Perfume (Latin “per fume” meaning “through smoke”) was highly favored by the Egyptians, Romans, and Arabs. In East Asia, perfumes were incense based. People used to make perfumes from spices and herbs like bergamot, myrtle, coriander, conifer resin, and almond. The use of flowers came only after Avicenna, an Iranian…
For many, silicone brings to mind breast implants, but did you know that people are allowing the substance to be injected into their faces and other parts needing a boost? It’s a process called pumping, and it uses various grades of silicone to plump up areas like the lips, cheeks,…
Nothing can make a romantic date fizzle faster than a dirty mouth. And we aren’t talking about what comes out of it. In fact, a survey of both men and women showed that the biggest deal-breaker in a relationship is bad breath. That’s because sense of smell is key to…
There are hundreds, perhaps thousands of types of perfumes in today’s market. The high demand for various types of perfumes makes it easily available to find them from inexpensive to moderate expensive to very expensive types of perfumes for all tastes and pockets. One does not have to go very…
No one is perfect, and that fact becomes even more obvious when you become a parent. It’s tough not to hold yourself up to traditional mom role models, like June Cleaver, but even June Cleaver wasn’t that perfect. She just didn’t have “experts” like Dr. Phil and Oprah telling her…
For many singletons, it feels like the return on the investment you make while dating will never pay off in love. When your dating life feels like a hamster on a wheel, it’s hard to feel positive about your future. But it is definitely possible to bloom where you’re planted,…
The weather is heating up outside, but that doesn’t mean you have to sweat it. If sweating is a source of embarrassment for you, whether working out or at work, see your doctor to rule out a medical condition. Once you do that, then you can take some simple steps…
Cashmere, silk and like materials require delicate laundering to minimize color fading and extend the life of your garments. Even if your washing machine has a gentle cycle, you can’t just toss all of your fine fabrics into the washer and dryer and expect them to come out like new….
Contrary to popular belief, safe sex does not equal lame sex. In fact, having good sexual health habits keeps sex fun. No one wants to deal with the discomfort that accompanies certain STDs – burning urination is definitely not fun, and we all know about the consequences of some of…
More women are thinking twice about the people they let into their lives, particularly when it comes to their romantic lives. Women who date online are more likely to consider their safety and take measures to ensure safety on the first date than anyone else, according to a recent study….