Ingrown hairs – or ‘razor bumps’ as they’re also known – can be both unsightly and painful. As you may have guessed from the alternative name, ingrown hairs result from shaving, when the shaved hair becomes trapped inside it’s follicle…
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Men are wonderful creatures, aren’t they? However, they have their funny, irritating ways, and every woman needs to know about them, if she’s going to get her man trained properly. Some things can be changed, others you’ll just have to…
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‘Sexy’ is one of those words that conveys so much meaning, without having a firm definition. You can’t label or pigeon hole ‘sexy,’ it’s one of those things – like style – that you’ve either got or you haven’t got….
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Sex is just one ingredient in a relationship and, while it’s not the most important thing, it’s certainly up there in the top five must-haves for a successful, enduring relationship. Boy meets girl, boy fancies girl, girl fancies boy –…
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September 5, 2014 Skin and Body
Want to look younger when you’re over 50? Well, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is, it’s possible to look years younger than your age. The bad news is, if you’re already 50, or almost there, you’re…
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September 2, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
There’s a saying that what doesn’t kill you can only make you stronger, and, while a failed marriage can be a traumatic event in your life, you can survive it and learn from the experience. Here are some of the…
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September 1, 2014 Skin and Body
Today, people are just not prepared to grow old gracefully. And why should they? Nutrition is much improved, they enjoy more leisure time, and possess a disposable income previous generations would never have imagined. Some people will use that income for facelifts…
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Everyone loves it when the sun shines. The world seems a brighter place, and you feel better in yourself. On a sunny day, there’s a spring in your step and all is right with the world. People stop to talk…
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It’s good to talk, or so the saying goes, and talking is the primary means of communication for most of us humans. This writer loves to talk, and nevers seem to run out of words, but there are times when…
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Sun is good for you. The body needs it to synthesise vitamin D, and everyone looks and feels better with a healthy summer glow on their skin. However, all good things have their downsides, and the downside of the sun…
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Everyone knows that it’s important to use sunscreen to protect the skin against sunburn, skin cancer and premature aging. However, it’s just as important that you choose the right sunscreen for your individual circumstances. Using the wrong sunscreen is only…
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Summer brings long hot days, balmy nights – and perspiration. The human body has over 2.5 million sweat glands, and in the summer, it may feel as if every one of them is working overtime! Perspiration is the body’s natural…
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Perspiring is a fact of life – it’s part of the body’s natural cooling system. When the heat is on in the summer months, everyone tends to sweat more, and that’s the time people turn to antiperspirants rather than deodorants….
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Your skin is on show to the world all the time, and in summer, more skin is exposed than at any other time of year. It therefore follows that you want your skin to look at its very best, so…
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A eulogy is a speech at a funeral or memorial service to commemorate the life and achievements of the deceased. The best eulogies come from the heart and are written and delivered by someone close to the departed, so it…
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Everyone wants to make the best of their features, and these days there are plenty of cosmetic products to help you to accentuate the positive and play down the negative. However, such a wide choice can be confusing for many…
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Coconut oil is an edible oil which is extracted from the flesh of coconuts. It’s promoted as having a number of health benefits, including boosting the immune system, lowering blood cholesterol and assisting digestion. In addition, it is also used…
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July 9, 2014 Friends and Peers
Independent people pride themselves on being able to cope with everything, whether they live alone or as part of a family. However, the time is likely to come when even the most independent person needs the help of someone, for whatever…
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July 2, 2014 Relationships and Family - Other
Everyone needs somebody to love, but sometimes your partner can become too needy, and that’s a real turn off. If you spot any of these signs in your partner, maybe he or she is not your perfect match after all….
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July 1, 2014 Relationships and Family - Other
When love dies in a relationship, it can be very hard to handle. Some people may feel that they can remain together, but that’s just accepting second best, because if there’s no love, everything is so much more difficult and…
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Public speaking can be a harrowing ordeal for some people. You may find yourself wondering how you ever thought you could do this, but with the right attitude, you can carry it off, and who knows, you may just leave…
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Since the former Kate Middleton married into the Royal Family and became the Duchess of Cambridge, she has taken on an increasing round of royal duties. Her stunning good looks and trim figure allow her to look good in anything…
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June 17, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
A happy marriage doesn’t just happen of its own volition. It takes commitment, compromise and effort from both partners. It’s an effort worth making, as it will enrich your life like nothing else on earth. These are just some of the key…
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Domestic violence is a blanket term that covers physical, emotional or sexual abuse by a partner with whom another person is having an intimate relationship. The term ‘domestic violence’ is something of a misnomer, although it’s a universally recognised term, as…
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In the words of the song, ‘I’m in the mood for love, simply because you’re near me.’ Music and love have long been connected, and the choice of music can make or break the mood. To set the mood for…
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You may love him with all your heart, but when it comes to sex, some things are more red light than green light. Certain things just will not put you in the mood for love, or they’ll destroy the mood…
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This writer was married to a serial liar for twenty years. When he was invariably caught out telling yet another lie, he’d wonder how he’d been rumbled. The answer was, ‘Because your lips are moving!’ However, it’s certainly no laughing matter…
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May 21, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
When you walk up the aisle and make those vows ‘Till death do us part,’ you mean them. If you don’t, you have no business getting married in the first place. Despite the modern take on marriage, it’s a solid…
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May 11, 2014 Relationships and Family - Other
An online relationship can be every bit as intense as a regular liaison. In fact, some people are more uninhibited in expressing their feelings online, so when the relationship sours, it can be quite difficult to extricate yourself from it….
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Hair is a growing, living thing, and everyone loses some hair every day of their life. It’s normal to lose up to a hundred hairs a day, but how can you tell if your hair loss is normal, or if…
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