"If you’re gonna have pizza with someone else, what do you have to do? You gotta talk about what you want. Even if you’re going to have the same pizza you always have, you say, ‘We getting the usual?’ Just a check in. And square, round, thick, thin, stuffed crust, pepperoni, stromboli, pineapple — none of those are wrong; variety in the pizza model doesn’t come with judgment. So ideally when the pizza arrives, it smells good, looks good, it’s mouthwatering. Wouldn’t it be great if we had that kind of anticipation before sexual activity, if it stimulated all our senses, not just our genitals but this whole-body experience. And what’s the goal of eating pizza? To be full, to be satisfied. That might be different for different people; it might be different for you on different occasions. Nobody’s like ‘You failed, you didn’t eat the whole pizza.’"
— NY Times: Teaching Good Sex (via ffolkthepainaway)
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My Rocky Relationship with Tobacco - Part 2 (By: Araf)
AGE: 19
Dear Diary,
This year is really something. Not only have I finished the first year of university, but also I am moving into my own apartment. Being 19 is awesome but a lot of responsibilities as well. Taxes, budgeting, academics, sports, work—when did the world get so crazy? Everything’s gotten expensive too, such as food, clothes, rent, tuition, booze and cigarettes. Oh yea, I’ve turned into a “smoker”. My friends keep on bugging me about the stupidity of smoking and that they don’t like the smell of it on my clothes. I don’t have self control to stop, because I flip out if I don’t get a smoke when I want it. I’m also looking into getting a new car, something not too crazy and definitely not too expensive. I’ll have to watch how much I spend on cigarettes though. They definitely take a big bite on your wallet. Maybe my friends are right that I should quit smoking!
My Rocky Relationship with Tobacco-Part 1
Age 13 By Seemi
Dear Diary,
Happy new year! My dad took me to see Rango, the new lizard movie, today. It was really funny! At one point, I was laughing so hard I squirted water from my nose! Dad pointed out the scene where the villain is seen smoking a cigarette and explained on the way home that it was just a silly movie scene. In real life, your lungs absorb the smoke and begin to rot…I wish grandma would make it her new year’s resolution to quit. I don’t want anything to happen to her.
I have two new-year’s resolutions of my own. One is to make the hockey team. My parents are helping me by making only healthy food and taking me to the local rink to practice every weekend. Something funny happened the last time we went. As I told you, I’m going to have a baby sister soon. Well, we were leaving the rink and there were people smoking inside. My parents told me that the smoke is really bad for my sister, but my Mom didn’t want to be rude and tell these people to stop smoking. We had to find another exit which took us half an hour to find and we were already really tired from skating.
Ever since my Dad pointed out the smoking scene I realize that a lot of people smoke around me. I asked Dad that if smoking is so bad for you, why do people smoke? He said that for most of them it’s an addiction and they find it difficult to stop. I don’t think I would ever start smoking because I love playing hockey and I don’t want to run out of breath and start coughing. That’s all I have to say for now, there’s a hockey game on right now: The Habs versus the Toronto Maple Leafs. Don’t worry I’ll update you on who wins!
Awesome! Now that you’re all equipped with the anti-UV protection, it’s time to show it off! This weekend our city gives you a great free opportunity to do it. The annual Doors Open Toronto event is on this Saturday and Sunday, so some of the city’s most interesting and significant buildings will be open to public. Have you ever walked by a place wishing you could take peak of what’s inside? Maybe it’s on this year’s Doors Open list, and if not, your suggestions are welcome. Just check out the event’s website for more information:
http://www.toronto.ca/doorsopen2012/
Don’t forget to stay healthy and hydrated. And have a wonderful weekend!
With the summer months coming in, I’ve seen hundreds of super cute sunglasses out there - and I want them all! What I was really interested to learn recently though is that there is a lot more to sunglasses than just a fashion statement. Sunglasses are there to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful effects.
Here’s what you should look for when picking out the right pair. It doesn’t matter how expensive the pair is- most cheaper sunglasses can fit the bill perfectly too:
a) Complete UVA/UVB Protection: What’s that all about anyway? According to this article, cataracts are just one of the many ways UV rays can harm your eyes. Look for lenses that say they block 99%-100% of UVA and UVB rays.
b) The Right Fit: Most people try to look for a comfortable fit anyway, but experts say you should pick one that fits close your face without hurting or pinching so that light can’t hit your face from overhead. Also, bigger sunglasses are considered better for being able to block out more sunlight.
c) Choose the right hue: There are many colour options for lenses out there, but often yellow or rose coloured tints can make it harder to see traffic lights (for all your drivers out there)! Pick a hue that allow you to see colours clearly.
And it goes without mention, pick the pair of sunglasses that make you feel like your best self!
Toronto: SlutWalk is happening again this year on Friday, May 25th 2012. ”SlutWalk Toronto began as a small Toronto idea in 2011 to fight back against victim-blaming and sex-shaming around sexual violence and has since spread to over 200 cities around the world.”
Check out the Facebook Event page this amazingly empowering event to for more information and learn about ways to support the cause.
