How Does Blood Clot?
Overview Blood clotting, also called blood coagulation, occurs in reaction to a wound to halt the flow of blood. This happens so that blood loss will stop and also so that the wound will be closed and no bacteria or…
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Overview Blood clotting, also called blood coagulation, occurs in reaction to a wound to halt the flow of blood. This happens so that blood loss will stop and also so that the wound will be closed and no bacteria or…
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You have probably noticed that us women seem to have certain parts of our body where most of what we eat goes straight to. Some people say it’s their thighs, their middles or their butts. If only they would go…
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July 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
Throughout my many experiences, I’ve always been able to consider myself a good friend. No matter how many people I came across that didn’t meet the standards, I always let everyone know that I expect exactly what I’m giving. Regardless…
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I am in a long distance relationship, I live in South England and my boyfriend lives in North England, roughly 553 miles away from each other. And I’m not going to lie, it is hard and difficult at times, but…
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July 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
We live in Spain, and most of our friends and family are in England, so when they visit, they come as house guests. And it’s not for a day or two, either. We love having visitors, but it’s always nice…
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This seems to be a rather touchy subject because there are some exceptions to the rule, however personally I do not believe that a relationship can survive a long distance separation. I will give you a few reasons as to…
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I am all for having the right to do what you want, but when that comes with a price like possible death – I am against that. I think that every adult and every teen should have to speak with…
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Let’s answer the question with another question. Do you regularly have sex or fantasize about having sex with someone of the same gender as yourself? If the answer is yes, then you’re gay. If the answer is no then you’re…
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July 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
Weight is on everybody’s mind. Actually, it’s on their bodies, but you get the picture. As most people know, it’s unhealthy to carry too much weight around, as it puts you at greater risk of potentially fatal conditions such as…
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Your skin is a barometer of your emotional state. If you are stressed your skin is going to show it. When we are stressed our cortisol levels go up and that can aggravate acne. Here are some tips for dealing…
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So you’ve decided to take the plunge and try and hook up with a married woman. Where do you start? What do you do and how do you do it? Let’s take a look at two of the biggest things…
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July 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
Unfortunately, marriages do not always go as well as we plan. People get married and then they realize that their marriage is not what they expected it to be. In some cases, it is not only not the fairy tale…
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All women have things they want to highlight or disguise as far as their bodies are concerned. But we should try to be proud of our bodies’ unique attributes rather than nitpicking over every little thing. No matter your shape…
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Born gay? What a fascinating idea! I was born this way. That phrase has been used to define many lives on many planes. I have a temper because my hair is red. I drink because I come from a family…
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In a perfect world, we would all fall in love with somebody who’s perfect for us, who exactly matches what we are looking for in a partner, and that person would love us back and we would live happily ever…
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July 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
The addition of a new love in an old friend’s life can cause tension even in the closest friendship. It is easy to feel threatened by a new person in our friend’s life because we assume he or she will…
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Many of us have suffered from acne at some point in our lives. Some of us were lucky enough to live through it as adolescents and others find themselves with adult acne. Treatment often seems expensive or hopeless, but it…
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This writer totally disagrees with the idea that marriage should be an institution between only a woman and a man. The concept is outdated, is biased in opinion, and ignores the very understood basis of marriage entirely: love. Let’s face it….
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I am a mother of five children, three girls, two boys. I have a sever fear of commitment. I have been this way since I was young. The world is not what it used to be. You were raised to…
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What makes long distance relationships so much harder? Part of the reason is that many people don’t give it a chance to succeed; as soon as they see a sign of one, they run the other way. Sure, it takes…
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Have you ever awoken one day from a nice night of social gatherings or something similar, free of all cares and concerns, completely happy, only to find out that some horrible, huge pimples sprouted on your face overnight? Have you…
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The price of beauty is tremendous. Not only does it cost time and money, but it affects men and women’s self-esteem through out their lives. Though men have body issues as well, women still take the brunt. Across the ages…
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Gay marriage sounds like an oxymoron. Many cultural, historical and religious ties are associated with marriage. In many cases, this sacred union between a man and a woman is a special step in life that is elaborately celebrated. For centuries,…
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According to Webster’s dictionary, phobias are born out of illogical fears. When we speak of fear of commitment in women, are we really talking about a phobia? Sometimes, choosing to stay single is a logical choice, rather than a neurotic…
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Everyone seems to have an opinion on what clothing styles suit plus-sized women the best. Unfortunately, many of those giving the opinions are not actually plus-sized themselves. While they may be up to speed on the latest fashions, they do…
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After reading a few articles on this subject, I am delighted to see that there is open mindedness by some. Not to sway from the question itself on possibly being born gay. Well in my wonderment, being that I am…
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The “cause”of homosexuality returns us to the old debate of nature vs. nurture. Is homosexuality something we are born with or something that is learned? I am a firm believer that anyone can fall in love anyone, regardless of race,…
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July 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
I’m a girl. He’s a guy. And we’re besties. Sounds marvelous, doesn’t it? Best friends aren’t called best friends for no reason. They’re the ones whom you do the secret handshake with in a crowded fast food restaurant and neither…
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There she sits, a girl with her date at lunch. She is looking at him and he is looking at his cell phone, texting back “his mother”. He’s just not that into her. There is a girl sitting at her…
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I think men and women have always loved each other sexually. It is when two of the same gender has sex with each other, they cross the proverbial line of nature. Every living thing reproduces itself, well, except the celebratory…
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Very hard topic to discuss with so many opinions on whether it’s right or wrong to be gay but this is about recognizing when someone is ready to come out and how to go about it. Recognizing you are ready….
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