Does your vagina look like mine?

September 6th, 2010

Human beings are all completely different. Some are tall, short, tan, pale, fat, skinny, attractive, homely…you get the point. So why would you think women’s vaginas would be any different? Well that’s just it. They’re all different.

Every woman may not have done the “lets compare vaginas” test with her girlfriends, but if you have, you’d know that not a single one really looks the same. Just like people, you have fat ones, skinny ones, longer ones, saggy ones, tight ones, etc. There are many factors that go into what your vagina may or may not look like.

Body type plays a huge part. Most likely your vagina is going to reflect upon the general “type” of body you have. Age is also a large factor. Naturally as women age, things tend to drop. You’ll find more saggy skin, lacking elasticity as the body ages that there is really very little you can do about.

With whatever type of vagina you have, the most important thing to do is embrace it!  There is no right or wrong way for a vagina to look like. They are for sure going to come in all shapes and sizes, much like penises in that matter. So understanding that is the first step to enjoying what you’re vagina looks like.

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How do I choose a lubricant?

August 29th, 2010

Now every women can most likely identify with a time you and your partner had to stop the fun due to lack of “lubrication”. It’s no secret that women naturally become wet in the genital area when aroused, but there are cases where it’s just not enough for the hours of pleasure you’re interested in having.

Using lubricants is an easy way to maximize your pleasure during sex or masturbation. They can make things slip and slide so much more smoothly, allowing you to really enjoy yourself and not worry about the details.

However, it’s important to find a lubricant that is right for you. Not all women’s bodies are the same by any shake of the stick, so it may be necessary to try a few out. To give you a little help on this journey, we’ll break the facts down for you that will never change.

All lubricants can be classified into three general categories: water-based, silicone-based and oil-based. “Any lubricant can cause irritation, so be sure to test it on a small part of the inner labia first. Wash the area with mild soap if you develop a burning sensation or topical irritation, then try another lubricant when the irritation clears up,” according to everdayhealth.com.

Water-based lubricants are the most common type used among women, being that they’re safe to use with sex toys and most all latex contraceptives. They are simple to clean up and are formulated to be nonirritating. In the emergency that these lubricants would happen to dry up, spitting or licking your finger and coating the vagina with saliva will surely get it back to business.  Some common brands are K-Y Ultra Gel and Liquid Silk.

Silicone-based lubricants are sure to last longer than water-based lubricants, but they do have the downside that they are not able to be used on sex toys due to silicone-on-silicone reactions. However, you can use them with latex condoms or other latex contraceptives, yet they have been reported somewhat difficult to wash off. Make sure you try this lubricant out on a small part of your genitals for irritation before full use.

Oil-Based lubricants are thought to be your basic home ingredients, Vaseline or vitamin E oil. These are really not recommended for sex or any activity where they would be entering the vagina or being used on a sex toy, but are great for hand jobs. These lubricants will break down the outer skin of sex toys, hence cutting their lifetime short. They can be very messy or difficult to clean up due to their thicker texture, yet are many times attractive to monogamous couples who are not using contraceptives.

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Why do I feel the need to pee after sex?

August 29th, 2010

“If you gotta go, you gotta go!” Unfortunately our bodies don’t have very much control over exactly when we feel the burning sensational need to urinate. Sometimes this sensation can come directly after having sex, or for some unlucky people, during it. You may stop the fun train and run into the bathroom thinking “Ok…come on…omg where are you…UGH just pee already!” only to find out you don’t actually have to go.

It was a false alarm. But the million dollar question is why do women and men get this uncomfortable feeling that stands in the way between you and your Big O? Well here’s the reason.

We’ll start with men. Men can feel this “fake urge” due to the fact that there is little seminal fluid still left in the urinary pipe, which then creates the sensation of fullness. It makes you feel like you have just pounded a full water bottle, when in all reality you have absolutely no liquid in your stomach to be released.

For women, the explanation is a little different. You see, women have objects of all kinds (penises, fingers, dildos, etc.) putting pressure on their bladders during penetration. It’s as simple as that. The constant pressure being applied (some positions worse than others) to the bladder can give women that full sensation as well and make you think there is more in there than there actually is.

If you have this problem frequently and you feel that something might really not be right within your body, we would suggest consulting your primary care physician. However if this just happens to you randomly, we would suggest simply trying to pee as much as you can before penetration and switch into more comfortable positions so that you can enjoyably continue.

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Happy wife, happy life!

August 22nd, 2010

This blog is for your men ladies. There is no doubt that the famous saying, “Happy wife, happy life” has more truth than your partners will ever know! If you are feeling under-appreciated and over worked, print this bad boy off and demand that he reads it. Women, mothers and wives often find it very difficult to juggle all that’s necessary in running a household and keeping on top of a family, all while satisfying their husband in as many ways as possible.

The things women ask of men (who unfortunately just don’t always get it ladies) really aren’t that difficult of tasks at all. They don’t involve thousands of dollars, rocket science or hours upon hours of effort. Ask yourself this; which would make a more meaningful and helpful impact in your day-to-day lives ladies, the diamond necklace or the loading and unloading of the dishwasher? We have our answer.

It’s the simple things.

 

So often men fall under the category of our “children” in terms of laundry, cooking, cleaning, organization and so on. It is just expected that the girlfriend, woman, fiance or wife “take care of that stuff” along with the 100 other things we are responsible for in our daily lives.

The following is a list with helpful hints for your clueless man on all of the small things they can do to not only make your life easier, but to show that they are interested in doing nice things for you (they just don’t always hit the target on their own). So we’re gonna help them out with some ideas:

-If you see the trash needs to be taken out, do it. Then try to make this your permanent job. No woman wants to dump trash fellas.

-Clean up after yourself in the kitchen. If you dirty a dish, clean it or put it in the dishwasher. We’re women, not maids.

-As she’s cleaning up after dinner, tell her you have already began to run a bubble bath and that you have the rest of the nightly duties. You just want her to relax.

-Offer to take the kids out for a few hours every once and a while, so she can do whatever she would like, by herself.

-If she looks stressed out, tell her to stop right there and give her a massage.

-On a random night, make it your mission to blow her mind in the bedroom. Let her know the entire night is about her pleasure!

-Offer to give the kids baths and put them to bed, completing the routine from start to finish.

-Take over the kid’s homework time. This will allow her free time to do other necessary things that aren’t getting done around the house.

-Surprise her by bringing home a bottle of her favorite wine.

-If you have the money, randomly get her a gift certificate to her favorite store. (Trying to buy her clothing or accessories could get tricky guys…just saying.)

-Offer to make dinner. She’ll see this as more effort than you could ever imagine!

-Make it a point to compliment her on something everyday. She’ll feel so loved and be able to see the little things you’re now verbally noticing.

-Become interested in one of her hobbies and make it a point to have conversations about it at least once a day. Showing interest in her personal past times will show her that you truly care. Plus it’s no secret, women love to talk about what they love.

-Get a babysitter (if needed) and surprise her by taking her out to her favorite restaurant. Ladies love a good meal that they didn’t have to cook!

-MOST importantly, make sure a day doesn’t ever go by that you don’t tell her you love her. A woman can never hear those three magical words enough. Every time they’re said, it feels better than the last :)

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Full body makeover!

August 22nd, 2010

Ladies are you feeling a bit outdated and think your hubby is starting to notice? Don’t you worry. We’re going to give you the essential beginning steps to a full body and soul makeover that will surely have your man blown away at the finished product!

1. Get a facial makeover. Go to the nearest department store and have a professional makeup artist give you a new, updated look that’s easy for you to duplicate. Let him or her know exactly what you’re looking for day to day and they’ll be sure to have you looking modern in no time!

2. Step outside of your fashion box. If you’re feeling like your style is older or outdated, you’re gonna need to tell your comfort zone you’ll see it later! Look through popular fashion magazines or catalogs that you relate too and try to copy some of those looks on your next shopping trip. There is also plenty of stuff online that can help with more modern looks!

3. Get physical. If you’re feeling out of shape or not as toned as you would like, hit the gym! Start off by small amounts of cardio and weightlifting, slowly increasing to push your limits. Of coarse this is accompanied by eating right for significant weight loss, but working out will have you feeling much better about yourself on the inside, which is more important in the long run.

4. Work on your confidence. Tell yourself something you like about yourself every day when you wake up. When you think you run out of things to say that you visually see, tell yourself things your sure to continue working on until you are happy with them. This will give you motivation as well as confidence when you hear the positive aspects of yourself out loud!

5. Set goals. How will you get to where you want to be if you have no written idea where that is? Set affordable, attainable goals for yourself in all aspects of your life and write them down. Look at them everyday to remember where you want to be. Goal setting is extremely important in a full body makeover!

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8 Nice little things!

August 22nd, 2010

Every relationship reaches a point where one person is feeling over used and under compensated. “You don’t appreciate me”, “you don’t help me out”, “you don’t ever do anything nice for me”…and so on. So many times life (work, kids, school, hobbies, bills stress, etc.) can get in the way of your man and making him feel appreciated or loved.

This feeling happens to the best of us, so we’re going to give you a few ideas of what you can do to remind your lover how much to do appreciate him and do want to do nice things for him.

Here are 8 easy, cheap, love-friendly actions you can do that will have his “I’m loved” meter filled up in no time!

1. Bake for him. What man doesn’t love treats? Bake cookies, brownies or whatever he likes and doesn’t get to eat all the time & drop them off at work with a little love note. This shows that you thought about what he likes and took the time to surprise him at work. He’ll love it!

2. Play dress up. Take any old “normal” night in the bedroom and make it not-so-normal. Put on some sexy lingerie or a tight dress for him to see you in before the magic starts. This will show him you’re still putting in the effort to look hot for him for no real apparent reason.

3. His night of pleasure. Take one “normal” night again and make it ALL about him. Let him know up front whatever he wants, however he wants and where ever he wants will happen. He has full control and you’ll focus on his pleasure all night long!

4. Clean his car. Some men are very particular about their cars, but if yours isn’t, go ahead and clean it! Give it a great detail, wash & wax when he’s not aware of it and leave a love note inside. He’ll appreciate this.

5. Plan a guy night. A lot of guys enjoy time to themselves to do exactly what they want to do not involving the wife, kids or pets. So make it happen. Randomly surprise him letting him know you’re taking the kids out for a few hours one night & have a pizza paid for on the way with a 12 pack in the fridge. Let him know you understand how hard he works and want him to be able to just kick back and relax by himself.

6. Date night at home. Plan a date night at home for just the two of you. Put on that little black dress and make his favorite meal from start to finish (Appetizer, entree, desert, drinks, etc.). Light some candles, grab a movie (or make your own) and just relax together without the kids, phones, computers or interruptions.

7. Get some tickets. This one might cost a bit more money, but it’ll be worth it for sure. Get him tickets to any kind of sporting event or hobby he has randomly and surprise him with them when he would least expect it. Tell him you’ve already asked his best friend to clear his schedule and what a great time they’ll have. This will show him how much you care about his interests and not just yours.

8. Create a calendar. If you think trying to squeeze in these nice gestures randomly is too difficult for your busy, hectic schedule; make a calendar. It sounds silly, but if you put a love task on this calendar once a week with the specific thing you’re going to do on it, you’ll remember. Just don’t let him see it :)

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“If I like to watch women, am I a lesbian?”

August 15th, 2010

Have you ever really gotten turned on or possibly orgasmed from masturbating to the same sex? Well you’re not alone. Many women find other women attractive and are even sexually aroused when watching them, however would not consider themselves a lesbian. It can happen ladies.

Just because you are interested and enjoy watching ladies on ladies or pay attention to the woman more than the man doesn’t mean you necessarily are ready to be in a relationship with one. Watching women and touching or performing on them are two completely different things both mentally and physically.

Straight women have reported sexual arousal upon watching other women for centuries, so this isn’t anything new. There is something beautiful and sensual about women’s bodies, noises and facial expressions that men have loved since the beginning of time, so please don’t feel wrong for enjoying the same view.

Now if you have had fantasies of actually performing oral sex or further on a woman, you might want to think a bit more about that and explore how you feel further within yourself. But if you simply enjoy watching other women and find them sexually pleasing…it’s OK. We’re hot! And women have the ability to be much more sexually exciting than men during encounters, which we as women can relate too.

We suggest that you keep exploring your feelings, but if you find yourself relating to this article; you’re most likely not gay and more importantly much more normal than you think. For more information on Cleo’s Boutique, please visit our website at www.cleosboutique.com!

10 new Sex Positions to try!

August 15th, 2010

Are you tired of the same-old-same-old positions your man seems to be satisfied with? We know having creativity and imagination after a long day of work, cooking, cleaning, laundry and kids can be difficult, so we’re here to help. These are 10 newer sex positions we have chosen to relay from Women’s Health that you and your partner may have never thought of before. They are all sure to heat things up and impress the pants right off your partner!

1. The pretzel dip. You lie on your right side; he kneels, straddling your right leg and curling your left leg around his left side. A bright side of this position is you are able to get deeper penetration (such as doggy style) but can still have the intimate eye and face to face contact. Another real perk is that your man can put in some serious hand work, giving you not only a G-spot orgasm but a clitoral orgasm as well!

2. The flatiron. This is an older concept with a newer position. It is very similar to doggy style, yet you lay flat on your back with your legs straight out and hips slightly raised. For deeper penetration you can try placing a pillow directly underneath your hips. This position allows you to relax, yet still allows him to get as deep as possible and can sometimes make him feel a little larger!

3. Cowgirls helper. This is very similar to the classic ‘on top’ position, yet has a few twists. You kneel on top of him, pushing off his chest and sliding down his thighs. He helps by supporting some of your weight, while grabbing a nice butt feel at the same time. This creates less stress on your legs, yet still allows you to stimulate different parts of the vagina.

4. The leap frog. This is a modified version of doggy style, but again creates deeper penetration as well as a more relaxing position for you. You get on your hands and knees while he comes in from behind, yet you then keep hips raised while resting your arms and head on a pillow. Opening your legs wide enough for him to actually lean back a bit will help depth as well!

5. Wheelbarrow. This one requires energy! You get on your hands and feet and have him pick you up by the pelvis. Then you wrap your feel around his waist by gripping it with your thighs. This male-dominant position allows him deeper penetration, as well as a full view of your assets (Not to mention a great arm workout for you)!

6. The Scoop. This one allows for some emotional connections to be made while you get more body to body contact. It is similar to a typical cuddling, spoon position only penetration happens to be going on. Both of you lie on your sides, facing the same direction while he enters you from behind. This is a more relaxing, easier position for both of you that allows pleasure without too much strenuous work.

7. Magic mountain. This one can be fun. He sits, legs bent while leaning on his hands and forearms and you do the same. You both keep inching towards each other until you meet.  You’ll feel a much deeper connection with eye contact as well as clitoral stimulation, possibly leading to a clitoral orgasm!

8. The seashell. This one may take you a while to get to flexibility wise, but keep stretching and you’ll be there in no time. You lie back with your legs raised all the way up and your ankles crossed behind your own head while he enters you from a missionary position. A perk to this position is that your hands are free to work your clitoris!

9. The Om. This is a very intimate position that really allows an emotional connection to be made. He sits cross-legged (yoga-style) while you sit in his lap facing him. You both will wrap your legs around each other for support while rocking back and forth (which is the key to this position, not thrusting). A perk of this position is that kissing and neck sucking will add orgasm value!

10. The cowboy. This may sound strange, but we think you’d enjoy it. You lie on your back while he straddles you. He then inserts himself through your tightly semi-closed legs, which increases the intensity of penetration. A perk of this position is that he can touch other parts of your body such as your neck, breasts or outer vagina very easily.

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What makes a woman good in bed?

August 1st, 2010

Women will never stop trying to be the “best” their man has ever had. But really, what exactly does that mean? If you are considered good in bed, how did you manage to win that title? Well we have a few ideas that research has proven over the years to really blow mens minds and get certain women to the top of that list.

1. Be willing to try. Men love an adventurous woman who isn’t scared to just “try”. You don’t have to like what he has asked you to do, or even ever do it again, but at least you tried!

2. Stay confident. Even if you have certain parts of your body that you absolutely hate, don’t let him see that. Rock your body in the bedroom like you have just been asked to pose for PlayBoy. 95% of the time, he doesn’t even notice what your most self-conscious about.

3. Don’t lose the desire. When you want to have sex more often than your man, that is a great sign. Sex drive is often something couples fight about and see very differently (mostly the man not getting it as often as he would like). Stay active (even on nights where your not exactly thrilled) because the little bit of effort you put into it will go a long way in his head.

4. Don’t let yourself go. There is no doubt that woman’s bodies will change with life experiences such as pregnancy, illness, scheduling, careers, etc. But never stop trying! Working out, keeping up with your hair and makeup and just putting a little effort in in general can get you very far. The fact that you still care to try will turn him on and in turn create a much more satisfying sex life with the woman he fell in love with from the beginning.

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Every time we switch positions, he goes limp!

August 1st, 2010

Have you ever been engaged in what you would consider the best sex of your life and you go to switch positions…and um…he goes limp. It’s almost as if you were in the process of pulling the lever to a jackpot winning slot machine and someone accidentally cuts the power off and in that split second, there it goes. Well we want to be the first (and we’re sure we won’t be the last) to tell you that this has nothing to do with you. Or his attraction to you. Or his desire for you. This is a common problem men have that can be very difficult to control. Here are a few suggestions to assist you and your man in this issue:

- Instead of switching your entire position (by removing his penis from your vagina), make minor changes. Switch things like your legs, his stance or angles of penetration. This could help him to stay engaged while you still get a different pleasureable feeling.

- Try keeping up the vaginal hold on his penis by doing more kegel exercises as he penetrates. This will create more pleasure for him, maybe allowing him to hold onto his erection for a longer period of time outside of the vagina.

- There are also many ways to switch positions on top of him without removing yourself from his penis. You can swivel from facing him to reverse cowgirl, ride it side to side or in a circular motion instead of straight up and down or you could simply lean all the way forward or backwards to create a different angle.

Try some of these tips before you resort to the dreaded exit of the vagina to hopefully help him out and ensure your sexual pleasure. For more information on Cleo’s Boutique and what we have to offer, please visit our website at www.cleosboutique.com!