There's nothing dull about safe sex, particularly when it comes to the vast selection of condom types offered by the protection market. This is good news, as safe sex is a vital component of penis health, as is a vibrant and flourishing sex life. Condoms come in different sizes and shapes, and some have special features. Some of a couple's decision-making process about which protection to opt for will be based on safety considerations, and others on preference. This guide to the three S's - sizes, shapes and special features - will help men get their bearings in the condom aisle, and both partners' rocks off in the bedroom.
Sizes
Choosing the appropriate condom size for a man's penis is important both for comfort and safety. Too much or too little room can lead to slippage and/or breaking. There are condom size charts men can use that require them to measure the circumference of their members and match this up with a condom size.
As a general rule of thumb, men with penises with a circumference under 4.7" may want to opt for smaller varieties. A girth between 4.7" and 5.1" will likely be best accommodated by regular condoms. A circumference beyond 5.1" usually merits larger condoms.
Shapes
The shape of a man's condom is also worth considering, both for safety and for fun. The following are standard shapes:
- Straight: Straight condoms feature a uniform width up to the rounded end, which contains a reservoir tip for catching semen (this should be pinched when the condom is put on to avoid an air bubble that may burst during intercourse). These work for most people, but may not be comfortable or secure for men whose penis girth varies notably from shaft to head.
- Flared: This condom variety has more headroom, tapering narrower down to the base of the shaft. Some men find the extra room at the top more comfortable; these may also be best for men with large heads and shafts that narrow toward the base.
- Snug: The snug fit condom contours around the head of the member, then tapers to fit nice and snug underneath it along the shaft. Men on the smaller end of the spectrum may find these ideal.
Special Features
Condoms come with several features that couples can consider trying out. These include:
- Lubricant: One of the main causes of condom breakage is lack of adequate lubrication. While some couples enjoy putting lube on separately, others like to have it included on the condom itself.
- Spermicide: Spermicide is a chemical that kills sperm, and may boost a condom's ability to prevent pregnancy. On the downside, it can irritate the penis and/or the vagina.
- Texture: Some condoms come equipped with special textures like ribs, twists or studs that manufacturers claim will boost her pleasure, though there's no hard science supporting this claim. Couples should discuss whether these are something they'd like to experiment with.
- Warming/tingling additives: Some couples like to add some heat to the sex act, literally. While warming or tingling ingredients can certainly create a new experience, they also have the potential to irritate the sensitive sensual skin of both men and women.
Condoms aren't the only valuable products a man can place on his pecker. Some men find a penis health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) to be a beneficial addition to their care regimens. A cream packed with essential nutrients like L-arginine and vitamin C can help promote healthy circulation, supporting performance ability. Also look for Shea butter and vitamin E on the ingredient list - these moisturizers will restore softness and hydration to penile skin that has seen its fair share of friction throughout a night of vigorous use.
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Jumat, 10 November 2017
Spirituality and Sex - How to Do Away With False Guilt
Sex can be spiritual, though it's all too common to forget and feel guilty about sex, and much of the guilt is hidden in your subconscious mind. We'd like to help you escape the baseless sexual guilt trap.
It's detrimental to your emotional, spiritual, and mental health to possess baseless guilt about sex. Additionally, false fear and guilt about sex prohibits you from experiencing the spiritual and healing benefits of good sex.
How to Escape Feeling Guilty About Sex
First, it's important to understand that, from a spiritual perspective, there's nothing wrong with non-adulterous sex between consenting, married or single adults of the same or opposite gender. Your conscious mind may believe this, but your unconscious may not.
The most common source of sexual guilt is the notion that it's a sin. Cultural biases and fears, sometimes stemming from religious conditioning, can be very difficult to shed.
You may be surprised to learn that sex wasn't considered a sin in ancient times. It's only in the last 2,000 years that joy and spirituality were separated from sex and replaced with darkness and fear.
Vicki León, author of The Joy of Sexus: Lust, Love, and Longing in the Ancient World, writes the following:
"First of all, neither the Greeks nor the Romans thought about sinfulness and in the Judeo-Christian sense. The idea of mankind's fall from grace never occurred to them. Even women, despite having to endure a lifetime of domineering males, would laugh incredulously at the thought of sex being a sin. Adultery could be a crime, as could rape, but for reasons other than sinfulness. A tangle of laws eventually would seek - not always successfully - to control some sexual behaviors and criminalize others. In their polytheistic societies that we call pagan, there were no churches or congregations as we know them, no priests to lecture or act as middlemen to a deity. They believed in a celestial place, jam-packed with gods and goddesses who were divine yet flawed. In them, Greeks and Romans saw themselves, at once perfect and imperfect. Some of their supreme beings were lifelong virgins: Artemis, Athena, and Vesta. Other deities were sex addicts, troublemakers who rarely paid a penalty for their misbehavior."
Unfortunately, negative impressions about sex still permeate the collective unconscious today. The prevalence of "slut shaming," aimed at people who dress provocatively, is an example of this. Madonna was heavily criticized recently (also an example of ageism) after she appeared topless in this month's Interview Magazine. Another illustration of our sex-shamed society includes couples happily participating in open relationships being vilified by so many intolerant people who insist there's only one acceptable relationship model.
One may tend to believe that the twenty-first century has brought about a sexual awakening and more sexual freedom. Perhaps in some countries, but that doesn't seem to be the case everywhere, especially when considering how sex is still severely stigmatized in many cultures around the world.
Ways to overcome innate sexual guilt, aside from first consciously accepting that consensual sex between adults is perfectly acceptable, include the following: subconscious positive programming, including MP3 hypnosis audios; past life regression MP3s to find the root cause of sexual guilt; daily meditation to detach from hidden fears; replacing feelings of guilt with gratitude for the opportunity to enjoy sex; completely embracing safe sex; and of course the regular practice of being sexually active with your lover or lovers, while simultaneously affirming that it's not only all right, but for your highest good.
It's okay to have fallen into the sexual guilt trap, but now you realize that it's not for your highest good, and you can escape it using the advice above. Once you do, you'll allow yourself the physical, mental, and emotional benefits. You can also advance your spiritual awareness through intimacy; connecting with your lover can be a spiritual practice similar to meditation.
It's detrimental to your emotional, spiritual, and mental health to possess baseless guilt about sex. Additionally, false fear and guilt about sex prohibits you from experiencing the spiritual and healing benefits of good sex.
How to Escape Feeling Guilty About Sex
First, it's important to understand that, from a spiritual perspective, there's nothing wrong with non-adulterous sex between consenting, married or single adults of the same or opposite gender. Your conscious mind may believe this, but your unconscious may not.
The most common source of sexual guilt is the notion that it's a sin. Cultural biases and fears, sometimes stemming from religious conditioning, can be very difficult to shed.
You may be surprised to learn that sex wasn't considered a sin in ancient times. It's only in the last 2,000 years that joy and spirituality were separated from sex and replaced with darkness and fear.
Vicki León, author of The Joy of Sexus: Lust, Love, and Longing in the Ancient World, writes the following:
"First of all, neither the Greeks nor the Romans thought about sinfulness and in the Judeo-Christian sense. The idea of mankind's fall from grace never occurred to them. Even women, despite having to endure a lifetime of domineering males, would laugh incredulously at the thought of sex being a sin. Adultery could be a crime, as could rape, but for reasons other than sinfulness. A tangle of laws eventually would seek - not always successfully - to control some sexual behaviors and criminalize others. In their polytheistic societies that we call pagan, there were no churches or congregations as we know them, no priests to lecture or act as middlemen to a deity. They believed in a celestial place, jam-packed with gods and goddesses who were divine yet flawed. In them, Greeks and Romans saw themselves, at once perfect and imperfect. Some of their supreme beings were lifelong virgins: Artemis, Athena, and Vesta. Other deities were sex addicts, troublemakers who rarely paid a penalty for their misbehavior."
Unfortunately, negative impressions about sex still permeate the collective unconscious today. The prevalence of "slut shaming," aimed at people who dress provocatively, is an example of this. Madonna was heavily criticized recently (also an example of ageism) after she appeared topless in this month's Interview Magazine. Another illustration of our sex-shamed society includes couples happily participating in open relationships being vilified by so many intolerant people who insist there's only one acceptable relationship model.
One may tend to believe that the twenty-first century has brought about a sexual awakening and more sexual freedom. Perhaps in some countries, but that doesn't seem to be the case everywhere, especially when considering how sex is still severely stigmatized in many cultures around the world.
Ways to overcome innate sexual guilt, aside from first consciously accepting that consensual sex between adults is perfectly acceptable, include the following: subconscious positive programming, including MP3 hypnosis audios; past life regression MP3s to find the root cause of sexual guilt; daily meditation to detach from hidden fears; replacing feelings of guilt with gratitude for the opportunity to enjoy sex; completely embracing safe sex; and of course the regular practice of being sexually active with your lover or lovers, while simultaneously affirming that it's not only all right, but for your highest good.
It's okay to have fallen into the sexual guilt trap, but now you realize that it's not for your highest good, and you can escape it using the advice above. Once you do, you'll allow yourself the physical, mental, and emotional benefits. You can also advance your spiritual awareness through intimacy; connecting with your lover can be a spiritual practice similar to meditation.
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