Men Tips

posted by iranat on Sep 28

According to general statistic one out of ten patients with eating disorders is a man. That means that men are 10% of all eating disorders suffers, but according to the opinions of many experts the number could even be higher.

The problem with men is that they are reluctant to come and complain about their problems and hide their problems longer than women do. All these make it hard to show an accurate statistic for male-sufferers.
Clinicians agree that diagnosing anorexia and bulimia in men is more difficult than it is in women despite identical behaviours.

Men are also much more likely to be diagnosed with depression associated with appetite disturbances.
A large proportion of men suffering from eating disorders are athletes. There is a tendency among male-athletes to diet or avoid certain foods in order to achieve a target weight or body image.

Other occupations which are prone to developing eating disorders are horse racing, modelling, dancing, distance running and driving.

The lack of visibility of eating disorders in men means a number of things.

First, men don’t discuss anorexia-bulimia problems and they don’t share their information with other men. Most of them think that the topic is a female issue.

Second, men associate beauty with body mass, muscle bulge and definition, not weight loss. For many men admitting that they have an eating disorder can undermine their masculinity. This makes men keep their secret about their eating problems to themselves if they have one.

Third, men think that society expects them to be tough and seeking help for emotional problems (especially something related to food) makes many males feel uncomfortable, so they don’t do it. Nevertheless, the statistic shows that:

- About 3% of men diet all the time or at least ten times a year.
- About 10-14% of young men deliberately vomit after meals in order to control weight and/or relief their stressful feelings.

- Up to 21% of men have history of binge eating (when they binge food to moderate their emotions).

The latest studies also showed that psychologically male eating disorders are similar to female eating disorders. They both have similar emotional grounds and start for similar reasons.

What are the kind of strategies we can use for prevention and early intervention of male eating disorders?

1. We should recognise that eating disorders do not discriminate on the basis of gender and men can be affected the same as women.

2. We need to learn about the warning signs of eating disorders in men: weight fluctuations, extreme concerns about weight and body image, general withdrawal from others, extreme fussiness regarding eating certain foods, mood swings, frequent measurements of their own body and weight, counting calories and reading food labels, overexercising and the like.

3. We must understand that certain activities and professions (being an athlete, actor, dancer, jockey etc.) put men at risk of developing eating disorders.

4. We should talk with young men about cultural attitudes to “masculinity” and how it is portrayed by media.

5. Encourage male’s involvement in traditional “non-masculine” activities such as shopping, laundry, and cooking.

6. Demonstrate our respect for gay men.

7. Should never emphasise body size or shape as an indication of a man’s worth or identity as a man.

8. We should confront others who try to tease men who do not meet traditional cultural expectation for masculinity.

9. As parents and teachers we should listen carefully what young men are saying about their feelings and emotions and take them seriously.

10. All fathers should understand their important role in the prevention of eating problems in their sons by not degrading them if they are not interested in sport or other so called manly events.

To conclude, male eating disorders are an important issue nowadays. Understanding, talking openly about these problems will help enormously to fight it. Encourage men to talk and share their experiences will be the first important step to overcoming it.

Dr Irina Webster MD is the Director of Eating Disorder Institute. She is an author of many books and a public speaker. To read about eating disorders books go to http://www.eating-disorders-books.com

posted by akalloh on Sep 28

Do you reach orgasm faster than you can say, “God”? Many men dread this situation, and with good reason. Cumming too early or too fast robs you and your partner of the pleasure that sexual intercourse can give. Premature ejaculation is believed to be the most common sexual complaint of couples. About 29 percent of men are reportedly bothered by these episodes.

There are many reasons why a man “cums” too fast. Biologically, men experience climax much earlier than women. They do so 2-3 minutes after penetration, in contrast to women who take their time (about 12-14 minutes). Likewise, there are also psychological factors that bring about premature ejaculation. These include guilt, anxiety (lack of experience), or fear of sexually transmitted infections, potential pregnancy, etc. Older men are also known to be able to control their ejaculation as compared with their younger counterparts. They credit it to their experience.

So, how can you control yourself from ejaculating too quickly? One way is to exercise your PC (pubococcygeus) muscle, which is the primary “sexual muscle” that forms part of the pelvis. The PC muscle is largely involved with sexual functions such as ejaculation and orgasm. With regular exercise, this muscle can provide firmer and larger erections, powerful ejaculations and more intense climaxes.

So where is this muscle located? Try stopping the flow of your urine midway. The PC muscle, located between the anus and scrotum, is the one you contracts when you try to stop the flow of your urine.

How to go about exercising your PC muscles? Try clenching and releasing your PC muscle in ten-second periods. Perform three sets of this. Take a breather. Now, try the clench-and-release technique for five seconds. Perform ten sets of this. This time, try tightening the muscle for 30 seconds and relaxing for 30 seconds. Perform three sets of this.

This exercise is rather simple and easy to perform. You can do it by yourself - just about anytime and anywhere. You don’t need any device or contraption to exercise your PC muscle. But, like all exercise regimens, you need to commit to a routine devotedly. Famous porn stars, with explosive cumshots, are even rumored to perform these exercises faithfully.

So next time you and your partner are making love, try to go inside her and pause for awhile. Don’t move for several seconds; then try tightening and relaxing your PC muscle.

You also have to keep in mind that different women also prefer different types of sex. Some prefer the long and sensual approach; while others favor the pound-pound-pound approach. It’s always better to know your partner’s preference so that you can both enjoy an intimate sexual fun.

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posted by peteekizian on Sep 26

Do you want to be clued in to the latest in men’s fashion, from styles to colors and designs and patterns? Do you want to be in the know when it comes to the fall/winter, spring/summer collections by the most well know designers out there?

These trends are here today, gone tomorrow, but with a little work, you can develop a taste for coming up with simply brilliant combinations of men’s clothing during each season, by mixing the best colors, styles and patterns and matching them. Also, knowing the designers and their styles will help you choose the best tailoring designs and clothing straight off the racks.

Here are some Points Follow:

o Before doing anything, ask yourself how often you wear these suits. If you wear them often enough, then its best to have many sets of suits so you can wear the one you like best on a given occasion.

o This leads to suit rotation in every week. Also, it is important that you keep in mind that every suit needs at least a day off after being worn to keep it from wearing out too quickly.

o There are two sides to everything as always. Having a lot of suits will give you the benefit of being able to choose the one you like best on a particular day and try out amazing combinations of dresses and styles and colors. On the other hand, a limited number of suits would be suitable for those with a more traditional and classic bent of mind.

o Men’s suits should be worn and bought depending on two factors: how well they go with your lifestyle and how often you’ll wear them.

o For instance, if you’re going to go to an evening function, then its best to go for darker shades and not lighter ones. Some good dark shades for this sort of occasion include navy blue and charcoal gray. This is only in case you’re buying suits for attending functions and the like.

o Men’s dress shirts can really change the entire look of the man wearing it for the better, or enhance his already great personality and looks. The right colors and styles will see to it that the man’s build and body structure is complemented and his face seems all the more attractive. Also the duller suits look better with the right kind of shirt on.

o There is a wrong notion that men’s dress shirts are all the same or similar in their looks. The only people who say this are the ones who do not pay adequate attention to the details on the shirts. This way, they are never sure as to whether the shirt is of a fine quality or a style that sets it apart from the other run of the mill material.

o But the truth is the dress shirts do not have to be so dull and similar in looks and style and of course, colors. Through inventive techniques of coupling together the right fabrics and patterns along with titillating colors, you could have a winner of a shirt in your hands, complete with detailed collars, buttons and cuffs.

Detailing will see to it that your shirt stands out from the rest and that you will spot the best ones in both off rack and bespoke shirts. Tailor-made shirts can be more fun, because there is no end to how much you can customize and come up with brand new styles. The funny aspect of wearing the same shirt is no shirt will feel and look identical on two different men. Because the build of the body, as well as the personality, all see to it that the men stand apart and look good in their own rights. It’s important to remember to try out different styles, different combinations and see which ones work for you. A clean well pressed shirt is almost always a winner from the get go. And if the wearer is a businessman, then business dress apparels replete with a tight, firm make and a soft fabric reflects the business man’s corporate status and attitude brilliantly.

Simon Johnnson is the director of content for Executive Gift Shoppe. They feature a large selection of men’s gifts like golf gifts, pocket watches and business card holders .

posted by artgib on Sep 25

Barry was a pitcher from junior high through high school and into college before he was drafted by the army during the Vietnam war. He leveraged his ability as an okay pitcher to avoid going overseas by keeping his unit winning games. The commanding officer didn’t want to lose him so he kept him out of combat to face his baseball competitors.

Neil collected baseball cards and carefully packed them in special boxes in their original wrappers however, the aroma of sweet bubble gum wafted from the boxes each time he opened them. Neil loved the game even though he spent a great deal of his youth in the leagues sitting on the bench, he was the first string’s greatest cheerleader.

Kenny was a shortstop and followed the careers of ernie banks, pee wee reese, Phil Rizzuto and of course, Cal Ripken, Jr. To date, his favorite is Cal because they shared the same birthday and they were both raised in Maryland. Although Kenny lives 3,320 miles from Baltimore, his favorite team is the Baltimore Orioles.

Each of these men have a special place in their heart for baseball and follow their favorite teams and leagues throughout the season to the ultimate games of the World Series. And each season, each one of these passionate fans of baseball has an urge to pick up a glove, a ball and swing a bat. Each swing brings back a flood of victorious memories, embarrassing moments, the hits and catches, the misses and flaws in a play. These moments stay with them.

So, while they dream of the past, they can relive their dreams and join seasoned coaches from professional baseball teams for a rigorous weekend of men’s senior baseball. It’s not just a fantasy, it’s reality. Now, men past their prime can actually stand head to head with a well known pitching coach and get pointers on batting and making plays.

At the camp for men’s senior baseball, each day focuses on workouts and strategies just like a professional team at summer camp. It’s a great opportunity to finally learn how to curve the ball just right. Learn what could have been accomplished by making a small change in stance, posture or delivery. Any nuance or slight change could make a difference in batting, pitching, fielding. But the best experience of all is to make a passion or a dream into reality.

Pro Ball Baseball Clinic (http://www.pro-ball.com/) is about men’s senior baseball. Art Gib is a freelance writer.

posted by peteekizian on Sep 23

When given an option to choose a formal shirt for themselves, most men will go for white. The color white is a powerful color for men and sets an impression wherever it’s worn, and can be paired with both formal and casual trousers. A white shirt worn with a bright colored tie creates a different look altogether. Despite white shirts being the most popular choice among men, you need to look at other colors too. The complexion of men plays a pivotal role in choosing the colors that he should wear. For example, if you are fair complexioned, you can experiment with brighter colors as white shirts will make you look pale.

o White colored shirts are a wardrobe basic for every man; but you can experiment with the texture of the shirts to keep it in sync with your complexion. If you want to stick to white, you can go for the Herringbone white shirts or the Twill white shirts that enhances the look of the basic white color.

o Moving away from white, you can also choose from monochromatic, solid colored shirts. These have to be chosen in keeping with the complexion and hair color. The next impressive color that all men should possess is blue. Blue, with its dark, rich hues adds to the look of any business apparel. The different shades of blue can go with the various skin tones, but the best shades would be darker or semi dark ones. Blue looks best on far men who have dark hair, you can go with almost any shades and variations of the color. On the other hand, men with light colored hair look better in lighter shades of blue that compliment their hair color.

o Men with a keen sense of fashion can make a bold fashion statement with colors like pink, red or orange which are essentially feminine colors. These colors look good on fair skinned men. These colors are for the fashion conscious, but they are not so versatile and will probably last you only one season.

o Men who have a bronze or olive complexion, and with brown hair can go with tan colored shirts. Tan shades looks especially good when worn in a layered way; which means you’ll have to pair a tan shirt with a dark brown blazer in order to complete the look. Related colors are yellow and gold which can be worn by men with fair skin and light colored hair. These two colors enhance the fair skin color and can be paired with dark blue blazers. To create a subtler look, yellow shirts can be worn under a gray business suit.

In order of preference, white still reigns men’s wardrobes. Blue is definitely the next favorite, followed by the more opaque colors like green, yellow, pink and tan. We suggest that men’s wardrobes should have the more solid colors like blue or tan apart from the usual white. These are semi formal colors but blend perfectly with the decorum of business lunches and meetings.

Simon Johnnons is the director of content for Executive Gift Shoppe. They feature a large selection of men’s gifts like wallets, pocket watches and cufflinks .