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3 Steps To Getting A Curvier, Sexier & More Toned Body!

3 Steps To Getting A Curvier, Sexier & More Toned Body!

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Work hard and smarter to get the toned, curvy butt, hips and thighs you deserve!

Work hard and smarter to get the toned, curvy butt, hips and thighs you deserve! Build muscle mass and burn fat by ramping up the intensity of your leg circuits and interval cardio. You don't have to get bulky to be a muscular woman. Its a fact that muscular women burn more fat and stay leaner throughout life (if they maintain exercise and nutrition). It doesn't matter how old you are.

Sexual Fantasies Can Be The Windows To Our Souls

Sexual Fantasies Can Be The Windows To Our Souls

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How understanding our sexual fantasies may be important in getting our needs met.

Much like our dreams, our sexual fantasies are the windows to our souls. In many ways, we have been conditioned and trained to fear, or be ashamed our sexual fantasies, as maybe we are somewhat afraid, or ashamed about our own sexualities. We’re embarrassed of our desires. Due to lack of education, and lack of exposure in talking about sexual fantasies we keep them hidden, quiet, shut off from the world, and to ourselves.

5 Truths About Long-Term Committed Relationships

5 Truths About Long-Term Committed Relationships

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Here are 5 truths about long-term committed relationships that will shatter the myths of couplehood.

There is so much pressure on people to be in committed long-term relationships or marriages. And there are countless numbers of books, songs, movies, and experts out there to show you the way. And while their intentions are good, they reinforce the message that if you’re single, you’re missing out—that somehow your life is not whole and complete until you find that special someone. So if you’re single and longing for that special relationship, listen up.

How To Rock The Hell Out Of Being Single [EXPERT]
Being single can mean being a better you.

How To Rock The Hell Out Of Being Single

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Single shouldn't be a four letter word ...

Relationships are awesome — let's just get that out of the way. Love is — well — lovely. All day long, we are surrounded by women who want to be in relationships, and for good reason. However, many of these same women are so caught up with worrying about their next date, or when they will finally meet the one that they forget how to enjoy the moment.

What To Do When You See A Friend Self-Destructing

What To Do When You See A Friend Self-Destructing

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How can you help a friend who you think is self-destructing? Can your friendship & respect save her?

Here's a listener question I received. Dear Maryanne, One of my best friends has been unhealthily obsessed with the same guy for almost four years (we're now seniors in college). They have hooked up intermittently over this time but have never been on a date or spent any platonic time together. He has never displayed any actual interest in her or her feelings despite it being incredibly obvious that she is very attached. She refuses to show interest in any other person.

'The Hunger Games' Sparks Race-Related Controversy [EXPERT]
Have you seen 'The Hunger Games'?

"The Hunger Games" Sparks Race-Related Controversy

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How a family-friendly film turned into a much darker debate.

There has been much debate over the film, "The Hunger Games." Sadly, it isn't the debate fans bargained for. What started as a family-friendly, must-see film has turned into a nightmare for the actors and actresses portraying various diverse characters.

Are You Living The Love Lifestyle?

Are You Living The Love Lifestyle?

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Dare to live YOUR Love Lifestyle NOWbefore your soulmate shows up!

What in the world IS the Love Lifestyle? First of all, it’s living life at 100%…NOW, knowing that life is a precious gift and can be taken away at any moment. It’s turning off the TV, the iPhone and yes, the Internet regularly to connect with yourself… your highest self. It’s disconnecting from messages of mediocrity that are pervasive in this society, that continually condition us all to live a life that’s “normal” and to live within the status quo.

Why Every Woman Should Experiment With S&M [EXPERT]
Don't be afraid to whip out that BDSM device!

Why Every Woman Should Experiment With S&M

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Find out how BDSM can help you connect with your body, heart and mind in a meaningful way!

Today, as women everywhere breathe heavy over 50 Shades of Grey, an erotic novel that explores BDSM — the consensual use of bondage, discipline and power fantasy role play — I actually find myself breathing a little easier. Why? Because this is something I experienced in real life after I got divorced.

How Do You Make Safer Sex Sexy? [EXPERT]
Safe sex can be sexier than you think.

How Do You Make Safe Sex Sexy?

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Find out how sexy communication leads to safer sex.

As it becomes more fashionable and acceptable to discuss condom use and STD prevention in public in fun and sexy ways, it's time for us to expand the safer sex conversation to consent. How are you making safer sex sexy?

The Remedy For Baseball Fever

The Remedy For Baseball Fever

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Baseball is a popular way to escape reality

"Baseball is a popular way to escape reality," says Richard Drobnick, LCSW, DCSW of Mars & Venus Counseling Center, Bergen County, with offices in Ramsey, Oradell, and Teaneck, New Jersey. Richard Drobnick's counseling center ractices the philosophy of Dr.John Gray, best-selling author of "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus.” www.marsvenusnewjersey.com “It’s great to focus on problems that seem bigger than your own.