Scientists have discovered how bacteria fend off a wide range of antibiotics, and blocking that defense mechanism could give existing antibiotics more power to fight dangerous infections.
Researchers at New York University said that bacteria produce certain nitric oxide-producing enzymes to resist antibiotics.
Drugs that inhibit these enzymes can make antibiotics much more potent, making even deadly superbugs like Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA succumb, they said.
"Developing new medications to fight antibiotic resistant bacteria like MRSA is a huge hurdle, associated with great cost and countless safety issues," said Evgeny Nudler of NYU Langone Medical Center, whose study appears in the journal Science.
"Here, we have a short cut, where we don't have to invent new antibiotics. Instead, we can enhance the activity of well-established ones, making them more effective at lower doses," he said in a statement.
Drug-resistant bacteria such as MRSA are a growing problem in hospitals worldwide, killing about 19,000 people a year in the United States.
Nudler's team found that many antibiotics kill bacteria through the production of harmful charged particles known as reactive oxygen species, otherwise called oxidative stress.
"Antibiotics cause bacteria to produce a lot of reactive oxygen species. Those damage DNA, and bacteria cannot survive. They eventually die," Nudler said in a telephone interview.
"We found nitric oxide can protect bacteria against oxidative stress."
He said bacteria produce nitric oxide to resist antibiotics. The defense mechanism appears to apply broadly to many different types of antibiotics, he said.
Nudler said many companies are testing various nitric oxide-lowering compounds called nitric oxide synthase inhibitors for use as anti-inflammatory drugs.
He thinks a compound in this class could be made to reduce the amount of nitric oxide bacteria can produce, reducing their ability to resist antibiotics. That would mean researchers would not need to discover new antibiotics.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Study exposes how bacteria resist antibiotics
Sleep Tight for Good Sex
Labels: Good Sex, Sleep Tight
Wondering why you haven't been able to get it up lately? Could be work tension but the truth has a lot to do with sleep patterns. Irregular breathing is key to a lot of health related issues including a lowered sex drive. Believe it. Take a nap and see a rise in performance.
Researchers have found that a week of chronic oxygen deprivation for mice accounted to a 55 per cent decline in their daily spontaneous erections! Five weeks of that exposure has shown the average interval between mounting a mate increasing 60 times. Studies for behavioural and physiological effects in mice were conducted and the control mice were kept under identical conditions.
So how does this tie up for the urban male? It's simple really; When one is not feeling well and is exhausted, it has a negative impact on the quality of sex life i.e. chronic oxygen deprivation which can't be good! In five out of those seven mice tested, ejaculation did not occur at all!
However intuitive this might seem, the facts are simple. Find a way to a fitter mind and body even if it involves losing weight!Ultimately, the sleep helps you look and feel better which is a definite help for your romantic and sexual activities (add other kinds of activities here!)
Remember: have cool will travel! Get that shut-eye... and you'll be at it all night.
Teeth Health Tips for Kids
Labels: Health, Health Tips, KIDS, Teeth
Teeth health begins with proper eating habits and not necessarily with the avoidance of sweets, including chocolate candy, candy cane, candy bar or hard candy, but the clue is getting the balance right. When it comes to choosing the food for your kids, consider sweet candy as part of their diet, teaching them to keep healthy teeth.
Caring for teeth requires your children brush their teeth twice a day, no matter if they eat chocolate candy or just other types of foods during the day. A Candy cane is not a tool to clean their teeth, as many kids believe playing with it in their mouth. Anyone who eats foods high in sugar is required to brush daily.
Sweet candy plays a part in tooth decay. The best way to keep smiling is using fluoride toothpastes. Help children develop a teeth brushing routine, limiting candy bars and hard candy intake during the day, and never after brushing their teeth at bedtime to avoid microorganisms working on their mouth by night.
The American Dental Association has animations and games online aimed to teach children how to brush and other fundamentals of oral health care. They teach kids to be aware of the damage that chocolate candy, candy cane, candy bar, hard candy and other sweet candy may cause in the long run if cleaning regularly is practiced.
The best way to encourage kids' dental hygiene is by providing them with flavored fluoride toothpaste to make brushing a more enjoyable experience. In fact, many dentists recommend changing the taste and appearance of toothpaste on a regular basis for better results.
Research has found children who like to brush twice each day, do it for longer periods of time when the toothpaste is flavored because they associate the taste with sweet candy. Appropriate brushing prevents gum disease, cavities and other dental health issues caused by the consumption of a candy bar or chewable hard candy.
Kid’s age 6 or less should brush using no more than a pea-sized dab of toothpaste to remove plaque. This simple action is enough to provide the necessary fluoride protection against chocolate candy, candy cane and regular food that is stuck to teeth during the day.
Healthy eating habits contribute to healthy teeth, because the snacks that kids eat are basically made of sweet candy, the more they eat the more risk of leading to formation of cavities. Limit your children's snacks is not a good idea because they need food for energy, but substituting candies for nutritious foods such as vegetables sticks are best.
Natalie Aranda writes on family, health http://www.rectonet.com/Health-19/ and child education. Sweet candy plays a part in tooth decay. The best way to keep smiling is using fluoride toothpastes. Help children develop a teeth brushing routine, limiting candy bars and hard candy intake during the day, and never after brushing their teeth at bedtime to avoid microorganisms working on their mouth by night.
Tips to Choose Pet Diet
Labels: Diet, Health, Pet
As a pet owner, no doubt you want to give your dog or cat the best care possible. And caring for your pet means feeding him the best diet you can. By making your own pet foods, you'll be saving money, up to 80%. And to top it off, it's easy; making pet food at home is probably a lot less time-consuming than you may have thought. With hundreds of websites offering free pet food recipes online, it's now easier than ever to make your own pet food.
It is best that you read and re-read any and all labels found on the product of pet foods. It is not enough to just read them though, one should also try - as much as possible - to understand what a particular product description means. When a product label reads chicken-cat food, this description basically means that the food in the can consists ninety five percent of chicken.
Simultaneously, this same regulatory agency prohibits the use of many proven beneficial natural ingredients that one can find readily available for human consumption such as bee pollen, glucosamine, L-carnitine, spirulina and many other nutraceuticals. It would be easy to conclude that reason does not rule when it comes to what officially can or cannot be used in pet foods.
The vet declined to work on Tippy citing poor health possibly diabetes as the reason. Making a long story short, we strongly suspect that Tippy was fed some of the recalled dog food while at the vets. She got progressively lethargic over the week following the vet visit and began vomiting blood the last couple of days. She died a week after her visit to the vets on March 10 2007.
The consequences have been devastating! It is believed that thousands of dogs and cats have developed kidney dysfunction or died after eating the contaminated pet food. This serious dilemma has been extremely aggravating and scary for veterinarians and pet lovers nationwide.
Now with the on-going pet food recall pet owners have questions such as 'Has this food been recalled?' or 'Is this food the next one to be recalled?'...'Is my pet safe?' Wow this is confusing! And scary too! What exactly is a pet owner to do? How about learning a few secrets! Equipped with the knowledge of a few secrets of pet food, it's not nearly as confusing.
Now with a good quality pet food – feeding about 1/3 less – a 20 pound bag will provide you about 80 servings. If the better food costs $30.00 for a 20 pound bag – that breaks down to a little less than .38 cents a meal.
The problem in the pet food industry – is that most pet owners don't think in the same terms when it comes to pet food. They don't think in terms that there are fast food types of pet foods and there are sit down restaurant more nutritious types of pet foods. Now, imagine your pet eating this fast food type of food its' entire lifetime.
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Saturday, September 12, 2009
8 Tips to Prevent High Blood Pressure
While high blood pressure (also know as hypertension) is a serious health problem, there’s good news. No matter what your age or physical condition, there are things you can do to prevent high blood pressure.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers these 8 tips to help you prevent high blood pressure, or reduce your blood pressure if it’s already a problem.
1. Are you overweight? Lose weight.
Maintaining a healthy weight (see your doctor about this) will help prevent high blood pressure.
Getting back to a healthy weight is not as hard as it sounds. You can start by limiting the portion size of your meals and snacks, and cut way back on high calorie foods.
If you eat as many calories as you burn each day, you’ll maintain your weight. Eating fewer calories than you burn will help you lose weight. And losing weight will help lower your blood pressure.
2. When you plan meals, think of your heart.
Choose a diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables. Keep total fat low and avoid foods that are high in saturated fats and cholesterol.
Having a healthy heart will help prevent blood pressure.
3. Eat less salt and sodium.
Salt and sodium can increase blood pressure, so it’s important to read food labels. The U.S. guidelines suggest limiting sodium intake to no more than 2,400 mg, or about 1 teaspoon of salt each day.
If you eat canned, processed, and convenience foods, buy the brands that are lower in sodium.
If you salt your food at the table, try using less, or none. It may take a little while to get used to the new flavors, but you may find that food tastes better when you use less salt.
Fast food can contain a lot of sodium, so if you eat fast food choose items that are lower in salt and sodium. Reducing your salt intake will help to prevent high blood pressure.
4. If you drink alcohol, practice moderation.
The U.S. guidelines recommend that men have no more than 2 drinks per day, and women have no more than one alcoholic beverage per day.
5. Increase your physical activity.
Exercise is a key factor in preventing high blood pressure.
If you get very little exercise now, start slowly and work your way up to at least 30 minutes of a moderate-level activity, such as brisk walking or bicycling, each day. If time is a factor, you’ll still benefit by breaking the 30 minute daily exercise periods into 10 or 15 minute sessions.
6. Stop smoking.
Research shows that smoking increases your chances of developing a heart disease, stroke, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, and several forms of cancer.
7. Talk with your doctor or health care professional.
Learn what your blood pressure reading means to your health, and if medication is recommended for you to treat or prevent high blood pressure.
8. If your doctor prescribes medication, take it.
It’s important to understand:
* what your blood pressure medication is expected to do for you
* how to take your medication, and when
* if your blood pressure medication has any side effects
* if the blood pressure medication is safe to take with any other prescriptions or vitamins you are already taking
If you have high blood pressure and treatment is prescribed, don't be afraid to ask questions or get another medical opinion. Once you understand why you’re taking the medication, follow the recommended dose.
But the best way to treat high blood pressure is to prevent high blood pressure from becoming a problem. These 8 tips, plus advice from your health care provider, can help you keep your blood pressure at a healthy level. If you would like more information on blood pressure, how it's measured and what the measurements mean, see Blood Pressure 101: Why Are Those Numbers Important?.
Note: The U.S. government offers Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005, which provides detailed information on a recommended diet program to help you get healthy and stay healthy.
8 secrets to super sex revealed
Labels: SECRETS, super sex
Forget Viagra, sex toys or master Kama Sutra-style sexual gymnastics, the key ingredients to a great sex are all in your mind, according to recent study.
Contrary to the pop culture notion that hot looks and masterful technique are what that matter, a recent research in The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality found that the real essentials are emotional connection between partners, communication and focus.
The study, conducted on namely married couples over the age 60, also found that the best sex comes with relationships as they become more mature, reports Fox News.
The key ingredients to rock star sex are:
1. Being present, focused and embodied
More than any other factor is the need for lovers to be completely absorbed in the moment, feeling completely merged in one another.
2. Connection, alignment and being in sync
The depth of connection is critical to the experience, with lovers becoming one and synchronous as their energies align.
3. Deep sexual and erotic intimacy
With intimacy the foundation of the relationship, the components of intimacy lend themselves to optimal sex. These include caring, deep mutual respect, admiration, and true acceptance of one another.
4. Extraordinary communication and heightened empathy
Lovers realizing optimal sex are able to read their partner''s bodily responses, truly feeling them. They also listen in both verbal and non-verbal ways, picking up on little things and being sensitive in every way.
5. Authenticity, being genuine and uninhibited, transparency
Participants reported the ability to become emotionally naked, share freely, and feel unselfconscious with their lover as critical to having better sex.
6. Vulnerability and surrender
Lovers have a willingness to expose themselves, to truly be seen. In putting themselves in another''s hands, they relinquish themselves, ultimately penetrating each other''s souls.
7. Bliss, transformation and healing
Optimal sex is an exalted, soulful, timeless state of awe and ecstasy.
8. Exploration, interpersonal risk-taking and fun
Sex is an adventure, with lovers becoming explorers as lovemaking becomes one of discovery. Such is complemented by unleashing one''s sense of humor and laughter.
50 Mistakes Women Make When Having Sex
Labels: mistakes, sex, WOMEN
1. Assuming he can get a raging hard on when it suits you. Contrary to popular belief, men can't just flip a switch and get it up because you decided to stop being a frigid bitch. Getting it hard is your job. I suggest you figure it out.
2. Thinking that kissing needs to be this sweet romantic thing all the time. Sometimes pressing your lips against your partners mouth while you get off is the hot. It depends on the situation.
3. Leaving him responsible for your orgasm. You know what gets you off. Tell him. If you don't, it's your own fault when he's snoozing and you're all wound up.
4. Expecting him to cuddle. Men and women are wired differently. Sex makes most women want to talk and bond and all that shit. It makes men pass out. It's a biological thing. Stop fighting it, and stop holding it over his head, it's not his fault.
5. Expecting him to fall asleep with you in his arms. That shit is uncomfortable after awhile. A little snuggling isn't unreasonable, but when it's time to actually sleep? An arm draped over you should suffice.
6. Expecting him to always lay on the charm and romance. Sometimes, that's nice. Sometimes. But expecting him to be all roses and candles all the time is like expecting you to act like a pornstar all the time. If you're not willing to do that, don't expect him to switch for you.
7. Being selfish in bed. Regardless of the shit that Cosmo forces down our throats, sex is NOT just about us. Get over it.
8. Using Cosmo as a sex bible. I don't know who comes up with half that shit, but I'm pretty sure they need counseling.
9. Whining when he pushes your head down on his cock instead of stroking your hair. Know why he's pushing, skippy? Because you aren't doing it right, and have apparently ignored the other clues he's given you. Pay attention to the signals that he's sending you.
10. Not moving at all. Missionary is not an excuse to do nothing.
11. Expecting him to undress himself with any amount of grace. He's about to get some pussy. Be glad he bothered to take his pants all the way off. If it concerns you so much, undress him yourself.
12. Not shaving your legs. I'm pretty bad at this myself. But if you want your guy stubble free, you better get out the razor.
13. Allowing your crotch to resemble the amazon. Yes, waxing hurts. Yes, some people don't want to go bare. Thats fine. If you like bush, great. If you have sensitive skin and can't shave, I feel for you. But for the love of Christ, trim that shit if you want him to spend any time down there.
14. Assuming that sex means a relationship. The only relationship you have is that he has now stuck his hoo hoo dilly in your cha cha. That's as far as it goes unless otherwise noted.
15. Withholding oral sex just because you're ragging. He didn't do it. Unless you want him to withhold oral sex because he's hormonal, I suggest you get some kneepads.
16. Expecting him to figure out what you like by what noise you make. Use your words. Have you ever actually heard what you sound like while you're having sex? If you heard yourself on tape, and someone asked you to explain what was causing you to make that noise, 67% of women would respond with answers like "I stubbed my toe" "I ran up the steps" or "I was putting up drywall".
17. Leaving condoms up to him. If you're sexually active and insist that he uses a condom, I suggest buying a box and keeping it by your bed. Not all men keep them on them, and it's just as much your responsibility as it is his. If you think that makes you a slut, you shouldn't be having sex anyway. Go back to Jr High.
18. Getting your undies in a bunch when he talks dirty. A little fantasy can be fun. If he treats you with respect all the time, you shouldn't be offended when he calls you his dirty little slut. When he calls you a whore and tells you to come, it's his way of showing that he cares if you get off. Stop being a sissy.
19. Refusing to be spontaneous. I know this is shocking, but sometimes sex OUTSIDE of the bedroom is fun.
20. Dissing quickies because it's not some slow sensual ordeal. Sex is a dynamic thing. There's an awesome raw energy when you only have 20 minutes but having to have someone so bad that you do it half clothed against the wall. Readjust your thinking.
21. Being too much of a pussy to tell him what is or isn't acceptable before you start bumping uglies. Be honest. If he asks if he can poke you in the butt, and you giggle and say no like it's an invitation, don't look surprised when he "accidentally" sticks his cock in your butt.
22. Expecting him to undress you. I put a bra on almost every day. I know for a fact that getting them off isn't always easy. Help a brother out.
23. Undressing in the dark. If you're shy, dim the lights, but give the man something to see. No ripping off the clothes and diving under the covers, either.
24. Refusing to get on top. There's no reason men should have to do all the work.
25. Getting that bored look on your face. Men are more visual than women. Give him something to look at. Get on top and arch your back a little bit. Move. Do something to indicate that you 1) are not dead and 2) didn't suffer a minor stroke rendering you unable to move.
26. Expecting him to do all the touching when you're riding him. It's your body, you're used to it. Play with your tits, rub your clit, do something to make his job easier.
27. Being too afraid to guide your partner's hand when he's touching you. Don't like the way he's doing it? Gently take his hand and show him how you like it.
28. Getting into bed, getting naked, fooling around and then deciding that you just want to cuddle, then getting offended when he doesn't. Its your choice to stop, but don't look all fucking surprised when he's confused. You got him naked in your bed, what else did you think was going to happen?
29. Refusing to let him take control. So you're a feminist. Big fucking deal. Letting him call the shots doesn't make you any less of one.
30. Refusing to take control. It's ok to crawl across a bed to him on all fours, push him down and crawl on top. It's not his responsibility to start things all the time.
31. Forgetting that he has a body that likes to be touched, too. Men have things like backs and shoulders and stomachs and other parts that are fun to kiss and touch. You miss a lot of good places by concentrating solely on his penis.
32. Ignoring his balls. Seriously, they are there. Kiss them, lick them, suck on them, make a relationship with them, just don't ignore them.
33. Leaving him to his own devices. Nothing is worse than a girl who gets you most of the way off and then bolts because she doesn't want to deal with the mess.
34. Launching into some speech about not being an object for sex when he tries to titty fuck you. Jesus Christ, just push them together and enjoy yourself. You get a great view.
35. Expecting him to handle you like a porcelain doll. I'd hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you're not going to break, sister. So doing it against the wall gives you a bruise on your shoulder. Look at it later and giggle at the memory.
36. Refusing to try things in the name of "making love". You're not making anything. You are naked. With another person. Making strange faces and weird noises. Stop romanticizing it.
37. Taking things way too seriously. Sex is funny. Actually it's hilarious. Somewhere along the line, someone is going to fall off of a bed, hit their head on a lighting fixture, accidentally kick a midget or trip over a goat. It's how you deal with it that really matters.
38. Throwing a bitch fit when he asks for a 3-some. It's the American dream. (I know my ex is reading this right now, so a quick interjection. One request for a 3 some is ok. Every 5 minutes, not so much. Know the difference).
39. Continuing a blow job knowing that you have god awful cotton mouth. Really. Grab a bottle of water.
40. Nails. Its one thing tracing them up and down your partners back. It's another when you snag the goods with a claw.
41. Bitching when you get jizz on you. You're having sex. That will happen. That's the entire point of sex. Establish where he can and can't jizz and be done with it. Remember, it tightens the pores.
42. Not making any noises at all. Moan. Scream his name. Something so he knows he's the best you've had, even if he isn't.
43. Faking orgasms. Just. Don't. By faking (IF he believes you) he thinks he's doing everything right. And if he doesn't know its not working, he's not going to change it. Starting a vicious cycle of unfulfilling sex which will eventually be very damaging to his ego.
44. Not washing before sex. I know that sex is spontaneous, this is more of a general statement. If you haven't showered that day, and things smell a little...fishy...perhaps demanding oral sex is a little ridiculous of you.
45. Anything that involves inserting anything into his body that he has not specifically approved before hand. I don't care what Cosmo says, some things are simply not pleasant surprises.
46. Refusing to use oils/whipped cream/other messy but fun things because you have 541510630 count Egyptian cotton sheets that were made by hand by the only person alive capable of sewing that pattern. They'll wash.
47. Doing all of your before bed things before sex. Yes, sleeping with makeup on is bad. Now is not the time to remove it, you can do that later. And really fucking you with your hair in a ratty scrunchie with acne cream on your nose is not all its cracked up to be.
48. Cleaning up after sex. Wiping the splooge off is one thing. But changing the sheets immediately so you can get the other ones in the washer and then sanitizing everything your naked body might have possibly passed by is not the way to do it.
49. Making a big deal out of it if he loses his hard on. This is not an interrogation, or 20 questions. It happens, he's probably mortified and you are NOT helping. Refrain from using phrases like "it happens to every guy". Just move to other activities until it gets hard again, and if it doesn't, get off another way with him. He's still capable of getting you off. Mumbling "Forget it" and rolling over are not ok.
50. Asking questions right afterwards. The woman equivalent of "was it good for you?". Now is not a good time to ask "What this means". Right now, it means he probably needs to take a drink, a leak and a nap, perhaps not in that order.
Penetration Complications Vaginal Restrictions
Labels: Penetration, sex, Vaginal Restrictions
Imagine, you are having a sexual intercourse, and are about to receive the penetration, but your tight vagina makes it an uncomfortable and a painful experience at a time of intimacy when passion, pleasure, and satisfaction should be soaring high.
A number of factors involved within a number of situations can be associated with a woman having a tight vagina. Such tightness can be related to the woman feeling tense, or has the inability to relax her pelvic and vaginal muscles at the time of penetration. Despite adequate vaginal lubrication, if the vagina, itself, is tight, penetration can be difficult to achieve. If a woman is amid experiencing her first initial events of intimacy that involved sexual intercourse, the vagina will, in all likelihood, be tight, as a result of the hymen not having been stretched, and, hence, may create pain at the point of penetration.
In some instances, whereas a woman possesses a tight vagina, it can be due to a severe condition, clinically labeled, Vaginismus. This condition bears responsibility for vaginal tightness.
Vaginismus, a term derived from Germany, and references the same definition. Encyclopedia resources define Vaginismus as a medical condition that has an adverse effect in a woman's ability to receive any type of vaginal penetration, which includes penetration of a sexual nature, usage of tampons by process of insertion, insertion of fingers, and such penetration as associated with a gynecological examination.
The complication involved within the impeding condition of the vagina is of what is clinically referenced as a conditioned reflex, involving the pubococcygeus muscle. Such reflex action engages the muscles within the vagina to abruptly tense and tighten, resulting in a tight vagina. This severity of the effects from vaginismus can cause any form of penetration into the vagina either impossible or an intensely excruciating painful ordeal.
Women who are afflicted with Vaginismus are medically referred to as vaginismic women. These women have no conscious control over the syndrome, which results in a spasm upon any attempts by any source or form to penetrate the vaginal area triggers an intensely tight vagina. To describe such reflex, in the format of an analogy, it resembles the scenario of an eye automatically closing its lid, upon an object approaching it. Vaginismus, in its levels of severity, can vary between affected women.
It is, literally, classified as a vicious circle for women who are vaginismic, as a result of the condition medically referred to as Vaginismus. In reported instances that best portray the personal complications that are associated in matters unique to vaginismic women, are in reference to their respective scenarios involving a tight vagina.
Such examples of complications surrounding intimacy are, as follows – A teenage girl has become aware of that upon her first penetrative sexual encounter, she will experience a significant amount of pain, and, as a result, she could potentially acquire vaginismus, as a result of the overwhelming anticipation of extreme pain. Then, should this same teenage girl actually be confronted with the interaction of sex involving penetration, a muscle spasm in the vagina will take place, therefore making the penetrative sex excruciatingly painful.
From that point on, confirmed by the initial stress endured through the initial penetration, she will react fearfully towards any future intimacy which involved sexual penetration, as her developed condition of vaginismus could potentially worsen, hence, founding the earlier reference to a vicious circle. On its own merits, in normal scenarios, less the effects of vaginismus or any other existing psychological conditions, penetration, amid the first few times, can be quite painful.
As the matters surrounding acquired or developed vaginismus have been described, it is now in equal sequence to address the circumstances that are encompassed with what is clinically regarded as Primary Vaginismus. This form of the condition focuses upon women who have never had the ability, based upon the associated reflex causing tight vagina, to engage in any form of penetration to the vaginal area, including sex involving penetration of any nature, as well as penetration by any other source, such as medical examinations, use of tampons, or to have a pap smear conducted, despite the efforts made. Most women, who learned later that they suffered from vaginismus, were absolutely unaware of their having such a condition, until the occasion arose to attempt to engage in a form of penetration to the vaginal area. Upon these women learning that they are afflicted with vaginismus find the condition baffling and confusing, as she had conceived the notion that vaginal penetration was natural and simplistic, and is totally oblivious as to the source behind the condition.
Such events that can potentially lead to a woman's development of primary vaginismus, which establishes a tight vagina, includes previous sexual abuse; were intensely instructed that sex, in general, is either immoral or vulgar; and the ever-present fearful regard that the pain, in correlation to penetration, along with the hymen being broken at the time of the initial sexual penetration.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Men’s sweat boosts their attractiveness
A naturally present chemical in men’s sweat may act as a primitive love potion that increases their attractiveness in women’s eyes, says a new study.
The substance is derived from the male sex hormone testosterone.
To reach the conclusion, Tamsin Saxton of the University of St Andrews studied the influence of androstadienone by dabbling a drop of it on the upper lip of 50 women who took part in the evening trial before they "dated" a series of men.
From analyses, researchers found that women of all ages rated the men slightly higher on a scale of attractiveness when given the substance, compared to water or clove oil, but the effect was greatest in younger women aged between 18 and 22, reports The Independent.
"For some of the women we gave them androstadienone and we put it in clove oil solution so they just smelt clove oil. Some of the women had clove oil alone, and the third group had just water so there was no odour at all," she told the British Science Festival.
"We got the women to mark how attractive they thought the men were on a one to seven scale after they interacted with each man," she said.
"We found that the women given androstadienone had given slightly higher ratings of attractiveness to the men. That suggested this constituent of sweat does seem to have some kind of impact on attraction," she told the festival.
"Some people don't seem to be able to smell it all, some people say it smells OK or a bit sweaty, whereas others say it smells really awful, like babies'' nappies," Saxton said.
According to the expert, one hypothesis is that it could be a "pheromone", or chemical messenger that acts between individuals in much the same way that hormones act as messengers within the body.
"It's something that people investigate on the topic of pheromones. When you talk of animal pheromones, they are involved in very specific reactions," Saxton said.
"People do value somebody's natural skin smell and it's worth bearing in mind that this may be part of your appeal - how you smell naturally," she told the festival.
How to Enjoy Sex during Pregnancy
Labels: couple, Pregnancy, sex
Sure, sex before pregnancy used to be a wild affair because all you could damage was the nightstand lamp during the most raging romp. However, pregnancy introduces other considerations. Once you have taken the required precautions, pregnancy sex can be equally enjoyable.
Questions that bother lovemaking couples during pregnancy are:
Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy?
According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, unless your spouse’s doctor tells you otherwise, sexual intercourse is safe throughout the pregnancy. Click "Pregnancy Basics - Is it Safe to have Sex?" to learn more.
Can vigorous copulation damage the baby?
The amniotic fluid in the uterus and the mucous membrane in the cervix protect the baby. Therefore, even a larger penis cannot hurt the baby. However, if you put your weight on the mother's stomach, in a missionary position, you can cause her discomfort.
How often can we have sex without danger?
You can have sex as often as you want. Of course, the mother may not welcome sexual intercourse during the first trimester due to morning sickness and other unwelcome pregnancy symptoms. However, you could have enjoyable sex after the fourth month to even the more advanced stages of pregnancy.
Use the Comments section below to share your tips, views, or experiences with other dads.
