Can't keep away from social networking sites? Then, it's time you got yourself... Laetitia Casta Can you watch television without simultaneously working on a laptop? Can you stand in a queue or watch a movie without checking the messages that your colleagues have put up on a micro-blogging site? If the answer is 'no', then you are not alone. A US study has found that 200 college students, who were asked to surrender all gadgets that could be used to connect to the Internet and to social networking sites for 24 hours, reported withdrawal symptoms similar to drug and alcohol addiction. Rajeev P, an avid micro-blogger, whole-heartedly agrees with the findings of the survey. "For my vacation, I went to a hill station for a week. I wasn't able to connect to the Internet there and I felt miserable. Apart from experiencing a sense of discomfort, I felt lonely and secluded." Marketing executive Natasha too vouches for the fact. She confesses that she can't kee...

One in five people worldwide have a secret lover, a study has found. According to research by OnePoll.com, many of us lust after someone else than our current partner, reports express.co.uk. The situation is so bad that one in five of all adults have confessed that they are in love with someone they shouldn't be. Research has found that about five million Britons harbor thoughts for another person - despite already being married or cohabiting. Worse still, the scorned partner probably already knows the object of their loved-one's affections, because the tempter or temptress is most likely to be a close friend, a work colleague or an old flame. The research questioned 3,000 people online and found that one in six people had had a long-term affair. One in 25 people had been in love with someone else for more than five years. One in 50 had loved someone other than their partner for as long as they could remember. Men were the worst culprits, with 22 per cent admitting a secret lov...

Women's envy is exposed through the wardrobe. They shop for sexier and daring clothes when they are most likely to conceive because of a subconscious wish to look better than their rivals to impress men. Celina Wieczorek According to a research, an instinct drives women when they are at their most fertile and they unknowingly set out to make themselves look as appealing as possible. The display is an attempt to outdo potential love rivals so that they look less desirable in direct comparison, The Telegraph reported. Women's choice of attire is more influenced by other women who could stand in their way than a direct motivation to appeal to the man, experts said. The study, which will be published in the Journal of Consumer Research , claims hormones have a direct impact on a woman's behaviour when shopping. Women who were at different phases of their menstrual cycle were shown a variety of pictures of other women before being told to choose which clothes they wanted to buy....

Men in New Zealand are very much worried about their looks with hair loss, dandruff and weight gain being their three biggest concerns, according to a new survey. In the Head & Shoulders Hair Retain Survey , 29 per cent said that they were worried about having dandruff and 26 per cent were concerned about losing their hair. The results of the trans-Tasman survey also show that males were anxious about their waistlines. 63 per cent were concerned about putting on weight. The survey involved over 2,000 respondents. Auckland psychologist Sara Chatwin says having hair is closely aligned with many masculine characteristics, so when men lose their hair, their self-esteem often plummets. "Many men define themselves by the way they wear their hair. This may be due to traditional beliefs that suggest hair is associated with virility, social status, strength and youth," Stuff.co.nz quoted Chatwin as saying. "When their hair diminishes or gets dandruff (that is perceived as dir...

How male drivers park their cars in tight spaces impress women, a new survey has revealed. Car accessories retailer Halfords carried the survey on the driving habits of the opposite sex. Almost one in two women confessed the thing they most loved about male drivers was that they knew what to do if there was a flat tyre or if the car broke down. The second best thing about men behind the wheel was, ''how they park in tight spaces'', (41 per cent ) closely followed by their skill at maneuvering and reversing (39 per cent). Meanwhile 46 per cent of men admitted what they loved about women drivers was their knack of always packing food and drink for a journey and organising lunch and coffee stops. The second most admired thing by more than one in four of those questioned, was their willingness to ask for directions when lost. Halfords carried out the survey of 2,000 motorists to see if stereotypes still existed between men and men drivers especially as women are increasingl...

by wiki. SEX .pedia Older men who talk to their partner about sexual problems report greater happiness, says a new study. Published in the Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences, the study shows that the way men and women deal with sexual health and stress in their later years varies greatly and that there is not one solution that can help ease unhappiness caused by sexual problems. The research was conducted by Ryo Hirayama, a Ph.D. student in Oregon State University's Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, and professor Alexis Walker, who is the Jo Anne L. Petersen Chair in Gerontology and Family Studies at OSU. The study was conducted with data from the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project. To reach the conclusion, the Oregon State researchers looked at 861 people ages 57 to 85 who were married or had an intimate partner, and who reported having at least one sexual problem. The sexual problems reported by older adults included lack of interest in sex, i...

While majority of couples wish to have extended massive orgasm (EMO), not everybody comes down to experiencing these repeated orgasmic waves. Lovers experiencing one of these massive orgasms have reported enjoying more of life's joys in general, becoming nicer and more generous in their relationship. An EMO can last minutes or hours, offering up blissful sensations at increasing intensities, reports Fox News. And here are the tricks of this tantalizing trade: 1. Truly recognize your pleasure You want to immediately approve of your present sensations. This starts before you even get in the sack by overcoming anxieties you have about sex. This may require identifying limitations you've been taught about sex, like how you're supposed to respond (or not respond). You need to then challenge any social conditioning that impedes upon your response. Ridding yourself of the uninvited "others" in your bed will enable you to solely focus on the orgasmic sensations, including...

by wiki. SEX .pedia Ageing is something you can't avoid, so it's better you embrace and use it to your advantage to feel sexy and young, says an expert. "The 20s are a time that's idealized. I think it is such a time women are struggling to find their identity and figure out who they are and establish themselves in their careers but the 30s tend to be a real time of security for that very reason because we have a much better sense who have we are and that is sexy," CBS News quoted psychotherapist Jenn Berman, as saying. "You know, one thing that's important to keep in mind if you don't start out feeling confident and sexy, you fake it until you make it. The behaviours - behaving as if you feel sexy and behaving as if you feel confident - leads women to feel confident," she said. Jarvis agreed, saying more women in Hollywood - from Diane Keaton to Demi Moore - have been embracing their sexy side. She added, "Do you think our sense of age is c...

Jennifer Lopez's love might not cost a thing, but then again, she's a celebrity. For the rest of us mere mortals, there is a price put on the love that we give or receive. And if the results of a survey conducted by a well known international university are to believed, then the price of falling in love, on an average, is two of your closest pals. Sounds confusing? The research goes on to explain that when you embark on a new romantic relationship, you tend to break up with, on an average, two of your closest pals. Why? Well, for the simple reason that most of us are so enamoured with our love for that special someone in our lives that we simply don't take time out for our friends. "The very idea of you wanting to spend time with her will lead to you putting everyone else on the backburner," says Bhuvanesh Bhatt, a medical student who has been in a steady relationship for over a year. "Guys nights-out, those endless cans of beers on the couch watching action ...

by wiki. HEALTH .pedia Some people are afraid of snakes and spiders, others heights, but a growing number of women are becoming phobic about the very notion of giving birth. Tocophobia (also spelled tokophobia) is derived from the Greek "tocos" (childbirth) and "phobos" (fear), reports ABC News . There are no statistics available in the United States, but British reports have shown that as many as 1 in 6 women have extraordinary anxiety, and the number may be growing. At its worst, tocophobia can be so profound that some women, even those who yearn for children, choose not to get pregnant. A study of 26 women published in the 2000 issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry said phobic avoidance of pregnancy is a "harrowing condition" that may date from adolescence or be secondary to a traumatic delivery. It can also be a symptom of prenatal depression. Researchers emphasized the need for doctors to acknowledge the condition.

...or rather does it really help a marriage? It's largely dependent on the mindset of the couple who are seeking help, say experts Once upon a time marriage was a 'forever' commitment. Today, however, it's a completely different story with some marriages being as short lived as just a few days or mo nths. Divorce is no longer an alien or feared word among couples. In fact, with the current escalating divorce rate, marriage and relationship counsellors are a busy lot, some often working overtime. Though couples are, even at the slightest hint of troubl e, advised to seek help from a counsellor, the big question now being asked is whether counselling really helps solve a couple's trouble or become an added reason for more stress and tension in the marriage. Why? Experts are of the opinion that marriage counselling makes couples feel that their 'relationship is over'. A recent international report suggested that marriage counselling can do more harm than good a...

A new study has found that male partners who are more supportive and concerned about women's chronic vulvovaginal pain are likely to trigger more pain, but also boost sexual satisfaction in female partners. The study conducted by the University of Montreal researchers examined women who suffer from a condition called provoked vestibulodynia (PVD). "An overly concerned partner may lead a woman to avoid sexual intercourse or exacerbate her pain by increasing her anxiety, hyper-vigilance and negative thoughts about the pain, which can in turn increase her pain during intercourse," said lead author Natalie O. Rosen. "If a man avoids sexual intercourse with a partner with PVD, then he may also reinforce her negative pain appraisals and that can lead to increased pain during intercourse," she said. At the same time, the researchers found that a more concerned attitude in partners was linked to greater sexual satisfaction in women with PVD. "It''s likely t...

by wiki. SEX .pedia According to Sigmund Freud, the father of psychology, sexual repression was the chief psychological problem ailing mankind. He said that constriction and repression of sexual behaviour in youth would manifest in adulthood. We, on the other hand, live in a society that still considers sex as taboo and frown upon ways to relieve one's sexual urges, especially if practiced by the unmarried. Hardly anyone speaks about such important issues that affect several people. Maybe it's because one is afraid of being labelled a deviant, pervert or sexually frustrated. Definition Sexual repression can be defined as an inability to express one's sexuality. It is often associated with feelings of shame and guilt being attached with expressing sexual impulses. However, sexual ethics differ from culture to culture and what might seem forbidden in one culture might not be so in another. Psychiatrist and sexologist, Dhananjay Gambhire says, "A person's inability to...

by wiki. LIFE .pedia Even far across the oceans, one hears India's collective sigh of relief. Since the Mumbai attacks, the old toxic rivalry with Pakistan has given the xenophobes a stake to drive into the body politic. But just as America turned decisively against the reactionary Right last fall, this spring has found India rejecting its own version of reaction. But escaping a threat isn't the same as embracing a vision. Under ordinary circumstances, the return to power of the establishment party wouldn't be cause for much celebration. If people are inclined to rejoice, then it should serve as a spark for policy reforms, as the Congress Party has promised. True reform, however, would mean changing what power means in India. For far too long, power has meant the buying and selling of favours, bolstering a tiny circle of monarchical families and playing watchdog in case true reform rears its ugly head. That is a sad legacy for a nation like India. I prefer to see the countr...

That talk about first impression and lasting ones ... well, that's not all jazz. Whoever said it sure knew what they meant. And, if you want to seduce someone, you've got to do more than just dress and speak the role, you have a secret, yet powerful, tool at easy disposal – your eyes. Making the right eye contact and giving the right signals with your eyes means 50% of the work's done. In fact, communication and body language counsellors opine that the basic components of eye behaviour are easy to master once a person knows how they work. To ensure that you use your eyes with dazzling effect, here are four simple steps to follow: Establish When you meet someone for the first time look into his/her eyes. A confident look will create a positive first impression. Establishing eye contact is a handy tool when you're trying to gain the attention of an unknown hottie. Don't keep staring at him/ her, instead, make short frequent glances. If he/she reciprocates your move ...

Why do so many women complain that they're unable to achieve orgasms? Why are beauty magazines screaming with advice, all vying to get your attention, on how best to reach a mindblowing climax? Why do some women fail to enjoy lovemaking sessions? Clinical Psychologist Seema Hingorany says a fear of getting pregnant or being exposed to a sexually transmitted disease can interfere with a woman's sexual pleasure. Female orgasmic disorder is a fairly common sexual disorder that affects the way a woman climaxes during sexual activity. Women are unable to experience an orgasm despite adequate sexual arousal. "Educate yourself regarding safe sex practices. Stress can also lower testosterone. Making love is not something we are born knowing — one has to learn how to give and receive sexual stimulation and satisfaction. Due to a variety of reasons — cultural, religious and personal — some women are uncomfortable discussing and exploring the sexual techniques that might bring ...

by wiki. HEALTH .pedia Women who have one or two alcoholic drinks a week during pregnancy do not harm their children's behavioural or intellectual development, according to a study by British scientists. The researchers found that pregnant women who drank up to a glass (175 millilitres) of wine, up to 50 ml of spirits or just under a pint of beer a week did not affect their children. But children whose mothers were heavy drinkers were more likely to be hyperactive and have behavioural and emotional problems than those whose mothers did not drink during pregnancy, the scientists said. Yvonne Kelly of the epidemiology and public health department at University College London said the findings helped fill a gap in scientific research about the risks of alcohol and pregnancy, which has mostly focused on risks of heavy drinking. "We're talking about one or two drinks a week at the very most," Kelly said in a telephone interview. "Light drinkers would also include wome...

Facebook Girls Best selling American author and columnist Sherry Argov tells you why you need to shed the good girl tag to win the love match Sugar and spice isn't always nice. A dash of hot 'n' sour is what turns a bland dish into a gastronomic delight. Likewise, in the dating game, just being nice to your man doesn't make him more devoted; at times you need to be the 'bitch' to walk down the Valentine path. That, in a nutshell, is best-selling author and columnist Sherry Argov's premise of her seminal books Why Men Love Bitches and Why Men Marry Bitches . "Men secretly respect a woman who is strong, has confidence and dreams of her own," says Sherry. "They don't want women who are needy and desperate for approval." So the key to conduct new-age relationships is: discover the feisty attitude "that will turn you into a diva from a doormat," says Sherry. Why nice girls finish last Ever wondered why despite putting your best f...

by wiki. LIFE .pedia There have been moments in almost everyone's day-to-day living when one has experienced the true joy of living, with calm, peace and tranquility. What has usually disturbed these moments are memories of guilt and shame, carried by the ego and which resurfaces every now and then, causing discomfort. These feelings could be because of one's own (mis) deeds or another's. What if you can be totally convinced that no action is anyone's doing, that all action was merely a happening that simply had to happen? This is what spiritual seeking is all about. Masters may talk about enlightenment or Self-realisation, but what it means is to be able to experience the peace and tranquility that the sage enjoys in his day-to-day life. A sage is considered a sage because he seems to be anchored in peace and tranquility while facing the pains and pleasures of day-to-day living in his chosen field of activity, like any other ordinary person. 'Self-realisation',...

Zahyra Amat Dancing The modern man is a combination on the one hand, "old-school" values such as homer, loyalty and hard work and, on the other hand, a more contemporary set of beliefs about gender roles at a time when they are changing both at home and on the job, according to a poll. Faith Hill AskMen's Great Male Survey polled over 87,000 men in the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom on a wide variety of lifestyle-related issues And it revealed that today's men see a happy family as the ultimate status symbol, ahead of material possessions such as luxury cars and houses. In fact, 78 percent of men surveyed said that marriage potential was either "very" or "somewhat" important when deciding on whom to date. A similarly resounding 67 percent of men claim that marriage is a necessary institution and one in which they will participate. In addition, an unequivocal 94 percent of men claim to feel entirely at ease in a relationshi...

by wiki. SEX .pedia Texting, eating and indulging in sexual acts are among the top activities that people do while driving. According to a scientific survey commissioned by hands-free headset maker Jabra, 28 per cent of respondents in six countries including the United States say that they've texted behind the wheel. Seventy percent of respondents said that they eat or drink regularly, and 35 per cent admit to getting dressed or undressed. In fact 29 per cent have kissed while driving and more than half that, fully 15 per cent, have engaged in sexual intercourse or another sexual act. Freshening up by styling hair or applying makeup is done by 23 per cent and 13 per cent of those surveyed, reports Fox News . Less people read actual newspapers and magazines than e-mails, but the numbers are still high, 10 per cent and 12 per cent, respectively. But, only 5 per cent of drivers sneak in a video game while driving. And 63 per cent of respondents have yelled at other drivers while commu...

Biquini Ubantuba The seven-year-itch theory may well be a myth, for a new survey suggests that marriages go stale after ten years and 11 months. Isla Fisher A quarter of those questioned said their marriage has lost its sparkle because they no longer bother going out together or make romantic gestures. One-fifth had lost interest in their sex lives, while 12 per cent could not remember the last time their partner paid them any sort of compliment. The study of 3,000 married people shows six in ten often feel they need to be reminded why they married their partner in the first place. "It takes a special someone to step back from everyday life and realise it takes a bit of effort to keep the romance alive," The Daily Mail quoted a spokesman for the dating website, as saying. "And the fact our couples mentioned their sex life not once, but three times in the top ten list indicates this is one area which falls by the wayside after several years of marriage."

by wiki. LIFE .pedia Friendly or outgoing people are more attractive, a new study suggests. In the study, Gettysburg College psychology professor Brian Meier and his research team found that people who were high in the personality traits of agreeableness or extraversion were rated by strangers as being more attractive. Meier's team assessed the personality of 217 men and women. The photos of these men and women were shown to unacquainted strangers who rated their physical attractiveness. They found that the men and women who had higher levels of agreeableness or extraversion were also rated as more physically attractive even though raters did not know or interact with the individuals. Meier said: "The results suggest that there is some truth to the 'beautiful is good' stereotype or the 'halo effect'. People have a tendency to think that attractive people also possess 'attractive' qualities - such as being friendly, outgoing, and smart....

From time immemorial a woman's virginity has been her prized possession. Throughout history one will read about cultures across the world placing a high value on a a woman's virginity. But times are changing and for an increasing number of young men and women, sex is no longer the kind of taboo that it earlier used to be. And much to our older generation's charging, pre-marital sex is a definite reality of our times. In fact, these days, couples who are in a relationship have no qualms about getting sexually intimate with each other even though there may be no guarantee that the relationship will culminate into marriage. However, when it does come to the question of marriage, especially in the case of arranged marriages, a woman with a sexually active history still raises eyebrows and sets tongues wagging. What then is the big deal about virginity and how does this kind of a mentality hamper the lives of numerous women? According to Dr Mahindra Vatsa, gynaecologist and sex ...

by wiki. SEX .pedia You need to shed the good girl tag to win love... Sugar and spice isn't always nice. In the dating game, just being nice to your man doesn't make him more devoted; at times you need to be the 'bitch' to walk down the Valentine path. That, in a nutshell, is best-selling author and columnist Sherry Argov's premise of her seminal books Why Men Love Bitches and Why Men Marry Bitches . "Men secretly respect a woman who is strong, has confidence and dreams of her own," says Sherry. "They don't want women who are needy and desperate for approval." So the key to conduct new-age relationships is: discover the feisty attitude that will turn you into a diva from a doormat," says Sherry. Why nice girls finish last Ever wondered why despite putting your best face and foot forward, and treating your dreamboat like a dream, he seems to go for someone smarter, sassier and sexier - aka 'The bitch?' It's po...

Latina Girl Bailando Reggaeton Women spend the equivalent of a year's average salary on their hair over a lifetime. Kim Delaney According to a UK poll, the average female spends 26,500 pounds on her tresses over a lifetime and a year of her life styling it. The survey of 3,000 people by OnePoll for celebrity hairdresser Nicky Clarke also found 40 per cent admitting that styling their hair made them late to the office at least twice a year. A quarter of the women surveyed also admitted to that they would rather spend money on their hair than food. One in three women who took part in the survey admitted it took her an average of 40 minutes to style her hair before a night out. The survey also found that most women own at least three different styling tools, with one in ten owning more than five. "Our survey shows how well and truly obsessed the nation really is with hair. And so they should be. It's so important to keep your hair looking in tip-top condition," the Dai...

by wiki. SEX .pedia Japan Geisha sex divination A resident of Japan, predicts the future of men entirely new and quite original way – it opens the future after sexual contact with a client! Mankind knows a great many ways of divination, and it seems already hard to come up with something new. However, some Japanese geisha has opened a new technique – the prediction of future persons male through oral sex. The woman, known as Kaho, working in one of the brothels of the city of Nagoya (There is the greatest Geisha Japan School ), with its main specialty is the provision of sexual services, rather than guesswork. But problems with customers in this representative of the oldest professions there – its services are always in demand. And in many ways – thanks to the ability Kaho predict the future. Makes it a pretty original way – to see the future of the client, Kaho need sexual contact with him. The woman claims that last year she read the future of more than 1000 men after ...

The best Internet opening line for men to use is: "You have beautiful lips", a new survey on online flirting has revealed. Larissa Riquelme Site users dating website Badoo were invited to use one of 12 different chat-up lines. Each complimented an aspect of a woman's body or appearance. Researchers measured the success rate of each line in two ways - their success at prompting any response and their success at launching a longer conversation - one going back and forth at least four times. Complimenting a woman's lips was the most successful overall, but other lines worked best in particular countries. American, French, Italian or Brazilian women were more responsive to "You dress beautifully". British women preferred praise for their legs. Behavioural psychologist Jo Hemmings said women responded best to compliments about their lips because it's a bold approach that seems more personal. "What many women want is for men to take the initiative and not...

by wiki. SEX .pedia Do you think that only women have their secrets that help them “win the hearts” of unsuspecting men? According to American psychologists, men are very cunning in matters mezhpolovyh relations, and in some they are even more “insidious” than women. So, here are four basic facts about the features of the male mind, which will be useful to any woman in the “struggle” for personal happiness: 1. Men learn «Books for Women» and use their knowledge against you. According to statistics, books such as “How to find love” or “How to seduce anyone for 10 days,” read mostly by women. The audience of such literature is 70% of insecure or desperate women, with the remaining 30% – are men who for their “hunt”. “Unlike animals, men know how to read – and read everything written about them for women. They are easy to predict your expectations, and thus manipulate you “- leads the psychologist saying one of his patients, 28-year-old Tom. The same Tom admits that studyin...