Renewable energy is one of the great big hopes of this century. It’s the one energy source that just grows and grows and that can generate baseload electricity at a large enough scale. Countries such as China, Spain and Germany are now using renewable energy sources. [Read more…] about Baxi renewables
Ten Classic Winter Fashion Must-Haves
Like the seasons, fashion comes and goes. And while fashion is constantly changing, not many of us have the ways or means of updating our wardrobes on a seasonally basis. However, if you concentrate on building your wardrobe with a few essential and classic pieces, you will be on the road to keeping warm and looking stylish this, and every other winter. [Read more…] about Ten Classic Winter Fashion Must-Haves
Heating cover for your back boiler
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The holy grail of jeans is closer than you think
Nearly all of us know just how terrible it is to find a new pair of jeans. It’s difficult enough to find trousers but finding the perfect pair of jeans sometimes feels impossible.
There are of course the lucky few who do not need much help in this department. Their svelte figures look fabulous in anything and yes, this includes jeans that would make even teenage girls decide to embark on a boot camp. So we all take it for granted that our bodies have to adapt to whatever jeans we find. And we castigate ourselves when we can’t squeeze into this season’s size 0. Isn’t it funny that we’re willing to give our clothes this much power over us? And then we aren’t guaranteed that it’ll be a design we even like.
The Uniqsize jeans and trousers, from Merrimondo, however, are different to anything else you have ever tried thus far. Perhaps you do not need your jeans to give you a shapelier derriere; perhaps you already have one but can’t find jeans that fit well around your waist. Or perhaps the shape and size of your thighs make you despair and you think you’re destined to a lifetime of A-line dresses.
So why force your shapely body into unshapely jeans? Well, it’s easy, really. There are basically 4 body types: apple, pear, rectangular, and hourglass. These 4 distinct body types are what most people fall into, with some overlap of the specific characteristics. Once you know which category you fall into, you’ll find it easier to find the jeans that will make you look WOW.
People with apple shapes tend to have skinnier legs and heavier chests. They look great in ‘Bell’ shape flare pants and bootcut pants that slim and elongate the body. Dolly Parton, Catherine Zeta Jones, and Tyra Banks are all famous apples.
People with pear shapes aren’t necessarily overweight; their lower halves are just heavier than their top halves. They should seek out bootcut and relaxed fit pants that will help to create a leaner look. Famous pear-shaped people are Mariah Carey, Shakira, and Beyonce.
People with rectangular bodies have fewer curves than the other body types boast of. They tend to look boyish and look best in skinny jeans, bootcut pants and especially low waisted jeans. Nicole Kidman, Rachel Hunter, and Cameron Diaz have this type of body.
Many of us think that people with hourglass figures have the perfect bodies: their bodies are well-proportioned between the body’s upper and lower halves. People with this type of body look fantastic in nearly everything. Kelly Brook, Angelina Jolie, and Marilyn Monroe have all been blessed with this shape.
Author bio:
Gray and Osbourne wrote this article about Merrimondo and Uniqsize to show women that they can find the most perfect jean for their body.
Guide to safer sex with your sex toys
Congratulations on getting your first ever sexy toy. You’re going to have a jolly good time with it. But there are some things you should know about sex toys. There is always the potential that you could get hurt, get a rash, or get infected with something icky. There are real risks involved with sex toys – STDs that include HIV.
So it’s best to play things safe – that means the enjoyment will last so much longer.
Use lube and make sure that it doesn’t contain petroleum.
This is especially true for any anal toys you may want to play with. Our anuses do not create their own juices so you should use a lot of lube when you’re getting ready for some action. But be careful about the type of lube you use – you don’t want anything that contains petroleum or glycerin because these can cause irritations. Use water-based lubes for the best results.
A girl’s gotta have her own toys to play with.
Try not to share your toys with anyone else but when you do, make sure you play it safe by using condoms. You could end up with an infection if you do not take care to protect yourself.
Keep your toys clean.
This should go without saying but sometimes it’s well worth repeating the obvious. Don’t just leave your anal beads or but plug in toilet paper next to the basin; run some luke-warm water into the basin and leave the beads overnight. They’ll be pretty clean the next morning and then you should dry them and store them.
Find a place where you can leave your treasure trove of sexy goodies. Make sure that this place is secure, clean and discreet, especially when you live with other people. They shouldn’t be able to get to your toys at all; you don’t want to share these intimate toys with other people.
Boil silicone sex toys in water between uses. Use condoms on your sex toys at all times if you have an STD; you don’t want to risk re-infecting yourself.
Be careful when you’re using sex toys
Don’t emulate Hugh Hefner’s near death escape from the 1970s… He very nearly swallowed a Ben Wa ball back then. Other sex toys that could be potentially unsafe are glass dildos. There have been reports of problems with certain brands that shatter.
Research the materials they used to make your favourite sex toy
Run far away if it contains phthalates – these chemicals disrupt our hormone system – or latex, which contains toxins that could leak into your body. Many people are allergic to latex and even those who aren’t could do worse than to look at alternatives to latex. Try to stay away from ‘scented’ and oil-based products – these could irritate your body and give you an unpleasant rash.
Only engage in sex that’s emotionally safe
Your partner should never push sex toys on you if it makes you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Perhaps you could first become more accustomed to the idea of using sex toys by walking around in a non-threatening sex shop.
Author bio:
This article on sex toys and sexual hygiene was written by Grown Up Goods.