Mindfulness and Sex: Right There, Right Now by Maya Talisman Frost Mindfulness is downright sexy. After all, what's hotter than a partner who is paying attention? Being Right There, fully in the moment, is about as perfect as it gets. So, it comes as a bit of a surprise to me that we don't really use the term mindfulness in relation to loving relationships--let alone love in the afternoon. This should be common, mainstream, slap-your-forehead-and-say-Duh! kind of knowledge. I don't pretend to be an expert on what goes on between the sheets (although I did co ... Celebrate V-day by Yolanda Shoshana Pink, red, and white Valentine’s Day is in sight. This year Valentine’s Day, also known as V-day, has a new meaning to me and many other women around the globe. V-day stands for a day to celebrate women and to stop the violence. Eve Ensler gained critical acclaim from her visionary, yet controversial show “The Vagina Monologues”. The Vagina Monologues is based on over 200 interviews with women speaking about their vaginas. The show has been translated into over 24 languages and has been performe ... Lying and Loving It... by Ed Williams Lies. This week I’m thinking about lies. Specifically, the lies that we men tell women. Oh, believe me, I know that there’ll be many of you guys out there who’ll roll your eyes and then tell your significant others that I’m crazy, that you never lie and that I’m just making us guys look bad for some unfathomable reason. The truth is, though, that we men do lie to the women we care about, we lie to them often, and we’ll keep doing it for as long as we can draw breath. If y’all don’t think so, the ... How to Get the Classic Jennifer Lopez Style by Dr. Letitia S. Wright, D.C. I know that you've heard it a thousand times, You never get a second chance to make a first impression. How you and the things associated with you (like your car) look is a significant factor in creating your image. Building a Business Wardrobe The style of your clothes should compliment your lifestyle and the market you serve. For example, dress conservatively if you work with clients in conservative businesses such as banking. In the advertising industry, less conservative dress is the norm. ... 5 Tips for a Great Fashion Fit by Donna Monday Ladies, have you ever been in a department store dressing room and talked yourself into buying an outfit that looked great – on someone else? Face it. If it doesn’t fit right in the dressing room, it won’t fit well or look good when you wear it out in public. Here are five quick and easy tips to remember when buying clothes that look good and fit well on your body type. Tip #1 – Stick to a Color Theme Wear the same color from head to toe. This will create the illusion of a long lean line. Neutr ... The Art Of Make Up!! by Garima Jain Like fashion, make-up trends keep changing. But, the basic human desire to apply colors to decorate the face has remained constant. Trends in makeup are actually indicative of the beauty ideals of the times. The 'Natural Look' of today, for instance, reflects the universal swing towards nature and all things natural. For the real art of make-up refer http://www.cosmeticsdiary.com/make-up.htm . Applying Make-up Knowning what is just right for you is the key to applying make-up. You have to take ... Mother In Good Humor by Sherri L Dodd Children - the little buggers can drain your energy, break your valuables and absolutely send you to the moon sometimes. The range of trouble can go from babies with their high decibel crying to toddlers with their never-ending, cluttering curiosity to your preschooler with his gripes and whines and on to your grade-schooler with her indignant attitudes. I have not yet the privilege of the higher ages yet, but I hear it escalates to over-sensitivity and highly dramatic meltdowns. With all this c ... Plus Size Fashion Trend: Feminine Chic by Donna Monday A new fashion year is here and so are the latest styles for women looking to freshen up their wardrobes. Ladies, good news. Femininity is back! From the office to casual wear, you can show off the power of your femininity while still taking care of business. Jackets are a great way to add flair and style to your pants and skirts. Boucle jackets are hot. Also, pairing a colorful denim jacket with a flouncy skirt gives you a variety options for a more dressed up casual look. You should have at lea ... Cool Valentine’s Day Gifts for Men by Kenia Morales Most of us women have an eye for detail. So when it comes to buying presents for your friends, kids etc. you are probably a “slick diva”. But what happens when you have given the man in your life a fair share of gifts and ran out of ideas or simply want to give something different than the typical button down shirt and tie. Well lucky for you I have created a list of cool gifts for men. 1. A gift basket- Yes, I know! It seems a little weird but, the gift basket business is “in” right now and the ... Fashion Trend Report: The New Basic is Anything But Black by Donna Monday We all have it in our closets. Black – the universal color that mixes and matches with anything. Black makes us look good, while covering up figure flaws. And that’s good. Black has its place in our fashion hearts. But, now it’s time expand our wardrobe options into colorful uncharted territory. Are you ready, ladies? Here are the new color combinations that will spice up your wardrobe and get you away from reaching for black when you may be in a mood for something a little more adventurous. Chi ... The Categorized Woman – The Mother by Tushar Jain The most cumbersome issues that have ever been raised or pressed have had the liability of being the enormously uncertain part of a suggestion or a reckoning. A question in itself is mild, an inquiry is ethereal but a concern can be jeopardizing to the meandering interest of the evasive. Of a question, whatever it might be, the restitution is not an answer yielded out of deliberation, instead dialectic portrayals of a wielded intention that is expounded and explained by guilt. The set question ... Menopause, Just What Is It? by Barbara C. Phillips Just what is this thing we call menopause? And what does it have to do with you? Simply stated, menopause is a biological event that marks the end of a woman’s menses and hence her natural reproductive cycle. Perimenopause is defined as the period beginning with the signs of approaching menopause and ending about 12 months after “the menopause”. Worldwide, menopause has as a variety of meanings. Each and every woman’s experience is based on her physical and emotional well being as well as her so ... Got A Closet Full of Trendy Clothes? Watch Out! by Donna Monday You just bought a pair of Ugg boots to go with your hip hugger jeans and trucker cap. And that’s not all. You scour the fashion magazines for the latest trends, then go running out to fill your closet. Trendy is good, right? Uh, not so fast. Keeping abreast of the trends in fashion is essential to not looking outdated, but having a closet full of trendy clothes can quickly turn into a big waste of time and money, unless you’re Paris Hilton. Maybe Paris can afford to buy and discard clothes like ... Hyaluronic Acid – Newest Celebrity Beauty Secret? by Jana Willinger We can always count on celebrities to serve as guinea pigs for the latest cosmetic and beauty treatments. During the Botox ™ craze, even director Martin Scorsese commented that he couldn’t find actresses who could frown anymore! Perhaps actors, politicians, musicians and the like all grew tired of looking like Stepford wives because the latest cosmetic craze involves Hyaluronic acid, a key component of human tissue, providing the body with essential moisture and a viable way to erase wrinkles wi ... How to Increase Romance with Humor by Ana Tamoabba Ask any single adult what qualities he or she wants in a spouse or partner, and one of the first answers is always “a sense of humor.” Yet relationships and most marriages easily lose the early excitement after living together for several years. Healthy relationships require laughter. Sex is better; everything is better sprinkled with laughter, be it a chuckle, a belly laugh, or an amused smile. Humor also motivates better results without resentment. For example, instead of nagging your loved o ... The Mother – Harnessing An Onslaught by Tushar Jain In many ways, preventing this from being a plaintive and plangent panegyric, I would like to interpolate and expound, as I shortly shall, in regard to the less-furnished and integral ambit of a mother, a subtle thing of no mercenary protocol, being the kernel of everything that is beatific and beating, stands on ceremony and reveres in the conduced delights of a basest freedom where the conditional base is not sufficiency, instead it is the elitist element of modulation. Being wary or cognizant ... Lighting the Way when Two Become One by M J Plaster Whether you want to add a little extra romance to an evening reception or a little glow to your house of worship, candles are a natural, effortless addition to your wedding theme. You'll have no trouble finding a role for candles at the wedding ceremony, at the reception, and even as part of the floral displays. Unity Candles Join the growing number of couples who include a unity candle as part of the wedding ceremony. Perhaps you think that unity candles are steeped in a rich history of religio ... Are You Taking Baggage To Bed? by Jennifer Clare You wash your face and brush your teeth, put on an alluring smile and hop into bed with your sweetie – then start dragging your body image baggage under the covers with you. For some people this means bringing a tiny speck of a change purse – for others it’s a designer handbag. For those who are the most consumed with their body image this could mean an entire set of monogrammed leather bags in various sizes – or, worse, a giant garbage sack filled to the brim! Where’s the room for a satisfying ... 5 Great New Fashion Trends for Women by Donna Monday Here’s a quick look at some of the new trends in women’s fashion. The overall trend is chick and ladylike. Liven up your wardrobe by adding a few of these pieces. Brooches Your great grandmother probably wore these in her day. Now brooches have made a stunning come back. The most popular brooches you’ll see are large and flowery, with that vintage look. They look great with any kind of jacket. Camisoles Wearing a pretty camisole under a suit jacket is very chic and adds the perfect touch of femi ... Why Some Women are Desperate by Carol M. Welsh I asked Dave how he was doing since it was the anniversary of his wife’s death. He replied, “It’s rough, but what is even worse, is women won’t leave me alone! I don’t want to hurt their feelings but they phone me too so I can’t even have peace in my own home.” Dave is encountering desperate women who are 55 or older and feel they must have a man in their lives to be complete. Their obvious need is what drives the men away, the opposite of their intent. You react to people based on how you perc ... The Monogram Theme Wedding by Blake Kritzberg Monograms are a huge trend in weddings, to the point where they feature strongly in some, and in others, provide the actual theme. And what’s not to like about monograms? They’re elegant, understated, versatile, and a dramatic visual reminder of your new life together. Ideas for including monograms You’ll find them popping up in more and more places throughout the reception, and sometimes even prior to it. Here are some ways that brides include monograms: embossed, stamped or printed bridal st ... The Thirty Year Old Sexual Peak by Advice Diva I recently had the unpleasant experience of turning thirty much to my chagrin. However, I will forever allege that this was not my fault. Time was moving much too swiftly and although I tried my best to stay in the sexy and swinging twenties, I lost my grip and fell flat on my face in my thirties. I am led to believe that I will not be allowed to return. The horror. The horror. Aside from my momentary lapses of self pity, there are some great benefits to being a woman in her thirties. As you pro ... Marking Time by M J Plaster Time is an equal opportunity employer. Each human being has exactly the same number of hours and minutes every day. Rich people can't buy more hours. Scientists can't invent new minutes. And you can't save time to spend it on another day. Even so, time is amazingly fair and forgiving. No matter how much time you've wasted in the past, you still have an entire tomorrow. ~Denis Waitely If time were nothing more than an incidental commodity, it's doubtful that the following phrases would clutter ou ... Does Your Watch Keep Time with Fashion or Function? by M J Plaster If you haven't lived under a rock for the past few decades, then you surely know that Rolex stands for luxurious precision timekeeping, and you know that Timex is the premier name in inexpensive, reliable timekeeping. The vast area between the two, however, offers the widest selection of watches-in terms of function, fashion and price. We're all creatures of habit, and if one watch has served us well for years, it's natural that we gravitate toward the same brand and design each time we purchas ... What Do Men Want from Women? by Bob Grant Actually, it's pretty simple. Deep inside the heart of every man is a secret wish to be trusted. How many times have men said to their wives, If you would just trust me. Many men wonder why it seems so difficult for their wives to do something so seemingly simple. The answer stems from the physiological differences between the sexes. It begins at birth when little boys are given a distinct physical advantage over little girls by having higher levels of testosterone. With testosterone comes the ... | ||||||
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