How to reset an iPhone or iPad to factory settings: delete all personal data, photos, videos

If you're selling your iPhone or iPad, or getting it repaired, you'll want to remove all your email, photos, videos, notes, passwords and any other personal data. We explain how to back up that data and then reset your iOS device to factory settings.

Whether you're selling your iPhone or taking it for repair you should reset it to delete your accounts - including your Apple ID, Facebook, ebay, email and other accounts - and remove all your content including apps, photos and music. Here's how to reset an iPhone, iPad and iPod touch to factory settings. See also: How to set any song as your iPhone ringtone

How to reset iPhone or iPad: Summary

Reset an iPhone or iPad using Settings, General, Reset, Erase all content and settings. You will be prompted to enter your passcode and Apple ID before the process completes.

How to soft reset an iPhone or iPad

If your phone has locked up and you just want to restart it but none of the buttons work, then hold the power button and home button down at the same time until the device turns off and you see the Apple logo. Then let go and your phone or iPad will be back to normal.

How to back up an iPhone

Even if you use iCloud, it's sensible to make a full backup by connecting your iPad or iPhone to your computer, unlocking it, waiting for it to show up in iTunes, and then clicking on it in the left-hand pane. It should open the Summary screen, where you'll see a Backups section. Simply click the Back Up Now button. (Check the Encrypt iPhone backup box if you want all your passwords to be saved.)

How to reset an iPhone

Once that's done, you can begin the reset proces. It's also worth remembering to remove your SIM card before you pass on the iPhone or iPad on, as this may have information stored on it, and you might want to continue using it in a new phone or tablet.
Here we've used an iPhone running iOS 9 but it's exactly the same on an iPad and a very similar process in older versions.
Step 1. Tap Settings, then General. Scroll down until you see Reset. (In iOS 9 you can also pull down in Settings and search for Reset.)

Step 2. Tap Erase All Content and Settings. Depending on whether you've set a Passcode and / or a Restrictions Passcode (they are different) you might have to enter that code or password in order to erase and reset it. There is no way to reset the device unless you enter the code(s).

Step 3. Now you will have to enter your Apple ID password. This is so the account can be removed from your device, and Find My iPhone can be switched off. If you merely restore an iPhone via iTunes, you'll be asked to enter the Apple ID and password when it reboots. Resetting it using the method we're describing here will prevent the iPhone asking for an Apple ID when it restarts.

Step 4. The reset process can take a minute or two, after which you'll see the welcome screen asking you to swipe to continue. It's then ready to be sold on or taken to an Apple Store for repair.

 

What Does It Mean When a Guy Kisses Your Forehead?

Meanings of the Forehead Kiss:

A forehead kiss is “a non-threatening form of affection," as long as it's from a lover’s point of view or someone you have been intimate with!
It’s the kiss that says, "I really care for you and I want to look after you and protect you." It means he feels comfort in being around you and with you, and it's a way of showing how much he cares without words.
This kiss implies his respect for you.
The forehead kiss is special because it can be shared between romantic lovers, friends, and family. Of course, its meaning changes depending on the context. A forehead kiss between a mother and daughter is much different than one between two friends or a boyfriend and girlfriend.
In relationships, the meaning will differ depending on who is in the relationship, what kind of relationship it is (new vs. long-term), and other characteristics.

• Most often, especially in committed relationships or friendships, it is a symbol of being protective, loving, and caring. It is a display of affection to show that the recipient is cared for, loved, and understood.
• In relationships where one person is much taller than the other, the forehead is at kissing height and an easy target, easier than stooping for the lips or the cheek.
• It could be simply be a nice spot to kiss, depending on the forehead.

Types of Kisses

The (Sometimes Infamous) Peck on the Lips

This is a quick, innocent kiss, when two people kiss on the lips, smacking them together and making a (mwah) sound. This kind of kiss is usually used as a greeting, either a hello or a goodbye. It could also be a thank you when receiving a gift.
You could expect it from a friend, your granny, a parent, or other people in your life that you have a strong connection with. In these cases it is non-sexual, just a gesture of love and comfort in one another’s presence. If between partners, it could be a small gesture of love and affection. It's quick and brief, a signal confirming the love or intimate nature of your relationship together.

The Lingering Peck

I have a male friend who used to have a crush on me. One time when dropping him off at home after a night of heavy drinking and dancing, I leaned over to “peck him” a goodnight kiss (see above). According to him, I “lingered" and he tells me about it to this day.
I, however, have a very different explanation for this story and assure him every time he brings it up that I was drunk and stumbling a little to get back my starting position, that in fact if I had lingered, it was not so much me trying to show interest in him as it was me trying to get my bearings together.
Ah! The dangers of the lingering peck. A lingering peck is a tell-tale sign that the other party is romantically interested in you, longing for that kiss to last and move into the next kissing phase. The lingering peck is usually followed with a look into one another’s eyes, a little grin creeping up in the corner of the mouth, and maybe even a gentle exhale or nervous giggle. Your heart starts racing. It is a kiss of things to come. There is nothing innocent about the intentions of this kiss.

The French Kiss

The french kiss is “a kiss with tongue." It's when two people's tongues touch one another in a sensual sexual dual. It conjures up sexual desires, intimacy, and romantic ideals.
It can be seen as a form of affection in public, and behind closed doors as the act that accompanies love making. It usually takes place between partners who share the same feelings for one another, who are married, dating, or are the stereotypical friends with benefits, where french kissing comes hand-in-hand with love making.
There is no doubt that your body and mind will react to this sensual kissing in an erotic manner. A "kiss with the tongue" stimulates the partner's lips, tongue, and mouth, which are sensitive to the touch, sending signals to all your other erogenous zones.
Oh how we love the French!

The Forehead Kiss

Finally, the sensual kiss on the forehead. It’s easy to understand the other styles of kisses, because all we need to do is listen to our bodies and how they react in those circumstances. The light bulbs turn on as we experience each form of affection and we know how to place the gesture.
However, as James kissed my forehead, emotions and thoughts rushed through my head. I couldn't pinpoint the kiss. I felt comforted in the tenderness of his cupped hands and his lips pressed against my skin, a tenderness that could also be the adoration that a father or mother has for their child.
As you can imagine, this kind of thought was confusing. Was he building a wall between us with his A-frame stance? No, that didn't seem right. I threw out that idea within seconds because I knew he wasn't running away. Maybe he was hoping in some way to connect with me without coming across too strong? It wasn’t the kiss on the cheek, which is a dead giveaway that he just wants to be friends, but a sweet and comforting sign of protection.
But what did it all mean?!
I decided to ask a few male friends about their opinion on why he planted the kiss there. Below is what I found.

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The real lover is the man who can thrill you by kissing your forehead or smiling into your eyes or just staring into space.

— Marilyn Monroe

What It Really Means When a Guy Kisses You on the Forehead

A forehead kiss is a form of affection. It's a way of showing how much he cares without words (as men sometimes struggle to express themselves).
This kiss implies that he doesn’t only want you to feed his sexual appetite, but that he emotionally respects you and is there for you. I was asking my guy friends about this, and they laughed and told me that a kiss on the forehead is the closest thing to a kiss without having to put in too much effort, and that guys know it makes the girls melt.
I gave one friend a little slap on his arm as he said this. His laughter subsided and he said in all seriousness, "He likes you, he respects you, and he won’t be going anywhere else anytime soon.”
I sit back and have a flashback of James planting his lips on my forehead, my eyes closed and gentle smile peeking out of the corners of my mouth. We look into one another’s eyes, and I know it's true. He really does care for me.
As my friends get up from the table, one by one they leave a kiss on my forehead. These are my friends who love and adore me. It's the perfect kiss—on the forehead!

Top 10 Superfoods to Reduce Belly Fat

Belly fat, also known as visceral fat that accumulates around the midsection, is a major concern for many. Not only does belly fat make your figure unattractive, it also increases your risk of high blood pressure, diabetes and fatty liver disease.
Many people try dieting to lose belly fat, but this is not the optimal solution. The ideal way to get rid of belly fat is to choose your foods wisely and do some physical exercise daily.
Knowing what to include in your diet is half the job, the other half is doing exercises daily that suit your body type. Certain foods actually help reduce stubborn belly fat and will get you well on your way to enjoying a slimmer physique.

Here are the top 10 superfoods to reduce belly fat:

1. Almonds

Almonds contain a good amount of healthy fats — polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. Both fats help prevent you from overeating. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has proven that eating almonds suppresses hunger. They also help fight against heart disease.
High in magnesium, almonds are a key component for muscle building, and having more muscle will help you burn more belly fat.
In addition, the high fiber content in almonds will keep you feeling full for a longer time. Because almonds contain few calories, they will not contribute to belly fat. So, always keep roasted almonds handy and enjoy them as a snack or in salads or other dishes.

2. Watermelon

The American Dietetic Association declares watermelon as a perfect food to reduce belly fat. Watermelon contains 91 percent water and when you eat it at the beginning of a meal, it fills you up without adding a substantial amount of calories to your meal.
Plus, it keeps you feeling full longer and also helps combat water retention. This juicy fruit is also rich in vitamins B1, B6 and C, as well as potassium and magnesium. It is a great addition to a low-calorie and low-fat diet.
An interesting study done at the University of Kentucky revealed that drinking two glasses of watermelon juice every day for eight weeks reduces body weight (especially the fat around the belly) without altering muscle mass. Regular consumption of watermelon also lowers the risks associated with coronary artery plaque accumulation and heart disease.

3. Beans

Regular consumption of different types of beans helps reduce body fat, develop muscles and improve the digestion process. Beans also help you feel full for a longer time, thus keeping you from overeating.
This happens as beans are an excellent source of soluble fiber. This fiber especially targets belly fat, helping to break it down so the fat can be eliminated from the body. Plus, the protein in beans provides energy to your body. You can easily include beans in your daily meals by adding them to salads, soups or side dishes.

4. Celery

To get a flat tummy, fill your plate with green leafy vegetables like celery. Celery is extremely low in calories, full of fiber, and contains calcium and vitamin C that aid in weight loss.
You can drink half a glass of celery juice before eating your lunch or dinner to help cleanse your system. You can also add celery to salad or soup. An additional benefit of celery is that it contains apigenin, a natural compound that reduces the risk of ovarian cancer in women.

5. Cucumbers

Cucumbers are an extremely refreshing and low-calorie food. 100 grams of cucumber contains approximately 96 percent water and only about 45 calories. They are packed with minerals, dietary fibers and vitamins.
Eating a plate of cucumber salad daily is an effective and healthy way to cleanse your body of harmful toxins released by the digestive system and lose weight. As an added benefit, eating cucumbers daily can give you radiant, glowing skin because they are rich in vitamins B and C.

6. Tomatoes

One large tomato has just 33 calories. It contains a compound known as 9-oxo-ODA that helps reduce lipids in the blood, which in turn helps control belly fat. This compound also fights chronic diseases associated with obesity.
Plus, the powerful antioxidant lycopene in tomatoes offers plenty of additional health benefits like reducing wrinkles, fighting cancer and reducing cholesterol levels. Tomatoes are an excellent source of nutrients like iron and potassium and are rich in vitamins A and C. So, to enjoy a healthy body, include tomatoes (in both raw and cooked form) in your daily diet.

7. Avocado

An important amino acid known as lecithin in avocado helps in managing body weight. Also a source of good fats—monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, avocado helps burn belly fat easily.
Its rich fiber content also helps keep hunger at bay and keep you from overeating. Plus, avocado has anti-aging, antifungal and antibacterial properties that provide many beauty and health benefits.

8. Apples

Apples are high in dietary fiber, flavonoids, phytosterol and beta-carotene, which make your belly feel full and help you avoid overeating. According to a Brazilian study, women who ate three or more apples a day lost more weight compared with those who did not.
The natural compound in apples known as pectin aids in weight loss. Fruits rich in pectin usually require more chewing and when the pectin dissolves in the stomach, it forms a gel-like substance that traps dietary cholesterol and fat. In addition, pectin also reduces the risk of colon cancer, and the antioxidants and vitamin C in apples will help keep your skin wrinkle-free.

Top 10 Easy Exercises to Strengthen Your Hips and to Help Relieve Pain

While not everyone can have those supple hips like Shakira, you can all benefit from working on and strengthening muscles that support those agile hips.
Although often ignored and uncared for, your hips are the fulcrum point for all the movements in your lower body. Sitting at work or home for most of the day leads to tight hip flexors that causes troubles like hip pain, lower back pain and injury.
Moreover, weak hips can lead to an antalgic gait, causing knee, ankle or foot injuries that can leave you resting in bed for days or months at a stretch.
And this is just the beginning, hip problems don’t stop here. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, more than 2.5 million Americans today are living with an artificial hip. In fact, hip replacements are on the rise in the United States, peaking specifically among adults in early middle-age.
A 2005 study published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine discovered an association between overuse injuries in the lower extremities and poor strength in the hip abductor, adductor and flexor muscles around the hip region.
So, it’s worthwhile to take a look at your hip troubles and work to improve their strength and flexibility.
While nothing can beat walking, jogging and running, compound hip-specific strengthening exercises like squats, bridges and lunges are important to make sure your hips stay strong.
 
 
Here are some great hip flexor exercises that will help strengthen your hips and improve flexibility.

1. Bridging

This exercise works on your hamstrings, hip flexors, quadriceps, lower back and glutes, for strengthening and reducing pain.

1. Lie down on your back.
2. Bend your legs and bring your feet in toward your bottom.
3. Slowly, pushing through your feet, lift your bottom.
4. Make sure your hips are in line with your shoulders and knees.
5. As you do this, tighten your glutes and hamstrings.
6. Hold for 2 seconds and slowly sink your bottom to the ground.
7. Repeat 10 to 20 times daily for effective results.

2. Lying Lateral Leg Raise

Lying lateral leg raises help strengthen and develop your iliotibial bands that are responsible for your side-to-side leg motions. This exercise works on your gluteus maximus, gluteus minimus, obliques, hamstrings and quadriceps.

1. Lie on your right side.
2. Extend your right arm out for balance.
3. Lift your left leg up as far as you can, keeping it straight while you lift it.
4. Slowly, bring your leg back down so that it is in line with the right leg.
5. Complete 15 repetitions with that leg.
6. Roll over to the other side and repeat with your right leg.
7. Practice this every other day to get rid of hip pain.

8. 3. Lying Leg Circles

   
   Lying leg circles work on your gluteal muscles and hip flexors to promote flexibility, strength and range of motion in all the muscles that make hip and leg rotation possible.
9. Lie down on your back.
10. Extend your legs straight out.
11. Elevate your left leg to about 3 inches off the ground.
12. Make small circles, keeping your whole leg straight and aligned.
13. Switch to the other leg and repeat the process.
14. Perform 3 sets of 5 rotations on each leg, for 15 total reps on each leg daily.

Eventually, as you practice the exercise daily, you may raise your leg higher.

4. Single-Leg Squat

Also known as pistol squats, single-leg squats are a great exercise that work primarily on increasing the resilience in your legs. It targets your glutes, hips and quad muscles to improve your balance and stability.

1. Extend both arms out in front of you, and interlock your fingers.
2. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart, firmly planted on the ground with your toes pointing forward.
3. Extend one leg out in front of you. (Make sure you do not bend the knee.) Do not let this leg or foot touch the ground.
4. Lower your body by sitting back and bending the knee of your other leg (as if sitting in a chair).
5. Squat down as low as you can.
6. Hold this position for 20 seconds.
7. Press down on your foot and slowly stand up.
8. Repeat 15 sets on each leg daily.

You may increase the number of sets gradually as you acquire strength.

5. Seated Butterfly Stretch

The butterfly stretch primarily works on your hips, inner thighs and lower back to increase flexibility and strengthen muscles.

1. Sit on the floor, knees bent to the sides, soles of your feet in front of you, back straight and your hands on top of your feet.
2. Engage your abdominal muscles to stabilize your spine.
3. Exhale and gently pull your heels toward you.
4. Simultaneously relax your knees toward the floor, as far as you can.
5. Breathe deeply and hold for 20 to 30 seconds.
6. Finish with leaning forward from your upper body. (Make sure you keep your back straight and push your knees toward the floor, as much as you can.)
7. Initially, practice this 15 to 20 times every day. As you acquire strength and flexibility, you may increase the number of sets performed.

6. The Clam

The clamshell exercise works on balancing the muscular effort between your pelvic floor and your inner and outer thighs, thus strengthening your hips and lower body. It primarily aims at your gluteus medius, a muscle in your hip abductors.
As the name suggests, think of a clamshell opening as you do the exercise. Your glute should do all the work, so keep the rest of your body completely still as you lift and lower your leg.

1. Lie on your side.
2. Bend your knees at 90 degrees.
3. Bring your heels together and in line with your bottom.
4. Without rotating your back or pelvis, lift your leg to open your knees as far as you can.
5. Hold for 15 seconds.
6. Return to the resting position.
7. Repeat 15 times on each side for stronger hips

How to Get Smooth Skin

Be it male or female, no one likes rough, patchy or tired-looking skin. Plus, problems like acne, blemishes, wrinkles, and enlarged pores also tend to mar your beauty.
Although there are numerous skin care products on the market that promise to give you smooth and flawless skin, they can be expensive and some even have harsh ingredients that can damage your skin.
Luckily, your skin can become smooth and clear with the help of some readily available natural ingredients.




Here are the top 6 ways to get smooth skin.

1. Water

One of the most important things you can do for smooth and glowing skin is drink plenty of water. Your aim should be to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day. Water helps the body flush out toxins and waste. However, avoid sugary drinks, alcohol and carbonated drinks.
Also try to eat fruits and vegetables that are high in water content. Washing your face at least twice a day with water will also help improve your skin’s health and appearance.

2. Lemon Juice

Lemon juice can be used to cleanse your skin, lighten spots and scars, as well as soften and smooth it.
This citrus-rich fruit contains cleansing enzymes that remove dead skin cells, leaving your skin smoother and fresher. With its excellent astringent properties, lemon is a great natural cleanser for people who have oily skin.

• To lighten dark spots and acne marks, you can use fresh squeezed lemon juice and apply it to your entire face and neck. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse it off with lukewarm water. You can do this daily or several times a week.
• For soft, smooth skin, mix lemon juice from half a lemon and one egg white. Apply it to your face. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse with warm water. Repeat once or twice a week.

3. Tomatoes

Fresh tomato is an excellent natural skin toner. It can also help treat pimples and blemishes.

• To make your skin soft and smooth, puree some fresh tomatoes in a blender or grinder. Apply the tomato paste to your face. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then wash it off with water. Daily use can help shrink enlarged pores and give you smoother, glowing skin.
• You can also use tomato paste to heal pimples. Apply it to the affected area and leave it on for an hour, then rinse it off.

4. Honey

Honey is another natural ingredient that you can use to get smooth skin.

• Apply raw honey to your face and neck, leave it on for about 10 minutes and then rinse it off with cold water. This simple remedy will make your skin soft and smooth.
• Another option is to mix an egg white with honey and apply it to your face for 20 minutes. Wash it off with cold water and a delicate soap to remove the smell from the egg white.
• You can also make a thick paste with three teaspoons of honey and one-half teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Apply it to your face and leave it on overnight. In the morning, wash it off with lukewarm water.

5. Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil has antibacterial properties that help fight acne-causing bacteria. It is also good for reducing scars and blemishes.
Some people can be allergic to the oil, so it is highly recommended to try it first on your inner wrist area before applying it to your face.

1. To heal a pimple quickly, use a cotton swab to apply tea tree oil directly on the affected area every few hours.
2. About one hour before going to bed, apply vitamin E oil and leave it on overnight.

6. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is another wonderful natural ingredient used in a number beauty recipes to maintain smooth and clear skin. It helps treat acne, fade blemishes and reduce wrinkles and fine lines.

• Extract the gel from an aloe vera leaf and apply it on your skin a few times a week.
• Alternatively, combine one tablespoon of aloe vera gel, two teaspoons of lemon juice and one teaspoon of honey. Apply this mixture on your face and neck and rinse it off after 15 to 20 minutes. You can use this face mask a few times a week.

Low Libido In Women: Can It Be Increased?

The word libido comes from the Latin word for lust and typically refers to a person’s desire for sex. Also referred to as “sex drive,” libido is a psychoanalytic word defined as “all of the instinctual energies and desires that are derived from the id” (Dictionary.com).

Differences between male and female libido

The male libido is not quite the same as the female libido. For example, experts say a female’s sex drive is fluid, while a male’s is generally higher (keep in mind that is not true for everyone). Here are a few key differences:

• The male sex drive is stronger and more straightforward
• The source of a woman’s sex drive is more complicated and harder to pin down
• Females put a higher value on emotional aspects of sex
• Females seem to be heavily influenced by cultural and social factors
• Men think about sex more often
• Men are more likely to want sex more often and from multiple partners (perhaps this is why the majority of prostitution is a man seeking sex with a woman)
• Men are more likely to masturbate
• It is typically far easier for a male to orgasm
• Females are more likely to have a sexual problem

According to Sociology Professor Edward O. Laumann, PhD: “Sexual desire in women is extremely sensitive to environment and context.” Furthermore, many couldn’t even tell you what turns them on. Men, on the other hand, can tell you exactly what turns them on.
“Men are very rigid and specific about who they become aroused by, who they want to have sex with, who they fall in love with.” – Sex researcher J. Michael Bailey

What causes decreased libido in women?

Apart from a natural reduction in sex drive due to age, there are many factors that can lower a woman’s desire for sex. Relationship issues, hormonal imbalances, and stress from work are common causes for a decreased libido. Other causes include:

• Sexual disorders such as HSDD (hypoactive sexual desire disorder)
• Interpersonal relationship problems including the birth of a child, partner performance troubles, and responsibility to family members (such as caring for a grandparent)
• Sociocultural influences such as peer pressure and the media’s image of “sexy”
• Medical problems including obesity, endometriosis, thyroid disorders, and fibroids
• Medications such as antidepressants, birth control, and drugs to lower blood pressure
• Psychological problems like depression
• Surgeries such as the removal of ovaries
• Menopause
• Lack of sleep, bad diet, and lack of exercise

Low libido in young women

Most of the advice in this article is not for young women. Typically, younger ones do not have issues with low libido. However, the number of female aged 30 and younger who are frustrated with a lack of sexual desire is increasing.
“I think a lot of women are distressed out there and feel bad and think something is wrong with them,” says women’s health specialist Dr. Carolyn Nemec. “The younger patients hear so much about menopause and a lot of these women – aged 18 to 30 – don’t feel they have a voice. We need to focus on them.”
The most common culprits of low sex drive in young female are: birth control pills, relationship problems, and antidepressants. In addition, nearly 10% of females between the ages of 18 and 44 suffer from HSDD. That percentage jumps to nearly 15% in women ages 45-64.

How to increase female libido naturally

My first word of advice: don’t be shy. Talk with your partner; talk with your doctor. The solution to your problem might be easy; but then again, it might not be.
In some situations, supplements can help. “Before trying an herb or a supplement, think about what you can add or subtract from your life: exercise, weight loss, treating a condition, or changing a medication. These can all help,” advises Adriane Fugh-Berman, MD.
Here are a few supplements to consider:

• Iron (an iron deficiency can dim libido)
• Tribulus terrestris
• Maca/Peruvian ginseng
• Panax ginseng/Asian ginseng
• Ashwaganda root
• Muira puama
• Dark chocolate (try eating a small piece while thinking sexual thougts)
• Avena sativa
• Catuaba
• Damiana
• Suma root
• Tongkat ali

If you suffer from stress, shift the focus from intercourse to foreplay and pleasurable bedroom activities like massage and oral sex.

Products that can increase the female libido

Research shows that females are less responsive to drugs than males when it comes to raising the libido. This is most likely due to the fact that sex is more emotional and psychological than physical for many women. Consider that virtually all sexual enhancement products for men focus on the physical attributes of stamina and erection. For women, it’s not so simple.
More than 40% will experience some sort of sexual problem during their lifetimes. Many times the “problem” is low libido. But the problem only needs to be treated if it becomes distressing to the woman or if it affects her relationships.
Many products, drugs, and supplements that claim to boost a woman’s libido work simply due to the placebo effect. Since females seem to focus on expectations, they are more likely than men to experience a placebo effect when taking a sexual enhancement product.
“It’s really important for women to realize that any of the over-the-counter products they may use have not been tested for efficacy and safety,” says Jan Shifren, MD, of Harvard Medical School. In most cases in which the product works, it’s a placebo effect. And that’s okay as long as the product is safe.
Considering all the aspects that make up a woman’s sex drive, many doctors agree that a drug should be the last thing she considers. That being said, an effective libido booster for female needs to:

• Either protect present hormones or provide additional hormones
• Increase blood flow to genitals
• Provide lubrication
• Enhance pleasure
• Contain powerful herbs such as those listed above

Other Solutions

Sex therapy and relationship counseling are often very effective in solving sexual troubles in women. Changing medication (for example, type of contraceptive) is sometimes an easy fix. Estrogen cream can be used to treat vaginal dryness in postmenopausal women.
Testosterone is linked to male and female libido. There was once a testosterone patch developed for females, but the FDA rejected it after concerns that long-term use would cause negative effects. Beware of doctors who recommend testosterone treatment for women. 
Read a romance novel! It might sound silly, but for many, reading a sexual fantasy has the same effect that watching porn has on men. Try it out and see what you think!
The chemical in Addyi that is said to increase sexual desire and pleasure in women.

Conclusion

There were nearly 5,000 studies published between 1990 and 1999 regarding male sexual function. There were only 2,000 published on the topic of female sexual function. According to experts, however, research into female sexual function is finally catching up.
“This is one of the first times we’ve seen really high quality studies for sexual dysfunction in women,” says Shifren. “I think it’s very exciting, not only that we’re hoping to have more products available for women, but that the studies are going on and they are well-designed studies.”

How to Boost Testosterone Naturally (For Men):

Men: you’ve seen the ads. You’ve seen the commercials. You’ve encountered products that promise to boost your testosterone (T) levels. But what’s the big deal? What will an increase in testosterone actually do for you?

Testosterone is a hormone produced naturally by men (and by women, in small amounts). It is an anabolic steroid as well as the primary male sex hormone. This important growth hormone helps build reproductive tissues and is key in other masculine characterizes such as hair growth, muscle mass, and bone mass.
Testosterone is key for a man’s health and well-being. During puberty, testosterone is responsible for important changes including the lowering of the voice and the growth of the penis and testes. However, as we get older, our natural levels of T start to decline…
There’s more to T than bigger muscles. Giving your body a boost of this all-important hormone can result in increased libido and more energy plus your body will burn fat more efficiently. More importantly, a T deficiency can lead to low energy, low sex drive, depression, hair loss, infertility, erectile dysfunction, and osteoporosis!

Diet

Did you know that your diet plays a huge role in your T levels? Paying special attention to what you eat – and what you don’t eat – is one of the easiest and safest ways to increase your T levels.
Do not fear protein! According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, men who ate meals high in protein (we’re talking 85 grams) had less fat and more muscle than men who ate the same amount of protein split between several meals.
Have you ever heard the saying “breakfast is the most important meal of the day?” That advice can do more harm than good if taken the wrong way. If you’re not hungry in the morning, don’t eat. Wait until you’re hungry. Skipping breakfast or pushing it back a couple hours has actually been shown to boost T levels.
Foods that replace testosterone naturally:

• Tuna – one serving of tuna contains your daily amount of Vitamin D
• Milk fortified with Vitamin D (choose 1% or skim)
• Egg yolks – no more than one per day, especially if you’re watching your cholesterol
• Oysters – full of Zinc, which helps to keep male hormones in check
• Shellfish
• Beef liver, ground beef, and chuck roast (choose lean cuts only and try not to eat beef every day)
• Beans – kidney, white, and black

Herbs, Vitamins, & Supplements
In addition to testosterone boosting foods, you can also try vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin D, which helps your body absorb calcium and aids the immune system. Studies show Vitamin D to be linked to longevity and T production.
Men have also turned to natural testosterone supplements such as:

• Malaysian Ginseng – a plant from Southeast Asia that eases sexual dysfunction and acts as an aphrodisiac.
• Puncturevine – a tropical plant historically used to boost T levels
• Ashwagandha – a traditional Indian medicine used by Ayurvedic doctors to treat infertility and sexual dysfunction
• Yohimbe – an extract created using the bark of an African tree
• DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) – a hormone that is widely available as a supplement
• Saw Palmetto – long used to increase sperm production and boost sex drive
• Chrysin – found in the blue passionflower, this flavonoid extract was used by early Europeans and Americans to treat anxiety
• Korean Red Ginseng
• Garlic
• Pine Bark Extract
• Amino Acids:
  • D-AA (D-aspartic Acid) – an amino acid found in foods and produced by the human body
  • Arginine

Doctors advise that while supplements are a good part of your overall plan to increase T levels, they will have little effect if you don’t follow the diet and lifestyle advice listed below.
Foods that decrease T level:
If you’re trying to boost your T, there are a few foods you will want to avoid. There’s an enzyme called aromatase, which actually converts testosterone into the female hormone estrogen! The following foods increase aromatase’s activity: chocolate, cheese, pasta, bread, rice, yogurt, cheese, and unfortunately alcohol. We don’t recommend cutting these foods out of your diet, just try to keep them at a minimum.
The following have also been linked to a decrease in T levels:

• Soy products
• Trans-fats
• Licorice
• Sugar
• Mint products (like tea)
• High-PUFA vegetable oil (use olive oil or coconut oil instead)
• Flaxseed products

Exercise

Obesity can lead to a decrease in T level, therefore exercise is also recommended as a method of testosterone replacement. Even better, as your T levels increase, your body will build muscle and burn fat more efficiently.
According to doctors, maintaining a healthy weight and staying active can really help to bring a low T level back up. Experts particularly recommend strength training and high-intensity workouts. Particular exercises we like include: deadlifts, sprints, and prowler pushing.
If you’re starting from scratch, visit a personal trainer or start slow. We suggest 10-20 minutes of quick walking each day for a person who isn’t used to any type of exercise.

Lifestyle

Don’t consider testosterone therapy in isolation without considering lifestyle.
Just as I would recommend for nearly every single improvement in a person’s life, it is important to get enough sleep; more than 7 hours per night, to be exact. According to George Yu, MD the single most important component in boosting testosterone is sleep. As a bonus, going to bed earlier cuts down the risk of late night snacking, one of the quickest ways for a person to gain weight.
Try to keep your stress at a minimum. This might mean cutting down on work hours and increasing your “me” time. This includes romance. Having more sex can actually increase your desire for sex. If you don’t want sex, you may be suffering from a testosterone deficiency.
Did you know that falling in love decreases a man’s T level while increasing a woman’s levels of the same hormone? Thankfully this odd effect wears off after the “honeymoon phase.”
Finally, if you’re worried about your T level, get checked. The only way to know for sure is to visit a doctor. Once you find out where your level is, it will be much easier to fix the problem using the natural methods described above. No pills, no drugs

How To Know If a Girl Likes You or not

She likes me…she likes me not….

Attention single guys! Are you looking for a girlfriend or a casual fling? Do you have a hard time getting the hint when a girl is trying to tell you – without actually telling you, of course – that she’s interested? Girls can be confusing, but if you pay close attention to the way they act, you can usually figure out whether or not they are interested in you. Keep reading for a helpful guide to understanding how a girl shows she’s interested.

Language/Speech

Let’s start with something easy: the way a woman speaks. If you’re trying to flirt with a girl, you definitely need to pay attention to what she’s saying and how she’s saying it. Every girl is different, but many girls are just as nervous as you are when flirting. Her voice can betray that nervousness – if she sounds anxious, it’s a sure sign she’s excited about what might happen!
If you’ve made the mistake of telling a stupid joke, don’t worry. If she laughs, you’re making progress with her! A woman interested in you will laugh and smile a lot while you’re speaking. However, try to center the conversation on her, not yourself. Girls like to talk about themselves and they like guys who listen. Ask short questions about her to get her talking.
If she turns the conversation to you, asks about your ex girlfriends, and compliments you a lot, you can be sure she’s interested. A woman who asks about your plans and hobbies is trying to find out if the two of you have anything in common. Finally, letting you know she’s single is a big sign your crush is looking for some romance.

Eye Contact

They say the eyes are the window to the soul, and it’s true when flirting. Dilated pupils are a huge sign that a female is sexually attracted to the man with whom she’s speaking. In addition, making eye contact with your crush makes you appear strong and confident – just makes sure not to stare (that’s creepy!).
If your crush won’t look you in the eye, it probably means she’s nervous and exited – in other words, she’s looking forward to what might happen with you. She might be looking at your eyes and then look away as soon as you make eye contact. A good sign she likes you is if she’s constantly looking at you when you’re busy with other tasks. Other girls will gaze directly into your eyes while speaking. If a girl gives you a curious, inquisitive look when you approach, it’s a surefire sign she’s not interested.

Body Language

Body language is perhaps the most important category. The way a woman sits, stands, and moves while you’re around can be the biggest giveaway to what she’s thinking. Next time you’re at the bar chatting with that cute girl you’ve seen a few times, look for these hints that she’s into you:

• She leans in towards you
• Her legs are not crossed
• She smiles as soon as you start talking with her
• She hugs you randomly
• She “accidentally” bumps into you
• She finds excuses to touch you
• She turns her torso/hips towards you
• She bites or touches her lips
• She gets really dressed up when she knows she will see you and then acts surprised if you comment on her appearance.
• She plays with her hair while talking with you

Other Behavior/Digital Flirting

If she’s with a group of friends, pay attention to them too. Sometimes a female will “test” a potential boyfriend by finding out if he gets along with her friends. Be polite and friendly, but do not flirt with her friends. If you notice her friends are looking at you and giggling, she has probably told them that she’s interested in you! If you approach a group of girls and the conversation very suddenly stops, your crush may have been talking about you.
If your crush says she’s cold, offer her your coat. This is a chivalrous action that she will appreciate. It also allows her to be closer to you. Likewise, if she’s trying to carry something heavy or looks like she needs help with a task, offer to help her out! Opening the door for her is a good idea too.
Did you know that girls also use social media and texting to flirt? Here are some ways that a woman will try to flirt with you digitally:

• Sending you a link to a video or article you talked about once
• Listening to bands you like in the hope that you’ll notice
• Tagging you often in posts
• Texting you something random just to start a conversation
• Sending you lots of winky faces and smiley faces

Common Mistakes

Although this might not apply if you’ve just met, it’s important to know how your crush acts around other men. Confident girls will flirt with guys they have no intention of being romantic with. They will even flirt with their close guy friends. Girls like this are a little more difficult to read.
Have you ever played “hard to get” by flirting with multiple girls at once? This is a bad idea. If your crush sees you giving attention to another girl, she will quickly assume she has no chance, get jealous, think you’re a “player,” or just plain ignore you.
Chivalry is not dead, but it may be dying. Although I mentioned earlier that opening the door is a good idea, don’t do this type of thing constantly. Too much assistance can make her feel like she is being babied. It’s also important not to be overly romantic in the beginning; surprising her with roses on the second date isn’t sweet, it’s creepy.
Don’t over-analyze a woman’s behavior. Yes, there are subtle hints and signs, but don’t assume that every little thing means something! Did you assume her frown was because she didn’t like your joke? Maybe her stomach was hurting. Did she cancel a date? Maybe she had to take her dog to the vet. Guys tend to read into the little things too much. Remember to relax. Maintaining a relaxed, confident attitude is one of the best ways to attract a girl’s attention.

Conclusion

Next time you’re trying to figure out whether or not a woman is interested in you, make sure to pay attention to her eyes, what she says and how she says it, the way she moves, and the way she treats you via texting and social media. By following the above advice, you should have no trouble figure out if it’s time to take the plunge and ask her on a date.

Work at Home and Make Money - REALLY! Earn Money at Home

There are plenty of ads out there that promise you could make a lot of money working from home with no money down and no experience necessary. But a lot of them are scams.

CBS News Business and Eco9nomics Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis offered advice on "The Early Show" about how to avoid the scams and pull in some real money:

A lot of people get excited about the idea of working from home. Who doesn't want to work all day in their pajamas?! But beware ruses to try to get money FROM you.

HOW TO SPOT A SCAM

If you do a Google search on "work from home," 99.9 percent of results will be a schemes to try to rip you off, according to the Better Business Bureau.

It says you can spot them by looking out ads that promise tons of money for little work with no experience or special skills necessary. Odds are, as the old adage goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

And beware: it's easy to take advantage of people who really want to work at home, especially stay-at-home moms, the disabled and the elderly.

Bottom line: You shouldn't have to pay money to get a job.

COMMON SCAMS

Often, if you find one of these "too good to be true" links that promise you a stay at home job, the ad will have a screaming headline such as "Area Mom Makes $3K a week From Home." Often, these links will take you to fake-looking news websites that use a news format to lend legitimacy to the extraordinary claims. After the article, you'll be offered a free CD-ROM trial. Perhaps the CD teaches you to make money with Google, or how you can start your own blogging business, or become a social media star. It sounds great right?

What isn't clear in the sales pitch is this: Once you've kept the CD-ROM for more than a few days, you start getting charged -- sometimes hundreds of dollars, just to have it in your possession. A lot of consumers who have fallen for this have reported difficulty in stopping the charges, and in returning the CD. It's a trap that's easy to fall into but hard to dig out of.

Some scams ask you to tweet to promote certain websites. Frequently, the very websites you're promoting are scams, and you're basically luring others into the scam.

Another common one? It's called the Secret Shopper scam. You get a letter or see an ad or e-mail saying you can be a secret shopper, shopping different stores, acquiring different products for a company. Sounds simple right? It's starts out that you receive a check in the mail from the company you're supposedly doing services for, and "working for."

At that point, you're supposed to deposit the check into your bank account. You're told to spend part of that money shopping at specific stores, then to wire back the leftover cash. Which you do. And then you find out from your bank that the initial check was a fraud. When the check bounces, you're responsible for whatever real money you wired back. Even worse, if you don't have enough in your account, you're now on the hook to the bank.

Another scam that works nicely is becoming a re-shipper. Some companies advertise that you merely have to re-ship some goods for them, say, electronics. You get a box of electronics and all you have to do is slap new FedEx labels and send them out to the addresses indicated. However, you might be shipping stolen goods. This kind of activity is similar to helping illegal companies launder money. And that can get you in big trouble.

HOW YOU CAN REALLY MAKE MONEY FROM HOME

There are a few ways that you can legitimately make money from home. Becoming an online tutor, selling your gold (either used or old), running customer service from your home, or selling your crafts or old stuff.

Here are some websites "The Early Show" checked out with the Better Business Bureau.

HOWEVER, if you want to work from home, you should ALWAYS do your own research. It's a MUST. You do NOT want to get stuck or trapped. Go to the Better Business Bureau website, and read reviews on the web. You could learn a lot.

Call Centers

Many companies are seeing the benefits of having people work from home as customer service reps. It saves money for them, and can help you make money. You want to apply through a hub, which will then connect you to a business that'd hiring.

These are highly regarded by the BBB:

Alpline Access.com/en
This company offers online training for the employees it hires. Competition for jobs is stiff, however, they are one of the most respected in the industry.

Call Center Careers.com
Here you can browse jobs at call centers throughout the US. On the site, you will be able to easily browse through jobs in your area. The Featured Employers section is where you will find the highest rated jobs. This is a good way for you to apply for a job with a company that is recommended both by people who currently work there and those who have left it.

Tutoring Companies

Tutor.com
For graduates AND current students. You need strong content knowledge in English, Math, Science or Social Studies. You should be able to teach the subjects from the 4th grade level up to 1st year of college.

Esylvan-online-learning-centers.com
For people with strong math and reading skills, who are either already certified or have strong experience. They provide you with 6 hours of training on how to use their online tools and interactive instructional program.

Universalclass.com
This site calls for qualified and certified teachers to teach online. If you are a course author or course writer, you can also work as an author for original educational site content. You need four to six years (or more) work experience (outside of school) in the area of interest being instructed. A BA or 4 years of college is required.

Selling Your Gold or Crafts

Think you don't have any unused gold items around the house? Think again! Chances are, you have a chain you haven't worn since high school, an old ring, or a broken gold necklace somewhere in your home. With gold prices at all-time highs, above $1,300 an ounce, selling old items containing gold is one of fastest ways to make a quick buck. BUT, you want to be sure you work with a reputable vendor.

Here are some that are highly-rated by Better Business Bureau:

Empire Gold Buyers and Gold Fellow
Both highly ranked by BBB. Both highly ranked by BBB. They list charts on their websites for what you pay and very clear thorough instructions of how to go about sending in your gold. Important thing: they pay for and insure your shipping. You send them the gold. They value it. Let you know. And you have the option to sell it to them, OR to have your gold returned. Usually gets shipped in the same day.

Your Local Jeweler
Remember, these companies will pay you based only on the weight of the gold; they do not pay for gemstones. Jewelry that's still wearable and in good shape can fetch a higher price at a local jeweler...You can also take your gold to the jeweler FIRST before sending it into the websites to make sure you are getting a fair price.

Etsy.com
FOR HAND MADE AND VINTAGE...art, photography, clothing, jewelry, edibles, bath & beauty products, quilts, knick-knacks and toys. The vintage items on the site have only one rule to follow: they must be 20 years or older. These items range from old boots and ice skates, to dresses, hats and scarves. The site follows in the tradition of open craft fairs, giving sellers personal storefronts where they list their goods for a fee of $0.20.

eBay.com
eBay also works as a site to sell your stuff. You can sell handmade crafts, but you can also sell older goods...books, CD's, clothing, cameras, you name it, you can sell it. It's fairly simple to do, and a lot of people have found success.

How to get pregnant Fast

How to get pregnant Fast

If you're hoping to conceive, don't leave it to luck. Understand how to get pregnant — starting with predicting ovulation and do's and don'ts for maximizing fertility.



Some couples seem to get pregnant simply by talking about it. For others, it takes patience and a bit of luck. If you're looking for tips on how to get pregnant, start the old-fashioned way. Here's what you need to know — and when to seek help.

How to predict ovulation

Conception is based on an intricate series of events. Every month, hormones from your pituitary gland stimulate your ovaries to release an egg (ovulate). Once the egg is released, it travels to one of the fallopian tubes. If you want to conceive, the days leading up to ovulation are the time. But how can you tell when you'll ovulate? For many women, it's like hitting a moving target — especially since various factors can affect the exact timing of ovulation, including stress and excessive exercise.
To gauge when you're ovulating, you might:

• Keep an eye on the calendar. For several months, use a calendar to mark the day your period begins — the first day of each menstrual cycle. Ovulation often happens around day 14 of a menstrual cycle, although the exact timing might vary among women or even from month to month. Looking for patterns can help you plan.
• Watch for changes in cervical mucus. Just before ovulation, you might notice an increase in clear, slippery vaginal secretions — if you look for it. These secretions typically resemble raw egg whites. After ovulation, when the odds of becoming pregnant are slim, the discharge will become cloudy and thick or disappear entirely.
• Track your basal body temperature. Ovulation can cause a slight increase in basal body temperature — your temperature when you're fully at rest. To monitor your basal body temperature, use a thermometer specifically designed to measure basal body temperature. Take your temperature every morning before you get out of bed and plot the readings on graph paper or in a spreadsheet. Eventually, a pattern might emerge. You'll be most fertile during the two to three days before your temperature rises. The increase will be subtle, typically less than 1 F (.5 C).
• Try an ovulation predictor kit. Over-the-counter ovulation kits test your urine for the surge in hormones that takes place before ovulation. Ovulation kits can identify the most likely time of ovulation or even provide a signal before ovulation actually happens. For the most accurate results, carefully follow the instructions on the label.

Maximizing fertility: What to do

When you're trying to conceive, remember simple "do's" for how to get pregnant:

• Do have sex regularly. If you consistently have sex two or three times a week, you're almost certain to hit a fertile period at some point. For healthy couples who want to conceive, there's no such thing as too much sex. For many couples, this might be all it takes.
• Do have sex once a day near the time of ovulation. Daily intercourse during the days leading up to ovulation might increase the odds of conception. Although your partner's sperm concentration is likely to drop slightly each time you have sex, the reduction isn't usually an issue for healthy men.
• Do make healthy lifestyle choices. Maintain a healthy weight, include moderate physical activity in your daily routine, eat a healthy diet, limit caffeine and manage stress. The same good habits will serve you and your baby well during pregnancy.
• Do consider preconception planning. Your health care provider can assess your overall health and help you identify lifestyle changes that might improve your chances of a healthy pregnancy. Preconception planning is especially helpful if you or your partner has any health issues.
• Do take your vitamins. Folic acid plays an essential role in a baby's development. A daily prenatal vitamin or folic acid supplement beginning a few months before conception significantly reduces the risk of spina bifida and other neural tube defects.

13 Simple Steps To Make Any Girl Fall In Love With You

 

Love: The four-letter word that is all around us, yet still so difficult for many men to find.

Thankfully, I’ve manufactured a simple 13-step formula to solve this problem. Follow these steps and any girl will fall for you. Love has never been so easy.

1. Shower, shave, and leave the house.

Obvious… Now onto the real stuff…

2. Speak to a pretty girl.

Feeling nervous? Don’t worry! That’s just the crippling anxiety ingrained in all males since the days cavemen were savagely beaten for speaking to the wrong woman.

3. Bypass the bitch shield.

Beautiful women will be initially bitchy to most men who compliment them. It’s a defense mechanism that stems from being hit on by hundreds and hundreds of dudes. Avoid this bitchiness by being more interesting and charming than all of them.

4. Disarm the cockblocks.

A girl’s friends will instinctively protect her from any man she deems to be creepy, rude, or unattractive. Either win them over within a minute of meeting them or find a wingman to keep them busy. If your girl is out in a big group, you’ve got some serious plate-spinning to do. Get her phone number at the very least.

5. Show her you like her while acting like you don’t.

It’s a precise tightrope. Find the perfect balance between trying hard and playing hard to get.

6. Masterfully construct the perfect text message.

Bear in mind that girls will critically analyze and decipher every word. That’s assuming your message stands out from the dozens of alerts she gets from Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Snapchat, other lads, etc.

7. Master the game of text-message tennis.

Become the Andy Murray of messaging. Every time your love match sends you a text, you’ll need to send a better one flying straight back at her. As with tennis, the length and timing of every shot you take is crucial.

8. Organize a romantic first date.

This typically involves a few hours of light flirting, avoiding awkward silences, and solving the even more awkward conundrum of who should pay. (It’s 2014; is anyone sure about this anymore?)

9. Organize a second and third date.

Someone went and told women that men would want them MORE if they waited to put out—and they believed it! The end result was the three-date rule. This rule has now been around so long that some girls wait four or five dates before giving it up. I call this “dating inflation.”

10. Have incredible sex.

The key point here is to make love, not to fuck. To perform the former, just remember the 4 C’s; kisses, cuddles, cunnilingus, and most importantly…condoms. (Yes, I know that “kisses” doesn’t technically start with a “C,” but don’t ruin the fun here.)

11. Wait for “What Are We?”

If you want the girl to fall for you, then it needs to be her asking this. It’ll come quicker if you perform steps 7, 8, 9, and 10 over and over again. It will come even faster if you’re still performing steps 1-10 on other women. Agree to be her boyfriend once she asks.

12. Put up with her flaws.

They’ll emerge once you’re exclusive. Accept her irrationalities. Adore her farts, complaints, and make-up-free face. Accompany her shopping. Fight your biological urge to flirt with other girls.

13. Drop the L-bomb.

I love you. If you’ve completed your dozen deeds with skill and competence, she’ll probably drop those three gorgeous words before you get the chance. It’s called the L-bomb because of the catastrophic effect it has on your heart, head, and emotions. Either way, you’re in love now.

How simple was that, then? Congratulations. You’re well on your way to marriage and then, statistically, a messy divorce, possibly via a couple of unwanted pregnancies.

Enjoy the ride.