You have worked hard for many years, perhaps raised a family, built a career or both. Your life has become fairly routine. Whether this is good or bad, you have recently begun to realize that you may live another thirty to fifty years or more. That is another entire adult life! The next thought that crosses many minds is, "I can't go through all this again."
So what does it take to get out of a rut and make the coming years the very best of your life?
YOU MUST MAKE TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF YOUR TOP PRIORITY.
There seems to be a lot of resistance to this concept. Women have sacrificed their well being "for the sake of their spouse, their children, their parents and even their career or their company." For whatever reason, many women never realized that they could have "served" everyone around them even better if they had taken care of their own needs first. There is a good reason that the airlines say, "put your emergency oxygen mask on first, before helping anyone else."
Trying to convince the doubters of this concept takes more words than I have today. So I'm going to concentrate on the one area that almost all agree. "The freedoms and comforts available from having money will help me live a happier, healthier and more fulfilling "second adult life."
Money is just a tool; a way to make bartering easier. It has no qualities of good or evil. The sole purpose of collecting it now is to help you take care of yourself in the future and make it easier for you to share the very best of yourself with the rest of the world.
So what steps can you take now to ensure this future happiness?
• Personal Savings - You must have a place to accumulate money.
• Retirement Fund - An IRA or 401K or other plan if you work outside the home
• Savings Mindset - "Sock-It-Away" either by habit or auto-withdraw
• Question spending - Do you really need a new __________?
• Avoid & Eliminate Debt - The future is unpredictable but "Cash is always king"
• Avoid having to say, "No" by not telling your friends and relatives about your nest egg.
There are hundreds of excuses not to save. Eliminate them from your mind and replace them with ways and reasons to save. Use your positive thoughts to find ways to add to your account. If it helps, make it a game and add some incentives. Calculate how much the ten dollars you deposited this week will be worth in twenty years. If you want singing lessons, your own apartment, a trip to Tahiti, imagine what that will be like. Remember, this is not a savings account for auto repairs or a birthday gift for your spouse or bail for your sad-sack brother. This is for your future.
Where to save. You want your "pot of gold" to be safe, earn interest if possible and not so easily accessible that you are tempted to dip into it for daily living expenses. Online banks can offer such a place but do your homework and avoid any "hidden" fees, minimum deposits or charges for holding your money. Don't look for just the highest interest rate. Unless you have a substantial initial deposit, fees and charges can be a lot more that any interest income you might make. Ask questions; call the institution and tell them what you plan to deposit and how you plan to add to it. Specifically ask if there will be any charges or fees. Take notes on each institution you call including who you talk with and when. If you have a few thousand dollars to start with or you have an IRA, you can open multiple accounts with an online broker like E*Trade who will recognize your brokerage account, retirement account, savings and checking accounts as one balance, making it easier to eliminate minimum fees and monthly charges.
You can do this and should DO IT NOW! I'll let you come up with more reasons to save for your better future years. Here are some ideas for finding and making more deposits to your savings:
• The coins collecting dust around the house
• Cash rebates from product purchases
• Cash birthday or Christmas gifts
• Make sure to use employer matching funds to your retirement account if available
• Automatic deposits from your pay check
• Every time you choose to "brown bag it" instead of eating out, put aside $5 for a deposit
• Sell any "junk" that has been in your storage area for years.
When you start feeling good about doing this for your future you may be ready to start doing more things for yourself. In the years to come, you can keep growing as a productive, happy individual, benefiting everyone around you. If this is a new idea for you, it may take some time to sink in but it is true. It is time to take care of yourself. Remember the oxygen mask...
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Some Common Sense Tips to Keep You Safe
Whether you are out for the evening at a bar or club, or out speed dating some straight forward guidelines will help you to stay better protected. With a dramatic increase in date rape stories it is very important to stay safe.
Ideally whenever you go out for the evening make sure you go with friends. Plan how you will get there and back. If you are travelling by taxi, book ahead of time with a reputable firm and take a note of their number. Make sure that someone knows of your plans, what time you will be back and how you will be travelling. Telephone them if you are delayed or if your plans change.
Even though you may be out with friends, do not assume nothing bad will happen especially if alcohol is involved. The more intoxicated you become, the more your defences drop along with the ability to protect yourself. This is not to say do not drink any alcohol, simply do not lose control. Often things are said and done while under the influence of alcohol which would be completely out of character normally.
Once you arrive at your destination look for the exits and where the door staff are positioned. Devise a plan in advance of what you will do if there are any problems or if you get separated from your friends.
Do not leave any bags unattended and make sure they are tightly zipped so that your purse is not exposed. Also never have your name or address attached to any keys or in your handbag. Carry as little money as possible in a purse or bag - it is better to have it distributed within your clothing.
If your intention is possibly to meet up with someone of the opposite sex then know what you want sexually, set limits that you are happy with and do take care not to give out mixed messages. It is important to trust your instincts so avoid situations where you have any doubt. If you begin to feel uncomfortable, be firm and assertive. Remember that the other person may not know what you do, or do not want. If it is something that you do not want, reject the activity and not the person. Get out of that situation as soon as you begin to feel controlled or unsafe. Initially this may be by making noise and yelling. The other persons feelings are not your concern here, only your own safety. Also remember that saying nothing does not mean you are consenting in anyway whatsoever.
If you decide to invite someone back to your place for coffee and your intention is simply coffee make that very, very clear at the outset. Equally, do not be pressurised into inviting someone in for coffee. If they really like you and you want to wait, they should not mind.
If you do invite someone back and they refuse to leave when you ask, find an excuse to leave the room and telephone either a sober friend or the police. If you do not feel the situation warrants this, but that you would still like the person to leave, start developing some really bad habits such as picking your nose, talking about your stools or sexual diseases. Basically start talking about anything to put the other person off.
Even if you have met up with the other person before and feel secure with how things are developing, it is perhaps better to avoid secluded places at the start. Progress things at the rate with which you are comfortable.
Ideally whenever you go out for the evening make sure you go with friends. Plan how you will get there and back. If you are travelling by taxi, book ahead of time with a reputable firm and take a note of their number. Make sure that someone knows of your plans, what time you will be back and how you will be travelling. Telephone them if you are delayed or if your plans change.
Even though you may be out with friends, do not assume nothing bad will happen especially if alcohol is involved. The more intoxicated you become, the more your defences drop along with the ability to protect yourself. This is not to say do not drink any alcohol, simply do not lose control. Often things are said and done while under the influence of alcohol which would be completely out of character normally.
Once you arrive at your destination look for the exits and where the door staff are positioned. Devise a plan in advance of what you will do if there are any problems or if you get separated from your friends.
Do not leave any bags unattended and make sure they are tightly zipped so that your purse is not exposed. Also never have your name or address attached to any keys or in your handbag. Carry as little money as possible in a purse or bag - it is better to have it distributed within your clothing.
If your intention is possibly to meet up with someone of the opposite sex then know what you want sexually, set limits that you are happy with and do take care not to give out mixed messages. It is important to trust your instincts so avoid situations where you have any doubt. If you begin to feel uncomfortable, be firm and assertive. Remember that the other person may not know what you do, or do not want. If it is something that you do not want, reject the activity and not the person. Get out of that situation as soon as you begin to feel controlled or unsafe. Initially this may be by making noise and yelling. The other persons feelings are not your concern here, only your own safety. Also remember that saying nothing does not mean you are consenting in anyway whatsoever.
If you decide to invite someone back to your place for coffee and your intention is simply coffee make that very, very clear at the outset. Equally, do not be pressurised into inviting someone in for coffee. If they really like you and you want to wait, they should not mind.
If you do invite someone back and they refuse to leave when you ask, find an excuse to leave the room and telephone either a sober friend or the police. If you do not feel the situation warrants this, but that you would still like the person to leave, start developing some really bad habits such as picking your nose, talking about your stools or sexual diseases. Basically start talking about anything to put the other person off.
Even if you have met up with the other person before and feel secure with how things are developing, it is perhaps better to avoid secluded places at the start. Progress things at the rate with which you are comfortable.
Hair Styles
Cornrows, which can also be referred to as track braids or flat braids, are simply braids that lay flat against the head. Cornrows have been traced back to ancient Greece, although they have the most history in Africa. For men and women, cornrows say a lot about who you are as a person. For example, in some cultures women who wear cornrows are seen as being well cared for, but also coming from a strong family because of how long it can take to complete.
One assumption that many people make about cornrows is that only certain people can wear cornrows. This assumption is entirely untrue because anybody can wear cornrows. However, some people will have to take special steps when wearing cornrows to get the style to stay or look good. For example, white women or men who wish to wear cornrows will need to have at least 7 or 8 centimeters of hair to even wear cornrows, 10 centimeters is recommended if you want the style to last for any length of time.
Something else that is different for white people with cornrows is that they will need to add some kind of moisturizing gel or even a hair wax to their hair. The reason for this is to help the style hold, this way little tiny hairs are not able to pop out of the cornrows and make the hairstyle look bad. Another problem that white people need to address when wearing cornrows is getting their hair wet or going to bed. To help prevent the style from falling out or looking all crazy when swimming or showering it is best to wear some kind of cap, such as a swimming cap or a shower cap. At night, you can wear a silk scarf or something similar to protect the style.
One assumption that many people make about cornrows is that only certain people can wear cornrows. This assumption is entirely untrue because anybody can wear cornrows. However, some people will have to take special steps when wearing cornrows to get the style to stay or look good. For example, white women or men who wish to wear cornrows will need to have at least 7 or 8 centimeters of hair to even wear cornrows, 10 centimeters is recommended if you want the style to last for any length of time.
Something else that is different for white people with cornrows is that they will need to add some kind of moisturizing gel or even a hair wax to their hair. The reason for this is to help the style hold, this way little tiny hairs are not able to pop out of the cornrows and make the hairstyle look bad. Another problem that white people need to address when wearing cornrows is getting their hair wet or going to bed. To help prevent the style from falling out or looking all crazy when swimming or showering it is best to wear some kind of cap, such as a swimming cap or a shower cap. At night, you can wear a silk scarf or something similar to protect the style.
It's Not So Bad Turning Forty!
The Joys of Turning 40
As I am turning 40 this weekend, I thought that it would be fitting to write something along those lines. Believe me all you twenty and thirty something's, it isn't as bad as it seems. Turning forty is great and I surprisingly, am amazingly calm and at peace with this process. I found this poem below floating around on the internet and found it rather fitting.
Fine Chardonnay!
It's hard to believe I'm 39.
But am I aging like fine wine?
They say 39 is the new 25
Could someone please tell that to my thighs.
My make-up free days are a thing of the past.
I just hope my concealer lasts.
What are these grey hairs atop my head.
Tell me Miss Clairol, should I go red?
These lines on my face are beginning to furrow
Soon they'll be deep enough for a rabbit's burrow
But joking and silliness aside
This has been a wonderful ride
So 40 I'm ready, bring what you may
I've decided that I'm a fine Chardonnay!
Ten years ago, when I turned thirty, it was a huge shock for me. Where did the time go? Didn't I just hit twenty one? I don't know if it is the fast paced world we live in, or perhaps we just get busier, and don't see how time slips past us until we reach various milestones in our lives.
Turning thirty was not a great feeling. I felt scared that I was getting old and I hadn't achieved all that had I wanted too. I started checking frantically for a change in my personal appearance, expecting that first wrinkle to suddenly pop out. Physically I still felt twenty one, but why was I already thirty?
Okay, so now as I turn forty, I find myself surprised to realise that I don't seem so worried anymore. I feel more settled than I did ten years ago, and so what if I have a few extra wrinkles/laugh lines, they add character, or so we tell ourselves. I feel more confident and at peace than I did ten years ago. I now have a beautiful, lively and healthy little girl that means the world to me, and I am happy at how my life has progressed. I am no longer as worried what people think and say about me, and have come to realise that it is better to have a few close friends than many acquaintances.
Okay, so there are some drawbacks, the main one being that my body has stiffened (and thickened) somewhat, and I can't do what I could at twenty. Being a teacher of dance and being surrounded by young healthy bodies every day, it tends to remind you that yours is fading slightly.
The other drawbacks - I actually can't think of any right now!
They say that life begins at forty, and I am beginning to see what they mean. Bring it on, I feel totally ready for the next decade.
As I am turning 40 this weekend, I thought that it would be fitting to write something along those lines. Believe me all you twenty and thirty something's, it isn't as bad as it seems. Turning forty is great and I surprisingly, am amazingly calm and at peace with this process. I found this poem below floating around on the internet and found it rather fitting.
Fine Chardonnay!
It's hard to believe I'm 39.
But am I aging like fine wine?
They say 39 is the new 25
Could someone please tell that to my thighs.
My make-up free days are a thing of the past.
I just hope my concealer lasts.
What are these grey hairs atop my head.
Tell me Miss Clairol, should I go red?
These lines on my face are beginning to furrow
Soon they'll be deep enough for a rabbit's burrow
But joking and silliness aside
This has been a wonderful ride
So 40 I'm ready, bring what you may
I've decided that I'm a fine Chardonnay!
Ten years ago, when I turned thirty, it was a huge shock for me. Where did the time go? Didn't I just hit twenty one? I don't know if it is the fast paced world we live in, or perhaps we just get busier, and don't see how time slips past us until we reach various milestones in our lives.
Turning thirty was not a great feeling. I felt scared that I was getting old and I hadn't achieved all that had I wanted too. I started checking frantically for a change in my personal appearance, expecting that first wrinkle to suddenly pop out. Physically I still felt twenty one, but why was I already thirty?
Okay, so now as I turn forty, I find myself surprised to realise that I don't seem so worried anymore. I feel more settled than I did ten years ago, and so what if I have a few extra wrinkles/laugh lines, they add character, or so we tell ourselves. I feel more confident and at peace than I did ten years ago. I now have a beautiful, lively and healthy little girl that means the world to me, and I am happy at how my life has progressed. I am no longer as worried what people think and say about me, and have come to realise that it is better to have a few close friends than many acquaintances.
Okay, so there are some drawbacks, the main one being that my body has stiffened (and thickened) somewhat, and I can't do what I could at twenty. Being a teacher of dance and being surrounded by young healthy bodies every day, it tends to remind you that yours is fading slightly.
The other drawbacks - I actually can't think of any right now!
They say that life begins at forty, and I am beginning to see what they mean. Bring it on, I feel totally ready for the next decade.
Feminine Intuition
Are you struggling to survive in today's world while simultaneously ignoring your value, what womanhood is all about and have lost touch with your own inner knowing? It's time to stop believing what you have been told. The outside comments about who you are and what you are capable of. We'll probably hear a million myths in our lifetime, so today would be a wonderful day to release them from your beautiful mind. No one can tell you who you are. More importantly no one can tell you your purpose in life. Listening to others can lead to stagnation Just tap into your innate powers. When you stand in your true feminine power you can conquer the world like Xena Warrior Princess.
I made a decision to start tapping into my natural intuition. Please join me. My dear it's a known fact that you are very good at the intuitive process. You have that inherent ability to see things intuitively which otherwise is not possible by logical thinking. How many times have you wanted to kick yourself because you didn't trust your gut? I know I have several times and the only person I can blame is me because I doubted myself. When you doubt yourself its drop dead ugly if you ask me.
Stimulate your Individualism
Once upon a time women didn't worry about what other people thought. The women who walked the path before us probably didn't even know the definition of self doubt. They hadn't been taught to dismiss their feminine intuition. Our inherent sensitivity and abilities remain as they have always been. Do we no longer know that we know? If that is the case it's time to bring your intuition back. It's time to be still and ask for exactly what you want, you will receive the answer. Being intuitive might sound a little hokey but when you live from the inside/out it will render successful results so be bold & be a little risqué. Trust yourself!
If you have resistance remember, if you want different results in your life. You have to do something new. If you are looking for reason it won't come in this lifetime. Intuition is not concerned with reason. It's the part of your brain that defies logic. You have the opportunity to take it or leave it. However if you have the self-confidence & faith in your inner promptings you will allow the core essence of you to emerge.
As you go through your day, whether your work is physical or mental allow your intuitive power to come forth. Train yourself to know that your feminine intuition is one with you, has your best interest at heart, knows the depths of who you are and is absolutely thrilled to guide you and help you. You will attract more beautiful & happier experiences.
If you've lost touch with the power of your divine femininity it's time to bring the fierce & fabulous femme fatale back.
I made a decision to start tapping into my natural intuition. Please join me. My dear it's a known fact that you are very good at the intuitive process. You have that inherent ability to see things intuitively which otherwise is not possible by logical thinking. How many times have you wanted to kick yourself because you didn't trust your gut? I know I have several times and the only person I can blame is me because I doubted myself. When you doubt yourself its drop dead ugly if you ask me.
Stimulate your Individualism
Once upon a time women didn't worry about what other people thought. The women who walked the path before us probably didn't even know the definition of self doubt. They hadn't been taught to dismiss their feminine intuition. Our inherent sensitivity and abilities remain as they have always been. Do we no longer know that we know? If that is the case it's time to bring your intuition back. It's time to be still and ask for exactly what you want, you will receive the answer. Being intuitive might sound a little hokey but when you live from the inside/out it will render successful results so be bold & be a little risqué. Trust yourself!
If you have resistance remember, if you want different results in your life. You have to do something new. If you are looking for reason it won't come in this lifetime. Intuition is not concerned with reason. It's the part of your brain that defies logic. You have the opportunity to take it or leave it. However if you have the self-confidence & faith in your inner promptings you will allow the core essence of you to emerge.
As you go through your day, whether your work is physical or mental allow your intuitive power to come forth. Train yourself to know that your feminine intuition is one with you, has your best interest at heart, knows the depths of who you are and is absolutely thrilled to guide you and help you. You will attract more beautiful & happier experiences.
If you've lost touch with the power of your divine femininity it's time to bring the fierce & fabulous femme fatale back.
Holding the Nation in Tizzy Over the Women's Bill
'Indian Parliament Hullabaloo' was the name of the game that ministers in the Parliament dramatized, when the ruling party announced 33% reservations for women in Parliament. And it goes without saying that the Women's bill is a proud endeavor of the government in power - reinforcing its commitment to the nation - more so the dream of Congress President Sonia Gandhi who was hell-bent on passing the Women's bill come-what-may.
In spite of the violent and rowdy conduct and criticism demonstrated by the opposition parties inside the Parliament house, the Women's bill finally saw the light of the day and will eventually be written in the Constitution.
The 'Common-Man' asks many questions
Now doesn't all this look so good....what a rosy presentation made by bureaucrats, who assure 33% mandatory women representation in the Parliament house. Makes some women and men go Wow!!!
But but but.....with all the déjà vu created over the bill, there are many questions unanswered and the so-called aam-aadmi (common-man) needs answers to them; Does this bill guarantee discrimination among women at the grassroots level?; Does this bill justify the rules and laws on gender equality?; Isn't this bill doing injustice to a person who is more talented and fit for the job?
Additionally, Isn't this bill creating a divide among the elite women and the women from rural areas?; Isn't this bill giving easy entry for patni/ bahu/ beti (wife/ daughter-in-law/ daughter) of politicians (dead or live)?; How do Dalit, tribal and underprivileged women apply for these powerful ministerial positions?; Wouldn't this bill lead to men labeling women as minority and weaker sex?, among others.
Women left to still compete with women
Except for a few citizens, everyone is giving this bill a thumbs-up for its positive impact on women empowerment. But coming to look at it with a magnifying glass, we are simply making a hypocritical and superficial reform by simultaneously talking about gender equality and women reservations...all in the same breath.
A place of work, whether a corporate house, a religious place, Parliament house, a public sector company, must hire people for their hard work, talent, skills, competitive spirit and attitudes.....irrespective of their sex, religion, or family background. More so, because the Parliament House is an important and integral part of the Indian Constitution and sets laws for smooth functioning of this country. The Parliament indeed is a responsible house which takes care of a billion of India's population.
Simply because a women is a women, she shouldn't be given a job at a position of power. She needs to be absorbed based on the competitive advantage she possesses over her counterparts. This way she will gain respect from her male counterparts and she will be taken far too seriously, rather than being treated as someone who is elected through quotas. Besides this, a women selected based on her merits is more confident and this conviction will directly ooze out in her work.
Attitudinal reform a must
It is very important that we change the mindset of people towards women. Mere changing of laws will not solve any problem...in fact women will further be marginalized and will be considered backward. The root of this problem starts when the girl child (especially in villages and small towns) is deprived of her rights to education & health; and when an adult women is abused, raped, paid lower wages compared to her male counterparts; and the mother of all of it is when parents treat the girl child as a 'Bhoj' (an unpleasant responsibility). Discrimination begins from the time she is born and the prejudice continues until her death.
Reservations in Panchayats are worth the effort....because there women compete with people belonging to the same faith, speaking the same language and people who are as backward and underprivileged as she is. However in a cosmopolitan society that we live in, we need to give the right candidate the job, because if this is not done then we'll have women with political lineages occupying seats not really meant for them.
In the real world, detractors are waiting for women to falter and prove her wrong. And getting people without the right credentials onboard will result in women being tamed and subservient to the entire system.
Finally, let me leave you with this quote by Clara Boothe Luce, American playwright and politician, who advocates, "Because I am a woman, I must make unusual efforts to succeed. If I fail, no one will say, 'She doesn't have what it takes.' They will say, 'Women don't have what it takes.'"
Lastly all I can say is that we need to first change the mindset and bring about an attitudinal reform, which consequentially will translate into smooth and successful implementation of laws.
In spite of the violent and rowdy conduct and criticism demonstrated by the opposition parties inside the Parliament house, the Women's bill finally saw the light of the day and will eventually be written in the Constitution.
The 'Common-Man' asks many questions
Now doesn't all this look so good....what a rosy presentation made by bureaucrats, who assure 33% mandatory women representation in the Parliament house. Makes some women and men go Wow!!!
But but but.....with all the déjà vu created over the bill, there are many questions unanswered and the so-called aam-aadmi (common-man) needs answers to them; Does this bill guarantee discrimination among women at the grassroots level?; Does this bill justify the rules and laws on gender equality?; Isn't this bill doing injustice to a person who is more talented and fit for the job?
Additionally, Isn't this bill creating a divide among the elite women and the women from rural areas?; Isn't this bill giving easy entry for patni/ bahu/ beti (wife/ daughter-in-law/ daughter) of politicians (dead or live)?; How do Dalit, tribal and underprivileged women apply for these powerful ministerial positions?; Wouldn't this bill lead to men labeling women as minority and weaker sex?, among others.
Women left to still compete with women
Except for a few citizens, everyone is giving this bill a thumbs-up for its positive impact on women empowerment. But coming to look at it with a magnifying glass, we are simply making a hypocritical and superficial reform by simultaneously talking about gender equality and women reservations...all in the same breath.
A place of work, whether a corporate house, a religious place, Parliament house, a public sector company, must hire people for their hard work, talent, skills, competitive spirit and attitudes.....irrespective of their sex, religion, or family background. More so, because the Parliament House is an important and integral part of the Indian Constitution and sets laws for smooth functioning of this country. The Parliament indeed is a responsible house which takes care of a billion of India's population.
Simply because a women is a women, she shouldn't be given a job at a position of power. She needs to be absorbed based on the competitive advantage she possesses over her counterparts. This way she will gain respect from her male counterparts and she will be taken far too seriously, rather than being treated as someone who is elected through quotas. Besides this, a women selected based on her merits is more confident and this conviction will directly ooze out in her work.
Attitudinal reform a must
It is very important that we change the mindset of people towards women. Mere changing of laws will not solve any problem...in fact women will further be marginalized and will be considered backward. The root of this problem starts when the girl child (especially in villages and small towns) is deprived of her rights to education & health; and when an adult women is abused, raped, paid lower wages compared to her male counterparts; and the mother of all of it is when parents treat the girl child as a 'Bhoj' (an unpleasant responsibility). Discrimination begins from the time she is born and the prejudice continues until her death.
Reservations in Panchayats are worth the effort....because there women compete with people belonging to the same faith, speaking the same language and people who are as backward and underprivileged as she is. However in a cosmopolitan society that we live in, we need to give the right candidate the job, because if this is not done then we'll have women with political lineages occupying seats not really meant for them.
In the real world, detractors are waiting for women to falter and prove her wrong. And getting people without the right credentials onboard will result in women being tamed and subservient to the entire system.
Finally, let me leave you with this quote by Clara Boothe Luce, American playwright and politician, who advocates, "Because I am a woman, I must make unusual efforts to succeed. If I fail, no one will say, 'She doesn't have what it takes.' They will say, 'Women don't have what it takes.'"
Lastly all I can say is that we need to first change the mindset and bring about an attitudinal reform, which consequentially will translate into smooth and successful implementation of laws.
Women Should Learn About Their Personal Care
Women's hygiene, a very important matter which needs to be addressed. A subject, which women need to learn about. I have been learning about the different types of women's hygiene available, and believe me, there is a lot that us women don't know. For example, did you know that there are about 13 different types of sanitary pads available?, Not only that but most places which stock women's hygiene also do maternity pads and incontinence pads.
See there are many things which women do not know about their personal care, like for instance, what suits them best. They do not know, what is good quality, what is not, the different types of tampons which will suit different women. Now, I'm a woman myself, and I am only informing all women about this, because I have just recently learnt so much, I believe that they should know as well. What is the difference between a maxi-pad and ultra-pad? For those who didn't know, don't feel bad because a lot of other women didn't either. I shall tell you.
Maxi Pads, are thicker than ultra pads and come in four different types, regular, super, slender and long.
The Regular Maxi Pads are contoured to comfortably fit the shape of your body and is suitable for medium to heavy flow.
The Long Maxi Pads are thick and extra long for extra protection especially when you are asleep and for extra protection during the night.
And for those that may not know, a Super Maxi Pad, is thicker than a regular to give more protection, for those with medium to heavy flow.
A Slender Maxi Pad, is thicker than a regular, however it is slimmer, for those with light to medium flow.
See you don't have to wear, the first one you pick up, read the label. What suits YOU best? Which would you prefer? We are all different.
Now, Ultra Pads come in regular, Super, Super plus, and long, also all of these may or may not have wings. Hunt around, find the one which you will be more comfortable with. Now I am not going to go into the ultra pads, because I guess that you can probably guess which one's are which. However I will say one thing, regular is ultra thin, super is thin, super plus is thicker than super, and long, is for night times and for extra protection when you need it most.
Also did you know that there are 5 different types of tampons on the market?
For those of you lucky ones, there is the regular either with or without the applicator, this is for light to medium flow, the applicator makes it easier to put a tampon in, however the non-applicator is more comfortable and can be 100% cotton.
There is the Super Tampons, which are for those with medium to heavy flow and these tampons also come with or without an applicator. There is also a Super Plus tampon which can come with a non-applicator, made with 100% cotton and is for those with medium to heavy flow.
You also have those pads that you can wear everyday, which just lets you have a sense of security and lets you feel safe. The Ultra Thin Liner, is exactly what it says, the Tanga panty liner, is for those who want to wear sexy under wear like thongs, or french nickers, without anyone finding out that you are wearing protection. You also have a breathable liner, which again is, what it says. It allows you to breathe by being made from 100% cotton. A curved liner will be perfectly contoured to your body.
Most places which sell of these above products also sell intimate wipes for you too feel nice and fresh when you need it most, incontinence pads, nursing pads and maternity pads.
So next time you go out to buy your personal care products, think carefully, is that one really best for you? Think about your personal care products!
See there are many things which women do not know about their personal care, like for instance, what suits them best. They do not know, what is good quality, what is not, the different types of tampons which will suit different women. Now, I'm a woman myself, and I am only informing all women about this, because I have just recently learnt so much, I believe that they should know as well. What is the difference between a maxi-pad and ultra-pad? For those who didn't know, don't feel bad because a lot of other women didn't either. I shall tell you.
Maxi Pads, are thicker than ultra pads and come in four different types, regular, super, slender and long.
The Regular Maxi Pads are contoured to comfortably fit the shape of your body and is suitable for medium to heavy flow.
The Long Maxi Pads are thick and extra long for extra protection especially when you are asleep and for extra protection during the night.
And for those that may not know, a Super Maxi Pad, is thicker than a regular to give more protection, for those with medium to heavy flow.
A Slender Maxi Pad, is thicker than a regular, however it is slimmer, for those with light to medium flow.
See you don't have to wear, the first one you pick up, read the label. What suits YOU best? Which would you prefer? We are all different.
Now, Ultra Pads come in regular, Super, Super plus, and long, also all of these may or may not have wings. Hunt around, find the one which you will be more comfortable with. Now I am not going to go into the ultra pads, because I guess that you can probably guess which one's are which. However I will say one thing, regular is ultra thin, super is thin, super plus is thicker than super, and long, is for night times and for extra protection when you need it most.
Also did you know that there are 5 different types of tampons on the market?
For those of you lucky ones, there is the regular either with or without the applicator, this is for light to medium flow, the applicator makes it easier to put a tampon in, however the non-applicator is more comfortable and can be 100% cotton.
There is the Super Tampons, which are for those with medium to heavy flow and these tampons also come with or without an applicator. There is also a Super Plus tampon which can come with a non-applicator, made with 100% cotton and is for those with medium to heavy flow.
You also have those pads that you can wear everyday, which just lets you have a sense of security and lets you feel safe. The Ultra Thin Liner, is exactly what it says, the Tanga panty liner, is for those who want to wear sexy under wear like thongs, or french nickers, without anyone finding out that you are wearing protection. You also have a breathable liner, which again is, what it says. It allows you to breathe by being made from 100% cotton. A curved liner will be perfectly contoured to your body.
Most places which sell of these above products also sell intimate wipes for you too feel nice and fresh when you need it most, incontinence pads, nursing pads and maternity pads.
So next time you go out to buy your personal care products, think carefully, is that one really best for you? Think about your personal care products!
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