WC #52

WC #52

Prompt: “What the hell are you doing in the bathroom at 3 in the morning?” From this list

Pairing: Kacchako

As I work on requests enjoy this little number from my drafts. Imma dedicate this to @i-write-fanfics-to-procrastinate because we cried at the same meme and it was a magical moment lol.

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A groan came from Bakugou as he mindlessly kicked off the blankets, his body over heating in the summer night. He turned on his side to get ready to snuggle up to his new wife, something he had been doing often. Something she absolutely enjoyed.

His arm stretched out lazily reaching for her but his brow furrowed when he didn’t make contact. His head was buried in his pillow as he was slapping around the bed, grunting when he couldn’t find her.

“Babe” He mumbled but didn’t hear a response.

Prying his tired eyes open, he let out a sigh when she wasn’t in bed. The master bedroom was completely dark so he knew she must have been downstairs.

“Probably snacking.” He muttered but his feet dragged out of bed and down the wooden stairs. The kitchen light was on but she wasn’t there. The counter was littered with pills and medicine, picking up a box his head snapped towards the hallway when he heard a deep cough.

Confused he pushed the door open to see her hunched over the sink, panting and sweat beaded on her forehead.

“What the hell are you doing in the bathroom at 3 in the morning?” Irritation splashed through him and as she began to give her response, her eyes widened and her knees buckled to the floor.

Her body lunged over the toilet, spilling all the contents from earlier down the pipe. “I didn’t want to wake you.” She stood and wiped her mouth and ran her hand under the faucet.

“Holy fucking shit Uraraka, are you that sick.” He asked not knowing if he should hug her or not. “Also I don’t give a fuck if you wake me, my wife puking for crying out loud.”

She smiled as her stomach settled. She loved it when he referred to her as his wife. It was a habit that he didn’t want to break.

“Relax love, I’m not contagious.” She reached down to the floor to pick something up. He leaned against the door frame, a worried look plastered on his face.

“Are you sure? I don’t wanna be cuddling with a barf monster, this isn’t high school yah know.” She rolled her eyes at his comment and tossed him a piece of plastic.

Swiftly he caught it and looked at the white stick in his palm. Eyes widening and he looked to find her with her hands on her hip and a smug look on her face.

“You just called your pregnant wife a barf monster. Shame on you.” She teased and poked him in his abs, which she made a mental note that they were extremely hard.

Her giggles stopped as she returned to his face. A shocked and blank expression mixed and began to get worried. She took a step forward, her voice soft and questioning.

“Bakugou?”

He didn’t move. His eye were glued to his hand and her previous statement rang through his ears. Pregnant wife.

“I’m sorry if you didn’t want this, it just happened, we weren’t careful. If you don’t want it we can-“

Her body was taken into a hug. Tears spilled out of his eyes as he clung to her. His head nuzzled against her neck.

“Thank you.” He whispered and she clung onto him. He was overjoyed knowing that he would be a father and she would be a mother.

“I love you so much.” He leaned down to kiss her but her hand covered his mouth. Placing a kiss on her hand where his lips would be, she smiled.

“I love you too but I just spent twenty minutes puking so yeah, I’m not letting you kiss me. At least not now.” She felt her stomach settle and turned off the bathroom light and lead them upstairs. “Just give me a few and I’ll be back in bed.”

He sat on the bed and watched her walk to the sink, excited to see her bump develop as the days would pass.

“Yeah know since we are awake, we could celebrate.” He smirked and she looked at him through the mirror as she spit her toothpaste out.

“Babe it’s 3 in the morning, we are not doing it right now.” He huffed as Uraraka jumped back under the covers.

“It’s not like I can get you pregnant again.” He scoffed but gladly wrapped his arm around her waist, cradling her stomach. She let out a laugh and turned to kiss his cheek.

“Goodnight Bakugo.”

“Goodnight Uraraka.” She felt a kiss on her neck and snuggled further into his chest.

“Goodnight little one.” They both whispered.

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Hope you enjoyed!

A detailed look at the physical and neurological impact of prolonged screen exposure

Social media is quietly reprogramming your brain, and the effects are more harmful than you think. The endless stream of content from platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram is eroding your mental health, weakening your focus, and impacting your physical well-being in ways you may not yet notice.

Neurological Effects

DOPAMINE DYSREGULATION AND BRAIN REWIRING

At the core of social media's addictive power is the brain’s reward system, particularly the neurotransmitter dopamine. Dopamine is responsible for motivating behaviors that lead to rewards, reinforcing actions that give us pleasure. Every time a user receives a like, view, or comment, it triggers a dopamine release, creating a brief feeling of satisfaction and reinforcing the desire to engage more. The problem is that social media platforms are designed to exploit this system by providing a continuous cycle of rewards. This constant stimulation has several neurological consequences:

1. Dopamine desensitization and addiction

With frequent social media use, the brain begins to expect regular dopamine spikes. Over time, it becomes desensitized to lower levels of dopamine, which means users need increasingly larger amounts of stimulation to feel the same level of pleasure. This is the same process seen in substance addiction, where overexposure to a drug alters brain chemistry, leading to cravings and compulsive use.

A study published in the journal Behavioral Brain Research (2019) found that excessive use of digital devices, including social media, leads to a reduction in dopamine receptor sensitivity. This results in users experiencing anhedonia, or the inability to feel pleasure from activities that would normally be enjoyable, such as face-to-face interactions or hobbies. The compulsive use of social media thus becomes a form of behavioral addiction that mimics the same pathways as drug addiction.

2. Reduced gray matter in key brain areas

Excessive use of social media also affects the brain structurally. Research indicates that prolonged social media engagement can lead to a reduction in gray matter in areas associated with emotional regulation, decision-making, and impulse control. A 2018 study published in the journal NeuroImage revealed that individuals who spend an excessive amount of time on their smartphones had reduced gray matter in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) and the prefrontal cortex (PFC). These brain regions are critical for functions such as attention, emotion regulation, and impulse control.

Over time, this shrinkage can impair one’s ability to concentrate, control impulses, and make decisions, making it harder to disengage from the social media feedback loop. This contributes to attention-deficit symptoms and may even lead to cognitive impairments in the long term.

3. Fragmented attention and reduced memory consolidation

The rapid-fire nature of short-form content, such as YouTube Shorts and TikTok videos, conditions the brain to expect fast, high-intensity stimulation. This can lead to fragmented attention, where the brain becomes accustomed to quickly switching between tasks or pieces of information. A 2020 study published in the journal Nature Communications found that frequent multitasking, such as switching between apps or scrolling through social media, reduces the brain's ability to focus on a single task for an extended period. This weakens the brain's capacity for deep work, which requires sustained attention and focus over long periods.

Moreover, constant switching between stimuli interferes with memory consolidation, the process by which short-term memories are converted into long-term memories. The hippocampus, the brain region responsible for memory, is less active during multitasking, meaning that people who constantly engage with social media may find it harder to remember information or retain knowledge over time.

Physical Effects

EYE STRAIN, SLEEP DISRUPTION, AND MUSCULOSKELETAL ISSUES

1. Digital eye strain and blue light exposure

Physically, prolonged social media use on screens can lead to Digital Eye Strain (DES), also known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). This condition results from focusing on a digital screen for extended periods, causing symptoms such as dry eyes, blurred vision, headaches, and difficulty focusing. According to the American Optometric Association, more than 50% of computer users experience symptoms of DES. The problem is exacerbated by the blue light emitted from screens, which can penetrate deep into the eye and cause damage to the retina over time.

Blue light also suppresses the production of melatonin, the hormone responsible for regulating the sleep-wake cycle. Exposure to blue light during the evening can disrupt the body's circadian rhythm, making it harder to fall asleep and leading to poor sleep quality. A study published in the journal Sleep Medicine (2019) found that individuals exposed to blue light for just two hours before bed experienced reduced sleep duration and lower-quality sleep, with significant impairments in cognitive functioning the following day.

2. "Text Neck" and musculoskeletal problems

Constant smartphone use also impacts posture and musculoskeletal health. The repetitive motion of looking down at a phone for long periods places significant strain on the neck and upper back, leading to a condition known as text neck. In this position, the head tilts forward, which increases the load on the cervical spine. A 2014 study in Surgical Technology International found that tilting the head forward by just 45 degrees places the equivalent of 22 kilograms of pressure on the neck. Over time, this can lead to chronic neck pain, herniated discs, and other degenerative spinal conditions.

Additionally, prolonged periods of sitting while using digital devices contribute to sedentary behavior, which is linked to an increased risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. A study published in The Lancet (2015) concluded that sitting for more than 8 hours per day is associated with a 90% increase in the risk of death from cardiovascular diseases.

Recommendations for Healthy Screen Time

Limiting phone use to a maximum of two hours a day offers numerous benefits for both your mind and body. First, it helps improve sleep quality by reducing blue light exposure, which allows your natural melatonin production to regulate your sleep cycle properly. This leads to deeper, more restful sleep and improved energy levels throughout the day.

Mentally, staying under the two-hour mark preserves your focus and cognitive function by preventing the brain from becoming dependent on constant, fragmented bursts of information. It encourages longer attention spans and better memory retention. Emotionally, reducing phone time lowers the risk of anxiety and depression by minimizing social comparison and the pressures of being constantly connected.

Other tips

1. Practice the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away to reduce eye strain.

2. Set time limits: Use smartphone apps or built-in screen time trackers to limit your usage of social media.

3. Blue Light Filters: Activate night mode on your devices or use apps that reduce blue light exposure, especially during the evening.

4. Posture Awareness: Keep screens at eye level to prevent text neck, and use ergonomic chairs to support your back.

5. Digital detox: Regularly schedule periods of no screen time, such as during meals or weekends.

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I hate how patriarchy has even ruined Hindu mythology so specifically to benefit the men.The casual jokes on family WhatsApp groups about how Mahabharat and Ramayan, the worst wars of all time, were fought because of a woman and how women bring ruin everywhere they go,as if they are the root cause of all suffering. Where in fact the women were LITERALLY the victims, one was publicly humiliated, the other kidnapped.The men have misinterpreted the stories so badly that it physically pains me, god went to war not because of women, they went to war FOR them.Because what happened to the women was WRONG,they weren’t to blame, the ones who wronged them were.

I also see a major polarisation in how a huge section of Hindus treat Sita and Draupadi, and it reminds me of the quote “a woman has to do everything right for her to be a victim and a man has to do everything wrong for him to be a culprit.”It breaks my heart at the number of times I’ve heard men say “well Draupadi shouldn’t have disrespected him,aise toh hona hi tha na fir”,first and foremost,that’s an inaccurate narrative promoted by wrong retellings who need to constantly find a reason to blame the victim,she did no such thing and you can find pretty much evidence for it everywhere.But even if she had, it does NOT make it okay for them to publicly disrobe her.This is one more example of the victim blaming culture that I see deep ingrained in the minds of so many of these dumbfuck Hindus who have absolutely no respect for their culture.So next time don’t go to ram mandirs and krishna mandirs if you can’t even truly understand and respect the relevance behind their existence.

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WC #33: Kacchako

Prompt: Bath

Pairing: Kacchako (My Hero Academia) 

I have been binge loving this ship and ever since the last fic of them, I’ve wanted to write more so enjoy! Also its 1am so heres to shitty night writing! (I know i should have upload sooner to count for yesterdays so another fic will be today too.)

I’m gonna say this is lime or boarder line lemon so yeah. They aged up obviously.

:)

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Bakugou watched with a blank expression on his face as his girlfriend dropped in the bath bomb. Between them, the bomb fizzed and let the colors of blue and purple taint the water and swirl around as bubbles formed. She had a slight bounce to her as her eyes fixated on the magical orb spinning around and even he began entertained with the fizzing noise, he was just glad it didn’t contain any glitter. 

The bomb settled and she leaned back, resting her head on the makeshift pillow she made from a towel. He copied on the other side. Together they sat, the warm water setting steam float up and she knew when he sat in that the temperature had risen a few degrees due to his powerful quirk. 

She was a little shocked that he agreed to join her in the bath. He was used to walking in and seeing her enjoyed the frothy water as he brushed his teeth but never did he ever join. But after a tempting plead and a promise of table top shenanigans, she ushered him in. To his surprise, he actually enjoyed the hot water, not to mention the view of his naked girlfriend, the one covered mostly with bubbles. 

His eyes were closed and he was relaxing on the silence, but her devilish side wanted to play and his eyes opened and glared when she tossed water on to her face using her foot. He blink as the blue and violet bubbles fell off his face, Uraraka tried to contain her giggles but her laugh had escaped. 

Instead of yelling out a cuss, he smirked and grabbed her ankle, pulling her into the water towards him, a gasp left her as she slightly dunked under and arisen just as fast. A mixture of aqua and purple bubbles now soaked her face and hair, her bangs clasped over her eyes and she pushed them away with a huff. 

He let out his own laugh and bucked up his knees so she was practically sitting on him. her arms crossed in front of her chest and a pout sprung to her face, the water swishing against the tub fiercely. 

“Hey don’t get mad, you’re the one who started it.” He said and she tried to keep the mad look on her face, but the way his thumbs made circles on her hips didn’t help her. 

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