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		<title>BEING THE SINGLE WOMAN AT 30</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[So you’re at the big three-O (read: 30) and you’re still single!!! Sounds like fun, or does it? Hmmmmmm…
This could be tricky business, being single at 30 and all. You may be the only one who fits the bill. Chances are that most of your girlfriends are floating in marital bliss by this age.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So you’re at the big three-O (read: 30) and you’re still single!!! Sounds like fun, or does it? Hmmmmmm…</p>
<p>This could be tricky business, being single at 30 and all. You may be the only one who fits the bill. Chances are that most of your girlfriends are floating in marital bliss by this age.</p>
<h3>Are You Like Carrie Bradshaw?</h3>
<p>She’s the smart, successful one. She’s suave. She’s the woman who rules the streets. You’re like Carrie Bradshaw from ‘Sex And The City’. But then again, you moan “Carrie hooks up too!” (Awwwww)</p>
<h3>The Complete Woman?</h3>
<p>Unfortunately we live in a world where the woman’s completeness is measured by the social status of the man she <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1433" style="padding:3px;" title="being single at 30" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/being-single-at-30.jpg" alt="being single at 30" width="218" height="218" />chooses. Shallow, we know! But who’s going to deny it, eh?</p>
<h3>Family and Friends Play Cupid</h3>
<p>This is perhaps the worst part of the deal. Almost everyone around you is trying to set you up. They’ll try to find you the prospective ‘man’ who will fit into your life so perfectly – Your Mr. Perfect. If not that, they’ll at least try to set you up on a date; regardless of however the men look or talk.</p>
<h3>Your Friends Are Married</h3>
<p>Since all your friends are married, the only question you’re likely to hear when you’re around them at parties and get-togethers is “So, when do we hear wedding bells?”The easiest thing to do is to ignore these questions. Well, we don’t say that it will be easy; but it’s worth it. It’s better than going out with the ‘wrong’ men.</p>
<p>Remember not to pitch yourself against any of them. A slight tinge of jealousy is natural; but don’t get carried away by it.</p>
<h3>Lonely – I’m Miss Lonely</h3>
<p>Man is but a social animal; and in all likelihood a woman is bound to get lonely without a companion. Keeping this in mind, it would be good for you to get involved with a social group of some sort; which would also serve as a good platform for you to interact with some more men *wink wink*.</p>
<h3>Go Girlfriend</h3>
<p>Well, we believe no one does it better than your girlfriends. Ensure that you’re in touch with all your female friends. There’s nothing that a little retail therapy and night out with the girls cannot solve. So ‘girlfriend’ therapy works the best.</p>
<h3>Keep In Mind</h3>
<ul>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Remember your reasons for being single. What seems more enticing? The tag of ‘being single’ or waiting for the right person?</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"> Ensure that you have a support system in place that helps you. Include some more single friends into your system; and this would help you feel like you fit in, instead of sticking out like a sore thumb.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"> Enjoy your single-hood while it lasts; because when you’re married, this time will never come back. Cheers!</li>
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		<title>THE RULES OF LOVE – FOR WOMEN</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:16:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The flowers were blooming. The sun was shining bright. The birds were singing. The sky was that perfect &#8216;blue&#8217;. The world seemed to be in your favor; as you walked up to the man of your dreams. He looked at you and smiled that perfect smile. You could swear you say a twinkle in his [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The flowers were blooming. The sun was shining bright. The birds were singing. The sky was that perfect &#8216;blue&#8217;. The world seemed to be in your favor; as you walked up to the man of your dreams. He looked at you and smiled that perfect smile. You could swear you say a twinkle in his smile.</p>
<p>You look deep into those blue eyes; and your heart skips a beat. He opens his mouth to speak. You hold your breath. Finally, like music to your ears, he says the three words you&#8217;ve waited to hear for so long.</p>
<p>Falling in love is so beautiful and so EASY!!! Staying in love – Now that&#8217;s where the problem arises!</p>
<p>Take our advice, woman! Keep these rules in mind; and stay happily in love. (Well, we don&#8217;t guarantee it, but it&#8217;s worth <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1419" style="padding:3px;" title="rules of love for women" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/rules-of-love-for-women-300x199.jpg" alt="rules of love for women" width="291" height="193" />the try!)</p>
<h3>Doubting Thomas</h3>
<p>Well, well, well! Don&#8217;t shy away because we hit the nail on the head. You can&#8217;t go around questioning him all the time.</p>
<p>“Where were you?”<br />
“Who were you with?”<br />
“Why are you so late?”<br />
“Why do you have a mullet?”<br />
“Why on earth would you want more tattoos?”</p>
<p>We&#8217;re going to break this down for you; and we&#8217;re going to do the harsh way. No sugar coating for you!<br />
When you ask him all these questions, all he hears is &#8216;Where blah&#8230;blah&#8230;blah&#8230;?” “Who blah&#8230;blah&#8230;blah?” The moment he hears a statement that begins with a &#8216;wh&#8217; question; he is most likely to switch off in the head. Stop interrogating him like he is a murder suspect; and let him breathe a little.</p>
<h3>Why isn&#8217;t he calling? * sob sob *</h3>
<p>So you had a great first date. The guy is a banker, sings in a band on the weekends, knows how to shake a leg, and is great looking. He&#8217;s the best date you&#8217;ve ever had. You thought you guys hit it off well, but now he just isn&#8217;t calling you.</p>
<p>Get over it woman! If he isn&#8217;t calling you, maybe he just isn&#8217;t into you. Get your bags, wear those heels; and move on!!! Like the &#8216;He&#8217;s Just Not Into You&#8217; star Scarlett Johansson put it, &#8216;If he doesn&#8217;t want you, then he isn&#8217;t worth it.&#8217;</p>
<h3>You give some respect, You take some respect!</h3>
<p>That&#8217;s the way the game works. You got to &#8216;communicate&#8217;. Tell him if something bothers you. Don&#8217;t expect him to decode it like he&#8217;s some Mayan god. He is no mind reader. He&#8217;s just your sweetheart. Talk to him, let him get to know you better.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t let this get one sided. He may be a man, but he needs to talk his heart out sometimes as well. Create opportunities for him to talk to you sometimes. Trust us on this one, when your man finally begins to talk, you&#8217;ll be surprised at how much can flow out of there. And you thought you talk too much!!!</p>
<h3>Superman To The Rescue</h3>
<p>This one might seem like stating the obvious; but men have always liked to feel like the superior ones, when it comes to being the provider. They want to feel like the one&#8217;s who are meant to protect their damsels in distress. It all began with Adam and Eve; and Eve being created from his ribs. The whole idea being that he would have to protect her. When you&#8217;re battling an idea that is as old as the existence of this world, there&#8217;s not much you can do, is there?</p>
<p>We don&#8217;t mean that you go around batting your eyelashes the whole day. But doing that once in a while didn&#8217;t hurt anyone, did it! Let him believe that you need him around while doing certain tasks. Let him feel like Superman.</p>
<h3>I Am Your Wondergirl</h3>
<p>So you know that he likes to play &#8216;Superman&#8217; sometimes; but that doesn&#8217;t mean the other end of the spectrum doesn&#8217;t exist. Remember how he likes to talk bout &#8216;issues&#8217; sometimes now. You got him onto it, didn&#8217;t you!</p>
<p>So when he&#8217;s talking about things that mean a lot to him; like problems at his workplace, arguments with his mother, the Yankees losing a game – be there for him. Hold his hand. Let him know that he has a strong woman who&#8217;ll take care of him, when he isn&#8217;t in his game! Doing this will let the power equation be balanced as well. He&#8217;s happy and so are you!</p>
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		<title>Relationship problem advice in marriage</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 10:51:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marriage is the most beautiful as well as dynamic step taken by two individuals. Marriage cannot be termed as license for some pleasures. It is a huge decision that comes with lot of responsibilities. No doubt that it is the happiest phase as; it introduces the person who loves you the most. You cannot marry [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Marriage is the most beautiful as well as dynamic step taken by two individuals. Marriage cannot be termed as license for some pleasures. It is a huge decision that comes with lot of responsibilities. No doubt that it is the happiest phase as; it introduces the person who loves you the most. You cannot marry someone just because he or she is very beautiful. Marriage is a union between two hearts, which love to spend time with each other. This journey can never be smooth, every relation has to experience some roller coaster rides. In fact, you understand the person best during adversities.</p>
<p>Every couple on earth faces trouble handling their relation at some point of time. In such situation, it is necessary to sit back and communicate with each other. Just going apart from each other is no great solution to the problem. People seek consultants for their <strong>relationship problem advice</strong>. But many times, these consultants give a different outlook to the problem. This complicates the troubled mind of couples. Instead, it is better that both of you sit and sort out the problem. When two individuals are involved in any relation- no one can understand their feeling towards each other<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1363" style="padding:3px;" title="relationship problem advice" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/relationship-problem-advice-300x300.jpg" alt="relationship problem advice" width="208" height="208" /> expect them. They know each other the best and hence it is better to let them handle their problems. Involvement of friends and well wishers complicate the problem.</p>
<p>In this article, we will simply suggest some <strong>relationship problem advice</strong>, so that you can improve your relation. When two individuals are in love with each other, they tend to neglect their partner’s flaws in the initial phase. As the time passes by, these flaws come in limelight, they becomes a matter of concern. Small things like placing things at right place, coming late, sleeping till late, etc turns into main subjects for fights. These things can be sorted with numerous ways such as:</p>
<h3>Accept the person:</h3>
<p>It is very much necessary to understand the person’s likes, dislikes, and opinions. Accept the person as they are, changing an individual for your convenience will do no good to your relation. Sometimes a person may do certain thing for your happiness that never means he is likes it doing every time. Thus, never force someone to do anything for your happiness. Let them understand your feeling and act according to their wish.</p>
<h3>Have trust:</h3>
<p>Trust your partner the most as, small mistrust can shatter your <a title="Couples Counseling Leads To Good Relation" href="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/couples-counseling-leads-to-good-relation.html">relation</a>. Do not spy your partner and bombard them <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1364" style="padding:3px;" title="relationship advice for married couples" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/relationship-advice-for-married-couples-300x224.jpg" alt="relationship advice for married couples" width="225" height="168" />with questions like- where are you going? With whom are you going? And why are you going? Etc&#8230; Let your partner feel the responsibility of informing you with the updates. Even you be responsible and tell them about your daily schedules. Never hide anything from your partner. They have whole rights to know all the updates in your life.</p>
<h3>Bend sometimes:</h3>
<p>Saying ‘sorry’ or staying calm never means that you are wrong. It is just that you do not want the problem to be stretched. When you know that your partner is frustrated and agitated, stay calm and wait for him to be relaxed. Talk to him and check out the intensity of the problems. Do not always be ready to involve in their problem. Sometimes, they might just need you to listen and listen.</p>
<h3>Togetherness:</h3>
<p>Sometimes you desire to spend ample of time with your loved one, but due to hectic schedule it becomes impossible <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1365" style="padding:3px;" title="marriage relationship tips" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/marriage-relationship-tips-300x225.jpg" alt="marriage relationship tips" width="247" height="185" />for you. However, understanding partner you have, do not take them for granted. Take out some time for them and do things together. Help them in clearing tables at night, make breakfast with them, workout together, drive to work place with each other are good options to spend time with them.</p>
<h3>Care:</h3>
<p>Many times either of the partners is not able to show concern and is thus misunderstood by the partner. See, do not expect every time for others to understand your feeling. Sometimes it is essential to show that you care and he or she is very much important to them. Just waking up them, checking out their necessities, having an eye on their diet, or introducing them to good habit will make them realize that you care for them.</p>
<p>Simple things make life beautiful and happier. Watch the sunset together or walk together in moonlight- these inexpensive gifts will give your partner priceless happiness. Love your partner unconditionally and you won’t need any <strong>relationship problem advice</strong>.</p>
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		<title>Teen Relationship Advice</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 06:10:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In our childhood, we share almost everything with our parents, but as we grow- things are not that same. Our life starts splitting with many people. Many people enter our life and everyone has their own importance. Apart from our parents, various people such as siblings, teachers, and friends start entering our life. We cannot [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In our childhood, we share almost everything with our parents, but as we grow- things are not that same. Our life starts splitting with many people. Many people enter our life and everyone has their own importance. Apart from our parents, various people such as siblings, teachers, and friends start entering our life. We cannot share the same level of chemistry with every individual in our life. Every individual has his or her own characteristics and thus sometime we gel up with the person or sometimes we drift ourselves from that person.</p>
<p>With all these existing people in our life, in our teens we meet someone special. We never know what is so special about this person, but he becomes an important part of our life. Many times we are not able to share certain things with any person in our life. But we are able to share anything with this someone special. It is the requirement of age and occurring natural changes in our life that we get bonded with this someone special. This relationship is very special and <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1356" style="padding:3px;" title="teen relationship advice" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/teen-relationship-advice-300x199.jpg" alt="teen relationship advice" width="272" height="180" />thus it needs to be protected from every evil. Hey! Relax evil does not relate to any spirit, they are crumbled thoughts, which spoils any healthy relation. Thus, we need to take some extra care for healthy relations. In this article, we will share some <strong>teen relationship advice</strong> that will help us in maintaining healthy relation with our loved ones.</p>
<p>This <strong>teen relationship advice</strong> will prevent you from scrambling any relation. They will protect relation from suffering any stress. Emotional stress is the most dangerous for health, thus follow some basic principles in any relation to keep it healthy and strong.</p>
<h3>First advice- Respect</h3>
<p>In any relation, you need to have respect for each other. The teenagers are usually very excited and passionate about everything in life. But sometimes, in excitement they take wrong decision. In the teen relationship, you should have immense respect for each other. Respect each others thoughts and values. The interactions about many things will leave a long lasting impression on the relation. Sometimes your thinking won’t match with your partners, but in such condition you need to sit back and keep yourself in their shoes. We cannot live with any person without respect.. And most importantly respect your relation.</p>
<h3>Second advice- Trust</h3>
<p>Unless and until you do not trust your partner, the relation will just be burden or obligation. Trust your partner and <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1357" style="padding:3px;" title="Trust" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Trust-260x300.jpg" alt="Trust" width="179" height="207" />create healthy atmosphere in your relation. Spying your partner or showing distrust in your partner will do no good to your relation. Thus, trust your partner in all aspects of life. It is very well said &#8211; <a title="Trust Is The Basic Ingredient Of A Relationship" href="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/trust-is-the-basic-ingredient-of-a-relationship.html">trust</a> a person so much that he does not even think of breaking your trust.</p>
<h3>Third advice- Faithful</h3>
<p>Be faithful to your partner. According to me that being faithful is the least thing you can give to your partner. I mean if you cannot be faithful to your partner, then there is no use of staying in the relation. Share everything with your partner and be honest to them. Knowing any thing about your partner from third person is very painful. This creates lot of misconception. Never cheat your partner- cheating is the most painful things that can happen to any person. And many times, it is very difficult to overcome this pain. Some people become rigid and cold, while some become more fragile. To prevent this, share talks about your expectation and vice versa. Realize the importance of your partner and do not take them for granted. Cracked faith cannot be ever mended.</p>
<h3>Fourth advice- believe in yourself</h3>
<p>It is very much important to believe in yourself. As this is something you need to develop by your own. Stick firm to your beliefs and principles. Do not sacrifice your principles and values. Make them understand that it is very much essential for you to value your beliefs. Stay away from drugs, unprotected sex, and addictions. Never even try them to make your partner happy. This is the worst thing you can do in any relation. A relation is not just about being physical with each other. Being in relation is a beautiful experience; just preserve the beauty, innocence, and brightness of your relation.</p>
<p>I hope that this <strong>teen relationship advice</strong> keeps your relation healthy and happy.</p>
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		<title>Menopause symptoms: Women’s middle age dilemma</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:29:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Menopause, this no disease, its transition from one phase of women’s life to another. Menopause is a natural process, it happens to each and very women in her middle age. This is because ovaries gradually stop producing eggs, as the female hormones of estrogen and progesterone gets very secreted very less and this leads menstruation [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Menopause, this no disease, its transition from one phase of women’s life to another. Menopause is a natural process, it happens to each and very women in her middle age. This is because ovaries gradually stop producing eggs, as the female hormones of estrogen and progesterone gets very secreted very less and this leads menstruation cycle disrupt, then less frequent and gradually stopping altogether. This also means you are not at risk of getting pregnant. And every months stomach ache and back ache and all those uncomfy times are gone… wow!</p>
<p>See some women’s don’t like that there menopause coming up, as there bodies change and for some as I mentioned earlier its good time.</p>
<p><strong>Menopause symptoms</strong> are caused by changes in progesterone and estrogen levels.</p>
<h3>Menopause symptoms:</h3>
<p>Some experience sudden halt, but more commonly women experience menopause coming over slowly in time. Menstrual period cycle affects, periods may be widely spaced or vice versa and happen more closely. This Menopause symptom can last one to three years before the menstruation ends completely.<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1231" style="padding:3px;" title="Menopause symptoms" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Menopause-symptoms.jpg" alt="Menopause symptoms" width="212" height="212" /></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Common symptoms:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Hot flashes</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Skin flushing</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Heart pounding or racing</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Night sweats</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Sleeping problems (insomnia)</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Depression</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Mood swings</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Dry skin and hair</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Anxiety</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">bone density loss</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Other symptoms:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Decreased interest in sex, possibly decreased response to sexual stimulation</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Forgetfulness (in some women)</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Irregular menstrual periods</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Mood swings including irritability, depression, and anxiety</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Urine leakage</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Fibroids</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Vaginal dryness and painful sexual intercourse</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Vaginal infections</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Joint aches and pains</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;">Irregular heartbeat/ palpitations</li>
</ul>
<h3>Menopause Weight gain:</h3>
<p>A 3- year study of fit women, who were nearing menopause, had findings that there is an average gain of five pounds, during premenstrual and menstrual pause of the three years. Hormonal changes and aging are both possible factors in this weight gain.</p>
<p>As women ages, generally they tend to gain weight. Though it this is not inevitable. And also after menopause weight gain, you can minimize weight. It is generally in years after 35, that maintaining the usual weight gets difficult and the waist is increasing. In weight gain in menopause its harder to loose and more over it all gets accumulated in abdomen and hips and thighs.</p>
<p>Balancing hormones is the key factor for loosing excess weight and or even maintaining weight. The imbalance of hormones is caused by perimenopause and menopause. Therefore it is vital for your success in maintaining a healthier weight you need to be diligent about maintaining diet, nutrition’s, and healthy lifestyle. Hormones effecting weight gain is closely related, as hormones are not balanced, specially with too much cortisol or too little of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone, causing you to gain weight.</p>
<p>Adding to woman’s plight and difficulty in weight loss at times is Insulin resistance and even stress during menopause. Insulin resistance happens when a woman’s bodies improperly switch every calorie into fat; this is an intense case of estrogen correction. Overtime, your body defies the insulin produced in blood stream and therefore occurrence of weight gain.</p>
<p>Stress is also a causative factor to menopause weight. High stress, when your body experience, your body gets into panic mode, in this state body is preventing weight loss. Basically, the reason for the weight gain during the stress is that body begins to accumulate food in form of fats since the stress hormones cortisol which is in high levels signals the body that you would not be eating again for some long time. These are collection of stored calories and fats together result in weight gain. Stress hormones leading to weight gain is a regular problem among women.</p>
<p>Also there is a study which gives evidence that weight gain after menopause, has shown signs of increases in breast cancer risk. Statistics shows that women who gain weight surplus of 20 pounds after menopause, there is an increase in them having a breast cancer risk by nearly 20 percent. Also it was noted that, if there is losing of weight after menopause, chances can reduce of breast cancer risk.</p>
<p>For loosing weight gained during menopause, you need to be hardworking and very much determined in first case. Reversing this weight gain, follow strict healthy eating practices have active lifestyle and keep up a routine.</p>
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		<title>Ascend From Sexual Problems With Surrogacy</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The concept of sexual surrogate was introduced by William Masters and Virginia E Johnson in the year 1970. Sexual surrogate helps the people to solve their sexual problems by behaving like a partner which helps in sharing physical and emotional intimacy. This therapy may not include sexual intercourse, in order to achieve the remedy for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The concept of sexual surrogate was introduced by William Masters and Virginia E Johnson in the year 1970. Sexual surrogate helps the people to solve their sexual problems by behaving like a partner which helps in sharing physical and emotional intimacy. This therapy may not include sexual intercourse, in order to achieve the remedy for the patient these therapists are certified in the fields of psychology, counseling, sexuality etc they work with other therapists to help the patient. Sexual healing and touching, relaxation techniques, social skills, positive thinking etc are often the parts of this therapy. Most of the surrogates are females while some of them can be males which are an exception. The basic techniques of sex surrogate are to listen, talk, and demonstrate to help the patients to come out from sexual problems.</p>
<h3>Who look for surrogates?</h3>
<p>Delayed ejaculation, impotence, low levels of arousal &amp; desire, feelings of shame, premature ejaculation, adult virginity etc these problem can happen with anyone but many of them have hope to have a child. These people look for surrogates according to an expert in U.S the people from the age of 18 to 85, single, students, and physically <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1114" style="padding:3px;" title="sexual surrogate therapy" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/sexual-surrogate-therapy.jpg" alt="sexual surrogate therapy" width="238" height="285" />challenged people etc look for surrogates. They often come for therapy and try to find the solution of their problem and discuss with experts and get the solution as surrogacy to have a child. This will help them to maintain and develop sexual potential, there can be many sexual problems, but the method of surrogacy will help people to improve sex life.</p>
<h3>Role of Surrogates</h3>
<p>It is not necessary that a surrogate should be a teacher or a guide, it is important that she should be an ideal women and her lead role is to behave compassionate, loving, gentle, and caring etc, she should be an expert to guide you on healthier and happier life. Generally “everyday looking” women are surrogates and training, experience; insight attitude should be her key factors in case of handling a patient.</p>
<h3>How much time it takes</h3>
<p>The treatment is dependent on the needs of the clients, it lasts minimum for four months and depends upon the type of problem, and some sexual problems are deep and need time to change the psychological issues so they need time to help the patient to come out from the problem. The surrogate should meet with the client at least once in a week to bring progress in the treatment.</p>
<h3>Misconceptions about surrogacy</h3>
<p>There are many misconceptions about surrogacy the foremost is people think that surrogates are prostitutes. According to experts prostitution is entertainment which focuses only on sex and the release of sexual tension of the client. But sexual surrogacy is a type of healing with communication and education which a person gives to clients. Surrogacy is not prostitution it is help and healing for the people who are unable to give birth to child because of some reasons.</p>
<p>The sex therapy gets a unique perspective because of surrogacy. It is a method to deal with various sexual issues and this is a best treatment to deal with the sexual related problems. Anger, stress, frustration, rejection etc are the main problems to which block the erection in males. Some problems are psychological while some are birth related problems so it doesn’t mean that a person can not enjoy his sexual life, there is a solution of this problem, and that is “Surrogacy”.</p>
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		<title>Is Your Friendship Turning Into Love?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Friendship is the foundation of every relation but what if this foundation of friendship turns into love? It is sometimes difficult for you to express yourself when you have moved away from naughty friendship to romantic love. To know yourself in much better way there are some signs which will give you a glance about [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Friendship is the foundation of every relation but what if this foundation of friendship turns into love? It is sometimes difficult for you to express yourself when you have moved away from naughty friendship to romantic love. To know yourself in much better way there are some signs which will give you a glance about your romantic feelings in your mind for your good friend which may help you to build a great future.</p>
<h3>Know the body language</h3>
<p>This is a big indicator to know what’s going on in your friend’s mind. Read the mind of your friend in simple ways like if he/she is trying to touch you more than normal than he/she wants to see you in a new way. Give attention to the gestures look for the eyebrows if they are raised when you are saying something this means his/her full attention is on your talks <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1118" style="padding:3px;" title="when friendship turns to love" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/when-friendship-turns-to-love-300x179.jpg" alt="when friendship turns to love" width="337" height="201" />and conversation, this shows that he/she is getting attracted towards you and want to move ahead of friendship.</p>
<h3>Know the feelings</h3>
<p>If your friend is getting jealous of you when you are getting attracted towards someone else then it is love because jealousy is a side effect of love. Look out of more signs in yourself are you day dreaming of your friend, and you want to spend more time with him/her, and sometimes you also imagine to have physical relations with your friend then you are in love. This chemistry is an essential part of love relationship. If these feelings are coming in your mind and you want to see your friend in a different relations then no doubt love is in the air.</p>
<h3>Observe and listen</h3>
<p>Listen to your friend carefully is he/she using the words like “we” and “us” instead of “me” and “I” then he is thinking of you and him spending future together. When your friendship turns into love then the thinking changes from both the sides. Observe, listen, care, etc are the signs of turning friendship into love. So go ahead, open up, and express yourself freely.</p>
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		<title>Secrets Of Hale And Hearty Relationships</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:05:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you lend your conversation into an unexpected argument? This sometimes leads to separation and unpleasant circumstances. It is very necessary to know the signs to maintain a healthy relationship by putting some more efforts, when you will come to know where you are lacking you will give more time to and understanding to your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you lend your conversation into an unexpected argument? This sometimes leads to separation and unpleasant circumstances. It is very necessary to know the signs to maintain a healthy relationship by putting some more efforts, when you will come to know where you are lacking you will give more time to and understanding to your relations rather than to break it. A healthy relationship is very indispensable with a loved one to live a happy life.</p>
<h3>Trust is the base of healthy relation</h3>
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<p>It is a key constituent to build relation with partner, children, family members, or friends. Never hide anything from your partner this will help you to maintain your relations by being honest. Jealousy, dishonesty, and insecurity will lead to break in relations. If your partner is confident on your words he/she may question you and that will further leads to arguments and even separation sometimes. Trust is very essential to maintain a healthy relationship.</p>
<h3>Authority and power</h3>
<p>In many cases the relations break because of domination of one partner to another. There should always be balance of power between the partners to maintain the relationship. When you both have balance of power in relation than the relation will be enjoyed like partnership. Dominating relations are like burden on life with no love and enjoyment. At some phase of time the authority and power should be maintained but excess domination may lead to separation of partners.</p>
<h3>Respect is essential</h3>
<p>Respect your relationship and your partner if you don’t respect your partner and relations than they will be unbalanced and abusive. This can also be seen in social life. Love and respect for each other will help you to maintain healthy relations. Respect in relations will lead to happy and healthy life. By respecting each other you will also gain importance even in society.</p>
<h3>Proper Communication is better<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1102" style="padding:3px;" title="communication is important in a relationship" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/communication-is-important-in-a-relationship.jpg" alt="communication is important in a relationship" width="319" height="221" /></h3>
<p>Communication makes things better a proper and clear communication between partners will not lead to arguments. Listen to your partner and respond in proper way.  This is the most important aspect of relationship. Proper communication will avoid misunderstandings in the relations. Clear everything with your partner if you have any doubts about certain things in your mind and even act as a good listener.</p>
<h3>Don’t be interdependent</h3>
<p>Depending on your partner for every single thing will makes you loose your identity in your relation. Be to yourself and be free to do things by your own for yourself and even for your partner. Don’t rely on every single thing or activity on your partner this may sometimes leads to irritation and burden for your partner. For a long term relation it is very necessary to be free and be open with all the problems. As said by great author William James that whenever you are in conflict with someone, one factor that makes a difference between demanding your relationship and deepening it. Love, care, respect, <a title="Trust Is The Basic Ingredient Of A Relationship" href="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/trust-is-the-basic-ingredient-of-a-relationship.html">trust</a>, is the base to make a healthy and <a title="Maintain Boundaries Of Happiness In Your Relationship" href="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/maintain-boundaries-of-happiness-in-your-relationship.html">happy relationship</a>.</p>
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		<title>Some Trouble-Free Ways To Talk With Your Kid About Sex</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many children at the early age if 12 or 13 do sexual intercourse and about 25 percent of children until the age of 15 get the full knowledge and experience of Sex. It will be a good idea if you share your opinions, ideas and experience with your kid before they fall in sexual intercourse [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many children at the early age if 12 or 13 do sexual intercourse and about 25 percent of children until the age of 15 get the full knowledge and experience of Sex. It will be a good idea if you share your opinions, ideas and experience with your kid before they fall in sexual intercourse at the early age which is very hazardous for health and mind. But many people fright to talk about sex with their kids, there can be many reasons like the feeling of embarrassment, lack of time for kids etc. there are many schools which provide sex education for students that cover the reproduction and functioning of body parts. But don’t wait for this dreadful happens with your child at an early age. Experts say it is good if you share and explain them everything at earlier stages of their life.</p>
<p>Prepare yourself for the questions being asked by the kids. Try to know what is running in your child’s mind and gather information and solve every question of your child. Use correct words for the body parts, and avoids shame refer the correct words for the body organs and see that your child will not feel embarrassed about it. Make this conversation an <img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1098" style="padding:3px;" title="sex talk with kids" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/sex-talk-with-kids.jpg" alt="sex talk with kids" width="346" height="173" />important and basic conversation before starting to talk about sex.</p>
<p>To avoid confusion think for a good starting point to start your further conversation with your child. Explain the physical aspects of sex and answer the questions in a clear way. Many of the older kids even don’t know some points about sex use accurate words about the sex organs so there will be no chance for false interpretations. Explain your child not to touch the body parts for other people and if they touch their own body part explain them to do this in private and not in public places. Every child should be instructed at the age of 2 to 4 not to touch the private parts.</p>
<p>If your child has entered the age of puberty explain him/her about the change that takes place during this time changes in voice, hair, imagination, and menstruation etc. This is the right time to talk with your child if you have a girl child than explain her about contraception. Talk with your child about the emotional and pleasurable aspects of sex. The emotional issues surround your child’s mind is difficult to deal. Make certain things clear to your child that sex is pleasurable but it can be done after a particular age to stay away from health problems.</p>
<p>Clarify each and everything to your child about pregnancy, sex etc and allow your child to talk and inculcate your child about the respect to be given to the peers. Help your child to build self esteem and tell them to make good friends who will not take them to sexual intercourse. Discuss the teenage with them and tell them the options to stay away from sex in this initial age of their life.</p>
<p>Ask for the question if your child might have in mind and make them comfortable with your advice and answers. Emphasize the topic of discussing sex with them at their teenage. Give them clear idea about the hormonal changes, masturbation, pregnancy, and contraception. If you don’t have answers for several questions than take the help of family physician, therapist, books and internet.  Maintain the love bondage with your child so that they will never feel scared or shy to tell you if they do intercourse at this age. Provide appropriate answers to your child with your support. This will help you and your child to maintain healthy and happy life. “<strong>As our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter</strong>” as said by Martin Luther King Jr</p>
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		<title>Vitamins Of Love</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:51:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Erectile Dysfunction or inability to get and erection is a major problem faced by many men at a certain point of time. This problem was faced by many males because of aging but now this problem has been seen in younger males too, this can be because of over dose drugs like Viagra, levitra and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Erectile Dysfunction or inability to get and erection is a major problem faced by many men at a certain point of time. This problem was faced by many males because of aging but now this problem has been seen in younger males too, this can be because of over dose drugs like Viagra, levitra and cialis, these will help you to get an erection in the earlier stages but these may harm you in future with erectile dysfunction and some males are not satisfied with these drugs as they want natural erection and they will get it with the help of some vitamins.</p>
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<h3>Vitamin E</h3>
<p>Vitamin E has many benefits for human body. It helps in blood circulation which is very necessary for male enhancement. Erection occurs with the help of mental and physical stimuli, and the blood in the chambers of the penis. You will experience a good erection if the tissues in these chambers are more saturated. The more blood flow will be increased in the penis the more efficiency of erection will be maintained. It is also good in preventing blood clotting and atherosclerotic plaques, which are causes of erectile dysfunction. It is an antioxidant that protects healthy cells from radicals. Vitamin E also supports sexual and reproductive organs. This vitamin is also known as “Virility Vitamin”.</p>
<h3><img class="size-medium wp-image-936 alignright" style="padding:3px;" title="vitamin c benefits for body" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/vitamin-c-benefits-for-body-300x225.jpg" alt="vitamin c benefits for body" width="214" height="161" />Vitamin C</h3>
<p>A 1000mg Vitamin C supplements are advised 3 times a day, as it helps to reduce the cholesterol content in the blood. It is an antioxidant to improve immune system and corrects erectile dysfunctions caused by poor blood circulation. It provides protection from viral diseases. Scientist Linus Pauling consumed 25 grams of vitamin C and lived until the age of 96.</p>
<h3>Vitamin B</h3>
<p>Vitamin B complex helps to get energy, protein metabolism, hormone function, blood circulation, healthy nerves and it also boosts the sexual ability. It is also very useful to cure erectile dysfunction.</p>
<h3>Zinc</h3>
<p>Zinc is most important for sexual functioning of the body. Deficiency of zinc creates erection problems. A 30mg per <img class="size-full wp-image-937 alignleft" style="padding:3px;" title="deficiency of zinc in human body" src="http://www.astonishinglifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/deficiency-of-zinc-in-human-body.jpg" alt="deficiency of zinc in human body" width="272" height="182" />day dose is advisable on daily basis. Zinc is replaced from chemical drugs which are taken for impotence and is proved very safe. Herbs and other supplements with correct diet will help to come out from erectile dysfunction. It is a vital mineral for the production of testosterone which is good for sexual functioning of the body. Zinc helps in sperm motility which helps women get pregnant. It also has antiviral and antibacterial properties which help in completion of intercourse.</p>
<p>“Having a healthy sex life is a big part of staying physically healthy” says John Gray Ph D and Psychologist. You can forget about your problem of erectile dysfunction by adding more angles and positions during intercourse. There are many more methods and supplements available to boost your love life. It is recommended to consult your doctor before starting the supplements. But you can also enhance your love with Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin B and Zinc. Energize yourself for more love with Vitamins of Love.</p>
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