I bought cast iron pan which I think is the best ever purchase I made.
Vasectomy. Before I got my vasectomy, I had a lot of anxiety that the condom might fail and an unwanted pregnancy would occur. That’s not to say vasectomies can’t fail, they can, even years afterwards, recanalization can happen so I get tested every year.
Annual failure rate of condom (average use) is 18%, and with perfect use it’s 2%. This means that over a span of 20 years, even with perfect use, there is a 33% chance for a pregnancy which is too high for me. A vasectomy with annual testing of sperm count is as close to zero as possible.
This guy fucks
Yeah, I’m 5 years in and stopped getting tested.
It was a fantastic purchase though!!!
aye aye
Is the annual test really necessary?
Most people don’t do it, but it’s mostly for my peace of mind.
Got my procedure scheduled in two weeks, so I am hoping it’s a one and done thing
Vasectomies rarely fail, just make sure to follow the instructions and use other contraceptives until you get the tests cleared (since you will still release sperm even afterwards for a while). Hope you have a smooth experience like mine.
I worked with a guy that had to go in three times but I think he was no following post operation care. You are supposed to abstain for a few days while it heals.
When I got my vasectomy it was no needle, no scalpel. They make a small hole then pull the vas deferens out cut and tie it to itself then do the other, all with pain numbing spray. Was 5 minutes not including the ball shaving. I went in to work that night, with an ice pack on my balls all night but barely had any issues. Some extra swelling happened but I went back for an injection of anti inflammatory and it went away.
Yes, if you fuck once annually
If you want to be 100% Sure then yes.
Most people are fine with being 98% sure though.
Okay, thanks.
Yup this is why I got my tubes tied. Too much anxiety just relying on the pill!
Pretty smart. Hope it wasn’t too difficult for you to get it (many doctors treat their patients with condescension and dismissal about sterilisation, especially towards women).
Oh man it was a nightmare finding someone who would sterilize me. I was 24 when I started seriously looking, and I can’t tell you how many doctors told me I’d change my mind about not wanting kids (insert huuuge eyeroll here), and one doctor even said that he thought my boyfriend was forcing me into it and that I didn’t understand how permanent it was. Thankfully I did finally find someone to take me seriously but man, what a pain in the ass!
Before leaving Reddit, I spent a lot of time on the r/childfree subreddit and read many threads with similar experiences. They have a list of CF friendly doctors, so this is a great resource that can save people a lot of time and frustration.
Yep - back in the day the LiveJournal childfree comm had a similar list which was really helpful!
What sort of frequency are we talking about? 500 times a year? or more like 200 times a year?
I don’t actually know.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3638209/
I didn’t go too deeply into it, just assumed this was average frequency, but I didn’t check what it is.
Yeah, this isn’t the usual holiday present thing… this is something you buy for yourself.
I agree with OP though on the cast iron though, these are super affordable and last forever. restoring a rusty cast iron skillet is pretty easy, so there is no reason to buy them new; from a bang for the buck perspective, this is really good.
This means that over a span of 20 years, even with perfect use, there is a 33% chance for a pregnancy
No this is completely inaccurate and wrong…there’s a 33% risk of a condom failing. You’d still have to time it with ovulation of the person you’re boinking for there to be a risk of pregnancy. And even then, having sex in the most optimal period isn’t even a guarantee of pregnancy, far from it.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3638209/
This is talking about the percentage of women with unintended pregnancies. They also compare it with no contraception which is 85% annually.
Probably condoms.
Reinforced binder paper where the holes are triangles and reinforced with tape. I hadn’t had to deal with my papers getting ripped out of a binder/refillable notebook since getting them
A motorbike for commuting.
Satellite water pump.
Initial investment is huge bill, but it pays itself off than monthly water bill.
Also, the water is clean.
Ski goggles. They protect your eyes in the heart of winter from freezing winds and keep your glasses from fogging up or getting wet. They’re great for stopping snow blindness too. 10/10
mid price point rice cooker. not as much of a cool/fun answer as the rest, but it lets me meal prep for days. i don’t like cooking for just myself, but it’s so easy to use that it doesn’t feel like a waste. plus i always overcook my rice on the stove 😅
Electrostatic capacitive rubber dome keyboard. …Such a pillowy, smooth travel compared to every mechanical keyboard. I wish there were higher demand so I could get an ergonomic one instead of basically being limited to what Topre or NiZ release.
- Bidet
- Leatherman Micra pocketknife - all I need for most things
- Ebike with a front platform - helps transport
- Acoustic Bike with trunk bag - a trunk bag has a surprisingly large amount of space
- Ortlieb panniers - add to the bikes only on an as needed basis
- Instant Pot - it does miracles with legumes, meats, and a large variety of other dishes
- Instant brand Air fryer - we’re working w/o a vent right now so we got this to provide an oven replacement
- IKEA wardrobe - configured and used as a pantry
- Large (40L) backpack with good suspension - great for all sorts of travel
A bicycle with a full chain case. They’re hard to find in the U.S. Bike mechanics say it’s because they’re a pain to work on, but the cool thing is that you hardly ever have to work on them. When riding in the winter, I’d have to clean the gears and chain every couple of weeks, and then replace the drivetrain almost every year. With the chain case, so far my maintenance has consisted of oiling the chain a handful of times in three years.
Kerbal Space Program 1. I bought it in early beta for like $14, have received all subsequent updates for free because I bought it so early, sunk literally thousands of hours of enjoyment into it and come out with a solid basic understanding of orbital mechanics.
I cant think of a better return on investment I’ve ever made.
My house. I am constantly stressed now, but it’s something I can work on, improve, and builds equity.
The medicine cabinet in my bathroom. I know it sounds stupid, but of all the improvements in my house I’ve made in the last year, this one has had the most impact. It looks great and gives me tons more storage. And since I use it every single day, I can appreciate it every single day.
I hear you there. I love almost everything about my house, but the damn mortgage is not something I enjoy paying every month.
Which medicine cabinet did you get?
I picked this one up. It matched the sink and vanity that came with the house perfectly and was built at a much higher quality than I expected.
Home Decorators Collection Home Decorators Collection 25 in. W x 25 in. H Rectangular Medicine Cabinet with Mirror https://www.homedepot.com/p/Home-Decorators-Collection-Home-Decorators-Collection-25-in-W-x-25-in-H-Rectangular-Medicine-Cabinet-with-Mirror-45410/302968021 SKU# 302968021
I also got one of those cabinets that goes over the toilet too, and while it looks alright, it felt cheap when I put it together.
Zenna Home 23.25 in. W x 71 in. H x 7.88 in. D Dark Brown Over-the-Toilet Storage with Glass Windows in Espresso https://www.homedepot.com/p/Zenna-Home-23-25-in-W-x-71-in-H-x-7-88-in-D-Dark-Brown-Over-the-Toilet-Storage-with-Glass-Windows-in-Espresso-E9850CH/320104339 SKU# 320104339
Yeah, my girlfriend and I were telling people, it’s great. We can just put holes in walls and no one can stop us. We don’t have to stress about a deposit or anything like that. It’s so freeing.
25 years ago I bought an IKEA printer cart to hold a computer tower and a UPS and stuff. It was like a billy line, so it was particle-board (aka beaver chow) but at least 20-odd years ago it wasn’t the hollow-core shit like so much of their stuff. I could screw in a mount for a switch and stuff.
Fast forward 25 years. I’ve moved-house 10 times, three of them coast-to-coast moves, and this thing is festooned with old cable-tie mounts, two switches (hp1810 and er-x) some test-rig APs for a project, a work laptop on top and its 4th APC unit (movers beat the hell out of them).
Good as new. I’m amazed that the beaver-chow actually held together, but I’ve kept it safe from its kryptonite: water. I’ve rolled it out and around to work on a tower on the top as a workbench l, and I’ve loaded server after server into it as they lifecycle out.
Barring calamity, I could bequeath this fucker.
Wok, vegetable cleaver, bidet. The world is your oyster.
Got myself a samaung galaxy active a couple months back for like 20$ off ebay. Its a nice reminder to keep my body moving and helps lose some of the weight I put up over the years. I do however keep it offline now and just manually record my info for privacy sake. Looking to get a casio royal as a more general watch for myself this christmas and keep my active as a workout watch instead
