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Okay, setelah sekian lama saya menyepi, kali ni  saya nak kongsi dengan semua ‘bloggers’ di luar sana tentang satu ‘business’ / perniagaan yang lain daripada biasa.

Apa yang saya maksudkan di sini ialah program SAP Venture. Anda tahu tak apa itu SAP? Program SAP ini sememangnya memudahkan seseorang itu kerana seseorang itu tidak perlu melakukan sebarang promosi KERANA SEGALANYA ADALAH AUTOMATIK.

Dan saya sendiri tidak melakukan sebarang promosi dan akhirnya  saya mendapat RM8 dengan hanya berdiam diri sahaja. Dan saya mendapat RM8 tu hanya dalam masa 2 hari setelah mendaftarkan diri sebagai salah seorang pengguna SAP VENTURE.

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Root of the Problem

Sexual dysfunction may stem from psychological, cultural, medical and relationship factors.

SEXUAL health is closely linked to a person’s overall quality of life. Some people with sexual difficulties are not distressed by it but others are. This has led to the use of the terminologies, sexual difficulties and sexual dysfunctions, which essentially can be viewed as different parts of a continuum.

These difficulties and dysfunctions can interfere with intimacy, affect marital relationships and ultimately erode well-being and overall health.

There are two widely used definitions for sexual dysfunction, that from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 4th edition.

sexual dysfunction can interfere with intimacy and ultimately erode well-being and overall health

Both sets of definitions are founded on the physiological sexual response first described by Masters and Johnson and modified by Kaplan. Both regard sexual dysfunction to comprise physiological and psychological components and these can be separated.

The WHO definition states that “sexual dysfunction covers the various ways in which an individual is unable to participate in a sexual relationship as he or she would wish. Sexual response is a psychosomatic process and both psychological and somatic processes are usually involved in the causation of sexual dysfunction.”

It may or may not be caused by a physical condition.

It classifies the types of sexual dysfunction that are not caused by organic disorder or disease as below:

>Lack or loss of sexual desire is the principal problem and is not secondary to other sexual difficulties, such as erectile failure or dyspareunia (painful sexual intercourse). This category includes frigidity and hypoactive sexual desire disorder.

>Sexual aversion and lack of sexual enjoyment. Either the prospect of sexual interaction produces sufficient fear or anxiety that sexual activity is avoided (sexual aversion) or sexual responses occur normally and orgasm is experienced but there is a lack of sexual enjoyment.

>Failure of genital response. The principal problem in men is erectile dysfunction (difficulty in developing or maintaining an erection suitable for satisfactory intercourse). In women, the principal problem is vaginal dryness or failure of lubrication.

>Orgasmic dysfunction. Orgasm either does not occur or is markedly delayed.

>Premature ejaculation is the inability to control ejaculation sufficiently for both partners to enjoy sexual interaction.

>Excessive sexual drive is self explanatory and includes nymphomania and satyriasis. 

Both the WHO and APA definitions have been criticised by many for not taking into consideration the important roles played by socio-cultural, economic, and relational factors in the development of sexuality and sexual problems, particularly in women.

This led to the publication of A New View of Sexual Problems – A Family Physician’s Response edited by KaschakandTiefer, which considers a multi-dimensional model of sexual function.

A person’s sexual problems, conflicts and ambiguous feelings about sexuality are considered in the context of his experience and societal background.

The therapeutic approach begins with a description of the sexual problem in context, rather than a diagnosis of the problem within a presumed format of desire, arousal, and orgasm.

The physiological aspects of the sexual experience and medical factors are not ignored, but the understanding and diagnosis of sexual problems have to include an investigation of the social factors.

The New View proponents define sexual problems “as discontent or dissatisfaction with any emotional, physical, or relational aspect of sexual experience.”

According to their classification, the problems may arise due to: sociocultural, political, or economic factors; psychological factors; physiologic or medical factors; and partner and relationship factors.

Local epidemiological data on sexual difficulties and dysfunctions are available. Quek published their study on the “Prevalence of sexual problems and its association with social, psychological and physical factors among men in a Malaysian Population” in the Journal of Sexual Medicine in 2008. They reported that the prevalence of self-reported sexual erectile dysfunction (ED) and premature ejaculation (PE) were 41.6% and 22.3% respectively.

Anxiety was present in 8.1% and depression in 5.3% of the 430 subjects studied. ED was associated with diabetes, hypertension and age. PE was associated with psychological distress like anxiety and depression.  

Sidi H published their study on “The prevalence of sexual dysfunction and potential risk factors that may impair sexual function in Malaysian women” in the Journal of Sexual Medicine in 2007. The majority of the study population was below 50 years, predominantly Malays, and had high academic achievements.

The prevalence of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in the study population was 29.6%. Of these, 59.1% reported lack of orgasms, 60.9% low sexual arousal, 50.4% lack of lubrication, 52.2% sexual dissatisfaction, and 67.8% sexual pain.

The risk factors of FSD were those who are older, Malays, married more than 14 years, have sexual intercourse less than one to two times a week, have more children, are married to an older husband (aged over 42 years), and have higher academic status. Lack of lubrication was found to be the main predictor for FSD in the study population.

By: Dr Milton Lum

Sex During Pregnancy

Yes. There is no reason to change or alter your sexual activity during pregnancy unless your health care provider advises otherwise. Intercourse or orgasm during pregnancy will not harm your baby, unless you have a medical problem. Remember that your baby is well protected in your uterus by the amniotic fluid that surrounds him or her.

Your health care provider may recommend not having intercourse early in pregnancy if you have a history of miscarriages. Intercourse may also be restricted if you have certain complications of pregnancy, such as premature labor or bleeding. You may need to ask your health care provider to clarify if this means no penetration, no orgasms, or no sexual arousal, as different complications may require different restrictions.

How Can I Have Sex Comfortably During Pregnancy?

As your pregnancy progresses, changing positions may become necessary for your comfort. This may also be true after your baby is born.

A water-based lubricant may be used during intercourse if necessary.

During intercourse, you should not feel pain. During orgasm, your uterus will contract. If you have any contractions that are painful or regular, please contact your health care provider. Also, discontinue intercourse and call your health care provider immediately if you have heavy vaginal bleeding or if your water breaks (nothing should enter the vagina after your water breaks!).

Communicate With Your Partner About Sex

Talk to your partner. Say how you feel, especially if you have mixed feelings about sex during pregnancy. Encourage your partner to communicate with you, especially if you notice changes in your partner’s responsiveness. Communicating with your partner can help you both better understand your feelings and desires.

Will My Sexual Desires Change During Pregnancy?

It is common for your desires to be different now that you are pregnant. Changing hormones cause some women to experience an increased sex drive during pregnancy, while others may not be as interested in sex as they were before they became pregnant.

During the first trimester, some women commonly lose interest in sex because they are tired and uncomfortable, while other women’s desires stay the same.

Take Time for Intimacy During Pregnancy

If your health care provider has limited your sexual activity, or if you are not in the mood for intercourse, remember to take time for intimacy with your partner. Being intimate does not require having intercourse – love and affection can be expressed in many ways.

Remind yourselves of the love that created your developing baby. Enjoy your time together — you can take long romantic walks, enjoy candle-lit dinners, or give each other back rubs.

How Soon Can I Have Sex After My Baby Is Born?

In general, you can resume sexual activity when you have recovered, when your bleeding has stopped, and when you and your partner feel comfortable.

Your health care provider may recommend that you wait until after your first postpartum health care appointment before having intercourse with your partner.

After pregnancy, some women notice a lack of vaginal lubrication during intercourse. A water-based lubricant may be used during intercourse to decrease the discomfort of vaginal dryness.

Can I Get Pregnant Again If I am Breastfeeding?

Women who only feed their babies breast milk experience a delay in ovulation (when an egg is released from the ovary) and menstruation. But, ovulation will occur before you start having menstrual periods again, so remember that you can still become pregnant during this time. Follow your health care provider’s recommendations on the appropriate method of birth control to use.

Source: webMD

Orgasm

Your Guide to the Sexual Response Cycle

The sexual response cycle refers to the sequence of physical and emotional changes that occur as a person becomes sexually aroused and participates in sexually stimulating activities, including intercourse and masturbation. Knowing how your body responds during each phase of the cycle can enhance your relationship and help you pinpoint the cause of any sexual problems.

What Are the Phases of the Sexual Response Cycle?

 

The sexual response cycle has four phases: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution. Both men and women experience these phases, although the timing usually is different. For example, it is unlikely that both partners will reach orgasm at the same time. In addition, the intensity of the response and the time spent in each phase varies from person to person. Understanding these differences may help partners better understand one another’s bodies and responses, and enhance the sexual experience.

Phase 1: Excitement

General characteristics of the excitement phase, which can last from a few minutes to several hours, include the following:

• Muscle tension increases.
• Heart rate quickens and breathing is accelerated.
• Skin may become flushed (blotches of redness appear on the chest and back).
• Nipples become hardened or erect.
• Blood flow to the genitals increases, resulting in swelling of the woman’s clitoris and labia minora (inner lips), and erection of the man’s penis.
• Vaginal lubrication begins.
• The woman’s breasts become fuller and the vaginal walls begin to swell.
• The man’s testicles swell, his scrotum tightens, and he begins secreting a lubricating liquid.

Phase 2: Plateau

General characteristics of the plateau phase, which extends to the brink of orgasm, include the following:

• The changes begun in phase 1 are intensified.
• The vagina continues to swell from increased blood flow, and the vaginal walls turn a dark purple.
• The woman’s clitoris becomes highly sensitive (may even be painful to touch) and retracts under the clitoral hood to avoid direct stimulation from the penis.
• The man’s testicles are withdrawn up into the scrotum.
• Breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure continue to increase.
• Muscle spasms may begin in the feet, face, and hands.
• Muscle tension increases.

Phase 3: Orgasm

The orgasm is the climax of the sexual response cycle. It is the shortest of the phases and generally lasts only a few seconds. General characteristics of this phase include the following:

• Involuntary muscle contractions begin.
• Blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing are at their highest rates, with a rapid intake of oxygen.
• Muscles in the feet spasm.
• There is a sudden, forceful release of sexual tension.
• In women, the muscles of the vagina contract. The uterus also undergoes rhythmic contractions.
• In men, rhythmic contractions of the muscles at the base of the penis result in the ejaculation of semen.
• A rash, or “sex flush” may appear over the entire body.

Phase 4: Resolution

During resolution, the body slowly returns to its normal level of functioning, and swelled and erect body parts return to their previous size and color. This phase is marked by a general sense of well-being, enhanced intimacy and, often, fatigue. Some women are capable of a rapid return to the orgasm phase with further sexual stimulation and may experience multiple orgasms. Men need recovery time after orgasm, called a refractory period, during which they cannot reach orgasm again. The duration of the refractory period varies among men and usually lengthens with advancing age.

Source: WebMD

Best Sex is Short and Sweet

A survey of experts yields good news for anyone who thought their sexual efforts didn’t last long enough. Good sex typically lasts 13 minutes or less, not counting foreplay.

Penn State Erie researchers Eric Corty and Jenay Guardiani surveyed members of the Society for Sex Therapy and Research, which includes psychologists, physicians, social workers, marriage/family therapists and nurses who have collectively treated thousands of patients over several decades.

The results debunk the myth of hours-long sex as a reasonable goal that lingers in the minds of many supposed under-achievers.

A total of 34 experts responded to the survey and were asked what they thought was the optimal time for intercourse, from penetration to ejaculation.

On average, the respondents in this relatively small survey ranked a duration of 3 to 7 minutes as adequate and 7 to 13 minutes as desirable. Anything less was considered, on average, to be to short and anything more, too long.

“A man’s or woman’s interpretation of his or her sexual functioning as well as the partner’s relies on personal beliefs developed in part from society’s messages, formal and informal,” the researchers said. “Unfortunately, today’s popular culture has reinforced stereotypes about sexual activity. Many men and women seem to believe the fantasy model of large penises, rock-hard erections and all-night-long intercourse. “

Past research has found that a large percentage of men and women say they want sex to last 30 minutes or longer, the researchers say.

“This seems a situation ripe for disappointment and dissatisfaction,” said lead author Eric Corty, associate professor of psychology. “With this survey, we hope to dispel such fantasies and encourage men and women with realistic data about acceptable sexual intercourse, thus preventing sexual disappointments and dysfunctions.”

Source: Live Science

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Why can’t women reach the Peak??

Do you know that 75 % of the Women Fake Orgasm?

Everybody heard rumors about women faking orgasms. Could this be true? Well, bad news for the guys. Women fake it. Maybe not every time, but it’s a high probability that it has happened. The majority of women have faked at least one orgasm, yet some fake almost all of them. Why do they do that? There are many reasons and before you start getting performance anxiety, the truth is that you or your technique is probably not to blame.

A female orgasm can be most easily faked by a good actress. There are few options: gripping something tightly; moaning loudly; breathing deeply; burying face into something (pillow); doing kegels or anything else at least remotely dramatic or climatic.

Researches revealed that just 25% of women can always (or almost always) reach orgasm during the contact (in the case of the males, this is well over 90%) This means that 75 % of the women need more than the in and out movement to make them go over.

So, what can impede a woman from getting the climax, making her use the theatrics, and what can guys do to avoid this?

Communication:
It is extremely important for the woman to know that she can talk with you, tell you anything and you can listen to her, without your making wise guy comments or seeming to be surprised at what she is telling you. Many women are embarrassed to say what they want, and more importantly, telling you what they don’t want. Some women never really experience orgasm while making sex, but they want their partner to feel good about himself and her.

Find what she WANTS
A man can get to the right point without directions but it also makes sense to ask her where her “buttons” are and reassure her you’re willing to do what she wants without judging her. If she’s still too shy, she could indicate what she would like by sending signals or by guiding your hands.

Make her feel beautiful
To feel relaxed, which is essential for achieving an orgasm, a woman must feel that she is attractive. Many women have body issues. They may not think they are attractive enough, or sexy enough, for you. Women are bombarded with images of perfect bodies, perfect faces by media, net, TV and so on. Seeing you too interested in the perfect bodies you see around does not help. A woman needs to hear and often from you that she’s beautiful and sexy and she looks amazing in certain clothes.

Pump up the volume!
Build up the excitement by calling her in the middle of the day, telling her you can’t wait to meet her tonight. Send her send her passionate messages. She’ll be thinking about it all day and be really raring to go by night time.

Stimulati the C spot!
Please, please remember that less than 25% of women have just vaginal orgasms while many of the rest have only clitoral orgasms. Thus, you have to play with her little love button if you want to get rid of the theater from your bed.

Play to her fantasies
Women have much greater sexual imagination than men do. Her sexual fantasies would put the greatest male fantasy…that of having a trio in bed, to shame. (80 % of the men have this fantasy). Women think on detailed stories involving uniforms, princes, princesses or whatever gets her going.

Some women might want to be someone else for the night. This may make her feel more comfortable doing things she wouldn’t normally do as herself.

Be careful about the timing
Having sex only because the partner wants to, also makes women to fake. When a man tries very hard, sometimes even too hard to make his woman have an orgasm, the woman usually finds it better to fake it than to disappoint her partner once again.

She may be distracted or she may just not be in the mood. So, she will resort to theatrics just to please you. It beats having you pumping away for hours when she’s not in the mood.”

Managing Your Time Effectively

Time is very precious for all of us. If once the time flees it never comes back. So Spending time, like spending money, is a very personal matter. Unlike money, however, you can’t get a “time raise” or “save some hours” for a busy day. Successful people, must budget time according to their priorities to ensure that they spend it effectively. To be able to perform effectively at work, time management skills are a must for everybody.

Time management is important for those who wish to have a balanced professional and personal life. Have you ever taken a look around at your workplace? If you were an observant person, you would have probably noticed how certain people complete their task with great ease before the stipulated time while some struggle laboriously with the same. You may have thought it probably has to do with the particular abilities of a person. Yes, it does hint at a person’s capability but it does not mean others do not have skills. The thing missing out in case of others who fail to perform well is the knowledge about time management skills.

Having the knowledge of time management skills is all about being more productive at work while keeping stress at bay. Slogging for long hours at work does not always mean he/she is really a hardworking employee. An employer would then need to check if the particular person is unable to manage his/her time well enough to complete the taskwithin the given hours. If you are often caught in this trap of being unable to manage your tasks well no matter how hard you try, read all about some tips on techniques about time management skills.

Identify Your Goals and Priorities:
The first step in learning to manage your time—controlling your life—is to identify what your goals and priorities are. Think about the set tasks for the day. You would then need to know how much time should be allotted to a particular task. Focus your energy on the important tasks that are completely significant to you. Is there a particular time of the day when you feel most productive? If your thinking powers are particularly sharp in the morning hours, try to finish your important tasks during that period. You can use the rest of time to finish the seemingly smaller tasks later.

Maintain a planner/diary:
Having a diary with all your activities for the day may seem a little cumbersome to you but you must maintain a diary to know the way you plan your day. Make a to-do list to organize things. Mark all the important tasks for the day. Include some time for your personal self as well.

Learn to say no!
Well, when you are delegating your tasks and if you really can’t fit things in the schedule, learn to say no when required. There is a major difference between realistic goals and the completely impractical ones. Find out another alternative in that case. Every problem has its solution and you are not a one-man show, so learn to refuse when required.

Always keep time for yourself:
To be energized for work would require you to plan for some things, which you really enjoy apart from the work schedule. Going for a dance class or exercising at the gym would give you a chance to feel geared up about your work as well. Explore a new place at the weekend. Plan some time for yourself in between meetings; this is absolutely necessary if you are aiming to finish all the tasks on time!

Be flexible but remain in control:
Expect interruptions, as they are bound to occur. If you are doing things in priority order—not leaving big things to the last—you and your schedule will easily survive.

It is therefore very necessary for one to be aware of time management skills and feel more organized at work. These tips and techniques are bound to help you manage your work in the most effective manner!

Smart Teens Don’t Have Sex

High intelligence is the best protection against early sexual activity during adolescence, research has shown. Can it be that intelligent kids don’t need free condoms to be convinced they shouldn’t have sex? Well, yes, that may be, but it may also be that smart kids just can’t get dates.

To reach this conclusion about intelligence and sexual activity in teens, researchers in year 2000 study at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and McGill University took two separate sample groups in the 7th to 12th grades. Both studies used the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT) as an intelligence measure and confidential admissions of sexual activity.

Virgin by choice? Or she just can’t get a date?

Their results showed a distinct bell curve. Teens at the upper and lower ends of the intelligence distribution were found less likely to have had sex. And even once they started being sexually active, the more intelligent ones postponed the full range of partnered sexual activities until later than the rest.

So it’s really only the average intelligence kids we have to worry about. That means the guys on the football team couldn’t get laid either? I bet you feel a lot better knowing that.

What the study leaves out is whether or not the kids in this study could have had sex. It’s easy to correlate intelligence with not getting sex if you don’t ask about willingness.

Jason Malloy at Gene Expression wrote:

One reason we might guess that smarter people in high school, or in more challenging colleges or majors, delay their sexual debuts is because they are delaying gratification in expectation of future reward. Sexual behavior (or at least the investment needed to procure a partner or sustain one) may compete with time/resources required for other goals, and intelligent people may have more demanding goals.

Which is a nice way of saying intelligent teenagers don’t have sex, but they could.

Mr. Malloy also notes this survey from Wellesley that says 72% of biology majors were virgins.

Do you believe 72% of biology majors could have sex but still don’t? Granted, I think biology students are enlightened ( though not as enlightened as math students, with 83% virginity ) but they can’t be that enlightened.

University of Georgia Assistant Professor Joe Sabia addresses this in the upcoming issue of Economic Journal:

… estimates show that sexually active adolescents have grade point averages that are approximately 0.2 points lower than virgins. However, when information on the timing of intercourse decisions is exploited and individual fixed effects are included, the negative effect of sexual intercourse disappears for females, but persists for males.

In other words, the large majority of biology majors are males and an even larger percentage of them make up the gene pool * of virgins in these results.

That means girls, even among biology majors, can get sex whenever they want – and they’re all intelligent enough to know it.

Quit smoking with 10 minutes of exercise

Ten minutes of cycling or jogging can significantly help people quit smoking, according to a new study.

The researchers from the University of Exeter have shown that changes in brain activity, triggered by physical exercise, may help reduce cigarette cravings. During the study, ten regular smokers were asked to cycle at a moderate pace for ten minutes, after 15 hours of abstinence from nicotine.

The participants were later showed series of 60 images and changes in brain activity were studied with the help of fMRI scan. Some visuals featured cigarettes and would normally induce cravings in a smoker. On a second occasion, the same group was given an fMRI scan and shown the same series of images without having undertaken exercise.

The study showed that after no exercise the smokers showed heightened activity in response to the images in areas of the brain associated with reward-processing and visual attention. After exercise the same areas of activation were not observed, which reflected a kind of ‘default mode’ in the brain. The smokers also reported lower cravings for cigarettes after exercise compared with when they had been inactive.

Although it is still unclear exactly what caused the difference in brain activity following exercise, the researchers believe that completing exercise raises mood (possibly through increases in dopamine) which reduces the salience or importance of wanting a cigarette.

Another possibility is that exercise causes a shift in blood flow to areas of the brain less involved in anticipation of reward and pleasure generated by smoking images.

“Our findings add to a growing body of evidence suggesting that exercise can help people give up smoking,” said Kate Janse Van Rensburg, a PhD student at the University of Exeter, lead author on the paper. “This strengthens the argument that moderate exercise could be a viable alternative to many of the pharmaceutical products, such as nicotine patches, for people who want to give up smoking.

“A ten or fifteen minute walk, jog or cycle when times get tough could help a smoker kick the habit. There are of course many other benefits from a more active lifestyle including better fitness, weight loss and improved mood,” she added.

Pap smear: Do I need one if I’m a virgin?

Do virgins need Pap smears? Does a Pap smear cause you to lose your virginity?

Answer

If you’re a virgin — meaning you haven’t had sexual intercourse — you probably don’t need a Pap smear.

The purpose of a Pap smear is to collect cells from your cervix, which is the lower end of your uterus. The cells collected in a Pap smear can detect if you have cervical cancer or suspicious cells that indicate you may develop cervical cancer.

In most cases, cervical cancer is caused by a sexually transmitted disease called human papillomavirus (HPV). If you’ve never had any type of sexual intercourse, you’re unlikely to have HPV. There are other risk factors for developing cervical cancer, such as family history and smoking, so talk to your doctor if you have concerns.

Even if you do have a Pap smear, it will not cause you to lose your virginity. Although the instruments used to collect the cervical cells may stretch or even tear your hymen — the thin tissue covering the vaginal opening, which is present in some women who’ve never had sex — you will only lose your virginity when you’ve had sexual intercourse.

For effective cervical cancer screening, the American Cancer Society recommends all women have a Pap smear by the age of 21, or after they have been sexually active for three years.

Source: mayoclinic

Abortion: Does it affect subsequent pregnancies?

How does having an abortion affect future pregnancies? Does it increase my risk of infertility or pregnancy complications?

Answer

There is much evidence that abortion is very safe in regard to its possible impact on future pregnancies. Research has shown that both abortion by medication (medical abortion) and abortion by surgery (surgical abortion) very rarely result in infertility or complications in subsequent pregnancies.

During a medical abortion, a woman takes oral medications — mifepristone (formerly known as RU-486) and misoprostol — during her first trimester to abort the fetus. In a recent 2007 study of more than 11,800 women, researchers concluded that medical abortion does not increase the risk of future miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, preterm delivery or low birth weight babies.

During a surgical abortion, the fetus is removed from the uterus with a vacuum pump or syringe during outpatient surgery. It’s possible — but very uncommon — for a surgical abortion to cause scarring on the inside of the uterus or to weaken the cervix. Such damage, if it occurs, may need surgical treatment.

Like all medical procedures, terminations of pregnancies carry some risk. However, the risk of medical and surgical abortions is quite low.

Source: mayoclinic

Symptoms of pregnancy: What happens right away

Could you be pregnant? For some women, the earliest symptoms of pregnancy appear in the first few weeks after conception. Here’s what you may experience.

Are you pregnant? The proof is in the pregnancy test. But even before you miss a period, you may suspect — or hope — that you’re pregnant. For some women, early symptoms of pregnancy begin in the first few weeks after conception.

Symptoms of pregnancy

Consider these classic clues:

• Tender, swollen breasts. Your breasts may provide one of the first symptoms of pregnancy. As early as two weeks after conception, hormonal changes may make your breasts tender, tingly or sore. Or your breasts may feel fuller and heavier.
• Fatigue. Fatigue also ranks high among early symptoms of pregnancy. During early pregnancy, levels of the hormone progesterone soar. In high enough doses, progesterone can put you to sleep. At the same time, lower blood sugar levels, lower blood pressure and increased blood production may team up to sap your energy.
• Slight bleeding or cramping. Sometimes a small amount of spotting or vaginal bleeding is one of the first symptoms of pregnancy. Known as implantation bleeding, it happens when the fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus — about 10 to 14 days after fertilization. This type of bleeding is usually a bit earlier, spottier and lighter in color than a normal period and doesn’t last as long.

  Some women also experience abdominal cramping early in pregnancy. These cramps are similar to menstrual cramps.

• Nausea with or without vomiting. Morning sickness, which can strike at any time of the day or night, is one of the classic symptoms of pregnancy. For some women, the queasiness begins as early as two weeks after conception.

  Nausea seems to stem at least in part from rapidly rising levels of estrogen, which causes the stomach to empty more slowly. Pregnant women also have a heightened sense of smell, so various odors — such as foods cooking, perfume or cigarette smoke — may cause waves of nausea in early pregnancy.

• Food aversions or cravings. When you’re pregnant, you might find yourself turning up your nose at certain foods, such as coffee or fried foods. Food cravings are common, too. Like most other symptoms of pregnancy, these food preferences can be chalked up to hormonal changes — especially in the first trimester, when hormonal changes are the most dramatic.
• Headaches. Early in pregnancy, increased blood circulation caused by hormonal changes may trigger frequent, mild headaches.
• Constipation. Constipation is another common early symptom of pregnancy. An increase in progesterone causes food to pass more slowly through the intestines, which can lead to constipation.
• Mood swings. The flood of hormones in your body in early pregnancy can make you unusually emotional and weepy. Mood swings also are common, especially in the first trimester.
• Faintness and dizziness. As your blood vessels dilate and your blood pressure drops, you may feel lightheaded or dizzy. Early in pregnancy, faintness also may be triggered by low blood sugar.
• Raised basal body temperature. Your basal body temperature is your oral temperature when you first wake up in the morning. This temperature increases slightly soon after ovulation and remains at that level until your next period. If you’ve been charting your basal body temperature to determine when you ovulate, its continued elevation for more than two weeks may mean that you’re pregnant.

Are you really pregnant?

Unfortunately, these symptoms aren’t unique to pregnancy. Some can indicate that you’re getting sick or that your period is about to start. Likewise, you can be pregnant without experiencing any of these symptoms.

Still, if you miss a period or notice any of the tip-offs on this list, you might want to take a home pregnancy test — especially if you’re not keeping track of your menstrual cycle or if it varies widely from one month to the next. If your home pregnancy test is positive, make an appointment with your health care provider. The sooner your pregnancy is confirmed, the sooner you can begin prenatal care.

Source: mayoclinic

Stop a Headache Fast With These Easy Tricks

Do you get headaches a lot? I tend to get them when I’m a.) dehydrated, b.) stressed, or c.) clenching my teeth subconsciously. But, you can zap a headache fast by doing these easy things–no medicine required.

Drinking water, of course, can help you rehydrate and ease a headache, but did you know that you can also give yourself a quick little acupressure treatment that can help you feel better?

The gals over at FitSugar wrote about this tried-and-true trick:

When you’re stressed and feel the tension mounting you can fight the inevitable headache with a little acupressure.The point at the base of your thumb, known as Union Valley, helps redirect blocked energy known as chi in Chinese medicine.

union valley

To find this tension taming spot, open your palm wide stretching all five fingers. The little mound of flesh where your  thumb meets your palm is the Union Valley. Take the index finder and thumb from your opposite hand and give that spot a moderate squeeze.

Hold for about 30 seconds wile breathing slowly and deeply. Repeat two to three more times, then switch hands. File this tip away for the next time you feel the beginnings of a tension headache.

That can help, but so does this trick that I’ve been using for years. Apply pressure, with your thumbs, to the bone under the middle of your eyebrows. It shouldn’t hurt, but you should feel pressure (a tad ucomfortable at first).

Hold the pressure for 10 seconds or so, and to it one or two times more until your headache eases a bit. I have no idea why this works–but it works!

Saat menilai cinta

APAKAH progres perhubungan cinta anda tahun lalu?

SETIAP kali menjelang tahun baru, melakukan resolusi mengenai karier, hal kewangan dan cinta sememangnya menjadi rutin bagi setiap orang.

Bagi pasangan yang sedang bercinta, kenangan yang dilalui sepanjang tahun lalu mungkin lebih mematangkan fikiran. Apatah lagi bagi pasangan yang pernah gagal dalam percintaan.

Mereka menganggap tahun yang dilalui umpama suatu pengajaran yang membawa ke arah kehidupan yang lebih bermakna.

Menyentuh soal cinta, jangan pula anda lupa melakukan perubahan kepada diri dengan meletakkan keazaman yang tinggi dalam hal-hal melibatkan dunia percintaan.

Ikuti tip-tip yang disenaraikan di bawah:

1. Lupakan masa lalu

Anda bukanlah insan yang pernah dikhianati, dibenci mahupun ditinggalkan menjelang hari pernikahan. Setiap perkara yang dilalui sepanjang kehidupan lalu harus dijadikan pengajaran. Tetapi, jangan biarkan pengalaman buruk anda pada masa lampau mempengaruhi hubungan yang sedang terjalin.

Jangan biarkan hal-hal positif dan menyenangkan anda dengan pasangan bertukar gara-gara terlalu asyik membuat perbandingan dari tahun ke tahun. Ibaratkan hubungan yang baru dijalinkan itu seperti kertas putih yang siap dicorak.

2. Temui ramai orang

Bekerja di bawah satu bumbung yang sama atau tinggal berhampiran dengan kediaman anda tidak bermakna dapat membantu anda menemui calon kekasih yang berpotensi, kecuali seorang teman yang sudah lama dikenali. Jalinkan hubungan cinta dengan seorang teman yang boleh membawa anda ke arah dunia persahabatan yang lebih bermakna.

Keluarlah dari zon selesa anda. Sekiranya selama ini anda kerap ke pusat gimnasium selepas pulang dari tempat kerja, namun pada tahun ini, bangunlah pada awal pagi dan lakukan rutin harian dengan melaksanakan segala tugasan yang lebih menyihatkan. Lebih berkesan, ikuti kursus atau motivasi yang melibatkan pesertanya terdiri di kalangan lelaki dan wanita.

3. Ubah penampilan

Sudah tiba masanya anda meninggalkan gaya penampilan lama. Tidak salah sekiranya anda mengeluarkan wang yang lebih semata-mata untuk mengubah stail rambut terkini. Kunjungi salon dan bawalah contoh model rambut daripada majalah sekiranya perlu mendapat keterangan.

Demikian pula dalam hal berkaitan pakaian dan aksesori. Pilih baju berwarna cerah dan bermotifkan corak yang menarik agar anda kelihatan menonjol pada setiap masa.

4. Jangan terburu-buru

Menemui cinta baru mungkin mendatangkan kesan positif. Tetapi, jangan pula anda terus membawanya berjumpa dengan seluruh ahli keluarga. Tunggulah sehingga waktu yang tepat dan jangan sesekali merosakkan hubungan yang baru dibina itu. Hindari berbicara tentang masa depan saat hubungan baru berumur setahun jagung. Nikmatilah waktu perkenalan ini untuk memantapkan hati anda dan pasangan.

5. Jangan terlalu memilih

Setiap orang pasti ada kekurangannya, jadi apabila anda begitu obses akan kekurangan pasangan, mungkin anda sukar untuk menemui cinta baru. Sekurang-kurangnya selidik dulu kelebihan yang ada pada dirinya.

6. Buat keputusan

Cinta kerana paksaan akan membawa duka pada kemudian hari. Jangan takut untuk meluahkan apa yang terpendam kerana ia boleh mendatangkan kesan buruk dalam perhubungan. Oleh itu, lakukan keputusan yang berpihak kepada diri dan jangan takut katakan ‘tidak’.

Pregnancy ills

Pregnancy can cause all kinds of minor maladies.

MANY pregnant women suffer from minor ailments which may or may not cause discomfort. It is advisable to consult the doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine during pregnancy.

Morning sickness

Symptoms of nausea and vomiting are common during early pregnancy. Although termed morning sickness, it can occur at any time of the day.

About half of all pregnant women will experience nausea and vomiting; about a quarter experience nausea without vomiting. The exact cause of this ailment is unknown.

There are several measures that can help reduce these symptoms. They include drinking in small but frequent amounts which may help reduce vomiting; eating small but frequent meals high in carbohydrates but low in fats; avoiding factors that trigger the symptoms such as food, smell; and getting plenty of rest as tiredness can aggravate the nausea.

The doctor should be consulted if: none of the above measures work; there is persistent vomiting (more than three to four times a day), the vomitus contains blood or looks like coffee; there are symptoms of dehydration including thirst, dizziness, passing small amount of urine, dark coloured urine or none at all; there is weight loss; or there is any concern about the symptoms.

The doctor will check for features of dehydration. A urine test for ketones provides helpful information about the severity of the dehydration. The doctor will prescribe a sort course of medicine that will reduce the severity of the symptoms (anti-emetic). The medicine prescribed will be one that is safe for use in pregnancy.

Sometimes, hospitalisation may be advised for correction of severe dehydration with intravenous fluids.

There are reports that taking ginger and acupressure, a form of acupuncture, may be helpful in reducing symptoms in some women.

Indigestion

This term is frequently used to describe a number of symptoms which include heartburn, food coming back from the stomach (regurgitation), discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen and bloating. About half of pregnant women experience it at some time during the pregnancy, with an increased likelihood as pregnancy advances.

Indigestion is primarily due to pregnancy-related body changes such as increasing hormones and abdominal pressure resulting in acid reflux, which is the backflow of acid from the stomach into the gullet (oesophagus) causing an irritation of its lining.

A simple measure like avoiding food that triggers indigestion may be all that is needed to control the symptoms, especially if the symptoms are mild. However, if the symptoms are more severe, the doctor may prescribe some medicines for symptom relief such as antacids and alginates. It is important to check with the doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine that has not been prescribed.

Antacids provide rapid symptom relief by neutralising the acid in the stomach so that its irritation of the digestive system is reduced. Sometimes the antacid is combined with an alginate which forms a foam barrier on top of the surface of the stomach contents, thereby confining the acid within the stomach. Antacid and alginates are safe as long as the recommended dose is adhered to.

Iron supplements should not be taken at the same time as antacids as the latter can affect the absorption of iron. The antacid should be taken about two hours before or after the iron.

If antacids and alginates do not provide symptom relief, a medicine that suppresses acid production may be prescribed. Both are safe for use in pregnancy. It is important to adhere to the dose prescribed.

Constipation

Many pregnant women have problems opening their bowels. Dietary measures like eating food with more fibre (vegetables and fruits), and drinking more fluids are helpful. If the measures are ineffective, bulking agents (bran, ispaghula, methylcellulose) can be used. Stimulant laxatives (cascara and senna) can be used if the bulking agents are unhelpful. However, it is best not to depend on medicines to treat constipation.

Diarrhoea

Many pregnant women get the occasional episode of diarrhoea, particularly those who eat out often. A short episode of diarrhoea does not harm the foetus. However, diarrhoea that lasts more than a few days can lead to dehydration. This can be prevented by taking rehydration salts which are safe in pregnancy.

Loperamide should be avoided because of insufficient information available to make a decision on its safety in pregnancy.

Coughs and colds

These are very common. Most medicines for cough and cold contain more than one compound, which may include antihistamines, decongestants and painkillers. It is vital to ensure that it is safe to use each compound in pregnancy. As such, it is advisable to consult the doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine during pregnancy.

Pain

Everyone gets pain from time to time. Pregnant women are no different. They can be prone to backache, especially in the latter stages of pregnancy. It is advisable to try measures that do not involve consumption of medicines, such as gentle exercises, to relieve backache.

Paracetamol is considered safe for short term use in all three trimesters and is often used for pain relief and when there is fever. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and aspirin are usually not recommended during pregnancy as it can delay labour and affect the newborn baby. The risk of bleeding is increased in mothers and their newborn if aspirin is taken in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Opioid analgesics like codeine and dihydrocodeine should be avoided in the third trimester as they can affect the newborn’s breathing. However, it can be prescribed in the first two trimesters for pain relief if the dose is small and the duration of intake is short. As some over-the-counter painkillers contain codeine and dihydrocodeine, it is important to consult your doctor or pharmacist before consuming them.

Stretch marks

Stretch marks (striae) appear whenever there is stretching of the skin because of sudden growth. Sometimes, it may be due to medical conditions like Cushing’s syndrome. The body parts that are commonly affected by striae are the abdomen, thighs and buttocks.

Pregnant women are prone to striae, especially after the second trimester. One reason is that the hormones produced in pregnancy soften not only the pelvic ligaments to facilitate childbirth but also the fibres in skin, thereby increasing the likelihood of striae formation. Another reason is that as the foetus grows, the abdominal skin is stretched more and more. Striae can also appear on breasts and thighs as they in-crease in size during pregnancy.

Most striae become thinner and fade in the course of time. If the striae are prominent or affect a large part of the body, it is advisable to consult the doctor who may make a referral to a specialist. Some treatments for striae may reduce it but does not make it disappear. In this respect, it is essential to be realistic about what can be achieved.

Source: Dr Milton Lum

Seks bantu proses pulih minda suami isteri

Masaalah:

Keinginan melakukan hubungan seks terlalu kerap, malah hampir setiap hari.Apakah ini mendatangkan masalah kesihatan?

Jawaban:

Hubungan seks yang kerap walaupun pada kadar setiap hari, tidak akan menimbulkan apa-apa kemudaratan. Hubungan seks dianggap satu proses pemulihan (healing) yang baik untuk minda dan tubuh badan.

Berikut ialah beberapa kelebihan melakukan hubungan seks:-

1. Sejenis senaman.

Hubungan seks ialah salah satu bentuk aktiviti fizikal. Ketika hubungan berlaku, berlaku pelbagai perubahan fisilogi yang berlaku dalam badan seolah-olah seperti seseorang lelaki sedang menjalani aktiviti senaman.

Contohnya, semasa hubungan seks, tahap kadar pernafasan akan meningkat. Peningkatan pernafasan dan pernafasan yang dalam akan meningkatkan tahap oksigen dalam badan dan boleh memperbaiki sel-sel yang rosak. Kapasiti paru-paru juga akan meningkat. Begitu juga dengan degupan jantung, ia akan meningkat ketika hubungan seks dan ini akan meningkatkan aliran darah dalam badan.

Ketika hubungan seks, pelbagai otot mengalami kontraksi dan selepas hubungan seks, sering kali seseorang itu letih dan berpeluh. Ini bermakna ada aktiviti fizikal yang membakar kalori berlaku semasa hubungan seks. Dianggarkan, jika seseorang itu melakukan hubungan seks tiga kali seminggu dan setiap kali hubungan memakan masa 15 minit, orang itu akan menggunakan 7,500 kalori setahun. Ini umpama saudara berjoging sejauh 120 km. Hormon testosterone yang dikeluarkan ketika hubungan seks juga akan meningkatkan kekuatan otot dan menguatkan tulang.

2. Penawar kesakitan.

Semasa hubungan seksual, sejenis hormon yang dipanggil ‘endophine’ akan dirembeskan. Hormon endophine ini mempunyai fungsi melegakan kesakitan dan sejenis hormon penahan sakit.

Satu kajian dijalankan menunjukkan semasa hubungan seksual terutama semasa orgasma, seseorang tidak akan merasa kesakitan dan selepas hubungan seksual, kesakitan ringan akan berkurangan.

3. Perlindungan kepada kelenjar prostat.

Sebahagian besar dari cecair yang dikeluarkan semasa ejakulasi datangnya dari kelenjar prostat. Hubungan seks yang kerap dapat membantu meningkat produksi cecair yang baru serta dapat mengeluarkan cecair yang berada dalam kelenjar. Jika ejakulasi lama tidak berlaku, akan terjadi pengumpulan cecair dalam kelenjar dan ini boleh menimbulkan inflamasi atau keradangan pada kelenjar prostat.

4. Pengurangan risiko mendapat masalah mati pucuk (ED)

Lima puluh peratus dari lelaki yang berumur lebih dari 40 tahun akan mengalami masalah mati pucuk. Salah satu langkah pencegahan ialah dengan kerap melakukan hubungan seks.

Semasa proses ereksi berlaku, banyak darah dari arteri akan dipamkan ke batang zakar dan darah ini akan membawa oksigen dan nutrien kepada tisu batang zakar.

Proses ini akan mengekalkan kesihatan batang zakar dan ketegangan batang zakar.

5. Mengurangkan stress.

Sudah terbukti dari segi kajian saintifik bahawa hubungan seks yang kerap dapat mengurangkan stress. Ini adalah kerana semasa hubungan seks, badan akan menghasilkan dopamine iaitu sejenis kimia dalam badan yang boleh mengurangkan stress.

Sejenis kimia lagi yang dikenali sebagai oxytocin, juga dirembeskan dan hormon ini bertindak sebagai hormon yang memberi kesan kelegaan serta kesan positif terhadap keinginan dan nafsu seseorang lelaki.

6. Lain-lain kelebihan.

Kajian di negara Barat menunjukkan hubungan seks yang dinikmati dapat mengurangkan risiko penyakit jantung, mengurangkan sakit kepala, mengurangkan kemurungan serta dapat memberi kebaikan pada otot dan sendi. Selain itu, hubungan seks juga dapat mengukuhkan hubungan dan mengeratkan kasih sayang antara pasangan suami-isteri.

Rujukan: Dr.Zulkifli (Ruangan Tanya Doktor Berita Harian – 17/07/2010)

Many Malaysians men suffer from premature ejaculation woes

Many Malaysians men aged 19 to 60 have confessed in a Universiti Sains Malaysia survey that they ejaculate even before having sexual intercourse with their partner.

The study/survey recorded case of a married couple who never had a fulfilled intercourse for four years because the husband was unable to control his excitement and would often ejaculate before penetration said USM Men’s Health Clinic head Assoc Prof Shaiful Bahari Ismail who did the study on premature ejaculation.

Some men hardly last a minute after intra-vaginal activity, adding that this caused distress and sexual boredom that might lead to divorce if the wife had a high sex drive.

According to his Premature Ejaculation Perception and Attitude study, about 29% of Malaysians aged between 19 and 60 suffer from some sort of premature ejaculation.

The percentage could be higher, considering many are unable to practise healthy and regular intercourse and also because they lead very stressful lives, he said in an interview here.

A World Health Organisation report said early ejaculation was the most common of all sexual difficulties among men and it was estimated that between 25% and 33% of men ejaculated “before they want to”.

Based on the studies, women who experienced problems of sexual fulfilment were more open to talk about the issue when interviewed without the presence of their husband or partner.

This is in contrast to men who would rather be in a denial mode even in one-to-one interviews.

When the denial is allowed to fester, it would lead to other problems like unnecessary stress.

This could lead to psychological problems and, if not controlled, would eventually affect their manhood and self-esteem.

The premature ejaculation was becoming a threat to Malaysians and might be one of the causes of the increasing divorce rate.

Malaysian men felt that it was taboo to speak about the condition and preferred to “sweep the problem under the carpet”.

Married women also preferred to be silent because it could affect their husbands’ self-esteem.

The family medicine specialist said there was no cure for premature ejaculation because it was “all in the mind”.

Source: The Star @ 18/07/2010.

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Student raped and made to swallow semen

A college lecturer in Kuala Lumpur allegedly assaulted and raped one of his students.

According to China Press, the man, in his 40s, had  summoned the 21-year-old girl to meet him in his office, saying he wanted to discuss her coursework.

During the conversation, he asked the student to go on a date with him but she refused.

He then threatened to fail her in the examination.

Having no other choice, the student agreed to have breakfast with him on Monday.

But as soon as she got into his car,  he squeezed her neck and then snatched away her mobile phone.

The lecturer then drove the student back to his house in Sentul, where he tied her up and stripped her naked.

He also assaulted and raped the girl before facing her to swallow his semen.

The man then dropped her off at an LRT station.

The student, accompanied by her sister, lodged a report at the Sentul police station.

This incident was reported five days after another lecturer molested and almost raped a student at a college – also in Kuala Lumpur – using the same excuse.

The girl put up a fight and managed to run out of the office to seek help from other lecturers.

Source: China Press

Published Nov 3 2011

5 ways to make your Windows computer lightning fast

Trim-down and tune-up tips anybody can do

Nobody enjoys using a slow computer. You want your computer to be fast and responsive, whether it’s brand spanking new or four years old. Follow our tips to keep you zooming along the information superhighway, regardless of your PC’s age!

1. Run the essentials
The most basic thing you can do to speed up your computer is also one of the fastest changes you can make — close unneeded applications! If you’re working in Excel, the odds that you’ll need Word open at the same time are slim. Limit open software to what you are using at the time. This also cuts down on distractions and helps you get your work done more quickly.

If you have a stubborn application that won’t close, treat it as a frozen application and kill it via Task Manager by hitting Ctrl+Alt+Del and selecting Start Task Manager.

Your computer automatically starts some programs when you turn it on. Some of these are necessary parts of the Windows operating system, but you may be able to disable some applications. Open the program in question and go into Properties or Options. Usually, auto-start options are found under General or Launch settings and will be labelled “Launch when Windows starts.” Uncheck the check box and save the setting change to keep the application from coming back up the next time you reboot.

If you don’t find an option like that, there’s one more place to look for applications that auto-start. Be forewarned, this option is for advanced users — disabling essential startup items can have catastrophic results. Don’t kill the auto-start settings for anything you don’t recognize!

Scour your programs list for items that can be deleted

2. Fluff not necessary
Unless you’ve built your PC from scratch and manually installed Windows, hands have touched your computer before. Heck, you may have even had some kind of setup service performed at the store immediately following your purchase. The downside to all this pre-use activity is that applications that you will likely never touch have likely been installed and are running on your computer.

To deal with this preinstalled mess, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features and uninstall the unwanted items. Things to avoid removing include standard Microsoft software bundles such as Office, software you have actively paid for such as Photoshop, and your antivirus package. If you’re not sure where something came from or what it does, do your online homework and search for software’s name before uninstalling — better safe than sorry!

Extra software can also end up on your computer after you install applications you actually want. As you go through the installation process, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for additional install prompts. These will look something like “Install Utility Name for Internet Explorer/Firefox” with a check box next to it. Make sure the checkbox is not checked, to keep the junk software at bay.

3. Safe and simple browsing
Current versions of popular browsers (such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome) let you do much more than the mere web surfing of their predecessors: extensions and add-ons let your browser do all sorts of things. Have you set up something in your browser that displays an unread emails count icon, or maybe clips web sites to Evernote with one touch? Then you’re using extensions!

Did you know these extensions require additional resources beyond the standard browser requirements to run? You can disable these items when you want to speed up your computer (and your browser). The process varies a bit based on your browser:

• Internet Explorer and Firefox Go to Tools > Add-ons or Manage Add-ons (depending on your version) and disable individual add-ons that you don’t use.
• Chrome Right-click on any of your add-on icons (located between the address bar and the wrench icon) and select Disable. You can also click Manage Extensions to go through your installed/enabled add-ons in one page.

Browser add-ons can seriously hinder your speed

Internet Explorer comes with an option to launch entirely without add-ons, so you don’t have to disable individual add-ons on a session-by-session basis. To access this version of IE, click the Start Button and type in Internet Explorer. You should see two versions come up: Internet Explorer and Internet Explorer (No Add-ons). Select the second version, and IE will launch without any add-ons or plugins. To use a version with add-ons, simply launch IE from your regular shortcut.

4. Timing your antivirus scans
You may think that running your antivirus program at all times is the epitome of safe browsing. While it’s true that running scan jobs during peak hours may keep your computer marginally safer, it comes at a serious expense to speed. Most antivirus packages have a background task that runs at all times and scans new files when they are downloaded, while operating with a lower demand to your computer’s resources.

To keep your top browsing hours free of any unneeded antivirus burden, configure full scans during hours that you are definitely not on your computer.

• Workday hours (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) This works best if you use a different computer for business purposes.
• Early evening (6-7:30 p.m.) Scan while cooking dinner or unwinding after the workday.
• Late night (1-4 a.m.) Let it run while you’re asleep.

Find the hours that work best for you, and configure your scanning schedule accordingly. Make sure that your real-time or on-demand scanning is also enabled when setting up your schedule!

5. Add a physical boost
If you’ve done everything above and your computer is still sluggish, your last option is to upgrade the memory (RAM) in your computer. RAM acts kind of like short-term memory for a person, giving your programs more room to keep data while they’re running. However, figuring out what kind of RAM your computer needs and installing it can get complicated: so if you want to upgrade your computer’s memory, we recommend calling your local computer repair shop and letting them take care of it.

Good housekeeping
Keeping your computer in top form requires regular maintenance. Follow a maintenance schedule for your standard activities, perform a little seasonal cleanup, and use Tecca’s maintenance tips to keep your PC at its speediest!

Source: Yahoo (Liz Patt)

40 drinks contain sex drugs

A total of 40 instant beverages sold by foreign traders have been found to contain harmful substances.

The ingredients like sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil and sibutramine, which can be fatal if taken without a doctor’s advice.

Most of the products were found to have been mixed with substances normally used as sex stimulants or for slimming purposes.

These products were packed at illegal factories in the country.

“The use of sex stimulants such as sildenafil, tadalafil and vardenafil without a doctor’s advice can bring serious side effects, including low blood pressure.

“Users will feel dizzy or may even faint after consuming these products,” reported Berita Harian.

It said the use of a slimming drug like sibutramine might also affect the nerves and attack other organs, which could cause mental and psychosis problems.

And if it was mixed with nitrate in other drugs, it might have cardiovascular effects and cause a heart attack.

The daily quoted Health Ministry pharmaceutical services division senior assistant director of enforcement Mazlan Ismail as saying that there were two types of instant drinks.

They are original products that are safe to consume and “erotic” drinks that have been mixed with active chemical substances.

Mazlan said instant beverages that had been mixed with these substances were sold for up to RM5 a packet compared with original drinks that cost between RM1 and RM1.50 per packet.

He also urged consumers to stop buying or taking these products.

A survey showed that these banned products were still being sold at several places like in Jalan Raja Bot and Jalan Chow Kit in Kuala Lumpur.

Source: Berita Harian

Malaysian beauty queen charged in Hong Kong

A Malaysian beauty queen and her boyfriend have been charged with using a luxury car without its owner’s consent in Hong Kong.

Debbie Goh, 33, was charged with driving away a Mercedes sports car without authority on Sept 7, 2009.

Her interior designer lover Hudson Chang, 37, was charged with instigating her to perform the act on the same day.

Both of them pleaded not guilty to the respective charges at Eastern Magistrates’ Courts on Monday, HK’s media reported.

The court case would be continued on Nov 9, and the couple was given bail of HK$1,000 (RM383) each.

Debbie won the first Miss Astro Chinese International Pageant competition in 1998.

She then ventured into the entertainment industry and participated in several films in the Special Administrative Region but was only given minor roles.

In 2009, she returned to the Malaysia showbiz and immediately, she was cast as the female lead in Age of Glory, a popular local production Chinese drama that recorded a rating of 14 points with 800,000 viewers.

Debbie won the Most Popular Actress title at NTV7′s Golden Award with the series.

Chang is a ‘rich second generation’, whose father owns an Indonesian restaurant and is involved in other businesses.
Source: Agencies

Manchester United rising star begged girl for sex

Footie rising star Tom Cleverley begged a girl for sex after taking her to a B&B – despite dating a Page 3 beauty.

The Manchester United midfielder, 22, bombarded Jade Dawson, 20, with text messages pleading with her to spend the night after kissing her in a club.

Once she was in his room Tom – dating gorgeous Emily O’Hara, 23 – tried to impress the shop assistant by Googling himself to prove he was famous. Jade did stay the night but refused to have sex with Tom – who texted her the next day saying: “Ur loss.”

Jade said: “He got on top of me to try to have sex with me but I told him to get off. He even woke me at 5am for sex but I still said ‘No’.”

Jade from Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancs, was out with pals at a Blackpool club when Tom went up to her without a word and kissed her.

The Man U ace – called up last week to the England squad – took her phone, put in his number and said: “Text me later if you want a s**g.”

Jade said: “When I saw him, I didn’t think ‘Wow’.” She had no idea who he was until she was in his room at the Blackpool B&B. She said: “There was a knock and this guy walked in. He said he was his bodyguard.

“I asked why he needed a bodyguard and he said it was because he was a footballer. He took my phone and typed his name into Google and all these pictures came up. It was a bit awkward.”

Cleverley made his first Premier League appearance for United in Sunday’s 2-1 win against West Brom. After he starred in United’s 3-2 Community Shield win over Man City earlier this month, defender Rio Ferdinand called him “magnificent”.

Source :  www.thesun.co.uk

Confessions: 8 reasons why guys cheat

Sometimes, when the going gets tough, the tough get busy looking for someone else. But what really makes men stray? A nagging girlfriend? Bad chemistry? An escape from loneliness? Yes, yes and yes. Hear why these men slipped away from their girlfriends and landed in someone else’s arms. Then — whether you’re a guy or a girl — use the confessions below to sidestep this kind of situation in your own love life.

Reason #1: For payback
“I once cheated on my girlfriend after I saw on her cell phone that she had been text-messaging with her ex. They were pretty harmless messages, but it angered me that she had been communicating with him in the first place — I’d always thought they were a little too chummy. That night, I was out with friends and got it all off my chest. I got so worked up about those messages that I pretty much made it my mission to find another girl and kiss her or get her number, which I did. I think it was a payback thing. We eventually broke up, but not because of that incident — I never told her — but more so because we just weren’t right for each other. I know it wasn’t the best way to handle my anger, but at the time, it sure did feel good.”
– Christopher, 29, Oakland, CA

Reason #2: The chemistry just isn’t there
“Ever since I can remember, I have always been attracted to women who looked a certain way. My ex-girlfriend was great in many ways, but she was completely opposite of my usual type, looks-wise, which did absolutely nothing to make me physically attracted to her. I tried to get past it, but it was hard. About two months into our relationship, I was out with a bunch of friends and our incredibly attractive (and single!) waitress was really hitting on me. She gave me her number and asked me if I wanted me to meet her after her shift was over. I agreed, and we ended up spending the night just kissing and holding each other. It was just for one night, but it helped me realize I needed to end things with my girlfriend because I had to be with someone I was madly attracted to, not just someone who was a great friend.”
– Dave, 26, Roanoke, VA

Reason #3: Spending almost no time together as a couple
“I cheated on my ex at a time when she was traveling so much that I never saw her. It was almost as if I didn’t have a girlfriend. I got so lonely — especially on the weekend nights. I missed that companionship, both physically and emotionally. When she was gone, I began seeing someone else while I was still technically seeing my ex. I ended up telling my ex and she broke it off with me. In the end, I think things ended for the better, even though the steps I took to make it happen weren’t very honorable. I now make sure that whoever I choose to date doesn’t have a job that requires big-time traveling.”
– Scott, 30, Jessup, MD

Reason #4: Wanting to play the field instead of settling down
“I had dated Melanie all through college ever since we met at freshman orientation. After we graduated, I moved to New York and she moved to Chicago, but we decided we’d stay together. I spent nearly every weekend traveling to see her, but during the week, I’d go out with my friends in New York and have a blast. After a few months of that schedule, I knew staying true to her would be tough; going out in the city made me realize how many smart, beautiful women are out there, and never having been with anyone other than Melanie made me feel like I was missing out on a lot of fun. One night I met up with another girl, which finally made me realize I had to end things with Melanie. I told her what happened, and, as it turned out, she had done the same thing a few times. While we were both hurt, we realized we needed to take some time off. We stayed friends, and still are today, even though we’re married to different people.”
– Tom, 35, New York, NY

Reason #5: Emotional and/or lifestyle incompatibility
“I met my ex in a Weight Watchers meeting, of all places. When we started dating, we were both about 50 pounds overweight. As the months went by, I took the program really seriously and quickly dropped weight. She didn’t adhere to the program and her weight didn’t come off. After I lost the weight, I felt this new sense of confidence — women who had never spoken to me before began approaching me and it felt great. My ex, on the other hand, was depressed about being heavy and was always jealous of other women. One weekend when she was out of town, I met this gorgeous woman at my gym and we spent time together. I never told my ex, but I did end up breaking up with her a few weeks after that incident. I’ve realized since then that I need to be with women who are on the same page as me about the things in my life that are important.”
– Brad, 41, Houston, TX

Reason #6: There’s too much drama in the current relationship
“My ex and I used to live together, and we fought all the time. The constant tension made me miserable. In contrast to my ex, there was a girl at work who was easygoing, friendly and fun. One night we were both working late and ended up getting dinner together after we left. One thing led to another, and it ended up being more than a platonic night. As bad as this may sound, after that happened, I felt free. It was as if I finally had the courage to just end it with my ex already. When I came home the next morning, my ex went crazy, but for the first time, it didn’t bother me, because I knew what I was going to do. I told her exactly what had happened and that I’d be moving out that week… and I did. I began seeing the girl from work, and we’ve been together for about four months now.”
– Nate, 34, Boulder, CO

Reason #7: To provide a sorely needed shot of self-esteem
“I’m really shy and have never felt very comfortable approaching women. I once had a girlfriend who was just as shy. Our relationship was fine — nothing too exciting — but I was resigned to the fact that it was my best option. I went to a conference for business, and during one of the dinners, a really attractive, intelligent woman at my table began hitting on me like mad. I was so shocked; nothing like that had ever happened to me before. It made my self-confidence skyrocket, and I felt like I was on top of the world. She and I hung out that night and a few other times during the conference. I never told my ex about what had happened, but I did end things with her a few months later. After the conference the other woman and I never saw each other again, but the experience gave me the confidence that I could go out and approach interesting, exciting women — I just needed that push.”
– Charlie, 33, St. Louis, MO

Reason #8: To pursue the one that got away
“I once cheated on my girlfriend of six months when a girl I had been pining over for quite some time came on to me. She had been with someone else for a long time, so I knew she was off-limits. I have to admit, I’d still probably do it again; it was like my fantasy finally came true. I broke up with my girlfriend and dated this girl awhile, but we didn’t last. Sometimes the fantasy is better than the reality!”
– Mark, 44, New York, NY

Source: Chelsea Kaplan  (Senior Editor at The Family Groove).

Confessions: 7 reasons why women cheat

You’ve probably heard that men cheat for physical reasons, women for emotional reasons. Sure, there’s some truth to that, but when we asked real women around the country to share why they strayed from their boyfriends, we learned they had a whole host of explanations — from bad kissing to sheer revenge. Read on for the truth about why women have given in to temptation.

Reason #1: There’s no passion
“I had been with John for about three years — he was a really nice guy, and I enjoyed being with him, but there wasn’t a ton of passion. Most everyone we knew had gotten engaged, and though John would have proposed in a second, whenever he brought it up, I’d change the subject. I took a trip to Australia for work and while I was gone, I got together with a coworker to whom I’d always been insanely attracted. I had a fantastic trip, probably because for the first time in a long time I experienced that excitement I’d been missing. I broke up with John soon after I returned home and began dating the guy from the trip. Even though I’m not super-proud of my actions, things ended up for the best: after dating for a few years, the guy from the trip and I got married and we’re incredibly happy together.”
– Giselle, 30, Montvale, NJ

Reason #2: To delay a breakup
“Right before I was going to break up with my ex, Sean, he found out that he had to put his beloved dog to sleep. He was so broken up about it that I didn’t have the heart to end things, so I waited a month or so until he was in better shape. When things seemed to be better and I was ready, he lost his job, so I felt like I was back to square one! By that time I had met someone else that I really wanted to start seeing, so I went ahead and did it. I eventually ended things, never telling Sean about my extracurricular dating. I think I rationalized that I was trying to spare his feelings.”
– Stacy, 30, Lexington, KY

Reason #3: Because absence doesn’t make the heart grow fonder
“My boyfriend Greg and I decided to do the long-distance thing after I was accepted to a graduate program 200 miles from where we lived. The first few months were fine, but I soon found myself becoming extremely attracted to my lab partner, Henry. What began as innocent flirting eventually wound up with us getting physical. After the program was over, I returned home to Greg. Being with him was really difficult, but I didn’t break up with him initially because I was still attracted to him, too. I visited Henry a few times and realized that he was really more of a fling, probably done out of boredom, and that Greg was the one for me. I eventually stopped communicating with Henry. I never told Greg about what happened, which occasionally makes me feel guilty, but I chalk my cheating up to being young and silly. He and I are still together, four years after my program ended.”
– Tamara, 33, Portland, OR

Reason #4: To avoid being left out in the cold
“I began dating Eric shortly after I had been dumped by Dave, my boyfriend of two years. I was devastated and Eric was definitely a rebound thing. After Eric and I had dated for five months, Dave came back and wanted to give things another shot. I still really missed him, so I began seeing him, but never ended things with Eric. I think I sort of kept Eric around for insurance purposes, just in case things didn’t end up well with Dave. Dave and I didn’t make it on round two, and after Eric discovered through mutual friends that I had been seeing him again, he ended things with me. I definitely learned my lesson about dating two guys at the same time, not to mention trying to rekindle a relationship that’s just plain over.”
– Jen, 28, Oak Park, IL

Reason #5: To make a break from a bad relationship
“When I was younger, I dated a guy named Ethan who was really critical of me. He constantly made little snide comments about my weight, how stupid I was and how clumsy I was. For whatever odd reason, I was into him, despite the fact that all of my friends and family hated him. One weekend when he was away, I met Will at a party and we completely hit it off. He was the complete opposite of Ethan — kind, sweet and generous, yet completely cool and fun, too. We hung out all weekend and it was like a light bulb went off in my head: This is how mature, relationship-worthy guys act. I kissed Will the night before he left and broke up with Ethan soon after. Will and I dated for three years and now we’re married.”
– Allison, 30, New York, NY

Reason #6: To find that missing piece
“I’m from Florida, so I adore going to the beach and boating, but my former boyfriend, Chris, a total city boy, hated it. We always argued about where we’d take trips, and he always won. About eight months into our relationship, I took a trip to Key West with my friends and we chartered a boat for the day. The captain of the boat was this totally hot, complete ‘beach guy for life’ type, and I spent the whole day flirting with him. We met him out that night and spent time alone together. I never told Chris about it after I got home and I never felt guilty; I think part of me felt like that’s what Chris got for being so stubborn! Chris and I didn’t make it, and after we broke up, I made sure any future boyfriends loved the beach!”
– Lizzie, 32, Chicago, IL

Reason #7: To give him a taste of his own medicine
“My last boyfriend was a total player before we got together. I thought I could change him but I was wrong. I always heard rumors that he was seeing other girls while we were dating, but he always denied it. One night, I got a call from a girl he had been secretly dating, and she detailed their three-month-long relationship to me and told me about another girl she had discovered he was seeing as well. I was so mad that I went out with my friends that night, dressed to kill, and spent time with the most attractive guy; I felt like it was the least he deserved! I loved seeing the look on his face when I told him about what I did and that I knew about the other girls. And then I dumped him!”
– Ashante, 25, College Park, GA

Source: Chelsea Kaplan (Senior Editor at The Family Groove).

Cinta sempadan

Wanita-wanita Thai sedang menunggu pelanggan dihadapan

kedai urut di pekan Hatyai.

Lelaki Malaysia bersekedudukan dengan wanita Thailand

HATYAI (Selatan Thailand): Isu lelaki Malaysia mengahwini gadis Thailand bukan perkara baru. Namun tidak ramai tahu ada antara mereka sebenarnya hidup sebumbung dengan gadis negara berkenaan seolah-olah suami isteri semata-mata untuk seks, tanpa sebarang ikatan perkahwinan.

Percaya atau tidak, realitinya amalan sedemikian banyak dipraktikkan terutama di kalangan lelaki bujang yang menetap di beberapa negeri di utara Semenanjung, termasuk Kedah, Perlis dan Pulau Pinang dengan majoritinya terdiri daripada golongan eksekutif muda syarikat swasta dan kakitangan kerajaan atau ahli perniagaan.

Malah, ada juga di kalangan kumpulan itu yang dikatakan sudah berkeluarga, namun lebih gemar mencari kepuasan seks di Thailand. Difahamkan, kumpulan ini majoriti hidup bujang di negeri utara Semenanjung kerana faktor kerja dan lebih cenderung mengambil kesempatan cuti hujung minggu ke Thailand, berbanding pulang ke kampung halaman untuk bertemu anak isteri atau keluarga.

Berdasarkan maklumat diterima, senario itu pada mulanya hanya sekadar suka-suka, namun selepas merasai nikmat belaian manja serta mainan cinta gadis Thai, kebanyakan mereka menjadi semakin ketagih, sehingga ada yang mula curi-curi memasang ‘isteri’ di negara jiran berkenaan.

Paling teruk, ada kalangan mereka semakin lama semakin hanyut sehingga mula melupakan tugas serta tanggungjawab kepada keluarga. Malah, wang gaji yang diterima setiap bulan juga tidak pernah mencukupi, semata-mata kerana memenuhi kehendak serta permintaan teman wanita di Thailand.

Pengarah Jabatan Agama Islam Perlis (JAIPs), Malik Hussin, ketika ditanya mengenai senario itu tidak menolak kemungkinan wujudnya hubungan sedemikian antara lelaki Malaysia termasuk dari Perlis, dengan gadis Thai.
Senario sedemikian katanya, banyak dipengaruhi faktor kedudukan Perlis sendiri yang terletak bersebelahan Thailand, apatah lagi urusan keluar masuk sempadan juga begitu mudah iaitu dengan hanya menggunakan pas sempadan.

Namun, sehingga kini, beliau berkata, belum ada maklumat sahih diterima mengenai kegiatan rakyat Perlis yang mempunyai perempuan simpanan di Thailand. Bagaimanapun, itu tidak bermakna kes sedemikian tidak berlaku.

“Apa pun, kita yakin ada antara rakyat Perlis sendiri yang menyimpan wanita di Thailand. Cuma status mereka sama ada berkahwin secara sah atau tidak, itu tidak dapat dipastikan.

“Ramai rakyat Perlis diyakini mengambil wanita Thailand sebagai isteri nombor dua atau ketiga termasuklah secara rahsia untuk mengelak diketahui isteri pertama di Malaysia.

“Justeru, setiap dua minggu atau sebulan sekali, lelaki ini akan ke Thailand untuk bertemu isteri muda itu dan kemungkinan besar tindakan ini menimbulkan andaian kurang senang, bahawa mereka memiliki perempuan simpanan,” katanya.

Mengulas lanjut, beliau berkata, kadar lelaki Perlis yang dilapor berkahwin dengan gadis Thailand sehingga kini dilihat masih amat rendah iaitu kurang 10 pasangan setahun.

Jumlah ini, katanya, jauh lebih rendah berbanding angka pasangan lelaki dan perempuan Malaysia yang memilih untuk berkahwin di Thailand terutamanya di wilayah selatan yang kebiasaannya mencecah sehingga ratusan pasangan setahun.

Source: BHO @ 6/1/2011