MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'adult relationships'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:34:52 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4238059&cid=t_267846_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F-GH7iPJIVSQ%2F Dear Victor the Cat: I got back together with an ex about a year ago, but he didn’t want to commit to a serious relationship, preferring that we keep it casual (meaning he has freedom to sleep with other women). I thought our “relationship” would fade away when he moved to another city this fall to go to grad school. But he’s kept in constant contact, and we talk daily. He even still tells me that he loves me. But whenever I bring up the idea of us becoming exclusive, he refuses to discuss it. I’m dating other people, but it makes me feel guilty. And thinking of him being with another woman makes me feel sick. What should I do? Signed, Stuck and Sad Dear Stuck and Sad: You seem nice, so I’m going to give you some kitty-cat straight talk. Why is this guy ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4238059 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:53:54 +0100 4238059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4238060&cid=t_267846_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F8t7CGdV2eQ4%2F Does DNA determine if your fella cheats on you? If your guy’s a sleazebag, he may want to blame genetics. (via Vitamin G) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4238060 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:19:57 +0100 4238060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197159&cid=t_267846_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FnwdKxUMc2dg%2F Dear Victor: It’s a short work week, so I’ll make this brief. I recently started dating a guy that I actually had a relationship with in high school (for six months), and then again in college (for another few months). Now, eight years after that, we’ve started seeing each other again. (He currently lives in our hometown, but is in the process of moving to my city — but for him, not for me.) It’s only been a few weeks this time around, and we’ve been able to take things slow, which is good. And we’ve been friends for a long time — also good. My question is: How can I make sure we don’t repeat the same mistakes we made in the past? Namely, conflict due to different life goals and communication issues? Signed, Seriously Stumped Dear SS: I... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197159 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:13:42 +0100 4197159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4186946&cid=t_267846_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FBgJAl4EiFDw%2F – Blisstree contributor Hailey Eber on the harsh realities of bringing a new little one home, and the serious strain that can create for you and your partner, from her post: Puppy Love: How My Beloved Pooch Almost Ruined My Long-Term Relationship Post from: BlissTree We laid out pee pads and cleaned up poo. We cuddled, and were nibbled and nipped. We documented exhaustively. We Facebook-ed and Flickr-ed our new bundle of joy. We threw a puppy shower in retaliation for any and all baby showers we’d ever attended, and ever would attend. We went to the park. We potty trained. We befriended strangers who took no interest in us, only in what was at the end of our leash. We "oooohed" and "ahhhhhed" at our adorable new arrival, but less at each other. We awakened in the middle of the night to... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4186946 Sat, 20 Nov 2010 15:00:39 +0100 4186946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4175807&cid=t_267846_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FMi6YuPV_GiQ%2F – Blisstree relationship columnist Victor the Cat with pragmatic advice for yet another reader with a complicated love-life issue, from his post: Relationships on the Rocks: Sex, Lies, and Victor the Cat (Ask Him for Advice) Post from: BlissTree Personally, I think your girlfriend owes you an explanation (however brief) about why she uses the secret cell phone in the first place; and why she went “ballistic” and threw you out of the house. However, in a romantic relationship, we rarely get the responses, reactions, and results that we want. (Which is why I’m glad I’m a cat whose balls have been cut off. I don’t require or crave romance, only platonic cuddling.) Unfortunately, you may just have to accept that you and she aren’t together anymore, and that the relationship is ov... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4175807 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:00:48 +0100 4175807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172130&cid=t_267846_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F01xhL5DwEXE%2F Long solitary walks, turkey trot races, iPods, iPads, pretending to have swine flu, baking for hours, saying you have to go upstairs to do some “work,” generous amounts of alcohol, pretending to watch football, anti-anxiety meds: All are perfectly valid ways to get through Thanksgiving weekend when you have a house full of challenging relatives and guests who overstay their welcome. (Or perhaps you’re being held hostage at Aunt Polly’s house for the weekend.) Either way, you can combine one or two of these excuses (I highly recommend alcohol) with my gallery of ten classic movies I watch over Thanksgiving to escape all the family melodrama — albeit temporarily. But if you’re unluckly enough to have an annoying relative who plops down next to you on the ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4172130 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:32:51 +0100 4172130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4168022&cid=t_267846_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FEqp22W2WCLY%2F Hi Victor. I’ll cut to the chase. My girlfriend and I have been together for about four years. She has two kids and I have one but we treat and see ourselves as a family of five. There have been problems in the distant past, and last April she moved out. That lasted for about three weeks, and we’ve been back together since then. I’m not perfect, but have been trying to be the best guy I can be for her. In the past I was mistrustful, but that was a long time ago. But you know how it is — when an argument starts it always gets brought up. Up until last Tuesday, everything was going well; there had been a bit of, shall we say, distance from her, but all-in-all we spent every day together and knew everything about each other. She then ditched important plans on us, and then I f... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4168022 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:49:42 +0100 4168022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4162962&cid=t_267846_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F1ktyMDGe9to%2F – Blisstree contributor Hailey Eber on how one very small adopted dog triggered very big problems in her home and love life, from her post: Puppy Love: How My Beloved Pooch Almost Ruined My Long-Term Relationship Post from: BlissTree Off I went, and no matter how many souvenirs I brought back with me, I couldn’t quite make up for my extended absence. Partly in retaliation, the boyfriend booked a nearly two-week trip abroad of his own home to see his family. He was angry, and I was angry at him for being angry, and that, it seems, is how we went from puppy dreams to a near break-up in approximately the time it took our little miracle to grow a full set of adult teeth and learn how to defecate outside. (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4162962 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:00:02 +0100 4162962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4151908&cid=t_267846_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FA0ogiPyIoRI%2F – Blisstree contributor Patrick Sauer on the big Christmas traditions that he and his wife of ten years celebrate – separately and in different states – from his post: My Wife and I Always Spend the Holidays Apart (And We Like It That Way) Post from: BlissTree My Uncle John always cooks up a nice prime rib on Christmas Day, and the night before, Mom and I go out to eat. One year, the only place we could find open was a Shula’s Steakhouse. Their menu comes on a football, an actual leather football. God bless us, everyone! Kim’s experience is a little more Bedford Falls to my Pottersville, which suits us both just fine. Her upside is the Christmas-y feel of hot cocoa in her pajamas; mine is that Mom no longer has the desire to attend Christmas mass. The most important part is that ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4151908 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:00:43 +0100 4151908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4151909&cid=t_267846_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FgJ9AFbBTWg0%2F Jules, our French Bulldog and long-term relationship tester I’m at my friend K’s apartment, crying and drinking whatever Trader Joe’s wine she happens to have on hand. “We just can’t stop fighting,” I mumble. “We just have different ideas as to how he should be raised. He wants me to stay home more; he doesn’t want us to put him in day care.” K nods. I can see her analytical, lawyer-brain quickly equating my relationship and its issues with the one she left a year or so ago. “This is totally déjà vu,” she says. She’s silently thinking my long-term boyfriend and I are destined for the same fate as her and her ex – and her ex-cat. Across the room, my six-month-old puppy sniffs a pile of junk belonging to K’s annoying roommate, blithely unaware of the drama h... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4151909 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 22:58:48 +0100 4151909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4125085&cid=t_267846_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FE72ZbOLStt0%2F Back to the weekly grind. Here I am again, Victor the Cat, giving you free relationship advice and expecting nothing in return except a moderately tidy litterbox. Here’s a question from a Blisstree reader named Bri: Dear Victor: I really like a guy from my acting class. I’m a senior in high school and he is a senior in college so it gets complicated from the get-go. He seems to be into me, we talk several times a week, and then he kissed me once. He asked me to hang out but we are both really busy so it never happened. Then once when we were alone rehearsing a scene we ended up making out. It’s been a month since then and even though I kept trying to set things up, we still haven’t hung out. He seems to want to hook up with me again, but I’m starting to feel like he just ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4125085 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:47:38 +0100 4125085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4105629&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fask-victor-the-cat-our-fat-feline-tackles-your-toughest-relationships-woes%2F People, I have no more teeth. Remember my dental surgery last week? Well, they yanked them all out while I was asleep. me-OWW. (Okay, they left two tiny ones for posterity. How humiliating.) Now I have to eat the cat food equivalent of mashed-up old-people food for a while. And the tall lady I live with is always trying to shove a dropper full of what I understand are antibiotics in my mouth. Nasty business. On the upside, I’ve been sleeping around 20 hours a day. (Thank you, pain meds!) Now, I may not have any teeth left, but here’s what I do have: Relationship advice. And this week, it looks like a deeply troubled reader named Kristen could really use some. (Fair warning: Kristen’s multi-part question is long and very serious, so settle in and make sure your laptop has ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4105629 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:40:02 +0100 4105629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4105632&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fjust-browsing-a-self-help-skeptics-book-review-of-seeking-happily-ever-after%2F Seeking Happily Ever After: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Being Single Without Losing Your Mind (and Finding Lasting Love Along the Way) by Michelle Cove (Tarcher/Penguin) Everything I know about dating I learned from my mother. My parents divorced when I was just six years old, so I spent most of my girlhood watching my mother date. My mother married just after finishing college; there weren’t many options for women back then. Women didn’t normally have post-college roommates or join the Peace Corps. They got their Mrs. at university or they moved back home with their folks. Of course, when my mother got back in the dating game, the Internet didn’t exist. Still, she was willing to give riskier dating approaches a try. On more than one occasion she turned to the back pages of New Y... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4105632 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:24:22 +0100 4105632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4105633&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fbut-%25e2%2580%2594-and-this-is-important-%25e2%2580%2594-i-wouldn%25e2%2580%2599t-immediately-jump-into-a-relationship-with-your-best-friend-take-some-time-be-alone-and-get-your-head-together-mourn-your-recently-e%2F – Blisstree’s relationship advice columnist, Victor the Cat, dispensing love-life counsel to a reader (moments before the fat cat’s own dental surgery), from his post Ask Victor the Cat: Our Fat Feline Returns to Solve Your Relationship Troubles Post from: BlissTree But — and this is important — I wouldn’t immediately jump into a relationship with your best friend. Take some time, be alone, and get your head together. Mourn your recently ended relationship. Then, after a while, when you and your best friend are more clear-headed (provided she’s available), you can explore the idea of having a real relationship with each other. Hot damn, I’m good. Best of luck to you, Paul. I’ll think of you as I’m eating my dinner through a straw. (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4105633 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:00:46 +0100 4105633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4077213&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fask-victor-the-cat-our-fat-feline-returns-to-solve-your-relationship-troubles%2F Hi people. It’s me, Victor the Cat. Not to make this relationship advice column all about ME (when it should be about you), but as I write this, I’m in the waiting room at my doctor/dentist’s office. What was originally scheduled as a routine dental cleaning has now somehow morphed into major oral surgery with anesthesia involoving SIX TEETH about to be removed from my head. When I heard this news, I fainted, but later, the other cats and (odious) dogs in the waiting room told me they’d heard the nurse say something about “soft food for seven days, antibiotics, and pain medication.” Not good, people. Now, I’m not exactly sure what teeth are or what they do, but it seems like I kind of need some, and I wonder how many I’ll have left after this... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4077213 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:34:52 +0100 4077213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4060549&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fthe-dream-police-sex-dreams-about-your-partners-friend-take-our-poll%2F Share your stories (anonymously, of course) in the comments section, below. Whether or not you tell anyone about them, have your sex dreams about your partner/spouse’s pals ever changed the dynamic of your relationships? Dish. Post from: BlissTree The Dream Police: Sex Dreams About Your Partner's Pals? Take Our Poll (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4060549 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:04:15 +0100 4060549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4060551&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fdramatic-or-dull-10-tv-relationships-were-glad-were-not-in%2F Watching TV is such an ego boost. Look at all the crazy relationships they’ve got going on inside that small screen! Sure, the characters have perfect teeth, expertly maintained figures, and shelter-magazine-worthy homes. And of course we’re jealous of all that. But we sure as hell don’t envy their romantic situations, whether they’re as dull as a doorknob or as dramatic as a David Mamet monologue. However, they’re all addictively fun to watch, because they make us feel better and superior about our own lives and relationships. (Thank you, tee-vee.) Yes, we know it’s just acting (and sometimes bad acting at that, Brothers & Sisters and Parenthood), but we’d like you to meet 10 TV relationships we’re thankful we’re not having. ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4060551 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:20:04 +0100 4060551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4055686&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fsister-wives-im-going-to-citizens-arrest-your-aes%2F Most of the 374 Brown children on "Sister Wives" Here’s what I’ve learned about a big religious family that practices polygamy and gets their own reality TV show: They’re no different from any other sad, desperate, fame-starved, money-hungry family (Gosselin, Kardashian, Bonaduce, Osbourne, Hamlin/Rinna) that sells out what limited morals and principles they have in order to parade their banal lives on TV. Okay, there is one difference. The religious polygamists (in this case, the Browns of TLC’s Sister Wives) imply that their reasons for signing a reality TV contract involve family, love, togetherness, children, unity, yak yak yak, and how critical it is for them to show the world the beautiful truth about how they live in harmony in their “closed&#... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4055686 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:12:07 +0100 4055686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053282&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fi-love-you-youre-perfect-but-i-definitely-do-not-want-to-have-sex-with-you%2F Check out this post by [Redacted] Guy on Lemondrop about men, women, and platonic friendships: You may have read the series on platonic friendships over at Slate that I felt compelled to write about this week. If you haven’t, go do it. I’ll wait. After reading Juliet Lapidos’ articles about her non-sexual relationship with a guy named Jeff, I’m once again reminded of how lucky we are to be alive now instead of, say, in the 16th century, when bro hangs between men and women were uncommon and dying of the plague was not. Juliet surveyed around 600 readers in an attempt to divine the mysteries of boy-girl friendship, something she holds very near and dear herself. In the initial post, she quotes platonic nonbelievers from James Joyce to Nora Ephron, and laments, &#8220... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053282 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 15:00:08 +0100 4053282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053284&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fsilly-question-when-should-you-make-your-relationship-facebook-official%2F Check out this post from Liz Scott on Lemondrop. photo: Lemondrop Back in the day (and by that, we mean “Happy Days”), a gal would announce her relationship status to the world by strutting around the sock hop in her saddle shoes and poodle skirt with her boyfriend’s letter jacket draped jauntily over her shoulders. What simple times: sharing malts, necking at the drive-in, ferreting out Commies together … those were the days. Today, asking yourself “What would Pinky Tuscadero do?” is not apt to yield fruitful results. With the explosion of social networking sites like Facebook, suddenly the status of your relationship becomes fodder for 1,001 “friends.” If you’re dating someone but don’t mention it on your profile, people (includ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053284 Sat, 09 Oct 2010 15:00:50 +0100 4053284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4040527&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fcan-men-and-women-be-friends-one-guys-perspective%2F photo via Lemondrop Check out this post on Lemondrop. You may have read the series on platonic friendships over at Slate that I felt compelled to write about this week. If you haven’t, go do it. I’ll wait. After reading Juliet Lapidos’ articles about her nonsexual relationship with a guy named Jeff, I’m once again reminded of how lucky we are to be alive now instead of, say, in the 16th century, when bro hangs between men and women were uncommon and dying of the plague was not. Juliet surveyed around 600 readers in an attempt to divine the mysteries of boy-girl friendship, something she holds very near and dear herself. In the initial post, she quotes platonic nonbelievers from James Joyce to Nora Ephron, and laments, “Why am I bombarded with the idea that wh... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4040527 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:40:12 +0100 4040527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4036601&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F203672%2F You Hold the Power of Sex In Your Hands (Literally): A new study shows that women with sensitive fingertips are more likely to orgasm during sex. (via LimeLife) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4036601 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:10:23 +0100 4036601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031193&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fme-oww-relationship-advice-from-victor-the-cat%2F Hello. My name is Victor the cat. I live in an apartment in New York City with two tall people who feed me. When Blisstree approached me about doing my own weekly relationship column, I must admit I was hesitant at first. See, I sleep 16 hours a day (minimum), and in my spare time I need to eat, preen myself, use the facilities, and bat a few toys under the refrigerator in a lackluster fashion. On less hectic days, I also try to squeeze in some time sitting in the windowsill looking at stuff outside. So, as you can imagine, it’s a real challenge for me to fit other work-related responsibilities into my demanding day-to-day schedule. I know what you’re thinking: What the hell does this cat know about being a relationship columnist? True, I don’t have the rabid following of... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031193 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:45:44 +0100 4031193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4022877&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F202897%2F Leaving on a Jet Plane? 15 ways to keep the romance alive while one of you is traveling. (via YourTango) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4022877 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:00:46 +0100 4022877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4013114&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fopen-relationships-what-makes-them-work%2F photo via Your Tango We’ve been talking quite a bit lately about letting your partner have a “night off,” which is why a post from YourTango called 7 Tips for Beginning an Open Relationship caught our attention. You can read all the rules for yourself, but the success of an open relationship seems to depend upon honesty, communication, and trust. Possible? We’re skeptical. Have you ever had an open relationship? We want the dish: Did it work? Or was it a complete disaster? Comment away – and remember, you can do so anonymously. via YourTango Post from: BlissTree Open Relationships: What Makes Them Work? (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4013114 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:33:57 +0100 4013114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3987020&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fevery-time-i-hear-tom-cruise%25e2%2580%2599s-character-profess-those-three-dreaded-words-to-renee-zellweger%25e2%2580%2599s-dorothy-near-the-end-of-%25e2%2580%259cjerry-maguire%25e2%2580%259d-i-get-shivers-and-not-the-good%2F – Blisstree Editor-in-Chief, Christine Egan, from her post Relationships: The Great Soulmate Debate Post from: BlissTree Every time I hear Tom Cruise’s character profess those three dreaded words to Renée Zellweger’s Dorothy near the end of “Jerry Maguire,” I get shivers (and not the good kind). In real life, “You deplete me” is often more accurate. (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3987020 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:00:21 +0100 3987020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3980799&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fwould-you-have-a-one-night-stand-if-it-could-re-energize-your-committed-relationship%2F So last night I saw a screening of The Freebie, a new indie film that opens today in select cities, is helmed by first-time director Katie Aselton, and stars Ms. Aselton and Dax Shepard (of NBC’s treacly series Parenthood) in the leading roles. Now, I’m always prepared to loathe dramatic movies that don’t rely on a real script, where the actors ad-lib the majority of their allegedly profound dialogue. (And if I never see another loaded dinner-party scene with 30-something characters laughing, interrupting each other, and hitting the audience over the head with the film’s subtext, it’ll be too soon.) But I’m not a film reviewer, and this post isn’t a film review. (Besides, I actually liked the movie, despite my best efforts not to. It was well-acted... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3980799 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:14:47 +0100 3980799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3976470&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F200314%2F So how many of these 7 biggest relationship mistakes have you ever made? (via The Frisky) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3976470 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:40:58 +0100 3976470 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965369&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fbutt-doesn%25e2%2580%2599t-it-hurt-part-1-of-our-tour-through-the-backdoor-and-yes-we-mean-sex%2F Leah Perrotti, Babeland's Sex Educator By Helen “Girly” Brown Plowing the back field. Bone-smuggling. Bum-stuffing, Salad-tossing. Call it what you will, anal sex is fraught with stigma and stress. Though statistically, the number of hetero women who regularly enjoy the act with their partners has risen dramatically, taking it up the butt is still seen by many as a dirty act — figuratively and literally. Women are often hesitant to give it a try, for fear that it will hurt like a bitch. But our ladyfriends at Babeland, New York City’s mecca for sex toys (who recently helped us bone up on our blowjob skills), are here to turn public opinion on its head, err, tail. With a little bit of education, letting visitors in through the backdoor can bring lots of pleasure – and a ton ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965369 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 21:16:18 +0100 3965369 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946408&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fthe-world-is-full-of-saps-23-of-schmucks-believe-in-soulmates%2F photo: Thinkstock According to a recent poll, two-thirds of sappy Americans actually believe in soulmates. (Unlike Blisstree’s editor, who wrote this anti-soulmate screed on Blisstree a while back.) And apparently, she was right: Believing in soulmates isn’t always such a good thing — people who apply the soulmate ideology to their marriages are 150% more likely to end up in divorce court. The poll showed that couples who view their union as more of a lifelong commitment have more success in their marriage. What do you think — do soulmates exist, or are you just kidding yourselves, people? via Lemondrop Post from: BlissTree The World Is Full of Saps: 2/3 of Schmucks Believe In Soulmates (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946408 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:34:39 +0100 3946408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3942765&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F106-year-old-lady-credits-abstinence-for-long-life%2F photo via The Scotsman Isabella Blyth just turned 106. Her secret? Never being romantically involved with anyone. (Why didn’t we think of that?) Ms. Blyth has never kissed – much less had sex with – anyone, and it doesn’t bother her one bit. She claims she’s had a full life, and was too busy with church, family, and friends to even think about romance. Do you think entirely avoiding all romantic interaction could possibly make you live longer? You might be less stressed out if you didn’t have to deal with all the bullshit that comes with relationships, but you’d sure be lacking in the “life experience” department. So would you trade every relationship you’ve ever had (not to mention all that sex) if it meant you’d see the ripe old a... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3942765 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:30:50 +0100 3942765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3933065&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F198608%2F Going the Distance? Check out these 7 ways to survive a long-distance relationship. (via The Frisky) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3933065 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:00:03 +0100 3933065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3899348&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fmy-gay-husband-is-better-than-your-straight-husband%2F photo: Thinkstock My husband isn’t technically gay. And by that I mean he doesn’t have sex with men. He does, however, possess many of the positive, attractive (and yes, stereotypical) attributes of a gay man. Some might call him a metrosexual, others may label him eccentric, while a lot of people just think he’s European. Which is why, in addition to the many reasons listed below, my not-technically-gay husband is way better than your boring straight husband. He may not have sex with men, but here’s what my gay husband does have (that your straight husband probably doesn’t): – A collection of more than 300 cookbooks – A keen eye for mid-century modern interior design – More shoes than I have – Excellent knife skills that rival a professional chef –... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3899348 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:03:25 +0100 3899348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3808655&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fwould-you-ever-have-a-threesome-poll-of-the-day%2F Here at Blisstree, we’re into supposedly taboo and controversial subjects like faking orgasms, how often you have sex, how you like to groom your bikini line, if you’d stay married to someone who doesn’t love you anymore, and whether or not you believe in soulmates. So how about a little ménage à trois talk today? Take our risqué threesome poll, below. (And remember, it’s completely anonymous, you scaredy-le chat.) #MicroPollDiv_268223 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } photo: Thinkstock Post from: BlissTree Would You Ever Have a Threesome? Poll of the Day (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3808655 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:13:26 +0100 3808655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3761401&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fthe-kids-are-all-right-%25e2%2580%2593-but-should-couples-brush-their-teeth-together%2F Okay, so Lisa Chodolenko’s newest film (and one of the few summer movies that’s gotten positive reviews this summer) didn’t come out yesterday. I’m a little late to the game, but I went and saw The Kids Are All Right last night. I’ll spare you my review of the lesbian moms, sperm-donor dad, unhappy family drama, but there’s one detail that I’m still hung up on: Why are Julianne Moore and Annette Benning’s characters always brushing their teeth together? There are multiple scenes in which the two otherwise sexy women convene in their otherwise beautiful, sprawling bathroom, and in the midst of their psychoanalytic conversations, they’re constantly sticking toothbrushes into their mouths. (Toothbrush scenes are even in the preview, for Go... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3761401 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:28:40 +0100 3761401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3757833&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Frelationships-how-to-survive-when-your-spouse-is-your-co-worker%2F photo: Thinkstock The recession forced many married couples out of their previous jobs and into think-mode, with many of them abandoning solo ventures and going into business together. In a recent Wall Street Journal article, author Sue Shellenbarger talked to several wife-husband teams to determine what works and what doesn’t when your spouse is also your co-worker. Draw firm boundaries. Look at your spouse as your business partner during the work week, and your spouse after work. Know your roles. Clearly define the roles each of you take in the business. Otherwise, your management styles will clash. Divide and conquer. If you’re working long hours, there’s no reason for both of you to work 15-hour days. Split up the time. Recognize your strengths and weaknesses. If you ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3757833 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:04:12 +0100 3757833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746706&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fits-official-real-friends-are-better-than-robot-friends%2F While watching New York Times correspondent Amy Harmon try with some difficulty to have a conversation with a robot woman, it becomes increasingly obvious that robots will not replace humans for emotional fulfillment anytime soon. The only similarity between Bina48 and your best friend is that they both sometimes say, “Um.” But Bina48 makes awkward jokes about scheming to take over the world. via The Daily What Post from: BlissTree It's Official: Real Friends are Better than Robot Friends (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746706 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:01:25 +0100 3746706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3743511&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-posts-from-the-gloss%2F Did you know that there’s a store in China where you can go vent your anger (just you, an old TV, and a baseball bat)? Or that hooking up with your ex may not be your fault? Well, now you do. And you have our sister site, TheGloss, to thank. 1. There Is a Frustration Venting Store For Women in China 2. Study Says Ex-Sex Is Totally Not Your Fault 3. Do Recent Chick-Flick Movies All Just Suck? 4. A Very Important New Anti-Photoshopping Campaign 5. What’s On Your Anti-Bucket List? 6. 3 Reasons ‘Toy Story 3′ Does Not Need a High-End T-Shirt Line 7. Fashion 101: 9 Reasons Why Belts Are the Best Accessory Ever Invented 8. Dr. Oz Is Apparently a Beauty Expert Now 9. A Dating Site For People Who Don’t Even Know They’re On A Dating Site 10. 10 Male Fashion Design... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3743511 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:00:43 +0100 3743511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746688&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fnew-relationship-test-predicts-breakups%2F photo: Thinkstock Researchers report that a new test can predict whether or not a relationship will last. It’s a word association test, with people choosing words that they connect to their partner. Scientists found that people who were able to quickly associate their partner with bad words, like “death” and “tragedy,” and who had a hard time associating their partner with good words, like “peace” and “sharing,” were more likely to break up with their partners within the next year. Um, yes. We’d say that if someone immediately associates their partner with the word “death,” then the outlook doesn’t look so great. We could have told you that, but it does sound more authoritative coming from science. via MSNBC Post... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746688 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:57 +0100 3746688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733051&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fcongrats-to-our-sex-poll-random-house-giveaway-winners%2F Announcing the three winners of our steamy sex poll giveaway from Random House: Bekah, chrissycrue100, and stiletostrytime. These lucky commenters and re-Tweeters took our (anonymous) sex poll and spilled the goods about how often they do it. They’re each now the proud owners of Just Do It: How One Couple Turned Off the TV and Turned on Their Sex Lives for 101 Days (No Excuses)! by Douglas Brown (Three Rivers Press; available in bookstores everywhere). Congratulations again. Now go have sex. About Just Do It: How One Couple Turned Off the TV and Turned on Their Sex Lives for 101 Days (No Excuses)!: Even though it feels like there’s never enough time or energy, trust Annie and Doug…THERE IS! Creeping into middle age and saddled with work deadlines, child rearing, homemaking, and 1... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733051 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:45:01 +0100 3733051 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3729843&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F187182%2F Last Chance to Win Sexy: Take our sex poll and re-Tweet it, comment on our Facebook page, or leave a comment on the giveaway post, and you could win a copy of Just Do It: How One Couple Turned Off the TV and Turned on Their Sex Lives for 101 Days (No Excuses)! Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3729843 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:42:28 +0100 3729843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721737&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwedding-economics-would-you-sell-tickets-to-your-wedding%2F Weddings can be loads of fun, but they can also cost loads of money, forcing some couples to shorten their guest list and remove their +1 invitation extensions. Slate’s Daniel Engber argues that telling guests not to bring an escort is bad practice, ruining the fun for guests and defeating the purpose of a good wedding. So what does he suggest to keep the price of the party affordable for bride and groom? Selling tickets to your wedding. It sounds a little weird, but the concept of telling guests that they can bring a +1 if they’ll help cover the costs actually makes some sense. Engber offers that, instead of buying wedding gifts, pitching in to cover the costs of making the wedding open to dates and friends is a reasonable exchange, and if put kindly, shouldn’t be offens... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721737 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:16:14 +0100 3721737 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721745&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F186849%2F Reading is Sexy: At least it is when you’re reading Just Do It: How One Couple Turned Off the TV and Turned On Their Sex Lives for 101 Days (No Excuses!). Three lucky Blisstree readers will win a copy – just take our sex poll and re-tweet it, or comment on our Facebook page, or comment on the giveaway page. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721745 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:20:10 +0100 3721745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710537&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F3-ways-to-maximize-your-leisure-time%2F photo: Thinkstock We know. It feels weird to unplug and just think about nothing for a few minutes, let alone an hour. But leisure time really is important for our mental and physical health. Women get about a half-hour less of daily leisure time than men – which translates to four weeks every year. Excuse us? We women do more of the domestic chores at home than our partners, so we cannot tolerate this news. Jane Has a Job gave us three big tips for making the most of our free time and being as relaxed and happy as we can (and at least as much as a dude): 1. Sign up for a scheduled group activity: Though it might seem like just another commitment, if you’re a part of a book club or tennis league, you probably won’t blow it off to do some chores. It’ll encourage you to s... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710537 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:59:03 +0100 3710537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3706644&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F185689%2F Do it. And enter our giveaway. Take our steamy sex poll, and re-tweet it, comment on our Facebook page, or the giveaway page to enter to win a copy of Just Do It from Random House. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3706644 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:46:01 +0100 3706644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3706647&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Flarry-smith-of-smith-magazine-shares-more-feelings-about-wife-piper-kermans-prison-sentence-video-exclusive%2F Larry Smith of SMITH Magazine returns! Lately we’ve heard a lot from Piper Kerman, author of the new memoir, Orange Is the New Black, about her trials during her 13-month prison sentence and the challenges of re-entry into society after her release, but today we continue our video interrogation of Piper’s husband, Larry, about his side of the story. Check out the 2nd and 3rd installments of our exclusive video chat with Larry, below, where he ‘fesses up about how angry he was at Piper for the mistakes she made, and for hiding those mistakes from him during the beginning of their relationship. (To watch our first chat with Larry about surviving prison on the outside, click here.) At 34, Piper Kerman was sent to federal prison on a ten-year-old drug smuggling and mone... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3706647 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:42:47 +0100 3706647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3702930&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fannouncing-the-5-lucky-winners-of-our-reader-comment-and-win-special-giveaway%2F We’re happy to announce the five lucky winners of our Blisstree Reader Special Giveaway: Just Comment and Win! (Celebrating the revamp of our super-simple commenting system.) Congratulations to: David, MissParker, Krista, Lubaska, and Erica – You all won! Check out your sweet prizes below: 25 Packets of EBOOST – And the winner is…Krista! (She needs EBOOST for her roller derby events.) An all-natural, delicious, sugar-free alternative to all the high-calorie, chemical-filled energy drinks out there. Carol’s Daughter Love Butter – And the winner is…Lubaska! (She’s about to be buttered up.) Natural, moisturizing body butter that smells great and nourishes dry skin. EcoSystem Artist Notebook – And the winner is…David! (This notebook will inspire ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3702930 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:32:13 +0100 3702930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3690812&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fprince-albert-of-monaco-officially-engaged-to-south-african-olympic-swimmer%2F photo: WENN.com It’s a royal engagement at least four years in the making. It was just announced that Prince Albert II of Monaco is engaged to longtime girlfriend, Charlene Wittstock, who’s a former South African Olympic swimmer. The couple has a 20-year age gap, and this will be the first marriage for both of them. Prince Albert has, however, fathered two children (not with Wittstock), so rumor mills are swirling as to whether or not Wittstock is preggers. Apparently, there’s a “royal protocol” that requires at least six months between the engagement announcement and the wedding, so we’ll find out before the nuptials if those rumors are true. Wittstock will be Monaco’s first First Lady since the lovely and iconic Princess Grace (Kelly), Prince Alb... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3690812 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:11:07 +0100 3690812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3687069&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Four-sex-poll-heats-up-with-a-cool-giveaway-from-random-house%2F Remember yesterday when we asked you to take our (anonymous) sex poll and spill the goods about how often you do it? Well, now our friends at Three Rivers Press (an imprint of Random House) want to get in on all the steamy action with a cool giveaway. Here’s the deal: If you take our sex poll AND re-tweet it, or comment on our Facebook page, or leave an anonymous comment below (or all three), you’ll automatically be entered to win a copy of: Just Do It: How One Couple Turned Off the TV and Turned on Their Sex Lives for 101 Days (No Excuses)! by Douglas Brown (Three Rivers Press; available in bookstores everywhere) Three lucky Blisstree readers will win a copy! Just click the re-tweet or Facebook icons above, or leave an (anonymous) comment below. Good luck! Now go have sex. Abo... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3687069 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:42:06 +0100 3687069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683594&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fromantic-music-and-dating-could-the-right-soundtrack-make-you-fall-in-love%2F photo: Thinkstock Sometimes we feel like every song we hear is about love – especially when we’re not doing so hot in that area. Taylor Swift may have more of an effect on you than you’d like, too. A new study in France shows that when women are listening to romantic music, they’re more likely to agree to a date. Participants were left waiting alone for several minutes, listening to either a romantic or a neutral song. Afterward, they were brought into a room with an average-looking man, where they discussed food products. The researcher left the room, and the man asked the participant out. When listening to neutral music, only 28% said yes, and while they were listening to romantic music, more than half of the participants agreed. We’re wondering what happened wh... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683594 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:59:41 +0100 3683594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683597&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhow-often-do-you-have-sex-poll-of-the-day%2F photo: Thinkstock We swear we’re not being pervy, we just want to know more about how women (and men) tick, and about our readers’ experiences with sex. You seemed to really like the poll we did about your favorite way to groom your bikini line. So taking a sex poll seems like the next natural step. And don’t worry – it’s all anonymous. (Did we mention that we’re not creepy?) We hope that however often you have sex, you do it safely. Oh, and if you’re feeling chatty, feel free to leave a comment below, too. (You don’t have to use your name there, either.) So now that you know we’re not sexually depraved sickos, let’s commence with some frank sex talk: #MicroPollDiv_262156 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Post from: BlissTree How ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683597 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:27:19 +0100 3683597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3678518&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-blisstree-posts-from-this-week%2F Missed your Blisstree this week? Not to worry – we’ll catch you up in no time. Here are ten of our favorite posts from the last few days. And one more for good measure. 1. 10 Ice Cream Truck Frozen Treats Under 200 Calories 2. Sugar High: 20 Worst Beverages In America You Can Swallow 3. Green Your House Series: 10 Ways to an Eco-Friendly Bathroom 4. How to Break Up With Your Therapist 5. 10 Vitamins and Supplements You Shouldn’t Live Without 6. Summer Reading: Top 10 Books on Our List 7. 50 Best Summer Cake Recipes 8. Exclusive: Mediabistro.com Founder Laurel Touby on Making Millions, Marriage, and Moving Forward 9. Dating and Baking: Don’t Let Him Eat Your Cake Too Soon 10. 6 Foods to Eat to Beat Summer Heat From Nutritionist Lauren Slayton And one more, just for the h... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3678518 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:58:48 +0100 3678518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671650&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fno-more-best-friends-teachers-are-discouraging-children-from-forming-exclusive-friendships%2F Some prefer diamonds, but many of us grew up thinking that best friends were a girl’s best friend. And even if we live in different countries or lead completely different lives, many of us still have that childhood bestie that we still keep in touch with, who still holds the other half of our broken heart necklace. But according to an article in The New York Times, some teachers are starting to discourage children from forming the B.F.F. bond. Despite the natural inclination of children to find a single best friend, they feel that it’s healthier for children to form friendships within a larger group, rather than in exclusive pairs. These days, we know a lot of kids with contact lists longer than ours in their iPhones, and more friends on Facebook than we have in real life, but ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671650 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:05:25 +0100 3671650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671652&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsummer-reading-top-10-books-on-our-list%2F Summer’s almost officially here, which means we’re supposed to force ourselves to read actual books (not iPads or iPods) at the beach, by the pool, or lounging in bed on a lazy Sunday morning. So here, in no particular order, are 10 of our favorite new (or relatively new) books to pick up and never put down this summer. There’s something for everyone here: Food, gardening, sustainable agriculture, home renovation, shopping addiction, gentlemen farmers, short story collections, and a prison memoir. Oh, and Raquel Welch. Happy summer. 1. Orange Is the New Black, a prison memoir by Piper Kerman 2. Lunch In Paris: A Love Story, With Recipes, by Elizabeth Bard 3. The Collected Stories of Lydia Davis, by Lydia Davis 4. The House at Royal Oak: Starting Over & Rebuilding ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671652 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:49:53 +0100 3671652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3658933&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fexclusive-piper-kerman-author-of-orange-is-the-new-black-reads-a-prison-letter-to-her-then-fiance-on-video%2F Watch last week’s exclusive video chat with Piper Kerman, where she opens up about how she sustained her relationship with her then-boyfriend/fiance throughout her six-year pre-prison limbo period, and later during her actual 13-month incarceration. When Piper Kerman was 34, she was sent to federal prison for a ten-year-old drug smuggling and money laundering offense. She spent 13 months in a minimum-security correctional facility for women in Danbury, CT, which isn’t necessarily what you’d expect from a blonde-haired, blue-eyed Smith graduate and Red Sox fan from a nice, New England family. Piper’s excellent memoir about her prison experience, Orange Is the New Black, was just published by Random House – with back cover blurbs by Dave Eggers and Elizabeth... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3658933 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:00:25 +0100 3658933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3658934&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fexclusive-mediabistro-com-founder-laurel-touby-on-making-millions-marriage-and-moving-forward%2F Laurel Touby and husband Jon Fine at the Webutante Ball in NYC, June 8, 2010 A former freelance writer, Laurel Touby came up with the idea for her influential media company, Mediabistro.com, in 1994, and in 2007, sold it for a cool $23 million. (She didn’t pocket all of that, though.) Just back from an eight-month international sabbatical, Laurel took some time out to answer our 11 questions about marriage, making more money than her husband, and moving on after major success. Long before you sold Mediabistro (the company you founded) for many millions of dollars, did you care who made more money, you or your then-boyfriend? I would love to say that it didn’t matter, because I’m an emancipated woman who went to Smith College. But, it was nice to know that he could pay his part of... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3658934 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:30:40 +0100 3658934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3656807&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-best-videos-on-blisstree-last-week%2F IKEA commercial banned in Texas In case you missed any of our Blisstree videos last week, settle back and watch our top 10 list: 1. Keeping Your Boyfriend While In Prison: Piper Kerman, Author of “Orange Is the New Black” Opens Up on Video 2. Another Wicked Yoga Pose From Alex Auder, Our Resident Yogi (Exclusive Video) 3. BP Spills Coffee: Upright Citizens Brigade Videos That Crack Us Up 4. Orbit Gum Dirty Shorts: Will Arnett and Jason Bateman Even Make Chewing Hilarious 5. Yoga on Skates: Kris Fondran’s Mobile Yoga Workout 6. BP Oil Spill Remix With President Obama and Matt Lauer: Auto-Tuned News 7. Can Home Design Be Sexy? Not in Houston: See the IKEA Commercial Banned From Texas TV 8. Diet Coke and Mentos Explosions: What to Do With Your Coke Now That You’re Not ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3656807 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:18:19 +0100 3656807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3644743&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fkeeping-your-boyfriend-while-in-prison-piper-kerman-author-of-orange-is-the-new-black-opens-up%2F Watch the previous installment of our exclusive video chat with Piper Kerman, where she opens up about spending six years in limbo before she was locked up in prison. When Piper Kerman was 34, she was sent to federal prison for a ten-year-old drug smuggling and money laundering offense. She spent 13 months in a minimum-security correctional facility for women in Danbury, CT, which isn’t necessarily what you’d expect from a blonde-haired, blue-eyed Smith graduate and Red Sox fan from a nice, New England family. Piper’s excellent memoir about her prison experience, Orange Is the New Black, was just published by Random House – with back cover blurbs by Dave Eggers and Elizabeth Gilbert (not too shabby for a first-time writer). Piper sat down with Blisstree for the af... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3644743 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:42:58 +0100 3644743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3632247&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F6-years-in-limbo-before-prison-exclusive-video-of-piper-kerman-author-of-orange-is-the-new-black%2F Check out more of our exclusive video chat with Piper Kerman, where she talks about why she never sought therapy throughout her prison ordeal. When Piper Kerman was 34, she was sent to federal prison for a ten-year-old drug smuggling and money laundering offense. She spent 13 months in a minimum-security correctional facility for women in Danbury, CT, which isn’t necessarily what you’d expect from a blonde-haired, blue-eyed Smith graduate and Red Sox fan from a nice, New England family. Piper’s excellent memoir about her prison experience, Orange Is the New Black, was just published by Random House – with back cover blurbs by Dave Eggers and Elizabeth Gilbert (not too shabby for a first-time writer). Piper sat down with Blisstree for the afternoon to discuss all asp... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3632247 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:11:17 +0100 3632247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3621632&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fpiper-kerman-author-of-orange-is-the-new-black-on-therapy-after-prison-more-exclusive-video%2F Check out more of our exclusive video chat with Piper Kerman, where she talks about the surprising and unexpected friendships she developed while in prison. At age 34, Piper Kerman was sent to federal prison for a ten-year-old drug smuggling and money laundering offense. She spent 13 months in a minimum-security correctional facility for women in Danbury, CT, which isn’t necessarily what you’d expect from a blonde-haired, blue-eyed Smith graduate and Red Sox fan from a nice, New England family. Piper’s excellent memoir about her prison experience, Orange Is the New Black, was just published by Random House – with back cover blurbs by Dave Eggers and Elizabeth Gilbert (not bad for a first-time writer). Piper sat down with Blisstree for the afternoon to discuss all aspec... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3621632 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:00:47 +0100 3621632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3621637&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F180510%2F After 40 years of marriage, Al and Tipper Gore are calling it quits, according to today’s New York Times. While the news appears to be the truth, it doesn’t seem so terribly inconvenient – the separation’s reportedly mutual. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3621637 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:20:37 +0100 3621637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617811&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdating-rules-google-is-a-girl%25e2%2580%2599s-best-friend%2F Dear Potential Suitors, I’m not sure how you ended up on Blisstree, since it’s filled with stories about bikini waxing, detoxifying foods, alternatives to milk, breast implants, and what we women stick up our vaginas. Well, maybe the last two interest you. But chances are, you happened upon this story by Googling my name. Maybe I met you at a friend’s party, or perhaps on one of those dating websites that continue to prove I am a glutton for punishment. We may have already shared in a few drinks, some idle conversation, eye contact, a laugh or two, a hug, or maybe a little smooch goodbye. One of us may have remarked that we should get together again. It’s even possible that we have yet to go on date #1, and you’re just doing some preliminary research. I don’t blame you. To imag... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617811 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:08:54 +0100 3617811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3611897&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-best-posts-on-thegloss-this-week%2F Here are 10 of our favorite posts (in no particular order) that graced TheGloss, our sister site, this week: 1. Gallery: The World’s Ugliest Swimsuits (Just In Time for Memorial Day) 2. What’s Your Marital Status? Tell the World With a T-Shirt 3. Forget the Cougar. Meet the Calico. 4. 10 Heartbreakingly Beautiful Things for Under $10 5. The Divorce Diamond 6. eBay’s 9 Weirdest Celebrity Auctions 7. Fitness for Your Vagina 8. The Ladies In Your Box: Julianne Moore as Nancy Donovan on 30 Rock 9. Love Among the Ruins: What Happens When You Take Stress Out on Your Partner? 10. Design: Bring Back the Tea Kettle photo: Thinkstock Post from: BlissTree 10 Best Posts on TheGloss This Week (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3611897 Sun, 30 May 2010 15:00:09 +0100 3611897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3610308&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fblisstree-top-10-best-posts-of-this-week%2F photo: Flickr user Balaji.P Just in case you missed your Blisstree this week (shame on you), here are 10 of our favorite posts from the last few days, in no particular order: 1. Extreme Leisure: 10 Things We Want to Do This Memorial Day Weekend 2. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Memorial Day Party Supplies for $10 or Less 3. Relationships: 5 Dating Rules to Break 4. 12 Non-Toxic, Organic Makeup Products 5. The Ice Cube Diet: Hoodia Weight Loss Cure or Scam? 6. Relationships: In Praise of Men Who Don’t Listen 7. Can You Be a Foodie and a Feminist at the Same Time? 8. Our Exclusive Reader Giveaway: R.W. Knudsen Family® Just Juice™ and Summer Swag! 9. 15 Foods on Dr. Oz’s Ultimate Longevity Grocery List 10. Athletic Clothing Gallery: Pretty Yoga Wear On and Off the Mat Post from: ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3610308 Sat, 29 May 2010 14:46:24 +0100 3610308 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607469&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Frelationships-5-dating-rules-to-break%2F Waiting by the phone? Lame. Just call him. Dating is confusing, so we make up rules to follow. Amid the chaos of trying to interpret texts, voicemails, and morning-after behavior, there are feelings to be hurt, so we like to give ourselves some safety rails. Problem is, even though dating rules are meant to help us succeed, we don’t always think they’re true, or that they apply to everyone. Whether you’re a Sandy Olsson-type or a true Betty Rizzo, we think it’s time to grow up and break these dating-rule dinosaurs: 1. Men Should Always Pay. We call bullshit. If someone – anyone – invites us to a specific restaurant or event, sure, we’d like them to pay. Same goes if we do the inviting. There’s nothing wrong with someone paying for your meal, but we b... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607469 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:02:46 +0100 3607469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603551&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ffriendships-in-prison-more-exclusive-video-of-piper-kerman-author-of-orange-is-the-new-black%2F See more of our exclusive video chat with Piper Kerman, where she talks about the guilt and shame that resulted from her prison ordeal. At age 34, Piper Kerman went to federal prison for a ten-year-old drug smuggling and money laundering offense. She spent 13 months in a minimum-security correctional facility for women in Danbury, CT, which isn’t necessarily what you’d expect from a blonde-haired, blue-eyed Smith graduate and Red Sox fan from a nice, New England family. Piper’s excellent memoir about her prison experience, Orange Is the New Black, was just published by Random House – with back cover blurbs by Dave Eggers and Elizabeth Gilbert (not bad for a first-time writer). Piper sat down with Blisstree for the afternoon to discuss all aspects of her time in the clink,... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603551 Thu, 27 May 2010 14:00:02 +0100 3603551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617801&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fwomen-and-sex-hypoactive-sexual-desire-disorder%2F photo: Thinkstock According to a recent survey by the Society for Women’s Health Research, both men and women agree that sexual health is vital to a woman’s health and well being. But do all women know that a decrease in sexual desire could be a sign that their sexual health is suffering? Many people write off low libido as the result of stress at work or at home, but if it happens repeatedly, it could be because of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD). A new initiative called “Sex Brain Body,” spearheaded by actress Lisa Rinna (Days of Our Lives, Dancing With the Stars) and sex and relationship expert Dr. Laura Berman, focuses on educating women about their sexual health, which includes HSDD. Though surveys show that women are concerned about low libido, very... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617801 Mon, 24 May 2010 20:48:56 +0100 3617801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595543&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fwomen-and-sex-hypoactive-sexual-desire-disorder%2F photo: Thinkstock According to a recent survey by the Society for Women’s Health Research, both men and women agree that sexual health is vital for a woman’s health and well being. But do all women know that a decrease in sexual desire could be a sign that their sexual health is suffering? Many people write off low libido as the result of stress at work or at home, but if it happens repeatedly, it could be because of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD). A new initiative called “Sex Brain Body,” spearheaded by actress Lisa Rinna and sex and relationship expert Dr. Laura Berman, focuses on educating women about their sexual health, which includes HSDD. Though surveys show that women are concerned about low libido, very few actually bring it up to either their p... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595543 Mon, 24 May 2010 20:48:56 +0100 3595543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3592188&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fyoga-and-fitness-behind-bars-personal-insights-from-piper-kerman-author-of-orange-is-the-new-black-%25e2%2580%2593-video-exclusive%2F Find more of our exclusive video conversation with Piper Kerman here. At age 34, Piper Kerman went to federal prison for a ten-year-old drug smuggling and money laundering offense. She spent 13 months in a minimum-security correctional facility for women in Danbury, CT, which isn’t necessarily what you’d expect from a blonde-haired, blue-eyed Smith graduate and Red Sox fan from a nice, New England family. Piper’s excellent memoir about her prison experience, Orange Is the New Black, was just published by Random House – with back cover blurbs by Dave Eggers and Elizabeth Gilbert (not bad for a first-time writer). Piper sat down with Blisstree for the afternoon to discuss all aspects of her time in the clink, from prison beauty products, physical activity, and friendships to the tor... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3592188 Mon, 24 May 2010 15:21:34 +0100 3592188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3592192&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-best-posts-on-thegloss-last-week-2%2F TheGloss is one of our favorite resources for all things fashion, beauty, and sex-related, and it also happens to be Blisstree’s sister site. In case you need catching up, here’s our top ten list from TheGloss this past week: Should women ever propose to men? The Manswer says not to propose marriage; most of us say “eff that”. Career Thoughts: Ladies Who Get Their Businesses Confused With Their Need To Be Loved Adorable Vibrators? Adorable Vibrators. Tales of Hate Mail: Wall Street and Everything After Master Lessons: Awesome Things I Learned From Kelly Cutrone’s New York Post Profile When articles of clothing gone wild: An Open Letter To Pants from Allie Brosh Wrinkle-Fighting Chocolate: Or, “We Died And Went to Heaven” 10 of The Best Things You... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3592192 Sun, 23 May 2010 21:42:10 +0100 3592192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3588846&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbest-of-blisstree-our-10-favorite-things-from-the-week%2F If you’ve skimped on your Blisstree reading this week, here’s our top ten list (in no particular order): Nutrition: 26 Ways to Lower Your Bad Cholesterol from Lauren Slayton of NYC’s Foodtrainers Babycakes Gluten-Free, Vegan Brownie Recipe (No, really, it’s good!) Bikini Babes: Bikini Hair Removal 101 To Drink: Eco-Friendly Diet Coke from Sodastream Keep the Weight Off: Fitness Model Jamie Eason’s Favorite App Female Entrepreneurs: Exclusive Q&A with Rachel Weeks of School House Dating Advice: Burn Your Relationship Books (Bonus: if you comment on this, you could win a copy of Giulia Melucci’s memoir, “I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti”) Photo Gallery: Blisstree’s Trip To L.A. with Bertolli and Rocco DiSpirito (with photos of one ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3588846 Sat, 22 May 2010 13:36:01 +0100 3588846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585579&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdating-advice-burn-your-relationship-books%2F Read Giulia’s post from last week on friendship etiquette here. And see below for a chance to win a copy of Giulia’s book: I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti! When I was in my mid-thirties and in a bit of a panic about being single, I kept a pile of dating advice books at my bedside that I relocated to the back of a closet whenever a man came over. I studied The Rules as if they were the Gospels – and like the Gospels, I liked the idea of them, but had a very hard time living by them. I read He’s Just Not That Into You, How to Find a Husband at 35 (Based on What I Learned at Harvard Business School), and a little known tome called If I’m So Wonderful Why Am I Still Single? I told myself I was reading those books as a lark, sort of like how, when I was nine, I believed that... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585579 Thu, 20 May 2010 15:47:48 +0100 3585579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581580&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fexclusive-video-our-conversation-with-piper-kerman-author-of-orange-is-the-new-black%2F At age 34, Piper Kerman went to prison for a ten-year-old drug smuggling and money laundering offense. She spent 13 months in a minimum-security correctional facility for women in Danbury, CT, which isn’t necessarily what you’d expect from a blonde-haired, blue-eyed Smith graduate and Red Sox fan from a nice, New England family. Piper’s excellent memoir of her prison experience, Orange Is the New Black, was just published by Random House – with back cover blurbs by Dave Eggers and Elizabeth Gilbert (not bad for a first-time writer). Piper sat down with Blisstree for the afternoon to discuss all aspects of her time locked up, from food quality, fitness routines, and friendships to the torturous six years she and her now-husband spent in limbo between her conviction and t... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581580 Wed, 19 May 2010 19:59:08 +0100 3581580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577359&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F178706%2F Would You Keep Jewelry Given to You By Your Ex? C’mon, ‘fess up. And take this poll from our saucy sister site TheGloss. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577359 Tue, 18 May 2010 21:17:27 +0100 3577359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3567888&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-posts-on-blisstree-this-week%2F Jennifer Aniston (photo: WENN.com) In case you missed anything on Blisstree this week, here’s a top ten list of our best recent posts. But we’re not precious – let us know if you disagree with our picks in the comments section, below. 1. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Workout Deals Under $10 2. Jennifer Aniston’s Baby Food Diet: Denied 3. Skin Cancer Smarts: 10 Pretty, Pale Women Who Don’t Need a Tan to Be Beautiful 4. Natural Beauty: Food as Skincare 5. 10 Worst Fad Diets In History 6. Jamie Eason’s 3-Hour Diet: Set Your Alarm to Weight Loss 7. Friendship Etiquette: Girlfriend, Keep Your Mouth Shut! 8. Health Department: What’s Really In Your Perfume? 9. Eating Healthy: 25 Sneaky Salty Foods 10. Top 10 Household Tips From Blisstree Readers Post from: Bliss... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3567888 Sat, 15 May 2010 14:00:20 +0100 3567888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3563941&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ffriendship-etiquette-girlfriend-keep-your-mouth-shut%2F Read Giulia’s column from last week about dating etiquette here. Once (with the emphasis on “once,” as in “not anymore”) I had a friend who was about to get married. Claire and her fiancé were fighting constantly before the wedding over religious differences. I was of the opinion that she was bending over in way too many directions for him. One evening over dinner, as she was complaining for the umpteenth time about some maneuver of his involving clergy she said: “Maybe I shouldn’t marry him.” I jumped right in with: “Yeah, maybe you shouldn’t.” I wasn’t invited to the wedding – which I heard from friends with the ability to keep their mouths shut – was a lot of fun. To be a good friend means keeping your opinions to yourself, especially when it comes to ma... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3563941 Thu, 13 May 2010 16:06:51 +0100 3563941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3546837&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-best-of-crushable-last-week-lady-gaga-mel-brooks-and-npr%2F Gwyneth Paltrow with mother Blythe Danner Our 10 favorite posts of last week from Crushable, our sassy sister site: 1. How to Talk to Your Mother About Aging 2. Video: Old Liberals Recite Lady Gaga’s Telephone 3. From Hipster to Hippie: Six Easy Steps 4. Cuteggregator: 25 Sweet-Looking Amphibians 5. 20 Hot Bathing Suits for Summer 6. New Fashion Trend: Booty Enhancing Panties 7. Memoir: Maybe I Should Marry My Boyfriend 8. My Weird Celebrity Crush: Mel Brooks 9. Bucket List: Why Every Woman Should Pose Nude 10. The Problem Solver: When to Break Up With a Friend Post from: BlissTree 10 Best of Crushable Last Week: Lady Gaga, Mel Brooks, and NPR (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3546837 Sun, 09 May 2010 14:30:25 +0100 3546837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3546838&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-best-of-thegloss-last-week-sarah-jessica-parker-sofia-vergara-and-ian-mckellen%2F Sofia Vergara of ABC's "Modern Family" Our 10 favorite posts of last week from TheGloss, our sister site (including last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas, you slacker!) 1. 10 Mother’s Day Presents for Under $10 (or Keep Them for Yourself) 2. Poll: How Long Should You Wait Before Dating Again? 3. How to Acknowledge Mother’s Day When Your Mother Isn’t Alive 4. Your Mom’s an eBabe: Gift Ideas for Every Kind of Mother 5. Adorable Newborn Panda Excellent at Being Adorable 6. Video: Ian McKellen Would Really Like You to Be Nice to Old People 7. After 35: The Abyss? 8. The Ladies In Your Box: Gloria on “Modern Family” 9. Food Is Fashionable: Party Dress Cake 10. 5 Things I Hated In the “Vogue” Sarah Jessica Parker Cover Story Post ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3546838 Sun, 09 May 2010 12:00:38 +0100 3546838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3546840&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-best-of-blisstree-last-week%2F In case you missed them, here are 10 of our favorite posts from last week, if we do say so ourselves: 1. 10 Misunderstood Naturopathic Terms Our Hunky Naturopath Explains by Dr. John Dempster 2. Health and Beauty Treatment: 10 Spas Where You Can Float 3. Unemployment Books Women Need to Read (According to a Man) by Patrick Sauer 4. Pangea Organics Facial Toner: Product Review 5. Crazy Yoga Pose of the Day From Alex Auder 6. Depression: Are Women Sadder Than Men? by Jessica Firger 7. Eco-Friendly Living: New Solar-Powered Gadgets by Alexa Yablonski 8. Daily Heath Quiz: Which Cheese Is Healthiest? 9. Nicole Weston From Baking Bites on Health: The World’s Best Food Bloggers Answer Our Q&A 10. Dating: Women should NEVER ask men out by Giulia Melucci Post from: BlissTree 10 Best of Bl... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3546840 Sat, 08 May 2010 14:30:32 +0100 3546840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3538054&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdating-women-should-never-ask-men-out%2F We covered who should pay for the date (him of course). Now it’s time for the prequel. Who should propose it? Him again, I’m afraid. In fact, if you asked him out I would expect you to pay your share of the check and not pout about it. I didn’t even consider that scenario in my previous post, because it didn’t occur to me. I absolutely do not think women should ask men out on dates. Those Rules yentas and Greg Behrendt have said it before me (and made a lot more money doing so), but, as much as those people make me wretch (profiting from women’s insecurities…so crass), their basic tenet is true. If a man is interested in you he will pursue you. He doesn’t need your encouragement. And even if he did, would you want to be with someone that you had to coax through every deci... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3538054 Thu, 06 May 2010 14:37:38 +0100 3538054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519427&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fromantic-relationships-can-you-travel-together-and-stay-together%2F The first time I ever went on vacation with a boyfriend we couldn’t even agree on a destination. We had settled on Italy, but I wanted south and he wanted north, and that wasn’t a war I won. I had a hard time getting my way at just about every turn. Mike got it in his head that Naples was dangerous, which was not only lame, but insulting. My family was from there and I had visited the city many times. Sure, Naples has street crime and the cab drivers say inappropriate things. But Vesuvius hasn’t erupted since 79 A.D., and in that volcano’s shadow is some of the best pizza on the planet. My boyfriend, a Detroit native and 15-year resident of New York City, was afraid of a little Italian city on the Mediterranean, and there was nothing I could do to dissuade him. I tried. I bough... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519427 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:32:09 +0100 3519427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3479643&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fthis-just-in-opposites-dont-attract%2F In love at least. We’re pretty sure it’s still true for magnets. No one is sure how “opposites attract” became a dating truism, but the idea of partners with stark differences complementing each other is a total myth, according to the Association of Psychological Science. Research shows that people are drawn to folks who are like them, and actually tend to dislike those who are different or hold differing opinions. Beyond just the initial attraction, similarities are a reliable indicator of a successful and happy marriage. But you can’t be exactly like your mate in every single way, and there are some traits that more directly correlate to stable relationships. Matching levels of conscientiousness seem to be particularly important, meaning that you should look... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3479643 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:13:08 +0100 3479643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3475771&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fromantic-relationships-touch-me-please%2F Ah, affection. In my five-week experience of working through the self-help book, How to Be an Adult in Relationship: The Five Keys to Mindful Loving by David Richo with my BF, we’ve reached the fourth “A” – my fave – “Affection.” I was mostly celibate during my 20s for spiritual (cleansing the palate at the behest of an odd yogi), emotional (had some collegiate trauma-drama), and practical (where did all the hot guys go?) reasons. Though I missed the sex – I’ve always been a fan, with a bigger libido than almost any man I’ve ever dated – I really, really, really missed the affection. Petting, cuddling, massaging, hand-holding – all of it. Without sex, I was perpetually low-grade cranky – even though I was living in Hawaii. The ocean helped (kind of like a full... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3475771 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:50:40 +0100 3475771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471960&cid=t_267846_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FieOewJdD9n8%2F With relationships come many questions, thus the popularity of Doctor Phil and Cosmopolitan quizzes. When things feel wrong, we go looking outside of ourselves for answers that are right at our fingertips. The one true gauge we have for relationships is free and easy to access: It’s in how we feel. When we sense something unsettling we want to be soothed – stat. We ignore the symptoms and go in search of a cure. We need to listen to our inner voices. They are as loud and demanding as any talk show guest, and much more deserving of our attention. We women are fortunate in that whenever we need to vent, we have our own talk show to tune into anytime of the day – on the phone or over drinks with our best girlfriend. But here’s the thing: Don’t trust anything she says. She’s on... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471960 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:04:14 +0100 3471960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3453858&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fbeing-grateful-in-love-even-when-it-sucks%2F photo: Thinkstock “Appreciation gives depth to acceptance: ‘I admire you; I delight in you; I prize you; I respect you; I acknowledge you and all your potential. I appreciate you as unique.’” – David Richo, “How to Be an Adult in Relationships: The Five Keys to Mindful Loving.” So this week in our adventures of following the self-help book, How to Be an Adult in Relationships, B. and I are on to the third of the five “A’s” – Appreciation. My favorite so far, since it’s essentially expressing gratitude, a notion I’m a little obsessed with. As a cancer survivor, in the last few years, pre-newish boyfriend B., I’ve been very deliberate about cultivating gratitude; it’s been an essential element to my recovery and remission. Many studies suggest that being gratefu... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3453858 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:33:34 +0100 3453858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3441067&cid=t_267846_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FUBRQnJKXiWM%2F In dysfunctional families, parents violate the boundaries of their children. Parents from these families; do not respect their children’s personal freedom and privacy, they discount their children’s feelings, do not honor their attempts at independent thinking and decision-making, and do not allow them to experience their impulses toward creativity, spirituality and self actualization. These deficits in the children’s development are revisited by problems in their adult relationships and careers, and with raising their own families. When parents disrespect a child’s boundaries, the child’s sense of self are compromised. This affects their; sense of autonomy, self-respect, feelings of effectiveness and making a difference. In place of a healthy sen... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3441067 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 15:21:41 +0100 3441067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3435028&cid=t_267846_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Ffalling-in-love-with-help-from-divorce%2F Over the last week I’ve learned that four of my women friends are in various stages of divorce. Four – that’s about a third of my yogini friends, all in their 30s. One was horribly betrayed; another is trying to keep her two young kids psychologically intact even though she’s feeling liberated; a third is in the throes of triage-level couples’ therapy; and a fourth is spent from years of “eating glass” to make someone else happy. Yikes. As the irony gods would have it, in the midst of these conversations – listening, nodding, feeling their pain, wondering why anyone would be insane enough to link their happiness to another human being – I’m falling deeply in love for the first time in a zillion years. It’s like cruising by four fatal car crashes during your driver... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3435028 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:58:53 +0100 3435028