... to mosquitoes.

Seriously, has anyone else ever experienced this? It's always been like this for me. It's not my diet, because it's always been like this, back when I was a dumb carnist kid and now as a vegan adult. I'm not even joking when I say that if someone opens the door only long enough to come inside (maybe 5-10 seconds) I will often immediately attract a mosquito which bites me several times. I'll often sit outside at work and have to go somewhere else because I'm being harassed by mosquitoes, when none of my coworkers have noticed anything. If I'm on a hike, I will literally come back with dozens of mosquito bites, any people with me might have a couple.

Bug sprays have never helped. Mosquitoes seem to avoid biting the parts I hit but inevitably I will miss a little spot near my armpit or something and mosquitoes will dodge my sleeve to go bite that.

I get bit by at least one mosquito almost every single day, even if I don't go outside.

I hate summer.

Please help

  • EmmaGoldman [she/her, comrade/them]M
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    2 years ago

    Apparently, mosquitoes are most attracted to people with Type O blood and least attracted to people with Type B.

    They also seem more attracted to people who exhale more CO2 and those who have a higher body temperature.

    • buh [she/her]
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      2 years ago

      those who have a higher body temperature

      they're attracted to hot people

    • Catherine_Steward [she/her]
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      2 years ago

      This reminds me that I have no idea what my blood type is, which is probably bad. If only I could afford to see a doctor :agony-minion:

        • BoxedFenders [any, comrade/them]
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          2 years ago

          If you're in the US, you can get the Red Cross app and make an appointment through there. It's pretty nifty cuz it'll keep track of your donations, blood type, COVID antibodies status, blood pressure/hemoglobin history, etc. A nice free way to get your vitals checked while saving those in need.

      • PapaEmeritusIII [any]
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        2 years ago

        You can get test kits online and do it yourself. I found out mine that way while I was bored in lockdown.

    • silent_water [she/her]
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      2 years ago

      o, this explains why they suddenly stopped being able to find me. my body temperature dropped 1.5 degrees on E.