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08.15.09
Posted in Gender Issues Center, Lifestyle Stuff, Looking Good at 12:46 pm by admin
Men’s breast enlargement, also known as Gynecomastia is where a man’s breast start enlarging similar to a woman’s. There are several different reasons and several treatment methods. Below you’ll find a few of the different types. Often, boys between the ages of nine and fourteen may see an increase in breast size, often this is attributed to the beginnings of adolescents and the breast will often reduce back to normal as puberty ensues. Approximately 30% can wind up with permanent breast enlargement problems and will need surgical or medical intervention. There are ways to reduce man boobs that you should know about. Pseudogynecomastia can be another problem and while it is not true breast tissue that is enlarging the breasts, it’s more adipose or fatty tissue that winds up depositing in the area. Often, exercise and diet changes may reduce the tissue, or some may choose to have liposuction cosmetic surgery. Still others may need cosmetic surgery to reduce flabby skin as well as the tissue within the breast. There is also the type of man boobs that happens to body builders or strength training athletes, this also doesn’t have much to do with real breast tissue but is usually due to steroid use, surgery is usually the answer to receive the flattened nipple effect. Many men experienced a glandular deposit somewhere in the nipple area or the areola. This often results in a puffy nipple area, and this is probably the most common form most men see. This is why they want to reduce man boobs. While many men will live with slight breast enlargement, others have it in a very severe case and will go through surgery to relieve the problem. Every one is different and while some men have a severe psychological response; slight enlargement or even the saggy skin from those who are older does not bother others.
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04.08.08
Posted in Gender Issues Center at 5:16 am by admin
Many people think that the only symptoms of menopause that you need to concern yourself with are the physical symptoms, but this is far from the truth.
There are certain psychological symptoms of menopause that affects a lot of women. Instead of being scared or worried about these psychological symptoms of menopause, it is important for you to know them, so as to know what to expect and how to handle them.
Such psychological symptoms may include:
Depression
There is the tendency of getting depressed every now and then when you are approaching your menopause. This depression in some women is as a result of the way they think about menopause. Some women have a very negative impression about menopause and this causes them to always feel depressed. For women who have a great sex life, they could be depressed thinking menopause is an end to the great sex they use to have. If you are one of such women, change your thinking because it isn’t true that menopause signals an end to a great sex life. You can still enjoy sex even when you get to menopause period.
Mood swings and emotional flare-ups
Many women approaching their menopause also experience mood swings and emotional flare-ups every now and then. While this can be unconsciously, in some cases it is caused by the negative impression women have about menopause. In a society like ours, the negative views people have about menopause hasn’t helped matters. Always think positively about menopause and this symptom will reduce drastically.
Other psychological symptoms of menopause include weepiness and memory lapses.
The absolutely best way of reducing these psychological symptoms of menopause is to fill your mind with positive thoughts about menopause. See menopause as a great stage in life that MUST come upon every woman. If you have negative thoughts about menopause, erase such thoughts from your mind.
Also, note that the more negative you think about anything in your life, including menopause, the worse you will feel. Negative thoughts can even lead to serious physical ailment, so always think positively about menopause.
By Bill Johnson
Menopause Stress
Menopause Diet
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04.05.08
Posted in Gender Issues Center at 11:05 am by admin
What if there are persons who want to use Cialis but are not quite sure of it as there is no source indicated to answer to their problems.Are you interested in this medication and really want to use it? Take a look at these:
1. What does Cialis treat?
Cialis is generally used to treat the difficulties in having and preserving an erection, encountered by men, which also beares the name of impotence.
2. What does Cialis exactly?
What Cialis does is creating some effects produced by some substances in one’s body, during the sexual arousal. This has as a result a growth of the blood flow into one’s penis. This is what an erection is: the increase of blood flow into the internal areas of the penis.
3. What is the difference between Cialis and other products used for treating the same problems?
The one difference between Cialis and some other products approved by ED is the fact that it persists longer in one’s body. Other differences regarding safety or effectiveness which could separate Cialis from other products of its kind have not been studied yet.
4. How should one take Cialis?
Cialis is ought to be taken orally before any sexual act, but it is not advisable to take it more than once a day. It is not necessary to take it after eatting. This is not compulsory.Some patients can support certain changes in the usage of Cialis. anyway one should consult his health care provider.
5.What are the side effects of Cialis if there are any?
Similar to any drug product, side effects may appear. The most frequent ones are:headaches, back pains, muscle pains, stuffy nose or indigestions. These generally persist in the body in between 12 and 24 hors. Problems related to vision have also been reported.
6.What are the facts you definitely need to know about Cialis?
-Cialis can be the cause of a sudden drop of one’s blood pressure, if taken along with nitrate medication or alpha-blocker medication( which are used to cure prostatic hyperplasia and also high blood pressure) any other than FLOMAX, 0.4 mg every day. One can feel dizzy, faint or have a stroke.
-One should consult his health care provider if taking Cialis because in the case of heart problems the doctor or health care provider must know when Cialis was last taken.
-One should know that after having used one talet of Cialis, the ingredients may persist in his body for more than two days in the case of liver or kidneys problems, or whenever using other treatment.
7.What should one say to his doctor if he considers it is necessary to take Cialis?
Taking into the fact that the sexual activity is ought to provoke a growth in the heart’s work, your doctor should definitely whether Cialis is or is not good for one’s heart.In the case of the heart disease named ‘left ventricular outlet obstruction’ from valvular issues or heart muscles enlargement side effects may appear: fainting, strokes or headaches. Patients who have suffered of heart diseases: anginas, heart failure or strokes, recently, should not take Cialis as long and painful erections may appear. This condition is extremely serious and needs urgent medical attention. In the case of an erection which lasts for more than 4 hours medical attention is needed.
8.What persons are forbidden to take Cialis?
Patients who are using nitrates(nitroglycer) or alpha blockers( excepting for FLOMAX) should not take Cialis because there may appear lower blood pressure which is the cause of fainting or even death in some cases.
9. What if the patient is taking other type of drugs?
In this case, one should discuss with his health care provider or doctor because he is the person who could best advice in this case. However, Cialis is not recommended for persons who are using Nitroglycerins or alpha-blockers.
10. How will one find Cialis?
Cialis can be found as oral tablets in 5mg, 10mg and 20mg strength.
In conclusion, we hope this article comes in hand for the persons who are intending to use Cialis because it is very important to take into account all the facts so that no problems should be en countered.
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03.28.08
Posted in Gender Issues Center at 8:08 pm by admin
Are you losing more than 20-100 strands of hairs a day? If your
answer is yes; you are part of 50 percent of the population
experiencing hair loss, but before you get alarmed there are
some changes in your body either conscious or unconscious that
maybe causing your hair to shed. Did you make a change in your
diet, Are you eating enough proteins and amino acids, Is your
body going trough a hormonal change (postpartum, thyroid),
Anemia, stress, medications etc.? It is advisable to consult a
dermatologist for anyone experiencing extreme hair loss. A
professional will evaluate all the possibilities and right
treatment for those with a more serious problem. Here are some
recipes that will act on the scalp by tightening it and helping
to avoid hair loss and promote hair growth. Caution: Make sure
recipes are not to hot before applying to hair or scalp.
1.Apply 2 tablespoons of warm olive oil to scalp, leave on for
10-30 minutes before washing hair.
2.Boil 2 cinnamon sticks in one cup of water apply to hair and
live on for at least 5 minutes then rinse off.( it will sting a
little).
3.Apply & massage vitamin E oil to scalp at least once a week.
It’s also helpful for dull hair lacking shine.
4.Increase your protein intake by taking multivitamins. Eat high
protein foods like meat, chicken, fish, eggs, dried beans,
grains etc.
5.Massage your hair with warm Castor and Almond oil once a week.
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03.25.08
Posted in Gender Issues Center at 6:01 pm by admin
Well isnt that the $64,000 question? The answer really is a
personal thing. There is no right or wrong answer, as long as
both parties are over the age of consent. If you were to
research the subject you would probably find that it is not
uncommon for people to be in a relationship where there is an
age gap. Sometimes there is quite a difference in the ages.
In some parts of the world it is not uncommon for young women to
marry older men. Everyone has their own opinions as to why a
young girl would marry an older man, especially one that is much
older than she is. You know the sort of thing, the girls are
gold diggers, trophy brides or mail order brides, etc. It is
also becoming more popular these days for older women to marry
younger men. Again some of these young men may be gold diggers,
but most people seem to think it is because the older woman
wants a toy boy. Whether like the older men they want to have a
trophy on their arm to show off to their friends or whether they
prefer younger men for their sex drive, these couples often find
their families and friends cant cope with their relationship and
often turn against them.
If you were to ask these young women why they would rather be in
a relationship with an older man, they are likely to tell you
that they are looking for someone who is serious about their
relationship. They think that young men dont want to settle down
and really dont know what they want. Younger men may also not be
thinking about a relationship leading to marriage, whereas an
older man has sown his wild oats already and will more probably
be looking for a serious relationship. Most women also think
that an older man will more likely have a better job than a
younger man (although we all know in this day and age that this
is not always the case!), therefore the older man will be the
better catch. Some women believe that older men wont break their
hearts the way younger men have done, they believe that an older
man will have the staying power for a long term relationship.
In the case of mail order brides, the young women are looking
for an older man to be involved in a long distance relationship.
In this instance they are looking for a man with a good job,
hence being able to afford to fly to the young womans country to
meet her. They hope that this long distance relationship will
lead to marriage. But what about love, after all that is usually
why couples marry, isnt it? It would appear not for the mail
order brides, they say that they want to be attracted to the man
they choose, but behaviour is more important. If a man acts like
a gentleman, they may in time find him attractive and eventually
fall in love with him.
Some women believe that older men know how to treat a lady and
believe that a younger man wont be as patient and is more likely
to stray. They also believe that an older man wont want to bed
everything with a pulse in a skirt. (Yeah I know most guys arent
worried about the skirt part these days!)
Personally, I dont think there is a problem with a big age gap
in a relationship. However having said that, I have to wonder
what on earth a 16-year-old girl and a 50-year-old man have in
common. Apart from an ageing man having a dolly bird on his arm,
I cannot conceive what she sees in him. Am I being harsh? He may
be a stud, the best lover ever, but how would a young girl know
that. She wouldnt have had so many sexual partners that she
would be able to assess him like that. Would she? Well I hope my
16-year-old daughters havent!!!
We all have different ideas as to what is acceptable to us. We
dont choose who we fall in love with, it just happens. So how
can we choose what age the person we fall in love with should
be? What is acceptable to me might be totally unacceptable to my
sister and most certainly would not be acceptable to my parents.
However, before we pass comment on anyone else, we should take a
close look at our family and friends around us. I know a young
girl who is 17 who is courting a 26 year old, now when her
parents found out they went ballistic. Well we all want what is
best for our kids, but hang on dont go throwing those stones
just yet. Her parents for example, what is the age difference
there? Well its about 3 or 4 years. What about grandparents? 5
years. Great grandparents? 7 years. Now no one told any of those
couples that they couldn’t see each other because of the age
difference, they all married and were together all their lives.
Of course if my 16 year old daughter came home and told me that
she was courting a 50 year old man I would flip out, but at 16
they are classed as adults and there is little or nothing that
you can do. If you lay down the law and tell them that they
cannot see the older person, then all you will do is push them
closer together. If you tell a teenager they arent allowed to do
something then that is exactly what they are going to do.
Perhaps if you leave it be and dont make a big thing out of it,
it might just all fizzle out. To a 16 year old, an older man
might seem like a good idea. After all hes experienced, he knows
how to treat a girl and when you go out he doesnt expect you to
hang around on street corners. But, these young girls will
realise that the kick or thrill they get with this older man
soon wears off. He wont be able to keep up with a young girl for
long. He wont want to go clubbing and partying all night.
As Ive said before there is no right or wrong answer to this
question, but I think that this debate will go on for a long
time. Does age matter? Surely the answer has to be that it
should only matter to the couple concerned. If they are happy
with the age gap then everyone else should respect their
feelings and wishes and leave them to get on with it. As parents
we can only be there to pick up the pieces.
Have a view on anything in particular? Why not share your
opinions with other people. Its a great way to get things off
your chest!
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03.21.08
Posted in Gender Issues Center at 8:17 am by admin
Soul Snacks are spontaneous time-outs: creative ways you can
nurture your spirit in 15 minutes or less.
Here’s a week’s worth, specially designed to help you infuse
this cold season with joy and warmth.
Day One Regardless of how you’re doing with your New Year’s
Resolutions, let us take this day to put a positive spin on
things. Ask yourself: In what ways is your life right on track?
What do you love about the way your life is right now? Record
your thoughts and insights in your journal. (An affordable
luxury to help you: Jennifer Louden’s Inner Organizer for 2004
at http://www.momscape.com/a/comfortqueen.htm )
Day Two Make sure your dollars are doing what you want them to
in this world. Check the evaluation of your favorite stores’
social and environmental performance here:
http://www.responsibleshopper.org (For more information, read
Eliza Bloom’s “How to Make a Difference with Your Dollars”:
http://www.momscape.com/articles/bloom/dollars.htm )
Day Three Start the “Generosity Game” in your neighborhood. It
all starts with a card inviting you to do a good turn for
someone - anonymously. Then you pass on the card, which invites
the kindness recipient to go perform a random act of kindness
for someone else. You can download and print the cards at the
Generosity Game website. The site also provides more information
on the game and fosters imagination on creative ways to make the
world a little nicer. http://www.generosity.org
Day Four A recent study indicates that a weekly talk with a
friend can be as effective against moderate depression as
counseling or antidepressants. Even if you’re not feeling blue,
call a friend who may be having a tough time. Meet her for
coffee or a jog through the park. Let her know how much she
means to you.
Day Five Put aromatherapy to work for you. Try an energizing
scent, such as orange - or a soothing scent, such as lavender.
Combine two drops of essential oil to a teaspoon of safflower or
canola oil, whatever’s on hand. Massage the blend onto your
pulse points. Another affordable luxury: you can download
aromatherapist Francoise Rapp’s “Spa Recipes for All Seasons”
for free here: http://www.momscape.com/aromalchemy
Day Six Treat yourself to a new magazine full of new recipes
that are just right for the season. Bon Appetit and Cooking
Light (if you’re watching your calories) are great choices. Get
good deals and free gifts on these magazines here:
http://www.momscape.com/a/bluedolphin.htm
Day Seven Brainstorm ways you can get away from it all in 15
minutes or less. Whether it’s an indulgent bath, a phone call to
a distant friend, or quiet time with a good novel, schedule one
of these “escape tasks” for today. Then call a friend and
encourage her to do the same.
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