November 3, 2015 Skin and Body
If any of your toenails have become brittle, chip easily, or are so thick that they’ve become difficult to clip or file, you are likely to have toenail fungus. If the nails have a yellow, black, or brown tinge, perhaps…
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Aubrey Organics Swimmer’s Normalizing Shampoo has proven the best at removing chlorine from my hair after swimming in a chlorinated pool. If I use any other shampoo after swimming, my hair reeks of chlorine even after repeat washings. With Aubrey…
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Having used Magick Botanicals fragrance free and oil free shampoo for going on five years, I will never go back to another shampoo if I can help it. The oil free formula is the only one I have ever tried…
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September 30, 2015 Skin and Body
Sante natural nail strengthener does an adequate job of strengthening weak fingernails. Unlike most other nail strengtheners, which are made with mostly chemical ingredients, all of its ingredients are natural. It is scented only with essential oils, no synthetic fragrance,…
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Asking if sex is worth the physical effort implies that sex is an undesirable chore. For anyone who feels this way, it is worthwhile to examine why. If married or in a committed sexual relationship, thinking of sex as a…
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Newfangled body wash comes in fancier packages than old fashioned bar soap, and at higher prices for comparable amounts. Both are about equally effective at getting the body clean. But body wash, as well as being more expensive, is much…
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If you are a woman who is subject to mustache hairs and other facial hair growth, chances are you have tried many methods of removal. And chances are that you have found few, if any, of them satisfactory. The Bellabe…
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What makes a sexual experience most pleasant for a woman is having her sexual and emotional needs met. What exactly those needs are varies from one woman to another, and may be different for the same woman at different times…
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Perhaps the most recognizable sign of a nail fungus infection is yellowing nails. This is due to a buildup of keratin debris. When fungus grows between the nail and the skin, it makes keratin slough off from the nail, causing…
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Having sex is one of the most intimate things people can do. When, where, and with whom to have it is a deeply personal decision. As with all such personal decisions, the right answer is not necessarily the same for…
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May 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Whether refusing to give up smoking is grounds for divorce is a matter of personal limitations. If you are a nonsmoker married to a smoker, how does your spouse’s smoking affect you? Does it make you sick? Make your home…
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Rights cannot be given. They are inherent. Everyone, no matter their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or anything else, has the basic right to autonomy and dignity. Legal and social rights merely recognize that inherent right. If a group of…
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Steeped in history and legend, the Koh-i-Noor is one of the world’s most famous diamonds. At various times, it has been said to be worth enough to feed the world for a day, or worth the world itself. An early…
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Having been in existence for approximately forty-five hundred to five thousand years, the earring is a little older than written language and about half as old as agriculture. Through its long history, the earring has evolved in shape, material, and…
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A promise ring is any ring given and worn as a symbol of commitment. Wedding and engagement rings are promise rings. So are the signet rings worn by Catholic bishops and by the Pope, and the purity rings worn by…
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February 2, 2015 Skin and Body
The full name of Dr. Bronner’s shaving gel is, according to the label on the tube, Dr. Bronner’s Magic All-One Shaving Soap Gel. Boasting all natural, organic and fair trade ingredients, this gel qualifies for a fair trade certificate, a…
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January 15, 2015 Skin and Body
Burt’s Bees peppermint foot lotion is said by its manufacturer to invigorate the feet, soothe, deodorize, and moisturize. The company website pairs it with the slogan, “Makes your toes tingle.” Having used this product religiously for the last couple of…
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The sexual experience is a physical experience like no other. Bodies meet, explore, and delight themselves and one another in a way that only the sexual experience entails. Physical sensation and emotion become inextricably intertwined. It stands to reason, then,…
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May 16, 2014 Friends and Peers
This morning, I learned that one of my online friends is in labor with her first baby. I don’t think I’ve ever been so thrilled to hear about a baby coming. Since my friend made many posts in the forum…
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