I'm a bigger guy and I'm very gymtimidated. Joined the gay gym in dc and I went once and got freaked out. I have a panic attack thinking about going and I end up not going because I'm too scared/embarrassed. I must look like a cow. Any tips or encouragement on how to get over this? Going at off peak hours when it's less full is helpful, but not always possible.

9/26 check-in: Happy Monday, y’all! What are your plans for today?

For me- treadmill and triceps.

Hey all, Any suggestions for a personal trainer in Chicago?

Going on my babymoon next week to Paris and my husband has really just gone above and beyond to try and make me feel comfortable and supported during this difficult pregnancy. He's recently gotten into colognes, and I want to gift him a "design your own" in Paris from a nice place. Any suggestions?

Anyone know where to get free covid testing near west loop with fast turnaround time for results?

Post egg retrieval, and my doctor says my thyroid levels are a bit high for what he wants to see for FET, so he has me on medicine to lower it before it’s time for FET. Has anyone else experienced this? Was it caused by all the IVF shots? Will this be a long term issue?

Anyone ever get acid reflux every time you lay down to nap or go to sleep? Middle of 6 months and feel like acid reflux just hit me. :( any suggestions besides taking tums?

Hi fishes,
Want some feedback for Employees Assistant Program (EAP) by Capgemini which provides facilities to connect with Therapist.
Actually I am going through some tough times(going through a divorce), want to connect to EAP to discuss my mental health issues.
I had connected once and they say that the conversations are strictly confidential.
Just wanted to know do they really keeps stuff confidential or can they inform my Manager regarding the personal conversations.

Wanting to know what IVF coverage other consulting companies have. EY, McKinsey, BCG.

I’m on an estrogen patch and I feel like it’s making me really sad. Has this happened to anyone else?

What's the worst execuse you've heard when you've told a patient they have an STI?

Seeking advice either from anyone already working for US GOV or any advice on how to get into it. I’m interested in working for IRS or Veterans with pm work. Any advice?

I also want to help my dad get into a permanent GOV role before he needs to retire, he’s been rejected by gov roles and can only work travel roles with fema, I don’t want him traveling as he’s getting too old and I just lost my mom a year ago. Any help would be appreciated!

I’ve hit a plateau on the keto diet (no weight loss in 3 months). So in addition to walking 5 miles a day (been doing this since month 2), on Sunday I started a Beachbody HIIT workout with weights (21 day fix real time). It’s 30 min workout daily and I’m two workouts in and I can barely move. Also, the muscle cramps are for real! Drinking about 80 ounces of water a day and I soaked in an Epsom salt bath last night, any other tips?

Hi folks, anyone interested in creating a healthy sleep/wake schedule? I’m targeting to achieve and maintain a 10pm/5am sleep/wake schedule on the weekdays. I wonder if we can get this started, and check in to support and make it happen!

05/11 check in:

How’s it going everybody! What’s y’all workout plans for today?
I walked to the office and will be doing 🦵🏻 🍑 tonight!😼

If you’ve had issues with BED, please share how you recovered, what has helped, etc. thank you.

It’s looking like my job is gonna start asking us to return to the office. We have an open office plan and before we wfh FT I would save all my work for my telework days bc I can’t get shit done in the office. I’m having major anxiety about them making this decision. I know I’m not alone that people don’t want to return to the office. My ADHD and the open office just makes working from the office a nightmare and I’m feeling really nervous and kind of resentful.

Anyone keel over yet? My back is breaking from the bag I’m hodling. Don’t have any funds to average down with either. #worried

As a self-pay lady, it’s really annoying to end a stim cycle with boxes on boxes of leftover medication. They could have estimated more closely and included refills or something.

We were not trying to conceive. And I was drinking alcohol like twice a week.
Now I missed my period and pregnant. I am panicking a lot, not sure if I want a baby right now. Definitely i cant deal with pregnancy constantly knowing how much u drinking could have affected the fetus and if i could ever endure the consequences it would bring upon the baby
Help me understand if my baby will be fine or not.

What does everyone think about dining out at a restaurant (outdoor seating at 50% capacity, tables 6 feet apart) now that restaurants opening back up? Safe? In Florida for context.

Anyone connect me to a good golf instructor in Naperville, IL?

Guggenheim healthcare reputation?

Hey Everyone,

I work as an emerging technology Consultant with 4 yoe with 1.5 years of overseas experience. I specialise in implementing blockchain and iot solutions for telecommunications, supply chain and financial services clients.

I am looking for referals. Pls get in touch so i may share my profile.

Please stay safe.

Does EY GDS gives year end break? Means Christmas holidays for a week?

Anyone a CFP as a side hustle?

Hi Fishes,

Currently I am working as senior software engineer in a product base company. My tech stacks are React, Redux, Node, AWS and Graphql. I am thinking to switch the carrier in Block Chain or Data Science. Will it be a good decision to make the shift.

Total experience is 5 years.

If it's okay to shift. Could you please help me with the steps for preparation? I will really appreciate the help.

Thanks a lot.

i’m first place in my fantasy football league rn - best record and highest points. should i give away my backup TE for a backup RB? i don’t really need … everett for henderson 🫠 hmu fam 🫠

I have joined Deloitte usi in july having 3 yrs of exp in java restapi springboot here i am been allocated to salesforce project which i am not willing to work on they have cross trained me on salesforce in one month. Is there any option to get java project or should i switch company

Hey all!

How much should I ask from twilio for analyst role. Might have hr round soon. Yoe 2 Cctc: 6 LPA

Domain: sql, tableau (want to switch to

data science in this role)

Also pl let me know about culture, job security and wlb.

How much do Outreach care specialists with Anthem / Elevance health earn?

Hi Everyone,

I have recieved the offer from @valtec its 18.8 with rest varaiable total is 22.
Wanted to know is there a policy that 100% variable is paid irrespective to anything.
As this is what has been been told to me. How is the work pressure and on site opportunities?
I would be joinng the bangalore location.

Anyone works in Risk area for McKinsey? Can you tell me briefly what the work would be usually? Any specific areas? Like Compliance, AML? Thanks!

When I’m in the office, the partner likes to talk. These talks usually last almost an hour. We should be allowed to bill this time to the partners.

Just moved to Chicago. How is the lesbian dating scene here? Love to connect with ladies based in Chicago

Any tips for selling your parents on an older boyfriend? Mine is 20 years older than me, but I really don’t think it is an issue.

I should have just got on PREP..

If any Lesbians in Atlanta want to grab drinks, I’ll be at MSR after the Dream Game tonight.

Best experience at a gay bar?

Have you seen women wear ties and "masculine"-looking suits to work? Was it accepted by client and team? I've never worn a tie to work, but when I've worn clothing that had a more "masculine" fit either in grad school or some work environments, I've gotten comments and looks, or sometimes asked (or people gossiped) about my orientation. When I wear more "feminine"-looking clothing, I feel more more uncomfortable and awkward. 🤷🏼‍♀️

How’s it like being gay in Singapore?

The principal on my team in the course of conversation was saying how I could pass for straight. And how others can’t. In front of the team I manage.

Should I be weirded out by that?

I’m in SF but nervous to officially come out to my friends even though I’m sure they all know/assume anyway. :(

Hooked up with my ex today. Something about the holidays really tends to bring out my self-destructive tendencies.

My friend and I (both Asian and gay) were seating at the cafe on the 2nd floor of Saks Fifth Ave today waiting for our table for the restaurant on the 9th floor. A lady came and asked where are we from, and “why are you two men in this mall? This is for female only”. I said this mall sells products for all genders. She said she has walked all floors and never saw a thing for men. Then she threw curse at me. I stood up and asked her to repeat what she said. She pulled her phone and called 911

How many of you are in an interracial relationship? And what are yours and your partner's ethnicities?Just wanted to do a quick poll :)

Thinking about moving from Seattle to San Diego, but don’t have any friends down there. Any advice for how to meet queer friends?

Well I recently told a guy I have been seeing I have HSV-2. We have not yet been physical but it’s been heading that direction. Man I hate this part - waiting to see what his response will be after he researches and talks to his doctor. I’m on daily meds which help reduce transmission risk. You’d think that since HSV-2 affects 20% of Americans and likely a higher % of gay men, there would be less taboo but it’s hardly ever talked about. Anyone else in my shoes? Or had it disclosed to them?

Ryan Murphy is the new Aaron Spelling. Big rich producer making money off of cheesy shlock. I guess you can’t take the Indiana out of the boy. Heart’s in the right place though. Bless his heart.

I know I will get hated by saying this. Do you think gay pride events are portraying a bad image about our community to public? (Drugs, sexual, inappropriate clothes, and sometimes like strip clubs- some parts). I know it is right to present us but I just feel it is not the right way to show who we are. I wish the pride where everybody can connect in a more friendly way (outdoor game- team work, dance, drink something not too sexual.) there are some good parts of pride tho. Any opinions?

Another humpless hump day before a thirsty Thursday.

I went on a date last week and it went really well. We basically set up 2nd & 3rd dates that night. 2nd date's Friday for drinks and 3rd date is drag brunch. Date had to end pretty early bc she's in the med field and needs to wake up around 5am. I'm new to dating people my own gender and I want to make moves but I'm nervous/hesitant since I'm new to this. There was light touching, leaning in, eye contact, but I want to do more. Anything I should do on the 2nd date? How to initiate?

Any Chinese/East Asians here?

What company are you at P?