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SEX & LIFE

Why Being Single Can Be Great

By Guest Blogger, Cathy W.

Why Being Single Can Be Great

Did you go through a rough breakup recently? Maybe you just haven’t met someone, yet. Either way, you’ll be happy to know this isn’t the end.

As a matter of fact, being single can help you become motivated to do things. It can be an extremely enjoyable experience, once you realize all of the fun you can have without a partner there to get in your way. When you’re feeling lonely and down about not being in a relationship, here are a few thoughts you should keep in mind.

Attaining Full Access to Virtually Anything

One of the best aspects of being single is the fact that you get full and total access to the sources of your happiness. Maybe it’s a new episode of your favorite show on television. It comes on every week, and you simply can’t bear to miss it.

As a single person, you won’t have to worry about your partner stealing the remote from you and turning on his own show. After all, you’d probably waited all week long for the episode to air. The last thing you want is to end up missing it altogether.

How about that huge container of ice cream that’s in your freezer? It’s all yours, and you don’t have to share it with anyone. That means it’ll last you for a lot longer, and you’ll even be able to save some money, too.

Discovering Peace and Quiet

If you’re generally a quiet person, being single may suit you exceptionally well. Maybe you don’t mind the extra noise so much, but the constant nagging can certainly get old after a while. It can make you truly long for some peace and quiet.

Not being in a relationship will give you the opportunity to perform activities that require a quiet atmosphere. Meditation is one example. You can meditate in any room at any time of the day without having to worry about being interrupted.

If you’re used to always having someone there with you, this can be like a breath of fresh air. The single life will give you the peace and quiet you desperately crave. What could be better than that?

Moving at Your Own Pace

Another nice aspect about not being in a relationship with someone is that you get to move at your own speed. If you need extra time to get ready before you go out, for instance, you’ve got it. You won’t need to deal with a cranky, impatient partner getting upset with you or rushing you along to finish by a certain time.

Also, you get to decide where you want to go. You won’t have to put up with all those complaints and arguments. No matter how you look at it, it’s a win-win for you each and every time.

Freedom to be Yourself

Being single means you can do whatever you want without the fear of being caught doing it by someone else. Singing in the shower is something you’ve always enjoyed doing, but you’ve become a bit self-conscious about it ever since your partner’s moved in with you. As a single man or woman, you can feel free to sing to your heart’s content without having to worry that you’re being judged for it.

Do you like to dance? Whether you prefer upbeat or slow music, you can dance around inside of your home for as long as you want. The best part about it is that no one will see you doing it.

As you can see, being in a relationship isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be. In fact, being single can truly be a blessing in disguise. Who knew that going solo could actually be so much fun?

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FOR THE GUYS, SEX & LIFE

Four Ways To Fire Up Your Love Life

Four Ways To Fire Up Your Love Life

Whether you’ve been in a marriage for a long time and want to give your love life a boost, or you simply want to revamp the way that you’ve always done things, your libido needs a bit of help. With work being so busy, raising a family and having an actual social life, there’s always an excuse not to reconnect with a lover behind bedroom doors. There are so many things that you can do to boost your libido so that you can get your sex life back on the right tracks that it’s always been on.

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Exhaustion, stress and a lack of time can really affect the sex life of a couple, but sex is such an important way to connect on a level that is more than friends and more than just partners. It’s a mind, body and soul connection and when you’re too tired, it’s like someone has hung up the phone and the line is broken. Getting that line back up takes time and a loss of sex drive is only a problem if you believe that it is. Don’t panic though; there are plenty of things that you can do to boost it back up and get those bedroom fires burning again.

Sleep. This may seem like a counterproductive way to get your sex life back but burning the candle at both ends can really take a toll on your sex life. Testosterone has a big role in the male libido and a lack of sleep can reduce the levels of testosterone in you. Extracts like Tongkat Ali can help you to get your testosterone levels back up again. Try not to sleep less than 5 hours a night, regardless, as this is not healthy!

Eat. Everyone knows the sensuality in bringing food into the bedroom, but did you know that there are certain foods that are an aphrodisiac? Figs, bananas, chocolate and avocados are such aphrodisiacs, as are oysters and wine. These all provide the right minerals and vitamins for your health.

Confidence. Sometimes, confidence – or lack of it – is a big passion killer. If you don’t have confidence within yourself, you won’t feel in the mood and you can doubt your own attraction. No one can tell you how you can get rid of the low self-esteem, but you can shift the focus from your own worries to the things that you like about yourself and blow those up in your mind.

Sobriety. A big reason for a flop in the bedroom is too much alcohol or the overuse of drugs. By going sober, you can remove the toxins and chemicals from your system and be the au natural being that you want to be!

Getting the fire back in the bedroom is going to take some time, but if you take a moment to work out what is going wrong and communicate with your partner, you can move forward and slide back into that healthy sex routine you’ve always enjoyed.

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ORGANIC HEALTH & HOME, SEX & LIFE

Goodbye Toxins, Hello Happiness: The Ultimate Home Cleanse

Goodbye Toxins, Hello Happiness: The Ultimate Home Cleanse

able to relax and unwind after a stressful day at work. You might be unaware of how many

home hazards you are currently living in, but don’t worry, most people are. Some of your everyday gadgets, cleaning products and beauty items might be causing you serious harm if you continue to use them over time. Nobody’s home can be perfect, but you can become one step closer to a non-toxic way of living.

 

Digital Detox

 

Your bedroom is probably littered with mobile phones, a television, sound systems and other electrical devices. If you aren’t already aware of emf exposure symptoms then you should definitely look into them. Perhaps you have been feeling tired or nauseous lately, this could be due to the dangerous digital items within your home. Try to sleep in a room free of plugged in devices; I know this is a difficult thing to imagine, but it really will help you to be free from toxins.

 

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Clean and Green

 

When you spring clean your home with your regular cleaning products you are actually adding more harmful chemicals into your home than you would think. Your bleach and cleaning sprays will be full of extremely dangerous elements that you wouldn’t want to spread around your home, especially if you have small children. Try using natural ingredients to clean areas of your home. Lemon, vinegar and bicarbonate of soda are all excellent natural cleaners that will bring shimmer and shine to your surfaces.

 

Make-Up Mindfulness

 

We all wake up and enjoy blending our makeup before meeting a girlfriend for lunch. This simple daily activity could be causing stress to your body and skin. Not only are many makeup brands littered with unruly chemicals, but things such as your shampoo, deodorant and moisturizer could be really unsanitary for you. Always opt for the more high-end organic products on the shelves as you know these will be plant-based and much better for your skin and body.

 

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Clever Cooking

 

You throw another frozen meal into the microwave and tuck into a delicious warm meal every evening; you might think you’re being proactive and semi-healthy, but really the microwave could be causing dangerous chemical reactions with your plastic Tupperware pots. Try to steam, boil or bake the majority of meals so you are minimizing the use of dangerous infrared rays in your home. The use of a microwave is most families go-to kitchen device when it comes to cooking quick and easy recipes, but you should really consider using metal pans and trays in the oven or stove to minimize your exposure to dangerous toxins.

 

By making small, but meaningful changes to simple aspects of your life you could start to feel the benefits straight away. Cut out those harmful toxins from your life so that you and your family can live a cleaner and greener way of life. Embrace the clear air in your home and you will feel revitalized, refreshed and renewed in no time.

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SEX & LIFE

Tricky Travel Costs That Can Catch People Out- And How to Avoid Them

Tricky Travel Costs That Can Catch People Out- And How to Avoid Them

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Most of us would travel more given the opportunity, but something that holds many of us back are the costs. As well as booking the trip itself, there are a ton of other costs to consider and admittedly, it CAN all add up. However it doesn’t need to be this way, and if you’re careful you can travel or have a vacation without spending excessively and still have a good time. Here are some examples.

 

Don’t Spend a Fortune on Clothes

Aside from the cost of the travel itself, such as flights, hotels and transfers, one of the biggest costs most people find when they’re planning to travel is buying clothes. You might need some specialist clothing in some cases, good walking boots, proper socks and a good backpack if you’re going backpacking for example. However for other items, you really don’t need to spend a fortune. Some shorts and t-shirts, some long trouser and long sleeve tops will get you through most occasions while you’re travelling and needn’t cost much. Go to thrift stores, and shop in budget shops. Create a capsule wardrobe so that you don’t have to purchase lots of items but still have plenty of things to wear. You want to feel comfortable and confident, but you can definitely get away with spending less here if you’re smart about it. If you have a rummage through your wardrobe, you might find you have pieces already you can take with you.

 

Use an Amex Gold Card

If you’re a frequent traveler, you’ll know that premier cards come with a hefty fee. If you want all of the great benefits without the associated costs, then check out this Amex Gold Card review and see if this is something that would work for you. There are plenty of great perks, and you won’t get into debt because it’s a charge card meaning you pay the balance each month instead of rolling it over.

 

Utilise Public Transport

When you’re away, it can be tempting to rely on taxis and other private transport to get you from A to B. However lots of places, especially if you’re in a busier city will have great transport links so it’s well worth brushing up on what’s there and utilising them. Buses, trams, trains and coaches are all examples, have a look before you arrive and check out things like frequencies and costs, you could save yourself a fortune when it comes to getting around.

 

Eat Cheaply

When you’re away on vacation or travelling, you will of course want to sample some of the delicious foods of the country you’re in. But you don’t need to break the bank here, and you can certainly feed yourself without having to dine at a five star restaurant every night. If you want to try somewhere fancy, do some research and book one or two nice meals. The rest of the time, try markets which are full of incredible street food stalls. Cafes and casual eateries will work out cheaper, and for some meals you could purchase a few things from a grocery store and have an inexpensive meal in your room.

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SEX & LIFE

How to Get Out There and Meet New People

How to Get Out There and Meet New People

If you want to get out there and meet new people then there are certainly ways that you can go about doing this. A lot of people think that the only way to meet new and interesting people is to go out to pubs and clubs, but this is not the case at all. In fact, you can even meet new people without having to leave the house and this is ideal if you don’t have a lot of time on your hands.

 

Sports or Activities

 

Hiking is a brilliant way for you to get out there. When you join a hiking club or anything else of the sort, you can easily go and hike with others and it’s a great way for you to chat when on your travels. The best thing about this is that there won’t be any awkward silences because when you’re hiking, you’re always doing something. If hiking isn’t your thing then consider joining a softball team or even a tennis league. This will help you to stay active and it will also help you to really benefit from having the support of those around you.

 

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Book Clubs

 

If you love to read then why not consider starting up a book club? This will allow you to meet new people who have the same interests as you and it is also a great way for you to really find out what other people think of the material that you are reading. If you join a book club and you are unable to connect with anybody there then don’t worry. It may take you some time to be able to connect with other people, but it may even be worth you trying out a different one as well.

 

Chat Lines

 

If you want to talk with people over the internet then chat lines are a great way for you to do this. To get started, sign up with sites such as chatlines.com to see what options there are available and to even find out who is available to chat with you after work or even at the weekend. You don’t even have to leave the house!

 

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Volunteer

 

Volunteering remains to be one of the best ways for you to meet people who are not selfish and who are keen on the idea of helping others. If you have never volunteered before or if the process is completely new to you then you will need to look into each organization before you get started and the main reason for this is because you want to make sure that you are passionate about what they do before you dive right in. There is no use in you joining something that you don’t actually care about and there is also no use in you trying to meet people there either, because your interests won’t align and this will make it much harder for you to be able to chat with others about the cause, which is a great conversation point.

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