| How to Improve a Relationship with Random Acts of Intimacy Posted: 18 Apr 2020 05:00 PM PDT While it's normal for relationships to feel stale after a while, increasing your intimacy can make your relationship stronger and more fulfilling. You can become more intimate with your partner by connecting with them through communication, touch, and acts of kindness. Additionally, spend more time with them to deepen your bond. If you want to improve your sex life, talk about sex more often and try new things in the bedroom. [Edit]Connecting with Your Partner - Tell your partner how you feel about them every day. It's easy to assume that your partner knows how you feel, but everyone has doubts. Make a habit of sharing your feelings daily through spoken reminders and text messages. This will help you and your partner maintain a close bond.[1]
- For instance, tell them you love them every time you part ways.
- Similarly, text them "Good morning my love" or check on them throughout the workday. You might text, "I love you! How's your day going?"
- Show affection through kissing, hugging, and holding hands. You might think of intimacy as having sex, but it also includes things like kissing, hugging, and touching. When you're with your partner, kiss and hug them. Additionally, hold their hand, sit next to them, and cuddle with them. This closeness will help deepen your bond.[2]
- Make a habit of hugging and kissing when you part ways and reunite.
- When you're watching TV, sit close to each other so your bodies are touching.
- Express your gratitude for the nice things they do for you. It's easy to overlook the favors or acts of kindness your partner does for you. When they do something nice, recognize their actions and tell them you appreciate them. Try to thank your partner for something every day to grow your appreciation of them. This can help bring you closer together.[3]
- For instance, you might say things like, "Thank you so much for clearing the table," "Thank you for picking up the groceries so I had time to work out," or "I appreciate your help with dinner."
- Listen to your partner's thoughts and feelings. While physical intimacy is wonderful to have, emotional intimacy is just as important for a strong relationship. To deepen your emotional connection, listen to what your partner is going through. Ask them to open up to you more, and paraphrase what they say back to you so they know you listened.[4]
- Encourage them to talk by saying things like, "Tell me how things have been at work lately," or "I've noticed you've been upset. Can we talk about it?"
- Then, paraphrase what they say with comments like, "It sounds like you've been really stressed lately," or "Are you saying that you're worried we won't have enough money?"
- Perform acts of kindness to show you care. Doing kind things for your partner shows them that you're thinking of them. Set a goal to do at least 1 nice thing for your partner every week to bring you closer. For instance, you might do 1 of the following:[5]
- Ask each other deep personal questions to learn more about each other. Learning about each other helps you build emotional intimacy, so ask each other deep questions. Work these conversations into your routine so you're constantly getting to know each other. For instance, spend a date night having a deep conversation, discuss your answers in the car, or ask-and-answer 1 question a day.[6]
- Write your own list or look for one online. For instance, you might ask questions like, "What are the top 5 rules you live by?" "What would you do on your dream vacation?" "How would you spend a million dollars?" "What is something you wish you could change about yourself?" and "What would your ideal life be like?"
[Edit]Spending Time Together - Go on an actual date at least once a week. Going on dates creates intimate experiences between you and your partner. Plus, it helps you let loose and have fun together, which is important in a relationship. Invite your partner out at least once a week, and look for fun activities you can do with them.[7]
- Watch for flyers or Facebook events that might be fun, like festivals, live music, or holiday celebrations.
- Be spontaneous! For instance, ask them to go to the park after dinner to watch the sunset.
- Engage in a playful activity to bring you closer. Playing together allows you to have more fun and to feel relaxed together. This helps you enjoy your time together and get closer to each other. Do playful activities together, such as playing sports, playing board games, going to an arcade, or attending an art class.[8]
- Make a list of fun things that each of you wants to do. Include things like going to a theme park, playing beach volleyball, and going bowling.
- Create something together. Making something requires you and your partner to work on the same goal. This helps you become a better team and may give you something to laugh about. Invite your partner to create something new together. Here are some ideas:[9]
- Invent special anniversaries to celebrate. You likely already celebrate the day you started dating your partner. However, your relationship might have other milestones that you could celebrate. Having special anniversaries that only you share is special and may help bring you closer together, so create silly or personal celebration days with your partner.[10]
- For instance, let's say your first weekend trip together took place on the second weekend in October. You might go away for that weekend every year.
- Similarly, let's say the first time you tried sushi was on your third date. You might record that day and celebrate "sushi virgin" day every year by trying a new type of fish or a new specialty roll.
[Edit]Improving Your Sex Life - Send each other flirty texts as part of your foreplay. You probably know that foreplay is super important, but sometimes it's hard to stoke your partner's fire. Risque or naughty text messages might help you both get in the mood for sex later. Tell your partner what you want to do to them later or about a fantasy you're having. If your partner is somewhere they can check their phone discreetly, text them a revealing photo of you.[11]
- You might text them, "I'm thinking about what I want to do to your body later," or "You looked so good getting out of the shower this morning. I hope we can recreate that tonight."
- You could also send a photo of you pulling up your skirt or of a bulge in your pants.
- Experiment in the bedroom to spice things up. After you've been with someone for a while, you might feel like sex isn't as exciting. This can lower your sex drive and make you feel less connected to your partner. Fortunately, trying new things might put the spark back in your relationship. Play around in the bedroom so you and your partner can get frisky.[12]
- For instance, get a Kama Sutra book and try out different positions.
- Use toys to enhance your pleasure.
- Try sex dice to spice things up.
- Use handcuffs or rope.
- Eat food off of each other.
- Talk about sex during your daily life to stimulate your desire. Make sex a regular topic of conversation between you and your partner. Talk about your past encounters, your fantasies, and the things you'd like to try. This might help you both feel more interested in sex and excited about having it. Plus, it builds emotional intimacy because you're sharing with each other.[13]
- You might say things like, "Remember when we did it in the kitchen. I hope we can do that again the next time the house is empty," or "I had a daydream that you licked whipped cream off of me, and now I can't stop thinking about it."
- Don't worry if you don't feel close to your partner sometimes. It's normal for your intimacy level to vary at different times in your relationship, and you can improve it.
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| How to Do an Around the World in Soccer Posted: 18 Apr 2020 09:00 AM PDT Though an around the world trick may look difficult and confusing, it's actually not. You only need to follow a few simple steps to learn this awesome soccer trick. It may take a little bit of practice before you master it, but if you keep trying you can learn how to do an around the world. [Edit]Juggling and Striking the Ball - Find a firm, dry surface. You should attempt this trick on a soccer turf, in the grass, or in a gym. Avoid practicing outside during wet conditions, which could cause you to slip. Pick a firm and level surface to practice on.
- Balance a soccer ball on your dominant foot. Practice balancing the ball on top of your foot without letting it roll off. Once you've succeeded, try to hold the ball for as long as possible.[1]
- Juggle the ball on your foot with little to no spin. Work on reducing the amount of spin as much as you can. The ball should bounce straight up and down on your foot.[2]
- Keep the ball very low. Don't juggle the ball too hard or too high, both of which can make this trick more difficult. Juggle the ball very slightly so that it stays below your knee, which will give you more control over it.[3]
- Bounce a little on your planted foot. The foot which remains on the ground should bounce slightly when you do an around the world. This gives you the extra height and momentum you need to get your foot all the way around the ball before it hits the ground.[4]
- Hit the ball with the outside of your dominant foot. Hitting the ball with the outside, rather than the inside, of your foot gives you more time to loop your foot around the ball while it is in the air.[5]
[Edit]Completing the Rotation - Start the rotation around the ball with your foot. Once you've juggled the ball up in the air, use that momentum to lift your foot and take it around the top of the ball on the inside, or around the top of the ball to the outside. Choose whichever is easier for you.[6]
- Complete a full rotation before the ball hits the ground. Your foot should go over and around the ball, back to the starting position, before the ball drops back to the ground. The circular motion needs to be both quick and controlled.[7]
- Catch the ball with your foot. Your foot should make a complete circle in the time it takes for the soccer ball to go up and down once. Try to cradle the ball with your foot while it is falling back toward the ground.[8]
- Continue juggling the ball. Once the ball lands back on your foot, continue to juggle it. Bounce it up and down a few times, then try to another around the world.[9]
[Edit]Practicing the Specific Movements - Practice juggling a soccer ball. Before you can do an around the world, you need to be confident juggling the ball. Practice bouncing a soccer ball up and down on your foot as many times as you can.[10]
- Try the movement without a ball. Pretend you have a ball bouncing on your foot. Practice making a circular motion with your foot moving around "the ball" in the air. You want to do one smooth motion in which you juggle the ball up and then rotate your foot around it.[11]
- Attempt an around the world without juggling the ball. Start with the ball cradled on top of your dominant foot. Toss it up into the air with your foot and practice getting your foot all the way up and around the ball, then catching it. Once you've gotten this down, you can move on to doing an around the world while juggling the ball.
- Keep practicing. Don't feel bad if you don't get the trick down right away. It may take you days or weeks to get it down. Stay calm and focused, and keep practicing until you succeed.[12]
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| How to Get Rid of Razor Burn Fast Posted: 18 Apr 2020 01:00 AM PDT Razor burn is a painful problem that can occur after shaving. The irritation, itchiness, and inflammation can last up to a week. However, there are ways of accelerating the recovery process. Treating the problem with natural or over-the-counter remedies can cut healing time to a just a few days. [Edit]Using Natural Remedies - Apply a cold compress immediately after you shave or notice the burn. Wrap some ice cubes in a small towel or run a washcloth under cold water and squeeze it until it is damp but not dripping wet. Apply to the razor-burned area for five to ten minutes several times per day until the razor burn has subsided.[1]
- Apply an oatmeal mixture to your skin.[2][3] Oatmeal naturally soothes and exfoliates the skin. Mix two tablespoons of ground oatmeal with one tablespoon of honey. Apply the mixture to razor-burned skin and keep it there for thirty minutes.
- If you find the honey-oatmeal mix is too thick and difficult to apply in a smooth, even layer, you could add one teaspoon of water to it.
- Applying the mixture just after shaving could maximize its efficacy.
- Cover the razor burn with honey and apple cider vinegar. [4] Honey has many natural antibacterial agents and moisturizing properties. Using a small spoon or spatula, cover the razor burn with a thin layer of honey. Let the honey sit for about five minutes. Wash the area off under cold water and dry your skin with a small rag or towel.
- Next, splash a small amount of apple cider vinegar over the affected area. For a more even application, you could fill a small spray bottle with apple cider vinegar and squirt the affected area once or twice. After applying the vinegar, allow it to air-dry. The anti-inflammatory qualities of apple cider vinegar will cool the skin and relieve your razor burn.
- Apply black tea bags to the razor burn.[5][6] Go to your local supermarket and obtain some black tea bags. They are typically sold in small boxes of ten to twenty. Any brand will do, but make sure to obtain only black tea. Dip the tea bag in water to moisten it. Rub it gently over the razor burn. The tannic acid in the black tea can reduce redness and inflammation caused by razor burn.[7]
- Repeat two to three times each day, or as needed.
- Do not rub the bag too vigorously over the razor-burned area, as the tea bag is very thin and easily torn.
- Mix a baking soda treatment. Add one tablespoon of baking soda to one cup of water. Stir until you get a smooth paste. If your solution remains liquidy, add more baking soda. Dip a cotton ball in the solution and spread it across the razor burn. Allow it to sit for about five minutes. Remove the cotton ball and wash the area off with cold water. Repeat two to three times each day, or as needed.[8]
- Apply aloe vera to your razor burn.[9] Aloe vera is a plant whose leaves contain a gel with moisturizing properties. Cut an aloe vera leaf along its edge to squeeze out the gel within. If you have trouble squeezing the gel out, use the knife or your fingers to scrape it out from within the leaf. Rub the gel on your razor burn in a circular motion with the tips of your fingers. Continue massaging it into your skin for about two minutes. Let it sit on your skin until its soothing properties subside. Then, rinse the affected skin with cold water. Repeat this application two to four times each day, or as needed.
- If you don't have an aloe vera plant or can't easily obtain aloe vera leaves, you can use the same technique with store-bought aloe vera gel.
- Apply cucumber and yogurt to your razor burn.[10] Cucumber contains many hydrating and anti-inflammatory properties, and yogurt contains lactic acid which exfoliates the skin. Together, they can help you get rid of your razor burn quickly. Blend half a cucumber with one to two tablespoons of plain yogurt in a blender or food processor. Scoop some of this cucumber-yogurt mix out and apply to the razor-burned area in a thin layer with a spoon or spatula. After twenty minutes, wash the mixture off with lukewarm water.
- If you're applying the mix to a larger area of razor burn, you should add two tablespoons of yogurt rather than one, and use a whole cucumber, rather than just a half.
- If you don't have any yogurt on hand, raw cucumber slices can also be applied directly to the razor burn for fast, soothing relief. Cut some thin cucumber slices and place them in the fridge for about thirty minutes. Apply them for twenty minutes.[11][12]
- Use witch hazel on your razor burn.[13] Witch hazel is an extract made from the bark and leaves of a small shrub. Witch hazel contains many astringents that help heal and sooth your razor burn. Dip a cotton ball in a small volume of witch hazel and rub it on the razor-burned area. You could also choose to fill a spray bottle with witch hazel and spray two or three squirts of it on the razor burn. Whatever method you choose, apply the witch hazel two or three times per day, or as needed.
[Edit]Using Oil on Your Skin - Apply essential oils to the razor burn. There are many essential oils that can help you get rid of your razor burn fast. Lavender, chamomile, and calendula essential oils are useful for soothing razor burn.[14] Mix six to eight drops of any oil of your choice with a quarter cup of water. Soak a cotton ball in the oil-water mixture. Apply the cotton ball to your razor burn two to three times each day, or as needed.
- Treat your razor burn with tea tree oil. Tea tree oil contains antibacterial and antiseptic properties that can quickly relieve your razor burn.[15] Mix three drops of tea tree oil with one tablespoon of olive oil or four to five drops of tea tree oil to two tablespoons of water. Massage the mixture gently into the affected area with the tips of your fingers and let it work on your skin for about ten to fifteen minutes. Wash the oil off with lukewarm water. Repeat twice a day or as needed.
- Use coconut oil to soothe your razor burn.[16] Coconut oil contains lauric acid, a compound with healing, moisturizing, and antiseptic properties. Pour a small amount of coconut oil on the razor-burned area and rub it over the skin. Do not apply a heavy layer. Repeat two to four times each day, or as needed.
[Edit]Using Over-the-Counter Remedies - Use an aftershave. Aftershave is a product specifically designed to care for skin after you've finished shaving. There are two kinds of aftershave: aftershave splash and aftershave balm.[17] Aftershave splash is a scented, alcohol based astringent. Aftershave balm is a hydrating lotion with a more mild scent. Experiment with a variety of aftershave brands and products to find one that soothes your razor burn.
- Aftershaves with vitamin E, provitamin B5, and chamomile are especially good for razor burn.
- Shea butter and birch wood are also ingredients you should look for in an aftershave product that is effective against razor burn.
- Use a lotion. [18] There are a variety of moisturizing lotions that can effectively get rid of razor burn fast. The best lotions for razor burn will contain glycolic acid, which encourages healing in razor-burned skin. Lotions containing alcohol, salicylic acid, or both are also useful, but could dry out your skin. If you have sensitive skin, check the ingredients label on your lotion to ensure it contains glycolic acid instead.
- Use petroleum jelly.[19] Petroleum jelly can relieve irritation caused by razor burn, and keeps moisture on the skin. Rub a thin layer of petroleum jelly across the razor-burned area. Your skin will absorb it, so you don't need to wipe or rinse it off. After about two hours, apply another layer. Continue until your razor burn has subsided.
- Make an aspirin paste.[20] The anti-inflammatory properties of aspirin work wonders on your skin. Take two or three aspirin tablets and crush them in a small bowl. To crush them, you could use the flat bottom of a cup or a wide spoon. Add a few drops of water to the bowl and mix the contents with a fork to make a creamy paste. Four to five drops of water is usually sufficient, but add more if necessary. Rub the paste on the bumps and wait ten minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water. Apply this treatment twice per day until the bumps heal.
- If you are pregnant, allergic to aspirin, have a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia, or have a history of intestinal bleeding, do not use aspirin. Additionally, do not use aspirin while nursing or taking blood thinners.
- Apply an itch-relief cream containing hydrocortisone. [21] Hydrocortisone is a topical medication that reduces itching, swelling, and redness of irritated skin. It can help calm itchy areas and speed up healing time.
- Don't apply hydrocortisone cream for more than three days at a time.
- Avoid applying it to open cuts.
[Edit]Changing How You Shave - Don't shave too often. Shaving too often will not allow your skin the time it needs to heal sufficiently from previous shaving sessions. Try not to shave more than once every four to five days.[22]
- Use a sharp razor. Razors should be disposed of after five to seven shaves. This way, you're always using a sharp blade, and less likely to irritate the skin.[23]
- Use shaving cream.[24] Wet your skin with mild soap and warm water before shaving, then apply shaving cream or shaving gel. Shaving cream helps you get a smoother shave and reduces the likelihood of getting razor burn.
- Perfect your technique. Shave in short strokes.[25] Don't apply excess pressure; the weight of the razor should be enough to help you shave with the proper pressure. Always move the blade in the direction the hair is growing. If you pull the razor in the direction the hair is not growing, you might end up pushing hair into your follicles.[26]
- Try not cover the razor-burned skin. Allowing your razor burn to be exposed to fresh air can help you get rid of it more quickly. If you must cover the razor burn, wear only loose-fitting clothes to allow your pores to breathe.[27]
- Wear cotton clothes. Synthetic clothes can irritate razor-burned skin. Wool, similarly, can exacerbate your razor burn. Cotton, on the other hand, is a more breathable material and will accelerate the razor burn healing process.[28]
[Edit]Expert Advice Prep your skin before you shave to help prevent razor burn: - Wash your face thoroughly.
- Exfoliate to remove dead skin cells.
- Heat your skin by taking a hot shower or placing a hot cloth on your face to soften the hair and open your pores.
- Shave with the grain of your hair to prevent red bumps and irritation.
- Apply a witch hazel astringent after you shave, then splash your face with cold water to close the pores.
- Avoid touching your face as much as possible to prevent transferring bacteria and oils to your skin.
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