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  • Are Russian Women Really Looking Forward To Marrying Western Men?
    There is a wide-spread myth that all Russian women are constantly dreaming of leaving their county and searching for their life partner in the western countries. The sole intention for this approach is only to get a visa or the green card that open wide horizons for everyone. Some people also mention that there are much more women than men and that is why the Russian women are drifting their attention towards west to get married soon. Well such rumors are constantly being posted but actually most of us need to know the truth. Some points which show the other side of this question are discussed below.
  • Judy Garland
    "I can live without money, but I cannot live without love."
  • Russian Dating Sites Are Leading In The World Of Matchmaking
    If you dream of a life partner from abroad, it is enough just to join a Russian dating agency. You will like the service quality.
  • Robert Herrick
    "Bid me to love, and I will give a loving heart to thee."
  • When to Search for Mr. Or Mrs. RIGHT
    Finding the perfect man or woman for you may seem like a difficult daunting task, but it is really quite simple. First and last, you need to truly know and understand YOURSELF. You may think you know, but sometimes it does not occur until later in life when you have matured from experiencing life through good times and bad, by having various relationships, through education, work and possibly travel. You need to go through the "Know Thy Self List" of questions presented below.
  • Learn Attract Women Tips That The Experts Use Posted By : Jake McMurphy
    When you learn ways to attract girls you might want to know that there presently exists particular myths and disparities.
  • Three Famous Love Quotes to Help You Let Your Romantic Side Out
    Everyone is engineered with romanticism. There is one romantic self sitting inside of every human being. Some peoples let their romantic side out quite easily and instinctively.
  • Dating Single Women - How to Get Her Phone Number and Then a Date
    So you see a hot woman at the bar and you want to approach her and get her attracted to you so she will give you her number and go on a date with you. Here's how to do it..
  • If You Want to Make Your Man Commit and Never Leave You, This is the Most Important Page You'll Read
    Do you want to make your man commit to you and never leave you? If so, this is the most important page you'll read. I strongly urge you to pay close attention and read every word of this article. You are about to discover the sure fire tricks you can use to make a man fall in love with you and commit to you completely. You are free to keep him around you as long as you want if you use this...
  • Why Women Don't Like You
    In this article you're going to learn the truth about why you're currently unsuccessful with women. It might not be the easiest read, but learning this information could be the most important thing you do for your love and sex life.
  • 7 Top Tips For Keeping the Magic of Love Alive in Your Relationship
    If you are interested in knowing how to have the best relationship ever, discover how to keep the magic of love alive in your relationship with these 7 very simple tips. Whether you are wanting to attract a boyfriend or girlfriend, or are already in a committed relationship, there are some very simple tenets for having a satisfying love relationship.
  • Jealousy and Filipina Women
    Foreign men like to understand about jealousy and Filipina women. Jealousy when it is too much is annoying. Men do not want that. But if jealousy will not lead their girlfriend to control them and will not make their girlfriend or wife paranoid, then jealousy will not threaten the relationship at all.

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  • Q&A: Shaving – Should Men Trim Or Shave Completely? (Video)
    Genital hygiene is a big issue for both men and women. Of course you want to be clean and fresh for your partner before sex, but what about pubic hair? Is it better to let it all grow wild or shave your genitals off bald? Or is it even better to do the in-between and [...] Related articles:Q&A: How To Shave Male Genitals (Video) Hairy Chests – Advice From A Woman Who Tells It Like It Is… Q&A: Oral Sex – How Do I Get Him To Go Down On Me? (Video) Blowjob Tip: How To Make Her Want To Give You More Oral Sex (Video) How To Have Amazing Sex Even If You Can’t Last Long Enough In Bed (This Will Completely Blow Her Mind!)
  • Swinging: Pros & Cons Of An Open Marriage
    More and more people are “opening up” their marriages to other partners. Some people call themselves polyamorists, swingers, or just simply members of the Kennedy family. But is that right for you? What are the upsides and downsides to this arrangement? We’ll answer all your romantic queries in just a few short minutes. What She [...] Related articles:How Do We know If An Open Marriage Is Right For Us? (Video) Open Marriage – How Can I Convince My Husband? (Video) Did Your Marriage Fail Because Marriage is a Flawed Concept or Because You Married the Wrong Person? The Psychology Of Swinging – What’s A Curious Girl To Do? (Video) How To Open Your Relationship
  • Live Longer With Healthy Relationships
    Low and unhealthy social interaction can produce the same amount of stress in our lives as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, or being an alcoholic, or not exercising. A new study from Brigham Young University reports that healthy relationships improve our odds of survival by 50 percent. “The idea that a lack of social relationships [...] Related articles:How Men Can Create Healthy And Happy Relationships Emotional Competency Builds Healthy Passionate Relationships Healthy Relationships: Assessing the Emotional Safety Dating, Relationships, Love, & Sex… See Dan and Jennifer LIVE on YouTube! Should You Two Just Live Together?
  • Q&A: Is Sex Good For The Body? (Video)
    Sex feels great, so it’s natural to wonder if sex does any more than just feel good. The good news is that it does! Sex can help just about every aspect of your life including physically, mentally and in your relationship. Here’s how great sex can be great for your body and why you need [...] Related articles:Spiritual Sex: Reuniting Body And Soul For A Whole Body Orgasm Absence Makes the Heart (and Body) Grow Fonder How To Use Body Language to Attract Women Guys: Body Language Basics For Seducing Women Danger! Is Too Much Sex With Your Wife Bad for Your Health? (Video)
  • Should You Two Just Live Together?
    More and more couples today are “cohabitating” meaning they live together without the intention of ever getting married. Once thought of as “shaking up” and frowned up on, the practice is gaining more and more acceptance. But is it really right for you? If you give us five minutes of your time we will give [...] Related articles:Live Longer With Healthy Relationships How to Tell Your Partner Anything and Live to Tell About It Marriage – Just a Legal Contract or a Real Commitment? Dating, Relationships, Love, & Sex… See Dan and Jennifer LIVE on YouTube!
  • Q&A: Premature Ejaculation – How Can I Last Longer In Bed? (Video)
    Premauture ejaculation is a common issue for many men, both young and old. There’s nothing wrong with reaching orgasm quickly during sex, although, it can definitely put a damper on a couple’s sex life if he’s going too fast for her. Here’s how you can slow it down and last longer in bed so she can [...] Related articles:Premature Ejaculation Problems? Try the Triple ‘S’ Technique to Last Longer in Bed Premature Ejaculation: What To Do When IT Happens (Video) Preventing Premature Ejaculation – Are These 4 Myths Killing Your Sexual Stamina in Bed? 99.9% Of Men Don’t Know How To Recognize Premature Ejaculation Before It Arrives – Join The .01% Of Guys That Do… TODAY! Forget Everything You THINK You Know About Premature Ejaculation – Things Have Changed!
  • Eat, Pray And Love Your Relationship!
    With Eat Pray Love hitting theaters, I suspect there’s a lot of soul-searching going on. The movie is based on the book of the same name which focuses on the author Elizabeth Gilbert’s round-the-world journey to seek out enlightenment and peace after her divorce. It’s reported that her publisher paid her an advance which helped [...] Related articles:Understanding The Difference Between Getting Love And Sharing Love How to STOP Arguments and Fights from Killing Your Relationship (Video) Love, Sex, or Money? The Three Biggest Reasons Couples Fight and How They Can Be Avoided? (Video) Dating and Relationship Advice – Can You Use the Law of Attraction to Find True Love? What the World Needs Now, is Love, Sweet Love…
  • Q&A: How Do I Stop Day Dreaming During Sex? (Video)
    Going from a busy, stressful day to sex without some time to wind down may leave you thinking about everything during sex but sex! If you find this happening to you, you’re not alone. Here’s how you can stop thinking about your to-do list, chores, television and bills and start thinking about having great, satisfying [...] Related articles:Q&A: I Feel No Relief When Masturbating – Am I Doing It Wrong? (Video) Q&A: I Feel Guilty If My Girlfriend Doesn’t Climax (Video) Q&A: How Can I Get Him To Stop Watching Porn? (Video) Female Orgasm Tip #1 – Why Relaxation Is Crucial (Video) Frustrated Girl: It Takes 45 Minutes to Orgasm with Oral Sex! (Video)
  • Fighting Fair Could Save Your Marriage
    Fighting in a relationship doesn’t have to signal the end – but rather, it’s HOW we fight that makes all the difference. I’ve long been teaching couples how to fight fair and now new research shows that it’s things like our tone of voice, words we use, whether or not we hear each other out [...] Related articles:Fighting Fair Is Necessary For Fidelity, Passion And Health Avoid Power Struggles In Your Relationship And Learn To Fight Fair The Marriage Ref Almost Nails It Women: 5 Ways To Save Your Marriage Arguing And Fighting: How Can You Fix Someone Else? (Video)
  • Q&A: What Is A Soulmate? (Video)
    Couples in love may wonder if they’ve met their soul mate. Everything is perfect and it even seems like this person finishes your sentences for you. But how do you really know if you’re with your soul mate and what happens when the initial “love at first sight” feeling wears off and you’re experiencing day [...] Related articles:9 Soul Mate Myths That Will Screw Up Your Love Life Manifesting A Soul Mate – Is It Really Possible? What Is Great Sex? Twenty-Eight Hours – What Real Love Is All About Q&A: What You Should Know Before Getting Married (Video)
  • Strip Clubs & Porn – What Role Do They Play In A Relationship?
    Guys like their strip clubs and porn as much as they like their football and beer. But what role do they play in your relationship? Should you be angry? Should you be jealous? We’ll get to the bottom of this so you don’t have to. What She Said: We’ve talked a lot recently about marriage [...] Related articles:How to Strip and Lap Dance for Your Man – and WHY You Should… How To Avoid The Top 5 Mistakes Single Guys Make In Clubs How To Know If She’s Straight (and interested in you…), Bisexual, or Lesbian? (Video) How Role Reversal Between Men & Women Can Affect Your Relationship Watching Porn – How Do I Make My Lying Husband Come Clean? (Video)

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  • Romantic Big-Screen Kisses in the Rain
    With a hurricane headed toward the East Coast, your skies may be looking Earl gray. But rain storms, even of the hurricane variety, can be romantic inside and downright passionate outside. That's why so many iconic movie kisses are staged in the rain. Check out our favorites! View Slideshow ›
  • Très Trivia! Are You in the Know?
    When we weren't contemplating the social, cultural, and maintenance implications (how often does she cut it?) of Hillary Clinton's neck-length hair, we learned some illuminating and questionable facts this week. Take our weekly trivia quiz, and see what you picked up! Take the quiz
  • Grab Bag! End of Summer Healthy Date Ideas
    10 healthy Summer lovin' date activities - FitSugar Facebook defriending can help you move on - YourTango Make your dreams come true - Huffington Post Are you and your partner becoming the same person? - The Frisky When you have a crush on your supervisor - Glamour Cliquiness won't get you a boyfriend - College Candy Men waste $3,000 by not asking for directions - Gawker
  • Best of Summer on TrèsSugar
    All Summer, we've been celebrating our favorite things about June, July, and August. While we still have a few weeks of warm weather left, we'll lose a little bit of the season Monday when Summer unofficially ends. Before you get too caught up in Fall and back-to-school nostalgia, take a look at some of our favorite Summer posts on TrèsSugar. Bikini History End-of-SummerRomance Smart Chick-Lit What to LoveAbout Summer Beach Reads Vintage BeachPics
  • Juliette Binoche on the Unbearable Side of Being in a Relationship
    We can have great friends, family, and a fulfilling job, but if we're not in a relationship, some of us might feel like there is something missing, or at least societal pressures make us question ourselves. But as French actress Juliette Binoche explained in a recent interview, there's a downside to being paired up. You can feel tied down and less independent. She said: "I need relationships, but sometimes when I am in one I feel claustrophobic. It is about feeling that I still have my freedom, that I have choices. I don't look back on the past because I like to live in the present. I know this makes some people think I probably never cared, but I need my freedom and I like to keep moving." Her sentiment is a reminder that each person can feel their best in very different relationship situations. Maybe you're more fulfilled with a partner by your side, or perhaps you feel free to be you when you have no one to answer to but yourself. Do you relate to Juliette's comments?
  • Should Prostitution Just Be Legal Already?
    There's an article in LA Weekly about women who take up sex work to support families, particularly at legal brothels in Nevada. It's kind of amazing to hear the women speak. While financial difficulties led most to call on the world's oldest profession, they seem to feel positive about their choices. Two said they "like sex," so why not get paid for it, and most said it was a better deal than the low-paying, clerical jobs they schlepped through before. Yet because they're supporting children, parents, and partners - one pays her cancer-stricken boyfriend's medical bills - most are just getting by, but that's a step up from before. More notable is the fairly pleasant work environment, save some debaucherous quirks you'd expect at a brothel, they inhabit. Using condoms is de rigueur, and a doctor comes by once a month to test for HIV and other STDs. The houses are stocked with food, and women can write in suggestions for what they'd like more of. Meanwhile the pimp, and owner, sounds like an overzealous manager, an X-rated Michael Scott, who moonlights as a motivational hustler speaker. It all creates a whole new model for how sex work could work if it were legal. With laws for sex-worker rights passing, maybe it's only a matter of time before it is. Would you want it to be? Should Prostitution Just Be Legal Already? Yes No
  • Speed Read! Royals Victims of Voice Mail Hack
    UK tabloid hacked into Prince William and Harry's voice mail - New York Times The hottest Summer celebrity romances of 2010 - PopSugar UK's first lady Samantha Cameron steps out with new baby! - Huffington Post Virginia set to execute first woman in 98 years - Jezebel US abstinence activists heading to China - Washington Post British spy likely killed by jealous gay lover - The Awl Chilean miners' request for alcohol and cigarettes is denied - Telegraph Meet the alleged new New Jersey Housewife - New York Post Going the Distance is a relatable rom-com - BuzzSugar

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  • 5 sexiest Monopoly versions ever
    Sticky Fingers and Hot Lips are replacing the wheelbarrow. The limited edition game based on the Rolling Stones' musical career is the…
  • Is “dating down” really so bad?
    Ready for your daily dose of cynicism via pop psychology? Check out this Fox News piece on celebrities dating people less successful than they are, in which a slew of…
  • Can You Affect the Sex of Your Future Baby?
    Dr. Kate is an OB/GYN at one of the largest teaching hospitals in New York City and she answers your medical questions here once a week. To ask her your own question,
  • Is Circumcision Going Out of Style?
    Just a few generations ago, pretty much every baby boy in the U.S. was circumcised—aka, had the foreskin of his penis removed. Related:
  • The Stress of Being a Single Mom: How to Find Balance
    By Morgan Vines, BounceBack Editorial Staff   Mother, father, friend, teacher, cook, housekeeper, entertainer, employee. The list goes on. You wear more costumes than Lady Gaga dons in a two hour concert. Doing it all on your own can make you feel helpless,…
  • Our Most Annoying Habits...According to a GUY
    BY JL Watkins, The GALTime Guy I’ve gotten myself into quite a situation here. How do I write an article about “things women do that annoy their partners” without getting in trouble with…
  • The Hidden Perks of Dating a Younger Man
    After seeing photos of Katie Couric and her hot, significantly younger boyfriend, we were curious whether this whole dating-a-younger-man trend is healthy for womankind. See what the experts said after the jump!
  • 5 Ways to Heat Up Your End of Summer Romance
    Nothing's more seasonably appropriate than a Summer fling. But with Labor Day coming up, the sun is setting on this romantic time of year. Whether…
  • Don't Get Caught Wearing a Man Repeller
    MAN REPELLER: n./phrase, pron. man ri-pel-ur:: Outfitting oneself in a sartorially offensive way that will result in repelling members of the opposite sex, as defined by Leandra Medine, author of a blog by the same name...

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  • Top 10 Cities For Online Dating
    While some still find the good old-fashioned meet-a-guy-in-a-bar method works wonders, lot's of tech-savvy singles are turning to online dating websites to find love. In fact, studies show that these days, more and more of us are browsing the web, instead of the bars, to find our next date (or hook-up). So Forbes and the dating website, OKCupid, teamed up to pinpoint the cities where single men and women have the most luck finding love on the web. To see if your hometown is an online dating hotspot (or if you should consider using a different man-trolling method), read on for the ten best cities for singles surfing the web. Keywords: Dating, find love, meet someone, OkCupid, online dating, singleBookmark/Share this post with: read more
  • Christian Sex Toys: Spicy Or Sacrilegious?
    The Huffington Post recently published a short piece on Book 22, an online sex aid shop for married Christians. The store's name Song of Solomon, the Bible's famously erotic twenty-second book. We weren't sure what to expect before logging on — essence of frankincese and myrrh massage oils? Dildos shaped like the staff of a shepherd? The possibilities are endless, even borderline sacrilegious. The Best Sex Toys for CouplesKeywords: christian, christianity, couple, Married, religion, sex, sex toy, vibratorBookmark/Share this post with: read more
  • Chelsea Handler Loses Her Hot, New Boyfriend
    When we found out that Chelsea Handler and the fearless Into The Wild host, Dave Salmoni, were dating, we couldn't have been more excited. 'What a great match,' we naively thought. So it pains us (tear) to tell you that the couple broke up. Always the comedian, Chelsea announced the split with humor during the opening monologue for her talk show.Keywords: celebrity, celebrity breakups, celebrity love, chelsea handler, E!, entertainmentBookmark/Share this post with: read more
  • Can Someone Give Jodie Sweetin A Reality Show?
    If there’s a former child star who is desperately in need of a reality show, it’s Jodie Sweetin. Best known for her portrayal as Stephanie Tanner, the uneviable middle child on the wholesome family show, Full House, Jodie retired as an actress at the age of 13, only to end up an unemployed, meth addict in her early twenties, who got drunk and high every chance she could get. But after a few false starts at sobering up, a tell-all book, some reportedly large breast implants, and one failed marriage, Jodie has cleaned up her life and recently gave birth to her second child, a baby girl named Beatrix Carlin Sweetin Coyle.Keywords: celebrities, celebrity babies, celebrity entertainment, entertainmentBookmark/Share this post with: read more
  • Links We Love: Putting Sex Back Into Your Marraige
    Tips on finances, married sex, awesome advice from marrieds like you and other links we love this week.Keywords: budget, culture, finances, lifestyle, marriage, married sex, porn, stay at home momBookmark/Share this post with: read more
  • Does Sex Writing Prepare You For The Sex Talk?
    Being a sex writer and all, it seems as if I should now feel overprepared for the eventual sex talk with my future children, I'm not. I still wonder: how much do I share, and how much is too much? What if I tell my kids something, and they tell other kids, and I'm then approached by angry parents who feel I'm revealing too much? How do I know if it's too soon to share something with them, or how do I know if I'm waiting too long?Keywords: lifestyle, parenting, sex, sex ed, sex talk, sex toys, sex writingBookmark/Share this post with: read more
  • Nikki Sixx Is Dating Jeremy London's Wife
    It seems that Hollywood is hosting a big ol' square dance for all the B- through D-list celebs, because there's a whole lotta partner switching going on. Sandra Bullock's ex Jesse James is now with Kat Von D, who used to date Nikki Sixx, who is dating Melissa London, estranged wife of Jeremy London, who is allegedly sleeping with Tiger Woods' former mistress Rachel Uchitel. Whew. Keywords: celebrities, entertainment, jesse james, kat von d, Rachel Uchitel, Radar Online, Tiger WoodsBookmark/Share this post with:
  • Best Of The Web: Just Friends & Her Number
    Determining a baby's gender, the old fashioned way. When a dude gets performance anxiety. A hilarious story of penis enlargement pills. Taking a virtual girlfriend on a real vacation. A vibrator for the Wii gaming console. How to love a curmudgeon. What to do when your parents ask you to wait longer for a wedding. Seven tips to taking a good online dating profile picture. Seven ways to ruin a new relationship accidentally. What is an average number for HER NUMBER? How to know you're more than just friends. Keywords: just friends, penis enlargementBookmark/Share this post with: read more
  • This Woman Gave Her Boyfriend HIV—Knowingly
    According to German law, anyone can be sued if they are HIV positive, have unprotected sex with a partner and don't tell the other party (or, in this case, -ies.) Keywords: AIDS, HIV, lifestyle, sex, STD, unprotected sexBookmark/Share this post with:

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  • Quickies: John Legend And The Roots' Album Collabo & Jennifer Aniston Dating LiLo's Ex
    John Legend and The Roots have teamed up for an album entitled Wake Up!, which will hit stores Sept. 21. But check out the video of their in-studio performance of "I Can't Write Left-Handed." [Clutch] Chelsea Handler and Animal Planet hunk Dave Salmoni have broken up. [Just Jared] "Breaking Bad" Emmy winner Bryan Cranston will host "Saturday Night Live" on October 2. Can't wait for the meth jokes! [LA Times] Don't forget to watch We TV's "You're Wearing That?" with stylist and fashion consultant Luciene Salomone at 10 p.m. [We TV]
  • In Case You Don't Get It, Kurt On "Glee" Is Gay
    How gay is Kurt on "Glee"? He's so gay that in this dive bar fantasy shot from Rolling Stone he's surrounded by a bunch of luscious leather daddies. That's how gay. [Rolling Stone
  • Today's Lady News: Ladies Night Isn't Sexist To Men
    An appeals court in New York has rejected claims that "ladies nights," where women are admitted to bars for free or at a discounted price, are illegal. The court said it could not intervene on the self-titled "anti-feminist lawyer"'s complaint because businesses are allowed to regulate their door prices. [New York Daily News] Meghan McCain, daughter of Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), said President Obama "isn't doing anything for the gay community." You can watch her clip from a visit on "The O'Reilly Factor" here. [Queerty] Sarah Palin ripped into "impotent, limp and gutless reporters" who use anonymous sources, no doubt referring to the Vanity Fair smear piece from yesterday. But impotent? Is this like when she said Obama doesn't have any balls? [Politico]
  • Happy 9/02/10 Day: "Bev Hills 90210" Theme Song Suddenly Makes "Gossip Girl" Fun!
    Proof that everything is better when set to the "Beverly Hills, 90210" theme song: someone wicked smart genius set the introduction to "Gossip Girl" to the tune of "90210." Everyone's smiling and laughing—even Chuck Bass and that miserable raccoon moppet Jenny Humphrey! [via NYMag.com]
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    Further proof that everyone in the entire universe looks a million times better without fake hair fastened to their skulls—Vienna Girardi got a makeover and ditched her extensions in favor of a chic bob. So chic! Who knew? Check out one more photo after the jump… [via Huffington Post]
  • I Left My Stuff At His Place After A One-Night Stand
    I'm 24 and finally had a one-night stand. I didn't bother leaving my number or any contact information (or even my name) in the morning for fear of coming off as clingy or naïve. But I accidentally left a couple of accessories at his place, and now I have no way to get in touch. Should I have just offered him my cell number and left it at that? Do I just cope with the fact that the guy and these items are lost forever?—MC A lot of stuff going on here, MC. First, I'm confused about you not giving him your name, and how doing so would be clingy or naïve. I mean, unless you met at one of those "Eyes Wide Shut" masquerade balls. Read more ...
  • 69-Year-Old Grandma Shoots Intruder With Her .38 Special
    It was 3 a.m. when a robber decided to invade 69-year-old Ethel Jones' home. The Decatur, Ga. grandmother told the Decatur Daily she heard the intruder at her back door and then her front, and she thought someone was trying to get inside. The robber eventually removed an air conditioner from a window to gain access to Jones' home. But he picked the wrong lady to rob.
  • The Situation's Financial Situation
    "Jersey Shore" has become a cultural phenomenon, but I don't think that we really thought through the consequences. Like the fact that Mike The Situation Sorrentino might be raking in about $5 million this year. What does this mean for the world? Obviously, Ed Hardy will be seeing a good hunk of that cash. And just this week, he dropped $100K for a Bentley with custom rims and a new sound system, and he got his brother one, too!
  • Happy 9/02/10 Day: "Dylan Chooses Kelly"
    It only happens once in a lifetime. 90210 Day—aka September 2, 2010. In honor of this holiest of holy days, we'll be posting clips from some of our favorite episodes of "Beverly Hills, 90210." You're welcome, bro. Dylan McKay is the peanut butter in a Brenda and Kelly sandwich in this episode from season three. While Brenda's away in France (with Donna pursuing her "modeling career"), Dylan fools around with Kelly, telling her, "It was always you, Kel." Classic Dylan McKay.

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    We are still married! And we are happily married! Honest! According to a reader's comment on our blog, there is a rumor going around the Internet that Bob and I are divorced. This rumor is NOT true! We will be celebrating our 47th anniversary on November 2nd.We're NOT Divorced!! originally appeared on About.com Marriage on Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 16:06:50.Permalink | Comment | Email this
  • Newlyweds Greet Wedding Guests Via Skype
    Skype might just be the greatest invention ever. Thanks to this technology, my love story, which had me in the United States and my husband all the way in Italy, was possible. Without it, we never would have been able to make our courtship work, nevermind arrive at a wedding. In addition, our relatives who live between the United States, Italy, France, and Australia can keep in touch like never before. Not only can you speak with one another, but you can see each other -- and your homes. My parents once showed off their garden in New Jersey to our cousins in Italy....Read Full Post
  • A Different Kind of Vulva Story: Las Vegas New View Conference
    I had the good fortune of attending and presenting at the the Montreal conference organized by the New View Campaign, and am sad I can't make this, their third conference. If you're near Las Vegas or know folks who will be at the end of September, this will be well worth attending. From the New View website: FRAMING THE VULVA: GENITAL COSMETIC SURGERY AND GENITAL DIVERSITY OUR THIRD CONFERENCE COMING SOON: Las Vegas September 26, 2010 THE NEW VIEW announces its THIRD Conference, to be held at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, on Sunday, September 26, 2010. FRAMING THE VULVA: GENITAL COSMETIC SURGERY AND GENITAL DIVERSITY While the vulva surgeons are holding a conference on the Las Vegas strip, the New View, in collaboration with the UNLV Women's Studies Department and Petals, will hold a counter-symposium to examine the personal and political complexities of the new female genital cosmetic surgeries. Our one-day conference will include a morning plenary session on the emerging issues in genital scholarship, activism, and art, and an afternoon of experiential and discussion workshops for participants to share strategies and build connections. The event will conclude with an evening reception, photography and craft exhibition, and film showing at the Erotic Heritage Museum. Areas covered will include: Cosmetogynecology and the new genital perfectability industries The rhetoric vs. the realities of Western genital surgeries vs. "FGM" Collaborative models of activism The revival of "cunt art" in craft, film, photography and painting Sex education and the challenges of body anxiety The latest body modification trends, from Vajazzling to Vatooing Disease-mongering, marketing, and body surveillance Critical health studies perspectives on cosmetic genital surgery Confirmed plenary speakers include:  • Virginia Braun, University of Auckland, New Zealand  • Leonore Tiefer, NYU Medical School, NYC   • Vanessa Schick, Indiana University, Bloomington * Laurenn McCubbinn, artist, Las Vegas   • Lynn Comella, UNLV, Las Vegas  *Fiona Green, University of Winnipeg, Canada Afternoon experiential workshops will include Arts and Crafts as Resistance; Clinical Reflections on Vulva Disgust; Empowerment through Vulva Photography; Classroom Exercises around Body Hair; Introduction to Theory of Critical Health Psychology, etc. Fees (includes evening reception at Erotic Heritage Museum, Las Vegas):
 $10 student (before Sept 15, 2010)
 $25 non-student pre-registration (before Sept 15, 2010) $35 non-student on-site $100 all day for exhibitors (book and craft sales), 6 ft. table ($75 for 3 ft. table) For general information contact Rachel Liebert, rachel.liebert@gmail.com For REGISTRATION, contact Tash Wong, meilun@gmail.com. Give your name and indicate if you are a student (specify the school). Please write "Las Vegas Conference" in the subject line. To reserve an exhibit table, contact Larry Ashley, larry.ashley@unlv.edu We have reserved a block of discounted rooms at the Tuscany Suites in Las Vegas.To make a reservation, you must call 877-887- 22261 and say you are with the New View group.
  • Marriage and Porn Advice
    Looking through the results of our poll on porn, and reading the many blog comments and posts about porn on our Marriage Forum, it is obvious that pornography is considered a non-issue for some while others view it as a hot button issue and a deal breaker. Read Full PostMarriage and Porn Advice originally appeared on About.com Marriage on Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 05:46:28.Permalink | Comment | Email this
  • You Never Can Tell
    It's nice to be wrong now and then -- and we're willing to admit it, especially when we learn that a couple's marriage is going strong even though they faced red flags in their relationship. Read Full PostYou Never Can Tell originally appeared on About.com Marriage on Thursday, August 26th, 2010 at 01:52:12.Permalink | Comment | Email this
  • Sex Question of the Week: Is Nudity Bad for Our Kids?
    I was born in the US but my parents are Swedish and we had a family bed for many years, and no discomfort with nudity. I feel like my comfort with sex came from the way I was raised, never to feel ashamed or embarrassed about my body. I'm now a mother myself (of a 6-year-old boy) and my partner was raised in a very different kind of house, where no one was ever naked in front of each other and doors were closed all the time. She's never been as comfortable as I am with nudity and feels like now that our son is getting older, it isn't appropriate for us to be naked in front of him anymore. I think this is ridiculous, but am wondering if there is an age when you're supposed to stop being naked in front of your kids? This is a great question, and I'm surprised how often it comes up when I'm talking with new parents about sexuality. Parental nudity can be a controversial subject to raise. There will always be people who incorrectly confuse nudity with sexuality and think that you are talking about sexual activity in a family. Obviously this is not what you're asking about, and it isn't what I'm addressing. Maybe one of the reasons it remains controversial is that there is a huge divide between the theory and the research on this subject. You don't have to go far to find "parenting experts" and theorists who believe that it is wrong to be naked in front of your kids, and that family nudity can lead to all sorts of problems. And, as you've described, people often feel strongly about this based on their own experiences. On the other hand, research doesn't support the idea that nudity leads to problems. While there hasn't been very much research on this topic, and most of it relies on adults remembering their childhood experiences, overall the research doesn't point to any grand negative impact of parental nudity in the home. So how does a parent decide what to do, and when to change a family practice like being naked in the home? There is no one way to deal with the situation, and I'd argue that what's most important is that you (and in this case your partner) think about your own values and beliefs, how you want to raise your children in terms of these values and beliefs linked to nudity, and then do it in a way that's consistent and understandable to your kids. Here are some things I'd be thinking about if I were trying to work through this question: Be genuine. Don't force yourself to be more open or closed than you actually feel. If you're raising children with a partner you'll need to negotiate this, but you don't have to feel or act in exactly the same way. Having different adult opinions isn't a problem per se. But if you betray your own feelings and force a behavior on yourself your children will subtly pick up on this, and the last thing you want to be teaching your kids is to mistrust their own judgment and boundaries. Be consistent. Don't feel pressured into acting a certain way because you think it's the "right" thing to do. Research indicates there aren't any right and wrong answers here. If you're comfortable with nudity that's great. If you're not, then establish where and when you want privacy. What's important is that you are consistent in the way you model behavior for your kids. Be able to explain your feelings and actions without judgment. Regardless of what you do, if your children ask you about it, you should be able to respond without being judgmental. For example, if they ask why you always keep your door closed, or why they're not allowed to come into the bathroom when you're getting ready, you should be able to explain why without making them feel badly about their body and without being negative about your body. Saying "because it's not right" is sending a vague and judgmental message about your body and by extension, about all bodies. Saying "I close the door because it's private time for me" is a very different way of explaining a boundary without resorting to judgment. If your child asks why you walk around your bedroom naked when he knows that doesn't happen in his friends' homes, you should be able to explain your beliefs without putting down how nudity is dealt with in other homes. Use difference as a positive, not a negative. If you're raising your children with a partner and your partner doesn't feel the way you do about nudity, don't force a single solution. It's okay for each of you to behave in a way that feels right as long as you can each explain your feelings. This approach offers your children the opportunity to see that nudity can be handled in many ways, and not one way is correct. Pay attention and check in with your pre-teen and teenage children. If your comfortable with nudity in the home, but aren't sure if there is an age when it should stop, it is likely that your children will let you know when they want something to change. But they might not be comfortable saying something direct, so pay attention to your children and how they are reacting to your nudity. If they start spending more time in their room with their door closed, encourage them to know that's okay, but also talk to them about what's going on. Don't force them to talk, but make sure they know you're available and open to discussion. You may also want to offer that you can keep your door closed if that would make them more comfortable (or you may not want to offer this option, depending on your beliefs). Take advantage of these opportunities to talk about bodies and sex. Even though nudity isn't the same thing as sex, in our culture the two are strongly equated. Talking about being naked opens up the opportunity to see if your children have any questions about sex. You never want to push your kids to talk to you about sex, but this may be one more chance to let them know that if they have questions, you're open to answering them. See all Sexuality Q & A's | Twitter | Newsletter Signup | Sexuality Forum |
  • Consider Collecting Your Baby's Cord Blood
    Lately, in TV commercials and even a recent issue of Time, people are talking about collecting the blood from their babies' umbilical cord, which is a source of stem cells that can be used to save lives. Yet, according to the Time article, 99 percent of the cord blood available gets thrown away after delivery. In the future, doctors are hoping to use cord-bord cells to treat heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and perhaps neurodegenerative diseases, according to Time. ...Read Full Post
  • Should Spouses Take Separate Vacations?
    Wordless Wednesday - A Getaway without Your Spouse My husband and I (in photo at Walt Disney World's EPCOT park) sometimes take separate vacations. Is that so bad? © Photo by Antonio Gerenini...Read Full Post
  • What is Left to Say?
    There isn't much left to say about the now defunct marriage of Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren. We heard the news of their divorce on the radio on the way home from a funeral of a sweet man, Forrest "Frosty" Siemroth. Read Full PostWhat is Left to Say? originally appeared on About.com Marriage on Monday, August 23rd, 2010 at 22:24:53.Permalink | Comment | Email this
  • Sex Definition: Uncircumcising
    I first came across the term "uncircumcising" when I saw the cover of the book The Joy of Uncircumcising!. It was 1999 and I was a researcher for a show called Sex TV. The pressure to come up with story ideas for 26 episodes a year (two or three stories per episode) necessitated an exponential expansion of my sex radar, and while I was familiar with the world of body modification constructed as "modern primitives" I had no idea men were a) so upset about losing their foreskins, and b) trying to get them back without the use of surgery. I was ignorant but hopefully respectful, and I got schooled quickly by anti-circumcision activists more than willing to share their stories and their outrage at what they experience as mutilation on par with female circumcision, but without any mass public outcry. Before I knew it we were in the apartment of a man who was in the process of uncircumcising. If you're unfamiliar with the term, basically uncircumcising refers to the attempt to alter a circumcised penis so that it appears, and/or feels, as if the foreskin which was surgically removed, has been restored. It's a practice that needs to be understood in context. If you're curious you can find a complete definition, and definitions to many greater and lesser known sex terms, in our glossary. Sex Definitions: Uncircumcision More: All Sex Definitions from About.com Read more about sexuality and circumcision. Readers Respond: Does Circumcision Affect Your Sex Life? | Twitter | Newsletter Signup | Sexuality Forum |
  • The Disappearing Date
    We've all had it happen: you go out on a date with someone, things go exceptionally well, and then you never hear from them again. What went wrong? Depending on how you view the world (and the date), it could go a few different ways: Maybe he/she got into a car accident on the way home? I should send them an email to make sure all is well. Wow, I really liked him/her. I can't wait to talk to them again! Hm, its been three days? I should check their Facebook status and see what's going on. I can't believe he/she didn't get in touch with me yet. I sent them lots of emails/called several times/stopped by their work. Why are they ignoring me? Maybe I'll send another email just to be sure they got the other ones. Ah, it happens. Maybe they were just grinning and bearing it and I was too focused on myself to notice. Hm. They weren't interested? Surprising, they seemed really into me at the time. Ah well, maybe there's something else going on that I don't know about. Thanks for sparing me the heartache and time, wondering what if? Now I know, and I can invest my time in other folks who are either really are into me, or who are more polite to let me know they aren't interested. Of course, there are other possible variations - as many as there are people. So, you tell me. What's a *good* reason for disappearing after a date? When is it okay? And in turn, when is it not? Has someone ever disappeared after a date with you? What happened, and why do you think it went down that way? Related: Bad Date Stories, Why Are They Online If They Don't Want To Date?, Why Won't He Date Me?, When He Says He Doesn't Want a Relationship,
  • Is Your Marriage Ruining Your Health?
    Most newlyweds have heard that marriage can improve your health. But did you know that an unhealthy marriage can make you physically and mentally ill? I didn't know this until this morning, when I came across "Signs of an Unhealthy Marriage" on WebMD. One woman describes how the resentment that built during her first marriage, a result of her and her husband's inability to communicate effectively and their different views on life, damaged her health....Read Full Post

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