Inexpensive Valentines Day Gifts

Between birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries and Valentines, gifts for your loved one can get pretty pricey and frustrating. At some point he/she has everything they could possibly want or need. But here are a few inexpensive and sentimental gifts to give your valentine to show that you really care about them, even during these financial hardships, and that will be unique to them!
Personalized Dinnerware—buy any two white plates (of any size or shape that you’d like) and a sharpie marker. On the plate write your valentine a nice love letter, your favorite poem, dates of all the memorable times together, or whatever you’d like! Bake the plates in the oven for 30 minutes at 350°F—this ensures the marker’s permanence and won’t scrap off after using and washing multiple times. Now you have his and her plates that you both can use for the special dinners! You can use mugs or cups instead of plates but the idea is to have personalized dinnerware that you both can use together or apart. (Pier 1 plates $4-$7; Staples Sharpie Fine-Point $3)
Homemade Chocolate Strawberries—you can either spend $20-$40 on buying a few chocolate covered strawberries for your beau or you can make sexy ones yourself. Grab a pack (or two) of strawberries from your local produce store and some chocolate to melt down. Go home and have some fun! Melt down the chocolate and dip the strawberries in, you can color the chocolate using food dye (so buy white chocolate) to write cute messages, draw pretty hearts, or design it any way you’d like. Not only does this make it more thoughtful but it’s still just a yummy as the expensive store made kind. (Stop & Shop strawberries 2pack for $5; chocolate $2-$6)

Personalized T-shirt—so your valentine might only wear this in the confines of his/her home but it’s the thought that counts, right? Make your love a shirt! This could have a sweet message, a cute picture of the two of you, or a combination of both. You can either have this shirt made or make it yourself but either way it’s personalized and adorable! (Varies, anywhere from $7-$18)
Personalized Boxers—this goes along the same line of the t-shirt but the boxers are subtler since they are hidden under his pants until he goes to bed. It’s cute to have something he can wear to bed when you’re over! With boxers your best bet would be to keep it simple, no photos or long poems/letters. A heart or a few words on one of the sides is simple enough to be romantic. (Varies, $8-$13)

Personalized iPhone/iPad Cases—you can find them anywhere and everywhere but to get a unique and special case for your Mac product is especially rare. A photo of your favorite trip together, a love letter, or simply something unique to the two of you is a great personalized gift that they’ll be able to take with them everywhere they go.

Why Do Men Cheat

People make up and break up every single day all around the world. You have either been cheated on by at least one dumb boyfriend/girlfriend or—in the very least—you know at two people who have been cheated on. Nowadays men and women cheat almost as often in numbers but the reasons behind the cheating can be very different. So I did some research to delve into the minds of male lovers all across the spectrum and have concluded that there are five particular reasons why men cheat.
1) They’ve gotten away with it before: men who do not get caught cheating the first time are often repeat offenders.  This could very well be the first time a man cheats but, chances are that if he’s done it before without consequences (a crazy messy breakup and possibly broken household items) then his continued interest in infidelity are peeked and he’ll continue to test limits.
2) Men can’t say no: personally, the notion that men are unable to say “no” is complete bull but according to a survey conducted by a leading men’s magazine, men lack the willpower to say “no” when an opportunity to have a sexual affair arises. Call it being in the “heat of the moment” or whatnot but the idea of a random or quick sexcapade with an ex or random Jane is tempting to men.
3) The love is gone: it’s not uncommon for a couple to just simply drift apart over t

ime. Men who cheat may also crave the intimacy they are no longer getting in their current relationship. Instead of communicating about the lack of intimacy, men will seek out other places to find it—all to avoid a possible fight with their loved one. More so than intimacy, some men genuinely fall out of love with their spouse and instead of breaking up, for fear of being left alone, they find their own happiness in someone else—only prolonging the inevitable breakup.
4) They want control: whether you’re married or simply in a relationship with your significant other, some men feel they lose the “male dominance” of being with a woman. In order to appease a potential argument, men sometimes “give up” to “keep the peace.” According to psychiatrist Gail Saltz, MD, men cheat because they want to have some sense of control and power in the relationships and this infidelity allows them to have it. This also makes it “exciting” and challenging leading into the very next reason why men cheat.

5) They like variety: after being with the same person for some time, men tend to get bored. While they may genuinely love and care for you, you become seen as the routine. This is the line where men and women differ. Generally speaking, for men it’s more about quantity than quality and for women it’s the exact opposite. Men get excited with variety and while women love variety as well, we simply enjoy a variety of things with the same person. Not to say women do not cheat—we cheat almost as often as men do. But when a woman cheats it’s most commonly known to be due to lack of intimacy and communication in the relationship. For men, well it’s almost as if they use every excuse as an excuse to cheat.

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Top 8 Sexy Ways to De-stress During the Holidays

The Holidays can be a very stressful time.  Shopping, cooking, travelling, relatives, decorating, hosting, playing Santa, shall I go on?—all while trying to maintain a festive spirit.  It is a lot to ask for.  So this season, why not take a little sexy time for yourself to de-stress? Here are the top eight SEXY ways to de-stress during the Holidays.Sexy Bath Time
Take an hour during your week to have a sexy bath.  Light candles, burn incense, play soothing classical music (or whatever you like—whatever gets you in the mood!).  Fill the bath with luxurious sea salts and lie down and relax.  Let your mind float away as you savor the moment and feel the stress leaving your body.  If you are into essence oils, you can also rub Ylang Ylang or Lavender on to your temples to help you further relax and de-stress. Afterwards, take a quick cool shower with a sea salt body scrub to awaken calm, cool and re-energized.
Eat Chocolate
Feeling a little stressed out or blue this holiday season? Eat chocolate.  This sinful little indulgence provides guaranteed pleasure (some women even think it is better than sex!), and releases feel good endorphins (Serotonin) which make you feel happy, increases your body’s ability to respond sexually.  It also contains PEA (phenethylamine) which stimulates the nervous system and releases endorphins as well as dopamine which increases sexual desire.  For guilt-free pleasure get dark chocolate which has more of the good stuff (all of the above) and less of the bad stuff (fat and sugar).

Kiss Under the Mistletoe
Take advantage of the Mistletoe this holiday and grab your lover (or whoever is close by!) for a sexy hot kiss.  Kissing increases levels of oxytocin and dopamine in the body which reduces stress and makes the stress hormone cortisol melt away.
Read a Romance
Even if you are not into romance novels, there is a lot to be said about escaping into a fictional fantasy.  Romance novels can take you away to another place, and allow you to live another fantasy life, so you can forget your worries for a while.  It also allows you to get out of your critical, analytical mindset; there’s no need to think about what you are reading, it’s frivolous so just enjoy.  Not to mention living vicariously as you indulge in hot sex scenarios which can act like foreplay for the mind to get you in the mood. Fifty Shades of Grey anyone?

Dance, Dance, Dance!
Dancing has numerous health benefits as well as making you feel great.  It delays the aging process helping you stay young, blasts away calories making you slimmer, builds muscles, and is great for the lungs and the heart. Dancing also elevates your mood by raising endorphin levels which allows you to reduce stress and depression.  Not only that, but if you learn Belly dance, the art of strip tease, or pole dancing, it is also very sexy and helps boost confidence and self-esteem.
Masturbate
Masturbation is great for the mind, not just the body.  It relieves stress, is a natural sleep sedative and releases feel good mood boosting endorphins to help fight off depression. Sexologists say that self-love is empowering while promoting vitality and self-esteem, so it also makes you a better lover because you can communicate to your partner what you like.  Not only that, but masturbation is great for the body and has so many health benefits.  Seriously!  It improves the immune system’s function, reducing the signs of aging and menopause, and may help reduce the risk of osteoporosis in older women by increasing bone mass.  It can also relieve menstrual cramps, migraine headaches and chronic back pain.  And, finally, as an added bonus, masturbation (along with kegel exercises) helps build a stronger pelvic floor which leads to better pleasure, control and orgasms in both men and women.  Yah for masturbation!  And, you just thought it just felt good!
Sensual Massage
Erotic massage is a great way to relax, reduce stress and reconnect with your lover.  It awakens the senses and activates whole-body healing, including increasing circulation while giving your skin a healthy glow, as well as releasing toxins.  Plus it is a great way to create intimacy with your lover, and is a very sexy form of foreplay.  It is give=give situation, as you can both trade off giving and receiving massage together.  So, pick up a sensual massage oil (or make your own with olive oil and essence oils) and do some sensual healing.

De-Stress with Sex
You knew it was coming, didn’t you!  Yes, SEX!  It is one of the most pleasurable ways to relieve stress and like masturbation, has many health benefits too. Research shows that sex can help ease tension and anxiety, while enhancing your mood.  It lowers levels of the stress hormone cortisol, as well as reducing blood pressure and also releases those great “feel good” endorphins that we all love.  Not only that, but the better you feel (and less stressed you are) the more often you want sex, so it’s a dynamic cycle that only gets better and better.  And, while it is great for your mood and mind, sex is awesome for your body as it burns calories like any other physical activity and is a great workout.  Finally, sex helps you sleep better and leads to a deeper more revitalizing sleep, which may be just what you need this time of year.

Never Be Too Busy To Get Busy

A great way to reduce stress, feel healthy and great, and maintain a good relationship with our partners and ourselves is simply through sex. Between work, children, activities, and the everyday trials of life there comes a time when we just need to partake in activities that just make us feel better about ourselves. Our partners are our “better halves” and when we are stressed, they are stressed, and vice-versa. Which is why every couple should know about the fives kinds of sex they should be having.

1.)  The Quickie—no matter where, how, why, or when, it’s called a ‘quickie’ for a reason. It should be fun, exciting, creative and quick! Best part about the quickie is that it’s calls for not even needing to take all your clothes off! The quickie is a sexy sneak attack kind of sex that you both will be looking forward to!
2.)  The Honeymoon—this is much like the time when you first fell in love with your beau and you could barely keep your hands off of him. The honeymoon sex is still spontaneous like a quickie, but takes more seduction and doesn’t have to be a “wham bam thank you ma’am” kind of deal. The point of this form of sex is to still prove to you and your honey that the fire is still there. It should rekindle feelings of magic and excitement and remind you of what is desirable in your lover.

3.)  The Olympics—sex should be like the Olympic motto: “Let the games begin!” Sometimes the missionary position can get pretty boring, no matter whom you are with. Even if you are more creative and have a few more positions you stick to, even routine can become mundane. Visiting the sex shop, buying sex games, (or my favorite) sex coupons will illicit excitement and thrill to the routine bed dance you’re stuck in.
4.)  The Dominator Dominated—if women wait around for men to always make the first move you can bet there will be a shortage of babies each year. Most guys love when the pressure is off of them and when they can sit back and be told what to do. What guys secretly love too is to be tied up or blindfolded; it leaves them vulnerable and excited. It’s the thrill of the unknown!
5.)  Make-up Sex—ladies, we’ve heard it before and most of us can agree: “make-up sex is the best kind of sex.” After a heated fight with your beau, I’m sure the last thing you’d want to do is cuddle up next to him and shower him with kisses. However, the endorphins running through your body are at it’s high and are perfect for lovemaking and getting that perfect “O.” But if you’re not able to cool down for a good rundown, sex after you both are in better states of mind is also great; nothing says “I’m sorry” like make-up sex full of passion. This is my favorite kind of sex because you can have all of the above forms of sex during the make-up session!

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4 Foods to Stay Young

I love to eat, who doesn’t? Even though I’m still only 22, I constantly think about what I can do to prevent aging because when I’m my mother’s age I want to look just as good as she does—she and I look like we are sisters instead of mother and daughter! However, I don’t want to put things on my face or take more vitamins than I need to—eventually that will all take its toll in one way or another no matter the contrary and I just can’t keep up with the regimen.
So the one thing I can count on doing constantly is eating—and boy do I love to eat! So why not add to my diet the things that not only taste great but are also going to do the same things that chemical peals and expensive creams do? Here are 4 food items that will help you stay young, feel great, and make your taste buds giddy with joy!
Raspberries. These red rubies are packed with the red and purple antioxidant proanthocyanidins, which are the most abundant antioxidant in the entire planet kingdom. They support circulation and aid memory and heart function, as well as contributing to the health, vitality, and maintenance of your veins, skin, and hair. Raspberries have high levels of ellagic acid, an antioxidant which supports liver detoxification, along with good amounts of fiber.
A large percentage of a raspberry’s weight is fiber, which helps to remove toxins from the body. Fiber is as important as antioxidant content in the pursuit of staying young.  Raspberries can be taken straight from the freezer and processed in the blender to make smoothies. Like most berries in general, they have been less adulterated by modern breeding methods than other fruits so they naturally have lower sugar content.
Cucumber. Along with drinking fluids directly, we should receive water from the plant foods we eat to get the maximum nutrients. The high water content of cucumber makes it a hydrating foods that prevents dryness and wrinkling of the skin, as well as helping to remove the toxins that can age us. Cucumber is rich in potassium, magnesium, and fiber so it works to naturally reduce high blood pressure by balancing the fluid in the body. The vitamin C and caffeic acid in cucumbers help rid the body of excess fluid as they both help prevent water retention.
Cucumber is a source of two important trace minerals called silica and molybdenum. Silica is needed for a healthy complexion and molybdenum is needed to keep bones and teeth strong and healthy. The juice from cucumber is known to alleviate the symptoms of rheumatic conditions and keep joints healthy and young. Cucumber juice can also be directly applied to cuts, burns, and skin conditions to bring immediate cooling relief. Cucumber slices placed on the eyes will reduce puffiness and signs of tiredness.
Onion. There are a number of varieties of onion, from the larger more strongly sulfuric white types that are great for cooking to the red or smaller sweeter types. Onions have long been valued for their anti-inflammatory and healing properties, and are closely associated with anti-aging and longevity. This vegetable, in all its forms, contains sulfur compounds called allyl sulfides, which have been shown to help lower blood pressure and discourage growth of tumors.

Like apples and green tea, onions are also high in a plant chemical called quercetin, which is an excellent antioxidant. It is also an antihistamine and has anti-inflammatory properties. It blocks an enzyme in the body that can cause the accumulation of sorbitol, a sugar that at high levels is associated with damage to the eyes, kidneys, and nerves.
Spinach. As a dark green leaf, spinach contains high levels of cholorophyll, which is both alkalizing and cleansing when eaten. The rich color of the spinach leaf is also made up of different colored carotenoids, antioxidant chemicals that protect the plant from UV damage. The darker the leaf, the more of these nutrients it contains, and the more protection it can give you from the sun damage to your skin and the free radical damage inside the body that can lead to aging inflammatory conditions.
Spinach is a great source of folate, which is needed for cell growth, energy, and renewal. It is also a phenomenal source of iron, which helps to distribute oxygen around the body to replenish cells and keep them new.