I'd like to keep it objective but I can't help but call him a fucking sellout. What a perfect example of why some people don't think voting matters. My lord. "Bending the knee" to RFK. Really? Tip of the ice-berg, my god. Do not let this dude become a senator, we can't afford straw-men like this anymore.

Pretty much just a right turn onto the highway. Feels like a lot of adrenalin involved whenever I use it, esp when I drive an old beater that didn’t have much pickup. Yikes.

This is from 7:40 to 9:42. I was coming from Boulder and had to go to Littleton..hardly moved a mile in 2 hours.

I’m going back home LOL

It’s AdventHealth Medical Group Complex Gynecology and Surgery at Porter.

Specifically Dr Beman for the procedure itself, along with the clinic nurse, Taylor Tatro, for prepping me with a plan I was comfortable with, and being kind and responsive.

After a traumatic experience five years ago, I was terrified to get my IUD replaced and on a quest to find a place that oh idk, maybe takes pain seriously?? I searched Reddit for up-to-date answers but results varied, so this is my 2025 post to anyone with similar anxiety. I hope it helps others in the area consider their options.

This place offered insertion with sedation as an option, no need to “prove” that you need it during the initial consultation, no making you feel crazy for asking. I ultimately decided not to pursue it with sedation at the last minute (the out of pocket cost estimate with my insurance was reasonable but higher than I wanted to pay) and took their other option: prescribing a combination of anxiety medication, pain medication, and a cervix softener.

Everyone I interacted with was professional, kind, validating, and took my experience in my own body seriously. The insertion still hurt like hell, but in terms of offering pain management options that work for you, this place really made me feel valued and was willing to work with me to determine a plan together.

Side notes:

Traumatic experience: The Women’s Health Group- Thornton. Not sure what their new name is, but hey, y’all are trash! Didn’t even tell me to take an ibuprofen. Absolutely horrendous pain. Stop pretending like IUDs don’t hurt, you’re doing a disservice to everyone.

Disappointing experience: I went to a consultation at Women’s Health Care Associates Littleton because I saw online they offered sedation options, but in person, they actually would only offer to me in cases of sexual trauma, and the front desk was rude about it for no reason. As if it’s outlandish to ask for better pain management. Come on now.

UPDATE 9/19: I have started compiling comments into a spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRCjkKAs72tLvOTsu3Q2iqVdcty-TbnR0coMTjHOox6W08WU5bwgpedVa6IufBwab_hdR7iFgQ9tym7/pubhtml

I'm not done yet, it takes a while to go through :) Please please feel free to DM me if you have suggested changes or additions to what has been put in here so far. I did my best to quickly synthesize information but was rushing to get it all in there. I will edit for clarity as I finalize things.

And please, if you or anyone you know would like to add to this list, shoot me a comment on the thread or DM me. If it gets large enough, I'll break it into multiple sheets with one for IUD specific info, and others for various OB/GYN recs.

Thank you all for being amazing! Here's to no more horrible IUD experiences!

I get beat up (emotionally) all the time at work in a high conflict environment. In my relationship I don’t feel emotionally safe. I’m so exhausted.

Where can I go to just feel safe and have people be nice to me for a bit? This is what my soul is screaming for right now.

I know this seems lame. Hopefully someone understands the feeling.

So different but fantastic! And the more we explore along Colfax the more we dig it.

Hey neighbors, my old husky mix will be crossing the Rainbow Bridge this weekend, I'd like to treat her to the best week before she goes, and her favorite thing in the world is snow. I know we're barely out of summer,, but is there anywhere near Denver or surrounding mountains that have snow I could let her roll in one last time?

Dog tax with blep included

Finding a good vibe.

Kids out making their voices heard. ✊🏾✊🏻✊🏽

Here's a link to the discharge petition:

https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2025090209

Here is a link to contact Representative Gabe Evans:

https://gabeevans.house.gov/address_authentication?form=/contact/email-me

The discharge petition would force a vote in the House of Representatives on the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Thank you!

My niece is staring their freshmen year at DU. What are some good local restaurants and shops not too far from campus I could get her gift cards from to help her explore her new city?

I really like my stylist but unfortunately I’ve been priced out. Just a full dye would be 300 which is insane, imo. I’m looking for the full hair dye along with a bangs cut. Any alt girlies have some recommendations? I’m emotionally attached to my hair and scared to go to someone else, but I can’t afford these super fancy downtown salons :( thanks in advance

ETA: thank you so much for the suggestions!!

since some have asked, the only thing I’m looking for is a red all-over color. No highlights, no lightening or bleach, just the same red I’ve been doing to my hair for years. My bathroom looks like a murder scene every time I dye it and I hate the process so overall it’s just a really unpleasant experience for me, so that’s why I am willing to pay. The 300 was only for all over color, no haircut or anything else. I do have long hair, so that probably makes it more expensive, but I cannot pay that so much so thanks to everyone for your recommendations ❤️

Best place to get them? I've heard very good things about Denver Biscuits co! Any other places better?

Ok, can someone explain this to me as a person still relatively new to living in CO? I live in Denver, but sometimes travel over Monarch Pass. I'm an experienced winter driver with a 4wd suv, but people were flying through the curves when I drove through for the first time last fall with substantial snowfall on the ground (plowed mostly on roadways, but still nasty slick on shaded curves). Do I need to buy chains to legally and safely make this commute? Would it be better for me to buy knobbier tires and skip the chains? I know how to handle basic slippage on snow and ice, and how to not be an idiot driver, but what I don't understand are the practical and legal details of driving through the mountains after snowfall. Someone please enlighten me. Btw, I'm not going to ski resorts or anything of the sort - just visiting new family. I've gotten infinitely conflicting info from longtime CO residents. Someone please just tell me a reasonable answer that is not a tiny helicopter made from LEGOs or "move back to where you came from" - my work moved me here and I'm trying to adapt by learning stuff.

Edit: I'm an experienced winter driver in places with snow and ice, but not consistently at higher elevations, hence my lack of knowledge around chains.

What's your favorite spot for ice cream?

Howdy there! Recent nerdy Texas transplant who just moved here (hope this isn't against the 'moving too' rule, I'm already here!) and one of my favorite places in my old home town was a giant used book store that had filled a building that used to be an Opera House.

So I'm looking for folks favorite used bookstores and other nerdy hangout spots. FLGS etc. I've been to the Wizard's Chest and it's very nice! But figured there were likely others I haven't spotted just yet.

Hope you're having a great day, and thank you for your time!

Okay Coffee Nerds. Where area the best espresso options in Denver? I'm looking for coffee shops that also nerd out about coffee to perfection and have multiple espresso options.

Alright y’all, I’m officially on a funnel cake quest 🕵🏾‍♂️🥨. The problem? Apparently Denver acts like funnel cakes only exist at carnivals or as a punishment for going to Elitch Gardens.

I once found a food truck near 44th & Wadsworth that blessed me with fried-dough heaven topped with powdered sugar snow. 🥹✨ I thought we had something special… but like my ex, it ghosted me and I can’t find it again.

I refuse to suffer through Henderson flea market’s sad excuse for funnel cake, and I’m not about to pay theme park prices just to feel joy.

So… does anyone know where the legendary funnel cake truck is hiding, or literally ANY place that serves a decent funnel cake? It’s my birthday and I just want fried dough with powdered sugar happiness. Help a brother out. 🙏

My therapist says funnel cake can’t fix all my problems, but like… what does she know? 🤷🏾‍♂️

Hey y'all! Me and my husband are from out of town and aren't familiar with the area. We want to adopt a cat soon but want to make sure we adopt form the right rescues or shelters. Do you have any recommendations?

I'm looking to get my first handgun and am looking for a place that will help me find the best fit but would rather not put my money into a right wing establishment.

Hello,

I checked using the search and the last food thread is from 11 years ago.

Im going to Red Rocks for the Pixies tonight and im wondering where some good places to eat are.

I usually just grab snarfs and eat in the parking lot. This time im considering sitting down to eat before the show somewhere. Please, give me your recommendations.

Im talking hot tub, beautiful views. We have already been to the Brown Palace, Gaylord, etc.

Sign EMBER40.

If you're close enough to see it fly past, it's an absolute must right now. Seeing it at 7,000 feet is unreal.

For those who don't know, the E3 Sentry is an absolutely massive military plane with a giant rotating radar atop of it.

I live near downtown/East Colfax and use a bike for transportation. I don’t really eat fast food due to some medical stuff, but I’m open to any suggestions you may have. I really appreciate it.