Four ways to boost your health with sex

 On Thursday, June 28, 2012  


1. On the head

Have a thumping headache? Leave the pills to the wimps and have sex instead. Studies show that intense feelings of passionate love have the same effect on your brain’s pain receptors as paracetamol.
Source: State University of New York
2. Help yourself

This may well be the easiest prescription you’ll ever receive: masturbating at least five times a week can reduce your risk of prostate cancer by over a third, as the ejaculation blocks out carcinogens from the prostate gland.
Source: The Cancer Council, Victoria, Australia
3. Keep it regular

A little fornication releases testosterone, which strengthens bones and muscles, while the chemicals released boost your immune system. Three times a week will provide age-defying benefits. Finding a partner is up to you.
Source: Royal Edinburgh Hospital
4. Be smart

Feeling a little slow off the mark? Head between the sheets to boost your IQ. The stimulation brought on by sex isn’t just for pleasure, it kick starts your brain into gear, too. That’s our story, anyway, and we’re sticking to it.
Source: Hamburg Medical Research Institute

Success with Strength Training

 On Thursday, June 21, 2012  


Strength training is the most effective way to turn your body into a fat burning machine and stay in great shape! It is the most productive form of exercise there is! In order to be successful with strength training there are some basic principles that must be followed if you want to receive the many benefits which strength training has to offer! The three most critical factors are progressive overload, intensity, and recovery.
Progressive overload: simply means that you must force your muscles to work harder each time. That means you can't use the same weight every workout, regardless of how many sets or reps you do. The best way to do this is by attempting to increase the resistance / weight used and, or increase the number of repetitions performed at each workout.
Intensity: is also very important. You must force your body to increase its strength. For example, if you typically do 3 sets of 10 reps on the leg press at 115 pounds, and your legs are capable of doing 16 reps, why is your body going to make any improvements? Your body will only add muscle if you force it to work at a higher level than it is used to.
The most effective way to overload your muscles is to perform one or two sets per exercise, and continue each set to muscular failure. That means continuing each set until no more repetitions are possible. Challenge yourself!
Recovery: Once you have overloaded the target muscle group you must then allow for proper recovery and over compensation. This means you must rest long enough to allow for recovery of the targeted muscle group, the nervous system, refill glycogen stores (Energy stored within your muscles), and also allow enough time for the muscles to make improvements or increases. This process takes time. Generally, it takes between 2-7 days to recover from a strength workout! The harder you work the longer it takes your body to repair. Don't short-circuit your progress by strength training too often!
Basic Guidelines for Successful Strength Training
  • Strength train no more than three times per week!
  • Perform 1-2 sets per exercise!
  • Choose 1-2 exercises for small muscle groups and 2-3 for large muscle groups. (ex. 2-3 exercises for legs, back, chest, and 1-2 for arms, shoulders, etc).
  • Choose no more than 8-10 exercises and work hard on them! . Always keep a record of all workouts! . Take each set to failure or fatigue!
  • Perform each exercise SLOWL V! Force the muscle to do the work -- NOT momentum!
  • As soon as you see a slow down in progress it's time to make a change to your program!
Below are some sample workouts and frequently asked questions regarding strength training.
  • Full-body Workout 1-2 x per week (approx. 30-40 mins.)
  • Lat pull-down 2 sets Chest press 2 sets Leg press 2 sets
  • Lateral raise 1 set Bicep curl 1 set
  • Triceps pushdown 1 set Leg curl 1 set
  • Leg extension 1 set Upper / Lower Split 2-3 x per week (approx. 25-40 mins)

A. Upper
  • Seated row 2 sets
  • Shoulder press 2 sets
  • Lat pull-down 1 set
  • Pectoral fly 1 set
  • Lateral raise 1 set
  • Bicep curl 1 set
  • Triceps pushdown 1 set
B. Lower
  • Leg curl 2 sets
  • Glute machine 1 set
  • Leg press 2 sets
  • Leg extension 1 set

Changing Penis Shape & More :)

 On Tuesday, June 19, 2012  


changing penis shape
My penis has become slightly curved to one side due to sex and masturbation techniques. What can I do to correct this?

Sam

Sam,

If your penis curves now that you masturbate, your penis most likely curved before you started masturbating -- you just never bothered to take a careful look down before then. Slight curvature of the penis (referred to as congenital curvature) is normal. There’s nothing you can do to correct the natural shape or lean of your penis; the way it’s shaped is no more controllable than the shape of your ears, for instance.

If the change in penis shape during erection is significant, however, (I’m talking about an hour-glass-like shape) consult a physician, as this may be a sign of Peyronie’s disease.

Donald Zimmer
first-timers
I will be married in the middle of this year and my future wife and I are both virgins at age 24. We are both nervous and excited at the same time. What advice can you give to ease the nervousness for both of us that night?

Jay

Jay,

It’s normal to be nervous, but you and your fiancée have one great advantage: There’s no way you can disappoint her or be disappointed yourself. Take comfort in the fact that neither one of you has any preconceived expectations. Not only won’t your fiancée be comparing you to anyone, but she also won’t know what to expect -- which means that she’ll love any impromptu technique you break out on her.

If reminding yourselves of this fact still doesn’t ease your nerves, opt for a glass or two of champagne to give you a little liquid courage.

Penis Care

 


The penis is easily a man’s most guarded and revered appendage. As such, the penis commands a level of care and respect. We're all familiar with the importance of wearing condoms in certain situations, but proper penis health care certainly doesn't end there. Let’s review some tips on proper care that will keep you -- and your unit -- rising happily each morning.
regular maintenance
Grooming
For many men, genital grooming is a simple part of their penis health care routine, while for others it may be nothing more than a part-time annoyance. Keeping genitals hairless does have its benefits, but there are still definite pitfalls to both shaving and waxing that might not be immediately apparent:


Pros
Improves cleanliness/reduces moisture
Inviting/sexually stimulating
Can increase sensitivity during sex
Facilitates skin examination
Can be a fun partner experience
Makes you look bigger
Cons
Tedious
Painful (waxing)
Expensive (waxing)
Can cause irritation
Can cause new or spread existing infection
Some women find a polished, manscaped man erotic and even the act of shaving can be incorporated into foreplay -- with the right girl, of course. You should know, however, that both shaving and waxing can cause irritation or folliculitis, and can spread viral infections, such as genital herpes or molloscum contagiosum. Even nasty bacterial infections, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, have been linked to the use of razors, more specifically, the sharing of razors among sports participants. All of this contradicts good penis health care.


If you wish to avoid shaving or waxing, a simple trim with an electric razor is always a safe bet. If you choose to groom, however, which weapons should you choose? You’re probably best off using a simple razor with mild shaving cream or soap followed by a mild moisturising aftershave lotion or warm salt water. Avoid chemical removal techniques and electric razors if you're opting to take it all off, as with both you risk wreaking havoc on your scrotum. Lastly, you may choose to wax. Wait… what? There’s no need to feel ashamed of a little waxing as part of your penis health care, just know that it can be expensive and painful.
Washing
Your member is a sensitive organ, a point that should always be kept in mind. For some odd reason, many men feel the need to vigorously scrub their units with powerful soaps or disinfectants to keep clean. Guys, simple washing with warm water and, if necessary, a mild soap or non-soap cleanser (such as sorbolene or glycerine cream) is more than satisfactory. Uncircumcised men should slide the foreskin back and wash the head of the exposed penis simply with warm water, not soap. Then, be sure to dry the area very well.


Both infrequent and too-frequent washing have been associated with balanitis (an inflammation of the penis or head). If you do notice irritation, avoid scented soaps or shower gels and try warm salt water instead. New clothes or even new laundry detergents can also cause irritation. If irritation persists, see a doctor.