Male and Female Imponderables-Resurrected
POSTED BY: Tristan
UPDATED: Thursday, June 8, 2006 20:33
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I feel like such a Treadkiller all the time. I think its just timing. So the interesting part is I don't feel like the Lone Ranger. Maybe all you great BROWNCOATS want to be The Lone Rangers? I maybe Native, and don't mind being called Tanto from time to time, but I do love the mask. How about role playing? A girl I was seeing years ago liked going places with me, (seperately), and pretending like we were other people. After flirting with other people for a few hours we'd connect in front of all the flirts and leave together. Sounds a bit strange but it was quite exciting. Anyone else tried this? How about the whole costume thing? I love Halloween. 
Jayne: I was gonna get me an ear too.
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Originally posted by PhoenixRose:
We did mention that there were places that would ship in discrete packaging, didn't we? I also suggest getting a "hide a vibe" pillow to keep nosy parents from stumbling across such items.
Can I just ask why y'all are shy about stores? They are not that bad! I go all the time (to the point where the folk there don't even card me anymore) and have never had a problem. I started going just because I could - I was excited about being of age - and I just kinda kept going back. At the very least, it's good for a laugh to see some of the stuff they have. Then of course there's the pretties; lingerie and toys. Both are my friends.
I did notice the part about discreet shipping, but I have the type of parent that would ask (probably in a relentless manner) exactly what I ordered, not to mention the fact that I currently don't have a credit card (which is required at many online stores). As far as the shyness goes, it's not so much going into the store (I've been with friends) it's actually purchasing said merchandise. Don't know if I'd be able to pull it off without constant stammering and blushing.
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Originally posted by PhoenixRose:
We did mention that there were places that would ship in discrete packaging, didn't we? I also suggest getting a "hide a vibe" pillow to keep nosy parents from stumbling across such items.
Can I just ask why y'all are shy about stores? They are not that bad! I go all the time (to the point where the folk there don't even card me anymore) and have never had a problem. I started going just because I could - I was excited about being of age - and I just kinda kept going back. At the very least, it's good for a laugh to see some of the stuff they have. Then of course there's the pretties; lingerie and toys. Both are my friends.
I did notice the part about discreet shipping, but I have the type of parent that would ask (probably in a relentless manner) exactly what I ordered, not to mention the fact that I currently don't have a credit card (which is required at many online stores). As far as the shyness goes, it's not so much going into the store (I've been with friends) it's actually purchasing said merchandise. Don't know if I'd be able to pull it off without constant stammering and blushing.
Believe me, I have the same nosy mother! She actually opens my post 'by mistake' all the time!I tried actually being honest with her once, when she asked what I'd been buying I told her I'd got a vibrator. She was a bit shocked but also really curious. She wanted to see it and kept asking questions as to how it worked. Turns out I'm less liberated than I thought for instead of educating and enlightening her I blushed bright red and had to run away singing 'La la la!'' with my fingers in my ears. Intellectually I know that my parents know about sex but emotionally I just can't deal with it!
As to being embarrassed buying stuff, just think how many blushing people they see in a day. And it's not like you'll ever see them again. Just don't let them push batteries on you. They always charge too much.
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Trust me here, deepgirl, no one who works at a place like that is going to think less of you. Think about the kinds of things they have, the kind of things that sell, and put an innocent vibrator next to it. Places that sell porn tapes have some crazy things; not to mention the various other toys that are available. To them, you are the most normal person they are likely to see in an hour. Nothing is going to phase them and yes, they are also used to nervous customers. I have found many of them to be very friendly, willing to answer any questions in a professional manner, and only judgmental of the people who hang outside staring in the windows hoping to catch a glimpse of someone trying on something skimpy (these people are promptly dealt with and are practicing an excercise in futility anyway). For serious, do not worry about it. As you don't have a credit card and your mom won't keep out of your business, a store is the best way to go. Even if you do stammer and blush and drop your money, as long as you get out with what you wanted, you win.
Emma, no offense, but your mother should be arrested. Not sure how it works in your part of the world, but here opening someone else's mail (particularly if it happens more than once or twice) is a Federal offense. There's no excuse for being that nosy and disrespectful. Glad you tried to stand up for yourself, though; I can't believe she started asking how it 'worked'! Even my liberal mother wouldn't be that bad!
How's your burn? Did you aloe it?
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I'll cast my vote with the fans of less body hair! I don't mind a little, but I love a nice clean chest (mmmm-Mal!)
Hey you brazen hussies - I'm not proud of being all embarrassed about buying smutty things, but that's how I am! Part of mywholesome midwest upbringing, but hopefully I'll get over it. I got over being embarrassed about buying tampons!
Whoa - new topic. Have any of you ladies dated men who had absolutely no tolerance for period talk? I mean, I understand the fellas don't want to hear details, but I've known man that seemed to think they should exist without knowing about it at all, other than an undiscussed lack of sex once a month. As if a menstrual cycle is a thing of shame that would dirty their souls if they knew too much about it. (I lived in the armpit of the midwest, remember?)
Of course, a few of the old guys I work with will start chatting about their prostrate health at coffee breaks (I have an interesting work place) and I make fun of them, so maybe I shouldn't complain...
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Emma, no offense, but your mother should be arrested. Not sure how it works in your part of the world, but here opening someone else's mail (particularly if it happens more than once or twice) is a Federal offense. There's no excuse for being that nosy and disrespectful. Glad you tried to stand up for yourself, though; I can't believe she started asking how it 'worked'! Even my liberal mother wouldn't be that bad!
How's your burn? Did you aloe it?
She was very sorry when I told her off about it and promised to try never to do it again. She's a lot better now that she's got herself a job and is getting out the house a bit. Now she's not so bored that she has to live her life vicariously through me!
The burn is getting better thanks but it's just where my rucksack sits. Ouch!
About those shop assistants. I have never met anyone who works in one of the nicer type of shops who wasn't friendly and helpful. I even got to flirting with the guy last weekend! We were laughing at the management's ter4rible descision to use see-through plastic bags! It meant he had to wrap everything in pretty black tissue paper so people wouldn't be embarrassed on the bus!
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I did date one guy who didn't even want to hear the word "period" for a very brief time. It was funny because he wanted to go swimming with me, and I told him it would have to wait about a week, and he kept asking me why, so I finally told him my period had just started and he totally freaked out! Since then, though, not really a problem. They get used to it. My last boyfriend didn't even feel "tainted", so to speak, if we got it on during that particular event. I minded more than he did, actually. I also got over it.
They should be able to deal with it. For one thing, a man should pamper and take care of his lady if she is suffering from debillitating cramps. For another, he has every right to know why you're not in the "mood". Many men don't always get it, and think they've done something wrong. Sure, just as we might not want to hear details of their prostate trouble, they might not want to hear details of our bleeding and/or yeast infections, but knowing that it happens is something I see as important. It's all part of general health and it's very natural. So if he's no compfortable with it, I say "Bah!"
Clear bags from a sex shop - hilarious! 
My local shop wraps things in black tissue paper, too. The bags are also black.
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M4P- In an office of mostly women I get the various discussions from sex to relationships to diarrea and of course the dreaded period. I have an iamaginary board set up, (Kinda like Bugs Bunny when he does some calculating). Whenever the discussions get too detailed, I lick the end of my finger and make a mark next to their names. They all know that maybe they should close the door or go somewhere else with their discussion. Okay, they mostly just laugh. So from a guy that has bought LARGE boxes and tampons and pregnancy tests, those guys need to man up or get out. If a guy can't deal with the good and bad parts of the female anatomy, they should just go gay and leave the women to us real men. Not to mention I have told all the ladies in my office that I will be giving a detailed account of my prostate exam complete with diagrams and pictures. You know, make a day out of it. There is a reason to look forward to turning thirty.
Side note: I know it may be out of place with all the prostate talk and all, but I am very pleased with the fact that many ladies these days prefer the toys to the boys. It helps the men like me to be more confident with prospective partners knowing they aren't all sickafied and such by the little boys discovering themselves. Little bastards like to give girls stuff and don't tell them. I have a new slogan for me. Benchmade. Don't leave home without it.
Jayne: I was gonna get me an ear too.
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The funniest thing about the black plastic sex shop bags is that you only get a black bag in one of those stores. So basically it screams to the world look at me I just bought porn!!!!! Or in my part of the world look at me I'm a sexual deviant! Please ostrisize (sp?) me! I'm going to hell!
An I carried such a torch.......For the Dark Lord
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Some of the local convinience stores here use the "black bag". Problem is they sell porn too. Since I work with kids, I ask for no bag at all. I'd rather someone see me with alcohol than the black bag. Besides, their porn sucks. Deviants don't go to hell. Right away.
Jayne: I was gonna get me an ear too.
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