u/Retro_Rocker_87

I’m a rising sophomore and I’m going to have a kitchen for the first time next semester (Allegheny Hall) and will most likely switch to a commuter plan (so basically no dining hall). I’ve talked to everyone in the suite already and this is what we have to bring so far:

- microwave
- toaster oven
- air fryer
- crock pot
- various plates and silverware
- I plan on bringing a few pans

Is there anything else that might be useful to bring or will this be enough to at least last the semester?

Hello all, today I had my first pelvic exam (19F) and it didn’t go very well, which I unfortunately figured might happen.

Ever since I tried using a tampon for the first time when I was thirteen, inserting anything into my vagina causes a lot of pain, mainly this burning sensation and tightness. The pain subsides ever so slightly once’s it gets past the initial insertion, but usually the pain is so bad I don’t want to keep putting anything in there.

At first I figured maybe I was just anxious, so I had my partner try to finger me when I very much wanted him to do so, and he still was only able to get the tip of his finger in before I told him to take it out.

My obgyn was only able to get the speculum (that was lubricated) about a centimeter inside before the pain started, she even switched to a Q tip which somehow hurt even more.

My period still happens as usual, and sometimes I have to push a bit to pee, which I thought was normal but I guess it’s not.

My obgyn referred me to a pelvic floor PT, but I’ve heard there can be a waitlist for those + expenses. Is there anything I can do myself to help fix this issue?