Foods To Increase Libido

Fenugreek gives a whole new meaning to "some like it hot." Before, we knew it as an herbthat spices up curries, but a new study found that it increases libido, as well. But we're notsuggesting you and your girlfriend consume handfuls of the stuff.  So wecompiled a list of some more common foods that also do the trick. Here are 11foods that will provide the essential fuel to spark your sexual appetite and increaselibido. 1- Celery While celery may not be the first food that comes to mind whenyou're thinking sex, it can be a fantastic source food for sexual stimulation. This isbecause it contains androsterone, an odorless hormone released through male perspirationand turns women on. How to enjoy this libido food: Celery is besteaten raw. Wash and cut some, and munch away. 2- Raw oysters This is one of theclassic aphrodisiacs. Oysters are high in zinc, whichraises sperm and testosterone production. Oysters also contain dopamine, a hormone knownto increase libido. Also, the experience of shucking a raw oyster is erotic. Tryincorporating it into your foreplay -- feed her and have her feed you. The slippery tastesensation and the mere act of shucking should get you both in the mood. How to enjoy this libido food: Scrub the shells thoroughly to get any dirt or bacteriaoff. Pry them open and place them on a bed of ice, squeeze some fresh lemon onto them ifyou like, and then start shucking away. 3- Bananas Bananas contain the bromelain enzyme, whichis believed to increase libido and reverse impotence in men. Additionally, they are goodsources of potassium and B vitamins like riboflavin, which increase the body's overallenergy levels. How to enjoy this libido food: Place them on a dish invarious states of "undress" and have your lady slowly eat some for you. Then gobble yoursdown and get to work. 4-Avocado The Aztecs called the avocado tree "ahuacatl," or"testicle tree." While avocados can indeed look like that body part, they contain highlevels of folic acid, which helps metabolize proteins, thus giving you more energy. Theyalso contain vitamin B6 (a nutrient that increases male hormone production) and potassium(which helps regulate a woman's thyroid gland), two elements that help increase libido inboth men and women. How to enjoy this libido food: Cut one inhalf, scoop out the insides with your fingers, and then get your woman to lick it off. 5- Almonds (or nuts in general) Almonds are a prime source of essential fattyacids. These are vital as they provide the raw material for a man's healthy productionof hormones. Additionally, the smell of almonds is purported to arouse passion in females.Try lighting some almond-scented candles to encourage her mood and snack on some (but nottoo many) yourself to store up energy for your performance. How to enjoythis libido food: Eat them raw (with no added salt or sweetness). Or, crush some freshalmonds and sprinkle them on your salad to get the energy you need. Onto somefruit, eggs and other foods to increase libido...

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Father-Son Relationships

At AskMen, we strive to beexperts on all topics of concern to men. But sometimes expertise is no substitute forexperience, which is when we turn to our readers. Do you have advice to help your fellowmen become better men? Do you have unique knowledge or perspective that we should sharewith our 15 million monthly readers? Send us an email at editorial@askmen.com, and we may do justthat.This week’s user submission is from Kirk Thurbide.As I approach fatherhood, I find myself spendingmore time thinking about and trying to understand my own father so I can better relate tomy child. I think this is quite normal. As men, we spend a lifetime trying to understandour fathers. We learn and continually relearn lessons from them throughout our lives. Myfather passed away when I was in my teen years, but I often wonder how I might relate tohim now, as an adult with my own family. Over the years, my opinions and views of myfather have changed greatly, and the revelations of why my father did certain things arebecoming more frequent and clear as I make my way.The Psychology Behind Father-Son RelationshipsIndeed, we do learn more about our fathers and how to relate to them as we getolder. Dr. D. Charles Williams has identified five predictable stages that can occur in the waythat sons related to their fathers throughout their lives with the acronymIDEAL. 1.     Idolize: This refers to ourchildhood view of our fathers, when they seem invincible.2.     Discord: This occurs during therebellious teen years, when we typically want to be nothing like our fathers.3.      Evolving: Duringyoung adulthood, our difference or contempt turns into something more likecompetition.4.      Acceptance:Occurs during our 30s and 40s when we let go of old hurts and acknowledgeour father’s positive traits. Friendship often begins to evolve in this stage.5.      Legacy:In our 50s, we will recognize that we are a living product of our fathersinfluence. Of course,everyone’s experience is not the same and cannot be tied up into a neat formula.But I believe the search for understanding is something that is common to all sons,whether you grew up in a made-for-TV nuclear family or without yourfather in your life at all. You want to know about who you are, and part of that includes understanding who your father is. Fathers Are People TooThere is no simple way to relate to your father as an adult. The make-up of anyindividual is multi-faceted, and recognizing that our fathers are much more than theunilateral role we have known them in is a great way to start to relate. As adults, wegain a greater insight and understanding into our fathers, not just as fathers but asindividuals. This understanding of how your father became who he is can yield clarity, perspective and respect, so take time to get to know your father -- to really know him.Get him to tell you stories about his life. Ask questions that help you build a biggerpicture of the man.Want a more rewarding father-son relationship? Readon...

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Five First Date Questions To Ask

Five First DateQuestions To Ask You’ve ordered dinner and wish the waiter would bringa side order of good conversation because an awkward silence has settledover the table. You’ve already meandered through common first-date banter (Do youhave siblings? Where do you like to hang out?) and now have hit a slump. Whatyou need is to shake the conversation up with some unique questions instead of the regularlackluster ones that get served on first dates. This way you’ll keep her intriguedwhile you get your hands on important information about her. Keep theconversation light but meaningful, and let it flow in a natural way. Often, a questionwill branch out into others, so here are five first date questions to have up yoursleeve.Are you going to try the snails with me?You’re both perusing the menu when she settles on a pasta dish. Sneakily, you askher if she’d be keen to try something different instead. This is more than justwanting her to enjoy what is, in your opinion, a delicacy; you’re being introducedto her sense of openness. Is she willing to try new things or does she insist that snailslook disgusting? Of course, if she has an allergy to the food you’re suggesting,that’s a totally different situation. Generally, though, asking her to try somethingnew with you will show you how she deals with it and if she’s flexible. Not tomention that if she’s an experimental gal it could pay off at a later stage.What would you do right now if you had a million bucks?You can ask her about her hobbies, or you could throw her this question and see how shecatches it. What she would do if she landed in big money overnight is probably somethingshe has let her imagination toy with before (as have most of us), so it will give you aglimpse into her interests and priorities, but also spontaneity levels. The benefit ofthis first date question is that it comes across as fun, thusputting her at ease while giving you some insight into what she’s all about.What’s the scariest thing you’ve ever done?Just how risky is this hot tamale? This subject not only makes for some interestinganecdotes, but it helps you gauge her adventurous side and what risk levels she iscomfortable with. Look into the future: If you start dating and invite her to go bungee jumping or mountainclimbing, will you be sharing that adrenaline or will she be sitting on the sidelinesbored? Explore her sense of adventure and see if your fun thresholds are on the samepage. Our five first date questions to ask continues after the jump...

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Dating Younger Women: Why It'll End Badly

Arnaud Lagardere, a managing partner of a French mediaconglomerate, is one of the richest men in France. Like many men of his status, Lagarderehas a hot model girlfriend, Jade Foret, who happens to be 30 years his junior and at leasta few inches taller than he is. Sounds like one of the many advantages of being wealthyand powerful, right? Sure, but with the perks of a younger girlfriend go some very strangebacklashes. For instance, Lagardere and Foret recently posed for a somewhat provocativephotoshoot together for Le Soir, a Belgian weekly magazine, and apparentlyLagardere's business partners are none too impressed. But is that precisely what happenswhen when date women who are much younger than they are? Do men seemingly lose their mindstrying to keep up with a girl from a generation they clearly don't relate to?Dating a girl 10or 20 (or 60) years your junior is a recipe for trouble. Let’s examine the specificreasons why dating younger women will end badly.Because she’s not a fresh startOne of the mistakes older guys often make is assuming that older women have emotional hang-ups andyounger women don’t. Such men are enticed by the seeming innocence and purity of theyounger woman. They think that because she’s never had her heart broken shewon’t have intimacy issues. They think that because she’s years away fromturning 40 she won’t constantly remind him about her biological clock. These men arewrong. Every woman has baggage. Further, younger women are likely to haveissues that older women have outgrown. For example, because of their comparativeinexperience when it comes to relationships, younger women are more likely to be needy andinsecure.Because she’s in it for the wrong reasonsBefore you start entertaining the idea of dating  younger women, ask yourself this:How come when you were 27 you couldn’t get a girl like the blonde bombshell who nowseems so interested in you? How is it that now, 10 or 20 years later, when you’reolder and probably worse looking, that you can score the hottest woman you’ve everdated? What’s different about you? Here’s a hint: When you wereyoung, you were poor. Now you’re not. Yes, it’s a bit crude, but there’ssome truth to it. Younger women are often attracted to the security that older men canprovide them. Maybe at first you won’t mind exchanging money for sex, but if youdevelop feelings for the girl you’ll become less and less comfortable with herinsincerity and her materialism. Don’t worry, we have more reasons whydating younger women will end badly…

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How To Know If She Likes You

No matter what age you are, no matter what stage in life you’re at, the moment youfeel that you like a woman, you start terrorizing your friends with this question:“Does she likeme?” You rally all of them. You might go out in a group or call friends upindividually and ask each of them, “Can you let me know what you think -- does shelike me?” And you'll start going over some of the things she's done. You’restarving for theiropinions. Here's the issue -- the issue we all forget: The minute you walkaround wondering, “Does she like me?” you’re basically giving your poweraway to her, without even realizing it. Then, the next time you see her when you go out on a date, you'renot really yourself because you're so caught up with wondering if she likes you andwanting her to like you that you hold back who you really are. And in dating, isn't thatthe whole point? In order to get the ending right -- to finally find thatgreat woman you could spend eternity with, or at least happily ever after for two years --you need to find someone who likes you (and is dating you) for who you are instead ofliking you for who they think you are. You need to stop worrying about if shelikes you, and you need to flip the switch and the power. You need to think: Do youlike her? Is she somebody you can hang with? Is she somebody you can envision going onvacation with? Is she somebody you'd like to wake up with in the morning? Is she sexuallycompatible with you? Do you like the way she moves? Do you like the way she talks? Do youlike the way she takes care of herself? And most important, are you able to be 100 percentauthentic in front of her? Are you being yourself, or are you just being a version ofyourself in order to get her to like you? The minute I stopped worryingwhether a girl liked me and started being myself in every situation, I had an endlesssupply of women liking me. The funny thing is, I didn't like many of them. I found theywere actually spending time trying to get me to like them instead of just beingthemselves. So I've been where you are, and I've seen both sides of it. Andlet me tell you, if you flip the switch and start to do the things I advise above, you'renever going to call another friend to ask whether the girl you like likes you back. You'renever going to worry about whether she likes you. You're going to have complete control,complete power -- and you're going to attract the most incredible women. The eternalquestion “Does she like me?” won’t be a question anymore.

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4 Tricks To Make Her Orgasm

4 Tricks To Make Her OrgasmShe’s arching her back, moaning and groaning, and giving Meg Ryan a runfor her money. You’re impressed by your ability to make her squirm like that, butdeep down your thoughts race between: "What if she’s faking?" and"If not, how do I hit this magic button again?" If you’ve ever beenthere, or for that matter would like to find yourself in that enviable position, check outthese four tricks to make her orgasm.Put on musky cologne Smell is the strongest of the five senses when it comes tosexual functioning for two reasons: First, since anything musky mimics testosterone,it’ll kick her libido into highgear. Baby powder can have a similar effect by activating her “scent print,”which links babies to procreation. Second, because smell, sex and memory centers shareclose quarters in the brain, the scent of arousal leaves the most lasting impression. Thesecond she gets a whiff of your musky cologne, she’ll be transported back to thelast time she smelled it on your body. Warm up her feet Every guy knowsthat when a womanhits the sack she loves to wedge her cold feet between his legs to warm up. Warm feet domore to make a woman physically comfortable than just about anything else -- even more soif you want her completely naked, which is not likely to happen if she’s cold, evenwith the lights off. What most of you probably didn’t realize was the importance ofwarm feet in increasing the likelihood of her experiencing an orgasm. According to Dutchscientists from the University of Groningen, the odds are increased by 30%. Maybe leavingthe socks on isn’t such a bad idea after all. If you want to try something sexier, afoot massage with a warming gel can do wonders, especially if you concentrate on the padsof her toes and the webbing in between, which are linked to her nether zones according toreflexology charts. Moreover, lips, hands, feet, and genitals get the lion’s shareof brain space, where feet and genital centers are neighbors, making them share sexyinformation. Why else do you think women call shoe shopping “retail therapy”-- especially when they’re not getting any at home and feeling bummed out? So socksor stilettos, you choose, as long as they’re keeping her tootsies warm.   For two more tricks to make her orgasm, read on…

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How To Land A One-Night Stand

 How To Land a One-Night StandMen love sex, especiallywhen there are no strings attached. And what really makes a player a capital-P Player ishis ability to secure sex within hours of meeting a woman. While most of my articles contain at least an element of that goal, I've decidedto give you a straightforward, step-by-step account of what you have to do to go fromcomplete stranger to knocking boots with a woman in the space of an evening. These tips may apply at a nightclub or a house party -- or anywhere bed-able babes can befound. Allow me to illustrate what I mean with one of my own adventures.A recent encounterI recently found myself at an art opening wine and cheese (a great place to meet women,incidentally: free wine, food, and mostly women who like to socialize), and as I wasmingling and discussing the art and all sorts of things with both women and men, I spotteda woman who looked ripe for what I, as The Player, often have in mind. Therewas a certain elegance to her tanned skin under her spaghetti strap dress -- but not somuch that she looked like a long-term project rather a possible one-night conquest. More apretty woman than a photogenic knockout, I could see she had a fun spirit about her as shelaughed and chatted with a couple of other ladies. Grabbing some food at atable beside her, I listened in on their conversation for 30 seconds, then joined in withan opinion opposite to the one she had just expressed to her friends, to get a littletension going. My target, Valerie, who looked about 30, and her two friends welcomed meinto their conversation, which continued amiably enough for about five minutes before Iexcused myself. That said...1- Spot your preyOpt for women who wear little clothing No, not just because you can betterinspect "the goods." When women ovulate, they often dress provocatively, as theysubconsciously want to attract potential mates -- the equivalent of animals being in heat.The animalistic element is quite present in the primordial one-night stand process. Use itto your advantage. Approach experienced women The older ladieswho seem fun-loving are generally more adventurous, and are therefore a good choice. Hit up women in all combinations With a group of women, don'tnecessarily approach the most attractive one. Instead, use game theory: opt for thesecond-most attractive to increase your chances of success, since she probably doesn't gethit on as much. This, in turn, might make the alpha female jealous, which could create abidding war that works to your advantage. You could always opt for the leastattractive woman to optimize your chances, since she probably rarely gets any attention atall when she goes out with her girlfriends. But if you're a real player, surely you'll besetting your sights higher than the ugly duckling. Note: If you plan onbuying your prey a drink, then you should buy one for all her friends as well. Move in on women who are alone If she's alone, on the other hand, youwon't face resistance from her friends. She's likely to want to talk to interestingfellows who can entertain her. Remember, even if your pick-up skillsare excellent, if you select the wrong woman who's in a bad mood and/or not into one-nightstands, then you have no chance. The possibility of having sex ultimately depends on thewoman. Back to the story...

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Her Daddy Issues

You’ve heard of the Oedipus complex, right? According to Freud, it is the theorythat every man secretly wants to kill his dad and have sex with his mom. (We know.That’s totally creepybehavior.) But perhaps you haven’t heard of the Electra complex. It’s apsychological term developed by Freud’s colleague Carl Jung. For Jung, the Electracomplex denotes a woman’s sexual attachment to her father and a correspondingcompetitive hostility toward her mother. It’s from Jung’s Electra complex thatwe’ve derived the modern concept of “daddy issues.” Thesedays, people say a woman has daddy issues when she appears to be seeking attention frommen in order to compensate for the attention she may not have received from her father.When we talk about her daddy issues, we’re generally talking about things likeaggressive flirtation, promiscuity, a tendency toward exhibitionism, and certain emotionalhang-ups. Whether her daddy issues are actually the result of herrelationship with her father or whether “daddy issues” is just the labelsociety has chosen to attach to this kind of behavior, it is a set of characteristics youmight encounter in a woman. Consequently, you need to know how to recognize her daddyissues and how to handle them.Sexual aggressivenessMost guys delight in the idea of sexually aggressivewomen. But if a woman is grinding up against you on a dance floor, initiating publicgroping and dragging you into her bedroom on the first date, it might be a sign of herdaddy issues. If you’re up for a one-nightstand, there’s probably nothing you need to do except enjoy the ride. But ifyou’re interested in a relationship with this girl, your strategy should be to takethings slow. If her sexy signals are overly aggressive, tell her you want to slow down andget to know her before doing the deed. Make plans for a future date instead of strippingeach other’s clothes off. Show her you’re interested in more than just sex andshe won’t feel quite as desperate to impress you with her sexual prowess.Excessive flirtingIt’s a stereotype that girls with daddy issues flirt a lot. Andmaybe it was even her flirting that got your attention in the first place. Onceshe’s your girlfriend, though, flirting with strange men is not going to fly. It’s important to recognize that not all women flirt because they’reinterested in the guy they’re talking to. Your girlfriend may be flirting becauseshe craves attention and enjoys the rush of developing sexual tension with a stranger. Thebest way to deal with this manifestation of her daddy issues is to confront her about it.Tell her you’re not OK with it. The extra attention from you will likely offset theattention she’s been seeking from random guys. More details on herdaddy issues…

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Power Over Women

So now you've got lots of sex-and-children-wanting, fear-of-being-single,blinded-by-cucumbers-in-their-eyes women. They've practically wrapped up all the powerthey once had into a neat little package and put it on our plate, right between the stripsteak and the mashed potatoes. Men don't have to do very much to get theadvantage back. Over time we become more comfortable and confident with our place in life,but the pendulum is swinging in our favor regardless.Exhibit AHere's an example to illustrate this point. As women age, they developundesirable wrinkles; as we men age, some of us lose our hair. Both maladies have agreat many products to combat them (though anti-aging is several times larger than hair loss). Good so far,but here's the difference: Women rationalize men's shortcomings. That's why women say bald is sexy. They haveto believe it because they've lost power in the relationship. You won't ever hear men say,"Wrinkles are sexy," because they don't have to. Here, let me try it. I love wrinkles;they're sexy. No, I take that back.Another ExhibitA lot of women say they like guys with a little gut or guys who aren't in better shapethan they are. Why? Because they don't want to feel like they're fat or because they don'twant a guy who is vain. Not so fast -- hands where I can see 'em. That soundslike more rationalizing to me.  What It MeansPicking up women is supposed to be tricky in our 20s. Embrace that, use it as a time tosucceed and fail in turn, because a few years down the line, women will be torn in allkinds of different directions that will make them behave irrationally and startlocking down guys they wouldn't have even maced a few years back. Prepare forthis. Embrace it. Take what's yours. Be a gentleman about it.

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Sex Addicts

If you answered yes to these questions, you’re not alone. But "yes" answersdon’t necessarily mean you have a problem (in my view). There is much more toexplore. For those of you thinking this is just one test and there are betterinventories, what I’ve found is you can change the words and put different wrappingpaper on the gift, but it’s still the same message. Many sex-addition treatmentprograms focus on exploiting people’s fear of sex and their difficulty controllingtheir sexual impulses. Treatment aspects can range from encouraging sexual or masturbatory abstinence,suppressing sexual desire and behavior, feeling powerlessness against their sexualdesires, and facilitating victimizing. Addiction treatment for substance use is the modeland inspiration for sex addition treatment, but can we really apply the same treatmentmodalities to something like sex, which is a basic need and desire for humans? Iunderstand abstinence from use is important for many people in substance recovery, butcan we use similar models for sexual expression? I wonder what’s next in theevolution of addiction models: love addiction, food addiction, Internet addiction, andheaven forbid, Facebook addiction? Welcome to the addicts club. We take cash, check,credit card, and Paypal. I’ll never forget the first client (no names,as it's still confidential) who was a graduate of sexual-addiction treatment. This person suppressed any sexual involvement, didn’t date and refused to masturbate.He followed his sex-addiction program perfectly and was one of the most guilt-ridden andunhappy persons to ever walk into my office. Never have I felt more empathy for a clientthan the pain described when he masturbated and broke his masturbatory abstinence. Ten months later, he terminated treatment as a happy, regularly masturbating guy (2-3times per week) who was able to manage his sexual guilt and was dating a woman. He hadall the answers inside of him and just needed a safe place to recreate his sexualidentity and expression. There are other ways besides traditional sex-addictiontreatment. As biased as I’m being, it’s to demonstrate something.We need to question the hot-topic treatments of today because tomorrow we may look backand wonder what we were thinking. To be fair, some sex-addiction models and treatmenttechniques work for some people. Some people respond to 12-step sexaholics-anonymoustreatment or sex-addiction therapy. Other sex-addiction programs modify their models to add or remove certain questionable techniques to improve their treatment. But what aboutthe masses of people sex-addiction treatment doesn’t work for? My point is thereare other avenues to take should one decide their sexual expression is problematic andaddiction treatment isn’t their cup of tea. The sexual-compulsivity model, whichuses a sex-positive lens to view out-of-control sexual behaviors or compulsive sexualbehaviors, has shown with research to be effective when using cognitive-behavioraltherapy and/or pharmacological treatments (medications) that may help individuals withobsessive-compulsive-like sexual expression. Basically, the model views sex as anintegrated part of the human experience and acknowledges that a person is a sexual beingwhile working on the problem. Do you think if we had early comprehensivesexual education in America and gained more knowledge about relationships, sexuality andthe tools and skills to enjoy them, we as a society might be better equipped to mangeour sexual lives? Just food for thought.(Ah, I went nuts and overwrote. Ithink I drank too much coffee beforehand. Coffee addiction? Start up a coffee-addictionclinic? Nah, Starbucks would crush me.)Part 2: Why do rich and powerful men cheat?All right, I went a little overboard on the last question, so lets lighten the mood. Whydo these men of power and fame cheat? That’s the million-dollar question. Everyonehas their opinion as to why the countless politicians, movie stars and people in powerpositions cheat. Are they sex addicts? Narcissists? Suffering from a personality disorder?Just plain careless? What you’ll find is each person does it for his own reasons,and everyone has different motives or roots for infidelity. Cheating does not equatewith sex addiction. Depending on the study, approximately 20-50% of people reportedcheating, and it’s foolish to think we live in a society where the majority ofpeople are sex addicts. In addition, studies have shown that people’spersonality-disorder traits impact their interpersonal relationships. That could explainsome of the personality/narcissistic-based cheating. But can’t people cheat thesedays because they’re simply cocky, a liar or insecure? How did they cheat in the olddays without all these postmodern terms, diagnoses and theories?Dr. Chavesexplains more about sex addicts and cheating, next...

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How To Celebrate Your Anniversary

AnthonyWeiner and Huma Abedin's anniversary was on Sunday, and to celebrate, they flew to Miamiand had a romantic dinner at hip steakhouse Prime One Twelve. We imagine theatmosphere was somewhat strained, but still, it should teach you a lesson about how tocelebrate your anniversary. Does your woman complain that you nevercelebrate yours properly? Does she expect you to pull out the red carpet every time thatday comes around? A woman often looks to anniversaries to commemorate and appreciate yourtime together, so the least you can do is try to get on board. The mostimportant thing you need to know is that not all anniversaries are created equal. Indeed,different anniversaries call for different types of celebrations. But you don't have toplan for weeks to have a great celebration; you just have to do two things: Remember thedate (yes, mark it in your calendar) and heed my advice for some fabulous tips on planningthat perfect night.1- The three-month anniversaryWhat it means: For most couples, the three-month mark is the time to realize thatthey're headed for a committed relationship. So, you can approach this celebration as youropportunity to mutually acknowledge your commitment to each other. What youshould do: You can opt for the traditional meal out. Pick a snazzy place and getyourself looking sharp. Remember: Play this celebration as a toast to the future ratherthan one to the past. Or as an alternative to the regular dinner, consider planning a funevent. Take her to a comedy show or a concert that she'll like; this way, you can spendtime together without too much seriousness. (Note: Three months is the earliest you shouldcelebrate. Celebrate any earlier and you may come off as a little overeager.)2- The one-year anniversaryWhat it means: The one-year mark signifies that you've overcome the beginningstages of a relationship and you still want to be together beyond that. From herperspective, she'll see the day as a time to remember all your "firsts" together (firstdate, first kiss, etc.). So, you actually managed to keep her around for a fewyears. You've got to show your appreciation somehow...

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STD Symptoms And Treatments

Scientists have released evidence of a new gonorrhea "superbug" -- oneresistant to all forms of antibiotics that are currently available for treatment. Althoughmany observers from the scientific community have called this an "alarming" development,few are surprised. Gonorrhea is one of the world's most common STDs, and it has shown anotable tendency to mutate in order to survive antibiotic treatment. Althoughgonorrhea is not fatal -- yet -- it can cause serious health complications if leftuntreated, and can leave women unable to bear children. This news only servesto reinforce the importance of knowing how to identify STDs when you suspect you have one,and perhaps more importantly, the importance of having safe sex. The topic of sexually transmitteddiseases (STD) is an unpleasant one. Alsoknown as sexually transmitted infections (STI) and venereal diseases (after Venus, theRoman goddess of love), the reported cases of STDs have been at epidemic numbers foryears. Despite having become more controlled in North America, AIDS is stilla terrifying prospect, and it's only one of many STDs out there. The major publicitysurrounding AIDS has left us slightly more ignorant about other STDs, which may not bedeadly but do pose wider threats. The major problem with any STD is its sneaky capabilityto go unnoticed. The symptoms can range from chancre sores, to painful urination anddischarge, to flu-like aches and pains. Many men and women carry STD bacterium or virusesfor years without visible symptoms, and unknowingly pass them on to their sexualpartners. Here is an overview of STD symptoms and treatments so that you're alittle more well-informed on how to protect yourself and your partner.std breakdownThere are two types of sexually transmitted infections: bacterial and viral. The biggestdifference between the two is that infections of a bacterial nature respond to antibiotictreatments. Viral infections do not have cures. Here is a breakdown of two ofthe most common STDs, their symptoms, and their respective treatments.Bacterial STDChlamydia Chlamydia iscontracted through oral, vaginal or anal contact or by touching your eyes after touchingthe genitals of an infected partner. Symptoms in men and women:Painful urination, penile/vaginal discharge or sore throat from oral contact.GonorrheaGonorrhea is a bacterial STD that presents differingsymptoms in men and women. Symptoms in men and women: Menoften experience pain while urinating and penile discharge, while a full half of all womenexperience no symptoms at all. Untreated gonorrhea in both men and women can lead topelvic inflammatory disease. Women run the risk of compromising their fertility. Viral STD AIDS An acronym foracquired immune deficiency syndrome, AIDS is an outbreak of symptoms and infections thatresult from the damage done to the immune system by the human immunodeficiency virus(HIV). AIDS may initially be asymptomatic or thepatient may experience flu-like symptoms,which may disappear for many years before the development of full-blown AIDS. AIDS is symptomized by fever, weight loss, fatigue, diarrhea, andopportunistic infections such as rare forms of cancer (Kaposi's sarcoma) and pneumonia(PCP). Treatment consists of a combination of antiviral drugs, proteaseinhibitors and other drugs. Everyone who has ever been -- or will ever be --sexually active is at risk. Abstinence is the only true form of protection against theseinfections. Thought condoms were the only form of STD prevention? Thinkagain...

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7 Women You Can Never Date

When Sgt. Scott Moore, a Marine stationed in Afghanistan, got word that Mila Kunis hadaccepted his video invitation to the Marine Corps Ball this coming November, he wasprobably pretty excited. But now, after the media mayhem has reached full volume, wordhas emerged that Kunis will be shooting two films in November and would likely not beable to make it. Though herrep denies that she's bailing, we're also not entirely surprised. A woman like Kunismust be nearly impossible to date, given her hectic schedule. She may be a sweetheart, butwe're adding over-scheduled women to this list of seven women you can never date. Prove uswrong, Mila!We should add before we get started that generally, the reason toavoid these ladies has nothing to do with the woman herself, but it has everything to dowith her context in your life.1- Your best friend's sisterThe woman you know the best will often appeal to you the most. But if she is your bestfriend's sister, getting lucky can mean two months of fun followed by the need to move toanother part of the city. She makes the “7 women you can never date” listbecause as soon as sis becomes sweetheart, you'll be walking on eggshells with your buddy.Gone are the days of complaining to your friend about yourwomen troubles because the conflict of interest ruins the good times, and the first timeyou make a mess of things, he will likely want to beat your ass.  2- Your secretaryThere are plenty of reasons to keep your mitts off the help. It can get you into allkinds of trouble -- legal and otherwise -- should the relationship go south. But even ifthe fling goes well, you have problems. You'll soon be tempted to push the limits of whatyou can get away with at work, perhaps in the janitor's closet. Love at theoffice is an enormous distraction from your work, especially if you are in charge ofher. Others are always watching what you are doing. Worst of all, once the relationshipends, she will enjoy leverage over you, and may use it simply by gossiping about whathappened in the aforementioned closet.3- The ex-girlfriendEx-girlfriends are one of the 7 women you can never date. Yet, the ex-girlfriend becomesincreasingly seductive as loneliness sets in. After several years of eating the only threemeals you know how to prepare, you can easily get blown away when she follows up chickenparmesan one night with chicken marsala the next. She might clean your apartment one daywhile you were getting loaded at happy hour, and you'llwant her there permanently. The loneliness will make you forget the reason the two of youbroke up in the first place, but should you jump back into the relationship, those reasonswill resurface in no time.  4- The hot trailer girlHave you seen Maury Povich? Let that show be a warning to you if you are smittenby the hooker with a heart of gold. It's fool's gold -- the hot trailer girl is definitelyone of the 7 girls you can never date. The scenario goes something like this: You were inthe club enjoying the company of a young woman whose breasts were rubbing against you liketwo sea lions on a beach, and then you got confused. Enjoy the one-nighter, but the nexttime you see her at bar time, you would be wise to end up at Denny's eating a Grand Slambreakfast. Find out who the final 3 are of the 7 women you can neverdate…

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Pregnancy Body Changes

France's First Lady Carla Brunijust announced that she's expecting her first child with husband, French President NicolasSarkozy. Though the former supermodel looks amazing for age 43, her pregnancy will nodoubt takes its toll on her sexy physique. Although she already has a son who's nearly 10years old from a past relationship, having a baby in her 40s might make the changes to herbody during pregnancy all the more gruesome. But before we go there, we willsay that there are few things more beautiful than a pregnant woman... from a distance.Once you get closer, you tend to notice most expectant mothers are covered with bristlyhairs, blotchy patches and a multitude of skin tags. As wondrous and miraculous as pregnancy may be,it also ushers in changes so intense they make puberty look like a cakewalk. Come along aswe examine the many terrifying ways your wife’s body will change during herpregnancy. She’ll turn into a gasbagYou know the way you feel after eating five pounds of bratwurst? Your wife will likelyfeel the same way during the duration of her pregnancy as she combats excessive bloatingand rising gas levels. The average person passes gas 14 to 23 times a day, but pregnantwomen often double that odiferous output thanks to higher-than-usual levels ofprogesterone. This hormone relaxes smooth muscle tissue in the gastrointestinal tract,thereby making your wife sound -- and smell -- like she’s just returned from achili-eating contest. Complicating matters further is the fact that a woman’sgrowing uterus crowds her abdominal cavity, slowing digestion and causing painfulbloating.She’ll droolIt’s every man’s dream to have women drooling all over him, and in pregnancy,that’s precisely what happens. Many pregnant women suffer from ptyalism, a hormonalcondition that leads to excessive saliva production. Ptyalism occurs most often during thefirst trimester, but it does affect some women during the full duration of theirpregnancy, making their saliva almost as hard to swallow as your story about where youwere until 3:00 am.She’ll gain weightIt’s perfectly natural for a woman to gain weightduring pregnancy, but some men aren’t adequately prepared for the sheer number ofpounds their spouse packs on. According to the latest data from the Institute of Medicine,the average healthy woman should gain between 25 to 35 pounds during her pregnancy.Approximately seven of those pounds should be the baby itself, with the rest of the weightdivided among the placenta, the amniotic fluid, the muscle layer of the uterus, additionalfluid and blood, and the 57 pints of Chunky Monkey she ate during her last trimester.She’ll experience hemorrhoidsPregnancy can be challenging at the best of times, but for many women, it’sliterally a pain in the ass. That’s because a woman’s growing uterus putspressure on her pelvic veins, thereby slowing the return of blood from the lower half ofher body and increasing the pressure on the veins beneath her uterus. This causes theveins to become more dilated and can result in painful hemorrhoids and constipation. Thisproblem is further complicated by the pressure exerted on a woman’s rectum from hergrowing baby. Add it all up, and it’s easy to see why so many women have difficultygetting comfortable during the later stages of their pregnancy.She’ll develop hobbit feetYou know what they say about men with big feet? Of course you do. You’ve beensaying it ever since you noticed you had the largest feet among all your friends. But doyou know what they say about women with big feet? They’re probably pregnant.That’s because pregnant women suffer from edema, an abnormal accumulation of fluidbeneath the skin. This condition can cause swelling of the hands and face, but it’sespecially evident in a pregnant woman’s feet and ankles since her rapidly growinguterus puts pressure on her pelvic veins causing blood to pool in her lower extremities.Edema generally occurs during the third trimester and is at its worst in warm weather andat the end of the day. The swelling usually disappears after childbirth,but some women find that their feet never return to their original size.Moreways your wife's pregnancy body changes next...

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How To Avoid Awkward Moments After Sex

Thereyou are lying in bed. And there she is lying next to you. You just finished having sexwith a girl you’ve been dating (or you’ve just met), and your mind is fillingwith these questions: Did she come? Did she enjoy it? Was I good? Did I holdout long enough? Does she want to do this again? Does she expect me to cuddle her? Should Iget up? Should I go to the bathroom? Should I leave?  Or, if she's atyour place, does she want to leave?When you first start having sex with a newwoman, you really want to avoid awkward moments after sex because, well, it's awkward.There's no ifs, ands or buts about it. You just don't know this person very well. Maybeyou’ve known her for a day, a week or a month.How well do you know her?But time doesn't make any difference because when you start having sex with somebody,it's going to be awkward. You don't even know each other. Even if you’re experiencedwith other people, you don't really know what to do, you don't know what she likes and youcertainly don't know if she was satisfied. You can’t pick up on all the intimatesignals yet. Now, the worst thing to do after sex is to look at a woman whenit’s over and ask, “Did you come?” That makes her feel like you're notin tune with her at all, and she wants to be in tune with you not only sexually but alsoemotionally and mentally. Another don't is to apologize for your performance. I knowa lot of guys will do that. When you apologize, all it does is show her that you're goingahead and assuming that your performance was bad and that she was not satisfied. And itwill also tell her that you're not very confident sexually. Avoid those awkward momentsFirst off, figure out ahead of time what this woman means to you. If it's the first timeyou're having sex with someone who you actually like and may want to be in a relationshipwith, you need to relax and realize that no matter what it's like the first time, it'sonly going to get better from there on out. This is because sex only gets better withtime, experience and knowledge of your partner. Also realize that if this is a woman youlike and you think you're headed in the direction of a relationship, you must have an openline of communication about sex, and not just right after that one session. Youcan do it on the next date -- even the next day. Turn to her and say, “Last nightwas great with you. Is there anything that you'd like me to do? What do you really like?What do you really enjoy?” Don't bring it up directly after sex,because her head will be spinning with thoughts just like yours. But do it the very nextday so you both have some time to process and learn more about each other. And it may takesome time depending on how open she is. But if you lead and you are open, she will say:“Last night was great the way you moved,” or “Last night was great theway you went down on me. Can you do that again?” The point is for you tostart to open lines of communication so that you can really learn from her sexually andshow her you are not ashamed of having sex with her. This is how you'll avoid thoseawkward moments after sex. Communication is the absolute key to a good sex life. More on how to avoid awkward moments after sex next...

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