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		<title>How to Get Pregnant Fast Naturally</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:13:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Once you have made the decision to try for a baby, chances are you don&#8217;t want it to take forever and would like to know how to get pregnant fast. Fortunately, there are a number of simple steps you can take which will maximize your chances and get you on the right track not only [...]
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Once you have made the decision to try for a baby, chances are you don&#8217;t want it to take forever and would like to know how to get pregnant fast. Fortunately, there are a number of simple steps you can take which will maximize your chances and get you on the right track not only to conceive quickly, but healthily too.<br />
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<p><strong>Body Weight</strong></p>
<p>Being outside the normal healthy weight range for your height (whether underweight or overweight) can have an adverse effect on ovulation, with both groups displaying disruption. Steps should therefore be taken to get within the healthy weight range. If you are overweight, even slightly reducing body fat can help and if underweight, just a little gain can trigger ovulation.<span id="more-1635"></span><br />
<strong>Alcohol and Drugs</strong></p>
<p>If both parties regularly drink, fertility can decline by around 50%. Alcohol is know to have an adverse effect on an early pregnancy so it makes complete sense to avoid it throughout pregnancy. It goes without saying that illegal drugs should be avoided. With regard to over the counter and prescription drugs, always mention to the pharmacist that you are trying to conceive and check that the drugs are safe. Less considered is the potential effect of caffeine. It is known that caffeine (as found in coffee, tea, chocolate and some fizzy drinks) can reduce the chances of conception so keep consumption to a minimum.<br />
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<p><strong>Smoking</strong></p>
<p>For couples wanting to know how to get pregnant fast, smoking is best avoided. Men who smoke have a sperm count which is 17% less than their non-smoking counterparts. In women, fertility is reduced by around 30%. Therefore, if becoming pregnant is your priority, it is sensible to avoid smoking altogether.<br />
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<p><strong>Taking Exercise</strong></p>
<p>Regular exercise is the key to good overall health and an active couple are much more likely to achieve conception. However, it should be noted that overexercising in women can adversely affect fertility as it can cause ovulation to stop.<br />
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<p><strong>Diet</strong></p>
<p>Eating a well-balanced diet containing all essential nutrients, including trace elements, is important for both parties. Taking a good multivitamin supplement recommended for pregnant women can prove beneficial. Try to avoid foods with artificial additives, processed meats and always wash fruit and vegetables to clean off pesticides.<br />
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<p><strong>Ovulation</strong></p>
<p>Knowing when ovulation is likely to occur will massively help couples wanting to know how to get pregnant fast. The best way to determine this is to use an ovulation predictor as it takes away the guesswork of using the cervical mucous method or taking basal body temperature. Once you know which days of the cycle you are likely to ovulate, ensure that you have intercourse a couple of days before the day, on the day itself, and for a day afterward.</p>
<p>There is no doubt that although these tips will not guarantee a quick conception, they should certainly improve the odds of this happening. Despite researching and putting into practice tips on how to become pregnant quickly, naturally, some couples still do not conceive after several months. Rather than leaving matters completely to chance, it makes sense to implement a tried and tested method which is guaranteed to work.</p>
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		<title>Herbs and Supplements to Ease Symptoms of Menopause</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Menopause is the time in a woman’s life that is often referred to as “the change of life.” It is the time when a woman’s body decreases its output of female hormones, which leads to the end of her menstrual cycle. Menopause usually begins between the ages of 40 and 50 and ends around the [...]
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1566" title="Herbs and Supplements" src="http://femalecare.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Herbs-and-Supplements.jpg" alt="" width="170" height="114" />Menopause is the time in a woman’s life that is often referred to as “the change of life.” It is the time when a woman’s body decreases its output of female hormones, which leads to the end of her menstrual cycle. Menopause usually begins between the ages of 40 and 50 and ends around the age of 60. It can also be kick-started by a radical hysterectomy at any age, or a round of chemotherapy that destroys the function of the ovaries.</p>
<p><strong>Perimenopause</strong></p>
<p>Perimenopause is the first of three stages of menopause. It usually occurs between the ages of 40 to 50 and is when a woman’s body begins to produce a decreased level of the female hormones progesterone and estrogen. It can last for a period of two to ten years.<br />
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<strong>Menopause</strong></p>
<p>Menopause is a time when a women’s body cuts back the production of female hormones to the point where her ovaries cease to release eggs. This is the time when menstruation ceases or is very infrequent until it stops completely. The length of menopause is different in each individual.</p>
<p><strong>Postmenopause</strong></p>
<p>This is the time in a woman’s life after menopause is complete. During this time there is absolutely no menstruation.</p>
<p><strong>Symptoms of Menopause</strong></p>
<p>Every woman has the same symptoms of menopause, though they vary from mild to extremely severe in each individual. Symptoms include anxiety, hot flashes, heart palpitations, bladder problems, dizziness or vertigo, night sweats, insomnia and vaginal dryness. Lack of sexual libido is experienced in some cases.</p>
<p><strong>Herbal Supplements</strong></p>
<p>There are a variety of herbal supplements that can be taken to ease the symptoms of menopause drastically.</p>
<p><strong>Black Cohosh</strong></p>
<p>Black Cohosh eases hot flashes and cramps during the menstrual period of perimenopausal women.</p>
<p><strong>Angelica</strong></p>
<p>Angelica is a natural uterine relaxant. It can be taken to ease all symptoms of menopause.</p>
<p><strong>St. John’s Wort</strong></p>
<p>St. John’s Wort is also known as natural Prozac. It relieves anxiety, insomnia and depression that are caused by menopause. It cannot be taken with HIV drugs of any kind.</p>
<p><strong>Fenugreek</strong></p>
<p>Fenugreek contains high levels of isoflavones, which are similar to the female hormone estrogen.</p>
<p><strong>Licorice</strong></p>
<p>In times gone by women used licorice for many ailments. It affects the female body in a similar way to the hormone estrogen. Some women find that taking licorice root capsules, or even ingesting black licorice eases menopausal symptoms.</p>
<p><strong>Sage</strong></p>
<p>This herb is another plant that has been used by people for centuries as a medicinal supplement. Some women find that sage eases the symptoms of hot flashes and mood swings when ingested on a daily basis.</p>
<p><strong>Vitamins</strong></p>
<p><em>Vitamin C and E</em></p>
<p>Both of these vitamins provide protection from antioxidants and reduce intensity of hot flashes and night sweats brought on by menopause.</p>
<p><em>Vitamin A and B</em></p>
<p>These vitamins give menopausal women a boost by aiding and improving the function of the circulatory system.</p>
<p><strong>Hersperidin</strong></p>
<p>This herbal supplement will reduce the symptoms of menopause because of its bioflavonoid qualities.</p>
<p><strong>Lecithin</strong></p>
<p>When used in conjunction with Vitamin E and Evening Primrose oil, Lecithin will help menopausal women produce estrogen. This will reduce hot flashes, irritability, mood swings and night sweats.</p>
<p><strong>Evening Primrose Oil</strong></p>
<p>Evening primrose oil will help menopausal women by easing all symptoms of menopause with the exception of heart palpitations. Some women may find that when they take evening primrose oil other symptoms ease while heart palpitations seem to become stronger. Heart palpitations will not harm menopausal women, but can cause some discomfort.</p>
<p><strong>Soy Products</strong></p>
<p>All soy products contain estrogenic isoflavones, which is very similar to the hormone estrogen. Soy products help to ease overall symptoms of menopause in women.</p>
<p><strong>Minerals</strong></p>
<p><em>Calcium and Magnesium</em></p>
<p>Minerals are essential for women who are menopausal. Calcium and magnesium cause the nervous system to calm and reduce irritability, mood swings and nervousness. If you are taking calcium, it is imperative to take Vitamin D to ensure your body absorbs it.</p>
<p><em>Potassium</em></p>
<p>Potassium helps women replace electrolytes that they lose through perspiration and night sweats during menopause. Women can replace electrolytes by eating foods that are high in potassium including bananas and kiwi, or taking a potassium supplement such as pedialytes.</p>
<p><em>Zinc</em></p>
<p>Zinc is beneficial to menopausal women because it reduces overall symptoms of menopause and protects against the onset of osteoporosis.</p>
<p><strong>Conclusion</strong></p>
<p>If you are nearing the age of 40, or are in the perimenopause stage of your life, start taking a daily regime of the herbal, vitamin and mineral supplements mentioned in this article. They will ease the menopausal transition and you will feel less great. Remember, menopause is a natural aging of our bodies and if you take natural supplements you will get through it with ease.</p>
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		<title>Tips to Increase Fertility</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’re having a difficult time becoming pregnant, even with the assistance of fertility drugs and treatments, there is still hope. There are easy methods for you to use in order to drastically increase your chances of becoming pregnant so that you’ll soon be holding that precious bundle of joy in your arms.</p>
<p>Tip #1 – Insulin Check – Many women who find it difficult to get pregnant often suffer from a “silent” condition called insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is sort of like a pre-diabetes state in which the body no longer responds properly to the amount of insulin that is produced. High amounts of blood glucose is produced which is why only extremely high amounts of insulin needs to be produced, since the body no longer responds to regular amounts of insulin. These spikes in blood glucose and insulin levels can interfere with ovulation, therefore making pregnancy nearly impossible.<span id="more-1338"></span></p>
<p>Many fertility specialists and gynecologists will test fasting blood glucose levels in order to check for diabetes or other problems involving blood glucose levels such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, which could also cause infertility. Oftentimes, though, in insulin resistance, the fasting blood sugar is normal, especially early on in the condition. If the fasting glucose levels are normal then most doctors feel that there is no need to check insulin levels. This is a total misconception. A simple fasting blood insulin test can detect the problem, and some doctors even choose to use a glucose tolerance test, which is also a great diagnostic tool.</p>
<p>If insulin resistance is diagnosed, the proper diet, which would most likely consist of low carbohydrate or low GI foods, and possibly medication, can have you on your way to being a mom in no time. As soon as glucose and insulin levels are normalized, fertility should be restored, in many instances, as soon as one month.</p>
<p>Tip # 2 – Love your Liver- With so many “quick” meal options available, such as processed and fast foods, many women choose to take advantage of these quick options because of their convenience. Although these foods may taste good and provide convenience, they aren’t very healthy. These foods often contain unhealthy ingredients like MSG (monosodium glutamate), preservatives, trans-fats, etc. These artificial ingredients cause toxins to build up in the body due to the fact that the liver can’t get rid of the toxins quickly enough. A toxic body can severely alter fertility.</p>
<p>If you look forward to the convenience and ease of using these quick methods of preparing meals, you may not have to give them up completely in order to detoxify your body enough to restore fertility. Adding super foods like “perfect food” from Garden Of Life, or juicing fresh fruits and vegetables is a great way to detoxify the liver. Another way to eliminate harmful toxic buildups is by purchasing convenient, ready-to-eat foods from your local health food store instead of eating the unhealthy foods that so many people are used to purchasing. Health food stores offer wide varieties of ready-to-eat meals that actually taste excellent. Some of the larger ones even offer a hot food bar and sometimes a juice bar, where you can purchase freshly squeezed juice.</p>
<p>A very potent yet safe herb that helps to rejuvenate and detoxify the liver is milk thistle. This wonder herb can be taken alone or as part of a liver tonic that is combined with other beneficial herbs. An excellent book to read is called “The Liver Cleansing Diet,” by Dr. Sandra Cabot. She also has several health tonics, one of which is called “Livatone.” This supplement contains milk thistle as its main ingredient, as well as other powerful constituents. These products can be purchased online at: http://www.weightcontroldoctor.com.</p>
<p>Tip # 3 – Effective Stress Relief – Everyone knows that stress can make us sick in various ways. Since stress can wreck so much havoc on the body, fertility is often one of the first things to be affected in women. Stress can prevent you from ovulating, and it can also cause hormonal imbalances, which causes further chaos in the reproductive system. Even if you aren’t currently trying to get pregnant, it’s of extreme importance to keep stress in check.</p>
<p>If your job is rather stressful, perhaps taking some time off work would be a good idea. Most jobs offer paid time off for a reason. Many employees choose to get extra money in their paychecks instead of taking regular vacations, but this isn’t always a good idea. Changes at work, employee conflict, and unfair supervisors are only a few work-related problems that can make you feel more stressed than usual. This is why taking a break from things can be very favorable for your overall health—and your fertility. An extended vacation isn’t always necessary; sometimes even brief one or two day retreats are just as healing as longer vacations.</p>
<p>Even simple things like taking up a new hobby, beginning an exercise regime or curling up with a good book at the end of each day work great to reduce stress. There don’t have to be any major changes in your routine in order to see and feel results. Just make sure that you take time for yourself on a daily basis and you will see a difference in your attitude, your outlook on life, and hopefully, soon your fertility.</p>
<p>Tip # 4 – Blood clotting – Some women have no problem at all becoming pregnant, but unfortunately, many, if not all of their pregnancies result in miscarriage. If this is something that you are experiencing, then you should consider having your blood clotting factors tested. Many women unknowingly suffer from genetic disorders that cause their blood to clot too quickly, resulting in the formation of blood clots throughout the body, and possibly in the placenta during pregnancy. Protein S deficiency, Protein C deficiency, MTHR and similar conditions make people more at risk of pulmonary embolisms and DVTs (deep vein thrombosis.) Pregnancy alone increases the risk of developing blood clots, so coupled with one of these preexisting conditions, carrying a baby can be really risky.</p>
<p>Although these conditions are quite dangerous, many women with “thick blood” are able to carry a baby full-term. In order to safely do so, genetic testing is suggested, as well as seeing a hematologist or a high risk obstetrician as soon as you discover you are pregnant. Early precautions can be made to help increase the chances of you carrying your baby to term. Ultrasounds, blood tests, baby aspirin, and even daily injected blood thinners may be part of your preventative protocol.</p>
<p>Hopefully these methods work for you and you are finally able to have the baby that you’ve always wanted. Nothing is guaranteed, though, so if it doesn’t happen now, it doesn’t mean that you won’t ever get pregnant. As the old saying goes, “where there’s a will, there’s a way.” Sometimes, if you stop focusing all of your attention on becoming pregnant, the unexpected could happen: you’ll conceive!</p>
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		<title>On Bed Which Pose Energizes You</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When scholars refer to the sexual kung fu of the 3,000-year-old Taoist tradition, they&#8217;re really talking about delaying your guy’s ejaculation. By building up arousal, he&#8217;ll open himself up to more sensational orgasms and last longer in bed, explains Joy Davidson, Ph.D., author of How To A Babe. To try it, wrap your hands, one [...]
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1222" title="On bed which pose energizes you" src="http://femalecare.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/On-bed-which-pose-energizes-you.jpg" alt="" width="114" height="170" />When scholars refer to the sexual kung fu of the 3,000-year-old Taoist tradition, they&#8217;re really talking about delaying your guy’s ejaculation. By building up arousal, he&#8217;ll open himself up to more sensational orgasms and last longer in bed, explains Joy Davidson, Ph.D., author of <strong>How To A Babe</strong>. To try it, wrap your hands, one on top of the other, around his penis.</p>
<p>Then make gentle spirals up his shaft with each hand going in opposite directions. Or place your right hand at the top of his penis and your left hand at the base and make the same circular motions, moving your hands in opposite directions and drawing them closer until they. Meet in the middle. Then slowly rub his shaft with both palms for a minute or two. The idea is to bring him close to climax, downshift, and then repeat the spiral so you&#8217;re teasing out his time in ecstasy.<br />
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The carnal congress</strong></p>
<p>The <strong>Kama Sutras Congres</strong>s of the <strong>Cow sex pose</strong> earned its name because you and your man emulate the mating postures and sounds of cattle. Start this position by standing up, and then place our palms on the ground, bending your knees slightly. Your guy should enter you from behind, wrapping an arm around your waist so neither of you loses your balance. &#8220;This move elevates your buttocks and allows him to thrust downwards so the pressure of his penis can stimulate your clitoris on the inside,&#8221; says Britton. &#8220;And he&#8217;ll make great G-spot contact as well.&#8221; Place pillows under your hands for more comfort.</p>
<p><strong>Riding the wave of bliss</strong></p>
<p>Tantra (aka the yoga of love) relaxes find energizes you. In ancient Tibet, illustrations showed deities in this tantric pose seeking sexual nirvana. Have your guy sit in the lotus position. Facing him, sit in his lap and mount him, with your legs around his waist. Embrace each other and lock lips with a shared breath, so that as you exhale your guy inhales and vice versa. As you breathe in, rock your pelvis back and tighten your vaginal muscles. As you exhale, rock your pelvis forward and release. Have him mirror your movements. The pay-off: a mind-blowing climax.</p>
<p><strong>The oral twist</strong></p>
<p>From the South Pacific comes a centuries-old Tahitian tongue technique. What makes it so hot is slight geometric shift in your man’s mouth action. To try it: lie on your back with your feet tightly planted on the bed or floor, and your knees pointed towards the ceiling. Have your guy slide his head under your knees below the triangles you&#8217;re making with your legs so he can lie perpendicular to your body. Then have him lick your clitoris from left to right—not up and down alternating between fast and slow. &#8220;Half the woman I studied who had tried this method has much more intense orgasms,&#8221; says Britton and &#8220;And some had their very first.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:45:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I remember all too well taking a pregnancy test, having it come out negative &#8211; as always &#8211; and frantically taking it apart, layer upon layer, sure that somewhere within its recesses would be the faintest of lines. Holding the sodden strip up to the brightest light in the house and praying for what I [...]
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I remember all too well taking a pregnancy test, having it come out negative &#8211; as always &#8211; and frantically taking it apart, layer upon layer, sure that somewhere within its recesses would be the faintest of lines. Holding the sodden strip up to the brightest light in the house and praying for what I knew, logically, that my eyes wouldn&#8217;t see. Finally bringing myself to throw it away, but furtively digging it out of the trash fifteen, then thirty minutes later to see if by some miracle the second line was just slow to appear. Feeling crazy and out of control for even taking the test in the first place, for letting my obsession get this far.</p>
<p>I remember steeling my nerves, or trying to, before getting out of the car to go shopping on a Sunday, when it seemed all the pregnant women in the world were out and about. The jealousy and searing pain when one would waddle by me like an emotional landmine. The sadness and animosity I felt toward women I didn&#8217;t even know &#8211; and the overwhelming self-pity that consumed me.</p>
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<p>I remember the sting of hearing about babies thrown in dumpsters, of pregnant 12-year-olds and crack addicts. Why them and not me? Why was it &#8220;their time&#8221; and not mine? Even announcements of friends&#8217; and family members&#8217; pregnancies: reacting with apparent joy, then breaking down completely in private. Avoiding baby showers and christenings. Sending a gift instead &#8211; a children&#8217;s book, so I wouldn&#8217;t have to shop in the baby department. Thinking there was something seriously wrong with me because I couldn&#8217;t even be happy for the people I loved any more, and feeling so petty and ashamed. Wondering WHY I couldn&#8217;t share their joy. Asking God to please, PLEASE let me be a mother, so this pain would go away.</p>
<p>I remember each new treatment: the pain, hassle, and embarrassment &#8211; but also the sweet glimmer of much-needed hope. The nasty and uncomfortable side effects of the drugs. The two weeks of excruciating wait &#8211; did it work this time? The flutter of excitement, against my better judgment, as my morning temperature stayed up. The despair of my temperature plummeting suddenly during the last day or two of each cycle. The denial, maybe it will go back up. Endlessly searching the Internet for success stories. The crushing blow when my period finally started, signaling yet another failure.</p>
<p>I remember the look on my husband&#8217;s face when our friends excitedly told us they were pregnant &#8211; I&#8217;ve never seen him look like that, so hurt, trying to mask the pain with a smile. Seeing daddies out pushing their babies in strollers or playing catch with older kids, and feeling the ache of the unknown: would I ever get to give my sweet husband that gift? Having to tell him every cycle, over and over and over again, &#8220;Not this time, Honey&#8221; &#8230; and feeling his helplessness as he tried to comfort me while I sobbed and sobbed.</p>
<p>I remember Mother&#8217;s Day, the worst day of the year for anyone who longs for children the way I did. The commercials on TV, the cards, the sentimental celebration of a bond that I so desperately wanted, yet was unsure that I&#8217;d ever have. Vowing each year that this would be my last childless Mother&#8217;s Day &#8230; and then laughing bitterly at my foolishness when I was still childless by that time next year.</p>
<p>I remember feeling worthless as a female, because I couldn&#8217;t seem to do what my body was biologically designed to do. Feeling like a desert when everyone else was a rainforest, a square when everyone else was a circle. Like an outcast, someone people felt sorry for, the poor infertile woman. So angry with myself and with my body for not living up to its potential, for not doing what it was supposed to do. So broken and hopeless.</p>
<p>I remember the well-meaning comments that were better left unsaid: &#8220;Give it time, you&#8217;re young,&#8221; &#8220;Just relax and it will happen,&#8221; &#8220;Why don&#8217;t you try to adopt?&#8221; &#8220;Maybe it just isn&#8217;t meant to be.&#8221; The unsolicited advice to just go on vacation, or get drunk and screw in the backseat of the car. The miracle stories about so-and-so&#8217;s second cousin who was infertile and then as soon as she adopted, bam! She got pregnant. The unintentionally hurtful jokes: &#8220;Take my kids for a while, then you won&#8217;t want kids any more,&#8221; &#8220;Are you sure you&#8217;re doing it right?&#8221; The women who would try to make their super-fertility seem like a curse: &#8220;Ugh, all my husband has to do is LOOK at me and I get pregnant.&#8221; Why couldn&#8217;t someone just hug me, and try to sympathize?</p>
<p>I remember all this because it was a part of my life for years. The BIGGEST part of my life. It was all-consuming, overwhelming, permeating every aspect of my day-to-day existence and every relationship I had. Because of our infertility, I lost friends, I withdrew, I hurt more than I had ever hurt before. I took it all very hard. Even now, there are parts of myself that I feel I can never reclaim. I think I will always consider myself infertile, strangely enough, as little sense as that makes. If there&#8217;s one thing I wish for, it&#8217;s words to comfort those who are still on this long, arduous journey.</p>
<p>But, really, there are no words to make it any better.</p>
<p>Keep plugging along, sisters. You have reserves of strength that you aren&#8217;t even aware of. Sometimes you&#8217;ll feel like you can&#8217;t do it any more, but you can &#8211; whether it&#8217;s immediately, with each new cycle, or after a break. Don&#8217;t put yourself through unnecessary stress just to do the &#8220;right&#8221; thing: if you don&#8217;t want to go to that baby shower, don&#8217;t go. Do what you can to protect yourself, because infertility is painful enough without rubbing salt in the wound. Know that you aren&#8217;t a bad, selfish, or defective person. And remember this, the one thing that I clung to during my journey:</p>
<p>Every failed cycle is a cycle closer to success.</p>
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		<title>Cunnilingus</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 20:23:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many women do not enjoy receiving oral stimulation from their partner. Not because they don’t enjoy the activity, but because their partner lacks certain skills and sexual knowledge to make it worth the woman’s while. Once a woman finds a partner who can perform excellent cunnilingus, you may find she even prefers it to vaginal [...]
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://femalecare.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Cummilingus.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1062" title="Cummilingus" src="http://femalecare.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Cummilingus-300x198.jpg" alt="" width="170" height="112" /></a>Many women do not enjoy receiving oral stimulation from their partner. Not because they don’t enjoy the activity, but because their partner lacks certain skills and sexual knowledge to make it worth the woman’s while. Once a woman finds a partner who can perform excellent cunnilingus, you may find she even prefers it to vaginal intercourse. You can be the worst lover in the world, but if you can give good head, you’ll redeem yourself in the eyes of any woman.</p>
<p>First things first is dealing with all the rumors about foul smell and taste that have been passed from generation to generation. The truth is, as long as your lady-friend isn’t some tramp that hasn’t showered in weeks that you picked up off the streets earlier today, or a marathon runner who hasn’t changed her shorts yet, the smell and taste of a woman’s vagina can be very bearable. In some cases, you may even learn to love it! If you’ve got any qualms about it however, suggest a sensual bath together where you can make sure that any unclean smells and tastes will be washed away.</p>
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Position is the next thing you and your partner should decide on. Many people enjoy the 69 position, but for first timers and beginners, I’d recommend against it. Simply putting your head in between your partners legs and wrapping your arms around her legs will give you great access to her lower region. Now, once you’re down there, you don’t want to just go smashing your tongue into everything you see. Women don’t work like men do when it comes to getting aroused. Whereas men might have a simple switch that turns them on or off, women have more of a dial that increases their arousal as you turn it more and more ever so slightly. Patience is the key. You want to keep her in suspense until she’s pulling your whole face forward towards her pussy with the fury of a thousand fiery gods. Do this by gently licking and kissing everywhere BUT the vagina. Kiss the inside of her thighs, lick around her vagina, but pay no direct attention to it. Every so often, gently graze the surface of it. In a few minutes time (sometimes longer, every woman is different), you’ll have her bucking and gyrating her hips demanding direct pleasure. Now, it’s time to dive in.</p>
<p>The clitoris is the most sensitive spot on a woman’s body, so we’re going to want to target that. The clitoris is just a small pink bud located in the upper region of the vagina. After enough foreplay, the clitoris should become erect like a male’s penis does. It’s still very small though, so you’re going to have to look hard for it. Use your tongue to move away the clit hood and expose it. Be very gentle around the clitoris – like I said – it’s the most sensitive part of her body. Too much direct stimulation can be uncomfortable and not pleasurable at all. Once you’ve found the clitoris, or even the general region, it’s time to start practicing your ABC’s. By tracing the shape of each letter in the alphabet with your tongue on her pussy, you’re ensuring that your movements aren’t duplicated and therefore will feel better for the woman. It’s very important at this stage of the game to gauge her response to everything you do. If you notice she’s tilting in a certain way to make sure you have access to a specific area, stay there. If you look up and she’s on the phone and biting her fingernails, it’s time to try a new tongue rhythm or a new region of her vagina.</p>
<p>For added stimulation, you can introduce a finger or two. See what she’s comfortable with and then make sure you’re fingers are properly lubricated. Gently massaging the inside of her vaginal walls in a “come here” motion with your index finger will stimulate her G-spot. Couple this technique with some tongue play and your woman should be on her way to orgasm as long as you are CONSISTENT. If you see she’s enjoying something, don’t stop. Don’t change what you’re doing either. Before you know it, your woman will be moaning in ecstasy as you give her one of the best orgasms of her life.</p>
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		<title>Prepare for and Celebrate Menarche to put Your Daughter on the Highway to Good Health</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Indigenous communities treat a girl’s first menstruation as a joyous occasion to observe with great festivity. Your daughter would probably find such exuberance to be most embarrassing in this day and age, but treating it as a minimal parenting obligation of little consequence, is unwise as well. Many health issues of adolescence and of the [...]
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-946" title="Your Daughter" src="http://femalecare.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Your-Daughter.jpg" alt="" width="115" height="170" />Indigenous communities treat a girl’s first menstruation as a joyous occasion to observe with great festivity. Your daughter would probably find such exuberance to be most embarrassing in this day and age, but treating it as a minimal parenting obligation of little consequence, is unwise as well.</p>
<p>Many health issues of adolescence and of the early adult years can be traced to poor management or even to neglect at menarche. All kids do not develop at the same pace, and boys typically reach puberty a good 5 years later than girls. It is healthy, in some respects, for kids to grow up together regardless of gender, but parenting should account for the biological fact that girls will become women while male siblings are still immature. Further, some girls will achieve menarche as early as at 11 years, while others have to wait for about 2 more years to come of reproductive age. <span id="more-945"></span></p>
<p>Ignorance is a vacuum that body hair and weight changes, new emotions, and swelling breasts all abhor, so your little girl will find out about the health facts of life in potentially harmful scraps, if you do not use top parenting skills to wean her seamlessly from being a child in to living as an adult female. A 10th birthday is a good time to start providing health education, not just to girls, but to male siblings as well. It is much easier to cope with the challenges of menarche if only your kids understand the basics of anatomy, physiology, and reproduction. Try and get other parents in to the act as well, so that contradictory pressures on kids between parents and peers are pared to the bone.</p>
<p>Physical examination can be a sad parenting lapse as kids approach puberty. No one wants their privates checked, and doctors are notoriously busy anyhow, but there is no substitute to taking a professional and detailed look at developing genitalia and reproductive systems. Many girls may require abdominal ultrasound scans as well, to uncover unusual developments on and around the ovaries. You have to choose a patient and sensitive woman doctor for the gynecological checks required at menopause, so that the experience causes your little girl as little trauma as possible.</p>
<p>They say that sex begins in the mind, and a psychiatric evaluation of the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF), will help uncover any of the psychological disturbances which are common at menarche. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD,) anxiety, stress, depression, and obsessive conditions can become serious issues of adolescence in girls, especially if menarche is retarded.</p>
<p>Women are naturally fortunate that menarche is such a dramatic and discrete event, unlike the descent of testes, and the formation of sperm. Teaching a girl how to use a sanitary pad is not the only or the most important part of parenting, when it is a matter of her growing up in to an adult life full of good health!</p>
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		<title>Benefits of Vitamin E</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vitamin E is essential to healthy skin care. It is often a key element found in many skin care products. Clinical studies have shown that the use of Vitamin E can reduce the effects of scarring as well as reducing the appearance of stretch marks. Regular use can also diminish the appearance of wrinkles and [...]
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://femalecare.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/vitamin1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-922" title="vitamin" src="http://femalecare.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/vitamin1.jpg" alt="" width="114" height="170" /></a>Vitamin E is essential to healthy skin care. It is often a key element found in many skin care products. Clinical studies have shown that the use of Vitamin E can reduce the effects of scarring as well as reducing the appearance of stretch marks. Regular use can also diminish the appearance of wrinkles and results in smoother and more supple skin.</p>
<p>Vitamin E is beneficial to health in a variety of ways. Taking Vitamin E supplements each day can help to reduce the risk of heart disease and prevent abnormal blood clotting. Vitamin E is also credited with protecting the nervous system, lowering the risk of certain cancers and reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. It is said to protect the immune system, aid in healing skin injuries and even helps to prevent cataracts. Vitamin E is also important for healthy red blood cells. <span id="more-920"></span></p>
<p>To ensure that you are getting an adequate supply of Vitamin E in your diet you should eat plenty of leafy green vegetables and whole grains. Vitamin E is also found in nuts, vegetable oils and wheat germ. You can also take a Vitamin E supplement. The curative powers of Vitamin E have been linked to the fact that Vitamin E enhances immune function although some studies have proven to be inconclusive. Although side effects of taking Vitamin E are relatively rare those who are at risk for bleeding should use caution since Vitamin E acts as an anticoagulant and can decrease blood clotting.</p>
<p>Still the benefits of Vitamin E are not to be diminished. Studies also show that Vitamin E may be used in the prevention and treatment of such ailments as osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. It may be helpful in both joint mobility and pain relief. A long list of benefits have been credited to Vitamin E. These include improving the condition of anemia, lowering blood pressure, healing burns and reducing the hot flashes associated with menopause.</p>
<p>Of course the best way to get a proper intake of vitamins and minerals is to make sure that you eat a healthy and balanced diet. If you feel that you may not be getting an adequate intake of Vitamin E or other vitamins and minerals you may consider taking a supplement. If you have any questions or concerns regarding such supplements consult with your family physician. Whether you decide to take a Vitamin E supplement or not your skin can still reap the rewards of Vitamin E by using topical skin creams that are rich in Vitamin E.</p>
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		<title>Using Evening Primrose Oil to Relieve Symptoms of PMS</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many women suffer the monthly symptoms of PMS, which can include irritability, bloating, and breast tenderness. Numerous studies are showing the relation between nutritional intake and PMS, and especially the affect that essential fatty acids can have on the hormone imbalances which can cause PMS. Gamma-linolenic acid, or GLA, is an essential fatty acid that [...]
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-760" title="Evening Primrose" src="http://femalecare.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Evening_Primrose.jpg" alt="" width="170" height="113" />Many women suffer the monthly symptoms of PMS, which can include irritability, bloating, and breast tenderness.  Numerous studies are showing the relation between nutritional intake and PMS, and especially the affect that essential fatty acids can have on the hormone imbalances which can cause PMS. Gamma-linolenic acid, or GLA, is an essential fatty acid that can specifically affect the balance of hormones. A deficiency of GLA can cause hormone imbalances, which can in turn cause more drastic PMS symptoms.</p>
<p>Evening primrose oil is one of the best natural sources of GLA. It has been shown that women who regularly take evening primrose oil can have less noticeable PMS symptoms. Symptoms like mood swings, excess water retention, and extreme food cravings are lessened with daily doses of evening primrose oil. Evening primrose oil has also been shown to ease heavy bleeding, which can shorten the duration of a woman’s menstrual cycle in addition to lightening the bleeding during the period itself.</p>
<p>Evening primrose oil is fairly inexpensive, and can be bought in capsules that are usually 500 mg in size. <span id="more-759"></span>Recommended dosages range from taking one to six capsules per day. Since it can directly affect hormone levels, it is important to gauge your individual body’s reaction to evening primrose oil and adjust your dosage accordingly. Some women may need a lower dosage than others. Always discuss it with your doctor before you add a new supplement to your diet.</p>
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		<title>The Benefits of Calcium</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Calcium is well-known for its connection to healthy, strong bones and teeth. Calcium is a major contributing factor to the prevention of bone density loss and osteoporosis. These are by far the most obvious benefits of this important mineral, but there are actually many other benefits to consuming an adequate amount of calcium in your [...]
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-742" title="Calcium" src="http://femalecare.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Calcium.jpg" alt="" width="170" height="127" />Calcium is well-known for its connection to healthy, strong bones and teeth. Calcium is a major contributing factor to the prevention of bone density loss and osteoporosis. These are by far the most obvious benefits of this important mineral, but there are actually many other benefits to consuming an adequate amount of calcium in your daily diet.</p>
<p>Calcium directly affects the hormones that control the condition of your arteries. Healthy arteries and low blood pressure are associated with healthy calcium levels in the body. Since your arteries and blood pressure affect the heart, calcium is highly beneficial in maintaining a healthy heart. Calcium is also connected with the health of your colon, and particularly the prevention of colon polyps and colon cancer. Calcium has an important role in maintaining a healthy weight, as well. The same hormone that influences the health of your arteries affects the way your body absorbs nutrients and fat. When this hormone is properly regulated by calcium, it is easier to maintain your weight.</p>
<p>Maintaining healthy levels of calcium is easy to do by monitoring your diet and, if necessary, taking a calcium supplement every day. Dairy products, dark green vegetables, and lintels are just some of the foods that are high in calcium. <span id="more-741"></span>The body absorbs calcium best from the food we eat, so it is important to have a high-calcium diet even when you take a calcium supplement. Talking to your doctor is a good way of determining how much of a calcium supplement you need to stay healthy. Keep in mind that other vitamins and minerals such as vitamin D, magnesium, and phosphorus are crucial in the body’s absorption of calcium, so it is important to have enough of these in your diet, too.</p>
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