M A N A A L A Y A  

                                                                                                                                                  Every Grooms Bestman

Page 01                  Health                 Tuesday 29 December 2015

Weight Control

Weighing too much or too little can lead to health problems but you can control your weight by eating healthy food and being physically active.

ASK YOU’RE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL:
   What is a healthy weight for me?
   What are some ways I can control my weight?

Physical Activity

Research suggests that brisk walking can be just as good for you as an activity as jogging. Try to do a total of 30 minutes of constant physical activity, such as fast walking, most days of the week.

BEFORE YOU START BEING PHYSICALLY ACTIVE:
   Talk with your doctor about ways to get started.
   Choose something that fits into your daily life, as walking, gardening, raking leaves or even washing windows.
   Choose an activity you like, as dancing or swimming.
   Try a new activity, like biking.
   Ask a friend to start with you or join a group.

DON'T QUIT:
   In making time for physical activity, start slowly, and keep at it.
   If the weather is bad, try an exercise show on TV, watch an exercise tape in your home, walk in the mall or work around the house.

Authored by Jai Sunthush Abeyewardene – Advertising Supplements Journalist + Copywriter

Page 02                Grooming                     Tuesday 29 December 2015

Why Grooms

Should Groom Their Privates

Guys spend hours obsessing about grooming the hair on their head but tend to ignore their pubic hair. It is only when they are going to have sex that they begin to groom their privates. The fact remains that ungroomed privates are not only a complete turn off, but are also unhygienic. Here are reasons why guys should groom their privates.

CLEANLINESS

Heat, sweat and bacteria form around the crotch and remain there for a long time if it gets entangled in the pubic hair. Trimming or shaving it off will help keep that area clean and free from any unwanted infections. 
 
MAKES THE ERECTION LOOK BIGGER

Ungroomed pubic hair tends to hide your penis, which makes it appear smaller. Shaving away all the extra hair will make it appear at least an inch longer. 

LOOKS HEALTHIER

A well groomed crotch looks healthy and clean. The cleanliness will ensure that you don’t have any infections or outbreaks and it will also keep your penis healthy. Besides, it will enable you to keep an eye on unwanted warts or rash. 

APPEARS MORE INVITING

A clean well groomed penis appears more inviting to your partner. Pubic hair can be a complete turn off for most women while performing oral sex. If you want her to go down on you, you need to groom your privates. 

CAN INCREASE SENSITIVITY DURING SEX

The skin around the crotch is sensitive to touch. Shabby ungroomed pubic hair restricts direct contact to this sensitive skin.  Shaving or waxing it off, will give your partner better access to this area, thereby making it a much more intense experience.

Authored by Jai Sunthush Abeyewardene – Advertising Supplements Journalist + Copywriter

Page 03                    Fashion                 Tuesday 29 December  2015

GROOM’S FASHION – INSPIRATION AND TRENDS

While some guys might just want to rent a tux and call it a day, this can be an opportunity to have a little fun in the planning process! If you’re lacking inspiration, have a look at some of these trends:

Colored Suits 

Is the traditional black not for you? You can get a suit in different colors or patterns to go with your wedding vision. Pinstripe and seersucker are popular patterns, but an unexpected color like this cobalt blue suit can really pull a look together!

Pattern Ties 

A tie is a fantastic way to add a little pop of color or a fun print to any suit. It makes any look just a little more exciting and fun! Whether you’re rocking a traditional tie, this accent is great for neutral colored suits.

Fun Socks 

Grooms and groomsmen LOVE showing off their wacky socks – pick something colorful and silly! This is a good option if your attire is more formal because your socks will be hidden most of the day, but when you want to be a little goofy they’re still there!

Cuff Links 

Cuff links are a more subtle way to tie in your theme or something you love. Check out this cuff links with a favorite sports team logo on it! (For something a little more romantic, you could get your monogram). There are so many options for the guys out there when it comes to wedding day attire. Remember, it’s your day too, so turn the tables in your favour as well and stun your guests with an impression to last.

Authored by Jai Sunthush Abeyewardene – Advertising Supplements Journalist + Copywriter

Page 04              Finance                     Tuesday 29 December  2015

WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR FINANCIAL HEALTH

Grow Your Emergency Fund 

 The single most important thing for a would be groom right now is to make sure they have an adequately funded emergency fund to manage emergencies from savings, so keep your emergency fund in a high-yield savings account separate from the account you use for everyday expenses.

Pay Off Credit Card Debt

 Pay off or pay down credit card debt with any existing savings because people with credit card debt pay much more in interest than they can earn by having that money invested elsewhere.

Track Your Spending

 Track you’re spending and write down every cent you spend over the course of a week that will give you a very clear picture of exactly where your money is going. It sounds like a basic idea, but it’s a step many people don’t take because it’ll help you know how much you spend on food, housing, entertainment to list a few.

Envision Your Future

Develop a single exciting mental picture of where you want to be in five years and each day as you pull out of your driveway on the way to work think about that image.  Maybe this sounds a little silly, but visualization is an effective motivational technique. It might feel like you’re just daydreaming, but you’re planting the seed of an idea in your brain. Even when you’re not actively thinking about it, that image is going to stay in the back of your mind.

Live Below Your Means

Just because you make a good salary or just got a raise, doesn’t mean you should spend it all. Especially if you suddenly got a big jump in your income, keep your former standard of living and funnel the rest into paying off debts or adding to your retirement nest egg. Since you’re not lowering your existing budget or cutting expenses, you’ll be able to accomplish all this without feeling like you’ve had to cut back or make sacrifices.

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Authored by Jai Sunthush Abeyewardene – Advertising Supplements Journalist + Copywriter

Page 05                      Travel                       Tuesday 29 December  2015

THE ESSENTIAL TRAVEL PACKING

LIST FOR GROOMS

Starting off with the most obvious items and going to the more sophisticated ones, here are essential travel items that should be in the top ranks of any well-planned travel packing list :

An “outdated” Smartphone

Try to pack an older Smartphone when you travel. Pick the one that has the longest lasting battery over the one that has the most features. Leave your brand-new iPhone 12 at home and let your old but steady 2007 android Smartphone be your trusted travel companion.

A non-extravagant watch

Be sure that the (Casio) model you buy is featuring the electric light that you turn on by pressing the upper left button on the side of the watch. Depending on the year of manufacture some of these models don’t feature displaying the day of the week while others do. Be sure that you buy one that comes with both features.

 A Swiss Army knife

First off, the Swiss Army Knife lets you cut that loose thread that would otherwise ruin your whole shirt if it wasn’t cut off properly and when there are no scissors around. Second, it will save the day by acting as your can opener. Third, the Swiss Army knife is your perfect substitute for any screwdriver, pliers or tweezers that you might need during your travels. In short, carrying you own SAK with you when you travel will act as your perfect all-round-toolbox that has the size of a candy bar.

A low-key Digital Camera

As your camera will have no photogenes and you will not need any further equipment your pocket-style camera will come down to about 150 – 200g. If  you decide to buy a second-hand camera then consider buying a fresh battery along with it. While being of an older age has no real effect on the camera itself, it is the battery that will show the strongest wear and tear symptoms. You will be surprised how much a fresh battery will add up to a well working and reliable camera.

A no-fee credit card

It’s a credit card with no annual fee, no foreign transaction/purchase fee and no cash withdrawal fee and this kind of card is a must for anybody. Once such a credit card is at your disposal you gain an incredible amount of freedom. No matter where you’ll be, you will only pay the actual amount due – and nothing else.

A Moleskin Notebook

Carrying a small notepad with you at all times could be the most convenient and most effective way of saving any kind of information that you want to keep for later. The slim notebooks are no weight to carry and with their handy size you can whip them out within a second if you wanted to take something down.

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Authored by Jai Sunthush Abeyewardene – Advertising Supplements Journalist +  Copywriter

Page 06                 Honeymoon                  Tuesday 29 December  2015

Fiji 

At the heart of the South Pacific, Fiji is a tropical oasis. It boasts of serene waters, relaxation and a honeymoon where no one is going to bother you.

 Italy

Where else can you mix delicious food, culture and a love of life? If you are looking for a romantic European getaway, Italy is the place. In Italy, you can indulge in homemade gelato, have dinner at a local trattoria, travel to the Tuscan wine country and hop on a romantic gondola ride down the Venetian River. The landscape and culture are absolutely gorgeous.

Hawaii

Make your honeymoon memorable with time spent at one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Why not learn how to surf? Spend a night watching hula dancing and dining on delicious Hawaiian cuisine.

Greece

Visit the history-rich city of Athens and walk through the ancient streets to see the country’s natural beauty. If you are looking to stay at a pristine resort, check out the Greek Islands. Here, you can relax or charter boats and island-hop.

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Authored by Jai Sunthush Abeyewardene – Advertising Supplements Journalist + Copywriter

Page 07                   Sex              Tuesday 29 December 2015

Make your woman scream 

non-stop in bed 

Spots like the breasts, clitoris and g-spot are often attacked with the erroneous belief that this will set her in the right mood. But women don’t want men to only pay attention to these spots as they want you to pay attention to their whole body.

You need to know to last 30 minutes in bed at the minimum but if you really want to drive you woman wild, then you should learn how to last over an hour in bed. And of course, you can have a quickie once in a while, but most of the time, women will need a minimum of 30 minutes of intercourse to have multiple orgasms.

 And by lasting longer in bed, it includes all the works, the finger works, the cunnilingus, the oral sex, the romance and above all, the actual sex itself.

What would turn her on much more is if you kiss up her inner thighs, and breathe warmly on her vagina. Then, run your tongue over her clitoris. Do this until she’s pleading with you to give her more and then give her the gratification she yearns for.

A woman gets bored with a man who is completely silent in bed, because she doesn’t know whether or not he’s even enjoying it and it could be a complete turn-off. Women want their men to tell them they are actually enjoying what they do with her. 

The sexual eye contact heightens the feelings of pleasure and connection beyond anything and any woman who has experienced this before craves for more of it. Avoid the typical routine of turning off all the lights and just grunting and pounding away in the dark.

Women don’t ‘come down’ from sexual pleasure as quickly as men after sex, so she’s going to want you to hold her and be close to her while she does. Believe me; she’ll enjoy sex much more if you just spend a few minutes doing this.

Finally, be concerned about her orgasm and this is very important for her ego and your over all sex life. By combining all the steps highlighted, you will soon have your woman screaming her head off in bed.

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Authored by Jai Sunthush Abeyewardene – Advertising Supplements Journalist + Copywriter