Article : Want to Be Unforgettable in Bed?

Ditch your guy and go solo

Take your bedroom moves from blah to oh, baby ‑- and turn yourself into a sex goddess overnight, guaranteed. Only after you've practiced on yourself ‑- on your own ‑- will you truly be able to rock your guy's world.

What does it for you?

I'm guessing that those of you lucky enough to own a vibrator are now taking it out of the bedside table. But, while I am a huge fan of sex toys, unless your man comes equipped with a vibrating tongue and spare batteries, it's pretty pointless to use one for what we're trying to accomplish today. I want to help you learn each and every one of your own personal hot spots ‑- and figure out what you'll need to tell your partner to do while he's there. And that means no shortcuts.

• First, lie in a comfortable position on the bed or prop yourself up against some pillows with your legs relaxed and apart. Ignore what you've seen in his porn films: Most women don't remove all their clothes and luridly lick their lips while rubbing oil all over their breasts. Usually it's just off with the knickers, leaving everything else on.
• Squeeze out a big dollop of lubricant, and apply it to the inner lips of the vagina and clitoris.
• Start by massaging the entire area, adding more lubricant if you start to feel dry.
• Begin concentrating your movements on the clitoris. Most women avoid direct contact because it becomes so sensitive to the touch ‑- so work around it. You may discover that one side is more responsive than the other.
• Most women use the middle right-hand finger to rub, stroke or flick the clitoris as though they're strumming a guitar. Keep the rhythm steady but gentle to start. Try rubbing your fingers back and forth, skimming over the clitoris, or try moving one fingertip in a circular motion.
• Look down to see exactly where your hands are and what they're doing. If you need to, use one hand to hold a mirror. Often the technique you're using and the area where you're using it will feel very different than how it looks. And since the idea here is to teach your lover exactly how to replicate your favorite moves, you need to observe exactly what's happening. Are you moving back and forth or in circles? If you've used various touches, when did you switch from one to the other? I'd strongly advise keeping a notebook handy to write down all this information during masturbation or immediately after your orgasm. The more specific your instructions, the more likely he'll get it just right.
• Keep going until the sensation builds and seems to center at the clitoris. Some women press harder at this point; others simply keep on doing what has felt great all along.
• Again, look down and take note of exactly what your fingers are doing. How is the rest of your body feeling? You might notice that your nipples are erect, your vagina is a darker color and more lubricated, your breath is quicker than normal, and you're tensing the muscles in your thighs and bottom.
• Just before climax, you may feel hot and flushed, particularly on your face and chest (it's nicknamed "the sex flush"). An orgasm occurs when the blood that's moved to the genitals becomes too intense for that area to handle and heads back to the rest of the body. You'll experience a powerful rush of pleasure and muscular contractions in your vagina. Concentrate. Try to estimate just how long the orgasm lasts. Male orgasms last about five seconds, and female orgasms last about 15 seconds, but it varies between individuals, and it would be incredibly useful for you to tell your guy the duration of yours. That way he won't unknowingly stop stimulating you smack bang in the middle of your orgasm.

Article : Know Thyself: The Female Form 101

by Tracey Cox (see more from this contributor)

You probably think you know your body well, but you might be surprised. Women are often in the dark about their genitals because their bits are in the dark. So shed some light on your private parts and watch your sex life soar.

Despite the dramatically different external appearance of the genitals, men's and women's bodies are mirror images of each other. Both males and females start out as identical tissue when the sperm enters the egg. The same tissue that forms ovaries in women forms testicles in men — ditto vaginal lips and scrotal sacs and the clitoris and penis. And while there are obvious major differences in the way we experience sex — like five billion orgasms for him for every one of ours… not that I'm bitter or anything! — the journey there is remarkably similar.

But there is one major difference: Men can see their bits, and women can't. All men have to do is look down, play around a little and all is revealed. Women's bits, on the other hand, aren't in view — and that's why we know less about our bodies and our genitals, in particular. We're curious, though. Most every woman, at one time or another, has looked at her vagina in a hand mirror. But even if we have gazed in wonderment (and possibly horror) — let's face it, the genitalia of either sex are hardly going to win beauty competitions, are they? — you'd be well advised to gaze again. The more you know about how everything works, the more enjoyment you'll get from sex. So let's take a tour of your body. Draw the drapes, grab a little mirror to identify each part I'm talking about and switch off your cell phone. The next 5 to 10 minutes of exploration could make a massive difference in your sex life.

Article : Sexual Problems in Men

What is high blood pressure?

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A sexual problem, or sexual dysfunction, refers to a problem during any phase of the sexual response cycle that prevents the individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction from the sexual activity. The sexual response cycle has four phases: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.

While research suggests that sexual dysfunction is common (43% of women and 31% of men report some degree of difficulty), it is a topic that many people are hesitant to discuss. Fortunately, most cases of sexual dysfunction are treatable, so it is important to share your concerns with your partner and doctor.

What causes sexual problems?

Sexual dysfunction can be a result of a physical or psychological problem.

• Physical causes -- Many physical and/or medical conditions can cause problems with sexual function. These conditions include diabetes, heart and vascular (blood vessel) disease, neurological disorders, hormonal imbalances, chronic diseases such as kidney or liver failure, and alcoholism and drug abuse. In addition, the side effects of certain medications, including some antidepressant drugs, can affect sexual desire and function.
• Psychological causes -- These include work-related stress and anxiety, concern about sexual performance, marital or relationship problems, depression, feelings of guilt, and the effects of a past sexual trauma.

Article : What is high blood pressure?

High blood pressure (hbp) or hypertension means high pressure (tension) in the arteries. Arteries are vessels that carry blood from the pumping heart to all the tissues and organs of the body. High blood pressure does not mean excessive emotional tension, although emotional tension and stress can temporarily increase blood pressure. Normal blood pressure is below 120/80; blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89 is called "pre–hypertension", and a blood pressure of 140/90 or above is considered high.

The top number, the systolic blood pressure, corresponds to the pressure in the arteries as the heart contracts and pumps blood forward into the arteries. The bottom number, the diastolic pressure, represents the pressure in the arteries as the heart relaxes after the contraction. The diastolic pressure reflects the lowest pressure to which the arteries are exposed.

An elevation of the systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure increases the risk of developing heart (cardiac) disease, kidney (renal) disease, hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis), eye damage, and stroke (brain damage). These complications of hypertension are often referred to as end–organ damage because damage to these organs is the end result of chronic (long duration) high blood pressure. For that reason, the diagnosis of high blood pressure is important so efforts can be made to normalize blood pressure and prevent complications.

It was previously thought that rises in diastolic blood pressure were a more important risk factor than systolic elevations, but it is now known that in people 50 years or older systolic hypertension represents a greater risk.

Affecting approximately one in four adults in the United States, hypertension is clearly a major public health problem