posted by Vixen's on Feb 28

Misuse of Condoms are a Global problem.

Not only in the US but globaly couples are not using condoms right. Sex and condoms goes hand and hand right?

Reported last week, A new study published in the journal of Sexual Health provides a global picture of condom use, based on 50 articles representing 14 countries. Led by the Kinsey Institute Condom Use Research Team, researchers from around the world compared notes on condom habits and issues, including the use of female condoms in South Africa and counterfeit condoms in China.

The most common errors included not using condoms throughout sex, not leaving space or squeezing air from the tip of the condom, putting condoms on upside down, not using water-based lubricants, and incorrect withdrawal. Other problems included breakage, slippage, leakage, and difficulties with fit and feel.

The misuse of condom use is on the rise.  Then number of confirmed STD’s are also on the rise,  coinsidence I think not.

Condom 101: How to use a condom Consistently and Correctly.

Here are some guidelines from the CDC on How to use a condom Consistently and Correctly.

• Use a new condom with every act of vaginal, anal and oral sex throughout the entire sex act from Start to Finish.
• Before any genital contact, put a condom on the tip of an erect penis with the rolled side out
• If the condom does not have a reservoir tip, then pinch the tip enough to leave a half inch space for semen to collect.   Holding the tip, unroll the condom all the way to the base of an erect penis.
  

  Keep a Reservoir for the semen collection

• After ejaculation and before the penis gets soft, grip the rim of the condom, and carefully withdraw.  The gently pull the condom off the penis, making sure that the semen does not spill out.
• Wrap the condom in a tissue and throw it in the trash where others will not handle it.
• If you feel the condom break at any point during sexual activity, stop immediately, withdraw and remove the broken condom and put on a new condom.
• Ensure that adequate lubrication is used during vaginal and anal sex, which might require a water based lubricant.  Oil-based lubricants (ie, petroleum jelly, shortening, mineral oil,  massage oil, body lotions and cooking oil) should not be used because they can weaken latex, causing breakage.  This is the same for non-latex condoms.

When you think of it at somepoint in your lifetime you have had one or the other go wrong.

Also, think about using a non-latex condom if you have had the proper STD screening and are with the same partner in a monogamous  relationship.  The possibility of someone developing a latex allergy or having on is on the rise as well. There are many different types of lube to choose from water and silicone are the most popular.

Next week: Choosing a personal lubricant.

posted by Vixen's on Feb 11

Liza Oz does an interview for her new  book “US”.  She talks about the three Major relationships we have Love, Familial and Friendship. I hope you find it as interesteing as I did.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/25/dr-oz-lisa-oz_n_1031236.html

posted by Vixen's on Feb 10

Perfect Boyfriend Gift – No Hassel Tips For Getting It Right

Have the perfect boyfriend? Looking for the perfect boyfriend gift? Well, you don’t have to look any further than right at your boyfriend.

You see, gift giving doesn’t have to be a hassle. It doesn’t only have to be a night of sex and lingerie either. When you want to surprise your guy with something special, something out of the ordinary, the best place to look is at what your boyfriend likes to do.

If you give it some thought I’m sure you can think of some great, and unique gifts for your guy. Just figure out what he likes and then try to find something related to that.

If he loves sci-fi why not get him some free movie passes to the next big sci-fi blockbuster. If you’ve got a little bigger budget you may be able to find him a movie poster or something else related to his favorite movie.

It might take a little effort on your part but that’s what can really make a gift special, knowing that someone went a little out of their way just to make them happy.

Does your guy love sports? If so getting him front row tickets to his favorite teams next home game can be a great gift. If you can’t afford expensive sporting tickets, you might get him a jersey from his favorite team, or a poster (preferably signed) of his favorite player.

If your guy is into wines you can always surprise him with a great bottle of wine, or take it up a notch and sign him up to a wine of the month club (there is probably a beer of the month club too, in case your guy is more of a beer drinker).

If your guy likes to play poker or to gamble once in a while a trip to a casino can make a great gift for both of you. Most states have some sort of casino in them so you wouldn’t even have to go all the way to Vegas or Atlantic City.

And of course some of you have guys that are a little more ‘high brow’ and enjoy things like concerts and plays. If so, you’ve already got many gifts ‘built right in’.  Getting season tickets to your local theater or concert tickets for his favorite orchestra are both great gifts.

It doesn’t matter what your guy loves to do, just figure out the things that he enjoys and find him something that is related to that activity. A lot of men would love a hot night with you and some sexy lingerie, but they may also enjoy doing other things with you.

Your guy would probably love nothing more than to spend time with you doing what he loves to do. So, the next time you get him a gift of hockey tickets, plan on going with him. That can be the best gift of all.

Since I don’t know him, it’s hard for me to tell you what the perfect boyfriend gift would be. But hopefully, I’ve given you some ideas of things that may be just perfect for your guy. As long as you keep in mind that the gift is for him, and base the gift on what he likes to do, you can’t go wrong.

posted by Vixen's on Feb 9

How To Be Romantic With Your Girlfriend

Do you need a refresher course on how to be romantic with your girlfriend? Well, then, listen up. I know that in the beginning of the relationship everything seemed to come so easily. Everything was candlelight and roses and you could do no wrong in her eyes.

How did it all change so quickly? You do not have a clue do you? Well, somewhere along the line the romance stopped and life got in the way. The candlelight turned into a 100 watt bulb in the ceiling and the roses shriveled up and died.

Refresher

Now, if you should happen to remember to send her flowers, she is going to think you have some ulterior motive or you have done something you need to apologize for. I know you do not believe that but trust me, I am right. This bouquet of flowers will not help you one teensy tiny little bit. She will be too suspicious to take them for what they were intended, a romantic gesture.

If you do not want her to be suspicious, take this how to be romantic with your girlfriend advice to heart. If you want to send her flowers do not send them to her work place, especially if she works with a lot of other women. The others will plant the seed of doubt and she will probably be angry with you by the time she gets home.

The New Romance

So, have them waiting on the table for her along with the nice little dinner you prepared, or if you can’t cook, at least bought with her in mind. Turn off that 100 watt bulb in the ceiling, light those candles again; have romantic music playing softly in the background and a nice bottle of wine opened and breathing.

Treat her like a queen when she gets home. Kiss her ever so softly on the lips to greet her then, take her coat and briefcase and put them away for her. Sit her in a chair and remove her shoes, giving each one of her feet a little rubdown with the promise of more later. Tell her to go get freshened up and have the new lingerie you bought her hanging in the bathroom for her to put on.

When she is ready, pull her chair out for her at the table and serve her dinner. Make conversation by asking how her day was and listen as she tells you all about it. Even if you do not understand what she is talking about. Always listen. Make eye contact and touch her hand or arm during dinner. Tell her how beautiful you think she is and always will be in your eyes.

After dinner lead her to the sofa, bringing along the rest of the bottle of wine and glasses to the living room and fulfill the promise of a complete foot rub, including toes, ankles, and calves. She will undoubtedly be putty in your hands at this point and only now can you relax a little and be confident that you know how to be romantic with your girlfriend.