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AKA Post-Nut Clarity

Thanks for this Gar1eth. I plan to talk to my PCP about the Medicare Bridge plan in a few weeks. I'm just over the qualifying BMI, but don't have any of the other factors. I also have "mild to moderate" sleep apnea and use a CPAP. I don't know if Medicare knows that in this context, except through the physician questionnaire that is part of the approval process, and the fact that apnea is a minor concern for me seems a little wobbly anyway. We'll see what happens. My current Plan D coverage is generally useless anyway, I'll change it next year, and suspect we'll see plans offering GLP-1s in the new open enrollment cycle.

Interesting that the East Side Sauna and it's now-defunct sister establishments West Side Club and Wall Street Sauna operated through the restriction by simply becoming "private clubs" with a yearly nominal membership. Also the off-the-grid Northern Sauna in Queens, which lasted until COVID. Along with many "party spaces" that are used by promoters. And likely others I don't know about. The real question for entrepreneurs who see gay sex spaces as an opportunity is if, in the world of 2026, there is a real market in very high-priced Manhattan for 70s style bathhouses of yore, or what an updated version might look like. I don't know the answer to that, will be interesting to see if anything cums of this.

Like the original (medical grade) amyl nitrite once prescribed for angina, ethyl chloride spray has a legitimate use in a medical setting. My doctor sprayed it on my knee yesterday to numb the area prior to an injection.

So glad this worked out OK for both of you, PK. Would be a scary to put it mildly. You seem to be describing use of ethyl chloride spray on a rag, not a nitrite inhaled from a bottle, the more usual example of "poppers." From limited experience, I can say ethyl causes a more dramatic drop in blood pressure, the sensation is more a slide to unconsciousness than the warm rush of nitrites. It seems to have some popularity among party boys seeking the maximum impact while under the influence of other substances.

Had mine in March, #11 for me. Interesting that earlier ones gave me a definite reaction the next day, the last few I've had no reaction to at all, a sore spot on my arm at most. And no, I've never had COVID, at least symptomatically.

I met with David's partner Todd last fall and he is indeed wonderful, terrific session in all ways. I had contacted David about meeting but he was off on one of his adventures and unavailable. He suggested instead reaching out to Todd (whom I don't believe advertises individually, but is featured in many of David's fans videos). I was very happy that I did, and still hope to meet with David someday. I second the recommendation above of his memoir https://www.amazon.com/Every-Grain-Sand-David-Wichman/dp/1950385132 . I wish Todd a quick recovery from whatever laid him low.

I know this is a bit niche, but maybe somebody here has had experience. Hallux rigidus is a fairly common type of arthritis of the foot wherein the first joint of the big toe deteriorates, causing pain when walking. The "gold standard" treatment is surgical fusion of the two bones so they can no longer rub against each other causing pain. Had that a week ago, all went well, no post-op pain to speak of. However I'm stuck in a huge boot for, they say, 6-8 WEEKS. My question is, if anyone has had similar experience, what was your post-op experience like, and how soon did you get back into normal shoes?

I think you'd only have to look at some of his videos to know he's VERY into older men, or at least convincingly performs that way.

I was chit-chatting naked with a guy during a break at a sex party, as one does. He reported he had paid $20K to have his foreskin surgically restored. It looked great, but was still tender from the surgery so he didn't want to be touched.

Actually, was wrong about Stephen's absence. I looked him up on FB and he's still very active, though not with Rab, the algorithm just doesn't show him to me. He's now into some "Iron John" type male warrior BS now, which is probably why the algorithm was wise to ghost him on me.

Nah, they split up a few years ago. Stephen, the pretty-boy channel partner, seems to have gone through some things and disappeared from SM. Rab, pictured, still does YT, Insta, etc. and his coaching practice. Too bad, they were a lot of fun together, especially in the early days when they ended each vid by turning away from the camera and whipping off the kilts, walking bare-assed away.

"HIV immunity is extremely rare, with most people susceptible to infection. However, some individuals possess natural resistance due to genetic mutations (like CCR5-Δ32) that block the virus from entering cells. While no absolute vaccine exists, research into these resistant individuals and immune responses, such as neutralizing antibodies, is ongoing." That blurb is AI, but it references NIH documentation. There is ongoing research into factors that seem to protect individuals. From the earliest days it has been anecdotally apparent that some few individuals remained negative event after repeated, unprotected exposure to the virus. Others contract the virus but never become ill.

Social media is a public platform, the virtual soapbox on the streetcorner. I agree it would be silly and rather pointless to try to vet potential hires for their social and political views if those views aren't publicly blasted on Twitter or whatever, or became part of our interaction. But if said hire makes it a point to blast his filth publicly it becomes part of the package. It's tells us who and what he is. A provider like that would be a hard no for me no matter how attractive physically.