Relationships

Spice Up Your Sex Life: A Guide for Adventurous Women

New relationship sex and sex-on-the-fly may burn up your sheets, but as routine and increased comfort levels settle in it can be hard to keep things hot in the bedroom. What’s a frisky girl to do? Try out these strategies to reignite your sex life and feel free to share your own with the lisaliving community. One easy way to keep sex hot and keep your partner guessing is to initiate sex in…
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Relationships

Bad Sex? How to Talk about It.

We have been taught that sex is something that can only be discussed in certain areas, with certain people or groups and at certain times – from a young age we have been wired to withhold. It is no wonder it is difficult to talk about sex with our partners!  Today, right now, is the time to rewire, reboot and resuscitate your sex life. It is strange that something that so definitively and…
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Nutrition

Ginger: The Universal Medicine

By Sabrena Salahudeen This spicy root vegetable, also known as a rhizome, is considered in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, to be the universal medicine in all ancient prescriptions. Ginger is found in all tropical and sub tropical environments throughout the world. This natural stimulant is used medicinally for digestion, circulation, nervous system and respiratory system. As a complete cleanser…
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Nutrition

Papaya: Good for Asthma, Coughs and Indigestion

By Sabrena Salahudeen Papaya, or pawpaw, is native to Central America. Throughout the migration of this succulent plant, papaya leaves were used to wrap tough meat in order to soften it. Papaya seeds are renowned for killing off intestinal and parasitic worms. The peppery papaya seeds, once sun dried, act as a substitute for black pepper. Within Chinese medicine, papaya is known for its warming…
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Nutrition

Cherry: A Healing Fruit

By Sabrena Salahudeen Cherries – a relative of the plum family – are an extremely healing and juicy fruit that contain medicinal, nutritional and culinary benefits. Bing and Lambert cherries are the most commonly eaten. Availability begins early June until late July. However picking too early might cause a nasty surprise as certain cherry fruit fly larvae that nest within the fruit cause these…
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Relationships

Orgasms II: Making it Happen

In Part I of Orgasms we discussed the range of orgasmic experiences and highlighted that the brain is really our most powerful sex organ. However, some women have never experienced an orgasm, so we will now consider some approaches to learning how to orgasm. No single sexual act will guarantee an orgasm each and every time for each and every person. This is because we are each unique (thank…
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Nutrition

Thyme: An Excellent Source of Iron and Calcium

By Sabrena Salahudeen This herb, whether fresh or dried, is a must-have in every kitchen. Not only does it lend a delicate scent, it packs a punch as an excellent source of iron, manganese, vitamin K, and a good source of calcium and dietary fiber. The volatile oil, thymol, is known for protecting all cell membranes from damage, especially the cell membranes within the brain, kidneys and heart…
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Relationships

Orgasms Part I: What is it?

Orgasm is the stage of human sexual response which is often marked by a release of tension and heightened sexual pleasure. Orgasms usually involve involuntary muscle spasms, blood flow to the genitals, heightened sensitivity, increased heart rates and hormone release. They may also include ejaculation in both men and women, a visible sex flush and a subsequent state of deep relaxation. Though…
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Nutrition

Avocado: The Perfect Fruit

By Sabrena Salahudeen The health community considers avocados to be the perfect food. Although native to Central and South America since the 17th century, the avocado is cultivated worldwide in tropical and subtropical countries. This creamy rich fruit has the perfect ratio of proteins, good carbohydrates and good fats.  Healthy Benefits Oleic acid found in avocados help lower LDL cholesterol and…
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Makeup

Add a Little Drama with a Set of Falsies

By Samantha Fayman Whenever you want to add a little glam or drama to your look there is no better way than a set of falsies – they widen and enlarge the appearance of the eye and create a focal point for your face.  The challenge with false lashes is applying them.  Most people just aren’t comfortable doing that on themselves.  And don’t fret; this is a challenge even for…
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