Ways to Have Great Sex this Weekend

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All of us wish to have a good sex life with our partner, forever. But the truth is that maintaining a good sex life is not easy and it takes time, effort and patience. Wondering, why it is difficult? It’s because our busy lives and taxing situation strips us of all our imagination and add the daily exhaustion level and we are left with a boring sex life. We all wish for better sex, don’t we?

And in case you think that better sex is all about spending hours frolicking underneath the bed sheet, then you are wrong. Better sex is something you can enjoy by just doing something a little different for a change.

So, if you want to take your sex life from ordinary to extra-ordinary this weekend then keep reading as we share 20 tips for better sex. Image courtesy: © Thinkstock photos/ Getty Images

Tip to Have Better Sex this Weekend # 1: Make sex adventurous

When you slip between the sheets with your partner, be a little adventurous. Thinking how to be adventurous? We are here to help.

Use the five different sex acts (like different types of foreplay and vaginal penetration), so that you lady reaches her orgasm at an all time high. Both oral as well as physical motivation on the boy, generally counts as each separate acts. So, be happy and you use your creativity, to make your sex exciting.

Tip to Have Better Sex this Weekend # 2: Blindfold your lady love

The most important sexual organ in our body is not penis or vagina; in fact it is your brain!  It is true. If you want to achieve sexual pleasure then blindfold your lady love. By this method, your partner’s sensory organs will become more aware. As she will not know what you will be doing next you can be her sex guide.

Tip to Have Better Sex this Weekend # 3: Introduce kinky sex 

Make your sex session hot, by introducing kinky sex with your partner. Assuming that  your lady won’t like it might not be a wise idea as she might just enjoy it.

Women are actually adventurous than images and sometimes they just want release from the girl next door image to something sexy but with their partners only.

Tip to Have Better Sex this Weekend # 4: Open up

Be open to your partner and let your partner be open to you. There shouldn't be any type of communication gap between you and your partner. Keep on sharing your thoughts and ideas with your partner, during, before or after the act. Communication is the only way to understand what your partner likes and enjoys.

Tip to Have Better Sex this Weekend # 5: Give her a nice massage

Better sex is all about sensual touching. You can get your partner excited with a nice sensual body. This sensual touching method will release sex hormones which will further increase her estrogen level and just make her more passionate in the bed.

Tip to Have Better Sex this Weekend # 6: Strike the ‘turn-on’ spot

If you want to have orgasms during intercourse then opt for a nice rubbing position. Let your lady be on top of you, so that the top of your clitoris is rubbing on your partner’s pubic bone, or just keep a below underneath your butt or use a vibrator during intercourse to make your session amazing.

Tip to Have Better Sex this Weekend # 7: Maximize your foreplay

Before getting naked in front of your partner, dont imagine going for intercourse staright away. Use clitoral stimulation as the climax. As a guy, gear your lady’s body to achieve an orgasm before intercourse, so that your lady is not struggling during vaginal stimulation.

Even if your lady doesn’t get an orgasm early, never give up. Just keep on adding the fun stuffs to aim for a multiple orgasms.

Tip to Have Better Sex this Weekend # 8: Just talk about sex with your partner

Don’t wait for the lights to dim off for the sex of your life. Keep the discussion about sex on your partner more frequently. Ask your partner about their likes and dislikes and dont be shy to share what you like and prefer.

Tip to Have Better Sex this Weekend # 9: Maintain some eye contact

Its a sign of confidence and can be quite a turn-on. Try and maintain eye contact during sex as well as many people find it very exciting. Its a sign of confidence and also shows that you know what you are doing.

Tip to Have Better Sex this Weekend # 10: Give some dirty instructions

Tried dirty talking? Then maybe its time that you do. Almost in everyone’s sex life, there should be always something that they haven’t tried or something that they could have done differently.

To overcome this situation, talk about things or acts you haven’t tried or you would like to try with your partner and get dirty. Dont aim big and start small like sending dirty texts or images.

Tip to Have Better Sex this Weekend # 11: Spanking is fun

During your passionate sexual encounter with your partner add a little spanking. It can be a bit awakward in the beginning but keep it light and fun. But keep in mind that if your partner is not comfortable then avoid it.

Tip to Have Better Sex this Weekend # 11: Do some kitchen techniques

There are some foods available in your kitchen which can just pump you up to have  etter sex. Include foods which have arginine like oysters, fish and lean proteins as all these foods act like Viagra. Besides, these foods are good for you in many ways as they are high in antioxidants as well.

Tip to Have Better Sex this Weekend # 12: Exercise your ‘sex’ muscles

Exercise your pelvic muscles to transform your normal sex life into a hot sex life. The best exercise for women is kegels. Do kegels every day by first locating your pelvic floor and then stopping yourself from peeing midway and then tone your muscles by clenching them when you are not peeing.

Tip to Have Better Sex this Weekend # 13: Sleep is important

For better sex it is important that you are not sleep deprived. Always focus on better sleep first rather than better sex. If you focus on better sex first, you might ruin the process as lack of sleep can be a major libido killer.

Tip to Have Better Sex this Weekend # 14: Watch some porn together

Though men get easily aroused by watching X-rated scenes, it is not the case with the ladies. Women, get tired of the same erotic scenes. Hence, use some new or different type of clipping every time you want your lady to get aroused. In fact, we recommend, instead of just calling her to watch the video, let her search the video by hers, so that she is comfortable with the process.

Tip to Have Better Sex this Weekend # 15: Step out from being ‘yourself’

Behave a little differently for better sex with your partner. Play the role of your partner and vice versa during your sex session. This technique will make your sex session more enjoyable as role-playing is a fun way which can lead up-to to great sex.

Tip to Have Better Sex this Weekend # 16: Do some biting

Some light biting can cause deep arousal if done the right way. Just make sure you don't bite too hard as it might cause pain and discomfort. You don't want your partner to start weeping in the middle now, do you?

Tip to Have Better Sex this Weekend # 17: Take your time while undressing

If you want better sex, then do some manipulation while undressing yourself. Undress yourself slowly and steadily to make your sex session more intense.

It is natural  to get turned on quickly by looking at a naked body, because during that session huge amount of sex hormones are released but it also fades away quickly. Hence, start slowly so that the intensity increases gradually.

Tip to Have Better Sex this Weekend # 18: Start by playing with her breasts

Your lady’s nipples are directly connected to her clitoris mand it can turn her on immediatley. Play with your partner’s breasts and you will be surprised how excited she gets.

Tip to Have Better Sex this Weekend # 19: Take a shower together

Bathing together is a great way to increase your sex drive. Try creative shower ideas such as filling the bathroom with a soothing scent.

Tip to Have Better Sex this Weekend # 20: Play ‘Chinese Whisper’

Whisper seductively in your partner's ear. Whisper about sexual turn-ons, romantic experiences, sexual experiments, desires, whatever comes to mind can work wonders.

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Surprising Uses for Cucumbers

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Apart from having plenty of health benefits, cucumbers have a few other uses that will surprise you. Right from curing bad breath and treating hangovers to defogging mirrors and cleaning steel, here are some unusual uses for cucumbers that you probably haven't heard of.

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9 Surprising Uses for Cucumbers

Defogging mirrors

If your mirrors tend to get foggy after your bath, take a slice of cucumber and rub it along the surface of the mirror. It will get rid of the fog and release a soothing, spa-like fragrance into the air.

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9 Surprising Uses for Cucumbers

Giving you energy

Cucumbers are a great way to boost your energy when you feel tired. Instead of eating something sugary or drinking caffeine to perk you up, eat a cucumber instead. Cucumbers contain plenty of Vitamin B and carbohydrates that will keep you going for a few hours.

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9 Surprising Uses for Cucumbers

Keeping your plants bug-free

If you have plants in either your home or your garden, you can use cucumbers to get rid of the bugs that are typically attracted to them. Place a few slices of cucumber in an aluminium dish and keep it near the plants. Apparently, cucumber and aluminium react together and give off a smell that is too subtle for the human nose to detect, but garden pests hate it and tend to flee.

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9 Surprising Uses for Cucumbers

Curbing your hunger

Cucumbers have been used for many years as an appetite suppressant. They make a quick and healthy snack that keep you from bingeing on unhealthy foods and take the edge off your hunger. You can even try eating cucumbers before a meal so that they fill you up a little first and prevent you from overeating.

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9 Surprising Uses for Cucumbers

Cleaning the kitchen

If you want to clean the fittings in your kitchen, like the taps, sinks or stainless steel fixtures, skip the heavy duty chemicals and use slices of cucumber instead. They are cheap, eco-friendly and effective – they will get rid of the grime and make the fittings shine, all without leaving any streaks or harming your skin.

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9 Surprising Uses for Cucumbers

Fixing hinges

Squeaky hinges can be annoying, so the faster you deal with them the better. If you don’t have a lubricant on hand, rub a slice of cucumber on the hinge and it will serve as a temporary fix until you manage to apply something more enduring.

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9 Surprising Uses for Cucumbers

Curing hangovers

If you have been drinking and want to avoid a hangover the next day, slice up a cucumber and eat it before you go to bed. Apart from being 90 percent water, cucumbers contain sugar, vitamins and electrolytes that will help keep your body maintain its equilibrium and prevent you from getting a hangover. Eating cucumbers can also be used to battle regular headaches.

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9 Surprising Uses for Cucumbers

Improving your breath

If you have bad breath and don’t have a mint on hand, take a slice of cucumber use your tongue to push it up against the roof of your mouth. Hold it there for 30 seconds and then go ahead and eat it, it will have cured your bad breath.

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9 Surprising Uses for Cucumbers

Erasing pen marks

The outside of the skin is known to work as an eraser, for those times when you are writing with a pen and have made a mistake. Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly rub it over that area. You can also use this method to get rid of crayon or sketch pen drawings your kids have made on the walls.

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Best Home Remedies for All Your Hair Problems

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It is alright to have a bad hair day once in a blue moon, but having bad hair all year long is a completely no-no. To rescue you from the dull, lifeless, thinning hair and various other hair problems, Dr. Sandeep Suttar – Hair Restoration and Skin Rejuvenation Surgeon at Hairrevive, Mumbai, shares some extremely beneficial home remedies right from your kitchen that will help you have thicker, stronger and manageable hair.

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Hair Problem # 1: Hair Loss

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 1: Hot oil treatment

Ingredients:

• Any natural oil – olive oil, canola coil, coconut oil or castor oil

Method:

1. Heat any of the above natural oil so that it is warm.

2. Massage it gently into your scalp.

3. Leave it overnight or for an hour, then shampoo your hair.

Also See: 20 Ways to Reduce Hair Loss in Men

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 2: Coconut milk

Ingredients:

• Coconut milk (grind some coconut shavings and squeeze them well)

Method:

1. Apply some coconut milk all over the scalp and massage into the hair roots.

2. Leave it on for 1-2 hours and then wash it off thoroughly.

Also See: Benefits of Coconut Oil for Hair

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 3: Mustard and Henna leaves

Ingredients:

• Mustard oil

• Henna leaves

Method:

1. Boil some mustard oil in a tin basin and add one pinch henna leaves to it gradually, till it is burnt in the oil.

2. Filter the oil using a fine cloth.

3. Regularly massage your head with this oil to promote hair growth.

Also See: Make Your Own Mustard

Hair Problem # 2: Unwanted hair growth

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 4: Sugar squeezer

Ingredients:

• Sugar

• Freshly squeezed lemon

• Water

Method:

1. Mix some sugar with freshly squeezed lemon juice in a bowl containing some water.

2. Apply this paste on the affected area, and leave it on for 15 minutes.

3. Keep rubbing the area and then rinse well with cold water.

Also See: Top 5 Hair Care Tips for Swimmers

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 5: Besan with yoghurt

Ingredients:

• Besan

• Turmeric

• Yoghurt

Method:

1. Make a paste by adding some turmeric, besan and yoghurt.

2. Apply the paste to the affected area and allow it to dry.

3. Rub the dried paste for a while and then wash it off gently.

4. Apply some moisturiser to the area once done.

Also See: Summer Hair Problems in Men

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 6: Lemon and honey

Ingredients:

• Lemon

• Honey

Method:

1. Make a mixture by using equal amount of honey and lemon.

2. Apply it to the affected area and leave it for 10-15 minutes.

3. Wash it off with cold water.

Also See: Ayurvedic Remedies for Hair Loss

Hair Problem # 3: Grey hair

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 7: Coconut oil and lemon

Ingredients:

• Coconut oil

• Lemon

Method:

1. Mix coconut oil with a dash of lemon juice, and apply this mixture on your head.

2. Leave it for about 10-15 minutes.

Also See: Top 10 Advantages of Lemon in Water

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 8: Amla magic

Ingredients:

• Amla

• Coconut oil

Method:

1. Boil some amla pieces in coconut oil, until they turn black.

2. Apply this paste on your hair and then wash your hair thoroughly.

Also See: Health Benefits of Amla - The Indian Gooseberry

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 9: Curry leaves cure

Ingredients:

• Crushed curry leaves

• Coconut oil

Method:

1. Take 7-8 crushed curry leaves and heat it some coconut oil.

2. Strain the mixture and apply it on your scalp when it is lukewarm.

3. Wash it off after 1 hour.

Also See: Avoid Damaging Your Hair with Swimming Pool Chlorine

Hair Problem #4: Dry and Dull hair

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 10:  Mayo Magic

Ingredients:

• Mayonnaise

Method:

1. Apply some mayonnaise on your hair for 30 minutes.

2. Wash it off thoroughly with cold water to get rid of the smell.

Also See: Treatments for Dry Hair

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 11: Beer

Ingredients:

• Beer

Method:

1. Take some beer along with you in shower and pour it all over your hair.

2. Allow it to set for 5-7 minutes.

3. Wash it off thoroughly and condition you hair.

Also See: Beer May Help You With Brittle Bones

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 12: Baking soda

Ingredients:

• Water

• Baking soda

Method

1. Make a paste by mixing some baking soda with water.

2. While having shower, apply this paste onto wet hair.

3. Rinse thoroughly with cool water and shampoo it.

Also See: 15 Ways to Relax your Hair

Hair Problem # 5: Frizzy hair

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 13: Apple cider vinegar

Ingredients:

• Apple cider vinegar

Method:

1. Give a final rinse to your hair with equal parts of apple cider vinegar and water.

Also See: Reasons for Hair Loss in Men

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 14: Honey and milk

Ingredients:

• Honey

• Milk

Method:

1. Take some honey, mix it with few drops of milk, and pour it on your hair.

2. Gently massage it all over you hair.

3. Allow it to settle for 15-20 minutes and then rinse with cold water.

Also See:  What are the Main Causes of Dry Hair?

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 15: Egg

Ingredients:

• Egg

• Water

Method:

1. Separate the egg white from the egg yolk.

2. Add a tablespoon of water to the yolk and blend it until it is creamy.

3. Add the egg white to the above mixture.

4. Wet your hair and apply the mixture to your scalp, and then rinse the hair with cold water after 30 minutes.

Also See: 10 Ways to Take Care of You Hair  this Summer

Hair Problem # 6: Split ends

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 16: Papaya pack

Ingredients:

• Papaya

• Yoghurt

Method:

1. Mix the skinless and seedless papaya with plain yoghurt to obtain a smooth paste.

2. Apply it to your hair for 45 minutes.

3. Rinse it off thoroughly.

Also See: Treating Hair loss

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 17: Banana, egg and honey

Ingredients:

• Banana

• Egg

• Milk

• Honey

Method:

1. Make a fine paste by mixing banana, egg, milk and honey.

2. Apply it to your hair for 30 minutes.

3. Wash and rinse thoroughly with mild shampoo.

Also See: Your Hair Product can be the Reason behind Your Hair Loss

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 18: Dal treatment

Ingredients:

• Black dal (lentils)

• Fenugreek seeds

• Curds

Method:

1. Grind some black dal with fenugreek seeds to make a fine powder.

2. Add some curds to it and mix well.

3. Apply this paste to your hair and leave it for 1 hour.

4. Wash it off with mild shampoo.

Also See: 20 Ways to Stronger Hair

Hair Problem # 7: Dandruff

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 19: Lemon peels

Ingredients:

• Lemon peels

Method: 

1. Take peels of 3-4 lemons and boil them in 4-5 cups of water for approximately 15-20 minutes.

2. Once it cools down, use this solution to wash your hair at least once a week.

Also See: Top 20 Myths on Hair Balding

Home Remedy for Hair Problem # 20: Yoghurt solution

Ingredients:

• Yoghurt

Method:

1. Apply some dahi on your hair and scalp and keep it for at least one hour.

2. Wash it off with a mild shampoo thoroughly.

Also See: 20 Best Foods for Healthy Hair and Scalp