Another interesting science fact: (Thanks for making me think of it, GB)
We are biologically designed to have a slight aversion to the scent of someone of the opposite gender, when they are too genetically similar to us. Nature's way of keeping us dipping into the mutation pool, it seems.
Pre-ejaculate immediately prior to ejaculation is alkaline (and, thus, contains the greatest concentration of semen of all pre-ejaculate), because it helps to neutralize the "hostility" of the acidic womb, thus giving little swimmers a fighting chance.
Interestingly, earlier pre-ejactulate tends to be more acidic, as is the final increment of ejaculatory fluid (both due to prostatic activity). Scientists speculate that it is an evolutionary trait, and is designed to help to eliminate (kill) sperm from another donor, thus increasing the chances of fertilization of the current male's sperm.
A white bikini with bamboo leaves and stalks on it. Sunning by the pool=a hard day's work (only cos' I was white as a ghost).
I'm not against it for other people, but I never have. Firstly, I've just had enough bad experiences when men I've KNOWN turning out to be crazy, I cringe to think how crazy a stranger might be.
Secondly, I don't go anywhere where I'd have the opportunity to meet someone like that, even if I WAS interested in doing so. I'm not into bars or clubs.
It depends on my lover's skill...or if the kids are around.
Apparently, even when I'm trying to be quiet, they have heard, though. Our master bedroom is on the first floor, with the family room right on the other side. I really didn't anticipate that problem when we bought the house. :/
I have to admit: if the grammar is bad, I just cannot get into it. The same goes for news stories. I hate seeing how lazy/uneducated reporters have become. They're lucky to have a job these days, too; how can they be so nonchalant about it?
I certainly don't claim to be a grammar wiz (I'm sure there are a few overlooked issues with some of my own stories; admittedly, I don't proof-read enough!), but if it's just horrendously incorrect in grammar, or the writing is really broken and does not flow, I have to move on.
I know a lot of people say that they just never really learned it in school. Come on. I moved to 16 different schools in secondary school. I never took grammar formerly (but I took both Civics and Biology twice lol). By the time I went to college, I didn't need to; I'd taught myself. So, there's no excuse for bad grammar, IMO. Buy yourself some grammar books and teach yourself. That's what I did (how well I did remains debatable lol).
Depends on if my friend has expressed any sexual interest in me, and whether I feel the same.
Confidence, sensitivity. I love when a man is confident and open-minded in his sexuality, but is also keenly aware of his partner's needs. I love a man who is willing to explore, and allow me to please him...being willing to let go of any possible hangups, and just trust me enough to enjoy every aspect of our time together.
What is an absolute no-no for you, sexually?
Yes. (As long as he has a brain in his head. Otherwise, the other has no real appeal.)
Details, details, details! I think details are definitely important. It's the delivery of the details that can make or break a story, though!
I find that, overwhelmingly, of all the messages I receive from people about my stories, they almost always compliment on how detailed they are. But it can be tricky because, in writing, one of the biggest challenges is in the giving of information. If done incorrectly, it can easily disrupt the flow of the story. Left out, though, you may confuse your readers or, even worse, fail to capture their interest.
The best advice I could give to a writer is to consider how they might describe a detail of the story to someone who cannot see it. I really enjoy the use of analogy and metaphor in describing things, but not everyone feels comfortable using them.
I let things build and build, then let off some steam, and all is well again. Never hold a grudge, never stay angry.
To what thought or image did you last masturbated?
Stoke his fire BIG time. ;)
A perfectly fitted, just-below-the-knee-length black pencil skirt. It is a bit high-waisted, and it's my version of the perfect pair of jeans. I can dress it up with cashmere twinset, pearls and heels, or down with a t-shirt and flip flops. It fits me perfectly and always keeps its shape.
I probably own 20 or more black pencil skirts, but this one fits the best. I think the others were just rehearsals for the real one.
This is a great question. I think there are lots of causes for this "phenomenon", and they are convoluted.
Firstly, in developmental psychology, it is an accepted standard that females develop, maturationally, much more quickly than their male counterparts. Hence, an 18 year old woman would have the maturity, psychoemotively, of a man of 23 or so. This explains the smaller variances in age in dating.
There are certainly women who religiously date men much older than them, and that might be indicative of a lack of father figure, or perhaps motivated by something else. Some women enjoy older men because they seem to appreciate their women more. Some are more financially secure, and know what they want in life. Some consider older men to be more passionate and considerate lovers etc. There are myriad reasons why some women might prefer to date only older men, but it's not unique to women. There are men who will only date (insert adjective here) women. I think this has something to do with their comfort level. It also tends to relate back to their earliest positive sexual experience (at least, this is what we see clinically).
Personally, I have dated both younger and older men. My husband is 20 years older than me. At the time I became friends with him, I'd been dating a world-ranked kickboxing champion who was 7 years younger than me for two years (we didn't break up because of my husband, if anyone thought that). I guess I feel age doesn't factor into it at all, for me at least. My husband is brilliant, compassionate, generous, considerate, funny, and a million other adjectives (all positive). Do I lament the fact that, most likely, I will live longer than him? Absolutely. But any time I get with him is better than decades with someone who is younger but not in tune with, and accepting of, who I really am.
My first serious boyfriend. We were both virgins. He stalked me for 15 years afterward!
As humans, we have a love-hate relationship with age. We are also extremely ageist, though, which is sad. I think the more experiences you go through in life, the more you chill, because part of what makes us afraid of things in life is the unknown. It can be harrowing not to know what to expect; hence, wisdom with age. The more you experience, the more confident you are about dealing with the tribulations life throws at you.
Older people will always feel like younger people are making foolish decisions, because they cannot relate anymore...they know too much now. As the saying goes, "Youth is wasted on the young". Personally, what irritates me about youth is the misguided arrogance of thinking they know so much. The more you know, the more you realize how little you know, right? But I'm sure I thought I knew everything when I was younger, too. It is ignorant bravado that keeps us from becoming frozen with fear when we are younger. If we knew everything that we know as we get older, we wouldn't do a lot of things that end up teaching us the life lessons we need in the first place.
Bravado, then wisdom. It's this transition that keeps us going and growing, from cradle to grave.
I'm friends with my exes, and have had a FWP relationship before. For me, it worked out well. It got a little passionate there for a bit, but it was a lot of fun, and we are still friends.
I HAVE to be really fond of the person I'm with, anyhow, so it stands to reason they'd be a good friend before they become my lover.
