Easy Chicken Tenders Food & Recipes
Food & Recipes

Easy Chicken Tenders

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Say goodbye to those fatty, fried chicken tenders forever, and replace them with our healthier baked version. The kids will…

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7 Ways to Be More Confident in the Bedroom Love & Sex
Love & Sex

7 Ways to Be More Confident in the Bedroom

Love & Sex

A confidence boost in the bedroom means more pleasure and passion for both of you. Here are just a few…

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10 Ways to Prevent Obesity Moms
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10 Ways to Prevent Obesity

Moms

It's National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and if it's time for a reality check about the kids, read on.

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Emergency! Does Your Child Know What to Do? Moms
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Emergency! Does Your Child Know What to Do?

Moms

Are your kids prepared for life's emergencies, like knowing when to call 911? Learn how to get them ready and…

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Relaxation: As Simple as Breathing Horoscopes
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Relaxation: As Simple as Breathing

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Inhale, exhale. The ancient practice of reiki can do wonders for stress levels. Breathing is a big part of it…

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Can You Break His Bad Habits? Love & Relationships
Love & Relationships

Can You Break His Bad Habits?

Love & Relationships

From being a slob to eating junk food, everyone has bad habits. But can you break your partner of his?

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Hot Summer Workouts Diet & Fitness
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Hot Summer Workouts

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Keep your cool when it's sweltering outside. Here are some great summer workouts to keep your body moving.

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It's in the Cards! New Age
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It's in the Cards!

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Past, present and future – they're all in the cards. Tarot cards, that is. Here are some tips on what…

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Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers Food & Recipes
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Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers

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This dynamic dinner is sure to ring your bell. Your hungry loved ones will hardly have a beef with a…

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Playing Dress-up? Try These On Love & Relationships
Love & Relationships

Playing Dress-up? Try These On

Love & Relationships

Sometimes role-playing can spice up an otherwise ho-hum sex life. Here are a few ways to make things sexy.

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Rounding the Bases: How Far Should You Go?

When you're first starting out in a potential relationship, it's hard to know when to say when. Yes, we're talking about sex. Do you go for a homerun or play it safe on second base? The last you think you want to do is strike out when you're only in the first inning of the game. So what's a girl to do when it comes to sealing the deal? Depending on what you are looking for out of the person, many consider sex out the door to be a major first-date folly. After all, why buy the cow when you get the milk for free? Research done by the Social Science Research Journal found that people are more inclined to get serious with someone who they don't shag early in the game. In fact, 56 percent of study participants who waited to round the bases reported having a higher quality relationship. According to sociology professor Anthony Paik that is because people focus more on becoming familiar with the person and less on doing the dirty. Paik told one media outlet, "The debate is 'why can't we have sex now?' The expectation is that sex should occur very quickly. But doing so, you're losing out on some information that might be useful." The long short of it is that holding off will probably be worth the wait in the long run.
A good rule of thumb is that you should take the time to get to know the person and whether or not they're right for you before jumping in bed. To give a specific time frame would be impossible, as every situation is different and every relationship progresses at a different pace. However, relationship coach Susanne Alexander tells Webmd.com to people should consider holding off for awhile. Alexander explains, "It becomes much more difficult to objectively see each other's character traits. Some couples then slide into engagement and marriage only to discover they have missed seeing major aspects of each other." Slow and steady may actually win the race in this case. Also keep in mind that it is important to take into consideration the risks of STDs and pregnancy. Put your safety first and be sure to have a talk when moving forward with the physical aspects of any new relationship.