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By Michael DouglasAug 13, 20071 topic

The G-Spot and Sexuality

What is the G-spot? nnThe G-spot, like the clitoris, the vagina and the anus, is a part of every woman's constellation of sex organs. It was named after the sex researcher, Ernst Grafenberg who first wrote about its erotic potential. In 1982, the paperback bestseller, The G-Spot and Other Recent Discoveries About Human Sexuality, by Alice Kahn Ladas, Beverly Whipple and John Perry, brought the G-spot and female ejaculation into the national spotlight. Female ejaculators who r

Primary topic: Sexuality

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By Sue PlumtreeNov 29, 20061 topic

What's Wrong With Having Expectations?

If you ever wondered why your life looks and feels the way it does (not good) then it might be worth your while to look at your beliefs and expectations. Generally speaking, our expectations are based on our beliefs and the main problem with this is that, using the iceberg analogy, 90% of our beliefs and expectations tend to be hidden from our awareness while we tend to regard the remaining 10%, the ones we are aware of, as valid and realistic.nnThe problem with expectations

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Michelle RiklanRecently published1 topic

***What To Do Next With Your Résumé

By investing in a professionally written résumé, you’re already positioned yourself ahead of other jobseekers. But don’t let that advantage go to waste. Now that you have your résumé, what should you do with it? This guide will give you strategies for what you can — and should — do with your résumé to maximize your chances of finding and securing your next job. Apply for Positionsr

Primary topic: Resume Writing

5,996 views

By Wally BrownRecently published1 topic

Anxiety Attacks Draining Your Energy? - You Don't Have To Let Panic Attacks Control You Any Longer!

If you are having a lot of really extreme anxiety that seems to come out of the blue you aren't alone. Panic attacks can come on for no reason, without any trigger and can leave you feeling frightened and wondering what to do. They cause a lot of distress on your body and mind as the intense fear that you feel goes through your system. If you are lucky these attacks will be over very quickly, and if not you could have to deal with the anguish for an hour or more.

Primary topic: Anxiety

5,996 views

By Todd HicksJul 28, 20091 topic

How To Deal With Insults

Do you have a problem with emotional insecurity? Do insulting remarks bother you? We will discuss ways to positively deal with those who try to insult you. Display your sense of humor when someone hurls a nasty remark at you. If you laugh when someone tries to insult you, you will feel better while possibly humiliating the other person. You can easily laugh away emotional pain. As they say, “Laughter is the best medicine.” Ignore someone who tries to insult you. If you igno

Primary topic: Conflict Resolution

Conflict Resolution

5,996 views

By Roseanna LeatonRecently published1 topic

Learning How to Fantasize

What would your life be like if you did not have the ability to create fantasies? What if Obama never allowed himself to imagine what it might be like to be President? Or if Bolt couldn't imagine beating a world record? Or if Tiger never dreamt of shooting consecutive (significantly) sub-par rounds in major tournaments

Primary topic: Hypnosis

5,996 views

By John DuganNov 4, 20131 topic

Secrets to Penis Health– 5 Ways Vitamin C Benefits Sexual Well-being

If asked to list the vitamins and nutrients the body needs most, few people would miss vitamin C. Thatâs because vitamin C is one of the more talked about vitamins; it is a household name - if there is such a thing in the vitamin world. If asked what vitamin C is good for; however, the most common response would likely be that it is good for a cold. The truth is, vitamin C has many more far-reaching properties and is even good for the penis! Learn how this multi-talented vi

Primary topic: Men's Issues

5,995 views

By Wally BrownRecently published1 topic

How to Help My Spouse With Depression Panic Attacks? - Helping Them With Anxiety and Panic Attacks

How to help my spouse with depression panic attacks? If you have been asking that question lately, you are hardly alone. Panic attacks related to, or in addition to depression affects around 20 millio Americans at any given time. If you have a husband or wife suffering from these panic attacks, read on to find out some simple ways you could help them. While depression and anxiety are not the same, it seems that they go hand-in-hand in many cases. A person who has had panic attacks for a long time often becomes depressed when thinking about living with anxiety any longer.

Primary topic: Anxiety

5,994 views

By denis-waitleyRecently published1 topic

The Myth of Celibacy and Spiritual Life

A practical article connected into the broader SelfGrowth topic graph.

Primary topic: Sexuality

5,993 views

By denis-waitleyRecently published1 topic

WHY ARE THE SMARTEST PEOPLE THE SLOWEST READERS?

A practical article connected into the broader SelfGrowth topic graph.

Primary topic: Speed Reading

5,993 views

By Amanda CotterillMar 23, 20081 topic

Ladies Nightwear: A History Of Pleasure

Today, ladies' nightwear is sold in a wide variety of styles. With so many styles from which to choose, it is nearly impossible to imagine a time before specialized nightwear. Yet for most of human history, nightwear was not a separate category of clothing. Provided here is a brief history of ladies' nightwear.nnChemisesnChemises can be traced to the tunic-like garments worn in ancient cultures. By the Middle Ages, the chemise had developed into an early form of underwear. Th

Primary topic: Beauty

5,992 views

By Craig LockRecently published1 topic

Living with Head Injury

Article Title: Living with Head InjurynSubmitted by: Craig LocknCategory (key words): head injury, brain injury, neuro-psychology, brain, cognitive difficulties Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.htmln(Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, ...

Primary topic: Writing Tools

5,992 views

By Nancy StremmelRecently published1 topic

The Law of Attraction for Beginners: Quantum Physics

For the beginning student, or for one curious about The Secret, or the Law of Attraction: hold on to your horses because this can be an incredible journey! The movie, The Secret can be a good place to start and you can find that at many bookstores, and online at www.thesecret.TV. This presents ...

Primary topic: Law of Attraction

Law of Attraction

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By Aliesa GeorgeRecently published1 topic

Developing Pilates Training Programs for Clients with Attention Deficit Disorder

"I have a question about a client with Attention Deficit Disorder, ADD. She takes medication for it and sometimes it works better than others. I try to minimize distractions in and around the studio and I try to be very clear with my queing. Is there something I could be doing to focus her? ...

Primary topic: Pilates

5,991 views

By Caroline NettleRecently published1 topic

Network Marketing - What Are the Drawbacks?

Network Marketing has a reputation for being a scam. It is reported that people at the top of the chain, or who got into the business early are able to make vast sums of money while the rest- over 90% of the people involved in the industry- fail to make a profit. Admittedly over the one hundred plus years that network marketing has been an industry, there have been some companies with really dreadful products who have acted appallingly and left some people with real problems when the folded.

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Pauline Wallin, Ph.D.Jul 16, 20041 topic

YIKES! I’M TURNING INTO MY MOTHER!

If youâre like most people, you probably said to yourself at least once during your childhood or teens: âIâm never going to behave like my mother (or father) when I grow up.â Such thoughts would enter your mind especially when your parent treated you in a harsh manner, embarrassed you, or ignored you. nnAnd now you may find yourself behaving in the same bratty way toward others. How could this happen? Much to our chagrin, it's quite common to have some of the same neg

Primary topic: Psychology

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By Dr. Vittoria RepettoRecently published1 topic

Cranial Sacral Therapy in Applied Kinesiology

Cranial Sacral Therapy is a technique taught in Applied Kinesiology based on Cranial Osteopathy which was discovered by osteopath Dr. William Sutherland after he had a remarkable insight while examining the specialized articulations of cranial bones.

Primary topic: Applied Kinesiology

Applied Kinesiology

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By SelfGrowth ContributorDec 23, 20111 topic

How To Clean Fabric Office Partitions

Most people donât bother with cleaning their office partitions on a regular basis, if at all. They might assume that the office cleaners who come in after hours will do it. But one day, one of your employees may begin complaining of dust in the office or you might be having a very important client visit the office â itâs at times like these that you may find yourself looking at your office partitions and wishing you could clean them thoroughly. Begin by removing any dus

Primary topic: Home Business

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By Graeme StephensMar 1, 20121 topic

Manual Repair of Ripped/Torn Carpet

Tears in carpet happen any of a number of ways. You might have been moving something and ripped the carpet or your dog scratched the carpet a little too hard. Regardless, there are some easy steps you can take to repair your tear in your carpet. One of the unfortunate byproducts of having carpeted floors in one's home or office is the potential for torn/ripped carpet. Rather than replacing an entire room of carpet upon tearing/ripping, there are ways to personally go about fi

Primary topic: Business Networking

Business Networking

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By Bret Ellington L.AcDec 22, 20101 topic

Shoulder Surgery Recovery With Acupuncture

Different types of shoulder injuries will require different types of treatments. While it may be in your best interest to try natural healing options for certain conditions, surgery may be the best suited option in other cases. It is estimated that the average time it takes to recover from shoulder surgery (regaining 75-80% of strength and function) is 6-7 months. In some cases it may take up to a year, with complete recovery taking as long as 2 years. This all depends on the

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Elvira FilinovichJun 23, 20121 topic

Sexual Exhaustion Due To Over Masturbation Treat Weakness Of Parasympathetic Nerves

Lifestyle plays a very important role in maintaining the health and strength of body organs. Sexual exhaustion due to over masturbation can impair the proper functioning of reproductive organs. Apart from physical health disorders, this habit can even induce psychological health disorders in person. Impotence due to weak functioning of reproductive organs is a main health disorder coming under exhaustion due to over masturbation. Weakness of parasympathetic nervous system is

Primary topic: Men's Issues

5,989 views

By Prachi PatelOct 5, 20091 topic

5 Lessons We Can Learn from Michael Jackson

Yesterday was a day I will probably remember for the rest of my life. I had the very special privilege of attending the beloved King of Pop, Michael Jackson's memorial service. Approximately 1 billion people all over the world watched as we bid farewell to the greatest entertainer the world has ever seen. All over the world, we got chills as they brought his coffin in, applauded when Al Sharpton put all vultures in their place, smiled when Brooke Shields shared her sweet memo

Primary topic: Life Lessons

5,988 views

By Sam VakninRecently published1 topic

A Typology of Codependence and the Dependent Personality Disorder

Typology of Codependents Codependence is a complex, multi-faceted, and multi-dimensional defence against the codependent's fears and needs. There are four categories of codependence, stemming from their respective aetiologies: (i) Codependence that aims to fend of anxieties related to abandonment. These codependents are clingy, smothering, prone to panic, are plagued with ideas of reference, and display self-negating submissiveness.

Primary topic: Psychology

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By Amy ShermanRecently published1 topic

The 3 C's of Overcoming Health Fears

Life has a way of surprising us with challenges we didn’t expect, especially when it comes to our health. Studies show that some people deal with health issues with greater resiliency than others. They tend to rebound and take on difficult situations with confidence and hope. If you ...

Primary topic: Empowerment

5,988 views

By Patricia OlsonRecently published1 topic

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and Farmers: The Mold Connection

Since erectile dysfunction (ED) is such a taboo subject with men , I decided that this article needs to be written to get the information out there so more men, especially farmers, can be helped. My husband, David, was a dairy farmer since his youth. In an incident in the fall of 1991, however, he was exposed to black corn mold from corn silage in a silo. He hadn't been wearing a mask and inhaled and/or ingested a large amount of it. He came down from the silo coughing and delirious.

Primary topic: Natural Health

5,987 views

By Marian AndersonJun 7, 20121 topic

Know More About Fashion Handbags And Its Benefits

Everyone loves to look stylish and trendy especially women. Women love shopping and buying trendy clothes and other accessories. It is true that women spend most for buying clothes but they give equal importance to trendy accessories which adds spice to their outfits. These accessories can be shoes, fashion handbags, scarves, ornaments, etc. But there is one thing that a women loves above all other accessories in the world its women hand bag. Handbag is originally designed to

Primary topic: Fashion

5,987 views

By Rashmi AdwaniRecently published1 topic

My Thoughts on Custom Made Shirts

I have one top notch shirt, a cotton button-down collar version produced by Cego Custom Shirtmakers, situated not far from where I reside. The match is superb. I discovered that shirt at Goodwill a few years back and that I 've gotten a great deal of wear from it. I truly splurged on this outfit. The very first thing that you 'll find about this top is that the cotton is quite fine. Is it Italian, Egyptian, Swiss?

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Alex de la CruzJun 25, 20091 topic

Aggression And Dementia: Old Dog Problems

As your pet ages, there will be many changes that's bound to happen in its behavior and its relationshep between you and your family. We all know that they age a lot faster than us humans and live a shorter lifespan. As they draw closer to the point of their doom, problems will arise and gradually get worse as time passes. This is a fact that all pet owners are aware of and should accept â but that doesn't mean they should be put to rest in peace courtesy of their veterinar

Primary topic: Pets

5,986 views

By bob-lancerFeb 29, 20121 topic

Common Child Behaviors When They Lose Teeth

Most children begin to lose their primary teeth anywhere between the ages of six and seven years. This is a normal child development stage however; every child reacts differently to losing their teeth. Hopefully, your child has had regular dental visits to prevent premature loss of his teeth. Your family dentist probably offers tips for parents about child behavior when they begin to lose their primary teeth. Before That First Wiggly Tooth Many children go into an outright p

Primary topic: Teenagers and Parenting

Teenagers and Parenting

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By Dr Deepak AcharyaRecently published1 topic

Chaitua Palayan (Migration): A Problem of Tribals of Patalkot

Chaitua Palaayan: It’s a common word among the tribals of Tamia and Patalkot valley of Chhindwara District, Madhya Pradesh, India. Chaitua, a word derived from Hindi “Chait” means beginning of summer.

Primary topic: Herbal Remedies and Herbs

Herbal Remedies and Herbs

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By Jhon NapierJun 25, 20121 topic

Home Remedies For Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding That Give Amazing Results

Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding is a medical condition in which there is excessive uterine bleeding. Although the causes behind it have not been fully understood by the experts but sometimes it can be caused due to low progesterone. Some of the common symptoms of dysfunctional uterine bleeding are blood loss of more than 80 ml, menstrual bleeding that lasts longer than seven days and menstrual bleeding which occurs more often than every 21 days. Home Remedies There are several

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Tammy GibsonRecently published1 topic

Frumpy To Fabulous in 12 Easy Steps

Beauty is difficult to define because it is so subjective. Each woman is created so uniquely that we should not try to conform to society’s ideal of what beauty is. All women have the opportunity to look and feel good about their appearance regardless of her dress size, hair texture or facial features. To look beautifu

Primary topic: Beauty

5,984 views

By poetikiller57Apr 11, 20111 topic

The Duties and Responsibilities of Publishers

If youâve written great material and you need to take it to the subsequent level, you will have to discover several men and women to assist you reach success. 1 of the groups of people youâll will need support from are publishers. Aside from taking care of the printing, a publisher has many other duties and responsibilities. They've to take care of acquisition 1st and foremost. This basically indicates that they should evaluate and read a large number of manuscripts to se

Primary topic: Self-Publishing

Self-Publishing

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By Norma HollisRecently published1 topic

***The Voice of the Children

In my first career as an early childhood specialist I learned a lot about children and how they display their natural gifts and talents. The concept of natural gifts and talents was discussed somewhat in the classrooms of my early childhood education training however the true learning took place observing children in actual child care settings.

Primary topic: Communication Skills and Training

Communication Skills and Training

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By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***When Nervousness Makes Your Voice Quiver

Has this ever happened to you? You stand to give your speech or presentation; and, when you begin speaking what comes out of your mouth is higher in pitch and quivering to boot. So what is to be done? In most cases, nervousness is the cause of the quiver. (There are some voices, however, that quiver whether one is nervous or not.) There is a means of eliminating the quiver that works even when you are nervous.

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

5,983 views

By Liisa KyleRecently published1 topic

Get Organized - How to Manage Your Creative Ideas

It’s easy for creative people to generate a million ideas – but it’s much more challenging to keep track of them. If you find yourself vaguely remembering you had a killer idea for a soundtrack/iPhone app/film plot/painting but you’re stumped as to what it was, it's time to get organized. You owe it to yourself to take a few steps to organize your ideas by capturing them, managing them and reviewing them regularly. Step One: Capture Your Ideas

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Heather EagarDec 30, 20091 topic

How (And When) To Approach Your Company's Competitor For A Job

Say that you've been looking at a new prospective employer for quite a while. You're ready to apply, because this company has, quite simply, everything you've ever wanted. However, there’s only one problem, the company is your employer’s direct competition. This can seem like a problematic venture, but other than in very specific circumstances, you're entitled to the opportunity to look for a job with a competitor. But just to make sure that you approach the situation approp

Primary topic: Career Development

Career Development

5,982 views

By Jane SeavilleFeb 7, 20081 topic

Satellite TV Channels - Learn How To Get Satellite TV Channels

What are the channels that we can usually watch over a satellite TV? Probably, a lot have been asking on how they are able to receive a particular channel or even the entire channels of a specific language. If you want to know the directory of open channels on Sky Digital, you are free to do a search online. nnIf you want a receiver that will help you view free to air channels, then you must get an FTA receiver.If you are looking for English channels on satellite TV you could

Primary topic: Television and Radio Programming

Television and Radio Programming

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By Mika MaddelaRecently published1 topic

Will A Trial Separation Save Or Break Your Marriage? Find Out Here!

Many couples out there with a failing marriage question whether or not a trial marriage separation will make or break their marriage. If you are seriously thinking about whether or not you and your spouse should get separated, please read on. Many couples with failing marriage living under the same roof can not coexist with each other without fighting, arguing or even build more resentment between one another. If you have children, staying under the same roof with your spouse can do more hurt than good.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Denise PendletonRecently published1 topic

Mixed Messages...

Communication ~ it's such an important aspect of life and yet so few people really know how to communicate well. So many of us don't even realize we are poor communicators. Mixed messages are just one of many ways that people communicate poorly. Mixed messages occur when spoken words don't match a person's actions. Talk about crazy making... Being on the receiving end of mixed messages makes one shake their head and say "I don't understand". Many times we aren't even aware of in-congruent messages. We just know something doesn't feel right about the relationship.

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Robert LangardNov 3, 20071 topic

What Are The Symptoms Of Scar Tissue

When dealing with the word heal in this article we will think of that word in relation to scar tissue is loaded up on the location of a traumatic injury. The scar tissue known as fibrosis usually decreases the natural movement of the injured area and gives a “tethered” effect. A few other common joints that can be affected by fibrosis include the knee, hip, elbow, wrist, and ankle or should joints. When your tailbone is injured flexibility is decrease or restricte

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By Ed CaldwellJun 1, 20061 topic

6 Quick Tips on Improving Reading Recall

6 Quick Tips on Improving Reading RecallnnnDo you find yourself having to re-read a paragraph you just read? Do you have trouble remembering what you read just yesterday? Here are some easy exercises you can do to put a stop to this time wasting endeavor of information overload.nn1. Turn to the editorial page of your daily newspaper. Read the lead editorial. Whatâs the major point the editor is making? Is it reflected in the title of the piece? Rewrite the title to reflect

Primary topic: Speed Reading

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By Suzanne McKennaSep 4, 20091 topic

Success breeds Success!!

One of my daily mantras is that there is nothing like Success to breed Success! There is nothing like achieving a goal to really make you feel good and make you want to do more. Often I have found that when we set big hairy goals we get so over whelmed that we donât know where to start. The key is to start small. Start by setting some realistic goals which form part of your larger goal, ones you know you can achieve. The goal can be as simple as putting 15 minutes aside tom

Primary topic: Goal Setting

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By Marc SadoffRecently published1 topic

***Can hostile, aggressive angry people really change their behavior?

Anger Management skills can be helpful for people ranging from the mildly miffed to the violently vengeful. You do not need to be in a physically violent relationship to benefit from understanding and learning about communicating angry and hurt feelings constructively. Secondly, if you are scared of your partner’s angry behavior then reach out to your local shelter, to me, or call the National Hotline at 1 (800) 799-SAFE (7233) You can read about abuse at their website- www.TheHotline.org http://www.thehotline.org/is-this-abuse/abuse-defined/rnr

Primary topic: Anger Management

Anger Management

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By Michelle RiklanRecently published1 topic

Does your résumé have enough gravy or is it a dry turkey?

As we prepare for the holiday season, I find myself comparing my work to feast preparations. Is there a difference between a well prepared holiday feast and a microwaveable frozen dinner in a box?

Primary topic: Resume Writing

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By Michaiel BovenesRecently published1 topic

The Negative Ego: Transforming Enemy into an Ally

Contrary to popular belief, the most difficult relationship isn’t with our boss, mother-in-law, disgruntled neighbor, friend or spouse. However, if that were the case all of our relationship troubles could be solved by simply walking away. The truth is the most difficult relationship we all have is with our own ego. It is the nemesis of every serious spiritual student who desires to grow and become more conscious of their Divine nature; to live a greater empowered life.

Primary topic: Meditation

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By Margaret PaulRecently published1 topic

***Is It Important to you to be Healthy?

How important is your physical health to you? Of course, most people will say that they really want to be healthy, but what are you willing to DO to be healthy? And what are you willing to NOT DO to be healthy? In other words, what is more important to you than being healthy? Is more important to: • Eat fast food, or packaged, frozen and processed food, than take the time to cook healthy meals with fresh, organic healthy ingredients?

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Integrative Psychiatry Inc.Recently published1 topic

Adrenal Fatigue And How to Beat It

Your adrenal glands are two tiny pyramid-shaped pieces of tissue situated right above each kidney. Their job is to produce and release, when appropriate, certain regulatory hormones and chemical messengers. Adrenaline is manufactured in the interior of the adrenal gland, called the adrenal ...

Primary topic: Depression

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By Susan DerryRecently published1 topic

Change Your Perception Change Your Relationship

If you have difficulties in your relationship, your perspective may be part of the problem. Consider how you are looking at your relationship and how you are looking at your partner? Your perception of your partner and your relationship affects the reality that you experience. Thinking and believing that it was impossible to put a man on the moon, would never have resulted in Neil Armstrong standing on the moon.

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By John DuganJul 4, 20131 topic

Penis Self-Exam – Tips For Checking Out the Equipment

By now, most men have been instructed by their doc to perform a monthly penis self-exam in search of suspicious penis lumps or bumps. Sure, most men regularly give their Johnson a good going over in the bedroom; however, checking for lumps is likely the last thing on their mind. When it comes to the medical side of things, some men become anxious about what they may find and prefer to leave this to the medical experts. However, an annual visit to a urologist may not be enough

Primary topic: Men's Issues

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