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Getting started on Whole30, and making drastic changes I began Day 1 after considering the diet for just three days. I was surprised at the many foods I quickly realized I had to heavily evaluate—like all of the sugar that is found in foods beyond dessert. This was no “just make a ton of salads” diet; added sugar is in a ton of dressings, salsas, dips, and sauces, which I no longer was able to have. When preparing meals, I discovered a whole new world of alternatives for staple items like milk and butter, and I learned pretty fast that I had to figure out what I loved and have those items on-hand at all times. At first, 30 days seemed simple, but it did force me to become creative in my plans.  I now believe avocado and eggs can be added to anything and it’s the perfect meal, and I am officially a coconut milk addict when it comes to all coffee drinks. So, how did I feel during the 30 days? Well, I was never hungry; I could eat compliant foods when I needed to; I...

What is low libido? Low libido describes a decreased interest in sexual  activity. libido common to lose interest in sex from time to time, and libido levels vary through life. libido also normal for your interest not to match your partner’s at times.However, low libido for a long period of time may cause concern for some people. libido can sometimes be an indicator of an underlying health condition.Here are a few potential causes of low libido in men. When a Man's Sex Drive Is Too Low The male libido is always in overdrive, right? Wrong -- one out of five men actually have a low sex drive.So what's behind low sexual desire? Aging plays a role, though many older men have a robust interest in sex, Goldstein points out. Like most other human traits, the sex drive Low libido should not be confused with erectile dysfunction (ED), although the two conditions can co-exist. Communication and honesty are needed for a couple to cope while identif...

Loss of Mental Agility Stress affects cognitive ability. Stress overload causes loss of mental agility in several ways, since the release of stress hormones has a negative effect on the functioning of certain brain areas. Therefore, when an individual is stressed, they may experience memory loss, confusion, and lack of concentration. Cognitive signs of stress are often not taken seriously and passed off as general carelessness or laziness. However, if stress levels do not reduce over time, people may find themselves seriously handicapped in situations where mental agility and alertness are required. Naturally, professionals are liable to be most affected by this negative manifestation of stress, and their productivity can decrease significantly as a result. Bizarre and Recurring Dreams Vivid and bizarre dreams, or even experiencing the same dreams night after night is a possible sign of stress. Whether you enjoy or easily tolerate weird dreams, it’...

Give Yourself A Quick Break One of the first things to figure out is what your body needs immediately sexual after your first orgasm — mainly, whether or not you need to give yourself a brief cooling-off period. The clitoris can be really sensitive after an orgasm. Sometimes the clitoris even feels painful if you try to touch it right after you’ve climaxed. You may or may not already have a sense of how your body responds post-orgasm. If you’re not sure, the next time you have an orgasm, try to very gently touch your clitoris. If it feels uncomfortable or painful, give yourself about a minute, then try again. If it’s still sensitive, give yourself another minute. Keep repeating until you get a sense of how long of a break your clitoris needs post-orgasm. Warm Yourself Up Again Your arousal levels naturally fall after an orgasm . The body is meant to go through a recovery phase. Fortunately, unlike men, who need anywhere from 15 minutes to many hours to get hard again...