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Page 01 HEALTH Friday 29 January 2016
IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO GO ALL NIGHT IN BED ON YOUR FIRST DAY
and for the rest of your life…!
If you’re looking to go all night in bed, you’re
not alone. Grooms are always looking to enhance their sexual performance,
whether to improve existing problems or to search for new ways to keep their
partner happy.
While there are plenty of male enhancement
pills on the market, there are simple ways to stay firmer and last longer
without having to visit the pharmacy. Just read on….
Heart Health & Sexual Performance
Your penis works on blood pressure. The brain
sends signals to your penis, which causes vessels to become engorged with
blood. Your heart pumps that blood. When problems arise during this process,
the penis can go prematurely limp because the vessels cannot sustain the
pressure for as long as you’d like.
Further complications can include inability of
the penis to reach a full erection. You want to make sure your circulatory
system is working at top shape. Basically, what’s good for your heart is good
for your sexual health.
Stay Active
One of the best ways to improve
your health is cardiovascular exercise. While sex might get your heart rate up,
regular exercise can help your sexual performance by keeping your heart in
shape. Thirty minutes a day of sweat-breaking exercise - running, swimming to
list a few could do wonders to boost your libido and prepare you for the
bedroom. Bonus: Any extra pounds you shed while working out probably won’t go
unnoticed
Food
& Erections
To go along with your exercise, there are some foods that
have shown to increase blood flow to the penis. Some of them include:
Onions & Garlic: While not great for your breath, these two foods help your
circulation.
Bananas: This potassium-rich fruit can help lower your blood pressure,
which can benefit your important sexual parts and boost sexual performance.
Chilies & Peppers: All-natural spicy foods help your blood flow by reducing
hypertension and inflammation
Omega-3 acids: Found in fish like salmon and tuna, as well as avocados and olive
oil, this type of fat increases blood flow.
Vitamin B1: This vitamin helps signals in your nervous system move quicker,
including signals from your brain to your penis. It’s found in pork, peanuts,
and kidney beans.
Eggs: High in other B vitamins, eggs help balance hormone levels, which
can decrease stress that often inhibits an erection.
Reduce Stress
Stress can wreak havoc on all
areas of your health, including your libido. Stress increases your heart rate
(in the bad way) and increases blood pressure, both damaging to sexual desire
and performance. Exercise is a great way to reduce stress and improve your
health. Talking to your partner about your stress can also calm you down, while
strengthening your relationship. Stress can also trigger bad habits, such as
smoking or alcohol consumption, which can harm your sexual performance.
Kick
Bad Habits
What you rely on to unwind
smoking and consuming alcohol could also be the reason your penis remains too
relaxed. While studies suggest that a little red wine can improve circulation,
too much alcohol can have adverse effects.
Smoking or drug use? Well,
there’s no good reason to do either. Stimulants narrow blood vessels and have
been linked to impotence. Replacing bad habits with healthy ones, like exercise
and eating well, can help boost sexual health.
Get
Some Sun
Sunlight inhibits the body’s
natural production of melatonin, a hormone that helps us sleep but also quiets
our sexual urges. Less melatonin means the potential for more sexual desire. Getting
outside and letting the sun hit your skin can help wake up your sex drive.
Masturbation and Longevity
If you’re not lasting as long
as you’d like in bed, you might need some practice. While sex is the best way
to practice for sex, masturbation can also help you improve your longevity. However,
how you masturbate could have detrimental effects. If you rush through it, you
could inadvertently decrease the time you last with your partner. The secret is
making it last, just like you want to when you’re not alone.
Pay Attention to Your Partner
Sex isn’t a one-way street.
Paying special attention to your partner’s desires not only makes sex
pleasurable, but it can also help turn you on or slow you down. Talking about
this beforehand can help ease any awkwardness if you need to slow down during a
heated moment. Alternating pace or focusing on your partner while you take a
break can make for a more enjoyable experience for both of you.
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Authored By JAI SUNTHUSH ABEYEWARDENE
Advertising Supplements Journalist +
Copywriter
Page
02 GROOMING Friday
29 January 2016
GROWING A MANLY BEARD
Growing a beard is an affirmation
of manliness and masculinity. The beard itself is a physical characteristic
that separates men from boys, girls, and women. In a culture that has
downplayed good old-fashioned masculinity, growing a beard shows that you are
not afraid of being a manly man.
How to Grow a Beard
Go ahead. Break free from the shaving trap and grow a beard. If you are ready to step up to the challenge of growing a beard, it is time to start growing. The key to a successful beard-growing effort is commitment.
Just make a decision to grow a beard and stick
with it. Do not let a transient period of itching send you running for the
razor. Just make a commitment to grow the beard and stick with it. Be sure that
you allow yourself at least six weeks. Then, stick to your resolution not to
cave and shave prior to your commitment date as groom on your wedding day.
Self-consciousness is often
heightened during the initial beard-growing phase. If self-consciousness is
tough for you, try starting the beard while away on a vacation or holiday
break. When you return to your regular environment, remember your commitment.
Do not be shaken by the reactions of others. After all, it is your decision,
not theirs.
Picking a Beard Style
You will likely wonder which style of beard will best suit you. Forget that. Growing a beard should never be about fashion. Growing a beard is about being yourself. It is about being a man. Grow the beard that you want without giving fashion any thought.
There will be one controlling
factor in selecting the proper beard style for you. Some men have abundant and
profuse beard growth, while others have little or even none. Most men find
themselves somewhere in between. Those with scant beard-growth potential are no
less manly. Let MANAALAYA be clear about that. The beard is a gift and gifts
differ among men. Those who have the gift of the beard should share that gift
by growing the beard for all to see.
For those who are physically
able, MANAALAYA highly recommends growing the full beard. The full beard is the
classic style, the iconic beard image. If you cannot produce the full beard,
choose a style that makes the best use of your beard-growth pattern.
Whichever beard style you choose,
be sure not to make the most common mistake in beard-growing: premature
shaping. For most beginning beard growers, it is preferable just to stop
shaving altogether and let everything grow for the first four weeks or so.
For many, the scruffy look during
this period is too hard to bear and they yield to the temptation to clean up
the look by defining a shape to the beard. The trouble is that early attempts
at shaping frequently result in too much of the beard being taken off going too
high up for the neck line or going down too low on the cheek line.
The resulting awkwardly-shaped
beard usually does not look right and often gets discarded as a failed attempt
at growing a beard. If you really cannot afford to stick it out and avoid
premature shaping, at least approach your shaping effort with the objective of
taking off too little rather than too much.
Itch Relief
Many a new beard has been
sacrificed for the desire for relief from itching. Do not let itching deny you
your beard! After being accustomed to shaving for so long, the growth of a
beard presents your skin with a new environment.
Sometimes it causes a period of
itchiness. Do not give up because of this. Keep growing, knowing that the
itchiness should pass as your skin gets used to the presence of your beard.
Meanwhile, you can soothe your itchy skin with a moisturizing lotion or other
skin-care products that are used to relieve itching.
How to Care for a Beard
As
your beard grows into a real beard, you will need to learn how to care for your beard.
It
can be tough these days to find a barber who really knows his stuff when it
comes to beard trimming. If you cannot find a barber who is sufficiently
trustworthy to trim your beard, buy a beard trimmer and learn to use it.
Growing
a beard is an adventure that can be a surprising process of self-discovery. And
it certainly is a manly thing to do. It’s even manlier to grow a beard and keep
it.
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Authored By JAI SUNTHUSH ABEYEWARDENE
Advertising Supplements Journalist + Copywriter
Page 03 FASHION Friday
29 January 2016
THE
UNDEFEATED MASCULINE SHIRTS
Since 1988 Voi Jeans have been designing exceptional fashion
in bright colours and cool cuts that look and feel amazing. Voi Jeans still run
their operating from their own factory and oversee every garment from design to
finishing touches so each item of clothing can meet their exacting standards.
Voi Jeans shirts were born to create heritage style clothing which is timeless and has more than a little macho cool. The Voi Jeans shirts are cut to show off your torso and arms in all the right places to give the shirt a very masculine touch.
The great thing about Voi Jeans shirts is that they go with pretty much everything from smart office trousers to shorts in the summer – just roll up your sleeves for a summery look. This versatility makes Voi Jeans shirts an ideal investment for your honeymoon and continue to look fantastic each time you wear them. If you’re ready to embrace quality and style then check out the Voi Jeans shirts available online today at Reem Clothing
Voi Jeans shirts were born to create heritage style clothing which is timeless and has more than a little macho cool. The Voi Jeans shirts are cut to show off your torso and arms in all the right places to give the shirt a very masculine touch.
The great thing about Voi Jeans shirts is that they go with pretty much everything from smart office trousers to shorts in the summer – just roll up your sleeves for a summery look. This versatility makes Voi Jeans shirts an ideal investment for your honeymoon and continue to look fantastic each time you wear them. If you’re ready to embrace quality and style then check out the Voi Jeans shirts available online today at Reem Clothing
Authored By JAI SUNTHUSH ABEYEWARDENE
Advertising Supplements Journalist + Copywriter
Page 04 FINANCE
Friday
29 January 2016
WAYS
TO WOW THEM
at
Your Reception
When it comes to hosting a wedding reception today, the
trend is to throw a sophisticated party that reflects the couple and allows
guests to feel pampered. MANAALAYA however is interested in helping you take your reception from fun to fabulous with these
freshly minted ideas.
Amazing Arrivals
Beyond limos, you could transport guests in old-fashioned
trolleys or even having everyone arrive on foot European-style with the bride
and groom leading the way to the celebratory soiree.
Heartfelt Displays
Toasts from the bride and groom together to their guests
are a tasteful way for the newlyweds to thank friends and family verbally.
Special Performances
For brides and grooms who are talented vocalists, getting
up on stage and crooning a sentimental tune adds a wonderful, personal note to
the day's festivities.
Novelty Acts
Fortune-tellers or palm readers as a popular addition to
the event could predict wonderful developments for the curious or single
wedding guests ("You will meet your future husband at this
wedding...") or for Aunt Jane,
who's wondering if she should buy that lottery ticket.
Photo
Finish
Set up a photo area by creating a backdrop so that guests
can stop by and have playful portraits snapped by a photographer.
Creating a swanky lounge area of sofas and chairs where
guests can hang out at the end of the reception with a self-serve dessert wine
and artisanal cheese station and handmade chocolates to wind down the evening.
Super Send-Offs
As guests leave the reception, you
could send them off with a food bag filled with bagels and cream cheese or OJ
and scones, with a cute note tagged to the bag thanking guests for attending
the wedding and left on a table by the door.
Transit
Providing guests with transportation back to their hotel or
home is a thoughtful way to show that you want them to whoop it up, yet not get
behind the wheel if they've had too much to drink.
Have a bus or van driver on hand to shuttle guests over the
course of the evening or rent several flashy cars (convertibles are fun if
weather permits) with drivers to take a few guests at a time to their
destination.
Display a placard explaining the service (near the
restrooms is a good spot) so everyone knows that it's okay to leave their cars
in the lot overnight.
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Authored By JAI SUNTHUSH ABEYEWARDENE
Advertising Supplements Journalist + Copywriter
Page 05 HONEYMOON Friday
29 January 2016
ASTONISHING AND UNEXPECTED Honeymoon
Destinations
Next to extravagant wedding ceremonies, a great honeymoon
destination is the second most important aspect of binding two hearts together, forever
by spending quality time in an unexpected, yet, astonishing honeymoon
destination.
Silversea’s Silver Shadow Cruise in Alaska
Out of the many Alaskan cruises you
can choose from, the Silver Shadow is the most popular among honeymooners.
While on the cruise, you can admire an endless row of snowcapped
mountains. After which, you can snuggle up with your sweetie in one of the
private romantic suites. If your lady love needs to fix her hair, tell her not
to worry, she can go to an in-house beauty salon.
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Authored By JAI SUNTHUSH ABEYEWARDENE
Advertising
Supplements Journalist + Copywriter
Page 06 SEX Friday 29 January 2016
SHE IS A WORK OF ART TO BE SAVORED AND ENJOYED.
undress
her slowly
The key to sexual success with your
newlywed wife at your honeymoon is TIME. Spend as much time as you can leading
up to the act of sex, then once you begin, spend as much time as you can
working that thing.
Especially if it's sex for the first
time you can rip her clothes off and have hard and fast, wild monkey-sex as the
relationship progresses to show her you're the master of many styles, but save
that for later - and only do it occasionally for the sake of variety.
It all begins in your mind. Convince
yourself she is a work of art to be savored and enjoyed. Undress her slowly.
Compliment every new part of her body revealed by her for your personal
pleasure.
It's similar to Christmas or your
birthday and she's giving you a series of little gifts leading up to the big
one. Be appreciative. Let her know how much you're enjoying her efforts. Don't
be the impatient little boy tearing through wrapping paper looking for just one
prize.
Be man enough to realize everything
you see, touch, taste and feel is a prize to be valued and treasured. Take your
time with each gift she gives you before you move on to the next one. That's
the mental side.
On the physical side, the one tip
MANAALAYA can give you is to use something called "multiple-point
pleasure." Don't concentrate all your energies, thoughts and sensations on
just one specific spot in her body. Make a deliberate effort to stimulate her
body in at least three different locations at the same time because the entire female body is one, big erogenous
zone, not just a few isolated parts.
So how do you do it? Here's an
example. The two of you are naked, laying side-by-side. You're kissing and you
are actually THINKING about the kiss. That's one - her lips. (If you're not
really thinking about the kiss, you can't count the lips, and you're back to
zero). Your right hand is resting lightly on the side of her neck (that's two),
while your fingers delicately slide along the skin behind her ear (three).
At the same time, your right forearm
moves subtly between her breasts (four - with extra bonus points if you don't
smash them). Your left arm is under her waist with your left hand applying
gentle massage-like pressure to the small of her back (five), firmly holding
her pelvis (six), against yours.
While all this is going on, your
right leg is sliding across the top of her left leg (seven). At this point, she
is a rocket on the pad with her engines lit, ready to go into orbit. And you
haven't even pressed the launch button yet - so to speak.
So don't worry about technique. Just
make a conscious effort to be totally aware of all your senses and take the
time to savor every single moment. Remember - she's giving you a gift that, to
her at least, carries with it a great value. Treat it as such...MANAALAYA guarantees
your invitation for return engagements until dawn if that is possible.
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Authored By JAI SUNTHUSH ABEYEWARDENE
Advertising Supplements Journalist + Copywriter
