24 Simple ideas to make your Festive Season one of a kind.. No. 1 is crucial

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="copy-paste-block"> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6lI29484jvIzvVvyRxTEMxw9nio48ueHqM__o5n96Jp29lHVrMHHVqjFCdkE2W0fa_du5-6b4SwQk36YZRpUe6l1Wlf979heukzPBRYw7EWOezrdp90Pb7mObdzpKtdBiJBM8GmumK3Dw/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="435" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6lI29484jvIzvVvyRxTEMxw9nio48ueHqM__o5n96Jp29lHVrMHHVqjFCdkE2W0fa_du5-6b4SwQk36YZRpUe6l1Wlf979heukzPBRYw7EWOezrdp90Pb7mObdzpKtdBiJBM8GmumK3Dw/s640/1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> The festive season can be stressful. Your to-do list has suddenly quadrupled. You may be spending more money than you intended. Perhaps you are entertaining house guests, hosting a party, or traveling. For most of us, life is simply busier and more expensive during the holiday season. <br /> And for some, the holidays are a reminder of lost or absent loved ones, feelings of loneliness, or financial difficulties and stress.<br /> There’s a lot of pressure to make the Christmas season perfect and to cram it with events, shopping, and parties. But I find that some of the simplest pleasures can make the season bright and fill me with the joy and wonder of Christmas.<br />  <b>Here goes 25 ideas to make your festive season one of a kind:</b><br /> <strong></strong><i><strong>1. Set a budget.</strong></i><br /> If you know exactly how much you are going to spend this Christmas, then shopping becomes much easier. Don’t feel pressured by the media, the advertisements, or other people to spend more than you intend.<br />  <i><strong>2. Begin with gratitude.</strong></i><br />  Before you begin handing out the gifts and tearing in to them, take a moment to reflect on all of your blessings since last Christmas. Write them down. Look at all of the good you have in your life and be grateful.<br /> <i><strong>3. Release expectations.</strong></i><br /> Allow this Christmas season to be what it is without expectations or hopes for perfection. We are often disappointed when things don’t go “as planned” during the holidays, so plan loosely and remain open to change. Embrace the reality of life as being part of the season.<br /> <i><strong>4. Keep it simple.</strong></i><br />  Part of releasing expectations is simplifying your Christmas season. If you over-schedule yourself with activities, shopping, and travel, you will be stressed and will miss out on the peace and beauty of the season.<br /> <i><strong>5. Spend time in nature.</strong> </i><br />  Wherever you live, in a cold or warm climate, spend time outside absorbing the natural beauty of this time of year. The smells, the sounds, the climate of December are all part of the joyful anticipation of Christmas.<br /> <i><strong>6. Listen to beautiful music.</strong></i><br /> Everyone has their favorite holiday music, and it creates background mood for the holidays. Consider music that is peaceful and soothing to bring calm during this hectic time of year. <br /> <i><strong>7. Create and sustain traditions.</strong> </i><br /> Traditions during the holidays make us feel connected to one another and to something larger than ourselves. They offer a sense of certainty and comfort. We have a tradition of letting the children open one gift on Christmas Eve, and it’s always pajamas to wear that night.<br /> <i><strong>8. Entertain without perfection.</strong></i><br /> Sometimes we avoid inviting friends over during the holidays unless everything is perfect — the right meal, the house completely decorated and cleaned, a gift purchased. Let that go and enjoy spontaneous get-together to share a meal or simply some time together. Don’t miss connections waiting for perfection.<br /> <i><strong>9. Light candles.</strong></i><br /> The glow of candlelight creates magic and warmth. Light them at dinner, during a bath, on the mantle. I’ve put an assortment of candles in the fireplace when it’s too warm to light a fire.<br /> <i><strong>10. Buy gifts mindfully.</strong></i><br />  Don’t purchase a gift just for the sake of having something to give. Buy something that is truly a gift for the recipient, something that lifts them up and makes them happy.  <br /> <i><strong>11. Bring nature inside.</strong> </i><br /> As you decorate for the season, bring some of the beauty from the outside into your home. Cut branches and holly berries to put on your mantle or in an arrangement. Decorate pine cones to put on your tree. Spray leaves with gold paint to use on your table or as place cards.<br /> <strong><i>12. Go caroling.</i></strong><br /> Print off some Christmas carols some from the Internet. Brew up some hot chocolate or mulled cider . Get some candles or lanterns. Call a few friends to join you, and walk around your neighborhood and sing. It’s really fun — and more fun if you spike the cider!<br /> <i><strong>13. Wrap creatively.</strong></i><br />  Instead of buying more wrapping paper, get creative. Collect all of the paper you have from last year and use it first. Use recyclable brown paper bags and tie them with bright ribbon or raffia string. Use burlap or fabric pieces to wrap up round or small gifts.<a href="http://www.parentsconnect.com/parents/your-home/eco-friendly/recycling/tip_1212502837482.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><br /> <i><strong>14. A baking party.</strong></i><br />  Set aside a morning with family or a couple of friends, and enjoy the pleasures of baking together. Bake a batch of Christmas cookies, pumpkin bread bread, or your own favorite holiday treat.<br /> <i><strong>17. A family project to serve.</strong></i><br /> Plan something together as a family to help or offer hope to others during the holidays. Adopt a family, serve in a soup kitchen or food bank, visit shut-ins. This reminds us of our many blessings and provides a sense of meaning and context for the season.<br /> <i><strong>18. Create simple, healthy meals.</strong></i><br /> <strong> </strong> From Thanksgiving until the New Year, we are faced with an array of delicious, but often fattening and unhealthy food choices. Whenever possible, create simple and healthy, meals to keep your eating choices balanced.<br /> <i><strong>19. Support the arts.</strong></i><br />  In this economy, the arts are suffering with lower attendance. Many performing companies, ballet companies, and other arts organizations are closing their doors. The holidays are a great time to support the arts while feeding your soul. Attend  a holiday symphony performance, or watch a local theater production. These are great family occasions.<br /> <i><strong>20. Send a letter or gift to a soldier.</strong></i><br /> Imagine being in Iraq or Afghanistan this Christmas, away from loved ones and the comforts of home. Remember those fighting for our freedom and  send a note of thanks or a needed gift.<a href="http://www.militaryboots.com/news/10-holiday-gifts-for-troops/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><br /> <i><strong>21. Rediscover meaning and purpose.</strong></i><br /> As things begin to slow down in the days before Christmas and the week after, take some time to reexamine your own life to determine what is  truly meaningful and important to you. Define and uncover your  passion and purpose to begin the New Year with a fresh perspective.<br /> <i><strong>22. Write a love letter.</strong></i><br /> One of the most meaningful gifts you can give is a hand-written letter expressing your love and gratitude to your spouse/beloved, your parents, your children, or a treasured friend. Take time and thoughtful care in expressing your feelings, writing on beautiful paper, and wrapping your gift. It will never be forgotten.<br /> <i><strong>23. Reach out to someone lonely.</strong></i><br /> If you know someone alone or lonely this holiday season, connect with them. Invite them over for a meal or include them in a family occasion. The holidays can be very sad for many people, and you can bring a ray of light into their lives.<br /> <i><strong>24. Take a drive or a walk.</strong></i><br /> Get in the car and take a drive just to look at the holiday lights and decorations. Or simple walk around your neighborhood. Carry a mug of hot chocolate and a box of homemade cookies with you and make it an occasion.<br /> <i><strong>24. No last minute shopping.</strong></i><br /> If you find yourself without a gift for someone at the last minute, don’t rush out and buy something so you won’t be empty-handed. Instead, create your own “gift card” for someone offering something special they would enjoy — a dinner out, a coupon for chores, a back rub, a movie together.<br /> <i><strong>25. Make Christmas Day last.</strong></i><br /> Instead of ripping into gifts and rushing through the morning, open gifts one-at-a-time. Enjoy each person’s pleasure of giving and receiving. Light candles, put on music, and intersperse gift opening with breakfast, laughter, and connection.<br /> <span><br /></span></div> </div>

Lifestyle 24 Simple ideas to make your Festive Season one of a kind.. No. 1 is crucial

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Mpira wa Kondomu wenye uwezo wa kuuwa virusi vya ukimwi wazinduliwa

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUHgGpATLzrts_0hVbx8XwpaIVGdsNDEDTMIhJMIiieZFts47KCALfzZjNLIzW3_H1VQyRfyH9ttAY2n1tcaQrCv6xC6JI5iXHA6sxD9M7UwjbUjt2jVNZYf8PAOWyYMX4bAdy0Kj2C9Uh/s1600/cd-300x260.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUHgGpATLzrts_0hVbx8XwpaIVGdsNDEDTMIhJMIiieZFts47KCALfzZjNLIzW3_H1VQyRfyH9ttAY2n1tcaQrCv6xC6JI5iXHA6sxD9M7UwjbUjt2jVNZYf8PAOWyYMX4bAdy0Kj2C9Uh/s640/cd-300x260.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Mojawapo wa ugonjwa ambao unaogopwa sana kwa hii karne ni Ukimwi. Watafiti hawalali wala kusinzia huku juhudi zote zikielekezwa kwa kupambana na ugonjwa huu.<br /> Hatua nyingi zimepigwa ila iliyopigwa hivi karibuni ni uzinduzi wa mpira wa kondomu ambao upo na uwezo wa kuuwa virusi vya ukimwi na vile vile kuongeza utamu zaidi hasa wakati wa tendo la ngono.<br /> Hii imetokana na bidii ya wanasayansi kutoka chuo kikuu cha Texas A&M Health Sciences. Kondomu hizo zitapatikana dukani kuanzia mwakani na utauzwa takriban dola moja.</div>

Lifestyle Mpira wa Kondomu wenye uwezo wa kuuwa virusi vya ukimwi wazinduliwa

Mojawapo wa ugonjwa ambao unaogopwa sana kwa hii karne ni Ukimwi. Watafiti hawalali wala kusinzia huku juhudi zote zikielekezwa kwa kupa...

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7 Dumb Traits That Every Lady hate

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">Being successful with women is as much about what you don’t do as what you do. In other words, your personality might be amazingly attractive to women. But no one would know it, if one of these seven “game killers” is standing in your way.  </span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZWsX5lURDLvH_8ZOMdDjjneKih2TqPKDTgXRasizhPdxKUP_BWAQ56jIQdzdlEA2je9myRoATQy40q4l_nW2QSWDrtye89UV8BkqpszrC2bTQ8mMJX6F-ITMuIzmsqyjXz9TVk94BW8-l/s1600/A1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZWsX5lURDLvH_8ZOMdDjjneKih2TqPKDTgXRasizhPdxKUP_BWAQ56jIQdzdlEA2je9myRoATQy40q4l_nW2QSWDrtye89UV8BkqpszrC2bTQ8mMJX6F-ITMuIzmsqyjXz9TVk94BW8-l/s640/A1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"><b><i>1. Neediness</i></b></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">Neediness is dating death. Don’t rely on her for approval and validation. That’s the surest way to make her run. Show her that you’re a man who can take care of your life. If you've just met, don’t “open up” to her with all of your fears and insecurities. She’s not your mom.</span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"><b><i>2. Awkwardness</i></b></span><br /> <div style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> Social skills are currency for many women–it’s how they get what they want. Female-dominated professions are often ones where social skills are especially important. Women practice these skills constantly; men, for the most part, don’t.</div> <div style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> As such, a man with good social intelligence is very attractive to women, whereas an awkward man can make them run screaming in the other direction. If you’re the guy who sometimes says the wrong thing or brings conversation to a halt, then it might be time for less TV and movies and more happy hours and parties.</div> <div style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> <i><b>3. Being A Pushover</b></i></div> <div style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> <i>I’m </i>probably going to get in trouble for saying this, but in my experience, most attractive women want—no, crave—a man who can stand up to her.</div> <div style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> When a woman asks you to buy her a drink within a minute of approaching her, suggests a 5-star restaurant for a first date dinner, or shows up hours late without a good reason, she knows that she is pushing the boundaries. But it’s a win-win for her. Either she gets indulged, or she meets a rare man who is on her level.</div> <div style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> Be polite, reasonable, and even generous. But don’t let her see you as someone she can walk all over. Similarly, don’t let other people push you around when you’re out with her either. Don’t get into fights, but don’t let her see you meekly back down either. </div> <div style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> <b><i>4. Your Ex-Girlfriends</i></b></div> <div style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> Deep resentment of your exes will alarm her. She’ll wonder about the other side of the story and she’ll worry about your stability since you seem to date people who are awful for you. She’ll also wonder about your social skills since most people know it’s not attractive to whine about your exes when you’re getting to know someone.</div> <div style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> Being positive about your exes is fine, in small doses. Done right, it can solidify her attraction to you. This is related to the Love System concept of  Pre-Selection, explained in more detail</div> <div style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> <b><i>5. Horniness</i></b></div> <div style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> There’s a difference between being sexual and being horny. Being sexual means that she’s made you feel passionate and that you want her. That’s attractive to most women, if expressed appropriately. </div> <div style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> Being horny is the opposite. Being horny is where you’re looking for someone to have sex with, and talk to females who might be able to help with that. Even if that’s what you’re actually doing, women you talk to should never feel that that’s your game plan. Tell her why she got you all turned on.</div> <div style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> <b>6. Insecurity</b></div> <div style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> Assume the sell. Be confident that she likes you. Be confident that everyone likes you. Or that, if they don’t, that that’s their problem. A self-assured man is very attractive to women.</div> <div style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> Don’t seek others’ approval. Don’t brag. Don’t take it seriously if someone is teasing you (appropriately). Don’t tell her that she probably doesn’t like you, in hopes that she’ll contradict you. Don’t fish for compliments.  </div> <div style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> Instead, show her that you are strong enough to handle her, and whatever insecurities that she might have.</div> <div style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> <b><i>7. Hygiene </i></b></div> <div style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> This is an obvious one, but I have to include it for completeness. It’s important for two reasons. First, women just tend to care more about things being clean (and have higher standards for what is considered “clean”) than most men.</div> <div style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> Second—and this might be more important<span style="line-height: 1.538em;">—</span><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">women are always looking for clues about what kind of person you are. To you, a mustard stain might simply be a mustard stain. To her, it might be a sign that you don’t pay attention to detail, you don’t respect yourself, you don’t have social skills, or worse.  Set her mind at ease and make sure both you and your house are in good, clean order.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: white; font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> <br /></div> </div>

Lifestyle 7 Dumb Traits That Every Lady hate

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12 Foods to Avoid Before Sex no.4 is UNAVOIDABLE

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRdHjdqkkn9ipQimv_9gDAL1Gm3BaZ8hG2-0jbdEsRzfPa7d7fw5ydvb5L6s3z6oRo9JW_JhF-MZGJ6EzbPMlTwTaJg1PyycV5jBa9Ywo1ED8WHvXLTq9c11TQ2LQePCwVPVr0EHByRqvq/s1600/u1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRdHjdqkkn9ipQimv_9gDAL1Gm3BaZ8hG2-0jbdEsRzfPa7d7fw5ydvb5L6s3z6oRo9JW_JhF-MZGJ6EzbPMlTwTaJg1PyycV5jBa9Ywo1ED8WHvXLTq9c11TQ2LQePCwVPVr0EHByRqvq/s640/u1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span class="mol-style-medium femail-ccox mol-style-bold" style="color: #c562a5;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302f2f; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif-thin, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;"><br /></span></span></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span class="mol-style-medium femail-ccox mol-style-bold" style="color: #c562a5;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302f2f; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif-thin, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">Did you know that there are some foods to avoid before sex? There are some foods out there that can get in the way of your social agenda, so to speak, so it’s best to avoid them before a sexual encounter. Check out these foods to avoid before sex so you can sidestep any possible mishaps while you’re getting up close and personal!</span></span></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span class="mol-style-medium femail-ccox mol-style-bold" style="color: #c562a5;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span class="mol-style-medium femail-ccox mol-style-bold" style="color: #c562a5;">1. Black liquorice</span></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Liquorice intake has been associated to lower testosterone levels. The stronger the testosterone, the stronger the sexual desire, for both men and women, so maybe best not to have this as a sweet treat. </span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span class="mol-style-medium femail-ccox mol-style-bold" style="color: #c562a5;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span class="mol-style-medium femail-ccox mol-style-bold" style="color: #c562a5;">2. Cheese</span></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Dairy generally is a libido killer. For many dairy is congesting and mucus-producing, so not the ideal way to feel before sex</span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span class="mol-style-medium femail-ccox mol-style-bold" style="color: #c562a5;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span class="mol-style-medium femail-ccox mol-style-bold" style="color: #c562a5;">3. Beans</span></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;">For some they'll feel full of energy after a bean-filled meal, for others they may feel sluggish or at worst bloated and even an increase in flatulence, so best avoided</span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span class="mol-style-medium femail-ccox mol-style-bold" style="color: #c562a5;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span class="mol-style-medium femail-ccox mol-style-bold" style="color: #c562a5;">4. Chocolate</span></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Choose your chocolate carefully as not all chocs are bad. Go for dark chocolate that contains a minimum of 70 per cent  cocoa, as it will be the most nutritious way to consume this delicious, sensual food!  </span><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Dark chocolate also contains phenyl ethylamine, which is the same feel good chemical that the body produces during those first moments of falling in love.</span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><br /></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span class="femail-ccox mol-style-medium mol-style-bold" style="color: #c562a5;">5. Hot dogs</span></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;">The high saturated content of hot dogs can clog up the vaginal and penile arteries, making this the least romantic handheld treat around. </span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <br /></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span class="femail-ccox mol-style-medium mol-style-bold" style="color: #c562a5;">6. Tonic Water</span></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Quinine has been used as an anti-malarial agent, but it's been linked to a decrease in sexual function, so avoid before sex. </span>This often contains quinine which is used as a flavouring agent in tonic water and some other beverages. </span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><br /></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span class="mol-style-medium femail-ccox mol-style-bold" style="color: #c562a5;">7. French fries</span></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Again an overly processed food, that has a very high glycaemic index, meaning that this food releases its energy very quickly into our systems. </span><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">You may feel initially good on eating them, but pretty soon after, your energy levels will quickly slump, leaving you feeling low. </span><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Also you may not feel well if they've been cooked in bad quality oil, which may cause you to feel sluggish and even indigestion – all libido killers!</span></div> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"><br /></span><div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span class="mol-style-medium femail-ccox mol-style-bold" style="color: #c562a5;">8. Red meat</span></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;">It depends how you feel individually after eating meat. For some, it will energise them, providing them with iron, which will increase oxygenation throughout the body. For others</span><span style="font-size: 1.2em;"> red meat  make them feel more 'animal'. </span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"> If they don't have good digestive function, or 'fire', then red meat may sit heavily in them, making them feel lethargic. So it depends on the individual.</span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span class="femail-ccox mol-style-medium mol-style-bold" style="color: #c562a5;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span class="femail-ccox mol-style-medium mol-style-bold" style="color: #c562a5;">9. Soya products</span></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Tofu and soya products contain phytoestrogens, and eaten in excess, soy can decrease testosterone levels, so steer clear of tofu to keep your sexual desire high.</span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span class="mol-style-bold femail-ccox mol-style-medium" style="color: #c562a5;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span class="mol-style-bold femail-ccox mol-style-medium" style="color: #c562a5;">10. Canned food</span></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Processed food, suspended in time, there for the long haul, but providing little nutritional value, plus energetically 'dead' food. This definitely won't increase your vitali</span></div> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"><br /></span><br /> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span class="mol-style-bold femail-ccox mol-style-medium" style="color: #c562a5;">11. Red wine </span></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;">In moderation red wine may increase blood flow, whilst relaxing you and lowering your inhibitions. But only have it in small amounts, as you don't want to overdo it!</span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span class="mol-style-medium femail-ccox mol-style-bold" style="color: #c562a5;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <br /></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span class="femail-ccox mol-style-medium mol-style-bold" style="color: #c562a5;">12. Energy drinks</span></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;">These are often full of sugar and nasties such as artificial colours and flavours. They may give you an instant energy lift, which may increase endurance and stamina, but this may be short-lived.</span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><br /></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; min-height: 1px; padding: 0px;"> <br /></div> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"><br /></span></div>

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMEgNqqAKqZOi8XPOC0FH-Fmrxt-0lpZFWnyPt3mGpZ2hmu2US7TdTi4mODutaApM3dpzJnfet9sz1HtMo425WRBtWxIOckH1Zhx0tdfAZcsvp-v4liZRrBRqzzzLPyYOGnuwYFg3t-jcf/s1600/mensturbation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMEgNqqAKqZOi8XPOC0FH-Fmrxt-0lpZFWnyPt3mGpZ2hmu2US7TdTi4mODutaApM3dpzJnfet9sz1HtMo425WRBtWxIOckH1Zhx0tdfAZcsvp-v4liZRrBRqzzzLPyYOGnuwYFg3t-jcf/s640/mensturbation.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> Masturbation itself is harmless and there are no proven long-term physical issues with moderate masturbation habits. However, people experience some side effects, whether they are short-term, long-term or affiliated to chronic masturbation habits.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> </div> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>One side effect of masturbation is that subsequent ejaculations will take longer. If you masturbate a few times before a date and, hopefully, proceed to have sex, you’ll probably find more difficulty reaching climax.  Masturbating can sometimes create an individual orgasm effect where we train our bodies to respond to our own familiar touch and have a reduced response to other people’s touch, resulting in a tougher time reaching climax with others. A lot of guys can relate to this.</li> </ul> <br /> <div style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> </div> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li> Another side effect of masturbation is abrasions or swelling of the penis. Some people have rough hands, calluses, use vigorous strokes, or don’t use lube. Ouch!</li> </ul> <br /> <div style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> </div> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Masturbation can also have a negative psychological impact on a person. Many people feel shame and guilt because of their masturbation habits. Whether it’s a cultural, religious or moral issue, people can be very hard on themselves. The tug of war between what feels natural and pleasurable versus what they were told to refrain from can have lasting harmful effects on a person’s self-esteem, confidence and self-love.</li> </ul> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJGWyEDVbnGM43UEWbRYqmS-7ml855D9iwenjYv-Da8Laa-MEvzB8BzBScH7eNujd2se0AF7XkAlmKXRIvJswZZrYy6GMQ519pohD8bK3NIomo50jfA_xvHNIvHXDQJKJMxasHT14nLFCu/s1600/female-masturbation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJGWyEDVbnGM43UEWbRYqmS-7ml855D9iwenjYv-Da8Laa-MEvzB8BzBScH7eNujd2se0AF7XkAlmKXRIvJswZZrYy6GMQ519pohD8bK3NIomo50jfA_xvHNIvHXDQJKJMxasHT14nLFCu/s640/female-masturbation.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> </div> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Biologically, chronic masturbating can affect our brain and body chemistry because it can overproduce sex hormones and neurotransmitters. This overproduction impacts each person differently, and can range from fatigue, pelvic pain, vision changes, lower back pain, testicular pain, or hair loss. There is current research that states increased testosterone production is linked to DHT production, which is associated with male pattern hair loss.</li> </ul> <br /> <div style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> .</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"> </div> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li><span style="background-color: #fafafa; font-family: verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Most people who masturbate have a feeling of guilt of doing something they have been made to believe is bad. Most of these feelings arose from religious or cultural taboo and traditional beliefs on sexual behaviour and practices.</span></li> </ul> <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY4-A4zdcBWAVLOS-aY52CS-S1l2TqywdSa8w0I2NprC9tPauUIZampch76YYxqMTojssNgaxwljx3hJixePMoMAsW_IGbKxDjcEaS4lnrotQsfGn0RiYXuM2gXiIiMtv6wU43VuGjrCHS/s1600/mf1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY4-A4zdcBWAVLOS-aY52CS-S1l2TqywdSa8w0I2NprC9tPauUIZampch76YYxqMTojssNgaxwljx3hJixePMoMAsW_IGbKxDjcEaS4lnrotQsfGn0RiYXuM2gXiIiMtv6wU43VuGjrCHS/s640/mf1.jpg" width="640" /></a><br style="background-color: #fafafa; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333330154419px;" /><ul style="text-align: left;"> <li><span style="background-color: #fafafa; font-family: verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Bruising of the genital organs can occur during masturbation, particularly if they are handled roughly during the act or if there is not enough lubrication. These can cause a lot of pain and can lead to serious infection if contaminated by germs.</span></li> </ul> <br style="background-color: #fafafa; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333330154419px;" /><ul style="text-align: left;"> <li><span style="background-color: #fafafa; font-family: verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Like all habits, it may be difficult to break for some people. The tendency is also there for adolescents to do nothing else but masturbate whenever they have some free time. This is bad as it does not allow them to develop other aspects of their talent and broaden their horizon for the world ahead.</span></li> </ul> <br style="background-color: #fafafa; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333330154419px;" /><ul style="text-align: left;"> <li><span style="background-color: #fafafa; font-family: verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">There is the danger that masturbation may be preferred to normal sexual intercourse, and this may affect sexual relationship after marriage.</span><span style="background-color: #fafafa; font-family: verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></li> </ul> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXrpXcSOV-Ve6B_D_A1vdVl3v4jFuaxM06cde-UBsNku56rxmSfvJmssD4xgg07t4mjU7IutPav_qNMJsKHO0S1rkZo9B2ifz5Iath-Xlb1-FmDPaclbHX3JOQlrhby6tTmqVMVEDUR_zq/s1600/mf2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXrpXcSOV-Ve6B_D_A1vdVl3v4jFuaxM06cde-UBsNku56rxmSfvJmssD4xgg07t4mjU7IutPav_qNMJsKHO0S1rkZo9B2ifz5Iath-Xlb1-FmDPaclbHX3JOQlrhby6tTmqVMVEDUR_zq/s640/mf2.jpg" width="640" /></a><br style="background-color: #fafafa; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333330154419px;" /><ul style="text-align: left;"> <li><span style="background-color: #fafafa; font-family: verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">In men, masturbation has been known to be associated with premature ejaculation, that is, having ejaculation before or just after sexual intercourse has begun.</span></li> </ul> <br style="background-color: #fafafa; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333330154419px;" /><ul style="text-align: left;"> <li><span style="background-color: #fafafa; font-family: verdana, geneva, lucida, 'lucida grande', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">If a person thinks of masturbation and nothing else or if his or her whole existence revolves around masturbation then there is something harmful but if one enjoys masturbation with full control, it is not harmful.</span></li> </ul> <div style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> <strong>where do you get off?</strong></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> I hope I didn’t turn you off from masturbating. It’s a wonderful thing and one of the greatest gifts you can offer yourself. There are positives and negatives to everything in life: sex, singlehood, driving a car, being in a relationship, and working. We have to make sure the good outweighs the bad to find happiness.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> <br /></div> </div>

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