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  • As a bidet owner myself, there are models that have heated water options.
    I only have experience with Toto Bidet’s, but all of theirs I’ve tried have multiple heat settings for the water, seat, and dryer.
    Not all heated Bidet’s are created equal though. Depending on the model, they have a small reservoir of water they heat up, or use a tankless design. Both have pro’s and con’s. Tank designs have a small amount of water preheated so it’s ready to go. But it is possible to drain it faster than it replenishes and you’ll eventually get cold water.
    Tankless designs don’t run out of hot, but the first half second of the spray always seems to be cold as it’s just past the heating element.

    Hopefully you find this info useful.




  • There were very small hints in my childhood and middle & high school, but the first real crack didn’t happen until my 3rd year in college.
    I finished a round of beer pong at a party. I was taking a sip of the purple drank when shaking hands with the opponent. They shook harder than anticipated and I spilt it on my white shirt. A lady friend saw the spill and offered me her black, long sleeve, form fitting shirt. I accepted.
    I proceeded to receive several compliments from others at the party which I wasn’t expecting, but it made me feel good. I eventually went home in that shirt (I returned it to her later that week) and when I looked in the mirror I finally saw why I was getting all of those compliments. And I agreed with them.
    I then slowly experimented with more fem clothing over the years (I was in a very conservative family and town which severely hampered my progress) and the more fem I went the happier I felt about myself. Before when I’d look in the mirror as a guy I’d just think, “That’s me.” Nothing negative, but nothing positive. But with fem clothing I actually felt happy with what I saw staring back at me.
    I didn’t really see myself as trans yet; more a non binary/gender fluid. It wasn’t until I finally tried E and saw what it did for me that I finally realized and accepted that I’m trans. And now I really like looking at myself in the mirror and get happy at what I see looking back at me.
    I still use they/them, but I’m sure I’ll eventually switch to she/her. I also won’t stop anyone from using she/her when referring to me.





  • Pirky@piefed.worldtoAsk Lemmy@lemmy.world•Do you volunteer?
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    5 months ago

    I used to donate blood, but sadly a medication I take prevents me from doing so anymore. One time I even donated two units since they were particularly low on that type. You have my respect.
    I also help do compatibility testing for an emulator, though life has kept me from doing that recently.




  • Jak & Daxter: The Precursor Legacy for the PS2 had a roughly 1.5’ x 2’ fold out poster that had a map of the playable world with small bits of lore. It even had a short message from your uncle telling you good luck on your journey. The other side had an image of Jak & Daxter on the A-grav zoomer. This was way back in 2001.
    I remember as a kid pulling it out and reading it so many times that the corner folds started to wear out.

    Similarly, Ratchet & Clank also had a poster with all the weapons & gadgets you’d use with small bits of info for each item. The reverse side also had R&C, however I can’t remember if Ratchet was just holding the Devastator or if they were on a grind rail.
    I miss getting those with the games. It made them so much more special and unique.






  • This may be out of your price range, but I’ve been very satisfied with my Logitech G915. It’s a wireless, backlit, low profile (so no wrist rest necessary), mechanical keyboard with some programmable buttons on the left side. You can also adjust how bright the back light is.
    I’ve been using it for around 5 years now and have little to complain about it. There are also three different switch choices so if you don’t like the clicky sound, you can pick one of the others. I went with linear.
    Again, I know it’s pricey (it was $250 when I bought it), but I have had no need nor desire to look for another keyboard since.