying. (Maybe she can get a head start on this while you drop off the kids.) But take it from another LL/RD: it's a LOT easier to get in the mood for sex if you've had an interval to relax first and you're already mellowed out!

> just having these conversations, particularly if they're framed as "why don't you want sex anymore?" is a form of pressuring her to have sex

Yup. It's so easy for it to come across as "You're broken and I'm trying to fix you so I'll get better sex." And I don't think more talk is what you need. I think instead of discussions you need to focus on actions that will actually change your circumstances.

Here's one simple option to think about in addition to the things I already mentioned (paraphrasing something a friend wrote yesterday):

• Get a good, inexpensive folding massage table, some coconut oil, and at least two nice big soft towels (if you don't already have some).
  
  
• Get a good book on sensual or erotic massage.
  
  
• Start practicing on each other. It feels wonderful and it can be a huge education about your partner's body and how to give her maximum pleasure.
  
  If I were in your shoes, I wouldn't discuss any of this with her until the table arrives. Make it something you did on impulse because you wanted to give her a treat, and then offer to give her a massage. Do NOT tie it to any kind of sex afterward! That will come eventually if you get her feeling more relaxed and open to sensual pleasure. Just make it a standing offer of free massages with no strings attached whenever she wants one.
  
  Have fun!
  
  
  
  
  

I worked at a theaterpub and got to work on developing the popcorn process for the theater. The best theater popcorn uses a coconut oil base as the popping fat. You want to use pure coconut oil or get a product like this or this. These products are primarily coconut oil with annatto for coloring, and they are solid at room temperature. They are better than regular oils or butter flavored liquid popping oil because the coconut oil tastes richer and more unctuous.

You also want to get Flavacol popcorn salt. This is a commercial product, and I've never seen it offered in retail, but you can get it from Amazon. Flavacol is a superfine powdered salt with butter flavoring and annatto. It's a finer grind than the popcorn salt sold in grocery stores. When you make popcorn, you add the coconut oil to the pot, heat it up, then add the popcorn and the Flavacol. It sticks to the kernels as they pop, and the popcorn doesn't need to be salted after popping.

Finally, the butter. You can't use just straight melted butter, because the water fraction of the butter will soak into the popcorn and make it soggy. You need to use clarified butter. Melt a pound or so of butter in a pot on the stove, and let it simmer for awhile. You want to let the water underneath the butterfat reduce and boil away, but you don't want to let all of it boil away or the butter will burn. You want to allow the milk sugar in the water to begin to caramelize. This will flavor the butterfat with a wonderful, nutty aroma. Once that happens, let the butter cool, then pour off the fat. Use this clarified butter to butter your popcorn. It won't make the kernels soggy. You can refrigerate any leftover butter tightly sealed for next time.

Once you have butter on the popcorn, you can add flavorings. But anything you use needs to be very finely pulverized. That's why Kraft-style powdered cheese is so popular. Even powdered parmesan cheese like you get in the green can is too coarse to really stick, but you can pulverize it finer in a food processor.

One of my favorite seasonings is bacon, cheese and chive. The bacon needs to be fried crisp and drained well, then frozen before processing. You can't get it quite as fine as parmesan before it balls up, but you can get it close enough. Then pulverize some good parmesan, Reggiano or Grana Padana. Mix together the bacon and parmesan with some Kraft-style powdered cheese, dehydrated chives, black pepper, cayenne and a hint of garlic powder to taste. You can add a little cornstarch to this mixture to keep it from clumping.

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If you like popcorn, you should try mushroom popcorn which pops up rounder. It's not my personal favorite, but it's used by lots of kettle corn companies, and the shape is distinctive.

Here's a good recipe for butter toffee popcorn. It's better than caramel corn, because butter, and the candy coating is more crispy. This recipe includes peanuts, so it's like Cracker Jack, only better. I've made this with alder smoked salt and toasted chopped almonds/pecans instead of peanuts, and it's a big hit. Sort of like smokehouse almonds with caramel corn.

I hope you will try a kale smoothie!! They are hella nutritious. Here is my jam: buy a head of kale at the store (purple is the bomb), take it home, cut off the stems, wash it, dry it, chop it up, and put it in a big Ziploc bag. Then i stash it in the freezer, so it stays good and never goes bad or wilts. I keep an old protein powder scoop (1/4 cup) in the Ziploc, and throw 2 scoops in my morning smoothie. You can use any protein powder you like; i use Jay Robb whey or egg white powder. I also put some grass-fed unflavored gelatin because a lot of the keto/paleo sites recommended it. I also add a few (about 1/8 cup) of frozen blueberries to help the flavor.

Make sure you leave enough space in the jar for it to blend properly. My Ninja individual jar has a "max fill" line which is helpful. blend the shit out of it or else you'll get the "liquid salad" effect. I will add some Kerrygold butter, or olive oil, or coconut oil to the shake if I need more fat that day.

I used a Magic Bullet blender for a long time, then I upgraded to a Ninja, which is what I use now. Someday i want to get a Blendtec or a Vitamixer, but I don't have six hundo to throw down on a fucking blender.

I buy the Nature's Way brand of coconut oil, to me it tastes pretty coconutty. I tried to get my dad to eat some, because MCTs help with memory in addition to all the other amazing things they do, but the stubborn old man won't eat it because he is convinced it will make him fat. That shit is like catnip to me, I love it. I love all the other great "fat bomb" recipes folks post on here. Good luck!!

Big ups to my friend Ren, who is the single hardcorest Yurucamp fan I know, for providing advice and involving a friend of hers who made this for their own Yurucamp re-enactment last winter. Original recipe: https://cookpad.com/recipe/5012229

I hate it when recipe bloggers do their life story before the recipe. Here's what you came for, extra info follows thereafter. Amazon links to harder-to-find goods included, but you can find this stuff at any decent Asian market. All I'm going to say is that if you like cooking and you like Yurucamp, you absolutely have to try this before you die.

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INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tbsp (or more) chili garlic oil/chili oil/rayu/etc.

1 clove garlic, minced or pressed

1" peeled fresh ginger, minced (or if you have it, 1 teaspoon of ginger paste)

1/4 lb ground pork (we omitted this due to medical dietary concerns)

1 tbsp doubanjiang (You can double this if you like it really spicy

1 1/4 cups cold water

1/4 pound tofu, cut into 1/2" cubes (doesn't have to be perfect)

4 tbsp goma shabu/sesame dipping sauce (If you understandably don't want to pay $20 for this, you can make it yourself - this looks like it's easy enough to do using tahini as a base)

2 packets miso ramen flavoring from ramen packets (if you can get it from a local Asian market, get the kind that comes with the fresh [not freeze-dried] noodles so you can cook the noodles in the broth, otherwise substitute with 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and a little bit of sake or dry white wine)

1 tsp chicken bouillon/stock powder (I use and highly recommend Better than Bouillon paste, it's lower in sodium and lasts forever in the fridge)

4 leaves Napa cabbage, thick white parts cut out from the leaves

A handful of bean sprouts

Fresh mushrooms (We usually use enoki and shitake, but if you don't have access to those, regular button mushrooms or baby bella will work fine)

Scallions, sliced into 3" sections (Don't use leeks, they're not the same, but if you can get access to Tokyo negi/naga negi, that's the real stuff)

Pork gyoza or similar potstickers, thawed to room temperature or fresh and not frozen (as many as you can fit around the rim)

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1. Cut the cabbage into thin slices. Keep the white core parts separate from the green leafy parts.
   
2. Cut the roots off of the mushrooms if they have them, remove stems from shitake/button/baby bella.
   
3. Heat a nabe pot or stock pot over medium-high heat. When hot, add the sesame oil and swirl to coat.
   
4. Add the garlic and ginger to the oil. Stir, cooking until fully aromatic (1-2 minutes at most)
   
5. Add the ground pork, stirring to break up chunks. Cook it until it's cooked all the way through and no longer pink.
   
6. Add the doubanjiang and stir to coat. Cook for a minute, stirring constantly.
   
7. Add the water and increase the heat to medium-high. Bring to a boil.
   
8. Add the goma shabu, chicken stock, miso ramen flavoring/substitute paste, and chicken stock. Stir well and bring to a boil.
   
9. Put the tofu, mushrooms, white parts of the cabbage, and dumplings into the pot. Cover, lower the heat to medium, and cook for 3 minutes.
   
10. Put the scallions, green cabbage parts, and bean sprouts into the pot, cover, and cook for 3 minutes more.
    
11. Top with chili oil/chili garlic oil. Serve it up, and save some of the broth to cook noodles in to finish it off.
    
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    This can't be beat served in a nabe pot over a portable gas burner, family-style, but you can easily just do this in a normal pot. I doubled the recipe to feed four people, and used some different toppings/ingredients. It scales up well, just make sure you don't go over the rim of your pot.
    
    In terms of quantity of toppings, ;ess is more, and I found this out the hard way. Don't overload with everything, you can easily just use half of what you prep and add more to cook after everyone takes their first share. Also, the dumplings tend to fall apart if cooked too long, so go for them first.
    
    Also the Shimarin scooter figure is getting made, erryone get hype

1. I use the following, in order of preference: butter (4tbsp), heavy whipping cream (1/3 cup), avocado oil (1/4 cup). All are great but butter is aweome.
   
2. If you order the weekly special (10% off) and grab 4 bags (5% off) you'll get both discounts. There are coupons out there occasionally as well. Without coupons it works out to 84 servings at $2.69 cents before your fat/oil source. If you go with Baja Precious avocado oil from Amazon, with subscribe and save it works out to $0.55 per serving. That's $9.70/day if you do 3 shakes. Now Ultra Omega 3 works out to $0.23 per day bring you to $9.93 per day.
   
3. Immersion blender is the way to go. I spent the first month using shaker/blender bottles. It's slow and doesn't always fully mix. Immersion blenders are super easy to clean and it takes me about 3 minutes (or less) to fully clean with hot water and dish soap.
   
   I use a gallon pitcher, add (1.5 cups avocado oil or 2 cups of Darigold heavy whipping cream or 24 tablespoons of melted Kerrygold Irish Grass Fed salted butter), 6 scoops of ketochow, fill it 3/4 of the way full with water, give it 60 seconds with the immersion blender, let it sit for 2 minutes, and do another 60 seconds with the immersion blender. Then it goes into 6 bottles which is good for 2 days worth. I usually do 3 pitchers for 18 total servings, or 6 days.
   
   I normally don't need anything else to get me through the day, but I keep extra stuff in the refrigerator if do need a snack, or I'll replace one of my Ketochow servings with a combo of bacon, eggs, cheese, and veggies.
   
   I am lazy AF so I also regularly visit Costco and buy bags of Babybel cheese minis (regular, white cheddar, and light), packages of Kirkland precooked bacon, and boxes of Kirkland peeled hard boiled eggs. I also buy cauliflower, broccoli, and avocados for snacks. I'll occasionally grab a few rotisserie chickens, cut them in half while they're still warm, and refrigerate them, and have half as a meal when I'm craving something more substantial than Ketochow. 350f for 30 minutes heats them up perfectly.
   
   I recommend https://keto-calculator.ankerl.com/ to figure out your macros and deficits and cronometer.com to track your dailies.
   
   I've lost 31 pounds in just under 3 months eating mostly just 3 ketochow servings a day with a few supplements (omega 3, magnesium, fiber capsules). Started at 210 and I'm now 179 (46m, 5'10", goal weight 170, possibly 160).
   
   The only downside I've encountered is having to buy a bunch of sealed bottles (and having to wash them).

Not necessarily lifting related, but examining your diet in-depth is the best way to figure out what supps you should spend money on.

My analysis of my own diet suggests I am deficient in vitamin K, vitamin D, vitamin C, and thiamin. I get plenty of omega-3's from my diet.

My top picks for supplements then are vitamin K and vitamin D (I do not go into the sun... death from melanoma in my family). To get more thiamine I've just been trying to eat more pork (beef is not a fantastic source, so I've been trying to expand my horizons a bit... lol). I don't worry about vitamin C.

Vitamin K is not cheap, but vitamin D is. It's easy to get vitamin K from greens if you like rabbit food... I do not.

For lifting, creatine hasn't helped me much so far, but I did gain a lot of (lean) weight when I started taking it, and it made me look huge. Creatine is super cheap, too. There are cheap sources of coconut oil out there, just avoid the boutique buzzwords like "extra virgin." I bought this stuff.

An electric one? I don't quite follow. None of the safety razors are electric in nature. In terms of difficulty, the rule of thumb seems to be, shaving the first week, you should spend about 30 minutes, and as time moves on, skill improves, you can cut it down to 5-10 minutes.

This hobby costs as much as you want it to cost. It'll be a high up front cost since you need to purchase the razor, but to participate in this hobby, all you really need is 1.The safety razor 2.The blades. The safety razor can range from a few dollars if you buy a vintage razor 70+ years old and clean it up yourself, a cheap $10-15 chinese razor, or a $20-40 Edwin Jaeger, Merkur, or Parkur razor. It's recommended to buy a MULTI-BLADE pack, because every razor blade brand will work differently for each individual. It is up to you to experiment with the dozen + brands available to find which blade is best suited for you. However, given that you'll suck at shaving starting off, that's also a bit hard to tell. My only recommendation should you choose to get a multi blade pack is to USE FEATHER BLADES LAST. They're the sharpest brand. If you want to get into the whole hobby, with the brush, the soaps, the after shave, etc, It'll run somewhere around $100. If you're cheap like me, a razor + multi blade pack would run you somewhere around $50. I haven't invested in a brush + bowl + etc yet, (again I'm pretty cheap), but I buy Coconut oil in this big tub to shave with. It's much cheaper than the tiny bottles of pre-shave oil you can buy, and works well as a hair/skin moisturizer/cooking oil as well. I also use witchhazel as an aftershave, I personally use the cheaper $5 Dickinson brand, but many seem to prefer $10 Thayer.

That said, It's more about preparation/skill to get a good shave than the money you throw at the hobby. It's a hobby meant to save money overtime while being healthier for your skin and being environmentally friendly. Many however, get sucked into starting a whole collection of razors, products, and the like and spend hundreds. Whereas others try to go cheap like me, or ULTRA cheap (Some people try to get 10+ shaves out of the same 5 cent razor blade, when they should be getting somewhere around 3-6 shaves). It is up to you.

Item needed, in my Wish I May, Wish I had WL

Coconut Oil, in my Hair and Face WL

I don't hate, but I do dread August 1-4. My mother passed away August 1, 2004 and her funeral was on the 4th. To date those 4 days were the worst I've ever spent on this planet and even now 9 years later those days are very hard to get through.

I love August 23rd because it is my Mamaw Louise's birthday. She is turning 82 in a couple of days. For majority of my life I lived across the street from her, so I spent A LOT of time over at her house. I would even sneak out at night to go sit with her while she knitted/crocheted/crafted. She has been my best friend since, well the day I was born I guess. I love getting to celebrate her.

And I also love August because it does start marking the end of summer. Even though here in South Louisiana we still have to worry about hurry-canes, and deal with humidity and heat until practically November. There's something great about crossing from August to September to get you in the fall frame of mind.

Happy Birthday month to you and your brother! Thanks for the contest.
31 days for Augustus

Sure! I personally use [trader joes] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007UWNBYS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1/176-3360111-0316351?qid=1412091807&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40) coconut oil, but you can also get it cosmetic grade. You'll probably get a number of results if you just search it.

I use it for a great number of things, the main ones being

• a mask for my hair. This usually consists of me microwaving it until it's warm and liquidy, and massaging it into my scalp and bringing it down to the ends. It doesn't need to be soaked in the stuff, just damp. This works best on my hair right from a warm shower, because it will be slightly damp and the hair shaft soaks up the oils better. Try to leave it in for a few hours, or better yet, sleep in it.
  
  
• a moisturizer. My skin is very acne prone, and gets irritated very easily. The oil surprisingly never breaks me out, and leaves my skin baby soft. It's best to do this as a nigh time thing though, because it takes a while to soak in and applying makeup over it is problematic at best.
  
  
• a substitute for shaving cream. The shave is soo close and my legs are like 10x smoother. Seriously you have to try this, softest legs ever.
  
  

1. Ferrets are itchy animals. What you've described is pretty normal. However, if you feel it is excessive, try incorporating an oil into their diet. Salmon oil or coconut oil are both excellent for improving fur and skin condition. Dosage is no more than 1/4 tsp at a time, no more than 2-3x a week. (to get them to try it, rub it on their nose so they are forced to lick it off. don't be discouraged if they don't take to it right away)
   
   
2. It's never too late to re-train a ferret. They are very smart animals.. just stubborn. If your ferret is refusing to use the box then it's time to re-evaluate the supplies you use. They are seriously one of the pickiest animals I've ever known in terms of what is acceptable litter box conditions.
   
   What kind of boxes and litter are you using? Where are the litter boxes placed?
   
   Box size, in my opinion, is the biggest factor in whether or not a ferret will use the box reliably. Most ferrets prefer to be able to get their entire bodies into the box and have room to turn around. A lot of the smaller triangle and square boxes don't allow room for this. I personally use a cat sized litter box. It doesn't have to be a jumbo sized one or anything, just a regular cat sized box. I used a scissors to cut away part of the wall in the front so they can get in and out of it easily. Since I started using cat boxes about 2 years ago, my ferrets have been amazing with going in the box. There hasn't been an accident in months.
   
   Next on the importance list is box location. Please keep in mind that ferrets are burrowing creatures. They like places that are dark and enclosed. The reason why ferrets back up into a corner to potty is because their ancestors in the wild are actually solitary creatures. Backing up to potty allows them to keep an eye on their environment so they aren't vulnerable to attack. Ferrets still have some of that instinctual behavior, so having a box with high walls, and putting it in a corner will help a lot. Just as an example, I have a box in my closet and one underneath an end table.
   
   It's also important to note that sometimes it's easiest on everyone involved to just give in to them. If they have chosen a place to potty, and they do this continually.. just put a box there. It will make them happy and save your sanity and your floor. I see so many people who are vehement about forcing their ferret to go to a specific place to potty. They are hilariously stubborn animals. They will not let you win that battle.
   
   As for litter type: many ferrets do great with pelleted litters, many do not. My ferrets do not like pelleted litters, and so I switched to a scoopable litter made from walnut shells and it made an absolute world of difference. Also, if you are using pelleted litters, be sure that you are completely dumping out the box and refilling it every 3-4 days. Perhaps consider trying a new litter type? Be sure to mix the old with the new 50/50 for a few days so they don't get the idea of digging in it.
   
   (Just a note, since there's always someone who want to try to tell me that scoopable litters are bad: they aren't. The things to avoid in litters: anything made from cedar, anything made from clay, anything that is artificially scented, and anything that contains "crystals". Natural litters made from things like wheat, corn, or walnut shells are safe (Swheat Scoop, World's Best Cat Litter, and Blue Buffalo walnut shell litters are I think the most commonly used) - they do not harden and expand like clay litters. The clumps fall apart fairly easily, and if a ferret for whatever reason decides to dive in - they are made from natural materials that aren't going to harm them.)
   
   That's just my 2c. Using a scoopable litter, a cat sized box, and keeping the litter boxes in covered places works for me. I legitimately cannot remember the last time my ferrets missed the box.

My general rule is to try not to exceed a dollar a pound for food, but of course there are some exceptions.And stockpile when prices are good - it's really hard to switch all at once to a new diet on a budget, because you end up having to pay full retail costs for everything. Once you start stocking up though, the costs keep dropping as more and more of what you eat comes from deals you found.

A couple months ago, I got a gallon of organic coconut oil on sale for $17.50, free shipping with amazon prime. I see it's gone up some, now it's $23.39. Looking at the site, I see that's the price for 1 gallon, but if you get two gallons, it's $247. (WTF?) It's not virgin, but if you're okay with coconut oil that's slept around a bit, it's a good deal.

https://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Coconut-Refined-Gallon/dp/B01766NTU8/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1494276794&sr=8-2&keywords=Nutiva%2BOrganic%2BCoconut%2BOil&th=1

I make my own yogurt, so it's just the cost of milk, $1.99 per gallon give or take. Once you start making it, you can share in the collective outrage of DIY yogurt people at the $1 per 5-6 oz price stores charge for milk, just because they let it ferment for a day.

A few years back, chia seeds were $10 for a 1 pound jar at walgreens in a black friday deal, but you also got $10 in store credit when you bought them, so kindasorta free. The same week they had some other items that were ten dollars, but free after store credit too. We have approximately 50,000 walgreens within biking distance of my house, I just pedaled from one to another flipping the deals back and forth, and stockpiled the chia seeds, gave some to my daughter, and the rest haven't gone off yet. They seem to last a long time. :)

Flax seeds I stocked on up when they were $1.29 a pound in a manager's special.

Hummus - I buy dried chickpeas and make my own, so it's maybe 50 cents for a pound of hummus after you add in some other ingredients.

This week campari tomatoes are free at meijer after using a coupon so I got two pounds.

Generally, for fruits, vegetables, and chicken and pork I try to stick to $1 a pound. Sometimes for beef I go up to $2 a pound.

I've stopped eating shrimp because of contamination concerns: http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2015/04/consumer-reports-tests-find-60-percent-of-frozen-shrimp-contaminated-with-bacteria/#.WRDftuXytPY

I do have a case of tilapia (10 lb box) in my freezer that I bought at $1.69 a pound at an arabic market, which might be just as unclean as shrimp though.

Definitive research that moisturizing your skin in general will have an effect on deep skin tears such as stretch marks has not been discovered as of yet. That's the scientific consensus as far as I've been able to find.

At the same time, it is also true that keeping your skin moisturized and healthy as much possible is the best way to let it heal and stay tight and flexible. To that end I drink lots of water for internal moisture and use the best possible moisturizer on the outside. My anecdotal evidence is that I see a difference in a short time period using coconut oil. It is a healthy, natural way to keep my skin feeling amazing. I would use it even if I didn't have stretch marks.

It's best to use organic virgin non-refined coconut oil that can easily be found online.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EO5Q64/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also great for cooking! Try it and see what you think.

Do a reddit search in /r/keto for stretch marks and you can read lots of other opinions.

I've always had very fine and dry hair, so my regimen would not work for most girls.

I was horrified when I discovered that my hair was falling out an inch after the root due to straightening my hair twice a week. I was very upset because I've never failed to use heat protectant on my hair and always used the lowest heat setting. Clumps of hair were falling into the sink after every styling session.

My old method was to wash my hair every 3 days and straighten it. At the end of the day I would put my hair up in a braid to avoid having the styling fall out over night. I used a lot of hairspray, shampoo, and conditioner. In retrospect this was way too many products.

I work from Monday until Friday every week, and have weekends off. Therefore, Friday night my hair is kind of oily but it looks and smells clean. After my last client is finished I put some coconut oil in my hair for one or two hours and spend some time brushing the natural oils to the ends of my hair. It looks terrible at this point. When the time is up I wash the coconut oil out of my hair with my shampoo and conditioner. I normally never have to do this more than once. After this my hair is so soft, shiny, and beautiful.

The rest of the weekend I spend putting it up in a French Braid and washing with water twice a day. After it is dry again on Sunday night, I put it in three inch hair rollers and spray lightly with water. This sets my hair to give it Hollywood waves. Most of the time I'll have to lightly heat style the front strands of my hair. I also finish it off with two drops of coconut oil to give it some extra shine. After this my hair is ready to be put in pin curls for the night and I never spend more than 5 minutes in the morning.


For me, 5 days never gets my hair greasy because I never go to the gym to work out and rarely sweat. My apartment is always cool. I think this contributes to why I can last two days longer than most girls. My individual strands of hair are very fine, but my hair per square inch is quite thick. This is a terrible combination to control, so the above method works best for me.

My products:

Redken Extreme Shampoo

Redken Extreme Conditioner

Barlean's Coconut Oil
(I have the giant versions of all of these. I bought the salon container of Redken and haven't had to buy new shampoo or conditioner in 7 months because it's so huge. They must weight 5 pounds each!)

In all seriousness, washing your hair every day sounds nice, but it's extremely excessive. People with really thick strands and oily hair can get away with it, but I've never really heard of people actually washing their hair with shampoo every day unless they work out at the gym every morning and sweat a lot. I think most girl wash their hair with conditioner for three days, and then shampoo it. I have a friend who started balding because she washed her hair with a lot of shampoo once or twice a day since she heard that's what she should be doing. It wasn't. Please don't do this.

Please make sure you bath every night at least. I know I shouldn't have to say this, but someone may read this and think they only have to shower twice a week. I bathe once in the morning and once at night, but put my hair up so it doesn't get wet. You don't want to stink, you just want to keep yourself healthy. Plus, a nice bath really helps you relax. A lot of girls mention that 'swimming in your own sweat and grime' is disgusting. I don't really know how much dirt you can get on you within six to eight hours, but doing it twice a day should be more than enough, especially if you are using soap and washing it off.

Avocado Oil is amazing! I literally drink it by the gallon! And by the way, it is only 39 cents per oz if you buy it like this :) Walmart also has various brands for about the same price, if you have a Walmart near you.

The reason Avocado Oil is amazing is for the following reasons:

• It has a great fat profile (being mostly mono-unsaturated fats which are superior to poly-unsaturated)
  
• It has almost no taste, which makes it great for cooking and for protein shakes (or keto meal replacement shakes which is what I use it for)
  
• It is relatively inexpensive (see link in prior paragraph above)
  
• It is inoffensive and very neutral to your stomach. The keto meal replacement shake I use recommended heavy cream but in large quantities, myself (and many others) get digestive issues. With avocado oil, no such issues whatsoever.
  
• It has absolutely 0 carbs compared to other fat sources like heavy cream, etc. This means getting into keto and staying in keto faster and easier, as well as more ketones, if that is important to you.
  
• And it has a great Omega 3 to Omega 6 ratio, compared to other fat sources, especially when you take into account the benefits above (taste etc). Link: https://theconsciouslife.com/omega-3-6-9-ratio-cooking-oils.htm
  
  More great discussions if interested.
  
  

Thank you!

This stuff is great

Choose subscribe & save (just pick deliver every 6 months) on the right and you'll get 15% off + free shipping. And it literally takes 30 seconds to go into your account options and delete the subscription if you want.

I use it now for pretty much everything I cook on the stove. It can be used in baking as a substitute for butter as well. It's supposedly amazing for your skin, hair and nails. Just google "health benefits of extra virgin coconut oil" and you'll definitely be intrigued.

The Baja Precious gallon bottle seems to be the best, although I have not tried it. I'm using their sweet almond oil gallon though, which is really great. A little cheaper.

Baja Precious Sweet Almond Oil:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XLJWBGI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Baja Precious Avocado:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MNTRVPS?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Not many people know that I make a lot of my own products. I don't trust chemicals, so I make most of my own cleaning products. I also make my own toothpaste, body wash, hair and face products, etc. I make a lot of them using coconut oil. It's such an amazing item and it can be used a million different ways. I especially love the toothpaste I make from it. It makes my teeth feel so clean. Another thing I like to do with it is mix in a little sugar to make a lip or face/body scrub. It tastes like frosting. Its SO good. And coconut oil is much healthier than other oils. I dont use any other oils or butter/margarine anymore. It has all been replaced with coconut oil.

Thanks for the contest. Have a beautiful day!!!

This IMO is the best! No sensations numb from thick lube, increased sensations I believe compared to what I've used (KY, Astroglide) Make sure to get unrefined.

I use this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DS842HS

Don't use it for sex IF there are condoms involved. Some say yeast infections may happen, but my wife is prone to them and doesn't have issues.

Not sticky, not filmy, and super easy to clean up. Do it. Trust us. It's the best, I wish I had it sooner in my life.

I'll add to this, especially for the Afro-Americans out there.

 

Shavers...

 

After all of the cordless electric shavers I've used over the years, my Remington F5-5800 Foil Shaver gives me the smoothness shave I've ever had without using an actual razor. I finish off by edging up and trimming with a [Philips Norelco G370] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FED5DU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_F702AbWT46ATE) (it was <$100 and it's probably outdated by now) I've used it for ~4-7 years and dropped it a few times. It leaves the skin a bit rough, though, but I've rarely ever nicked myself with it (if at all).

 

Instructions & Maintenance...

 

Read the instructions and follow proper maintenance (brush, clean, oil, etc.). Always.
And for the record, both of my shavers are easy to clean. The Remington requires more effort, especially once a month, but the Phillips only requires a quick brushing (I add Andis Clippers Clipper Oil). The "hardest" part is letting the Remington dry for so long before putting the head back on. Don't brush the clippers while it's on, btw. Seriously, you'll ruin the brush and end up needing to replace it.

 

Battery Life...

 

If the instructions say to let the battery die before its first charge, I do so. If it says to fully charge it for X hours before its first use, I do so. Now, people of Reddit had a particular conversation about battery life once. I never looked into the matter myself, but I started practicing it with all of my chargeable devices. After the initial required drain (if instructed), I always charge it after it hits 30-50%. I do my best to never let it drain completely to 0%. The idea is that the battery will actually degrade much quicker if it drains to 0% and will need to be replaced sooner. Feel free to call me a fool on this one, but please explain your reasoning.

 

Razers & Magic Shave...

 

This one requires a story or warning.
I wet shaved with my brother's razor when I was in high school because my cordless one (probably a Phillips) wouldn't work properly when I put it back together after taking the top apart for a full-ish cleaning for the first and last time (the school started reinforcing its facial hair policy).

Though it was my first time, and I shaved against the grain, I didn't cut myself or apply anything to my skin before or after. My face was so smooth that I kept touching it. Three days later, I start noticing bumps. By the fifth day, I had full on razor bumps everywhere I originally shaved. Bump Stopper II took a month or so to really any progress and around three months to really make an impact, but it left my skin dry and very flaky. Eventually, I moved to Skin Tight Razor Bump Ointment Extra Strength. It burned like hell in the beginning, but showed better progress. That and washing my face daily with soap and a towel of course.

Since I still had to shave, I just went over the bumps with a shaver and routinely wiped the blood away. Due to a barber's suggestion, I started using Bump Fighter Razors. He warned me that they were going to miss some hairs, but it worked well enough.

At some point, I was recommended (powder blue) Magic Shave because it would "eat those bumps up" (oh, boy). This stuff stinks, flakes all over the place, and can tear up your skin if you aren't careful. I tore a descent sized section of my skin off when I dragged a wet towel down my chin at the wrong angle once. I could see the skin sitting intact in the towel with the inner-end of my hairs barely sticking out of it. Was a really weird moment. That section of my face was pink and hairless for awhile before it healed over. Looked funny on my lovely complexion. For the record, I only used it every three or four days. Three is the minimum, IIRC.

If you're going to use Magic Shave, use a wet towel to wipe it off (prepare to rinse repeatedly), designate a magic shave cup that is to be used for nothing else, consider only wearing boxers, bring a broom and dust pan, and stay in one room or outside. Hell, turn the vent on, you stinky mutt. Overall, I do not recommend Magic Shave's original formula (powder blue). I cannot speak for its powder gold fragrant or creme light fresh scent version, though.

Now for razers...
I started using the cheap pack of (dark blue) Gillette dual-blade razers from Walmart in high school. They worked very well. Here are my instructions: Shave with the grain, rinse the blades after every stroke, thoroughly rinse the blades after you're done, wipe them carefully with a toilet paper to get extra crud off, and let air dry somewhere. Hell, thanks to another Reddit conversation, I kept a short round plastic container of isopropyl alcohol around in college to "shake" the razer in as a finishing touch of cleanliness. Supposedly, the alcohol evaporates after awhile, so I just let it air dry after that (read the 4/24/18 edit at the bottom). The blades lasted a pretty long time doing all of this before I need to pull out a new razor. That combined with how cheap they were...

 

Razer Bumps / Ingrown Hairs...

 

I found that daily shaving, Skin Tight creme, and actually washing or just wiping my face with a clean damp paper towel kept the bumps from fully returning. A trick I discovered to get rid of the ones that lingered was to grow my facial hair out. It looked awful for a month since the bumps returned as the hair grew (they might have been curling into the skin), but there's a point where the bumps start to recede into the skin and all you have is a full beard (minus some areas of the lower neck). Now just maintain it or shave it off. What you'll find is a smooth face with practically no bumps. You must keep the hairs from growing back, though (and maybe wash your face?). Mess that up, and the lingering bumps will return.

Oh, to hell with Bump Stopper II and don't bother with Skin Tight. My physician recommended Tend Skin Solution after I graduated college, and, let me tell you, it works better than both. I hear the ingredients aren't that bad for your health either.

 

My Routine...

 

I wash my hair (including facial) with Bubble & Bee's hard water shampoo (the price is worth it, especially since it lasts for a surprisingly long time), pour on and rub in their vinegar rinse ratio (a fourth of the bottle tops; it's optional when you purchase the shampoo), wash that out, apply Nature's Way Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil to my facial and scalp hair while still damp/wet (I'm not 100% certain about using it on the scalp yet; used to use AVEDA Dry Remedy Daily Moisturizing Oil twice or thrice a week), brush my facial hair (soft bristles for the cheeks and neck; medium bristles for the beard and moustache) once in the morning, and apply Tend Skin Solution twice a day with cotton balls.

I should be using the foil shaver daily, but I don't always. Hence why I brush my cheeks and neck.

 

In closing...

 

If you're close to (or cool with) any Afro-American males, especially ones who've just started growing facial hair, consider having them read this so they can learn from my mistakes. Those razor bumps were rather unsightly.

 

tl;dr: Use Tend Skin Solution for razor bumps, wash your face, follow instructions, foil shavers leave smoother skin, read the section on battery life, don't shave against the grain with a razor, and don't use magic shave or bump stopper II.

 

EDIT (4/24/18):
About my shaving cleanup steps. I later realized that letting the isopropyl alcohol dry on the razer caused the blades to dull quicker, so I started rinsing them off and wiping them with toilet paper a second time as the final step.

I use a trimmer as well but razor on the boys. Coconut oil firstly is great for everything, lotion, face, cleanser, lube, and helps a little for shaving. I have used conditioner but currently use this. Coconut oil at BJs same brand and here as well. Stuff smells like toasted coconut which is a great thing.

The machine isn't totally necessary unless you want it for aesthetics, or for its ability to keep popcorn warm. You can get similar results by making it homemade on the stove-top though and you'd save a lot of money. Easier clean-up, too.

That said, I'm not too sure about good popcorn machines, but here are some popular options for good popping oil, salt, and kernels:

Oil:
https://www.amazon.com/Snappy-Popcorn-Colored-Coconut-Gallon/dp/B003C4UDEY

Salt:
https://www.amazon.com/Gold-Medal-Prod-Flavacol-Seasoning/dp/B004W8LT10

Kernels:
https://www.amazon.com/Orville-Redenbacher-Popcorn-Kernel-Original/dp/B0098IOL2S

And if you're interested in the stove-top method, I wrote a blog about the technique here:

http://mycomfortfoods.blogspot.com/2016_08_01_archive.html

Happy popping!

Well, as I wrote, there are some kinds that taste good (once the acquisition o' de taste is in effect yo) and the other that is just mildly singed grease. (not bad and not de best)
If you don't find a brand/type you like that way you can always flavor as the cashews (though those are high in carbs) post ahead of this mentioned.
your link wasn't specific enough - do you work for nutiva? 'cause it brought me to the homepage. It's cool, I dont' go on Reddit very often because of all the trolls and mean people but suffice it to write is that my experience is that if you find a tasty one like this http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Organic-Coconut-Ounce/dp/B003B3OOPA
and you aren't a pussy, you can have spoonfuls as a supplementation quick and easy. I hate grease and dairy in my coffee and that is the only reason I'm saying once your palette can handle it, it's best to have the option in the morning or whenever.
Buy one brand for cooking, buy one brand for supplementation, and figure out which brand is best for sexy time. I won't be back so good luck.

Let me start by saying, I don't have a background in hair. If anyone has professional experience and frowns upon my products- share what you know. I wish I could teach you how I do it, Bacon but even though I can't- I can share my products!

-I have the first generation of this hair dryer (The key to a hair dryer is the nozzle that directs the heat at the end) You can probably use any brand that you have already or prefer as long as you have that attachment

-Ceramic core natural bristle hair brush, I have had mine for so long that they no longer sell it but this one is very similar.

-Blow dry clips to separate hair out into four sections while wet (You can probably make more sections if you would prefer it. I just use the same 4 clips because I only bought one packet) Any clips will work, honestly.

-Bed Head Volumizing Cream

- Sun Bum Heat Protector

I do a deep conditioning mask every other week to keep it healthy and don't use bleachy hair dye because my hair is dark and I'm not adventurous enough to bother. You can use any deep conditioner you like. I just use raw coconut oil. I slather it on, on every other Sunday evening and keep it on for about half an hour before taking a shower and shampooing/conditioning like normal.

Checkout youtube for tutorials and happy blow drying!!

This booster carseat would prove extremely useful, as my son has outgrown his toddler one. Also, with a new baby coming it will be nice to have a carseat that is easier to work for the big brother. :) It's on my high priorities wishlist.

Either that or this coconut oil on my $10+ wishlist. I hear it does amazing things and I'd really love to have some! And I bet you could find a use or two for it, as well.

This might seem a little weird but screw it, I need coconut oil.

As most people in this sub already know, I cut all my hair off last month when my Dad died. I'm happy I could fulfill one of his last wishes but I went from waist length to above shoulders hair and I pine for it daily like you'd pine for a lost love.

Coconut oil is an insanely awesome deep conditioner and I'm trying anything to keep my hair healthy and growing as fast as possible.

I use to order mine from amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Coconut-54-Ounce-Containers/dp/B003QDRJXY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1343706010&sr=8-4&keywords=coconut+oil

It's a good deal if you subscribe and save.

1 tablespoon is 130 calories. I would start off with one tablespoon a day for a week. Eat it when you normally feel sluggish. It will not hurt you to eat more, some people eat 3 or more tablespoons a day. But I think I've read if you eat high doses at the beginning it may lead to having-to-poo-to-much syndrome.

The point is, if you want to sustain lo-carb and not have the keto-flu, MCTs are your best option. Eventually your body will get out of the flu and you won't have to rely on MCTs for energy, your body will be able to use fats and protein effeciently for energy. But you may not want to stop eating coconut oil because it's awesome.

If your not in the US, Iherb.com has good prices on it with good shipping.

you can honestly use any good brand with good reviews on amazon.

i have purchased this and this since i am based in france. i use coco butter as a cream for my face, hair, to brush with and to drink at night. the spearmint is a great substitute for listerine as a mouth wash, and with a glas of water. it soothes my tummy a natural internal deo.

i genuinely feel with you. i know how difficult it must be. try to eat as healthy as possible amd especially get rid of sugars. when i got rid of sugar in my diet (chocolate, cake etcetc) i stopped getting sores in my mouth and my bo changed a LOT. i use rexona deo which is fairly strong and efficient, put one spray of perfume on my chest. i take a piece of cotton, spray once ofthe same perfume on it and stick that in my boxers. the smell stays with me all day since the cottonball captures the smell and doesn't dry it out.

PUT OIL IN IT.

I love the SkinFood Argan Oil Silk Hair Mask Pack, but a jar of Trader Joe's Organic Virgin Coconut Oil can be bought locally, does just as good of a job, and is more cost-efficient. I soak my hair in coconut oil and leave it overnight once a week now, and will continue to do so forevermore. It's better than any conditioner I've ever used and makes my hair very soft and shiny. I think the SkinFood mask feels a little more luxurious and is easier to wash off in the morning, but in terms of the long-term condition of my hair, both products do the same thing for me - plus, coconut oil can be used for a lot of other things, too: as a shaving gel, as a skin conditioner, and eating 2tbsp./day is so very, very good for you.

Really simple solution. If the protein intake is already adequate, just add your own fats for as much extra calories as you want. 15ml = 125ish calories. Add 1-2 servings of those to each of your shakes.

Avocado oil or Heavy cream (depending on your taste/texture preferences) is the general recc. Butter is also an option if that is more to your taste. You will have to experiment. A combination of those is also something to try, like avocado + heavy cream.

Olive oil is the less expensive option.

I hear Macadamia oil and Hemp oil are good but they also have a much stronger taste and hemp is more expensive.

I can link to best prices for bulk quantities (4-7lbs) of any of the oils if you're interested. I spent a bunch of time on this building my own DIY keto soylent.

EDIT: links

Avocado https://soaperschoice.com/avocado-oilavocado-oil

Olive Oil https://soaperschoice.com/olive-extra-virgin-organicolive-extra-virgin-organic

These are food grade, this company is also "Colombus Oils" which is a food seller. They have hemp and macadamia as well.

Refined Avocado (this has basically no taste) https://www.amazon.com/Baja-Precious-Avocado-Oil-Gallon/dp/B00MNTRVPS/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=avocado+oil+gallon&qid=1562024441&s=gateway&sr=8-7

If you want Organic Avocado

4 lbs https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Pressed-Unrefined-Avocado-Natural/dp/B01BG58OFK/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=avocado+oil+gallon&qid=1562024441&s=gateway&sr=8-8

7 lbs https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Pressed-Unrefined-Avocado-Natural/dp/B07BLJZ68F/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sulu+avocado&qid=1562024715&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Empties:

• Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser- I loooooooove this cleanser, not a HG item since it's not like it works miracles on my skin or anything, but it doesn't irritate or break me out or any of the stuff that usually happens to my skin.
  
• Josie Maran Argan Oil- I know, I know. It's overpriced. But it's so easy to pick up a little $10 (or $14? I can't remember) bottle when in line at Sephora. I don't think I'll be repurchasing because I might have found a replacement.
  
• Coconut oil- My skin (on my body) loves this shit. Baby soft err'day. And my hair drinks it up too. I haven't had a haircut in almost a year and this helps my postpone my haircut until I decide what I want to do with it.
  
• Sample of F.A.B Ultra Repair Cream- It's okay. I didn't irritate my skin or cause a breakout, and it moisturized my skin well without feeling greasy, but it feels too plain for the price.
  
  Purchases
  
  
• Nuetrogena Naturals Purifying Face Wash- I hate this shit. My face hates it. Even my sister (who isn't at all into skincare and will basically use whatever is in the bathroom) hates it. It irritated my skin and seriously dried out my sisters face.
  
  
• St Ives Exfoliating Pads- They're very gentle. Brighten my skin overall, but do almost nothing for my post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. These irritated my sister's skin, which is strange because her skin hardly ever gets irritated, but maybe because it was her first time using any sort of chemical exfoliation (she's 17, I'm not forcing skincare products onto a 6 or 7 year old).
  
  
• Stridex Maximum Strength pads (red box)- I haven't worked up the courage to use these on my face, put they do a pretty good job with my bacne! At first I was like "fuck this shit" because after I used them on my back a few days, I started getting these big cystic pimples. I attributed them to the Stridex and just tossed them with the rest of the skincare rejects under my sink. But because I'm stupid and am not one to learn her lesson the first time, I tried them again. And tada, they worked and didn't cause big red angry bumps. I'm still not sure what caused them the first time.
  
  
• Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel- I wash my face with this when I feel that raw honey won't be enough. I like the way it feels and smells, and it doesn't irritate my skin.
  
  
• More Raw Honey- Probably tied with Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser for my favorite cleanser. I love the way it leaves my skin moisturized and soft.
  
  
• Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask!!!- I'm excited I finally bought something that's talked about on the sub. I just got his two days ago. Spot tested it on my chin, no bad reaction, so I tried it on my forehead and nose yesterday. No big improvement, but I like the way it feels. I also think it brought some of the little bumps on my forehead to a head, so I popped those little suckers this morning. (sorry for the gross imagery, I'm a picker, I can't help it)
  
  
• Last, but not least... Hemp Oil <3 - I got it as a replacement for jojoba oil since it had a zero on the comedogenic scale (I don't know why I still really check it since something could be an absolute zero on the scale and still fuck my face up). I mixed it with some coconut oil when I got it, and oh my sweet god, it was the best body moisturizer ever. The richness of the coconut oil and the lightness of the hemp oil combined perfectly to create heavenly soft skin on my legs. I'm still not sure if I like it on my face ( I like the way it feels but I'm not sure if its clogging my pores). I decided to drink some in my smoothies at the same time I decided to try it on my face, and I broke out in a small rash/whiteheads around my mouth and chin area. This happens whenever I try to take any sort of Omega supplements, and I'm not sure why. :(
  
  TL;DR: I'm sorry this is so long. I buy and try a lot of things.

Here! It's also amazing for your skin. It's a solid a room temperature, but melts easily in your hands.

It's also great for curing cast iron pants.... and I've been told it's amazing in oatmeal.

aww that is such a bummer :( well the good news is those parts of the body has such resilient skin, I can see extra virgin coconut oil and organ oil being her best bets! Just make sure they're fda approved and whatnot! I can link you up the best stuff i get from amazon if you'd like


this stuff is new and highly rated!

https://smile.amazon.com/Fractionated-Coconut-100-Natural-Pure/dp/B01M2WIOR5/ref=sr_1_9_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483849544&sr=8-9&keywords=coconut+oil&refinements=p_72%3A2661618011

this is the stuff i normally use!

https://smile.amazon.com/Viva-Labs-Finest-Organic-Coconut/dp/B00DS842HS/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483849544&sr=8-4&keywords=coconut%2Boil&refinements=p_72%3A2661618011&th=1

hmmm okay. that texture stuff is kinda hard to gauge without knowing what your climate is like but I'm pretty sure I've got the right stuff. Its about 66 F where I store my oil and it is harder than cream cheese from the fridge. Still smells super coconutty and gives be a belly ache like pure mct if I eat a ton of it. I had some stuff with actual fibers in it once that was ridiculously nice.

http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Coconut-54-Ounce-Containers/dp/B003QDRJXY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1395163481&sr=8-6&keywords=coconut+oil+gallon

Cavender's sounds great on popcorn. I'll have to try that. I tend to like it prepared movie theater style - coconut oil, flavacol and fake butter. Cooked in a aluminum bowl with aluminum foil over the top and holes punched in the foil to let the steam escape.

This way is pretty good too....

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/microwave-caramel-popcorn/

I bought a gallon of it off amazon. Works good. Wish i bought one of those dispenser heads like lotion bottles have for easier pours.

Baja Precious - Avocado Oil, 1 Gallon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MNTRVPS?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

If you're still having problems with your eczema, try fucktons of coconut oil, along with regular amounts of your prescribed medication. I live in bone-dry Fairbanks, Alaska and it helps a lot. Don't get me wrong, I still have to vacuum my bed every day, but it's not as bad as it could be.

Twice a day over your entire body, once after you step out of the shower. Plus, you smell like coconut all day. Pretty sweet.

The stuff I buy every month or so: http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Coconut-54-Ounce-Containers/dp/B003QDRJXY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1383263333&sr=8-4&keywords=coconut+oil

This is exactly what I have:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FW9Y1CW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_oISQwbGJVBR7F

Got it from my regular grocery store, same aisle as the olive oils. It's so awesome. Completely flavorless. I use a deeper skillet or regular pot, pour in enough to submerge a tortilla, on medium heat, then fry the tortilla wedges til they're crispy. I toss out the used oil afterwards.

As for the chia, I don't know what would work as a whole meal from those little suckers. They're like the size of a poppy seed. So short or getting a low carb baking mix from the netrition website and mixing them in like that, or like a cracker like you originally posted, I'm kinda stumped beyond using as a seasoning type thing. Good luck on your adventure :)

I love Coconut oil for my high temp stuff. It's a bit on the expensive side, but it is cheaper if you commit to buying a larger amount. The other suggestions I've seen here (Avocado oil, ghee, and lard) are all great, as well, but the neutral flavor of coconut oil tends to lend itself to more applications IMHO.

I have this one in my cupboard right now. It's pretty good but I am going to pick up the spray one Trader Joe's has out next time I am there. I have also heard really good things about this brand and they sell it in bulk to like gallon buckets bulk. I wanna try a small thing of it though first before I go big. ;)

Carrington Farms gluten free, hexane free, NON-GMO, free of hydrogenated and trans fats in a BPA free bottle, liquid coconut cooking oil, unflavored, 16oz (ounces), Packaging May Vary https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FW9Y1CW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Oo1XBbFQY23BH

Oiling does amazing things for your beard and underlying skin. Coconut oil is the closest you're going to get to an oil being being a paste- requested Amazon link- it liquifies fairly quickly from body heat. Fortunately after Argan oil it is one of the best beard oils.

However, you aren't going to want to use your badger brush to apply the oil, it'll coat the hairs and reduce the amount of water your badger brush is able to retain, use your fingers or get a cheap bristle brush instead.

On side note have you ever washed your bread with the Proraso? It's a really good beard soap, try it sometime.

I've been drinking Propel daily and have felt fantastic as of late. It's not cheap, but it's not too expensive either.

I love Keto Chow and JUST placed another order. One thing I've learned is that it's better to buy the smaller cartons of the heavy cream, as I don't go through it too fast (I only take one serving a day for lunch). I use this for the oil. I can find it in the grocery store.

Salmon Oil

• Benefit : Good source of Omega 3s and 6s, good for coat and skin health
  
  
• Necessary?: Unless you have a steady source of grass fed proteins, it is highly recommended.
  
  
• Use: Daily to several times a week, follow the recommended dosage on the bottle unless otherwise instructed. Avoid feeding multiple oils in one day/meal to prevent tummy upset..
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Grizzly Salmon Oil - many salmon oils have soy in them, Grizzly does not.
  
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  Pollock Oil
  
  
• Benefit : Good source of Omega 3s and 6s, good for coat and skin health
  
  
• Necessary?: Unless you have a steady source of grass fed proteins, it is highly recommended. Pollock Oil is a good substitute for Salmon Oil.
  
  
• Use: Daily to several times a week, follow the recommended dosage on the bottle unless otherwise instructed. Avoid feeding multiple oils in one day/meal to prevent tummy upset.
  
  Recommended Brand: Grizzly Pollock Oil
  
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  Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
  
  
• Benefit : Good for coat and skin health, frequently used as a dietary supplement and ointment for dogs who suffer from skin allergies. Some people will also use it for flea control.
  
  
• Necessary?: Many people wont feed it because it is a plant based oil. It is not a necessary part of the diet.
  
  
• Use: Added to food Daily to several times a week - Feed 1tsp per 10lbs of body weight. Can also be used as an ointment.
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Nature's Way Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
  
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  Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
  
  
• Benefit : Balance PH level, promote digestive health and treatment of parasites.
  
  
• Necessary?: It is a plant based product which may bother some PMR feeders - the uses (especially external) are worthwhile for many, however.
  
  
• Use: Added to food a couple times a week - 1tsp per 50lbs of body weight. Can also be used to bathe (instead of shampoo) and used to treat fleas.
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar
  
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  Pre/Pro-Biotic
  
  
• Benefit : Support digestive health and nutrient absorption
  
  
• Necessary?: Some variety of Pre/Pro-biotic is recommended, especially for dogs new to raw or dogs with sensitive stomachs.
  
  
• Use: Added to food daily - follow recommended dosage on the package
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Wholistic Digest All
  
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  Multi-Vitamin
  
  
• Benefit : Ensure all necessary vitamins and minerals are included within your dog's diet
  
  
• Necessary?: Some people opt to feed vitamins, others don't. I like the peace of mind of adding in a multi-vitamin a few times a week.
  
  
• Use: Added to food daily or several times a week - follow recommended dosage on the package
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Solid Gold Seameal - this contains plant products which some PMR prefer not to feed. There are other options out there if you choose not to feed plant products.
  
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  Turmeric
  
  
• Benefit : Anti-inflammatory properties can help with allergies and joint health/pain. Also supports digestive health and can boost the metabolism.
  
  
• Necessary?: No. Some people use it to support joint health with/instead of glucosamine, it is also used for dogs who suffer from allergies.
  
  
• Use: Added to food daily or several times a week 1/8 - 1/4tsp per 10lbs of body weight
  
  
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  There are likely others/other suggestions for brands, but this is what I regularly supplement with. I know many PMR feeders will avoid plant based products, but I don't mind them so much for supplementation.

I have worked it out... well I googled it and now my popcorn tastes like it was fresh popped in a theater.

You need to:

1. cook in coconut oil
   
2. use Flavacol salt added to the oil before popping
   
   There is special coconut oil but I just use plain the special stuff is just colored.
   
   I use a fancy schmancy popcorn popper that lets the steam out but you should get excellent results following this advice (but still add the Flavacol to the oil with the kernels)
   

Amazon, really, they have the best deals. Something like that, with prime. Such a great deal. I just rubbed some on me before showering :).

My all time favorite movie is Brick. I suppose I'm a sucker for indie films. Keith, Camille and Brick are all some of the ones I love. Also, to me it's sort of romantic, to have someone love me so much tha after I'm gone they would do whatever need be to find out what happened. Even if I was a dirty bitch!

16.50


3.78

I could use both these things, or a gift card. I'm saving for the things on my high priority list <3


As much as I love to share, go big or go home.

Coconut oil! Organic extra virgin coconut oil! (oh yeah, that's a tub.) This stuff is safe enough for women to use inside their vaginas, so definitely safe for a sensitive dick. And it warms near immediately to body temperature and is soooooo smooth.

Edit: also, tastes like coconut, so.... great for oral! ;)

This is the stuff I use. I think Whole Foods or some organic store would probably have it, too. I don't really know about what brands are better, though. I'd recommend it: it smells amazing, and it has a lot of uses. :) (Just don't put it on your face; it can cause pimples. :P)

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Woo free money!

Edit: Actually, I'd love to have this!

This is not exactly the same thing, but this should be worth trying, and closest one you can get on US (US Amazon)

If you were interested: as others mentioned, this reads
"京 らー油 ふりかけ(Kyo Raa-yu Furikake)", meaning 1)Kyoto-style 2)Raa-yu flavored 3)rice seasoning.
Raa-Yu is Chinese Chili oil used for hot Chinese dishes in Japan, like dumpling, ramen etc. (idk how it used in China)

Meanwhile what I put on the link above is "食べるラー油(Taberu Raa-yu)" which is not dried seasoning instead still oily and soaked in Raa-yu oil, but this also supposed to go on top of cooked rice.
As a matter of fact, what you have is made from the concept of these oily seasoning. So it should taste 90% same.

edit: the product from the link says "Layu" and that's the "Raa-yu" I've put. It doesn't matter whether it's L/R so I left the way it is..

Sure thing.

I had to plug the text into google translate (haha), and i can see that jar is coconut puree. It will still contain oil that will usually float to the top. However that white paste is going to be the pureed flesh of the coconut.

You want pure unrefined coconut oil like this.

Hope that helps!!

Thank you! It's a Westbend 4Qt Air Popper. Bought it off of Amazon and then did a little homework and found some great coconut oil and butter salt used by many commercial theaters to make my popcorn taste and smell EXACTLY like the stuff in the theater!

West Bend 4QT Popcorn Machine:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HRGJE88?ref_=hit_wr_dt_tyl&coliid=ASIN%3AB01HRGJE88|ATVPDKIKX0DER&colid=3A64PQAAYG4CI


Commercial Theater Popcorn Coconut Oil:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003C4UDEY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1



Buttersalt for Flavor:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007HN5KNA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You could order it on amazon! It's usually in the "natural foods" section of stores, if that helps. You won't find it by beauty products, it'll be with cooking or pantry items. It says Walmart carries it in stores, so check in a few places. It might be in the pharmacy section by supplements (e.g. Vitamins), in the cooking section by other oils (e.g. Olive oil), or in a natural foods/organic section.

Here is a link to get some online if you go that route but prices are pretty much the same in stores as far as I've seen in my area. Try looking in the spanish section of the local super market or in an asian market if there is one in your area.

http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Certified-Organic-Virgin-Coconut/dp/B000GAT6NG/ref=sr_1_4?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1342023698&sr=1-4

Coconut Oil is nomalicious! Have you ever cooked with it? AMAZING!! 2 pack (great for bulking up) and also in my kitchen wishlist if I win :D

MCT Oil is somewhat there for the calories but mostly it's there to help keep you in ketosis. MCTs are processed directly into ketones. Check out http://primaldocs.com/members-blog/the-benefits-of-coconut-oil-mct-oil-and-ketosis/ (it's was first in a google search for "MCT ketosis").

There is a LIQUID coconut oil (Walmart and Amazon links) that stays liquid when refrigerated, unlike normal coconut oil that solidifies when refrigerated (or even on the kitchen counter when it’s cold) since it solidifies at 76° F (24° C). The Liquid Coconut Oil is, frankly, about equally difficult to get and the same price as MCT oil; plus people confuse "melted solid coconut oil" with "liquid coconut oil". For this reason I only recommend MCT oil anymore, less confusing is good. You have to keep Keto Chow cold once it’s mixed so this poses a problem for regular coconut oil. Generally there isn’t a really good way to mix regular coconut oil into suspension and prevent it from globbing together into big white chunks of solid oil.

If you do have GI issues with MCT oil, the Carrington farms liquid coconut oil is a good substitute since many report little to no problems with it compared to MCT.

It was $6 for 16 oz, and that's a better price per oz than any I've seen on Amazon (I think this is the best value there).

I just use a tiny dot of coconut oil and rub it on my fingers until they are just barely shiny, then once my ends are dry, I lightly toss around my ends in my fingers. It's soooo easy to go overboard with coconut oil. And yea, what Mechiko said, you will want to cry trying to get the stuff out with traditional no-poo techniques. :/

Also, this is the oil I use, I usually use 1 tub for cooking and 1 tub for beauty reasons. I've gone through 3 tubs for cooking so far, but my beauty tub is still 90% full and I've been using it for almost a year now. Totally worth the buy! http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Virgin-Coconut-15-Ounce/dp/B001EO5Q64/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1368810656&sr=8-2&keywords=coconut+oil

Have you tried coconut oil? I love it for my popcorn, especially if you get the made-for-popcorn kind. Also you shouldn't use Olive Oil... it burns faster. If you're gonna use anything use Canola Oil.

Coconut Oil is really awesome tho.
$20 coconut oil from Amazon

Coconut oil should be in all households. it has so many uses. Unless they are allergic. D: I would love a scarf, I have a small thing for them. They can be very crafty to wear! You do amazing work. Thank you for this contest!

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For all the people here wanting to know about ramen, I'd recommend also investing in some fried garlic in chili oil and sesame chili oil, along with always having some green onions on hand to toss in.

You might not want the chili oil products in your Shin Ramyun, but they go well in pretty much any non-spicy ramen.

It's super cheap on Amazon. I've heard great things about this brand.

I use Baja Precious avocado and almond oil in 1G quantities (purchased at amazon). The avocado oil has a very light hint of taste and the almond oil is pretty much tasteless. Both don't need to be refrigerated. I keep two 500ml dispensers with one of those little spout valves on them for KC prep since it makes it easier.

Darn it, you beat me to it. Coconut oil is the best. The best deal I have found on it is this from somebody in another sub. I use it for a million other things, too!

I started out buying coconut oil at the local health supply store (Kind of like GNC, so try there) and used it to create body scrubs. After I told my Mom how awesome it was when she saw some on the clearance rack at the grocery store she bought it for me. Ask for help to find it to prevent searching forever or you can just buy it online. This is the brand I got from the health food store, it was more expensive because it's food grade, but to me it felt nicer than the cheap one from the grocery store. Once it melts into oil I couldn't tell the difference.
http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Certified-Organic-Virgin-Coconut/dp/B000GAT6NG/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1344813245&sr=8-6&keywords=coconut+oil

Amazon. This is what I use.

Also coconut oil is great for popping pop corn. I then add some butter + brown sugar over the batch. It tastes amazing.

• Shoe trees - Jos. A Bank has sales. Look at Nordstrom Rack too.
  
• Lexol conditioner
  
• Venetian shoe cream (though lots of people swear by coconut oil)
  
• Damp cloth (pretty sure you have one already)
  
  Put shoe trees in them whenever they're not in use. Don't wear them everyday. Let them sit with shoe trees in for a day after you wear them before wearing them again.
  
  Once a month, maybe once every 3 months, do this: Wipe shoes down with damp cloth, apply conditioner, let sit for a while. If you're happy with how they look, you're done! If you're not, apply the venetian shoe cream or coconut oil. Rub in until it's got the kind of shine you want.
  
  If you want to get more serious, check the r/goodyearwelt leather care guide.
  
  

I tried real butter just the other day on my popcorn and still felt it was missing something. Some people search out that movie theater taste and prefer it to real ingredients.

For those people, beta carotene colored coconut oil, Flavacol salt, and butter topping is all it is. Flavacol has the added benefit of being super finely milled salt, it doesn't have the problem sticking to popcorn like normal salt does.

Buy avocado oil in bulk. It's a monounsaturated fat, has a super high smoking point, is flavor neutral, and as a fat, has a very high calorie content.

https://www.amazon.com/Baja-Precious-Avocado-Oil-Gallon/dp/B00MNTRVPS/ref=sr_1_15?keywords=avocado+oil&qid=1565468450&s=gateway&sr=8-15

Yes, 43 bucks for oil seems like a lot, but it should last you a LONG time, and that price is minuscule compared to what you'd pay in your local grocery store for avocado oil (or any good oil, for that matter).

Also, if you want salmon, look into getting the frozen stuff from Aldi's.

I'm currently sporting platinum blonde hair (bleached from natural black), and while my natural texture isn't too badly damaged, my hair's been way drier than I'm used to. A combination of coconut oil, argan oil, this hair masque, and some CHI products are keeping it soft at the moment.

I'm using this blue-tinted shampoo and conditioner to maintain the blonde color, but back when I was sporting pink hair, I used the TIGI bedhead sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner and it was fairly good to me (didn't wash color out all that fast, kept hair looking shiny and feeling soft and healthy.)

>coconut oil is extremely expensive.

It's your lucky day!!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01766NTU8/?th=1

1 gallon for $18.79!!! Wow!

This is what I use, and it's really popular for it's price/quality.

Here is just one example of many threads on the subject. Additionally, you could type in "coconut oil hair" on YouTube and find videos. There is a ton of info out there on it.

You don't have to drench your hair, but yeah, cover it all enough so that you can feel the oil is evenly distributed. Some people do this dry, but I find starting with damp hair helps to spread it out when I comb.

people all over this thread have said butter, normally i'd agree. i mean it's butter, what could be better than butter? fake butter.

hear me out. right next to the popcorn were bottles of orville redenbacher popcorn butter flavoring. i did a 1 to 1 taste test. one batch made with vegetable oil and melted butter poured on after completion, one batch made with half vegetable oil and the butter flavoring.

the butter flavoring one was much more butter flavored. i will be using that flavoring stuff every time.

a while back someone posted these as great for making "movie theater popcorn"

http://www.amazon.com/Gold-Medal-Prod-Flavacol-Seasoning/dp/B004W8LT10/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418010489&sr=8-1&keywords=flavacol

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003C4UDEY/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1WDE09HYJVHMP&coliid=I1SA77W3SBQNC0

i have not tried them yet, but i hope to.

I buy quite a lot from Amazon since I live in a rural area with limited access to paleo friendly stores.

Kelp Noodles

Nogii Bars

Cocconut Oil

Fish Sauce

Cacao Powder

Epic Bars

Almond Flour

Kale Chips

Ghee

Note: Not all are subscribe and save

I've had some luck using coconut oil right after a shower. Just slather this on there, and it should help clear the bumps up in a few weeks.

Here you go! I have also learned from 2XC that pure coconut oil works very well as a lubricant for sexy times as well (warning: does NOT work with condoms!)

It's really a hit or miss depending on your skin. For some people its god sent, others totally hate it. I really Love this one It smells great! You can really tell the difference in quality compared to some you may just pick up at the store. If you didn't like it, it works great for cooking, lube etc lol

As several others have mentioned, oils are not safe with condoms. If this is not a problem for you, then I recommend coconut oil. We got two 15oz tubs for $18 on Amazon and it's absolutely the best thing we've ever used - and the least expensive, too.

Like this? I hadn't heard about coconut oil or anything of that nature until this thread so I want to make sure I'm actually getting the right stuff. Is there a specific type you'd recommend?

Not very greasy since it's so light. But it can take a little while to absorb, like any oil. It doesn't cause me to break out, but that's pretty individual.

I buy whatever brand's cheapest. I've definitely bought this before. I just look for something with minimal processing (extra virgin or virgin) and no ingredients other than coconut oil.

Coconut oil (stir a little in your coffee or use it to cook with) is also good for, uh, "moving things along". It's got lots of healthy fats and is easy ingredient to sneak into different foods. This brand is pretty tasty.

I agree about giving up anything low fat or reduced fat. It goes against everything that you've been taught in your life, but always opt for full fat products.

Yes, but it has to be organic, cold-pressed, extra virgin coconut oil. This is a good one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005VRNBA8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_oSCcAbBYQTM8Y

Just make sure you rub it into your affected areas after a shower/bath. Skin should be damp. Don't over apply it otherwise it will become comedogenic.

Get a can of tuna and mix it with some sambal matah salsa from Trader Joe's, it's awesome.

Any kind of fish. Salmon filets, cans of mackerel in oil. Roasted turkey. Kale and cauliflower mashed up, butternut squash soup, turkey meatballs stuffed with mozzarella with pesto on top and green beans with fried crunchy garlic on top.

I can make popcorn that tastes just like the movie theater stuff. The main secret is just to use what the theaters use. I know, not very amazing, but it works!

First, use popcorn colored coconut oil like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003C4UDEY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You want to use just enough to coat the bottom of your pan and half way up the popcorn kernels (amount depends on how big the pot is and how much popcorn you put in. For me its a couple of tablespoons. I just eyeball it.

Before you put the kernels in, put in 1/2 to 3/4 tsp of Flavcol: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004W8LT10/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1 Nothing else really works. Its got to be this brand. It is super-fine flavored salt and it is yummy. I use 3/4 of a tsp but that is too salty for most people.


If I am really lazy, I make home made microwave popcorn, too. I just put some kernels and oil and the salt in a bag, shake it up and staple it. Pop in the microwave. The staples do not seem to hurt the microwave.

I suggest getting something like this. Some type of chili oil is great to use in ramen, so if you're looking for something to add I suggest it.

A fellow popcorn lover! The only addition I would make is that I like this for topping - it's the stuff my local theater uses.

I got mine here. You can do the subscribe and save and cancel immediately to get the extra discount. $40 for two giant tubs of coconut oil is definitely worth it IMO. I'm still working on my first tub, but will definitely be restocking when I get through all of it.

Yep, I use this stuff. Apparently, unrefined is best.

What kind of popper do you have, a kettle, or an air pump? If you have a kettle, you're in luck. What you need is some butter flavored coconut oil, some flavacol seasoning salt, and some butter topping!


Paragon Coconut Popcorn Popping Oil (Gallon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YLI9E2/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_AsL3tb11QZ0R4WSD


Gold Medal Prod. 2045 Flavacol Seasoning Popcorn Salt 35oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004W8LT10/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_YpL3tb1JXSFMGA3R

Paragon 16-Ounce O'Dells Supur-Kist II Butter Flavored Popcorn Topping https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YLG8QS/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_EtL3tb1J6RA9B7B0

It does actually. My hair loves coconut oil and I was told to always use unrefined, extra virgin organic. While the smell's not bad by any means and fades after about 10min, it does bother me some what. Now I use this, and have gotten pretty much the same results without the tiresome scent.

My favorite type of cake is funfetti cake,
Had it when I was 14 and have had it every year for my birthday since. I'm 23 now.

I first heard about reddit from my friend Dylan who would ignore all of us while hanging out because he couldn't stay off reddit. We wanted to see what it was all about and our lives have never been productive since.

Viva Labs #1 Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil by Viva Labs http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DS842HS/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_MxO3tb0263AZ2 I could really use this coconut oil to start helping my teeth and for slicking in my hair!

It doesn't matter, whatever you can get for the best price. I bought this one cause I'm impatient and it had prime shipping! lol

Costco sells very good quality avocado oil at reasonable price. Or you can get it online from Amazon. Here's two links to decent oil that is well priced:

https://www.amazon.com/Baja-Precious-Avocado-Oil-Gallon/dp/B00MNTRVPS

https://www.amazon.com/Kevala-Avocado-Oil-Fluid-Ounce/dp/B00ATAI4HC

You can buy lots of meat in bulk and throw it in the freezer. Carrington Farms is the cheapest legit coconut oil that I've seen sold in bulk. Amazon and Costco sell vitamin and mineral supplements in bulk. I'm sensing a theme here :)

Recipe (sorry for posting late, got caught up with.. stuff)
As a note, this bread turned out to be relatively sweet and dense, in comparison to what I'm used to. It doesn't taste like regular bread.

https://www.fatforweightloss.com.au/keto-bread/

Ingredients

• 7 Large Eggs (50g / 1.7 oz each)
  
• 100 g Butter melted (100 g / 1/2 cup)
  
• 30 g Coconut Oil (30 g / 2 Tbsp)
  
• 200 g Almond Flour (200 g / 2 Cups)
  
• 1 teaspoon baking powder (5g / 0.2 oz)
  
• 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum (2g)
  
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt (2g)
  
  

  Instructions
  

  
  

• Preheat the oven to 180 C (355 F).
  
• Put the eggs in a bowl and beat on high for 1 to 2 minutes.
  
• Add the melted butter and coconut oil, and beat until smooth.
  
• Add the almond flour, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt, and beat until combined and thick.
  
• Scrape into an 8-inch X 4-inch (20 cm x 10 cm) loaf pan lined with baking paper.
  
• Bake for 45 minutes or until a skewer comes out of the middle clean.
  
• Slice into 16 thin slices and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days or up to 1 month in the freezer.

One consideration is the fat composition of whole milk and soy milk, which (going by soybean oil's composition for the soy milk) have a lot of saturated and omega-6 fats respectively, with soybean oil being around 50% (!!) omega-6. Which is why I'm personally going with Light Fuel rather than Schmilk or Athlete Fuel so that I can customize the fat profile, using something like olive or avocado oil and supplementing with coconut and fish oils.

(btw, the cheapest olive oil per unit volume I've been able to find in-store or online (apart from possibly costco in-store) is this, the cheapest coconut oil in smallish containers that you can stick in the microwave is this, the cheapest coconut oil without concern for container size is this, and the cheapest canola oil is this. Keeping in mind that prices at your local grocery stores may be cheaper, that online prices may change etc.)

I use coconut oil too! Just bought this stuff. It works great, and a small jar seems to last forever. Keep exfoliating!

I used to buy that brand and liked it, but it became hard to find. I now get http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003B3OOPA/ using Subscribe & save (one every 3 months) and it's about $7 a delivery.

I've recently used this brand of coconut oil and I just started using Avocado Oil (purchased at costco) without any major difference in digestion / energy or anything (which I'm adding is a good thing -- I haven't LOST anything that I was getting from using the recipe as written with cream and oil together, or just cream)

1.Product

Why did you pick Coconut Oil? While it does all the things you mention, it has safer alternatives that are just as good. Mainly Coconut Oil is comedogenic (https://www.beneficialbotanicals.com/facts-figures/comedogenic-rating.html), high rate of clogging skin pores, and generally can cause more problems to skin than solve for some people. Most suggested oils from /r/SkincareAddiction are: Jojoba Oil (but also is a little comedogenic), Neem Oil, Hemp Oil (0 comedogenic). All these oils also have moisturizing, anti inflammatory, anti redness, etc.. benefits.

2.Price

1 ounce for 14$ at your shop, or something off Amazon, 16 ounces for 8 bucks. Yes, a cooking oil can be used topically, it's the same.

3."Uses of Oil", some sentences have words like "seem" which sounds like you guys don't even know about the product. Anti-Cancer, sounds so fishy, don't think there's enough evidence for that. Generally refine the page, also add more content, coconut oil can do much more. Anti-inflammatory, don't think main usage will be against bug bites, but more commonly skin redness, acne, etc.

Then the "How to use coconut oil" section, either remove it at all or rewrite with some actual guides, how to store (because it starts melting at around 24 celsius degrees), etc.

My fave Amazon finds (with links):

• Avocado Oil Mayonnaise
  
  
• Microwave Pork Rinds
  
  
• Pork Dust (pork rind "breadcrumbs")
  
  
• Sweet Leaf Liquid Stevia
  
  
• Organic Coconut Oil (54 oz)

You want the 100% all natural kind, no preservatives or chemicals. Basically, if you look at the ingredients list, there should only be one thing: coconut oil. Besides that, I can link you to the specific brand that my girlfriend and I enjoy off of Amazon. I'm on my phone though so it might take a bit.

Edit: Here's the link: Viv Lab's Extra Virgin, unrefined, 100% Coconut Oil

I actually do have really bad psoriasis on my scalp and have found coconut oil to help, at least temporarily (for 1-2 days after application), by reducing flaking, itching, shedding hair.

However, it makes my hair stronger and scalp feel more hydrated. Here is the kind I use. I would suggest going to your local organic grocery store (Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, etc.) and picking up the "extra virgin" type. I read somewhere (but have no current citation) that this is the least processed and most beneficial to the skin.

Hope this helps.

was it something like this where it had bits of garlic/onions/etc?
If so, then yes it's the 具 type one. You'll want to find ones that look like these--食べるラー油

You can also just get popcorn oil, flavacol, and any popcorn kernels and it will taste great. You just need a popcorn machine or a whirlypop.

yeah that's why I was being specific

https://www.amazon.com/Carrington-Farms-Organic-Virgin-Coconut/dp/B00CPZPYLS?th=1

13k calories $15, better ratio than commercial butter in that list

Sure thing. I scoured the web and /r/MFA looking at guides until I settled on this method:

1. Rinse the shoes off in cool water to remove any loose debris.
   
2. Using a soft-head toothbrush, thoroughly scrub the shoes with a mixture of dish soap and water.
   
3. Blot the shoes dry with paper towel.
   
4. Using a cloth (I used an old undershirt), apply Saddle Soap to the shoes and leather insoles. Remove any excess soap with your cloth and let the shoes sit a few minutes to dry.
   
5. Using a new cloth, apply a conditioner to the shoes. I personally used coconut oil. Let sit and dry.
   
   Note: I linked to the products I personally used. Allen Edmonds also sells saddle soap in a much more reasonable 3 oz size. If you used too much coconut oil, you may see a white film develop. Just rub it off with your cloth. This guide was also helpful.

Cocoanut oil. From what I've read, healthier than most oils an actually inexpensive if you buy from the right place. Just got a big ol jug for like $16 that'll last me, what seems like, forever.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CPZPYLS/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/cr/B00FW9Y1CW/ref=mw_dp_cr

I use it every time I shower. As soon as I get out of the shower and dry my face I splash a few drops on my hands. Then I rub my hands together and then massage it into my face and let it absorb in. It will rehydrate your face after you shower and keep it healthy. The antibacterial properties really help with acne. I also stopped using soaps or any chemicals in my face of any kind. These products tend to dry up and irritate the skin which leads to natural oil imbalances and acne. I literally dealt with acne for 10 years before discovering this. You can also read the reviews in the Amazon link I sent you to see how other people use it and how it's worked wonders for them too. You can probably use any brand tho as long as it's liquid. Don't use the solid kind on your face. I got mine at Walmart.

It was really not great. You can do a lot better with the LGM chili crisp or my favorite this guy:

https://www.amazon.com/Chili-Oil-Crunchy-Garlic-Ounce/dp/B00BF028XQ/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2GOE2BCKMS4JU&keywords=s%26b+garlic+chili+oil&qid=1566390110&s=gateway&sprefix=s%26B+garli%2Caps%2C233&sr=8-6

Stop with the amature shit. Get a Stir Crazy, get some quality popcorn and some good oil. Then after you pop it but some real butter on it.

You'll find that good popcorn has almost no hulls and you almost never get popcorn stuck in your teeth.

You'll also find microwave popcorn and popcorn from movie theaters almost inedible in comparison once you become accustomed to the good stuff.

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil... Amazing Stuff, Not Expensive

$15 for coconut oil? Dang, I get store brand or Luannes/louanns for like $3-4 a jar and sunflower lecithin from a health food store for around $5-6 a jar!

Gallon of coconut oil in Amazon $18
Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil, Refined, 1 Gallon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01766NTU8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PA7LzbY06GGQK

NOW Sunflower Liquid Lecithin, 16-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LB30WTI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_VJ7Lzb5G20WB0

You can find cheaper coconut oil just remember that's literally a gallon!

Coconut Oil! I use it for EVERYTHING. I make shampoo for myself and my dogs. I use it as face wash. I use it to cook with. I use it as lotion, polish for furniture, chap stick, hair conditioning, homemade deodorant, sunscreen, toothpaste, to take internally to help with colds and weight loss. There is almost nothing you can't do with this stuff. My favorite brand is nutiva.

Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil from Amazon

Stuff is amazing, plus its cheaper than anything that I have found in stores. Seems like a lot but I use it all the time.

They have smaller amounts available but it's cheaper to get a lot of it. Smaller amount

Couple spoonfuls a day of this: Coconut oil


Bonus: Zero extra fiber intake needed... If ya know what I mean.

http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Organic-Virgin-Coconut/dp/B003B3OOPA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334915168&sr=8-1

I use this. Some people eat it straight for health benefits, I have yet to try this.

I use it as a moisturizer, face oil wash, shave oil, hair treatment and cooking oil. A 54oz container lasts me all year. For $20 that's really amazing. I've spent more on lube for less time that couldn't be used for as much.

Seriously, worth the money.

http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Certified-Organic-Virgin-Coconut/dp/B000GAT6NG/ref=sr_1_sc_2?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1367702791&sr=1-2-spell&keywords=coconut+oil+nutiv

This is what I get, but it's $30. Around x-mas it was on sale for $22. I haven't used it for sexy times, but gosh darnit now I'm going to have to add it to my list of reasons why this stuff is a staple in my life. I wouldn't spend $20 on a 12oz jar though. That's robbery.

Edit: wrong oz size, and added link!

Paragon - Manufactured Fun Coconut Popcorn Popping Oil (Gallon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YLI9E2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DTcGDbEP262KW

This is what I use.

Coconut Oil. Cook with it or sprinkle a little over your food. Don't eat spoonfuls of it on day one or you might get the runs.

If you read this in time, Amazon has Nature's Way Organic Coconut Oil on sale. It's even cheaper if you choose the subscribe as save option.

I was confusing the oil they use to pop the corn with the flavoring.

The oil used to pop it is similar to this: Snappy Popcorn Colored Coconut Oil "Coconut oil is the product many movie theaters use to pop popcorn and it gives the popcorn a great buttery flavor. Colored with beta carotene."

https://www.amazon.com/Snappy-Popcorn-Colored-Coconut-Gallon/dp/B003C4UDEY/ref=pd_sim_325_6

The butter stuff is Snappy Popcorn 1 Gallon Butter Burst Buttery Oil which contains Soybean Oil, Artificial Butter Flavor, TBHQ, and Citric Acid, Beta Carotene.

https://www.amazon.com/Snappy-Popcorn-Gallon-Butter-Buttery/dp/B003U4M4ZC/ref=pd_sim_325_5

I use Carrington Liquid Coconut Oil. You can get it at many grocery stores and Wal-Mart for pretty cheap.

Link.

Halloween :D

Thanks for the contest!

Adding to your great comment for Whirley-Pop no fail amounts:

• 1/3 cup unpopped kernels
  
• 2 tbls coconut oil
  
• 1/2 tsp Flavacol or fine salt
  
  Heat the Whirley-Pop and oil until hot. Add popcorn and flavacol. Stir occasionally with the handle and remove when popping nearly stops. Add to a large container and and if needed, add a hint more Flavacol to the popcorn.
  
  Bonus: Add ODell's Supur-Kist topping or Snappy Butter Burst for butter flavor.
  
  

This oil + this salt + these kernels = Movie Theater Butter. The Flavacol makes a HUGE difference.

Use more cal-mag and some of This it's my favorite.

Something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Viva-Labs-Finest-Organic-Coconut/dp/B00DS842HS/ref=lp_16320351_1_1_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1484870353&sr=1-1&th=1

Is oil stuff like this?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Litre-Coconut-Merchant-Organic-Virgin/dp/B00SNGY12G/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1498118764&sr=8-3&keywords=coconut+oil

>to which I respond "yes it would be the outcome if in the heat of the moment. Fuck the sexy time after that and had the most enormous dick I have ever had, he is the one that is great is Kelapo Extra Virgin Coconut Oil.

10 jars of this deliciousness.

Coconut oil or go to Costco (if they are in your are) and get a huge tub if you want to do full body massages frequently.

Found the review, if you would like to rate it.

Buy an oil sprayer like this and then fill it with liquid coconut oil.

This is what I use: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A2A88ZW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1427466337&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=gallon+coconut+oil

Don't be fooled by ~natural~ packaging, its all the same stuff. Mine lives on the counter and I did that for months in Florida and it never went bad.

LPT: Buy a Whirly Pop, buy kernels, most importantly, cook in coconut oil, smuggle in gallon sized ziplock bag or two in purse or backpack. Season with theater style popcorn saltMany monies saved while maintaining popcorn quality.

Here you go. EDIT: Since I explained it wrong, here's my original source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Cooking/comments/27tygi/whats_the_closest_i_can_get_to_cinemastyle/ci4cldp/

Found a previous comment about this and used the guy's amazon links and replicated movie popcorn at home...

Popcorn Maker
https://www.amazon.com/Great-Northern-Popcorn-Original-Popper/dp/B005T3P6PM/

Popcorn Oil - Coconut variety (don't worry it doesn't taste coconutty)
https://www.amazon.com/Paragon-Coconut-Popcorn-Popping-Gallon/dp/B002YLI9E2

Popcorn Salt
https://www.amazon.com/Gold-Medal-Prod-Flavacol-Seasoning/dp/B004W8LT10

This setup will last you forever, you'll get sick of popcorn before you get through any of these. You do need to season the popper, just follow the directions. Its a metal pot after all.

My personal was to store the oil in my pantry so it was cool and dark. I had to icecream scoop a giant dollop of it into a cup and microwaved it to be liquid. Then you pop the popcorn like usual.

Then I would empty the popcorn into a giant bowl. I would stir it around and use the popcorn salt for about half the time, and then used finely ground Walmart type popcorn table salt.

Amazon has it also! Priced decently, and it only had a slight coconut taste. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CPZPYLS/ref=sr_ph_1_a_it?qid=1462317482&sr=sr-1&keywords=coconut+oil


Edit-- typo

Kenzo Tenma

I could use a surprise but these would make my year

or dis

KY is only acceptable in the sense that it's safe. It's a crappy lube.

If you want an inexpensive, widely available, quality lube, get virgin, unrefined coconut oil. Of course, since it's oil-based, you can't use it with latex or porous materials.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FW9Y1CW

I just warm it in my hands.

If you've only tried virgin coconut oil (which is most of what you'll find in stores) you'll probably be surprised by some refined coconut oil. I get [this stuff]
(https://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Coconut-Refined-Ounce/dp/B01766NTU8?th=1) although it's a little cheaper if you buy it in store at Costco ($20 I think.)

It doesn't taste or smell of coconut at all.

I have a theater style popcorn and this is what I use:

You want to get this type of coconut oil and Flavocol.

For every 1/2 cup of corn you pop, use 2 tablespoons of oil and about 1/2 teaspoon of Flavocol. The type of popcorn you use really doesn't matter.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Biona-Organic-Raw-Virgin-Coconut/dp/B005GUU680

UK, sorry :P
Apparently costco has a giant 54oz one from carrington farms that's supposedly cheap. Only get the organic, virgin/extra virgin stuff. Some of the non/organic stuff I've seen online gets review for strange smells+additives...wouldn't trust that stuff near my buddy.

Someone on r/sex recommended this guy too http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DS842HS/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687642&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001EO5Q64&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1EQQ1T6BQ5NR00SZ0SS7

I'd definitely do a coconut oil search on /r/sex to see a few different reviews though.

It's not that expensive if you buy it on Amazon: 54oz tub for $24

I buy from amazon 54oz $25 Nutiva Certified Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil -- 54 fl oz by Nutiva http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GAT6NG/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_q0fAsb10BCKWD

I placed an order last night for an Electric Deep Fryer and 54oz of coconut oil to use in it. Amazon is the way to go on coconut oil.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GAT6NG/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i00

If anyone is interested in making movie style popcorn at home these ingredients make a very close match.

• Paragon Coconut Popcorn Popping Oil coconut oil with beta cartone for color
  
  
  
• Wabash Farms Butter Flavored Popcorn Topping. Buy a spray bottle for even distribution
  
  
  
• Flavacol
  
  
  
• Paragon brand corn which pops up very fluffy with minimal dud kernals.

You can get a gallon jar of coconut oil on Amazon for $20 delivered. I keep meaning to but this...

This is what I got:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002YLI9E2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

At 1/4 cup per batch, it's going to last me a while, but probably not as long as the Flavacol which will last me over 200 batches if I stick to 3/4 teaspoon.