About Sexuality: Sex and Disability, UN Style

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Sexuality Sexuality Sex Tips Sex Talk Sex Toys From Cory Silverberg, your Guide to Sexuality Yesterday was the UN's International Day of Persons with Disabilities.  I've never liked the name of the day as it seems to slide around the important question of who or what we're meant to be paying more attention to, but any excuse to talk about sex and disability is a good one so if you were so busy yesterday that you missed it I thought I'd offer some ideas and some inspiration in case you want to stretch the UN Day out to a whole week, and raise some awareness of your own.  ~  Cory Ableism Before Sex Ableism is like that guy who always cuts you off before you can even start a sentence.  Actually it's like an invisible person inside your mouth, inside your mind, that redirects your thoughts before you think them.  It may be the biggest obstacle to sex, and it's definitely one we all need to deal with.     Search Related Topics:  sex and disability  ableism  discrimination Sex After Combat There isn't one way that being deployed and living in an active combat zone screws you up.  There are lots of ways.  And even if sex seems unrelated to combat, once members of the military return home they are never exactly the same, and neither are their sex lives.  Which doesn't mean there can't be healthy and great sex after combat.  But usually it takes some time.   Search Related Topics:  sexuality post-combat  sex and disability  changes in sexual functioning Sexuality Through Disability If being disabled means, on some level, that following sexual norms is more trouble than its worth, what happens when disabled people throw out the norms and start from scratch?  Follow this link to find out.   Search Related Topics:  sex and disability  sexual imagery  pornography Seeing Over Sex An About.com reader writes: I'm a 26 year-old blind female and I've been with my boyfriend, now husband, for nearly four years. He's sweet, funny, smart, and the ideal guy. But sex is a problem. We've lost a lot of the intensity we had before and I'm worried about him getting bored. I don't know what my question is exactly but I'm writing to you as I'm afraid to bring this up with anyone around me because I feel like they wouldn't be able to separate the sex from the disability, and in some ways I think that's good, but in others not so much.   Search Related Topics:  sex advice  sexuality and disability  what is sexy Related Searches Featured Articles Follow Me on Twitter! Reader's Respond: How Important Is Sex? 9 Weeks to Better Sex Sexuality E-Course: Weekly Sex Position Sex Tip: What to Do with Sexual Shame Sex from A to Z: Lichen Sclerosus   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Cory Silverberg Sexuality Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Sexuality newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What Is Sex? Sex How Tos All About Orgasms Sex Toys 101 Sex Positions Pictures   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Cholesterol: Surviving the Holidays While Watching Your Cholesterol

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Cholesterol Cholesterol Risk & Testing Treatment Diet & Meal Plans From Jennifer Moll, your Guide to Cholesterol  The holidays are usually full of family, friends, get-togethers and food. But if you're watching your cholesterol, you may be finding it easier to deviate from your heart-healthy routine. Fortunately, these healthy tips will keep you on track with your healthy lifestyle - and allow you to enjoy the festivities of the season. Eating Low Fat at Holiday Parties The holidays are often marked with gatherings with coworkers, friends, and family. And where there are gatherings - delicious food is also present. This guide will show you how to eat your favorite foods - without the added fat. Search Related Topics:  heart disease prevention  cholesterol friendly foods  healthy snacks Traveling While Watching Your Lipids For some of you, traveling distances to see loved ones is the norm during the holidays. This can place you out of your normal routine, causing you to deviate from your diet. This article will show you how you can stay on track while traveling. Search Related Topics:  high cholesterol prevention  cholesterol lowering tips  cholesterol and lifestyle changes Fitting in Exercise During the Winter Cold temperatures are not an excuse to neglect exercise. With these helpful tips, you can get creative with how you can continue to exercise during the cold winter months. Search Related Topics:  high cholesterol prevention  cholesterol lowering tips  cholesterol and lifestyle changes Best Cooking Practices During the Holidays Looking for heart-healthy ways to prepare your favorite dishes during the holidays? These tips will show you ways to make your dishes full of flavor - without the added fat. Search Related Topics:  cholesterol lowering tips  low cholesterol cooking  low cholesterol holiday Related Searches Cholesterol Diet Low Cholesterol Cholesterol Help About Cholesterol Lowering Cholesterol Featured Articles Low-Cholesterol Christmas Party Food - Entrées and Sides Healthy Ways to Add Whole Grains to Your Cholesterol-Lowering Diet Ways to Keep Your Cholesterol Levels Healthy During the Holidays Low-Cholesterol Channukah Food Ways Holiday Stress Can Affect Your Cholesterol Related Conditions   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Jennifer Moll Cholesterol Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What Is High Cholesterol? Symptoms of High Cholesterol Diagnosis of High Cholesterol Treatment of High Cholesterol Prevention of High Cholesterol   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Yoga: Can Your Learn Yoga From Your Mat?

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Yoga Yoga Yoga Styles Beginners Poses & Workouts From Ann Pizer, your Guide to Yoga I've explored a lot of different ways to learn yoga over the years: classes, videos, podcasts, books. And here's a new one: instructional yoga mats. I took a look at three mats that provide alignment guidelines to see if they might enhance your practice.  Can Your Learn Yoga From Your Mat? Although they are superficially similar, in that they all rely on markings on the surface on the mat, each of the three mats I looked at has a slightly different approach and thus will appeal to different types of yoga students.  Search Related Topics:  yoga mats  yoga for beginners  props Ultimate Yoga Mat Comparison Chart I compared ten attributes (durability, traction, cost, weight, etc.) of five different mats: the Jade Harmony, the Manduka Black Mat PRO, Lululemon's The Mat, the Kulae tpECOmat, and Gaiam's Yoga Essentials Mat. Now it's easy to see which mat is best for travel, which is best for tall people, and which will last the longest.   Search Related Topics:  yoga equipment  props  yoga gifts What's Your Favorite Yoga Mat?  A chance for you to weigh in with your favorite mat. Search Related Topics:  yoga mats  share your story  props Pose of the Week: Eagle Pose - Garudasana Remember those PSAs showing your brain on drugs as two eggs in a frying pan? I often think of eagle pose as illustrating your body on stress. Everything is twisted up and about to topple over at any moment. But if you can breath through it and get your balance, you can gain control over the situation. And when you come out of the pose, you feel a great release. Search Related Topics:  standing poses  intermediate poses  balances Related Searches Local Yoga Studio Bickram Yoga Best Yoga Mats Yoga Bag Yoga Accesories Featured Articles Lifestyle Yoga Breathing Exercises - Pranayama Yoga Philosophy and Meditation Advanced Yoga Yoga Glossary Yoga Frequently Asked Questions   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Ann Pizer Yoga Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Yoga newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What is Yoga? How to Start Doing Yoga Yoga and Weight Loss Yoga Tips 10 Essential Poses for Beginners   Follow me on: Advertisement