The Frugivore Diet

Women's intimate hygiene

2012-12-21T20:17:05.000Z

Hi Girls!

I have been searching 30BaD for a similar topic but I haven't found antyhing.

Is there a way to get rid of initimate hygiene product? I have been using a very delicate one for years but recently I have found out that even this one causes some irritation.

Maybe there are some herbs infusion that we can use instead of farmaceutical products?

Any ideas/experience? :)

Beautiful Body Hair!

2012-06-19T11:42:31.000Z

Hi girls/ladies/whatever,

I though this might be a great place to talk about hair. Body Hair! When discussing the pressures placed on women to conform to wear make-up I feel a discussion about body hair is the next step. So here's my story, please share yours, your thoughts, or your questions.

I'm 28 years old and have for the most part been embracing my hair, all of it, for the past ten years. I did shave for part of high school but it wasn't long before I decided that ridding my body of its hair was wrong (for me) for so many reasons. I should add that this was also the time that I started using a diva cup and have since moved to washable pads. I also use washable toilet paper, but that requires its own discussion!

Part of my reasoning is environmental, part of it is the ridiculous double standards women are subjected to, but for the most part I think that shaving is a waste of my time. That said I have felt, on many occasions, the pressure to conform and shave here or there. About a year ago I moved across the country from a wonderful small town where I knew everyone and had build up a circle of like minded friends, many of whom were very hairy. Then when I got here I felt the pressure I'd rid myself of years ago creep up on me again, and I shaved. I just felt so overwhelmed with a new city (in fact just being in a city overwhelmed me), going back to school with people younger than me, and having to build up a new support network. I just didn't want to have attention directed at me solely because of my hairy armpits or legs. Now that I've been here a while and am feeling more comfortable in my skin and surroundings the hair has come back in full force.

People are used to it by now but I did get questions about it in the past. Yes sometimes I was smellier than I would have been had I shaved my pits, but that was on a meat diet! Since going 811 my bo has virtually disappeared and I've ceased using deodorants. In fact after a recent roller derby practice I was hanging out with a teammate, in our sweaty gear, and a discussion about body odor and veganism came up. I hadn't showered since the day before and she bravely leaned in for a good long deep sniff. And guess what? She was quite shocked that we'd just gotten all sweaty and I didn't smell one bit, in spite of the wondrous amount of hair in there. The second common question is regarding the opposite/same sex. Do I attract less potential partners? This one is simple. If someone is turned off by my natural beauty then I don't want 'em! This is about socialization right, so I'd rather let my hair filter out those who are unable to think beyond their socialization of what is beautiful and leave me with all of the awesome people who can appreciate a slap in the face of normative femininity when they see it. The short answer, I've been single for ~15 months of the past 8 years.

Being confident is the only prerequisite for letting it all grow out! And if you're mostly feeling good about it but still feel a bit awkward or uncomfortable I say fake it till you make it.

How do you feel about your body hair?

Biometrics, Brain fats?, Periods and mothers!

2012-03-21T14:38:01.000Z

So I went in for a biometric screening yesterday thru work...

Blood pressure should be less than 120/80,
mine measured at 90/60! Whoo yay for lowered stress levels haha

HDL Cholesterol should be 50-100mg/dL
mine was a flat 40. Which is considered "undesirable (low) but the nurse tech guy said it's fine for me because I'm vegan.

My LDL Cholesterol was so low it couldn't be measured by this particular testing station (lol)
Optimal would be less than 100mg/dL so I'm guessing I was way beyond optimal levels.

Triglyceride results were not able to be read either, normal reads at 45-149mg/dL and out-of-range (low) is less than 45....gonna have to check in with my regular Doc to get this stuff read, I like seeing how my health rates against charts, it's fun to read those silly meaningless numbers!

Finger poking blood glucose results!
50-139mg/dL is NORMAL
Which puts me at a fat happy 81 totally within normal for a change.

Now for the all mighty Body Mass Index, Waist Curcumf & Body Comp

My Height 5'1.
My Weight 90.5 (WHaaat?!?!?! lol I thought I was 95 geez)
My BMI 17.1

"Below Recommended Less than 18.5 Talk with your health care provider about a healthy eating and physical activity program" lol Ummm...I'm just a tiny person and I'm plenty healthy, thanks!

Waist circumference: 22.00 inches. (under 35 in. is desirable range)

Alright here is where it gets fun...
Body Composition %...

Women 18-40 years old should be 21-33.9%...

I just turned 26 years old this past Sunday...I have 4.5% Body Fat :D

The guy that was explaining my results faltered at the cholesterol again at the BMI and yet again here at the body comp, supervisors were called in to make sure the readings were accurate. I asked why all the hubbub they said they never get people as tiny as me in "this area"
(I live in a fat city apparently)

AAAAANYWAY...
8 months ago my boyfriend and I tested our body fat% and we were both about 10-11%, not bad, I joked I wanted to get down to 3%....I didn't actually expect it to happen!!!
I mean, yeah I'm active, I run every on lunch break at work (just 1 mile!) and I walk the dogs, do showertime wall push-offs (standing push ups) and lift tiny 3 lb weights few times a week to tone my tiny arm muscles lol

But wow...anyway, so I showed my results to my mother (bad idea right? know...) when i went to visit the other day and she FLIPPED OUT!

"Your brain isn't getting enough fat"
"You stop having periods lower than 15% body fat!"
"You're sickly"
"I'm taking you to see a doctor!"
"Are you eating right?!"
"You need to eat meat again!"

*sigh*
It's the first two replies of hers that got me thinking...does the brain need fats? I eat fats once in a while, peanuts, avocados, oil when i share a stir fry meal with my daughter.

And is it bad not to have periods? i really don't mind ya know? No crazy hormone attacks, no random pimple breakouts, no need to waste money on tampons and such...not bad at all!

Anyway, I'm fine with my 4.5% body fat, I don't feel sickly or TOO THIN, I DO have muscles, (just not in my arms, I'm a lower body kinda gal) I DO feel healthy, energetic, a desire to be active and outdoors, i am happy, in love, lowered stress levels, i don't have ANY weird illnesses, no asthma, diabetes anything...

WHY THE HECK DOESN'T VEGANISM HAVE A COMMECERICAL!? Or a billboard or SOMETHING
or is this just our secret way of thinning the population so only the open minded survive? ;) j/k!

Seriously though...let me know about the period and brain fat things, I'd love to read some opinions!

HELP my nose is shiny

2012-03-13T07:34:13.000Z

Hahaha. For as long as I can remember, my nose has been very very shiny! I have tried close to everything, but so far only compact powder has done the trick (which I'll have to reapply the entire day through) BUT now that im avoiding make up I would really like to hear about your experiences with these kinds of issues? ....preferably make-up free

Even if I dont apply moisturizer to my nose, it shines. I used to use oil-free lotions on my face (mostly avoiding the nose area) but it felt somewhat sticky on my skin, so a cpl of months ago I started using almond oil for the purpose, and its so much better for my face! I can really recommend this for all of you babes! - I use it all around in the evening, but in the morning I will only apply it to my cheeks and forehead, avoiding the eyes and nose area.

thanks in advance,

with peace

To color the hair or not. Can be grey or salt & pepper hair sexy at any and every age?

2011-11-28T17:01:47.000Z

I'd like to hear your opinion about going grey. I've been coloring my hair since I was 20 and I'm tired of it. I try to use gentle hair color, but it's still not 100% natural. I tried henna once, I didn't like the result (and even my pee turned deep red).

Is it too early to go grey at 42? I love silver hair, but mine would be more salt and pepper, deep dark brown with lots of grey by the temples, and much less every where else. I'm afraid if I stop coloring my hair I will look much older than I am, but at the same time I'd like to live a completely natural life.

What's your thought?

Homemade lotions ?

2011-07-18T21:58:11.000Z

Has anyone had any success with making homemade body lotions? I have found some "recipes" online but haven't tried any yet.

I am hoping the longer I am 811, I will find that I don't "need" to use body lotions. I'm a little worried about the upcoming winter since my hands get chapped (even though I wear gloves.)

It would be cool if there was a group on 30BAD that was all about "recipes" for homemade products (cleaning and beauty-for those of us that aren't product free yet.)

Any suggestions are appreciated.

Deodorant

2011-05-12T22:00:33.000Z

I use a natural deodorant on days that I work but not otherwise.

Are you deodorant free or what do you use?

How can anyone go makeup free with bad skin :(

2011-05-10T11:09:54.000Z

Hey Beautiful ladies,

I would absolutly love to go make up free. I use natural mineral make up at the moment of course its vegan. I cant go make up free as I suffer from a hormonal imbalance therefore I get acne and have a lot of scarring. If I had nice skin I would never wear make up :( I think you ladies are so beautiful and blessed to have to not wear any make up. If circumstances were different I would never wear any.

Peace and Love xo

my favorite soft skin secret...

2010-01-28T09:39:07.000Z

Is kind of like skin brushing but its more skin rubbing and when I have finished my skin feels sublime.

First you soak your body in a warm and lovely bath for a period of time. Take the palm of your hand and begin to rub it up and down parts of your body until the skin begins to roll away. Do this wherever you find the skin will lift and repeat the process to your satisfaction. It's fantastic and much gentler on the skin than brushing.

Benefits of being makeup-free....

2009-06-08T09:56:25.000Z

Personally... - clearer skin with a natural glow - more confidence - no more time-wasting infront of the mirror - a new level of respect from other men & women - a feeling of liberation & exhilaration - no planetary resources being abused - compliments on my 'guts' - freedom from mainstream ideals - not supporting big corps - no animals being exploited or habitat-destruction supported - more acceptance of my physical self - more time - more empowered - truth.

How long have you been make-up free?

2009-06-08T09:51:36.000Z

Its coming up to 2years for me! Its very liberating as I used to cover my face up all the time with shimmers & shadows.

Please take the time to sign this petition...

2009-06-08T09:28:34.000Z

http://www.petitiononline.com/antiMaku/petition.html