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THE SECRETS TO MAKING YOUR SKIN GLOW
Revitalizing Face and Eye Massage
Most spa facials involve some kind of face massage to boost blood flow and help the products absorb better. Here's how to get results on your own: Take a warm shower to soften your pores, then cut a chilled seedless red or green grape in half. "Grapes contain hydrating glucose and powerful antioxidants that fight skin-damaging free radicals," says Regine Berthelot, head aesthetician at Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa, in NYC. Slide the flat side of the cut grape over your skin, starting between your brows and moving out toward your temples. Sweep up to your forehead, then down your nose and over your cheeks. Glowing Face Scrub
It takes two buffing techniques — physical and chemical — to look noticeably luminous, says celeb facialist Kate Somerville. "The beads or granules in a scrub rough up the dead skin cells, but you need a chemical component, like a lactic or glycolic acid, to dissolve them." Your best bet is to use a product that has both, like Somerville's ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment, $85, once or twice a week. And don't just slap the stuff on your face. Gently massage it into your skin for a full minute.
Energizing Citrus Pedicure
To get rid of the icky callused skin you've been hiding under your socks and boots, submerge your feet in a bowl of grapefruit, orange, or lemon juice (you can use one or a combo of the three) diluted with equal parts warm water. "The citrus acid loosens up dead skin better than a regular soak does," says Donna Perillo, owner of Sweet Lily Spa, in NYC. After 5 minutes, slough your heels and the balls of your feet with a pumice stone, then massage your entire foot with an oil-based sugar scrub. Rinse it off, and slather on a body or foot balm.
Easy Self-Tan
Before you even pick up a bottle of bronzer, thoroughly exfoliate your entire body. Here's something new you should do next: Use a sunless tanner that is one shade lighter than the hue you want to be at the end of the treatment. "If you apply a lighter color twice — once in the morning and again at night — it'll blend in any streaks," says Cindy Barshop, owner of Completely Bare spas. To make things more manageable, think of your body in sections; start with your legs and work from the front to the back.
Most spa facials involve some kind of face massage to boost blood flow and help the products absorb better. Here's how to get results on your own: Take a warm shower to soften your pores, then cut a chilled seedless red or green grape in half. "Grapes contain hydrating glucose and powerful antioxidants that fight skin-damaging free radicals," says Regine Berthelot, head aesthetician at Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa, in NYC. Slide the flat side of the cut grape over your skin, starting between your brows and moving out toward your temples. Sweep up to your forehead, then down your nose and over your cheeks. Glowing Face Scrub
It takes two buffing techniques — physical and chemical — to look noticeably luminous, says celeb facialist Kate Somerville. "The beads or granules in a scrub rough up the dead skin cells, but you need a chemical component, like a lactic or glycolic acid, to dissolve them." Your best bet is to use a product that has both, like Somerville's ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment, $85, once or twice a week. And don't just slap the stuff on your face. Gently massage it into your skin for a full minute.
Energizing Citrus Pedicure
To get rid of the icky callused skin you've been hiding under your socks and boots, submerge your feet in a bowl of grapefruit, orange, or lemon juice (you can use one or a combo of the three) diluted with equal parts warm water. "The citrus acid loosens up dead skin better than a regular soak does," says Donna Perillo, owner of Sweet Lily Spa, in NYC. After 5 minutes, slough your heels and the balls of your feet with a pumice stone, then massage your entire foot with an oil-based sugar scrub. Rinse it off, and slather on a body or foot balm.
Easy Self-Tan
Before you even pick up a bottle of bronzer, thoroughly exfoliate your entire body. Here's something new you should do next: Use a sunless tanner that is one shade lighter than the hue you want to be at the end of the treatment. "If you apply a lighter color twice — once in the morning and again at night — it'll blend in any streaks," says Cindy Barshop, owner of Completely Bare spas. To make things more manageable, think of your body in sections; start with your legs and work from the front to the back.
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LOVE IS A FEELIN'
Love is a feeling
sprung up in the heart
just like a seedling
sprouted from the earth
if ignited, keeps burning
and your heart begins to melt
i advice you keep flowing
else you lose your breath
love gets over your brain
and it remains for so long
if you try to explain
I swear you’ll swallow your tongue
Fresh warm blood flows through your vein
And you feel warm to judge no wrong
I advise you set it on a train
Slow and steady it becomes strong.
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LOVE IS A FEELIN'
Love is a feeling
sprung up in the heart
just like a seedling
sprouted from the earth
if ignited, keeps burning
and your heart begins to melt
i advice you keep flowing
else you lose your breath
love gets over your brain
and it remains for so long
if you try to explain
I swear you’ll swallow your tongue
Fresh warm blood flows through your vein
And you feel warm to judge no wrong
I advise you set it on a train
Slow and steady it becomes strong.
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HAVING SEX DURING PREGNANCY
HAVING SEX DURING PREGNANCY (WITH DIFFERENT SEXUAL POSITION)
Pregnancy should not be seen as a form of ill health, therefore a woman should be able to have and enjoy sex during pregnancy, unless her doctor says otherwise. If there is no problem
whatsoever with the woman and the pregnancy is progressing well, she may continue to have sex until about 2 to 3 weeks before her Expected Date of Delivery (EDD). In fact, some couples have sex till labour without any complaint. But if the pregnancy is undergoing some problem, both the man and woman should exercise caution. It must be stated that pregnancy is not a sickness. It is a normal natural process. So, normal sex life should go on unless the doctor has advised against it.
Many women who wonder if they can actually have sex without harming their babies should know that in the womb, the baby is well protected by the amniotic fluid which surrounds it. Intercourse or orgasm during pregnancy will not harm the baby, unless there is a medical problem. However, there may be need to look for alternative positions in order to be comfortable. As pregnancy progresses, changing positions may become necessary for comfort. After the fourth month of pregnancy a woman may notice feeling dizzy or nauseated while lying flat on her back. This is related to the weight of the growing uterus pressing on major blood vessels. Positions may need to be altered at this time.
Different positions during pregnancy include;
- Woman on top - This position has you straddling your partner, while he lies down on the bed. This is a great position as it takes all the pressure off your abdomen and allows you to control the depth and frequency of thrusting. It also gives your partner a great view.
-Woman on back - This position is like the missionary position but without any added pressure to the abdomen or uterus. You lie on your back and raise your knees up towards your chest. Your partner then kneels between your legs and enters from the front. You can even rest your feet on your partner ’s chest for support. Place a pillow under your bottom for added comfort. This position isn ’t recommended after the fourth month. You should avoid lying on
your back for extended periods after this point in your pregnancy, as the weight of your uterus
could block vessels that supply blood to your uterus and legs.
-Sideways - This position has you and your partner lying on your sides facing one another. It keeps weight off your abdomen while supporting your uterus at the same time. It is also very intimate, as you and your partner are both facing one another.
-Spooning - This is one of the most popular positions to use during the late stages of pregnancy. You and your partner lie on your sides, with your partner behind you, facing your back. Entry is from the rear. This position is very comfortable for pregnant women because it keeps the weight off the belly and allows for shallow penetration. Sometimes, deep penetratein is very uncomfortable in the late stages of pregnancy.
-Sitting - Get your partner to sit in a sturdy chair and then straddle him. This will keep any added pressure off your stomach, and allows for a very intimate experience.
Below, however are some reasons medical experts say might make you to avoid sexual intercourse with your partner during pregnancy:
Intercourse may be restricted if there is history of miscarriages. During intercourse, there should be no pain. If you have any contraction that is painful or arbitrary, please contact your doctor.
Also, discontinue intercourse and call your doctor immediately if you have heavy vaginal bleeding or if your water breaks (nothing should inter the vagina after your water breaks). Another problem with sex during pregnancy is if the woman has placenta preavia, a situation where the placenta precedes the presenting parts of the baby. This can cause torrential bleeding and therefore, dangerous.
Furthermore, a pregnant woman should avoid sex if she is at risk of pre-term labour. Sperm has prostaglandins that can actually ripen the cervix and make it more likely that you will go into
labour, if a woman is prone to pre-term labour to begin with. Another issue to note is if you have sex or orgasm that causes your uterus to contract, and contractions can lead to pre-term labour if they don ’t stop.
Important Note:
- Pregnancy Is not a form of ill health
- A woman can have and enjoy sex throughout the duration of pregnancy
- When in doubt, seek medical advise
- Look for alternative and convenient positions
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HAVING SEX DURING PREGNANCY
HAVING SEX DURING PREGNANCY (WITH DIFFERENT SEXUAL POSITION)
Pregnancy should not be seen as a form of ill health, therefore a woman should be able to have and enjoy sex during pregnancy, unless her doctor says otherwise. If there is no problem
whatsoever with the woman and the pregnancy is progressing well, she may continue to have sex until about 2 to 3 weeks before her Expected Date of Delivery (EDD). In fact, some couples have sex till labour without any complaint. But if the pregnancy is undergoing some problem, both the man and woman should exercise caution. It must be stated that pregnancy is not a sickness. It is a normal natural process. So, normal sex life should go on unless the doctor has advised against it.
Many women who wonder if they can actually have sex without harming their babies should know that in the womb, the baby is well protected by the amniotic fluid which surrounds it. Intercourse or orgasm during pregnancy will not harm the baby, unless there is a medical problem. However, there may be need to look for alternative positions in order to be comfortable. As pregnancy progresses, changing positions may become necessary for comfort. After the fourth month of pregnancy a woman may notice feeling dizzy or nauseated while lying flat on her back. This is related to the weight of the growing uterus pressing on major blood vessels. Positions may need to be altered at this time.
Different positions during pregnancy include;
- Woman on top - This position has you straddling your partner, while he lies down on the bed. This is a great position as it takes all the pressure off your abdomen and allows you to control the depth and frequency of thrusting. It also gives your partner a great view.
-Woman on back - This position is like the missionary position but without any added pressure to the abdomen or uterus. You lie on your back and raise your knees up towards your chest. Your partner then kneels between your legs and enters from the front. You can even rest your feet on your partner ’s chest for support. Place a pillow under your bottom for added comfort. This position isn ’t recommended after the fourth month. You should avoid lying on
your back for extended periods after this point in your pregnancy, as the weight of your uterus
could block vessels that supply blood to your uterus and legs.
-Sideways - This position has you and your partner lying on your sides facing one another. It keeps weight off your abdomen while supporting your uterus at the same time. It is also very intimate, as you and your partner are both facing one another.
-Spooning - This is one of the most popular positions to use during the late stages of pregnancy. You and your partner lie on your sides, with your partner behind you, facing your back. Entry is from the rear. This position is very comfortable for pregnant women because it keeps the weight off the belly and allows for shallow penetration. Sometimes, deep penetratein is very uncomfortable in the late stages of pregnancy.
-Sitting - Get your partner to sit in a sturdy chair and then straddle him. This will keep any added pressure off your stomach, and allows for a very intimate experience.
Below, however are some reasons medical experts say might make you to avoid sexual intercourse with your partner during pregnancy:
Intercourse may be restricted if there is history of miscarriages. During intercourse, there should be no pain. If you have any contraction that is painful or arbitrary, please contact your doctor.
Also, discontinue intercourse and call your doctor immediately if you have heavy vaginal bleeding or if your water breaks (nothing should inter the vagina after your water breaks). Another problem with sex during pregnancy is if the woman has placenta preavia, a situation where the placenta precedes the presenting parts of the baby. This can cause torrential bleeding and therefore, dangerous.
Furthermore, a pregnant woman should avoid sex if she is at risk of pre-term labour. Sperm has prostaglandins that can actually ripen the cervix and make it more likely that you will go into
labour, if a woman is prone to pre-term labour to begin with. Another issue to note is if you have sex or orgasm that causes your uterus to contract, and contractions can lead to pre-term labour if they don ’t stop.
Important Note:
- Pregnancy Is not a form of ill health
- A woman can have and enjoy sex throughout the duration of pregnancy
- When in doubt, seek medical advise
- Look for alternative and convenient positions
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