It is an issue occasionally. You do need to abstain for some time while you heal, but there’s other activity you can engage in the meantime. Blood isn’t often an issue. Surgery isn’t too common

Scratch it! What kind of masochist just endures the itch until it goes away‽

I’m actually pretty enthusiastic about psyllium husk supplements so you have my attention!

I live in the US and 95% of the time I use credit cards; I carry very little cash for tipping and quick purchases. I have about 3 cash back cards that I rotate depending on what I’m purchasing and pay them off every month. The points I earn I’ll use for traveling. I never use my debit card except for when I go to the bank