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The hymen is a thin membrane, which in virgins is found at the lower end of the vagina. An old name for it is still quite popular: the virgin's veil. When a woman starts to have intercourse, the tip of the penis generally breaks through the hymen. This often causes slight bleeding. However, one study has suggested that only 43 per cent of woman bleed when they lose their virginity. The hymen can also be broken by masturbation (particularly with dildos or vibrators) and by the use of tampons. Traditionally, some doctors have claimed that it can be broken by exercise and particularly by horse riding or cycling. But the truth of that belief is uncertain. Structure of the hymen If you think of the vagina as a tunnel (which it is), just imagine that someone has draped a sheet across the entrance of the tunnel, so that most of it is blocked off. That's what the hymen is like. Most females never see their own hymens, but in fact the membrane is just about visible if you part the vulva...

Is side, stomach, or back best? And can you switch to another position if the one you favor may not be best for your health? "You're naturally going to gravitate toward a position that you feel best sleeping in," Park says. You'll also tend to choose one based on how well you're able to breathe. "The smaller the airway in your throat becomes at night, the more likely it is you're going to sleep on your stomach," he says. Back sleeping is a no-no for snorers and those with sleep apnea; side sleeping is best because it helps keep your airways open. Research suggests sleeping on the left side can relieve heartburn symptoms, while right-side sleeping makes them worse. Sleeping on the left side is also recommended during pregnancy to improve circulation to the heart -- good for mom and baby. Go with the flow. You may have heard that sleeping on your back prevents facial wrinkles because nothing is pushing against your face, but that...

If my grandma were alive today,she would av been 85yrs old.and if she were alive today,I would av been telling her all these but because she isn't m penning it down. I loved everything about my grandmother,the way she talks,works,tells us stories(about her and all)and everything. She called me Fiyinfoluwa and my sisters,Oluwatoke and Oluwaseye. Among all my names Fiyinfoluwas is the one I like and cherish the most.And till she died,she called us all that special name. I was going to ask her to give me a list of names I can give to my children but I kept on postponing it nd saying I will ask her later,therez still time and all hut now shez gone,just like that,without any warning. The last time I saw it was in the hospital,mum told me she was at a hospital in sagamu so I just came from school to see her nd when I got there,she couldn't recognize me. I haven't talked to anyone about this since but this pained me more than anything,I held her hands and called her,she looked at ...

Lipsticks used to be the sole preserve for elderly women but young ladies can now be spotted wearing lipsticks of different shades and colours. Both lipsticks and lip glosses can serve as the only makeup a woman wears in a day and so it is a necessary makeup and serves any kind of woman. Nevertheless, there are vast differences, advantages and disadvantages between the two and below are a few of them. Lipsticks have a tendency of getting dry over time while lip glosses have a moisturizing effect. This difference is important for women with dry lips because knowing this helps you in making your makeup selection. Better still, lipsticks and lip glosses can also be used together to create the perfect combination and add a little shine to your lipstick. First, apply the lip gloss on your lips then apply the lipstick or vice versa. Because lipsticks dry up quickly, it tends to crack leaving your lips dry and unattractive. Using a lip balm or lip gloss und...

A muscle cramp is an involuntarily and forcibly contracted muscle that does not relax. When we use the muscles that can be controlled voluntarily, such as those of our arms and legs, they alternately contract and relax as we move our limbs. Muscle cramps are extremely common. Almost everyone (one estimate is about 95%) experiences a cramp at some time in their life. Muscle cramps are common in adults and become increasingly frequent with aging. However, children also experience cramps of muscles. Characteristically, a cramp is painful, often severely so. Usually, the sufferer must stop whatever activity is under way and seek relief from the cramp; the person is unable to use the affected muscle while it is cramping. Severe cramps may be associated with soreness and swelling, which can occasionally persist up to several days after the cramp has subsided. At the time of cramping, the knotted muscle will bulge, feel very firm, and may be tender. Most cramps can be stopped if the muscle ca...

High blood cholesterol(high amout of cholesterol in blood) is known to contribute to atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, which in turn increases your risk of heart attack and stroke. Now, researchers from the Saint Louis School of Medicine have found out how it does this. The researchers found, using an animal model, that cholesterol limits the activity of transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta), a key protective protein that protects your heart's aorta and other vessels from damage caused by hypertension, high cholesterol, and other factors. Cholesterol suppresses the responsiveness of cardiovascular cells to TGF-beta, which allows atherosclerosis to develop. Atherosclerosis damages and narrows arteries of your heart and other tissues, which prevents blood from pumping through properly. This increases your risk of heart attack and stroke. The findings also suggest a possible mechanism by which people with high cholesterol are at an increased ris...

Being a vegetable, it is obvious that okro is healthy and should be included in your menu. Here are a few specific health benefits of okro: 01) Prevents Colon Cancer: - By cleaning out the intestinal tract, Okro is able to improve colon health by allowing the organ to work at a higher rate of efficiency and reduce the risk of colon cancer. 02) Prevents Diabetes: - The presence of Eugenol in Okra helps fight against diabetes. The fibre also helps stabilize blood sugar level by delaying sugar absorption from the intestines. 03) Prevents Constipation: - Okra is one of the best vegetable sources of dietary fibre essential for the digestive system. Dietary fibres in okra help prevent and relieve constipation. The soluble fibre in okra absorbs water and adds bulk to the stool thus preventing constipation. 04) Prevents Anaemia: - The iron content of okra forms haemoglobin in the blood and prevents anaemia. Vitamin K helps in blood coagulation. 05) Aids Weight Loss: - The dietary fibres contai...

Shea butter is a solid fatty oil made from the nuts of Karite Nut trees, also known as Mangifolia, that grow in the semi-arid savannah regions of West and Central Africa. Shea butter is sometimes called "women's gold," because extracting the butter from the nuts gives employment and income to hundreds of thousands of rural African village women. Shea butter is so non-toxic and beneficial that it is used in foods and cooking as well as soaps and beauty products. Reasons Y U should Use Sheabutter Shea Butter will provide improvement in all the conditions listed below. As you use this multi- purpose cream you are likely to discover additional uses. The amount of time required for optimum results with various conditions may vary with each condition. Wrinkles, for example, require 4 to 6 weeks of daily use. Itching is relieved immediately. 1. Dry skin 02. skin rash 03. Skin peeling, after tanning 04. Blemishes and wrinkles 05. Itching skin 06. Sunburn ...

The home is one hot place. Just look at all those things heating up in your kitchen: the stove, the oven, the toaster, the microwave, and the waffle iron. Add to that electrical currents and harsh cleaning chemicals, and you have plenty of ways to get toasted. Plantain leaves Plantain leaves are a popular remedy for treating burns. These green weedy plants grow practically anywhere in the world with sufficient water. Make sure you don't confuse this plantain with the banana-like vegetable of the same name. Hit the leaf with a small hammer, enough to smash just a little bit the plant than wrap the affected area with the leaf. This is one of the favorite grandmother's burn remedy. Under this all you have to do is soak the burnt portion in whole milk for at least 15 minutes. This gives you relief and helps you to do away with inflammation and irritation. This is really a very nice idea and it works pretty well with the burn. However, soaking every part of the body to milk is not ...

Alhj and his new wife. Alhj and his wife with guests. Alhj and his wife in pre-wedding pics. Xubi Xhots

I happen to be a Methodist primarily because my dad is one and his dad too.My great grandfather was a muslim so well,m kind of happy my grand dad converted. I LOVE Methodist Church.It REAL methods,ways virtually everything about it.Its buildings,the way the Revd dress,its choir,the church pews,the choir robes,everything about it. But at the same time,i hate it,the old and rich people who always sit at the front(Y is it compulsory dat they sit at the front and make all the rules in the church? Then our youths,honestly i dont blame them for leaving to other pentecostal churches,but if we all leave,who will stay. Though Methodist is riddled with really old people and all who fight for various reasons and all,we youths really have to stay and make it all count. So to all our youths in Methodist,please lets all stay and make it all better. Xubi Xhots

How are you all?I hope everything is goin on well.I just want to say happy sunday to you all and that you all should have a blessed and fruitful week. This week has been quite boring for me,but still life has to go on but i hope that this week is aa lot better for me and everyone else. Xubi Xhots

If you eat too much sodium, it begins to build up in your body and can contribute to numerous health conditions. High Blood Pressure Your kidneys help excrete excess sodium from your body, but when your diet contains too much salt, your kidneys might not be able to get rid of what you don't need. When your kidneys are unable to efficiently remove sodium from your body, your blood volume increases. An increased blood volume requires your heart to work harder to pump blood throughout your body. When your heart has to work harder, it puts extra pressure on your arteries and causes an increase in blood pressure. Fluid Retention Because sodium is naturally attracted to water, consuming too much salt can cause your body to retain fluids. Not only can fluid retention be uncomfortable, it can also be dangerous for your long-term health. Symptoms include swelling of feet, ankles and hands, stiff joints, rapid weight gain, significant weight fluctuations and increased abdominal size. Chronic...

Kanye West charged with battery, attempted theft in airport scuffle Fri, Sep 13 20:16 PM EDT LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rapper Kanye West has been charged with battery and attempted grand theft for an alleged altercation with a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport, a city official said on Friday. The alleged altercation took place on July 19, Los Angeles City Attorney spokesman Frank Mateljan said. A video posted on celebrity news website TMZ of the incident shows the Grammy-winning rapper glaring at photographers as he leaves the airport. West confronts one of the photographers and appears to lunge at him. Mateljan said that West, 36, also attempted to take equipment from the photographer. Each misdemeanor charge carries a maximum penalty of six months in prison. West is scheduled to be arraigned in Los Angeles on October 10. The rapper's representative did not immediately return a request for comment on Friday. West has become a frequent target of ...

The former governor reportedly died at his Ibadan residence in Oyo State around 6 p.m., Nigerian time, according to the sources of SaharaReporters. Olusegun Kokumo Agagu was born on 16 February 1948. He was Governor of Ondo State in Nigeria from 29 May 2003 until February 2009, when a court voided his re-election as governor on account of electoral irregularities. He was replaced as governor of Ondo State by Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, his arch political rival based on a court injunction. The late ex-governor used to be a member of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP). May his soul rest in peace. Xubi Xhots

According to reports by the National Enquirer, popular broadcaster, Dayo Adeneye a.k.a D1 and business partner of the famous Kenny Ogungbe of PrimeTime Entertainment is in the middle of a paternity scandal.  Sources allegedly claim that Adeneye was involved in an amorous affair with a lady who's based in the UK. Evidently, his young mistress got pregnant two years ago  and now has a baby girl. National Enquirer reports: D1 met this Calabar born babe, Susan Ekpe during the 2009 Nottinghill Carnival and the duo has been closely inseparable since then to the extent that D1 found her house in London as second home and was even at his best when Susan came to Nigeria for the first time, learnt he sent his car to pick her at the airport and also spoilt her silly during her stay. The source who`s close to the lovebirds hinted that the once bubbly Susan is now a sad lady as she now has to nurture and fend, all alone for her almost 2 years old child, a bouncing baby girl who`...

President Jonathan's administration has sacked nine serving ministers. They are: Education minister - Ruqayat Rufai. Minister of State for Power - Zainab Kunchi. Minister of State for Agriculture - Buka Jinani. Minister for National Planning - Shamsudeen Usman. Minister for Science&Technology - Ita Okon. Minister of Foreign Affairs - Olugbenga Ashiru. Minister for Lands - Ama Pepple, Minister for Environment - Hadiza Mailafia and Minister of State for Defence -Erelu Olusola Obada. Mr President wants to re-shuffle his cabinet. More details later... The former minister of education has then gone back to Kano to start lecturing at the Bayero University in the dept of curriculum studies. Xubi Xhots

Banana fruit has many health benefits. It is a rich source of potassium. Bananas are also a natural source of iron. Banana is a nutritious food and helps in weight loss, constipation, blood pressure, brain power, anemia. In addition to the cardiovascular benefits, the potassium found in bananas may also help to promote bone health. Bananas contains three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose. These natural sugars combined with fiber in a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Depression: According to a recent survey amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier. PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood. Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the...

Eating coconuts are excellent for one's immunity. They are antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-parasitic, meaning they kill harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Because of that, if you consume coconut in any of its various forms (whether it be raw coconut, coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut butter, etc.), it can help treat some of mankind's worst and most resilient of illnesses such as influenza, giardia, lice, throat infections, urinary tract infections, tapeworms, herpes, gonorrhea, bronchitis, and numerous other ailments caused by microbials. Whether you're eating the meat, drinking the juice, or consuming it as oil, coconuts are a delicious and nutritious source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. It has tons of calcium, potassium, and magnesium, as well as plenty of electrolytes. In fact, coconut water is known to have the same electrolyte levels as human plasma, and has even been used for plasma transfusions! The oil is excellent for ...

University students under the umbrella of National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, yesterday, took to the streets in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, calling on the Federal Government to accede to the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. They equally threatened to shut down activities in the private universities in the country should the crisis linger on. The students who displayed several placards with various inscriptions, lambasted the Federal Government for its failure to honour the agreement it entered into with ASUU since 2009. Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Asafon Sunday, Director of Action and Mobilisation NANS, South-West, claimed between 2000 and 2011 the Nigerian government earned about N48.48 trillion from the sale of oil alone, against N3.10 trillion earned between 1979 and 1999 He said the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, in 2012 financial year alone generated N5.12 trillion from tax paid by the masses. According to him: "With...

Hello everyone.Let's talk about relationships today.As a girl,what's the maximum and minimum number of boyfriends you can have,and as a guy,what's the maximum and mininum number of gf you can have?Drop your comments and let's chat. Xubi Xhots

It is believed that the highest wages are only available in the capital. However, smaller cities also can boast the fact that many companies offer a decent salary for some posts. We analyzed the vacancies of the site job.naij.com and determined Top 10 best paid job offers from employers with an income of more than 700 000 Naira per year. The following list includes even those positions that require minimal job experience. For most managers such personal qualities as the activity, sociability, responsibility and perseverance are more important and valued. Finance Manager Income: 7,200,000 - 11,600,000 Naira per year Finance Manager is a specialist who manages the financial resources of the enterprise. The work is focused on the receiving and permanent increasing of profits of the company. The objectives of the financial manager are to develop financial strategies and effective information systems, analysis of the various aspects of finance, planning financial performance in key areas, ...

Looking at this pics,I think I am better suited to be a chief's wife or something. Damn!I look good in native dresses.Or what do you all think? Xubi Xhots

Forgetting to put on deodorant in the morning can have terrible consequences later in the day, especially if you are active or hanging out in the heat. Body odor can be an embarrassing and offensive aroma to dispel. But sometimes the ways in which we mask the scent of body odor can be more damaging to our bodies than the smell is offensive to everyone. PARABEN While deodorants contain ingredients that have been declared safe by the Food and Drug Administration, they do contain some questionable ingredients, such as the preservative paraben. The FDA has ruled that paraben has no negative side effects. However, a study conducted in 2004 by Dr. Philippa Darbre led to the discovery of paraben in breast tumors, suggesting that there may be a connection between paraben and breast cancer. ALUMINUM Deodorants that also act as antiperspirants use aluminum salts to prevent sweat from leaving the body at the place of application. Aluminum is absorbed through the skin much easier than it is ab...

It is common knowledge that there's a definite link between what you eat and how you feel; which probably means you also know that there's a link between your nutrition and your sex life. Foods rich in saturated fats: The saturated fats you'll find in most cheeses and fatty meats clog your arteries…not exactly news to you. But did you know that the first arteries usually affected are the penal and vaginal arteries? They're small, which means they quickly collect plaque. So, even if you're still looking svelte despite your close personal relationship with foods rich in saturated fats, your sex life might be suffering. Foods heavy on trans fats: Let's face it, you've probably never heard a good word about trans fats…and processed baked goods are loaded with them. In addition to clogging arteries, trans fats have also been linked to reduced testosterone levels (which means lower sex drive). Other foods that contain trans fats include French fries, pancakes,...

Singing sister of Keke Ogungbe, Kenny Saint Best, formerly known as Kenny St. Brown narrowly escaped death last Wednesday and is full of thanks and praises to God for saving her and her driver from an accident. The gospel singer posted the message on her Blackberry smart phone immediately she escaped by chance, "Just had an accident at Ojota. A truck without brake ran into us. I'm alive n my driver too." Kenny St Best is behind such hits as "Moti goke," "Turn me around" and others. Formerly married to defunct Remedies member, Eddy Ashiedu Brown, she changed her last name to Best when the relationship between them went awry. Though we are grateful to God sparing her, we also hope the appropriate authorities will look into the recklessness of truck drivers on Lagos roads to avert such occurrences to have a repeat.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa arrested a 25-year-old woman for allegedly dumping her new born baby girl in a graveyard in Kazaure Local Government. The NSCDC commandant in the state, Muhammad Gidado, told journalist on Saturday in Dutse that the suspect was arrested on Friday at Ilallah quarters in Kazaure Town. The woman, who was a housemaid in the area, was arrested after the corps conducted thorough investigation among possible suspects living in the area. "We were able to identify and arrest the mother of the baby girl that was abandoned at grave yard after conducting thorough investigation among divorcees, widows, house maids and prostitutes living in the area. A medical examination at the General Hospital at Hadejia revealed that the suspect was the biological mother of the baby" Mr. Gidado said. "She also confessed to being the mother, as well as dumping the baby," he added. The commandant said the suspect alleged th...

Mr Mandela's discharge this morning from Pretoria's Mediclinic Heart Hospital comes a day after confusion in the Mandela family over whether the 95-year-old former president had in fact been sent home. Mr Mandela, whose condition is described as "critical" and "at times unstable," was admitted to hospital June 8 suffering from a recurring lung infection. His home in the upscale Houghton neighbourhood of Johannesburg, already fitted with a hospital-like clinic, has been reconfigured to allow him to receive intensive care there, according to the statement issued by South African President Jacob Zuma's spokesman. Mr Mandela's doctors "are convinced that he will receive the same level of intensive care at his Houghton home that he received in Pretoria." "If there are health conditions that warrant another admission to hospital in future, this will be done," the statement said.