10 Things Men Wish Women Knew About Sex

Freud called female sexuality “the dark continent”; if that’s true, male sexuality could qualify as the dark planet. But when it comes to sex, guys are simple, right? Not true. The bedroom is one of the great stages of male performance, and as such, what you see and hear is typically the role, not the reality. It’s no wonder, in trying to please the actor, a woman loses sight of a guy’s true identity. Here are 10 “unmasking” facts you may want to know:

1. We Respond to Praise
It’s believed that men are so consumed by our libido that we have no self-consciousness surrounding sex. But men are no different from women when it comes to compliments as catalysts for sexual confidence. This praise can be delivered before reaching the bedroom (give us the once-over and tell us how buff we look), and after (give us the once-over and tell us how buff we look naked). Along those lines, men worry about the size of their guts (and other measurable organs), their hair (or lack thereof) and other attributes. Try to be extra affirming about those sensitivities.

How to Hire the Right Babysitter for Your Family

Choosing a babysitter is not easy. If you are one of the lucky ones, you might have family or a close network of friends close by to help care for your children when you need to have some time away. But even if you do have a helpful community, there will still be times in your parenting life when you need to hire a sitter.
First, consider the time of day or night that you need your sitter and

Personal Lubes for Hotter Sex

Call it the Goldilocks rule of great sex: When it comes to lubrication, too much or too little can cause your sack session to flop. But when there's just the right amount, it boosts below-the-belt sensations. "Lubrication is your body's way of telling you that you're turned on," says Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Yale University School of Medicine. "You can't have comfortable or successful sex without it."

Every woman lubricates differently—there's no "normal" amount of wetness—and most women should be able to tell when they're good

Shop Your Shape: The Best Lingerie

Straight Silhouette

 
 
A lacy bandeau and hip-slung briefs create womanly curves. 

4 Easy Hair Cheats for When You're in a Rush

Are you always in a rush? I am, especially when it comes to my hair and makeup. Luckily, I've come up with four easy hair cheats to get me out the door in a flash without looking like a disheveled mess.
1. Bobby Pin TwistsGrowing out your bangs? Limp, lifeless hair hanging in your face? Friends, let me introduce you to bobby pin twists. If your hair looks like a stringy, unfinished mess, just run a boar bristle brush through it to detangle first. Once smooth, grab a 1- to 1.5-inch lock of hair at the temple, twist it between your fingers, and then secure it with a bobby pin or two behind your ear or the crown of your head. You can

How to Pluck and Shape Your Eyebrows

In junior high school, I all but plucked my eyebrows into thin barely there lines. I'd like to think it was all the rage in 1993, but the truth is, not a single one of us knew what we were doing.
Sadly, by the time I recognized the severity of my barely there brows, the damage had been done. Try as I have over the years, I was never able to grow them back. For the last 10 years, I’ve worn thick, blunt bangs that I trim to eyebrow length every two weeks, but occasionally (especially in the summer) wear my

How to Reinvent Fashion Classics

Classic items are timeless and ageless — think simple black blazers, sheath dresses, white button-down shirts, bootcut jeans, tailored trousers, riding boots, pencil skirts, denim jackets, pointy toed pumps, Audrey Hepburn inspired dresses and trench coats.

Here’s the secret: A classic item can be the key element to a totally trendy ensemble. As with most things fashion and style, it’s not nearly as much about the item itself as it is about how you style it. Combine it with unexpected pieces, or match it with interesting accessories and footwear. You can even reinvent a classic item by dramatically changing your own hairstyle or choice of eyewear. After all, your hair and specs are your most important accessories!
Let’s take a few classics out of their comfort zones:

Sheath DressTone down the formal integrity by adding an arty layering piece or men’s necktie. Take a plain