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SEXUAL AROUSAL AND ORGASM FOR MEN How to arouse your partner

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What happens to our bodies when we get turned on sexually? Answering this question is important for several reasons. First, it’s always a good idea to have an understanding of how your own body works, including the sexual parts. That way, you can be comfortable with the way your body responds as you get sexually excited and you will also have a better idea if something is wrong that you should see a doctor about. Second, while no JOY FEELINGS MAG!

two people are exactly the same in the way they respond sexually, knowing what happens to the male and female body during the process of sexual arousal and orgasm will give you some idea of how a sexual partner’s body responds when he or she is sexually excited.

Having a basic understanding of your own body’s sexual response and your partner’s sexual response can be an important building block for a

mutually satisfying sexual relationship.

Sexual arousal usually begins in the brain. That is, your brain responds to a sexy thought or image, or having a feeling of closeness or affection toward a partner, or the touch of a partner by sending signals to the rest of your body, especially the genital area. For both men and women, one of the major components of physical sexual arousal is increased blood flow to the genital area causing the clitoris to swell and harden in women and the penis to become erect in men. Also, for both women and men, the heart beats faster, blood pressure increases, and breathing becomes more rapid. So in some basic JOY FEELINGS MAG!

respects, the process of male and female sexual response is quite similar.

But because males and females have different reproductive organs we need to look at how sexual arousal affects the genital area separately.

Women For women, a number of things happen as sexual arousal triggered in the brain increases blood flow to the genital area. The vagina becomes lubricated with fluid that seeps through the walls of the vagina. Due to the increased blood flow, the clitoris swells slightly and hardens, becoming more visible and sensitive to touch. As sexual arousal continues and increases, the outer third of the vagina tightens and the

opening becomes a little smaller. As a women gets close to having an orgasm, the clitoris retracts, becoming a little less visible.

For most women, having an orgasm requires some form of stimulation of the clitoris or clitoral area.

The orgasm consists of a series of 3 to 15 contractions of the muscles around the vagina. The first few contractions are the most intense, coming about a second apart, and then they becomes weaker and farther apart. During the orgasm, the woman’s uterus and anus may also rhythmically contract.

Men The most obvious physical sign of sexual arousal in men is erection of the JOY FEELINGS MAG!

penis. The increased blood flow into the penis causes it to stiffen. As the spongy tissue inside becomes filled with blood, pressure is put on the veins inside the penis which prevents blood from flowing out which helps to keep the penis hard. As the process of sexual arousal continues, the penis may become even harder and the head (tip) a little larger. Once the penis has become erect, a few drops of clear non-urinary fluid may come out of the urethra where urine comes out. The testicles move closer to the body.

For men, orgasm occurs in two basic stages. In the first stage, seminal fluid (semen) flows to an area near the base of the penis called the urethral bulb.

Once this happens, the

man usually has a feeling that he is about to ejaculate. This is sometimes called “the point of no return” because once the semen has reached this area, the man will not be able to stop himself from ejaculating. In the second stage, the urethral bulb and muscles in the pelvic area go through a series of contractions (5 to 8 on average), causing the semen (often called “cum”) to be pumped out of the penis. The semen may squirt or dribble out.

The first few contractions are stronger and are about one second apart. During orgasm, a man’s body may stiffen up or he may have mild muscle contractions. Once he has finished ejaculation, his body will relax and the JOY FEELINGS MAG!

penis goes back to its usual size.

Differences in the Speed of Sexual Response From the descriptions of arousal and orgasm above we can see that there are some major similarities in the ways that males and females become sexually aroused and then have orgasms. However, we need to keep in mind that there can be differences in the sexual responses of men and women.

On average, the time it takes to become aroused and have an orgasm is shorter for men than for women. This is important to know because it means that in a relationship between a man and a woman, the man may need to try to slow himself down and not expect that

his female partner will become sexually aroused as quickly as he does.

The partners in same sex relationships are more similar to each other biologically than is the case with opposite sex couples but that does not mean that the pace of sexual arousal of two men in a gay relationship or two women in a lesbian relationship will necessarily match perfectly. In other words, everyone has their own pace of sexual arousal.

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How fast we become aroused and have an orgasm can change from one day to another depending on a wide range of factors including how relaxed or stressed-out we are, whether we are tired or feeling well rested, whether we have drunk a lot of alcohol or smoked cigarettes, and, probably most importantly, whether we are feeling positively or negatively towards our partner.

THE SCIENCE OF SEXUAL AROUSAL Psychologists are gaining new insights into sexual arousal with the help of innovative research methods

Men and women experience sexual arousal very differently, not only physiologically but psychologically, according to researchers who are studying arousal using an array of new and refined methods.

Those methods are making it possible for researchers to understand the causes of real-world problems, such as sexual dysfunction and high-risk sexual behavior (see pages 54 and 58). But they are also giving researchers JOY FEELINGS MAG!

the means to explore basic questions about the nature of sexual arousal and how its different components-such as physiological arousal and subjective experience--are related to each other.

"It's easier to get funding for research that focuses on, let's say, AIDS-related sexual behaviors, than for research on the very fundamental question of what sexual motivation and sexual arousal really are," says Erick Janssen, PhD, a psychologist at the

Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction at Indiana University. "But in the long run, those basic questions have to be answered before we can move on to explain other, related behaviors."

Cognition and arousal One active area of research concerns cognitive factors that influence sexual arousal.

In the mid-1980s, Boston University psychologist David Barlow, PhD, and his colleagues conducted a series of studies to examine the relationship between anxiety and sexual arousal. They found that men with and without sexual problems reacted very differently to anxiety-inducing threats of mild electric shock.

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Men who reported having no trouble getting and maintaining erections, says Barlow, "would believe that they were going to get shocked if they didn't get aroused, so they would focus on the erotic scene." The result was that the threat of shock actually increased sexual arousal. But men who had sexual problems responded to the threat of shock very differently, says Barlow. "Their attention would be so focused on the negative outcomes that they wouldn't be able to process the erotic cues," he explains.

Since those initial studies, Barlow and his collaborators have been trying to tease apart the factors that distinguish men with and without

sexual problems. One of the key differences, he says, is that men with sexual arousal problems tend to be less aware of how aroused they are.

Another difference has to do with how men react to instances when they can't become aroused, says Barlow. "Males who are able to get aroused fairly easily seem unfazed by occasions where they can't get aroused," he notes.

"They tend to attribute it to benign external events-it was something they ate, or they're not getting enough sleep--not as characteristics of themselves." In contrast, men with arousal problems tend to do just the opposite, thinking of every instance of difficulty as a sign of a long-term internal JOY FEELINGS MAG!

problem, either physiological or psychological, he says.

At the Kinsey Institute, Janssen and John Bancroft, MD, the institute's director, have been developing a theoretical model and a set of measurement tools that define sexual arousal as the product of excitatory and inhibitory tendencies.

Last year, they published papers in the Journal of Sex Research (Vol. 39, No. 2) describing the Sexual Inhibition and Sexual Excitation Scale--a new questionnaire that measures individual differences in the tendency to become sexually inhibited and excited.

Early research on the model suggests that while a single factor accounts

for all of the variation among men in their tendency to become sexually excited (SES), there are two inhibitory factors--one that represents inhibition due to the threat of performance failure (SIS1) and one that represents inhibition due to the threat of such performance consequences as an unwanted pregnancy or a sexually transmitted disease (SIS2).

One implication is that people with different levels of SES, SIS1 and SIS2 will respond differently to different kinds of stimuli, says Janssen. In one study, for instance, Janssen, Bancroft and their collaborators found that people who scored highly on SIS2 were less likely to JOY FEELINGS MAG!

be aroused by erotic films that included threatening stimuli than people with low SIS2 scores.

"We believe that people who are high in inhibitionproneness are more vulnerable to developing sexual problems, whereas those who are low are more likely to engage in high-risk sexual behavior," says Janssen.

Physiological and subjective arousal For most of the history of research on sexual arousal, studies involving women have been much rarer than studies involving men.

Recently, however, the gap has started to narrow due to the work of psychologists such as Cindy Meston, PhD, of the University of Texas at Austin, Julia Heiman, PhD, of the University of

Washington, and Ellen Laan, PhD, of the University of Amsterdam.

Janssen and his colleagues at the Kinsey Institute have also begun studying female arousal.

One of the most interesting results to come out of that work, researchers say, is that there are significant differences between men and women in the relationship between physiological and subjective arousal.

"What we find in research in males is there's a very high correlation between their erectile response and how aroused they say they are," says Meston. "But in women we get low, if any correlations."

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sex difference could also have important implications for the treatment of female sexual dysfunction, says Meston.

Researchers have not yet been able to pinpoint the source of the difference, she says, but some progress has been made.

Several explanations that once seemed likely candidates have been eliminated in recent years.

One of them is the idea that women are less likely than men to talk honestly about their sexuality because of sexual taboos.

But Meston says she sees no evidence of reticence in the women who volunteer for her studies.

Another possibility is that erotic films might evoke negative emotions in women, which could mask their arousal. But Laan

and her collaborators at the University of Amsterdam have found no evidence that such reactions can account for the physiology-experience gap.

Meston and others suspect that the difference probably has something to do with the fact that male genital arousal is simply easier to notice than female genital arousal.

Men also seem to be more attentive than women to

all kinds of physiological signals, not just sexual ones, says Janssen.

An open question is whether the resulting sex differences in the relationship between physiological and subjective arousal are permanent, or whether they can be changed through training. Meston says her lab is currently conducting a study to find that out.

MALE SEXUALITY Most men tend to consider the third phase of the sexual response cycle, namely orgasm, to be the same asejaculation. This is not the case, orgasm & ejaculation are in fact JOY FEELINGS MAG!

separate events, although they seem to occur simultaneously. It is important to note that either of these events can occur in the absence of the other.

Excitement through Plateau Sexual desire is a complex interaction among cognitive processes, physiological mechanisms (hormones), physical wellbeing, and positive mood all affecting the drive toward sexual fantasy or behavior.

If a man encounters something that excites him sexually, messages are transmitted to the portion of the brain dedicated to sexual response. Many men believe that sexual arousal is always accompanied by an erection, but this is not necessarily the case at the first stage.

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arousal. The brain is flooded with natural chemicals that act similarly to drugs such as cocaine. These natural chemicals, called endorphins, make the man say to himself that whatever is causing the sexual arousal is very enjoyable and should be continued. If the sexual response is the result of observing another person, the man may make an effort to meet the other person involved.

Most men will produce pre-ejaculate when anything considered to be sexually exciting occurs, perhaps even reading a sexually explicit story or watching a sexually explicit movie. There is no limit to the length of time that a man can be aroused,

and throughout arousal the man can continue to produce drops of preejaculate.

Erection Normally, excitement is followed by erection. An erection of the penis occurs as the spongy tissues of the penis are engorged with blood.

There is one large primary artery responsible for blood flow into the penis, but several veins that drain the penis of blood. When an erection is not happening, the inflow of blood and the outflow is maintained in balance and the penis remains flaccid.

During erection, blood flows into the penis and holes in the spongy tissue in the penis fill with blood. At the same time, flaps in the veins leading out of the penis enlarge, JOY FEELINGS MAG!

cutting off the drainage.

As a result, the penis fills with blood. As more and more blood flows in than out, the penis enlarges and becomes harder. Finally, veins in the penis are compressed from the increasing pressure from the erection itself. Heart rate and blood pressure also increase, the pressure of blood into the penis increases, keeping the penis hard.

What can go wrong? Several things can happen. Those with spinal cord injuries are frequently unable to attain an erection because the nerves that control the valves in the veins and arteries have been severed.

If these valves cannot be opened and closed an erection is impossible.

As a man ages, the valves (flaps) controlling the veins that must be shut off may leak a bit, and not prevent the outflow of blood. And the blood flow into the penis may be restricted. Also, as a man ages the main penis artery may fill with sludge, reducing blood inflow.

Smoking may contribute to this, as it does to the buildup of sludge in other portions of the circulatory system. Alcohol use may decrease the ability of the nervous system to close off the necessary valves.

This is why intoxicated men often cannot achieve and maintain an erection.

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to enlarge to a greater degree when erect, so the differences in the size of the erect penis may not be that great. According to the book Man's Body, the average flaccid penis is about 3 3/4 inches long with most falling between 3 1/4 and 4 1/4 inches, though a few are outside this range. The average erect penis is 6 1/4 inches, with most between 5 and 7 inches, though a few are smaller and larger.

An article in Men's Health Magazine indicates that these data are overly optimistic, and that the average erect penis length now widely accepted by doctors is 5.1 inches.

Which seems a bit short, or at least for an average number. Erect penis length

varies with the degree of erection.

Past puberty, in the teen years, and perhaps during the twenties, it is possible to get a full erection without any manual stimulation at all. As men age beyond the 20s, this occurs less and less frequently and increasingly some manual manipulation of the penis is needed. As the penis becomes increasingly erect, the nerve endings located there gradually become more and more sensitive to touch. In general, the harder the penis can become, the more pleasant the sensations from the touch.

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increases. During the initial stages of arousal, before erection occurs, the testicles and scrotum feel quite large and soft, and are very sensitive to touch.

Gentle pressure on the testicles with the fingertips produces particularly pleasant sensations. As the erection proceeds, the testicles change as well, increasing in size by up to 50% as they also fill with blood.

They become harder and are drawn up to the body as the point of ejaculation becomes nearer and nearer.

Many men think that an erection must ordinarily proceed to an orgasm and ejaculation, but this is not necessarily so. By repeatedly massaging and then stopping the manual

stimulation of the penis, a man can go through many erection cycles that do not necessary need to lead directly to orgasm. With each cycle, often the man can learn to take a bit more stimulation without ejaculating.

Research indicates that stimulation of the septum, a portion of the brain known to be a part of the limbic system, results in the feeling of an orgasm, but this stimulation produces neither an erection nor ejaculation.

These findings support the theory that ejaculation and orgasm, though often linked together, are, indeed, separate events.

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ejaculation is an important part of sexual enjoyment.

It is important for the man to learn how to read his body's signals that orgasm and ejaculation are near.

Psychologists call the point where the man is no longer able to delay orgasm the "point of inevitability". Learning how to lengthen the arousal and erection period while delaying orgasm is an important part of maximizing enjoyment from sex. As the erection proceeds, the physical sensations become increasingly more and more exciting, and the psychological pressure to ejaculate becomes more and more intense. It is essential to learn how to keep the stimulation just below the level required for ejaculation, while

learning to deal with the increasing psychological pressure to ejaculate. The psychological pleasure becomes more and more intense, the longer the arousal can be maintained without ejaculation, but the greater the enjoyment for the man. Developing these skills and dealing with the psychological desire to ejaculate for as long as possible requires practice. Women usually require a somewhat longer period of time to become fully aroused, so being able to delay orgasm potentially increases the enjoyment of sex by both partners.

All of the sections of the erect penis are not equally sensitive. Thus, by varying locations being stimulated, the man can JOY FEELINGS MAG!

perhaps delay orgasm.

Stimulation of the base of the penis, near the body, while pleasant, normally will not be sufficient to achieve orgasm. The underside of the tip of the penis, called the "frenulum", is very sensitive to manual stimulation. If this area of the erect penis is stimulated very much, an orgasm (and ejaculation) will occur almost immediately.

A significant portion of the penis, perhaps onethird to one-half of it, lies inside the body. This portion of the penis also responds to manual stimulation. It can be felt and externally massaged at a spot called the perineum area, which is directly behind the base of

the scrotum. This is a little-recognized but highly sensitive area of the male body. This spot is sometimes referred to as the "second male G spot" though many men are not even aware that it is a sexually sensitive area. In addition to the possibility of externally massaging the interior portion of the erect penis, a bundle of nerves terminate here, and the main artery that is responsible for providing blood for erections runs through this area. Inside, but directly above this area lies the Cowper's glands. It is likely that external massage of this area will to a certain degree stimulate these glands.

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possible and often very pleasant to externally massage the prostate, a walnut-size gland, responsible for secreting most of the liquid contained in the semen by pressing on the perineum, or directly inside the rectum, as the gland is located only about an inch inside.

Orgasm (with and without ejaculation) With practice, a man can learn a degree of control over the point when he proceeds to orgasm and ejaculation. Some men believe that male orgasm invariably results in ejaculation, but this is not always true. Some men have learned techniques for having multiple orgasms without

ejaculating. Many of these techniques involving squeezing of the urethra such that the semen is not allowed to leave the body.

As the point of orgasm approaches, pre-ejaculate production will normally stop, and the hole in the tip of the penis becomes slit-like. The testicles become hard and are drawn up near the body in preparation. Breathing becomes heavier, and there may be involuntary contractions of major muscles (convulsions) throughout the body.

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apart, followed perhaps by several smaller ones that can last 45 seconds or so.

Ejaculatory Force: Generally the more frequently a man has an ejaculation, the less force that ejaculation will have.

If one is able to ejaculate two to three hours after his previous ejaculation, the semen just dribbles out.

Semen: There is a wide variation in semen production, but about 60 percent on average, comes from glands called the seminal vesicles, whereas 38 % comes from the prostate, with the remainder from glands such as the Cowper's.

Frequency of Ejaculation: According to a number of studies, Many post- pubescent young

men report daily ejaculation, if not more frequently than that. This frequency gradually declines for most males to 2-3 time per week, which is typical of men in there forties. But there is still considerable variation among adult men of a given age.

Many men believe that it is somehow "unmasculine" to take advantage and enjoy the sexual experiences that occur prior to orgasm.

They may have been taught at an early age that masturbation is somehow sinful or harmful to one's health. Orgasm and ejaculation become the focus of their partner-sex as well, rather than full enjoyment of all aspects of sexual feelings.

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Once the arousal has begun, there are physical and psychological changes that take place in men. As outlined earlier, typically, an involuntary message is sent from the brain to the nerves that control a series of valves on the veins by which blood is drained from the penis. At the same time, blood continues to enter the penis through the main artery, the heartbeat rate increases, and blood pressure rises. With blood flowing in faster than it is returned, the penis starts to become erect.

When the penis is flaccid, touch seems little different than touch on any other part of the anatomy. But as erection starts to take place, the nerve endings concentrated in the penis

start to become more sensitive and pleasant to the touch.

Sexual tension has started.

The first sexual feelings are rather unfocused, but as arousal begins, the man's attention increasingly is focused on the sensations emanating from the groin area. Many men believe these sexual sensations occur only in the penis, but there are many other places in the groin area that are quite sensitive as well.

Equally interesting are the psychological changes that are taking place, something that few men acknowledge. At the initial stages of arousal, the man has no particular psychological "urge" to press forward to JOY FEELINGS MAG!

ejaculation. But as the arousal and erection continues, the psychological urge to press forward to ejaculation becomes stronger and stronger. This is the essence of building sexual tension.

Psychologically, the man experiences the feeling of wanting more and more stimulation to continue and increase the intensity of the sexual feelings.

The entire experience can be likened to the winding of a "sexual" spring.

Increasing stimulation causes the "sexual" spring to be wound tighter and tighter, increasing the sexual tension. These sensations are extremely pleasant, but at the same time, the unreleased tension is also described

as very "frustrating" by most men. Interestingly, some men describe this as a "delicious" frustration, and many agree that it is among the best, if not the best of experiences that life has to offer. The tighter the sexual spring can be wound, the more exciting the sexual "ride" and the more "extreme" the ultimate release will be. This is a human experience not to be missed. Fully recognizing this and fully taking advantage of these sensations and psychological urges in an effort to more completely enjoy them for a longer period of time without moving directly forward to orgasm, something that most men must learn. But the results are well worth the effort, both in terms of JOY FEELINGS MAG!

the man's own enjoyment as well as for the benefit and enjoyment of a sexual partner.

Refractory Period Once the orgasm is complete, the valves which had maintained the erection, are opened and the penis is drained of blood so that within a space of a few minutes it has returned to its flaccid state.

Some research has suggested that testosterone produced by the sex organs in males and the adrenal glands (on top of the kidneys) in females, has less to do with whether a man will become sexually aroused than is widely believed.

Other recent research suggests that it is not

testosterone, but a compound closely related to testosterone that is important. Ordinarily, after ejaculation, a man has no further interest in sexual activity of any kind. For a period of 10 minutes to perhaps more than an hour, or even days for older men. During this refractory period a man is physically unable to achieve another orgasm even if he is able to maintain erection.

The generally pleasant feelings of satiety, lack of

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interest in further sexual activity and sleepiness following the male orgasm (which many women do not appear to fully understand or appreciate) are primarily linked to a chemical called oxytocin that is released during orgasm.

How To Heal A Curling Iron Burn And Scar On The Skin With the hair trend of having soft, beachy waves and curls, women are using curling irons to achieve this look.

Sometimes the use of a curling iron leads to accidental burns and I’m often asked, “How do I heal a curling iron burn?” and “How do I fade and lighten a curling iron scar?” Healing a burn and fading a scar JOY FEELINGS MAG!

require two treatments.

different

How to heal a curling iron burn: The less you do it to the better, but keeping it moist and protected with an antibacterial ointment such as Neosporin followed by a band-aid or sterile, lint-free gauze can aid in the healing process.

Many people will ask about applying tea tree oil,

aloe vera gel or lavender oil, but some of these may actually be an irritant to oozing and inflamed skin.

My experience tells me the less you mess with it, the quicker it will heal.

The human body is truly amazing and whenever there is an injury (and in this case, a burn) your body will go into overdrive to heal it. (Note: The tooth is the only part of the human body that can’t repair itself.)

Once the skin has closed and the crusty scab is completely gone (be sure not to pick!) and you’re left with a dark, discolored scar then you’ll treat the scar differently.

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(depending on severity) usually lasts 7-14 days, but the red or dark scar can linger for weeks—or even months.

Red or dark scars are caused from trauma to the skin cells. These scars should be treated the same way a blemish scar is treated. Like blemish scars, they will fade with time, but using a skin lightener, increasing your exfoliation by using gentle acid products and protecting the scar with sunscreen is recommended for a quicker recovery.

Use exfoliating products containing glycolic acid, lactic acid and salicylic acid or mild facial scrubs using round grains such as jojoba beads to help stimulate cell renewal.

(Don’t use sharp edged grains like apricot kernels as they may scratch and lacerate the skin causing an increase in melanin.)

See some excellent exfoliating products here.

Also, use skin lightening and calming ingredients like vitamin C (I personally like magnesium ascorbyl phosphate like found in Vitamin C&E Treatment), arbutin, licorice extract and white tea extract.

One easy-to-use product that has BOTH exfoliants and lighteners is PostBreakout Fading Gel. It uses gentle acids and lighteners to stimulate new and healthy skin cell growth while removing scarred and damaged cells.

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scars and blemish scars.

Out with the old, in with the new!

Scars are a result of the body's natural healing process. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the worse your initial injury, the more likely you are to develop a scar as the wound heals. Burns are no exception to this rule.

Deeper burns develop into darker scars while shallow burns are lighter or may not scar at all. When dealing with burn scars, it is important to make sure that you have done all you can to prevent massive scarring and then work from there once the burn has healed.

step 1 Massage your scar with moisturizer to increase circulation to the site.

According to "The Doctors Book of Home Remedies," increased circulation will also help collagen to be evenly distributed throughout the skin. This leads to flattening and fading of burn scars with daily use.

Step 2 Visit your dermatologist for a chemical peel to eliminate the outer layers of damaged skin.

According to The American Academy of Dermatology, fruit acids are applied to your skin using a large cotton swab.

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frequency depends on the severity of your scarring,

Step 3 Apply sunscreen to your scar when going outdoors.

The sun's harmful UV rays cause scars to darken, making them more noticeable while inhibiting the natural healing process. According to "The Doctors Book of Home Remedies," it is important to apply a sunscreen of SPF 25 or higher for adequate protection.

Step 4 Opt for cryosurgery from your plastic surgeon or dermatologist.

Cryosurgery uses liquid nitrogen to freeze the

outer skin layers and eliminate the damaged and excess tissue, according to The American Academy of Dermatology. The skin blisters during treatment and peels off within one week post-procedure.

Step 5 Eat plenty of vitamin-Cand zinc-enriched foods.

Foods high in vitamin C include citrus fruits, broccoli and potatoes.

Ideal zinc-enriched foods include Brazil nuts, peanuts and lean beef.

Vitamin C and zinc nourish your skin from the inside out by building collagen around the skin's blood vessels, according to "The Doctors Book of Home Remedies."  

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HOW TO FADE A BURN SCAR While first-degree burns typically don't leave scars, a severe burn can leave a lasting mark on your skin.

Coping with a burn injury is difficult, especially when the burn is on a highly visible part of the body. Burns cause stress, pain, discomfort and selfconsciousness. Scars add to this burden. However, methods are available to help reduce the appearance of burn scars.

Scars can never be completely removed, but it is possible to fade scars with proper treatment, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

Step 1 Undergo a collagen injection treatment at your doctor's office. Collagen helps plump up skin for a firmer, healthier look.

Collagen injections can temporarily hide recessed burn scars. Initially, you'll need to get a new injection every three to 12 months.

Over time, the injections will jump-start increased levels of natural collagen production at the scar site, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Step 2 Get a chemical peel. This procedure uses chemicals to destroy the topmost layer of scarred skin, allowing new, healthier skin to grow in its place.

Light chemical peels have little or no recovery time, JOY FEELINGS MAG!

and work best for fading shallow scars. Deeper peels are also possible, but they are more painful.

Deep chemical peels require at least two weeks of healing, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

Step 3 Undergo dermabrasion.

Dermabrasion removes thin layers of burned skin, much like chemical peel treatments. Depending on the size and severity of the scar, multiple dermabrasion treatments may be required, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

Recovery time is short, lasting only about one week.

Step 4 Visit your doctor to have surgical scar revision performed. This option is best suited for severe burn scarring. Surgical scar revision does not actually fade a scar; it completely removes most or all of the scarred skin, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. After the scarred skin is removed, nearby skin is connected.

Rejoining the surrounding skin does leave a small surgical scar, but this is less noticeable than a large burn scar.

Step 5 Go for laser resurfacing.

This procedure smooths scarred skin, fading the rough and elevated appearance of some burn scars, according to the

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University of Maryland Medical Center.

Step 6 Apply cosmetics to mask burn scars, as recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology. You can fade dark scars using overthe-counter makeups, but you should always discuss makeup with your doctor if you've just undergone scar reduction treatments.

Deep chemical peels, dermabrasion and surgical scar revision can leave the skin highly susceptible to pain and irritation if makeup is applied during the healing process. 

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10 WAYS TO GET RID OF PMS

PMS. Ugh! While not every woman gets premenstrual syndrome—the cramping, JOY FEELINGS MAG!

PMS. Ugh! Every month, about 85% of women get at least one symptom such as cramping, bloating, or general crabbiness. Here are 10 things you can do to get rid of PMS.

bloating, and general crabbiness that can strike around period time— about 85% of women

report having at least one symptom each month.

And even though there’s no real "cure" for PMS, many treatments and lifestyle changes are available to help you cut down on the discomfort.

Read on to find out how.

Improve your diet A salt-heavy diet can cause bloating, caffeine can aggravate irritability or anxiety, alcohol may worsen depression, and too much sugar can destabilize your blood sugar and mood.

Try to eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains the week before your period.

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And it’s not just what you eat, but how you eat. Aim to eat at regular intervals to avoid dips and spikes in blood sugar, says Joanne Piscitelli, MD, associate clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Duke University in Durham, N.C. "It is worth changing your diet habits before moving on to medical therapies, because you are less likely to have side effects," she says.

Exercise more Exercise can fight both physical and emotional PMS symptoms, says Dr. Piscitelli.

"Even though women say they don’t have energy,

this is probably when it is most important to exercise," she says.

Pick an exercise routine that gets your heart rate up and that you enjoy. For PMS,The National Women’s Health Information Center recommends two and a half hours of moderately intense activity, one hour and 15 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity, or a combination of the two each week, plus two muscle-strengthening sessions.

Try vitamins Vitamins may be beneficial for PMS, particularly B6 and E, says Petra Casey, MD, JOY FEELINGS MAG!

associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

There’s not much hard evidence to prove that these supplements work.

Still, they are worth trying. Here are some suggested daily doses from the Mayo Clinic: • Calcium: 1,200 milligrams • Magnesium: 400 mg.

• Vitamin B6: 50 to 100 mg.

• Vitamin E: 400 international units (IU) Check out herbal remedies Herbal remedies are understudied (and unregulated when compared to prescription drugs), but there are some

that may be effective in relieving PMS symptoms like cramping and mood swings.

You might consider using black cohosh, chasteberry, evening primrose oil, ginger, raspberry leaf, dandelion, or natural progesterone creams.

Your ob/gyn may be upto-date on the best research regarding supplements; see if he or she has advice on which ones you can take and when.

Focus on your stress First of all, it is important that you get adequate rest and plenty of sleep. Try to get as much sleep as you think you need so that JOY FEELINGS MAG!

sleep deprivation doesn’t ratchet up symptoms.

Then make a conscious effort to reduce your stress level. You can try deep breathing, massage, meditation, or yoga, which can soothe the mind and body.

But skip the meditation if you know your best stress buster is a girls’ night out or writing in your journal.

Find what works for you and stick with it.

Take pain relievers For women who have PMS-related pain such as cramping, breast tenderness, backaches, or headaches, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory pain relievers (NSAIDs) can

provide some relief.

cycle. Dr. Piscitelli says.

These include ibuprofen (Advil and similar drugs) and naproxen (Aleve).

Some women use them continuously instead of in the typical cycle to avoid getting their period, which can also reduce PMS symptoms, though it can lead to breakthrough bleeding.

Or you can try over-thecounter remedies specifically aimed at PMS like Pamprin and Midol.

These often combine some sort of pain reliever with caffeine.

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Ask your doctor about antidepressants Antidepressants aren’t the first choice for PMSrelated mood problems.

Still, they are an option if symptoms are severe and affecting your daily life (and nothing else is helping).

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Zoloft and Prozac are often

prescribed, says Dr. Piscitelli. They can be taken just for a week or two before your period or all of the time.

PMS can also aggravate underlying depression.

Some women may think depression is cyclic and mistakenly attribute it to PMS, but they don’t realize it doesn’t really follow the patterns of their periods until they track it, says Dr. Piscitelli.

Treating the underlying depression can help PMS symptoms, she adds.

Look into diuretics Many women experience bloating in their hands, feet, face, or stomach with PMS. One way to combat this—if exercise and JOY FEELINGS MAG!

cutting back on salt don’t work—is a diuretic.

These prescription drugs help the body get rid of excess water by boosting urine output.

One commonly prescribed diuretic is spironolactone (Aldactone). But diuretics aren’t for everyone. They can exacerbate urinary incontinence, constipation, lower blood pressure, raise potassium levels, and interact with other medications.

Chart your symptoms PMS is real. But first you may need to chart your symptoms for several months to be sure that you are experiencing PMS and not another condition like

depression, says Dr. Casey. An estimated 12 to 25 million women in the U.S. suffer from debilitating PMS. It includes both physical and emotional symptoms.

These symptoms are varied and so are the treatments to relieve them, Dr. Casey says, so different treatments may need to be tried.

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Dr. Casey advises women not to get discouraged or expect "a magic bullet" from the first treatment they try.

NICK JONAS AND DEMI LOVATO ARE TRULY TWO PEAS IN A POD.

The longtime best friends, both 23, opened up in a new interview about starting their Disney careers side-by-side, the challenges that tore them apart and how their mended their strong bond.

"We joked around that it was Disney High, except we all were shooting shows and really overworking," Lovato tells Billboard about their JOY FEELINGS MAG!

introduction on Camp Rock. "I joke that I sometimes have PTSD after leaving the channel, because if my schedule starts to get too busy, I rebel and I get bitchy..."

Jonas touched on his relationship status since ending his two-year relationship with model Olivia Culpo in January 2015. "I'm in a bizarre time in my life where I'm single, but that has been

tricky," he admits.

What does his old Disney pal have to say about it?

"He's a guy in his 20s and he's famous and he likes to have a lot of fun," says Lovato. "Listen, even when he was in a relationship, I was like, 'Get out of that. You could f--- anybody that you want right now, so have fun and do that.'"

Demetria Devonne "Demi" ; born August 20, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter and actress who made her debut as a child actress in Barney & Friends. In 2008, Lovato rose to prominence in JOY FEELINGS MAG!

the Disney Channel television film Camp Rockand signed a recording contract with Hollywood Records. Musically, Lovato is considered a pop, pop rock and R&B artist.She released her debut album, Don't Forget, in September 2008; it debuted at No. 2 on the U.S.Billboard 200 and has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 530,000 copies. In 2009, Lovato received her own television series, Sonny with a Chance. Her second album, Here We Go Again, was released that July and debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, and it

has been certified gold by the RIAA for sales of over 496,000 copies. Its title track became her first single to reach the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 15, and was certified platinum.

After the release of additional television films and their soundtracks in 2010, Lovato's personal issues put her career on hiatus and ended Sonny with a Chance after its second season. Her third album, Unbroken (2011), addresses several of her difficulties. Its lead single, "Skyscraper", became Lovato's second top ten single as well as first platinum single in the U.S.; its second single, "Give Your Heart a Break", was certified triple JOY FEELINGS MAG!

platinum. Lovato was a judge and mentor on the American version of The X Factor in 2012 and 2013. Her fourth album, Demi (2013), had first-week sales of 110,000 copies (the best debut week of Lovato's recording career) and debuted at number three on the Billboard 200. Its lead single, "Heart Attack", became her third top ten on the Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at No. 3 in the United Kingdom, becoming her highest charting single and first to reach the top 10 in the UK. Lovato's fifth album, Confident (2015), debuted at number two on the Billboard200. Its lead single "Cool for the Summer" peaked at number eleven on the Hot

100 and was certified platinum.

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MARIAH CAREY

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MARIAH CAREY (born March 27, 1969 or 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. In 1990, she rose to fame with the release of "Vision of Love" from her eponymous debut album. The album produced four charttopping singles in the US and began what would become a string of commercially successful albums which solidified the singer as Columbia's highest selling act. Carey and Boyz II Men spent a record sixteen weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 in 1995-96 with "One Sweet Day", which remains the longest-running number-one song in US chart history. Following a contemptuous divorce from Sony JOY FEELINGS MAG!

Music head Tommy Mottola, Carey adopted a new image and traversed towards hip hop with the release of Butterfly (1997).

In 1998, she was honored as the world's best-selling recording artist of the 1990s at the World Music Awards and subsequently named the best-selling female artist of the millennium in 2000.

Carey parted with Columbia in 2000, and signed a record-breaking $100 million recording contract with Virgin Records America. In the weeks prior to the release of her film Glitter and its accompanying soundtrack in 2001, she suffered a physical and emotional breakdown and was hospitalized for severe exhaustion. The project

was poorly received and led to a general decline in the singer's career. Carey's recording contract was bought out for $50 million

by Virgin and she signed a multi-million dollar deal with Island Records the following year. After a relatively unsuccessful period, she returned to the top of music charts with The Emancipation of Mimi (2005). The album became the best-selling album in the US and the second best-seller worldwide in 2005 and produced "We Belong Together", which became her most successful single of the 2000s, and was later named "Song of the Decade" by Billboard.

Carey once again ventured into film with a wellreceived supporting role in Precious (2009), and JOY FEELINGS MAG!

was awarded the "Breakthrough Performance Award" at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

Throughout her career, Carey has sold more than 200 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

According to the RIAA, she is the third-bestselling female artist in the United States, with 63.5 million certified albu ms. With the release of "Touch My Body" (2008), Carey gained her 18th number-one single in the United States, more than any other solo artist. In 2012, the singer was ranked second on VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Women in Music". Aside

from her commercial accomplishments, Carey has won 5 Grammy Awards, 19 World Music Awards, 11 American Music Awards, and 14 Billboard Music Awards and has been consistently credited with inspiring a generation of singers. Referred to as the "songbird supreme" by

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the Guinness World Records, she is famed for her five-octave vocal range, power, melismatic s tyle and signature use of the whistle register.

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