23 Things That Hurt But Are Definitely Worth It

9.

Buying something expensive thats definitely needed. I couldn’t afford a phone for a year and went without one. Almost getting into an accident then realizing I didn’t have any way to contact anyone if anything happened definitely got me to withdraw from my savings and buy a phone. Typing from my new phone as we speak!

10.

Reflecting in order to grow as a person.

11.

Colonoscopy. Painful, but it can catch some nasty diseases before they become severe.

12.

Sneezing when you’re sick. It usually hurts but the relief is unbelievable.

Written by Laura McNairy

Laura is a freelance writer for TFLN. She likes to write about what she knows best — dating, sex, and being awkward, but usually in the opposite order. She is the Assistant Editor and videographer for Peach Fuzz, a sex-positive nudie magazine in ATX.