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2009-09-18T22:44:00.000-07:00

How to Get More Foreplay

2009-08-14T14:37:00.000-07:00

WebMD Commentary from "Redbook" Magazine

By Marion Winik

It's a simple and, yes, slightly sad truth: Although a new partner works long and hard to show you that he's a caring, attentive, and affectionate sort who loves nothing more than to give luxurious foot massages and make out for hours on end, in long-term relationships, the action tends to speed up considerably. You absolutely want — and need — more kissing, caressing, and all that assorted good stuff, but the thought of actually coming out and asking him for those sensual moves makes you cringe. Fortunately, no matter how shy you might be when it comes to X-rated topics, we've got some very effective words that you can bring yourself to say. Here's the plan:
STEP 1: Get your motor running.

Before you ask your guy to lavish attention on your various hot spots, you've gotta get your mood on. After all, while a single thought — it's time for sex! — might be all he needs to get started, you (like many women) probably require some transition between washing the dishes/getting the kids to bed/straightening up and stripping down. Start with some small requests like these to turn up the emotional temperature and help you get psyched for making more sexy suggestions later.

* "Come give me a hug." A nice, long hug (20 to 30 seconds, to be exact) is proven to jack up a woman's level of oxytocin — a hormone that heightens sexual arousal. Since guys love to learn the technical specs for anything, including the workings of your body, share this little tidbit with your partner, suggests Ian Kerner, Ph.D., author of She Comes First. Then, once he's got his arms wrapped around you, put your good feelings into words: "It's so nice to unwind with you" or "I love when you hold me." He'll be encouraged to discover what else he can accomplish with a little patience.

* "Can you rub my neck (or feet, or head)?" When a man wants to get you into bed, he'll often suggest that he give you a massage. Remind him of how well that tactic worked in the past.

* "Let's take a shower together." The warmth...the sweet scents...the sexy, slippery feel of it all: Suds and water have a way of moving things in the right direction. Plus, when you open with this suggestion, he'll likely be open to your other steamy ideas.

STEP 2: Stroke his...ego.

Lead into your request by pointing out what he does right, as in, "I enjoy it so much when we're hugging and kissing...." Or if the caresses are in progress, say, "This really turns me on." Avoid negative comments ("Why won't you try such and such?"). And stay away from the word you when talking about what you want, says Hilda Hutcherson, M.D., author of Pleasure: A Woman's Guide to Getting the Sex You Want, Need and Deserve; that way, you're less apt to sound as if you're blaming him for a so-so sex life.

STEP 3: Tell him what you want.

And when you do, bookend each request with praise, says Lou Paget, author of The Great Lover Playbook. Start with a positive: "Oh, it's so good to be with you." Then, present your request (phrased with let's to create a we're-in-this-together feeling), such as, "Let's go really slow tonight." After he grants your sexy wish, give the reinforcement: "Mmmm, that feels really good" or "That makes me so hot."

You can also frame your request by saying, "You were doing something the other day that felt great...." It's okay to fudge a little here, says Paget, even if he wasn't exactly on target; you'll just build on his previous accomplishments. Once you refresh his memory — he was kissing your breast, perhaps — he'll be eager to repeat his success. Then simply move his hand (men never mind this, Paget says) and use one word at a time: "Slower." "Left." "Up." And give some of that aforementioned reinforcement. Even just breathing loudly is good. As Paget says, "Breath is a whole language in the bedroom."
STEP 4: If all else fails, stroke his ego again.

What if, despite your best diplomatic efforts, he seems hurt by your suggestions or reluctant to try them? First of all, don't get negative or resentful — that's like giving up when you're halfway across the tightrope, says Hutcherson. Be brave and positive just a bit longer, remembering that carrots always work better than sticks. Try this: "I think you're so sexy, and there are times when you turn me on so much. I think I could show you a whole new side of me sexually if you can be patient with me."

A whole new side of you sexually? Oh yeah, that'll definitely get his attention.
STEP 5: Now turn up the heat.

Once you've seen the benefits of putting your wants into words, consider trying this "advanced" technique to get even more of what you crave next time. If you have a specific activity in mind, bring it up by saying, "I had a crazy dream about you last night" or "I just had a sexy thought about you." He'll want to know what it was — so let him coax it out of you ("Well, I was on my back and you were kissing me all over..."). "It's about stimulating naughty dialogue," Kerner says. "And if you blush a little, that's fine." Then, let your bodies do the talking.
3 Ways to Say "This Just Isn't Working"

Guys are famously fragile when it comes to their sexual prowess. So when a man is doing something that doesn't feel good, it's important not to discourage him altogether. Here are some ideas from sex expert Lou Paget for correction without rejection.

1."It's like my body is craving something different tonight." This puts the blame on something no one has any control over — and gives you a transition to what that other thing might be.

2."Things feel different when I'm at different times of my cycle." Again, it's nobody's fault — and it's true, to boot.

3."Can you do what you did before? You did it like this...." This takes away the sting by focusing on a past success. And practice does make perfect.

Originally published on May 19, 2009

WebMD Commentary from "Redbook" Magazine

METABOLISM TIPS

2009-08-14T12:34:00.000-07:00

Metabolism boost is perhaps the best method for weight watchers, but the rate by which our body burns calories depends on several factors,and in some people,it is speedy.(fast). It is also said that men tend to burn more calories than women.

The impact of different food and drinks on the metabolism is small compared to what your body needs for sustained weight loss. In some people, metabolism slows down steadily after the age of forty or there about. Its true that we cannot control our age,genetics or gender there are also other ways in which we can get metabolism boost.

BUILDS MUSCLES.
It has been proved that our bodies burns calories even when we are doing nothing-resting-.The resting metabolism rate in people with more muscle body is much higher. Every pound of muscle use about six (6)or more calories a day to sustain itself, where as each pound of fat burns only two calories daily. After a bout of resistant training,muscles activated all over your body, increasing your average daily metabolic rate.

EXERCISE.
Aerobic exercise may not build muscles, but it cam help increase your metabolism in the hours after a workout. High intensity exercise delvers a bigger, longer increase in resting metabolic rate than low or moderate workout. BENEFIT-, the benefits of this are enormous and as such, try a more intense gym classes during your regular daily walks.

WATER
The body needs water to burn calories. Study shows that adults who drank eight or more glasses of water a day burn more calories than those who drank four. One of your sure way for creating a more calorie-burning machine is to build muscle and stay active. The more you move during the day,the more calories your body burns. Early morning workout has the benefit of raising up your metabolism hours. Remember, while all these activities takes place in your system, its possible you dehydrates.

To stay hydrated, drink a glass of water or unsweetened beverage before every meal. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables which are full of fluid and vitamins, rather than chips or pretzels.

PROVIDING YOU WITH THE BASIC HEALTHCARE NEEDS

2009-08-08T05:36:00.000-07:00

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SMOKING DURING PREGNANCY

2009-08-02T02:30:00.000-07:00

SMOKERS ARE LIABLE TO DIE YOUNG. This is what experts and producers of cigarettes/tobacco have warned us of. However, in spite of all their warning, people don`t seem to take note or adhere to this. They argue and try to give one reason or the other as a defense for indulging in smoking especially by some pregnant women.

Besides the harm smoking does to your own health, it is known beyond any doubt that smoking can harm the developing baby, by holding back its growth. Some people disputes this, perhaps, based on their own experience,or relying on other people`s experiences, to make them doubt whether there is really any harm in smoking during pregnancy.

Some pregnant women thinks that smoking during pregnancy makes no difference since,they suppose it makes their baby underweight but,not knowing it could as well cause their the risk of bing not just smaller but, weaker. In fact if you are one of such people, you are taking a very big risk by smoking during pregnancy, because evidence which has been made over a decades tells us that smoking can really harm the baby.

D A N G E R S O F S M O K I N G D U R I N G P R E G N A N C Y
*RISK OF COMPLICATIONS WHEN YOUR BABY IS BORN
*RISK OF YOUR BABY BEING PREMATURE
*RISK OF YOUR BABY BEING UNDERWEIGHT
*RISK OF NICOTINE YOU INHALE PASSING INTO
YOUR BABY`S BLOODSTREAM.
*IT MAKES YOUR BABY`S HEART BEAT TOO FAST
*CARBON MONOXIDE PASSES FROM YOUR CIGARETTE INTO
YOUR BLOODSTREAM
*YOUR BABY MAY GET LESS OXYGEN AND MAY NOT
GROW WELL AS IT SHOULD

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Although, it may not be so simple giving up smoking, even for the sake of a baby. Some women have to weigh up what for them are real advantages of smoking against what they know to be the dangers, and they they find that the advantages can weigh heavily in the balance.Here, what you gains from smoking should be of before and not here now.

The gains of quiting smoking especially during pregnancy is enormous considering the risks involved. check for the reasons why people smokes and how it affects you and give them some thought. This will help you a lot if you can decide to stop with your partner, or with someone else who smokes. Even if your partner or friend don`t smoke, you`ll still need their support. Once you`ve decided that you really are going to stop, you are half way there

So how do you do it ?
There is only one way to stop smoking, throw out your cigarettes, lighters,matches and ashtray, and "STOP" Get through them one after the other and then it begins to get easier and you begin to enjoy the advantages of not smoking.

SUGGESTIONS WHICH MAY HELP YOU
*Find something to do with your hands to replace holding or playing with a cigarette.
*Find other ways of relaxing. Do some deep breathing, having a long bath, go for a walk or run,swimming can as well help.
When ever you want a cigarette,do something, it does not matter what. Drink a glass of water, eat an apple or anything to keep yourself busy. With time, you will get use to the whole thing and start living a normal healthy life.

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STRESS DEFINED AND ITS MANAGEMENT

2009-08-02T01:36:00.000-07:00

Stress could be defined as a physical, mental or emotional response to events that causes bodily or mental tension.
Stress could be as well seen as any outside force or event that has an effect on our body or mind. Stress could occur depending on the stressors and the types of changes or events we are dealing with, it can manifest itself physically,emotionally and or mentally.

*PHYSICAL
This occurs when the body as a whole starts to suffer as a result of a stressful situation. Symptoms can manifest in a variety of ways and varies on their seriousness.
The most common physical symptoms is headache, because stress causes people to unconsciously tense their neck, forehead and shoulder muscles.

However, research has proved longterm stress can cause or lead to digestion problems including ulcers, insomnia,fatigue, high blood pressure,nervousness and excessive sweating, heart disease, stroke and even loss of hair.

*EMOTIONAL:
This response are due to stress affecting the mind and includes anxiety,anger,depression,irritability,frustration,or over reaction to everyday problems,memory loss and a lack of concentration for any task.
ANXIETY: anxiety is normally shown as a response to loss, failure, danger or a fear of the unknown.
ANGER; Anger is a common response to frustration or social or social stress and can become a danger to other individuals if not kept in check.
DEPRESSION:Depression is frequently seen as an emotional response to upsetting situation such as the DEATH of a loved one, illness and failure.

MENTAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL:
Long term stress can cause psychological problems in some individual. symptoms of stress in this category includes withdrawal from society,phobia,compulsive behaviors,eating dis orders and night terrors.

W A R N I N G
Other stress symptoms or problems can be associated with serious medical conditions. This stress management information and techniques in this section are provided as general guidelines for information purposes only. You should seek the help of a qualified medical professional or your health care provider if you have any problems concerning stress, and or before making any changes in your diet or exercise level.

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2009-08-02T01:01:00.000-07:00

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