7 Persuasive Reasons Why Men Should Shave Their Privates

Here are seven reasons why men should consider shaving their privates. No, I'm not talking about Privates in the Army, although a "soldier" at attention, with a shiny helmet and a loaded weapon, is definitely involved.

Most men worry obsessively about the hair on their heads but rarely give a second thought to their pubic hair. Only when the time is right with that special lady do men realize they should have spent some time grooming their privates. Guys, here are 7 compelling reasons why you should groom your pubic hair or even remove it completely.

1. Cleanliness. The crotch is a focal point for heat, sweat, and bacteria. Cropping or removing your pubic hair makes that area much easier to keep clean, and more importantly, smelling clean and manly. She's more likely to explore that area up close if it's well maintained.

2. Novelty. The contrast between your obviously adult-sized package and your new hairlessness can be quite erotic, and not just to you! Your lover may gush over the idea of making love to what now has the illusion of being forbidden fruit.

3. It's More Inviting. If you remove most or all of her objections to performing oral sex on you, isn't it worth the trouble? Pay special attention to removing stray hairs from your shaft. Hair in the mouth sucks, but she won't if she finds one.

4. Don't Forget The Scrotum. A woman's body is playground of softness and smoothness, so don't you think she'll appreciate the same on you? A silky smooth ball sack invites both manual and oral caresses. She's far more likely to play down there if she doesn't have to use a weed-whacker to find it.

5. It's Healthier. She'll see immediately that you have no skin outbreaks or unwanted "critters" to hide. Furthermore, you will have greater manual sensitivity when you perform your periodic testicular self-exam. You do examine yourself regularly, don't you? You should. The earlier you catch any problems, the easier they are to fix.

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6. It's Fun To Let Her Do It! That's right, let her shave you! This is not only an exercise in trust, but a highly-suspenseful erotic thrill ride. The danger of an ultra sharp razor in such a sensitive area, the tension of long slow razor strokes, the aching of your pulse-pounding erection, and the foamy friction of her shaving-creamed hand on your shaft can intensify your pleasure like you never thought possible. Just don't make any sudden moves.

And most importantly (to some at least):

7. It Makes Your Erection Look Huge. I'm not kidding - you will swear that you gained at least an extra inch in length! If your crotch is not groomed regularly, you probably have pubic hair at least part way up your shaft. Your penis "appears" to begin where that pubic hair ends. Remove the underbrush and your hidden length will be revealed.

When you're grooming the hair on your "big head," don't forget about the hair on the "little head" too! Whether you do it to please yourself or a partner (or both), regular pubic hair grooming or even total pubic hair removal can spice up your love life. If you like it enough, consider permanent removal methods such as laser hair removal or electrolysis.

Note that some people experience moderate to intense itching the first few days after shaving as the pubic hair grows back. You might want your first grooming experience to be at the beginning of a weekend so you're not squirming in your office chair all day Monday! The itching should decrease or stop if you continue to groom yourself regularly.

And if the guys in the gym locker room make fun of you, first ask them why they are checking out your package. In the embarrassed silence that follows, tell them why you did it, that you're having twice as much sex as they are, and what she's doing now that she wouldn't do before! Then get ready to answer their questions.

Every Muslim Woman Should Have a Pair of Skinny Jeans: In Defense of the Muslim Man

I am a professional, independent, Muslim woman. I give lectures internationally about self-esteem, and self-empowerment for women. I am known for educating Muslim and non-Muslim women alike on the importance of fitness and weight management for health. But for the duration of this "rant", I mean "article". I want you to put all that to the side. This one is purely about the aesthetics of being fit.

When I mentioned I bought skinny jeans on my Facebook Fit Muslimah Fan page, I got a flood of comments indicating I was encouraging the haram and how Muslim women should not be wearing skinny jeans because they are too tight, etc. 15 comments were posted in the first 20 minutes. The sad part is not just the fact that Muslims were being so judgmental and assuming the worse immediately (that's an article for another day). The sadder part is that none of these women who made these comments even thought of the husbands. (Thank you to the 3 women who actually thought of the men)

Okay lets be real for a minute. I don't care how many times a day a Muslim man goes to the Masjid and prays HE IS STILL A MAN. We cover as Muslim women because we know that the women's body is alluring to men. We cover because modesty of our bodies is a way of decreasing "fitnah" between men and women in society. We cover, not just in front of non-Muslim men but we also cover in from of Muslim men. So there is no doubt that Muslim men are treated as a "regular men" with desires.

We are blessed to have men who fear Allah and restrain themselves, their gazes and their sexual desires until they get married. And to be honest, I am often irritated with Muslim women who take these God fearing men for granted. Too often we ignore their humanness to excuse our own laziness. We lay crutch on their fear of Allah and desire of the life of the hereafter, instead of trying to help make their life in this world pleasurable with beautiful women.

"The UK Telegraph reported that scientists have found that the attribute that attracts men the most strongly to a woman is her hip-to-waist ratio-meaning they like women with waists that go in, and hips that go out (think: Christina Hendricks and Marilyn Monroe). The researchers who conducted this particular study said the ratio that really gets a guy worked up is a waist that measures about 70 percent of the woman's hips. In addition, the scientists noted that women with this specific hip-to-waist ratio drew men in, regardless of her breast size. Jessica Alba, Marilyn Monroe and Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio were deemed to have the "perfect" body by the men participating in this particular project."

Yeah, yeah,yeah, our husbands should love us for our inner beauty. But when he makes love to you he's not loving your inner beauty, he's making love to your body and that my dear is all about the pleasures of the flesh. And I don't mean the extra amount hanging on your belly.

Now I don't claim to be an expert on men, but I do know this. If you have a husband (or want a husband) who is from a western country, ever spent time in a western country, or even a watching American TV and movies then he's been exposed to the western idea of beauty. That is a woman who is hourglass shape with smooth, toned body. That doesn't mean she has to be a size zero. That means no matter what size she is she needs to maintain a healthy weight and keep her body fit. Even men who like "big girls" don't want "sloppy fat".

If you live in a western country and your husband ever leaves the house for any reason then he sees, half dressed non-Muslim women every single day, who are attractive and seductive. Then he comes home to a beautiful Muslim wife... in a sweat suit claiming she has to be comfortable to vacuum the floor and change a diaper. And like a God loving man, he probably doesn't say anything because we have somehow perpetuated this myth that a Muslim man is somehow less holy if he wants to see his wife in something sexy. Even worse, we have perpetuated an even bigger myth that wanting to be sexy is somehow haram, or imitating the non-Muslim. "HOGWASH, HOGWASH, HOGWASH"

Being sexy is an essential part to being a woman. There is nothing haram about embracing your femininity, feeling desired, and wanting to be wanted. These things are not contradictory to be a Muslim woman, they are in fact the very foundation of our principles of modesty. We teach our girls to cover because "Allah said so" when in fact the commandment to cover is not without reason or foundation. Once a Muslim woman understands and embraces the beauty, sexual power and strength of her femininity then she better understands why covering her physical beauty is that much more important. She knows that withholding the power of her sensuality, allows the power of her mind and her personality to shine that much brighter. You cannot know the full essence of being a Muslim woman until you get to know all the powers we hold.

I heard Sheik Muhammad Said Adly say in a lecture, "The Muslim woman in public should be the most pious woman in the world but in private with her husband she should be worse than the non-Muslim women". I for one believe he hit it right on the head. In the privacy of our home we should be the epitome of our husbands' desires, satisfying his spiritual, emotional AND physical needs. We need to get off our butts and make the effort to lose weight and get in shape to make his life easier and more pleasurable.

We quote all these Hadiths about pleasing our husbands when they suit us. But when we don't want to pass by the Hogendaz aisle then we have selective memory. We want to please our husbands until it means we have sacrifice our time, energy or effort on anything that we don't want to do, like exercise or diet. I for one feel sorry for the man who has to come home everyday to find his wife in a sweat suit, Abaya or her "comfortable" clothes. I feel even sorrier for the woman he's coming home to, because she has not gotten over herself to think about her husband.

The bottom line is this. All Muslim women need to get in shape for their husbands or future husbands. Muslim women should embrace their sexuality and learn the art of seduction. Because it is with these two things that we will help our husbands lower their gaze and guard their modesty even more. Yes every Muslim woman should have a pair of "skinny" jeans because they are a reminder how fit or fat you are. And every Muslim wife shouldtreat her husband to watching her fold clothes, vacuum the floor and washing dishes in her skinny jeans. --- And if it's a girl, name her Mubarakah J

May Allah forgive me if I said anything wrong and guide us all to the suratal mustakeen - Ameen

Ladies Wide Fitting Shoes - 3 Reasons You Should Wear Shoes That Are the Right Size

Are you wondering if you should wear ladies wide fitting shoes? In this article I am going to give you 3 reasons you should wear shoes that are the right size.

If you are like me then at first you might not have wanted to admit that you had wide feet. I didn't even like to go shoe shopping with my friends since they had these little size 4 narrow shoes and I would whisper that I needed a size 9 wide or I would try to cram my foot into something smaller just to fit in. This was not a good idea.

Reason #1 - Hammertoes

Have you ever seen someone wearing flip flop and their toes were curled around to the side or they seemed to curl under? This is commonly known as the hammertoe. You can develop this by either wearing shoes that are too small or too narrow for you.

Reason #2 - Bad Circulation

By wearing shoes that are actually too narrow for you you can cause yourself to have bad circulation. If you know about reflexology you know that your feet as connected to all parts of your body. Be kind to your feet and you will be healthier.

Reason #3 - Corns

There are many ladies that have gotten corns on the side of their feet from wear too narrow of a shoe. It usually shoes up on your little toe and it is not at all attractive.

So be kind to your feet and invest in some ladies wide fitting shoes.

Help - Silver, Gold, Pearl - What Earring Material Should I Wear?

Earrings are a small but yet so important part of your outfit and styling. The small things usually matter the most, and therefore a detail such as earrings could be crucial for your overall fashion expression. The type of accessories which you choose to pair with your outfit will be of your choice but most women have a certain style they follow and this applies to the earrings as well.

The first choice any fashionable woman will come across when it comes to earrings is the material. You have many women who only wear gold, then on the other side you have women who are only attracted to silver. And then there is a group in between that actually doesn't mind wearing any material just as long as it fits.

Pearl earrings and necklaces were very popular back in the 80's and their popularity dropped with the modern time. However, the trend is reversing. These small pearl accessories highlight any outfit both with high class and modesty. Just think of a famous painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring", a work of Johannes Vermeer, known as the Dutch painter. Its simplicity brings out the inner beauty and everlasting style. Pearl stands the test of time and fashions.

Gold is also timeless. However, even though it is somewhere considered to be a status symbol not all women prefer it. Silver earrings are very popular with the younger generations.

As fashion styles move through decades, styles of earrings change too. In the 80's earrings were quite large in size and this is why most of the earrings from that time were "on clip". They were just too heavy to be worn as pierced earrings. As we mentioned before, pearl earrings were very popular even though there were many imitations of this material to be found at the time. Gold was also in fashion in the 80's as well as the gold imitations.

During the 90's creativity of the earrings has advanced and a trendy woman with a desire for a nice pair of earrings could choose between many styles and shapes such as stud, hoop earrings, dangle earrings, etc. Glass, plastic, metal, stone, beads, silicon etc. were introduced to the fashion mainstream as materials used for making earrings.

During the late 90's a unique trend won the market - body piercing. With body piercing a new material was introduced - the "surgical steel". This material gives the impression of silver and doesn't cause any allergic reaction which makes it a perfect material for any type of body jewellery.

Cubic zirconia body jewellery and earrings suddenly made an impact on the fashion market. Many celebrities and people all around the globe turned themselves to body piercing as the latest fashion trend. Many women and men nowadays don't have their ears typically pierced but instead choose a small piercing on the top of their ear, or even maybe two or three in a row in one lobe. Variations are unlimited and your imagination can produce a particular personal styling.

Do You Know How to Cure Yeast Infection in a Toddler - What Everybody Should Know

Do you know how to cure a yeast infection in a toddler? While 75% of women encounter it at some stage in their life, many people are unaware that toddlers can have it too. You can find treatments and information on how to treat yeast infection in a toddler. Let's delve deeper into the topic and give you some ideas.

The first thing you need to diagnose when dealing with yeast infection in a toddler is the severity of the infection. Of course, you may want to use anti-fungal cream if the infection is not severe. There are a myriad of natural treatments you can use to cure a yeast infection on a toddler as well.

Do you know that women can also get it because they are wearing tight-fitting jeans? At the toddler's level one thing you should always do is constantly change their diaper. If the yeast stays on the diaper, it would be quite unhealthy since moisture in trapped areas allows the yeast to multiply. Changing your toddler's diaper would make sure that the infection does not spread. Never use the same towel to wipe the affected area.

You should always try to find out what the cause of the yeast infection is before jumping to drugs. Natural treatments can be one of the safest ways to cure it in the toddler. They will also be much healthier for the toddler's body. Treating a yeast infection in a toddler with natural remedies is a safe way to remove symptoms but also make sure the infection does not occur again.

Breastfeeding Questions and Concerns Every New Mom Should Know

Inverted Nipples

Before your baby is born, check your breasts for flat or inverted nipples. Place your thumb and forefinger around your areola in a "C" shape, about an inch from the base of your nipple, and gently press thumb and forefinger together. Your nipple should project outward. If your nipple pulls back into the breast or stays flat, seek advice from your doctor, certified lactation consultant, or La Leche League leader.

Wearing plastic breast shells during the last months of pregnancy may help your nipples project outward. However, some authorities suggest that a baby who is attached to the breast correctly will breastfeed effectively regardless of the size or shape of mother's nipples. Either way, it will be helpful for you to understand proper positioning and talk to a breastfeeding counselor or healthcare provider about this issue before your baby is born.

Engorgement

An uncomfortable fullness in the breasts that may cause your breasts to feel hard, hot, and painful may occur because baby is not removing enough milk. To eliminate this engorgement, breastfeed your baby more frequently or use a breast pump. Pumping to comfort or pumping only a few minutes, just long enough to make your breasts comfortable, will not produce an oversupply of milk. Applying cold compresses between feedings and/or warm compresses and circular massaging just before and during feedings may also be helpful.

Sore Nipples

Sore nipples are a common complaint at first. This may be a new experience for you, and it may indicate that your baby is not positioned properly at the breas. If the pain subsides in a minute and you are comfortable for the rest of the breastfeeding session, there's nothing to worry about. If not, call a lactation consultant or La Leche League leader for suggestions.

Causes of sore nipples include:

Baby's latching on too close to the nipple, not taking enough areolar tissue.
Baby's lower lip is tucked in instead of flanged out.
Baby slurps the nipple into his mouth instead of opening wide to accept the breast.
Baby's gums rub against the nipple when coming off the breast.
Baby puts stress on the tissues and causes soreness by trying to draw out inverted or flat nipples during the early days/weeks of breastfeeding.
Moisture remains on an inverted nipple for a prolonged period.

Suggestions:

Improve baby's latch on.Ask for help from a lactation professional.Allow baby to finish the first breast before offering the second.If nipples are sore, express a little breast milk and apply it gently to the nipples after breastfeeding, or apply a medical-grade lanolin to aid in the healing process and protect against chafing.Try a different breastfeeding hold position.

Plugged Ducts

Too much milk remaining in the breast may cause a plugged duct. This can happen for a variety of reasons and may result in a sore spot on your breast that is red and slightly warm to the touch.

Treatment measures for a plugged duct include:

Wearing loose clothing and a bra that doesn't bind.
Getting plenty of rest.
Nursing as often as baby will cooperate and/or pumping between feedings.
Nursing baby 8-12 times every 24 hours.
Applying moist or dry heat to the sore spot before nursing.
Starting every nursing session on the breast with the sore spot.
Positioning baby so his chin lines up with the sore spot.
Massaging the sore spot during breastfeeding.

Breast Infection

If you develop other symptoms, such as a fever, chills, achiness, or soreness in the breast that is generalized instead of in one spot, you may have a breast infection, also known as mastitis. Contact a certified lactation consultant, an La Leche League leader, or healthcare provider for advice. Some breast infections will go away with the same treatment as you would use for a plugged duct.

If your symptoms persist, or if you have a high fever, you may need an antibiotic prescribed by your healthcare provider. Most antibiotics are safe to take while breastfeeding, but discuss this issue with your healthcare provider to be certain.

Is Baby Getting Enough Milk?

Weight gain is the most accurate way to tell if your baby is getting enough milk, so weigh your baby. A normal weight gain is approximately four to eight ounces per week. As your baby becomes a little older, the increase in weight will become more obvious. If you're concerned about your baby, talk to your healthcare provider or a breastfeeding counselor.

Also, keep track of your baby's diaper changes since what goes in must come out. At first your baby will have only one or two wet diapers per day. After your milk supply increases, baby should have five to seven wet diapers (six to eight if using cloth diapers) and three to five bowel movements every day. Some babies may have a small bowel movement with every diaper change.

The first bowel movements will be dark black, with a tarry consistency. Both color and consistency will change within a day or two of your milk supply increasing. The color of a breast milk stool is most often a mustard-yellow, but it can vary from tan to yellow to yellow-green. The consistency is loose and seedy and will remain this way as long as your baby is receiving only human milk. In addition, while nursing, your baby should swallow after every couple of sucks, so listen for swallowing. Other indicators include your breasts becoming softer after feedings, your baby's skin feeling smooth and firm, and baby seeming satisfied after feedings.

However, if your baby shows any of the following signs, contact your healthcare provider immediately:

Weak cry
Skin with no resiliency (when pinched it stays pinched looking)
Dry mouth and dry eyes
Less than the usual amount of tears
Minimal urine output (less than two wet diapers in 24 hours)
Fever
Fontanel (soft spot) on the baby's head is sunken or depressed

If you previously had breast surgery, be sure to tell your healthcare provider. Many mothers have been able to fully breastfeed their babies after breast surgery. However, it is important that your healthcare provider be aware of your history and past breast surgery(ies) so that you and your baby can be monitored closely to make sure your milk production is good and baby is gaining weight.

Increasing Your Milk Supply

The amount of milk you produce is dependent on how much and how frequently milk is removed from your breasts. As baby's demand increases, your body will increase its supply, but you might find the following suggestions helpful if you are concerned about your milk supply:

Nurse baby at both breasts at every nursing session.
Nurse baby twice at each breast at each nursing session.
Use the lying down hold occasionally so you rest while baby nurses.
Nurse at baby's earliest cues.
Drink plenty of fluids (based on your individual needs).
Use a breast pump between feedings.
Refer to a certified lactation consultant for a complete breastfeeding evaluation.

Baby Constantly Awakens at Night

There are many reasons a baby wakes at night. You may have a newborn who is a light sleeper and is easily awakened. Plus, human milk digests twice as fast as formula, so breastfed babies get hungry more often than bottle-fed babies.

Baby Is Always Sleepy

Some medications used during labor and delivery may cause baby to become extremely sleepy. If baby sleeps constantly in the first week, it's important to wake him to nurse so your milk supply will become established and baby grows and gains weight normally. Try nursing frequently at night when it is quieter. Contact another mother or breastfeeding counselor for tips on waking a sleeping baby.

Breastfeeding and Mother's Medications

Most antibiotics and pain medications are compatible with breastfeeding. However, you should always discuss any medications with your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

The possible risks of a medication, whether a doctor's prescription or bought over the counter, should be weighed against the risks of weaning and providing artificial milk.

When to Ask for Breastfeeding Help

Seek help when:

Your newborn has fewer than five to seven really wet diapers, or three to five bowel movements each day, even after your milk supply increases in the first week.
Baby's urine is a dark color or has a strong odor.
Nipple or breast soreness becomes worse and persists between feedings.
Breastfeeding becomes painful. (A little pain at the beginning is normal, but it should fade as your baby learns to breastfeed.)

Baby Seems Full of Gas You may have heard that babies react to foods in their mothers' diets but this is fairly rare. Infant formula is far more likely to cause some type of problem rather than a reaction to mother's diet.

Infant massage often helps soothe a baby who appears to have gas, so you might read books on infant massage to find a technique that your baby likes. You also might try the colic hold to see if it helps baby become more comfortable. Drape your baby face down over your forearm with his head at the crook of your elbow, your hand supporting his midsection, and his legs dangling down.

Supplements and Artificial Nipples

Supplements of water or artificial milk (formula) in the early weeks of breastfeeding can contribute to a poor milk supply, prolonged engorgement, jaundice, or cow's milk allergy or intolerance-problems for both you and your baby.

Avoid artificial nipples and pacifiers because they can confuse your baby when he's learning how to breastfeed. A baby uses mouth and tongue differently when taking a bottle or pacifier versus a human breast. Among other things, artificial nipples are firmer than your breast, and a baby holds them in the front of his mouth. If baby does the same thing while breastfeeding, he may not use enough suction and he won't get as much milk.

Your nipples may become sore in the process. Some very sensitive babies even refuse to breastfeed after using artificial nipples.

Since there is no way to tell ahead of time whether your baby will be able to switch back and forth easily, it's best to avoid artificial nipples until your baby has been nursing well for at least three or four weeks and the likelihood of confusion is reduced. If you need to feed your baby other than at the breast, use an alternative to bottles, such as a spoon, eyedropper, or small feeding cup. Consult a knowledgeable breastfeeding counselor about these options.