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A Touchy Subject: The Health Benefits of Masturbation So women have learnt to keep their heads down and deny themselves of any happiness. The lesson here is ‘ignorance is bliss,’ you won’t miss anything you don’t know about. The girl child is taught not to sit with her legs apart, and to keep herself adequately covered, so they may not attract attention. There was also a fear that if the girl child discovers her sexuality, then the yearning for it will lead her astray....

When we think of highly intelligent people, we tend to imagine someone particularly good with numbers, who can multiply 496758 by 72 in less than ten seconds without using a calculator. While this is certainly a mind-blowing skill many of us would love to have, the concept of intelligence goes well beyond someone’s ability with numbers. It has to do with something else. It has to do with common sense, and with how you deal with people and situations in your everyday life....

While there is no override switch to insecurities, anxiety, and jealousy, there are a few tips and tricks that can help you be at peace with the person your partner was. We’re talking about all this and more with insights from counseling psychologist and therapist Neha Anand (MA, Counseling Psychology), founder-director of Bodhitree India and chief consultant counselor at Bhimrao Ambedkar University Health Centre. A simple question plagues your mind, “How can I stop being bothered by my partner’s past?...

This is why an accurate representation, or even one that has been fictitiously cooked up but executed well, can look oh-so-pleasing to the eye. After all, how many more times can you roll your eyes at a cringey man-saves-sex-worker movie? If an enthralling viewing session is what you’re after, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s take a look at shows and movies about sex workers that are bound to leave you telling all your friends about them right away....

How does the already multitasking woman hold her own and balance roles without ruffling feathers? This article is for the women who do not believe in trailblazing through the wilderness but making a trail keeping the weeds intact. The role of the modern woman has evolved. To every woman, home management is just as important as getting that promotion. Read further to understand how you can ace the same....

A narcissist is like a parasite. They feed on their partners to cater to their own requirements. When you tell them you want to end the relationship, they will try every trick in the book to thwart your efforts. To negotiate a divorce settlement with a narcissist is going to be no walk in the park, you probably already know that. However, getting to the point where you can actually sit down for divorce negotiations is going to be a long and arduous journey in itself....

Different individuals experience and manifest withdrawal from their partners differently. However, we’re the same kind, the same species, and there are commonalities in our behaviors, even though we’re individuals. When he’s pulling away, you’ll notice something to be off. It can even be one of the reasons you’re here reading this. Before you get to the end of this list, you’ll get the answer clear and simple. Turning tables around isn’t as easy, however, it’s something that can be done....

Attachment theory is fascinating. Pioneered by Mary Ainsworth and John Bowlby, the theory suggests that the way we relate to our early caregivers influences our lifelong relationship style. Think about that. The first five years of our lives are so powerful that we carry forward the trust we established with the ones who raised us — or the lack thereof. The implications are enormous. For those who grew up loved, cared for, and with caregivers who readily and consistently responded to their needs, attachment theory offers comfort....

If you don’t want to look for a needle in a haystack, narrowing down your choices always helps. That is exactly what we are going to do today. We have put together a list of the best chocolate gifts from multiple brands. So, whether you are looking for the best box of chocolates, best dark chocolate gifts, or the best chocolate gift baskets, this list covers it all. Best Chocolate Gifts For Him And Her Whether you want to get your partner the best Valentine’s Day chocolates or the best chocolate gifts for Christmas, the first thing you should do is know their taste buds....

Usually breadcrumbing starts when the dumper is beginning to deal with hurt and pain from the breakup. Your ex is trying to heal their separation anxiety by reaching out to you. It’s such a complex period because you’ve just been dealing with the breakup and trying to nourish yourself. Now you find yourself in between reconnecting with your ex or not. That’s why it is very important to make a distinction between e pure intention of reconciliation and breadcrumbing....

“They did the personality test, and by process of elimination, it was concluded that it was narcissistic personality disorder. So from that moment on, I started treatment, because I didn’t want to have that.” Those are the words of a narcissist interviewed by SBS in 2019. After six and a half years of treatment, he was released and now runs counseling sessions to help other narcissists change and to help victims of narcissistic abuse deal with what they are going through....

This does not mean that one has to choose between their husband and their girl troupe during V-day week. Galentine’s Day is in no way meant to take away or dim the spotlight on Valentine’s Day. It is more like an extension to make sure that when you are toasting to love, you do not forget your special lady tribe. What Is Galentine’s Day? This perfect women’s holiday was started by the fictional character Leslie Knope from NBC’s award-winning comedy Parks and Recreation to celebrate the women in her life....

It’s a complicated relationship and I met someone else… Dear Madam, I really don’t know what to do because I am confused about love. I met a guy at a family function (he is not a direct relative). I hardly know him. He hardly speaks to me. He is very handsome and I think I have started liking him. Now it could just be because he is good looking and I thought I could just dismiss it as a regular fling but I am not able to do that....

Yes? Thankfully, astrology can be quite an accurate tool in deciphering your boo’s personality traits, behavior tendencies, likes and dislikes, and even dating patterns. This understanding of the Libra man personality can help you build a successful relationship with him. From navigating the early stages of dating a Libra man to figuring out the pace at which to take your relationship forward (provided that’s what you’re both inclined to do), there are so many dilemmas a better understanding of his personality will help solve....

But why? You were so good together, then what happened? You sit with your closest people and talk about it. Only to realize that this keeps happening to you. Not only that. It seems all my friends keep going through this too, after dating someone for 3 months. You begin to wonder, did some vengeful God with a bad case of unrequited love curse all humankind? Let’s dig deeper and understand why a 3-month relationship is a milestone....

You Need To Heal Post-Divorce Wounds of divorce and heartbreak take time to heal. This immediate post-divorce period is bound to make you feel depressed and dreadful. It’s okay to take your time to get back to normal. But at the end of the day, we owe it to ourselves to not choose to harbour negative feelings in life. They can fester and turn you into a bitter person. You already lost a partner in this divorce, you can’t lose yourself too....

In reality, it turned out to be a successful and at times an out-of-the-box companionship, with our weird partnership spanning different dimensions. Including my wife falling in and out of love with other men and sharing her stories with me, to me getting bogged down with work pressure, to her helping me out of depression at times…our marriage stood the test of time, despite horoscope compatibility tests predicting otherwise. I don’t mind saying I thoroughly enjoy being with an eccentric Libran woman who has always struck me with her how different her personality is to mine; an attitude that at times made me angry, at times made me laugh, cry and rediscover myself and fall in love with her all over again....

Perhaps, back at the time when she was in fact cheating on you, you weren’t able to spot these tell-tale warning signs. Or maybe you did see a few apparent red flags but chose to ignore them. It’s also entirely possible that she feels emboldened to restart an old affair or begin a new one because her transgressions went unnoticed in the past. If you look back, you might be able to get your answers....

A woman from the Calcutta suburbs was brought to me by her family one day and I was told that she was suffering from acute depression ever since her son left for college. It was a regular middle-class family. Once her sessions began, the roots of her problem became clear. She had two children, one son and daughter. The gender bias was more than apparent. The mother had not cut the boy’s umbilical cord and she thrived on the knowledge that her son needed her....

But how does acupuncture work? This is one of those age-old and ancient Chinese practices that are capable of improving sleep. Many people use acupuncture for treating insomnia as well. This is why you need to know how acupuncture can help with your sleep disorders as well. According to the Huffington Post, sleep disorders can be the reason why you wake up late every morning. How Does Acupuncture Work? The sterile needles, which are normally used for acupuncture, are inserted within specific body points which are capable of stimulating muscles and nerves....