Top 7 Surprising Sex Facts

Top 7 Surprising Sex Facts

What you should know about sex, but don’t...

We all do it, or at least want to be doing it, but do you know everything you need to? Even if you consider yourself to be a Karma Sutra king or queen, sex is a deep and complex subject and, quite frankly, there’s bound to be something you haven’t yet discovered. So, let’s talk sex: 

Sex is good for you

According to male legend Arnold Schwarzenegger ‘The best activities for your health are humping and pumping’. In many ways this is true; safe sex does have lots of health benefits. Those who have sex once or twice a week have been shown to have higher levels of immunoglobulin A or IgA, an antibody which helps protect you from respiratory diseases like the cold and flu. Also researchers have found that men in their 20s who had five or more ejaculations per week were one third less likely to develop prostate cancer in later life. It would seem Mr Schwarzenegger is on to something.

Get more sex

Everyone wants more sex and we know how you can get it. Dr Helen Fisher, biological anthropologist at Rutgers University explains that ‘People fall in love when dopamine levels rise in their brains”. This is the neurotransmitter that controls the brain’s reward and pleasure centres. You can only get more dopamine by doing two things. The first is to have more sex. The second is to recreate a rush of dopamine by doing an exciting activity, such as bungee jumping, flying in a helicopter or even doing something simple like climbing a tree. Once you have raised your partner’s levels of dopamine, they will want to have sex with you more.  

Sex o’clock

When we think of having a romantic encounter with that special someone, we often think of moonlight hitting silk sheets or candles flickering in a seductive, half-lit room. However, our bodies may be more attuned to having sex in the morning. Men’s testosterone levels peak in the morning and so men become more easily aroused at this time. Although many men wake up erect anyway, this does not actually mean they are sexually aroused – but what better way to start a day be it giving or receiving.

Who enjoys sex more?

When you’re under the covers, who is enjoying sex more; him or her? Interestingly this is not a new debate. In Ancient Greek mythology Hera complained to Zeus that he got more pleasure from their sex than she did. According to a new study, it is possible that Hera was telling the truth. Researchers at the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, found that nearly nine out of 10 young men reported having an orgasm most or all of the time they have sex with their partner.  However, less than half of young women experience orgasm that frequently when they have sex with their partner.

Rules of attraction

It is possible that beauty is not in the eye of the beholder, but rather in the nose of the beholder. We have sex because we have an innate instinct to reproduce.  Therefore we are attracted to certain people because they will produce a strong baby. We find out who will produce these strong babies through our noses. For example, when people sweat pheromones are released; revealing their type of immune system. If their immune system is the opposite to the person smelling them, the two will be a good match, and should find each other irresistible.

How to tell when she wants it

We all know women are hard to read, but there are several physical clues that can help you to know when a woman wants to have sex with you. Firstly, when a woman is aroused her pupils will dilate. If a woman sees a man who she likes when out, but does not know him, she will give him prolonged eye contact. Her lips will also purse and if you catch her repeatedly gazing at your lips then it is very likely that she wants you. However, if a woman crosses her legs or arms and repeatedly looks away from you, it’s time to leave.

We all had a clitoris

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to understand what it is like to be a member of the opposite sex? Once upon a time, it would seem we were not all that different from each other. In the first trimester of pregnancy, the fetus is gender neutral, being neither male nor female. However, the fetus has all the makings of a clitoris and vagina. It is not until eight to 12 weeks have passed that males become distinct.

Pilates For A Hot Body

Pilates Burn Fat And Extra Calories...

Pilates helps you burn fat and makes achieving that perfect shape so much easier! You can amp up your workout routine and start burning extra calories...


Pilates leads to weight loss and Malaika Arora, the bodacious beauty proves that with her enviable figure. In many cases just beginning a Pilates class, or a home routine, is enough to start your weight loss regime. Regular workout tones your body, helps you lose excess fat and with time you get comfortable with your workout level. By increasing the intensity with which you work out, your body will shed weight faster too.


As a beginner, you need to start slow and get familiar with the exercises. Once you get the Pilates principles of breath and flow working for you, you will be able to increase the intensity.


Take a Pilates class and attend it regularly. If you are already taking a class, talk to your instructor and find out if it is possible to move the class along a little more quickly. By doing this, you will notice a remarkable difference in the intensity of your work outs.


If you prefer working out at home, it would be a great idea to have a routine or two that you can master easily. Keep DVDs which help you watch and learn. Learn as many mat exercises as possible and create a routine for yourself that you can practice daily. As you progress and grow comfortable, you can try something newand challenging.


If you are determined to lose weight and aspire for a great body, keep increasing your stock of Pilates DVD collection. Look for workouts that are innovative and push your current level or add a new challenge like the magic circle, fitness band, or exercise ball. Whenever you do exercise, just go for that extra bit to keep yourself engaged with the whole process. Stretch to your fullest length, breathe deeply, focus and move with control.


The benefits of adding equipments to your Pilates routine are many. It helps build muscle and strength by exposing your body to new challenges. Weight loss becomes easier and your body sheds excess fat because of the extra exertion.

You Are Never Too Old To Fall In Love!

You Are Never Too Old To Fall In Love!

Getting It and Keeping It, one of my goals is to share that love is not just for the young. That belief was brought to my attention last week when I had the privilege of performing a wedding for a couple of seventy-year olds. The day was gorgeous with beautiful blue skies and puffy white clouds. The bride and groom were blissfully happy as they exchanged vows and rings.

As these two Senior Citizens looked at each other with eyes of love, I realized that you are never too old to feel romantic love. Although we may age and develop wrinkles and gray hair, inside we remain as young as when we were teenagers. Yet many people tell themselves that as grownups they should act that act their age! After all, old people look old so they should act old.

Many people think that as we get older we are incapable of feeling romantic, and that sexual feelings also atrophy. Plenty of younger folks have problems with desire and performance too. Since I have started using the amazing imagery technique I call the Phoenix Effect Process with my clients, I have helped a number of people well over sixty rediscover their sexual desire and rekindle what might have been a dying flame in their sex life.

An unsatisfying sex life is usually the result of negative beliefs about oneself and lack of information about sex and our bodies. Readily available porn on the internet and magazines that tell us that we must have hot bodies and continue to look young no matter how old we are, have even led women to have plastic surgery to revitalize an aging vagina!

Take stock of yourself and your life and pay attention to all the ways you have convinced yourself that you are unattractive, have no sexual desire, are too old or too wrinkled to have orgasms and take heart. You can re-awaken romance and desire, no matter your age. People are living older today. That means that couples can have more time to love each other.

Know about top 10 antioxidant foods

Know about top 10 antioxidant foods

Do you know that antioxidants can help prevent heart disease and cancer, reduce blood pressure and slow the effects of ageing? These naturally occurring compounds protect the body from excess free radicals, sweeping them up before they can cause damage. And the best way to lay an antioxidant-rich foundation that's inhospitable to toxins and free radicals is through a combination of whole foods.

Berries

They're full of fibre, minerals and vitamins and loaded with healing antioxidants. Blueberries, raspberries and blackberries are rich in proanthocyanidins, antioxidants that can help prevent cancer and heart disease. Blueberries also appear to delay the onset of age-related loss of cognitive function.

Broccoli

Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, can help prevent cancer and ward off heart disease. Cruciferous vegetables contain a compound called indole-3-carbinol  that reduces the risk of breast cancer and other estrogen-sensitive cancers, like cancer of the ovaries and cervix.

Tomatoes

They can ward off certain kinds of cancer, prevent macular degeneration and cataracts. and help maintain mental function. Tomatoes contain lycopene, a relatively rare member of the carotenoid family. Lycopene can help prevent lung, colon and breast cancers. Tomatoes also contain the antioxidant glutathione, which helps boost immune function.

Red Grapes

A little red wine can keep your heart beating longer because of resveratrol and quercetin found in red grapes. These potent antioxidants boost heart health by acting as free-radical scavengers, reducing platelet aggregation and helping blood vessels remain open and flexible. Resveratrol can also protect against cancer and reduce the risk of gastric ulcers and stroke.

Garlic

Garlic is packed with antioxidants that can help fend off cancer, heart disease and the effects of aging. The sulphur compounds that give garlic its pungent odour are thought to be responsible for its healing benefits. Garlic keeps the heart healthy by lowering cholesterol levels, reducing blood pressure, fighting free radicals and keeping blood from clotting. 

Spinach

Spinach Lutein (an antioxidant found in spinach) is the main pigment in the macula–the region of maximum visual sensitivity–it can help protect your vision. People who eat spinach are less likely to develop cataracts and macular degeneration. Lutein appears to work by shielding the retina from sun damage and fighting free radicals that can harm the eyes. 

Tea

Tea has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke and other diseases. Both green tea and black tea are beneficial. The catechins in green tea are oxidized in the manufacturing process of black tea, forming free-radical fighting theaflavins. 

Carrots

Carrots are loaded with a potent antioxidant called beta-carotene, a member of the healing family of carotenoids. Also found in beets, sweet potatoes and other yellow-orange vegetables, beta-carotene provides protection against: cancer, heart disease, and the progression of arthritis by as much as 70 per cent. 

Soy

Soy can help prevent cancer, lower cholesterol, ward off osteoporosis and lessen the effects of menopause. Most of the health benefits of soy have been attributed to its content of Genistein and other isoflavones, which resemble natural estrogens in the body. Genistein can help prevent breast, colon and prostate cancers. Soy can reduce both overall cholesterol levels. Soy can also prevent osteoporosis.

Whole Grains Vitamin E in grains is a potent antioxidant that plays a role in preventing cancer. It can boost immunity, slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, treat  arthritis, prevent sunburn and treat male infertility. Grains are rich in phytic acid, known as IP-6, a potent antioxidant that can help protect against breast, colon and liver cancers.

Fruits to turn back your age clock

Fruits to turn back your age clock

“A thing of beauty," John Keats once said, “is a joy forever”. However, while dealing with the hustle bustle of our daily lives let’s face the fact - age does creeps up on us. It is by  following a diet rich in age-busting super fruits that you can add beauty and years to your life by warding off those wrinkles.

Here are some of the factors that can help you in staying young forever:

The forgotten fruits

When fruits are actually remembered, it is just an apple here or a banana there. But what we do forget is that fresh fruits are nutrient-packed. They provide sufficient amounts of calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, iron, beta carotene and folic acid and are super-low in calories. “One fruit a day can guarantee you that ever glowing skin,” says Dr Ritika Samaddar, Chief Dietician, Max Healthcare.

• Citrus fruits such as oranges, tangerines, limes and grapefruits should be consumed in large amounts as these are rich in Vitamin C. It is essential for the synthesis of collagen, a key structural protein of the skin.
• Blueberries, blackberries, cherries, red and purple grapes, beets and purple cabbage contain antioxidant compounds, which help you reduce those age lines.
• Cantaloupe, peaches and apricots have vital anti-oxidants which are extremely useful to fight against ageing.

Local and seasonal fruits

It is not reasonable to assume that a single fruit can cast a spell over those wrinkled hands and toes. Opt for the widely available local varieties of fruits. In-season produce provides optimal nutritional value for your desire to look 30 at the age of 50.

• Consume lots of seasonable apples as it stimulates the production of collagen. The production of collagen is necessary for the skin to maintain its elasticity which can minimise the wrinkling.
• Watermelons are rich in Vitamin C. 92% of watermelon is water. It is a good way to hydrate your body - just use the juice for a delicious and sweet smoothie or just bite couple of slices over the day to keep your youth unsullied forever.
• Blueberry is rich in vitamin B6, C, K and dietary fibres. These provide your body with important antioxidants too. Chemical studies in the US by the Agricultural Research Service have exposed the fact that blueberries contain chemicals, which slow down the ageing process by boosting brain power.

Fruity fibers

Fibre rich fruits such as avocado, guava, apricot, fig, date and gooseberry keep the digestive system in good working condition while alleviating constipation and haemorrhoids (piles). Do not peel off the skin of fruits such as apples, plums, peaches and pears as they are high in fibre content.

Eating a rainbow

“Rainbow concept makes it easy to remember not to eat the white junk,” states Max Healthcare’s Chief Dietician Dr Ritika Samaddar.  This colorful combination advises against simple carbs, promotes whole grains and variety, she explained further.

So, we can safely say that prosperous colour equals to prosperous fruits and its nutrient value. It’s like ‘eating a rainbow’ which contains high levels of antioxidants and phyto-nutrients for the plant’s own protection. By eating brightly coloured fruits such as cranberries, melons, bananas, plums and grapes we are giving our bodies vitamins and antioxidants that combat the breakdown of collagen and elastic in our skin which helps in keeping our skin firm and youthful. 

Coloured fruits are full of antioxidants and other phytonutrients that boost your defence against genetic damage and helps you to stay young.

Just remember the golden thought

  

Your 20 look is something which can be hidden beneath your skin. So, all you need to do is just politely walk into your kitchen, open that refrigerator and munch that readily sitting coloured fruit to keep those expensive anti-ageing lotions, wrinkles and under eye circles at bay.