Sweet and Bitter Blog
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Welcome to Sweet and Bitter Blog, I am Shayoni. I believe everything has a sweet and a bitter side, it is how you perceive makes all the difference. Visit my blog where I talk about the same things of daily use like makeup, skin care and everything I like.
Sweet and Bitter Blog
4y ago
Italian Gelato Pumkin, Orange, Chocolate from Gelateria del Teatro, Rome
Anyone feel that things are a bit toxic these days? Can the world please go back to being kind. I mean the bar is pretty low already. Even a simple smile will do at this point!
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Sweet and Bitter Blog
4y ago
Trigger warning: Blood, mensuration, periods.
I hope you have already read the part one and two of this series on Menstrual cups. If not, then read
Why You Must Switch, How to Insert and Tips for Beginners and Issues related with Menstrual Cups.
Are you convinced now to switch after reading the previous post? If yes, then there are things that you should keep in mind before buying:
1. Size: Usually brands provide two or three sizes. One for teenagers. One till the age of 25. Another other for ages above or someone who have given birth vaginally. I am 31 but choose ..read more
Sweet and Bitter Blog
4y ago
Trigger warning: Blood, mensuration, periods.
I hope you have already read the part one and two of this series on Menstrual cups. If not, then read Why You Must Switch and How to Insert and Tips for Beginners
This post details of the issues and troubles one might face when they start using menstrual cups.
Is there any discomfort when using one?
Every worn contact lenses? Or got your tooth sealed/crowned? Or maybe even spects or sunglasses? Were they a bit uncomfortable when you started? It is so because it is not part of your body. However, did it caused issue later? T ..read more
Sweet and Bitter Blog
4y ago
Trigger warning: Blood, mensuration, periods.
The first thing that pops up in one's mind when she sees a menstrual cup (primarily if they have never used a tampon like me) - how is this thing going to go in? Won't it hurt? How will it stay in? What if it goes inside my uterus? Will I need surgery to get it out?....
Here is the post to answer it all. [I hope you have already read part 1 of this series on Menstrual cups. If not, then read Why You Must Switch.
How can a menstrual cup go in?
Several folds can help you. I tried the shell fold (also known as touchdown fold) because the ..read more
Sweet and Bitter Blog
4y ago
Trigger warning: Blood, mensuration, periods.
What is a menstrual cup? It is a small silicone conical cup with a stem - as if the base is cut off from a wine glass. You insert it in (did I scared you here? I will talk more about this in the next posts). Unlike other feminine care options (not going to say female hygiene products because periods are not 'unhygienic'), it does not absorb menstrual blood but collects it. After 8-10 hours (or 4-6 in case of heavy flow), you can pull it out, remove the blood, and reinsert. You can use the same cup for years. Just sanitize after the end o ..read more
Sweet and Bitter Blog
4y ago
Print Posters! 'Shayoni Starts Baking' ???
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Fact: I never bake. In fact, I do not even make anything that has atta or maida. I tried to make a cake once in 2010 and failed. Somehow I feel that I will most definitely fail.
Yesterday, I finished off a major training for office (online!) It was not easy and I stay up at night for a few days for that. But, in the end it was appreciated. I was not expecting a shower of appreciation and positive feedbacks. I was feeling super pumped. So, after 10 years, I took it as a challenge to bake last evening. Look at this! Made with zero help.&nb ..read more
Sweet and Bitter Blog
4y ago
How are things going at your end? Getting accustomed to the isolation life? How is work for the home going?
For me, things have ironed out a lot. Work is going on and I am trying to learn the things that I always wanted. I have a sleep schedule now - sleep around 8 PM sleep and wake up at 4 AM - which is not perfect but works for me.
My location is still a hotspot so, we cannot go to any shops. Luckily, able to get the few basics we need on Big Basket or via Milk Basket. Timelines have reduced from a week to one or two days - this is a big win.
I still wonder what is essentia ..read more
Sweet and Bitter Blog
4y ago
Trigger warning: Blood, mensuration, periods.
The first thing that pops up in one's mind when she sees a menstrual cup (primarily if they have never used a tampon like me) - how is this thing going to go in? Won't it hurt? How will it stay in? What if it goes inside my uterus? Will I need surgery to get it out?.... Here is the post to answer it all. [I hope you have already read part 1 of this series on Menstrual cups. If not, then read Why You Must Switch.]
How can a menstrual cup go in?
Several folds can help you. I tried the shell fold (also known as touchdown fold) because the ..read more
Sweet and Bitter Blog
4y ago
Trigger warning: Blood, mensuration, periods.
What is a menstrual cup? It is a small silicone conical cup with a stem - as if the base is cut off from a wine glass. You insert it in (did I scared you here? I will talk more about this in the next posts). Unlike other feminine care options (not going to say female hygiene products because periods are not 'unhygienic'), it does not absorb menstrual blood but collects it. After 8-10 hours (or 4-6 in case of heavy flow), you can pull it out, remove the blood, and reinsert. You can use the same cup for years. Just sanitize after the end of ..read more