Don’t think you can eat the fatty Super Bowl food because you had afternoon delight today. A new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham says the average sex act burns only about 21 calories. The study, published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine, contradicts many long-standing claims that sexual activity is…
DetailsI have a friend who had a ceremony a few months ago to cut her Live Strong bracelet off her wrist. Having once raised $10,000 to ride with Lance Armstrong, Lance was her idol. She cried when she took off her symbolic bracelet of support with Armstrong’s charity and lifestyle movement. She cycled religiously and…
DetailsI’ve long preached about the need to do something for your mate on Valentine’s Day. Considering that you probably don’t buy your parents a Valentine’s card, it’s the day of the year when you celebrate your sweetie and what they mean to you. I’m reading a brand new research book called The Normal Bar, subtitled…
DetailsIt is always during the cold, dark days of January that I feel the dowdiest. My hair is darkest and misses the sunkissed highlights, my skin is driest and my makeup never goes on as well, and I am still feeling the after effects of too much Christmas cheer. And like most women, body image…
DetailsSometimes you need to say sorry. As a good Canadian girl and Ottawa Senators season ticket holder, I have been incensed at the behavior of a bunch of over paid, spoiled owners and players without the grace to acknowledge and apologize to the fans who were dismissed during this conflict. In my opinion the hockey…
DetailsSue McGarvie, Canada’s Sex and Relationship therapist says that having romantic adventures with your partner is one of the top five things you can do for your relationship. “The most common question I get from women over 30 is how you keep your relationship hot and connected,” says McGarvie. Many women want to be that…
DetailsOnline dating continues to be take in a huge market with more and more sites coming online. So what’s new? 1. I know lots of local charities that are re-visiting the old bachelor auctions and asking people to bid on a first date. Great idea to raise money in your community- and to meet new,…
DetailsNo, I’m not talking about the cocktail with orange juice and vodka. I’m talking about sand in your bathing suit and fish nibbling on your toes kind of sex. Think of the “From Here to Eternity” scene where the couple is making out, rolling around in the surf and dream about how hot and exciting…
DetailsAnother new survey about how good green tea is for you. Besides water and the occasional glass of res wine, the experts are saying that tea is the next thing you should be drinking in abundance. Here’s the scoop: Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, next to water. Interest in its…
DetailsAll the rage in couples therapy is something called Emotion-Focused Therapy. It’s a new approach to traditional couples counseling that seems to be causing an impact. While most therapy has focused on communication rather than self awareness, and mind over matter when dealing with emotional issues. EFT is about in ways that are appropriate to…
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