Treatment For Stretch Marks At Home

Stretch Marks Treatment At Home And Outside

Skin does not bounce back if it's been stretched by rapid growth due to pregnancy, weight gain, or extreme weight loss. Instead, it becomes decorated by a form of scarring called stretch marks, or striae. striation stretch marks often start off as reddish or purplish in color and then become glossy skin that appears streaked in silver or white.

Stretch marks occur in the dermis, the elastic middle layer of skin that allows it to retain its shape. However, when constantly stretched, the dermis can break down leaving behind stretch marks.

Men and women can get stretch marks on several areas of their bodies, including the abdominal area, thighs, hips, breasts, upper arms, or lower back.
Dermabrasion, chemical peels, or laser surgery can be used to address unwanted stretch marks.
Over-the-counter stretch mark treatments are available. Ask your doctor to recommend one. And, if you are pregnant, discuss your concern with your doctor at the beginning of your pregnancy, before stretch marks develop, so that preventive treatment can be started.

Drinking plenty of water is acclaimed for its positive effects on the skin textures and opening the skin pores. Adequate hydration keeps your skin soft and less likely to develop stretch marks. Caffeine can increase your risk of stretch marks. If you're stuck on your caffeinated coffee or tea, make sure you balance the fluids. Drink just as much—or more—water as you drink coffee, tea, or soda. Stretch marks can also result from nutritional deficiency.

Be sure to consume foods that promote skin health: foods rich in zinc, such as nuts or fish; foods high in vitamins A and C, such as carrots and citrus fruits and milk; protein-rich foods, such as eggs.
It's best to be in the care of a surgeon or dermatologist. He or she can determine which treatment approach is best for you.

How To Keep A Relationship Fresh !

Take advantage of new technology; text and send e-cards.

With so many of us pressed for time, why not use technology to “keep in touch” during the day. A compliment, an affection or a quick “Hello, You are being thought of” via text can spark anyone’s day. E-cards are fast, and convenient. There are many sites that allow you to send them for free. You can find any type of sentiment from cute and funny, to serious and romantic or teasingly sexy. The bonus is that you can include a personal message along with it if you’d like.

Hold hands, hug and give quick kisses often.

Nothing is as good for the soul and the emotional health of a person as the human touch. As teenagers, we hold hands, give quick kisses as hello and goodbye and cuddle as we sit close. Why not keep that sense of youth no matter how old we are or how long we have been have together as a couple? Holding hands keeps a connection and closeness, no matter what we are doing. An enthusiastic hug uplifts us; a quick kiss says “glad to see you”.

Date often.

Make dates and anticipate them with excitement. Dress up and look your best. Discover a new cologne or perfume. Set the stage as if you are trying to “impress” the way you did at the beginning of the relationship. If your budget limits you to a rental movie at home, change it up. Set out cheese and crackers instead of the usual popcorn. Turn off the lights and let your fireplace illuminate the room. No fireplace? Candles do just as well. The point is to set the atmosphere of a date. The desire to look your best, feel your best and have the best time possible will rejuvenate those feelings of a first date.

Write old fashioned love letters.

There is nothing like the power of the written word. The idea that a person would sit and attempt to convey their feeling through words is not only a heart warming gesture, but one that can be renewed over and over again through each reread. When you need an emotional lift, you can revisit them and instantly get the emotional recharge. Rereading a partner’s love letters instantly brings you to the intensity when the relationship was young. Writing letters throughout the relationship tells your partner those feelings are still alive and well.

Praise, praise and thank you...and more praise.

Rather than concentrating on what he or she “doesn’t do anymore”, think about what he/she does. He may not bring you flowers as he did in the beginning of your courtship, but his consideration in packing your lunch or giving you some time with the girls is another type of “blossom”. If she doesn’t seem to be as affectionate as when you first dated, appreciate her watching the game with you, especially if she is not a sports fan. The saying “seeing your glass full or half empty” has validity. If we compliment people on what they DO, instead of harping on what they don’t, we’d be surprised how responsive a person can be. Being appreciated with a “thank you”, makes most people enthusiastic about doing more. Complimenting your partner on their qualities of patience or creativity will easily be a high point in their day. And with enough Thank yous and compliments, you never know. That bouquet of flowers might just follow.

Learn something “new” together.

Take dance lessons, take an art class or learn to ice skate together! Take a day trip to a new place neither of you have ever visited before. If you look back on your life, you probably connected with people whom you shared new events or experiences, something you experienced together for the first time. Those experiences create closeness. Find something that can be a “first” for the two of you. You might also develop a new interest the two of you can enjoy!

Make love often and with passion.

The beauty of a long term sexual relationship is that the intimacy builds over the years. That intimacy makes sex much more genuine, gratifying and fulfilling. It is also an area that is not often put high on the importance scale. Work, career, school, and kids often exhaust our energy so we find it hard to “be in the mood”. Make the intimate part of your relation a high priority.

Make time for “love sessions”.

Take time to “make love” rather than just have sex. Use candles, perfume, or whatever that is that get your juices flowing. Like all else in life, intimacy dies if it is not nourished. Feeding it with affection, compliments and time will make it something that feels less like an obligation at the end of a hard day, but something to look forward to.

Strengthen your art of conversation.

If you find yourself with “nothing to talk about anymore”, find something to start the conversation. Fill your partner in on the “funny “things that happened at work, the gossip; anything trivial and interesting. Remember, we all need to use our partners as a “sounding board”, but if that is the only conversation that we are having with our“significant other”, even the most sympathetic listener can have a breaking point. Make “sharing your day”, a pleasure event, not a dreaded evil.

Be a good listener.

There still is the time when your partner will need you to be there, just to listen. You have probably heard the joke a thousand times and heard the family issue twice that often, so listening to your partner is not always easy. The extra effort, however, can be priceless. Remember, often people don’t want their problems solved, just a shoulder to lean on. Taking away the burden of “fixing it”, might make it easier.

Take care of yourself; mind, body and spirit.

Be passionate about life. There is truth to the belief that if we nourish the child in us our spirits can stay young, even when our outer body doesn’t. Stay young in mind and spirit. Take care of your health, emotional and physical. It is much easier to keep a relationship young when you exude that aura yourself. Start by keeping yourself “young at heart”.

Keeping a relationship vibrant for years can be a challenge, but that doesn’t have to be a negative. As with all challenges, once achieved, the success becomes much sweeter, the accomplishment more exhilarating. That kind of energy is certain to give a kick start to anyone’s relationship! Tips"The couple who drinks together stays together." - C.J. Tillman

KISSING TECHNIQUES

The secret to great kissing involves listening to your partner's needs and being creative. Most of all have fun! Kissing can be intimate, playful, passionate, and arousing all at once. Whether you're a teen girl looking for kissing advice for boy kissing, or an adult looking for some new kissing excitement we've got some ideas that'll be sure the spice up any kissing experience. If you're a woman kissing a man, a girl kissing a girl, a boy french kissing a girl, we've got tips for you. Unfortunately we don't have any kissing pictures available on this website. Read below for a list of different types of kisses and kissing techniques.

1. The long kiss - this kiss combines mouth movement with tongue action, where you gently suck in while your tongue pushes back and forth. This kiss is quite intimate and is best done slowly and steadily.

2. The suspense kiss - this is where there is a build up before the actual kiss. Either a man and woman are unsure as to whether there will be a kiss, like at the end of a date, or two people will playfully avoid kissing until one or the other gives in after looking deep into eachother's eyes. It is most enjoyable because both the man and woman savor the moment of anticipation right before the kiss.

3. The wet kiss - the wet slobbery kiss is usually not recommended because people don't generally enjoy too much saliva all over their faces! It's important to control saliva so that your kissing partner isn't grossed out. Very wet kisses are only ideal for body kisses and oral sex.

4. The lip tickle kiss - this kiss involves running your tongue all along the top and bottom lips of your partner. This kiss is sensual because it's creative and slightly ticklish. It's sure to send chills of excitement down your love's spine!

5. The lip sucking kiss - this kiss involves sucking the top or bottom lip of your beau. It gives a suction sensation, which is less gentle than other kisses, but a little more adventurous and unexpected.

6. The tongue sucker kiss - this kiss is self explainatory in that you suck on your partner's tongue. You can spice things up a bit by increasing or decreasing how hard you suck so that your partners tongue goes in and out of your mouth.

7. The nibble kiss - this kiss is great for kissing the top or bottom of your partner's lips. You can nibble on the lower lip and then make your way along his or her cheeks to the neck and ears.

8. The toothy kiss - while your kissing your partner run you tongue along their teeth and explore the shape and feel of their teeth. This will make the kiss a little more interesting and stimulating!

9. The playful tongue kiss - your tongue is equally important as your lips and is a great tool to use while kissing! Use your tongue to playfully explore your partner's mouth. You can also flicker your tongue along your partners lips or against their tongue for a great sensation. You can also play tongue games while kissing your partner by moving your tongue in circles or horizontally back and forth.

10. Slow or fast kisses - changing the speed of your kiss adds extra fun while kissing your partner. Start out with slow sensual kisses and then unexpectedly speed up a little and vice versa. Keep your partner guessing as to what will happen next!

11. Eye contact kiss - keeping your eyes closed or open adds something different to each kiss. Make eye contact with your partner for a slow intimate kiss, or keep your eyes closed for a deep passionate kiss and let your imagination run wild!

12. The butterfly kisses - these kisses are fun and gentle. Simply give your partner numerous quick gentle kisses on the lips, face or body. It gives a light sensation and sparks a fun mood.

How to make a woman orgasm... and scream for more... every time!

How to make a woman orgasm... and scream for more... every time!

In a Four Part Series by Jeanette Harper

Part One Introduction Sex is a wonderful thing - I haven't met a person yet who would dispute this. Everybody loves sex, whether they like talking about it openly or not. One of the reasons you're reading this is because you enjoy sex and you would like to enjoy it more and have your partner enjoy it more. For all you males reading this, wouldn't you like to be known around town as the greatest fuck of all time? Or husbands and men in steady relationship - wouldn't you like your woman to be amazed at your new found sexual knowledge and have her beg you for more sex? Sex can be the greatest pleasure a person can ever experience - or a major disappointment. Surveys have shown that 75% of women fake orgasm every time, 15% faked it most of the time and about 9.5% said they occasionally faked it. Which leaves about 0.5% who said they never faked it. I know most of you men out there will find this hard to believe, but it's true. I'm a woman, I know. Women, by faking orgasms, are missing out on one of the most pleasurable experiences imagineable - but so are their partners. You will realize the difference once you have read this Playgal exclusive article. Both the male and females sexual pleasure increases to unbelievable new heights once you know how to bring a woman to an orgasm every time. Your woman will want you as never before - she will never want or need another man. And girls, if you want to have better sex, then teach your man what I am about to tell you. Most men I have met were anxious to learn how to satisfy women during sex. Each man I interviewed I asked 'What do you think makes a woman orgasm most during intercourse?' Most responses were along the lines of: 'Just putting my penis inside her gets her excited' - It may get your partner excited but it is not enough - no where near enough. 'She just loves me ramming her hard' - This is so far from the truth it is ridiculous! 'Fucking her fast' - Wrong! It is generally easy for men to become sexually aroused because his sexual organs are on the outside of the body and are easily stimulated. Men that are unfit mentally or physically can sometimes take longer to arouse, as do men that are bored with their partners. Do you know the main reason men get bored with their partners sexually? Could it be that the woman herself is bored because she is not getting sexual pleasure and therefore doesn't seem interested in sex as much. Sex would get boring if the pleasure is all one sided, don't you think guys? Imagine having sex every few days and never reaching an orgasm. Doesn't sound like much fun does it? Some men can get a woman worked into a sexual frenzy during foreplay, but then when it comes to intercourse .. the momentum doesn't continue and in most cases, both the man and woman don't know what is wrong. Then the woman finally pretends to have an orgasm because she wants the whole event to be over to end the boredom and/or pain. If a man doesn't know how to handle intercourse properly the woman will become bored and unsatisfied in the relationship, and look for other options. Most women will tell their men everything is great - just to keep them feeling like a man. The men usually are unsuspecting that there is a problem. But guys, it's not your fault - you're a man; how could you possibly know what it feels like? Only a woman really knows how to satisfy a woman. Only a woman knows the physical sensations of a woman's body. Most women don't like talking about it with their partners because it may make them feel less manly. Most literature is written about rough, ramming and hard sex, so why would anyone think sex should be different - most women think this is the way to have sex too. But I'm going to help you and your partner enjoy sex to its maximum over the next few editions of Playgal. Tease your Partner First Women like affection. They like to have their bodies gently caressed. Imagine yourself lying totally naked and 100% relaxed with hands slowly and gently touching your body. Try running your fingertips gently, so gentle you are barely touching your body along the inside of your own arm down to your hand. It tickles a bit but it feels nice, even if it feels like you need to scratch it a little. When making love with your partner you need to give their body a desire. Gently run your fingertips all over her body barely touching the skin. Do this for 3-4 minutes without touching the breasts or clitoris then slowly work your way up to her breasts but DONT touch her nipples. Circle her breasts with the palms of your hands and fingertips. You can occasionally kiss gently around her breasts but DON'T touch her nipples yet - touch below and above them but not on them. This will start to drive her crazy - you have created a desire for you to touch her nipples. You are not giving her something she wants. After a few minutes of teasing her very very softly touch her nipples. Then continue to circle the nipples gently with your fingers then gently lick once or twice next to each nipple but not on it. You are in total control - she is being driven insane by now. You have created an excitement and desire within her sexual being. Now when you feel she is ready - she will let you know it is time to move on to the next step .. The beginning of Intercourse, in PART 2, next month. Note to Part 1: It is important not to weaken and begin to grope and paw at her breasts and body and do not touch her clitoris in this teasing phase - it will only turn her off. The purpose is to create a want. Don't weaken - stay in control, this is only the warm-up for great love making.

Part Two Ready for Action! Now, you're both ready to go .. you're hard and ready, and she's giving you that look that says she wants it. You just want to plunge straight in - and she's cheering you on. DON'T DO IT! You haven't gone to all this effort to blow it all now, pardon the pun. Now - you've got to really start torturing her.. Touch your penis to the lips of her clitoris .. gently. Softly rub your penis over her clit, letting her know it's there, ready to enter .. if you want it to. You are now completely in charge, and in total control of the situation. You're going to tease her until she screams for you to put it in! Now, she's asking you to put it in .. but you don't. Keep teasing. She asks more urgently .. you still don't. You are in control, and she's loving it - not knowing when you're going to enter! Keep teasing, gently rubbing, even if she does scream for you to put it in. Only when she begins building towards orgasm to you move it further in .. just half an inch or so, very slowly, in and out. After a little while (staying in control!) move it slowly in a full inch .. gradually, keep increasing the amount you put it in, until it's almost the whole length. Remember, if you enter the entire length - ram it in - you will make contact with her clit, and this we don't want; the object is to tease her, make her want you to thrust all the way. The longer you tease her, and yourself, the more intense your orgasms will be. The Point of Surrender Now, she's quivering with desire. Speed up a little - not to ramming speed though - and it'll push her over the edge. She may scream, she may call at your name (hopefully!) or she may just whimper softly - but you'll know you've given her an orgasm. But keep going! Keep moving in and out, faster now; she'll orgasm again - more quickly now, with no need for teasing. You can sped up even more if you wish (and can) - but don't resort to 'ramming' her hard. She may have several more orgasms .. or only one more. Two to five is the norm, and this may be the first one she's had in a long time! If you've been able to keep going past the first one, that's great .. but even if you cum now, it will be one of the deepest and most incredible orgasms you yourself have ever had. Refine your technique; try to make yourself hold off longer and longer. It will enrich the sexual experience for both you and your partner. Note to Part 2: If you're both adventurous - and really willing to torture each other, wait until the point of orgasm and stop - dead. Withdraw, and lie down beside her.. then resume again later that or the next day. The anticipation will peak, until the next time you'll both be ready with hardly any teasing!

Part Three The Fantasy! Most of us, when it comes to sex, have a good imagination. We might fantasise about the woman who works in the office next door, someone who eats lunch at the same place we do, or even imagine ourselves playing out different roles that we usually perform. So - why not harness this natural power of fantasization for sex? If you're more excited and aroused, your partner will know it and go further herself. And, as long as she doesn't know what you're thinking, you can imagine anything. There are those, both men and women, who like to imagine themselves dominating their partner, or being submissive. This is perfectly harmless as long as it goes no further than the mind - or, if it does go further, with a partner who is attracted to the idea and wants to play out the other role. And don't let appearances fool you .. a sedate appearing person may have some very kinky thoughts bubbling undetr the surface; in fact, if a person is more self-repressed, it's more likely they'll be making up for it in their minds. .. vs. Reality You, and your partner, both probably have many secret little fantasies that you've always wanted to try. Although dressing up as King Tutankahmen and having your lover wait on you hand and foot may not be something you can confide in with someone you've just met, you can imagine yourself in that position .. and, when you reach a stage with someone where you feel you can trust each other, let her know about this litle fantasy .. and encourage her to tell you her own. If you do become open to each other's fantasies, it's important that you don't let them take over .. or you may find yourself resorting to kinkier and kinkier role-playing, until one day, you stop yourself and say 'Whoah! This is getting scary .. I'm getting out!' It's important to realise that although fantasies - and role playing - are a great adjunct to 'normal' sexual encounters, they can't replace them .. and, the more you indulge in fantasies to spice up your sex life, the more you will come to rely on them. Strike a balance - use the anticipation of an upcoming role-playing 'session' to fuel your desire; and maybe even run the fantasy through your mind until you can both no longer resist. In this way, you can get the most 'mileage' out of your imaginations.
Part Four Healthy Body - Great Sex! One of the biggest factors affecting the enjoyment of sex is the health of the body. Smoking cigarettes constricts the capillaries and blood vessels in the body, which restricts blood flow to the genitals and thus decreases sexual enjoyment; alcohol and other caffeine sources destroy vital vitamin B elemnts within the body, making us more lethargic. This lethargy and lack of physical vitality not only communicates itself to our partner during sex, but also comes across when we're on the look-out for a partner; it's ironic that the two most consumed items in a bar or night-club environment - alcohol and cigarettes - are the two greatest killers of good sex! Vitamin B, which is burnt up by the metabolising of alcohol, also makes us more relaxed - so while the alcohol is loosening us up on the one hand, it's destroying our Vitamin B levels. so when the alcohol has been metabolised from our bodies, we are VERY low on Vitamin B - and thus the hangover. Our bodies function best when they contain optimum levels of amino acids, nutrients and other chemicals required for the chemical lab we call a body. Unfortunately, modern lifestyles generally do not allow for the proper intake of such chemicals; and so, the moajority of the population is functioning improperly. So, YOU can stand out from the crowd by simply being healthier; you'll project an aura of energy and vitality that will make you feel great - and if you feel great, other people feel great about you. Getting Healthier More and more vitamins and other nutrients, and how they power our body, are being discovered every year. But the basics are:

Vitamin A: essential for good skin; gets rid of those pimples and other skin impurities. It improves you hair condition, and helps your vision, both night and day.

Vitamin B: actually a broad spectrum of Vitamins, including B1, B2, B6, B12, folic acid, niacin, inositol and pantothenic acid, among others. They are what's called synergistic, meaning that if you take too much of one type, it can make you deficient in the others; so you should take a B complex supplement every day (because B groups are water soluble, they must be replenished every day)

Vitamin C: Or ascorbic acid, assists the immune system. It should be taken with a lot of liquid. If you keep your doses high in this (say, 10,000 mgs a day) you're likely to reduce your risk of catching colds and flus.

Vitamin D: Also gotten from exposure to the sun, it helps the body to absorb and retain calcium. Vitamin D in itself needs fat or oils to be absorbed, so take it after a meal that includes some.

Vitamin E: Assists in the transport and efficient use of oxygen; more oxygen gets to your cells, particularly your brain. It's also called the 'sex vitamin' because it assists in the production of sex hormones.

These are the basic vitamins; however, one indespensible way to a healthy body has to be at least a minimum amount of exercise. Even if you work out lightly for half an hour every day or two, your body will function more efficiently, the blood circulate better, and your whole body function better with less stress.P And of course, let's not forget the best form of exercise - sex!