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Ever wondered why men get so randy on holiday? well health experts may well have found the answer. Men who sunbathe regularly, have higher levels of testosterone due to greater levels of Vitamin D.
"On the whole, the average testosterone level for each male was determined by the level of Vitamin D they had been given. The seasons are also thought to be a factor, with October yielding less testosterone due to a decline in sunlight during winter."
According to reports, sunbathing is great for boosting the male sex drive. No wonder men are so randy on holiday. Have look at this, definitely worth the read.
http://www.shytobuy.co.uk/press/sunbathing-improves-male-sex-drive-1395.htmlEver wondered why men get so randy on holiday? well health experts may well have found... more
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We all like coffee from time to time but what if you had one that is guaranteed to do more than wake you up.
"For those of you like that your coffee strong, and your erections stronger, pay attention. According to the company behind a new caffeine beverage, it will do more than keep you awake. It is widely believed that there is an extensive range of coffees that effectively boost male sex drive"
If coffee isn't your thing then what about nice cold beer that only refrshes you but increases sexual performance? Read on to find out more
http://www.shytobuy.co.uk/press/three-drinks-to-get-the-fires-burning-79.htmlWe all like coffee from time to time but what if you had one that is guaranteed to do... more
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A look at how weather changes can play a role in whether you feel like going on the prowl-or making a date with Ben & Jerry.
Hot-weather lust may have a scientific basis. Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH) has been linked to increased sex drive in women. Read the full article above.
Anybody believe this? Or ever experienced changes in libido with the seasons?A look at how weather changes can play a role in whether you feel like going on the... more
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LOSS of sex drive is just about the most common sexual problem among women. There's no one cause but it is usually possible to work out the underlying factors and make some changes to help you start enjoying your love life once again.LOSS of sex drive is just about the most common sexual problem among women.... more
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Jessica Valenti, on of the founders of Feministing.com, just released a new book this month called "The Purity Myth: How America's Obsession with Virginity is Hurting Young Women".
The book specifically looks at America's obsession with virginity because, as the author explains, America's hypersexualized pop culture and conservative values produces this weird storm of fetishistic thinking about the subject.
Here is a selection that deals with consumer aspects of the issue:
Q: I'd also like to hear more about the complex intersection of chastity movements with various feminist movements regarding both movements' denunciation of the sexualization of young girls and the marketing of consumer goods to them (i.e. t shirts, panties, etc. with "naughty girl" messages.) What do you think about this crossover?
JESSICA: Well I think the biggest difference is that the virginity movement denounces the sexualization of young women and girls, but fights back against it with more sexualization. After all, how is it not focusing on young women's sexuality by talking constantly about their virginity or bringing them to purity balls? If you are telling young women over and over that what's most important is their virginity, that what makes them valuable is their chastity – then you're sending the message that it's the body and sexuality that defines who they are.
With the consumer goods, I found it so, so telling that that abstinence educators and purity pushers would rail against sex, female sexuality in particular, and then sell "Virgins are hot" t-shirts! It's just too funny. Of course, folks could argue that third wave feminism does something similar in its adopting pin-up sexuality, etc, but the big difference of course is that with feminists we're choosing what kind of sexuality we'd like to put out there; with the virginity movement it's adults (and a lot of men) deciding what appropriate sexuality is for younger women. It's anyone and everyone except young women themselves defining young women's sexuality.
Here is one on race and virginity:
"Q: I was really interested in your repeated mentions of the absence of women of color in the Virginity Industrial Complex, and how the "desirable virgin is...young, white, and skinny." (I wonder if it's any coincidence that the title of the Abstinence Clearinghouse's 2007 conference was "Abstinence Is a Black and White Issue: Purity vs. Promiscuity".) In your research for the book, did you come across ANY advocates for abstinence and/or abstinence-only education who were men or women of color? Why hasn't this aspect of the abstinence movements been given more press, you think?
JESSICA: Oh my god, even better from the Abstinence Clearinghouse's conference was when one year they had a "Wizard of Oz" theme. One of their panels was named "A Horse of a Different Color" – it was the hip-hop dance group. Yeah.
Regarding the absence of women of color in the perfect virgin model – that's been around for a long time, of course. Feminists like bell hooks have been talking about the way black women's bodies are positioned as hypersexual for years. (Mostly because it's a great way for men to have an excuse for sexual assault – you can't "dirty" something that was already "unclean.")
The thing is, there is certainly an abstinence movement in communities of color and purity advocates who are people of color – but they're not really shown in the mainstream abstinence movement. What do you see in the media? You see purity balls and "perfect virgins." What you're also much more likely to see is the white leadership of purity organizations holding up young white women as examples of perfect virgins. I remember watching this great documentary, Abstinence Comes to Albuquerque, and noticing that all of the teachers and abstinence leaders were overwhelmingly white Christian women, and that many of the students were Latina youth.Jessica Valenti, on of the founders of Feministing.com, just released a new book this... more
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A really interesting study was picked up from Fox News (yes, Fox) about the links in reported decrease in sex organ functioning and loss of sex drive due to anorexia and bulimia.
(I know, this picture!)
Here's a quotation from Fox Sexpert, Yvonne Fulbright:
"Having an eating disorder is also linked to deficient sexual functioning in women when they become sexually active. When a female severely reduces her intake of food to the point she's consuming hardly anything, naturally, her reproductive system shuts down.
With low body fat, her body fails to produce sufficient amounts of sex hormones, namely estrogen. Thus, she'll quit menstruating, making pregnancy difficult for those hoping to reproduce. These endocrinal changes have a domino effect, starting with a lack of vaginal secretions.
This loss of vaginal lubrication makes intercourse painful and uncomfortable. As a result, many develop an aversive reaction to sex and further loss of interest. Lack of orgasm is also common in women with anorexia nervosa."
The commenter from Feministing.com made and interesting observation about Fullbright's analysis suggesting that the message implied is "Stop having an eating disorder. It's not sexy" which of course, plays into the whole narrative about how women's bodies as objects of sexual desire.
The connection between having a normal active sex life and an eating disorder is probably true and accurate. When your body goes into survival mode from lack of food, sex probably isn't a priority. However, the connection between sex and eating disorders is so complex... I mean, eating disorders are, in part, about control. If you've ever had one or been close to someone who has, you can see the control aspect pretty clearly. Sex involves control and I've heard of plenty of people who have been either molested or sexually assaulted developing eating disorder that related to their past traumas.
I dunno? What to you think? Munch on some Dorritos, have better sex?A really interesting study was picked up from Fox News (yes, Fox) about the links in... more
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Sex drive released on DVD in the UK May 4th. Starring Seth Green, James Marsden, Josh Zuckerman, Clark Duke and directed by Sean Anders.
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Whatever you want to say, however you want to say it.Sex drive released on DVD in the UK May 4th. Starring Seth Green, James Marsden, Josh... more
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