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We make ice cream the old way with a ton of ice, some water, and rock salt. Plunging your hand into that ice bath is something everybody should do at least once. You'll get a new appreciation for the survivors of the Titanic at the very least. It's shocking just how stiff it gets, and how fast. The pain is quite severe after only a few seconds as well. It's hard to imagine anybody surviving when their entire body is submerged in something like that.



If you take a parenting class, this exercise is often used with both partners to learn how to deal with pain/discomfort naturally.

My wife could keep her hand in there for a few minutes. I was done after 30 seconds, if that.


Interesting. Can you explain a bit more what the excersie is done? i.e., each person puts their hand in ice qater... then what?

What's the explanation/link to dealing with pain? I mean, in terms of parenting.


I presume it's about preparing for the pain of the actual birthing process.




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