Lifestyle

Overview Getting funds from a credit card is usually not recommended by financial experts. When you use a credit card to access cash, in most cases you are subjecting yourself to extra fees and higher interest rates. Due to the…
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Overview Symptoms of sunburn usually appear within a few hours after exposure, and up until 24 hours after exposure. A sunburn usually peaks within two to three days. Sunburns can be avoided by using an appropriate sunscreen for your skin…
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Overview The period of emission and ejaculation is called the male orgasm. Males are able to reach orgasm from the time they begin puberty. During puberty, many males even reach orgasm during their sleep. This is called a “wet dream.”…
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Overview Orgasm is the point at which all sexual tension is suddenly released in a series of involuntary and pleasurable muscular contractions that may be felt in the vagina and/or uterus (although some women experience orgasms without contractions). Orgasm is…
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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average family of four spends $500 a year on water for the home. By reducing your overall water consumption, you can reduce the amount you spend on water and help the…
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French Kiss Etiquette The lips are one of the most important erogenous zones for both men and women. The French kiss is a kiss in which both partners use their tongues while kissing. This may be a start for foreplay,…
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The U.S Geological Society estimates that each person uses between 80 and 100 gallons of water per day. Saving rainwater allows you to conserve water naturally for later use. Utilizing rainwater for watering your garden, lawn and other plants not…
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Overview Understanding your sexuality and sexual health is important during your teenage years. More than 12 million cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are reported each year in the United States and teenagers have the highest rates of STDs of…
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If your child is struggling, you’ll do whatever it takes to help her. The problem could be an emotional, physical, social or behavioral one. You may not know exactly how to select the best therapist to help resolve her specific…
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Overview In the United States, all but two states require a couple to be 18 years of age in order to marry without parental consent. Neb. requires that a couple be 19 years old, and Miss. requires that the couple…
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Overview In order for women to achieve a high level of physical and mental well-being, they must play an active role in their health care. A passive approach to GYN health can be especially detrimental. Staying in-tune with your body…
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Overview It’s never too soon to start good-health habits. The kind of care you give your body while it’s developing and going through puberty, is key to lasting health and good looks. Doctors have found that your health habits and…
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Overview The term sexually transmitted disease (STD) is applied to any group of diseases spread by sexual contact (sexual intercourse, oral-genital contact or anal sex). According to the American Social Health Association, about 19 million cases of sexually transmitted diseases…
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Newborns sleep up to 16 hours a day, according to BabyCenter, but it might not seem like your newborn sleeps at all. By three months, babies are supposed to have regular sleep/wake patterns, and by six months, they should know…
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Overview The California Solar Center notes that as early as the nineteenth century, it was common for people to fill a black painted metal tank with water and leave it out in the sun to warm. While cheap and easy,…
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Overview First described by Sigmund Freud in 1887, sexual fetishism is a form of paraphilia, a psychological disorder that involves some kind of obsessive sexual desire. Other kinds of paraphilia include voyeurism (“Peeping Toms”), exhibitionism (“flashing” people) and transvestitism (“cross-dressing”)….
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Whether you’ve been married for three, 15 or 40 years, part of the secret to a successful marriage is maintaining effective communication. Communicating allows you to present your spouse with your feelings, emotions and thoughts on an array of subjects….
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Overview Strep throat is a contagious disease caused by the Group A Streptococcus (strep-toe-kock-cus) bacteria. While anyone can get strep throat, it is most commonly seen in children between the ages of five and 16. Strep is extremely contagious. The…
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Overview There is a some disagreement over whether or not there really is a form of “female ejaculation.” Female ejaculation is thought to be a release of fluid from the Skene’s glands. These glands are located inside the urethra. The…
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Overview According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States has the highest teenage pregnancy rate of all developed countries. About 1 million teenagers become pregnant each year and 95 percent of those pregnancies are unintended. Of…
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Overview Routine pelvic exams are important for good reproductive health. A woman should have her first GYN exam when she first thinks about becoming sexually active, when she becomes sexually active or when she turns 18. At the gynecologist, you…
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Solar power can be expensive to install. However, once installed, there is a significant cost benefit in the long term. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that conversion to a solar water heater can reduce your water heating bills 50…
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The Federal Reserve, or Fed, uses monetary policy tools, such as changes in the discount rate, to influence the U.S. economy. By modifying the interest rates charged to banks, the Fed attempts to improve long-term economic growth and stability. Federal…
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Overview Many men question the adequacy of the size of their penis. This is a normal and common feeling, especially if you are not sexually active or are considering becoming sexually active. However, the only functions for a man’s penis…
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Overview Contraception is a very important key to sexual health and well-being. Did you know that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 25 percent of women who have intercourse without a form of birth control will become…
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Overview The Grafenberg spot (G-Spot) is said to be a sensitive area just behind the front wall of the vagina, between the back of the pubic bone and the cervix. Beverly Whipple, a certified sex educator and counselor, and John…
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Overview According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 80 percent of women in the United States have taken birth control pills at one time in their lives. It is the most frequently used method of birth…
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Across the United States jurisdictions exists that permit legal separation as an alternative to divorce, according to the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. Although divorce and legal separation represent similar types of legal proceedings, the end result of…
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Overview Chlamydia is an infection caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It is contracted through vaginal, anal or oral intercourse. If left untreated, chlamydia can cause sterility in both men and women, as well as discharge and painful urination. According…
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Overview Private swimming pools often serve as a hub where families spend time together, recreate together and have fun creating stronger relationships. Tragic accidents can be avoided when effective safety strategies are used to secure the pool and proper safety…
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