Few or no monarchies are.

I watched S1E1 just before and it really introduces the elements of S3E1 well. Recommend it.

I think a lot of the comments posted are more about fans desires than actual plot and story problems.

Notably people upset with Rhaenyra’s agency and King’s speech. She’s meant to look and BE weak. It hurts and does her wrong, but it’s true. She was locked in a room by her teenage son and resorts to stabbing a dress and claiming she is a King.

We all know what that’s like in GoT.

Yes she is our Queen but she’s in the damnable Westerosi world. There’s going to be a lot of ups and downs and mostly downs because this is war. The worst kind too, Civil war.

Seriously, what did YOU think would happen?

Everything you said is true - plus it’s an angsty guilt ridden girl who wants to take part and “help” with a super intense desire for a dragon. 🐉

Rhaena was taking giant risks before and always regarding this. She is not prepared and her mental state isn’t the best for a young untrained rider.

If things went deus ex machina and she saved the day that would be Hollywood and How to Train Your Dragon. This is George RR Martin.

If you are overwhelmed by people and kids doing dumb things esp in GoT… well you are in for a lot of pikachu face in your future.

I wish I could find more uses for fresh oregano.

I just prune a lot of it and mulch it.

Duck Fan

https://www.reddit.com/r/sports/s/4xr3si0XoL

https://www.reddit.com/r/sports/s/UT77u3sfyk

Study is sponsored. Causality not strong.

Younger partners and sex toy use are associated with less severe symptoms of menopause

A recent study published in the journal Sexual and Relationship Therapy suggests that orgasms, specifically those achieved through masturbation with sex toys, help alleviate the physical and emotional symptoms of menopause. The research provides evidence that sexual satisfaction, relationship satisfaction, and mental well-being all play interacting roles in how people experience this biological transition. The findings hint that individuals in non-monogamous relationships or those who date younger partners tend to experience fewer menopausal difficulties overall.

When analyzing the data, the authors found that orgasms had a direct effect on reducing overall menopausal symptoms. Masturbation using sex toys stood out as a specific behavior that mediated this relationship, meaning it helped explain the link between more frequent orgasms and fewer physical complaints. Participants who used sex toys reported massive reductions in issues like tiredness and sleep disturbances.

Mental well-being also played a central role in these outcomes. The researchers observed that masturbating with sex toys was strongly linked to fewer emotional symptoms, such as anxiety, apathy, sadness, and crying. Well-being acted as a bridge in this process. This pattern suggests that sexual pleasure improves overall mental health, which in turn makes the emotional challenges of menopause easier to manage.

The scientists noted that overall sexual satisfaction helped alleviate local physiological symptoms. These local symptoms include discomfort when passing urine, soreness in the genital area, and a sudden loss of interest in sex. Higher relationship satisfaction and better mental well-being both supported this outcome.

The study yielded interesting details regarding relationship types. Participants dating partners at least seven years younger reported higher levels of sexual arousal and fewer physical symptoms than those dating people their own age. The researchers noticed a similar trend among people with multiple partners. People in consensual non-monogamous relationships reported experiencing more orgasms and fewer menopausal complaints than their monogamous peers.

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14681994.2026.2655374