Paraffin wax treatments are an increasingly popular way of moisturizing and softening skin on the hands and feet. Paraffin wax treatments are often undertaken as part of a manicure or pedicure and many beauty salons now offer this treatment. This…
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Be Happy For Men is, unusually, only available as an Eau De Cologne. Aside from aftershave, Cologne is the weakest scent available, with something like a 5% concentration of the dominant compounds. Eau de Toilettes are normally around double that…
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Our teenaged years are often a very bittersweet mixture of experiences. Whilst the process of growing up and discovering the world can be tremendously exciting, this is offset against the fact that our bodies are awash with hormones. As teenagers,…
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Ed Hardy is a renowned tattoo artist from the 60s and 70s, famed for his biker/rock star designs that heavily feature tigers and skulls. About five years or so, the designer Christian Audigier signed an exclusive license to produce an…
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Founded in 1978 by the Italian designer Renzo Rosso, Diesel has spent the last thirty years establishing itself as one of the most successful high street designer fashion brands and is a staple of many a young man’s wardrobe. Accessible,…
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November 5, 2014 Skin and Body
When it comes to looking after your skin, the biggest mistake people make is to leave it all too late. You can’t wait for the lines and wrinkles to start appearing and then try and do something about it. Whatever…
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When somebody tells you something that’s really important to him or her it’s crucial that you react in an appropriate way. Whilst we’re all only human (and have a tendency to react rather instinctively) that initial reaction can define the…
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It may be exciting exchanging messages and getting to know new people online but sooner or later the issue of meeting that person ‘for real’ is going to rear its head. According to how long the online contact has been…
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The big disadvantage of online dating is that the Internet is full of people who are dishonest. It’s not that people are always maliciously dishonest. Sometimes they don’t have the self-awareness to compile a truly honest profile, and sometimes they…
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Social networks, such as Facebook, continue to receive a lot of bad press, and now attention is focusing on the potentially harmful effects of social media when it comes to body image issues. Images of near-perfect celebrities and models have…
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Social networks come up for a lot of criticisms and now, according to a study conducted by the Center for Eating Disorders in Maryland, they could be making you feel more self-conscious. The study surveyed 600 Facebook users, aged from…
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Most fashion designers these days seem to have their own frgrance. It’s the perfect complement to over-priced shoes, bags and trouser suits, don’t you know? Marc Jacobs is no exception. For those of you who aren’t in the know, Marc…
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Although the world is changing, it’s still not always an easy place to live if your sexuality differs from the perception of ‘normal’. It’s often harder to tell members of your family that you think you may be gay than…
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Despite society in many countries moving towards more tolerant views on sexuality, bisexuality still often attracts a certain amount of stigma in its own right. Bisexuality is, as the name suggests, a situation where an individual is attracted to members…
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Internet dating has become one of the most popular ways to look for new friends and partners. The ease of maintaining an online profile and getting in touch with people opens up so many opportunities that it’s not hard to…
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Residents of London’s East End have been perturbed by the arrival of homophobic stickers placed around the neighbourhood. The simple stickers show the gay rainbow flag crossed out with the words ‘Gay Free Zone’ emblazoned across them and an extremist…
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As society becomes more tolerant and accepting of different lifestyles, it is no surprise that people are becoming more confident about their sexuality at a younger age. A report by a UK charity showed that people are now coming out…
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While the politics and issues of gay marriage remain highly contentious around the world, many countries now legally recognize civil partnerships or unions between gay men or lesbians. The laws and rights associated with each vary from country to country…
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One of the biggest problems faced by gay men and lesbians is trying to encourage society to accept them as a ‘proper’ couple. Questions like this one don’t really help. Defining cheating in a gay relationship is, at face value,…
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Whilst many of us now live in more liberated times, it can be easy to forget that as little as twenty years ago, things were very different. Homosexuality may have existed for as long as the human race, but it’s…
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Whilst many of us now live in more liberated times, it can be easy to forget that as little as twenty years ago, things were very different. Homosexuality may have existed for as long as the human race, but it’s…
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January 7, 2014 Crisis Support
Any kind of assault is traumatic but a sexual assault is particularly distressing. There is no distinction between the rape of women or men when it comes to severity or the law. Both are very serious crimes, carrying the same…
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Gay and lesbian civil partnership was made legal in the UK on December 5, 2005, under The Civil Partnership Act 2004. Under the act, couples of the same sex are entitled to legal recognition and should receive similar treatment and…
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Whilst scientists claim that there is an ‘ideal’ physical shape for both men and women, the fact remains that as individuals, we are sexually attracted to very different things. Even when considered on a purely physical level, tastes vary wildly,…
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November 13, 2013 Communication
Social networking sites have now become so deeply embedded into everyday life that it can be hard to imagine a time when the likes of Facebook and Twitter didn’t exist. Social networks are immensely popular. It is estimated that Facebook…
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It seems that gay men are coming under increasing pressure to expose their sexuality to the world. For celebrities, there seem to be constant rumours and demands that they finally own up to being gay but these pressures now also…
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For many gay men, the world is now a very different place to what it was even as recently as ten years ago. Public attitudes towards sexuality have relaxed quite significantly and gay men now benefit from much more legal…
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Mainstream gay culture is dominated by the male body image. It’s hardly surprising. The one thing that unites all gay men is that they’re attracted to other men so it’s no surprise that the male form dominates most parts of…
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The decision to ‘come out’ to anybody is a difficult one for any gay or lesbian person. Sexuality is a deeply personal aspect of anybody’s life but it also has a significant influence over so many aspects of family life…
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November 1, 2013 Friends and Peers
Communication in the workplace is vital. Anyone that has ever been left in the dark about something (and that’s probably everyone) will almost certainly agree with that statement. It’s not just about communication though. It’s more about honest, sincere communication…
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