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The One Problem With Being His F%@K Buddy

The One Problem With Being His F%@K Buddy

"How in the hell did this happen when all I wanted was sex?" You have this one hormone to thank.

Well first let's define F%&! Buddy. According to Urbandictionary.com definition numero 6. (The explanation our relationship coaches liked most) breaks it down pretty clear: F%@K Buddy: All the benefits of having a relationship minus the bullshit like acting interested in Every Word He Says, trying to sleep through mega-hertz snores, feeling like shit when he can't use a calendar to remem

How to Cope When Hormones Go Haywire

How to Cope When Hormones Go Haywire

Cope with hormonal chaos when mom is going through menopause and kids are going through puberty

If you’re in your 40s or 50s and you have kids in the house, you’re probably familiar with what I like to call “dueling hormones.” This is that ever-so-special time when mom is going through perimenopause and menopause, and her kids are going through puberty, all under the same roof. With all these hormonal fluctuations happening at once, things can get more than a little hectic!

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A low libido, attraction to strange men and infertility are all pill side effects.

Should You Quit The Pill? New Research Says Yes

New study highlights birth control pill's negative side effects -- including low libido.

A new study adds support to the theory that birth-control pills can kill your libido. Do the drawbacks outweigh the benefits?

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Angry Single Blogger: Why Are We Still So Attracted To Bad Boys?

Apparently, human women aren't the only ones down for the bad-boy ride. Penguins love them too...

It's a well-known (and somewhat sad and annoying) fact that us gals like to go for bad boys. The top dawgs, the reckless bad-asses who don't let society's rules keep them in place — yup, those are the kind of people lots of us want to date. Turns out, this phenomenon is alive and well in the penguin community too!

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4 Facts About Breast Cancer That Will Surprise You

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but there are key facts women aren't aware of.

Every October, or Breast Cancer Awareness Month as it's known, the little pink ribbons come out in droves. We get inundated with info about BSEs (breast self-exams), annual mammos, and all the latest technology out there for breast cancer prevention. And it's amazing, but sometimes the little-known but surprising facts about breast cancer aren't the ones most publicized. Yet, they might be extremely helpful.

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4 Exercises That Will Change Your Sex Life

Care2's resident "loveologist" discusses how exercise can improve your sexual stamina.

There is no better way to wake up your libido while increasing your sexual stamina and activity than by adding regular physical exercise--cardio conditioning, core strength training, muscle building, and flexibility--to your daily routine.

Does Pregnancy Effect Your Sex Life?

Does Pregnancy Effect Your Sex Life?

Don't miss out on the benefits that sex during pregnancy can bring.

Pregnancy inevitably effects your sex life. The only way it wouldn't is if you're the subject of the "I can't stop watching even though it's a train wreck and I know what's going to happen" show I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant.

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Love Bytes: Fatherhood Lowers Testosterone, Making Men More Loyal

Plus, signs you're too comfortable in your relationship.

A man loses testosterone when he has a baby. Things you don't know about your menses. Why are we taking sex so seriously? Signs you're a high-maintenance girlfriend. How to break down emotional walls after a breakup. Signs you're too comfortable in your relationship.

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Are Women Genetically Wired To Dislike Math & Science?

A study found that when it comes to career choices, men prefer things and women prefer people.

If you thought it was sexist to assume that girls aren't good at science, maybe you should think again. A recent study in the journal Hormones and Behavior found that genetics play a key role in the career choices we make.