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Practice Your Hand Job Skills With the Shake Weight

Franky — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:30:23 +0000

Ladies, now you can lose weight and improve your handjob skills with this revolutionary new exercise device; the Shake Weight.

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Practice Your Hand Job Skills With the Shake Weight is a post from Muff Slap, a men's online lifestyle magazine.

17 Fantastic Facts About Bacon

Franky — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:00:23 +0000

Bacon has been called the candy meat – it’s decadent, rich, and indulgent. Cured and crispy, bacon has been a favorite for centuries. Whether you like it with eggs, tossed on a salad, dressing up a burger, or even dipped in chocolate, there’s a bacon treat for everyone. With “baconmania” in full swing, let’s take a moment to appreciate all facets of the best part of the pig.

[Via: Online Schools]

17 Fantastic Facts About Bacon is a post from Muff Slap, a men's online lifestyle magazine.

Drug Abuse in America

Franky — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:00:30 +0000

Bringing you another great infographic from our friends over at Online Schools showing a graphical breakdown of drug abuse in America. So sit back, snort a line, chug a bottle of NyQuil, and read on!

Drug Abuse in America is a post from Muff Slap, a men's online lifestyle magazine.

10 Hangover Cures That Work!

Bravo — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:00:23 +0000

Photo Credit: Laffaff

Hangovers are your body’s way of punishing you for a fun night. They range from general malaise to a brutal body crushing agony complete with violent stomach upset. For some it can take a few hours to a few days to get over one, and each time will make you swear you’re never drinking like that again. But what causes a hangover?

A hangover happens because your body has become dehydrated and depleted of vitamins necessary to function. Large amounts of water are necessary to help the body filter out alcohol, and unless you’re drinking it during the night, your body will make you pay for it in the morning. While the best cure for a hangover is to not overindulge in alcohol, there are ways to help cure it when you do.

10. Hair of the Dog

Not the wisest of hangover cures, but a little of the hair of the dog can help stave off the inevitable hangover when you get up. This is not recommended of course, but if you’re already home for the day and don’t mind that you’re going to feel far worse later, go ahead and have another beer as a wake up drink.

9. Water

Water replenishes the body after a night of drinking and can help to alleviate headaches and hangovers. While you’re drinking at night, drink water between drinks. this will help lessen the hangover the next day. Waking up and hitting the water can get things moving again.

8. Sports Drinks

Like water, sports drinks replenish the body after being dehydrated. Sports drinks work by adding electrolytes and salt back to the body after a night of drinking. Drinking them before sleeping can help reduce the hangover in the morning but if that’s not possible, they can help once you do wake up. For the best hangover reduction, drink at least 64oz of a sports drink before sleeping.

7. Pain Medicines

While these should never be taken while drinking because of the risk of liver damage, over the counter pain medicines such as Tylenol or Excedrin can help ease the headaches that come with hangovers. Some of these pain medicines may contain caffeine, and can help you be more alert.

6. Take A Hike

Or a walk, or hit the gym. A good hard sweat can really help shake off a hangover. This is not always the nicest option if you really feel miserable, but exercise can help you to sweat off the damage done the night before. The bonus to this cure is that you’ll be drinking a lot of water or sports drinks with it and that can really help you get through the hangover.

5. Vitamins

Like water and sports drinks, taking vitamins helps replenish what you stripped from your body by drinking. High doses of vitamins such as powdered “pick me up” formulas offer a quick shot of vitamins to get your body functioning again. These should not be used regularly at high doses as it can cause long term liver or kidney damage but for a quick hangover cure, B6 and B12 supplements can really help.

4. Food

If you’re fighting nausea, food definitely won’t seem like the best cure for a hangover but if you went to bed on an empty stomach it can definitely help. Even simple saltine crackers can help ease the nausea of a hangover. Why food helps is based on a simple fact – if you drank all night and didn’t eat anything your blood sugar will drop, giving you one mean headache in the morning. If nausea isn’t a factor, a proper meal can help to cure a hangover. Popular choices for the morning after are spicy foods, which can disrupt pain sensations to the head by giving a distraction in addition to fueling the body, and carbs, which help the body get moving again by delivering a quick burst of energy.

3. Caffeine

This one is a mixed bag. Caffeine can artificially help wake you up and get you moving but it is a diuretic and will make you more dehydrated in the long run. Caffeine can help with the headache to an extent but it should be used as a step on the way to replenishing lost fluids with water or sports drinks.

2. Ginger

Not the redhead – good old ginger root. Ginger can help quell nausea and make you feel better. It can be brewed as tea, assuming you can stand up long enough. If standing isn’t possible, ginger ale works as well.

1. Sleep

You don’t want to just sleep in to cure your hangover – you’ll need to eat and drink before you roll back over. Even a glass of water and some toast before going back to sleep can help!

10 Hangover Cures That Work! is a post from Muff Slap, a men's online lifestyle magazine.

How to Party, and Wake up Hangover Free

Bravo — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:00:16 +0000

You know its bound to happen. It’s a Wednesday night and your friends show up and convince you to go out drinking with them. Yes you work the next day, but you only once, right? You also know that when they say “Just a few drinks,” it really means “Let’s go out and see if we can out drink everyone at the club.” Before you indulge in your weekday binge, there’s a few things to do before, during, and after your night out to wake up hangover free.

Eat something before you go out

Before going out, make sure you’ve had something to eat, preferably some carbohydrates. Drinking on an empty stomach is never a good idea. By having a fully tummy, you’ll slow down the absorption of the alcohol, and reduce the effects of the alcohol. It is also a good idea to eat a little while you are drinking. Believe it or not, French fries are a good choice.

Take you multivitamins

It’s always good to take multivitamins on a daily basis, especially when you’re headed out for a big night on the town. Drinking alcohol drains the nutrients in your body; consuming vitamins will help you reduce this loss.

Drink a lot of water

One of the main reasons you feel so crappy after a night out on the town, is dehydration. That massive headache? Lack of water in your system caused it. Drink water before you go out. Drink water while you are out. Drink water when you get home, before falling into bed. Did I mention to make sure you drink plenty of water?

Don’t mix your alcohols

What ever your poison of choice is for the night, stick to it like a religion. Is it going to be a vodka, beer, or a wine night? Pick one, and don’t drift off the path of glory. There used to be a myth that you could drink “up” but not “down”. Going from beer to wine to whiskey will not keep a hangover at bay.

Avoid mixers

Women tend to get more hangovers than men; not because they can’t handle their booze as well, but because they tend to order the sweet, froofy drinks. They go down much smoother, so you end up drinking more. Anything with carbonation will speed up absorption.

Know Your Drinks

Different alcohols affect people differently. Know how your body responds to what you are drinking, and stick to the ones that you handle best. Don’t go drinking tequila if you know you will end up with your head in a toilet just because it makes you a great dancer.

Sports Drinks

Along with dehydration, alcohol drains your body of electrolytes. Put a bottle of your favorite sports drink on your bedside table and drink at least half of it before falling asleep. Drink the other half when you wake up during the night, and you’ll feel much better in the morning.

Get Up and Get Going

Set the alarm for a bit earlier than usual. Don’t just hit the snooze button when it goes off; get up and do some type of exercise. Sure you will feel like something the dog dragged in at first, you may even get a bit queasy, but after a bit of exercise and sweating, you will feel a lot better. After all, exercising stimulates numerous brain chemicals that may leave you feeling much happier then when you woke up.

The occasional party night is inevitable. Try to keep it to nights when you have no responsibilities in the morning, recover is key. When you just have to go out and get up early, be smart about it and do a follow a few of the suggestions here to avoid a massive hangover and function properly the next day.

How to Party, and Wake up Hangover Free is a post from Muff Slap, a men's online lifestyle magazine.

A Brief Guide to Boogers

Franky — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:30:18 +0000

For all you nose pickers out there, our good friends over at Online Schools put together this handy graphic providing you with absolutly everything you need to know about boogers. Find out exactly how many people pick their nose every day or how a booger is formed or even how much Scarlett Joahansson’s boogers sell for on eBay. Enjoy!

A Brief Guide to Boogers is a post from Muff Slap, a men's online lifestyle magazine.

The Battle Between Electric Shavers and Regular Razor Blades

Bravo — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:00:31 +0000

Photo Credit: Kishore Photography

Whether you have a thick beard and a five o’clock shadow starting at noon, or you could go days without shaving, most men have contemplated the decision to use electric shavers or regular razor blades. At some point in time, all men have tried both options to see what works best for them. Deciding on whether you will use an electric shaver or regular razor is usually a tough decision and takes years of clinical research before deciding which option is the best for you.

There are many advantages and disadvantages to both options. When choosing the best option for you, its a good idea to consider what works best for you. It seems like it would be a simple question to answer for yourself but the advantages and disadvantages to each can be difficult to decide. Consider how many options you have to choose from when buying a shaver, that lets you know how many different options other people are considering when they make their choice.

Electric Shavers – Pros and Cons

The obvious advantage to an electric shaver is the ease of use. Most electric shavers can be charged and work wirelessly, which adds to its ease of use. Another advantage of an electric razor is speed. You can quickly turn on your shaver and begin shaving without the preparation time needed when using a regular razor. There are also disadvantages to electric razors. When purchasing an electric razor, you may be surprised at how pricey some models can be. Some people have a hard time justifying the long term investment of an electric razor. Electric razor, for the most part, don’t shave as closely as an electric razor. Electric razors can also cause razor burn on your neck if you have sensitive skin.

Regular Shaves – Pros and Cons

Regular shavers have their advantages and disadvantages as well. Regular razors cut closer than an electric razor and offer a smoother shave. If you have sensitive skin, a regular razor can actually be better for your skin and reduce razor burn. Regular shavers can provide a slightly better look and feel than an electric razor. The immediate cost for choosing a regular is much more reduced compared to an electric razor, although over time the cost should equalize. Regular shavers require more time to shave in the morning and require shaving cream and lather time. You have to be more careful when shaving with a regular razor than you do with an electric shaver to prevent cutting yourself.

Most people are loyal to their own type of shaving preference, but they have usually come to their conclusion after experimenting with both options and choosing what was best for them. Weigh your options and make the choice that suits you best.

The Battle Between Electric Shavers and Regular Razor Blades is a post from Muff Slap, a men's online lifestyle magazine.

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Rio Prostitutes Concerned about City Revamp for World Cup & Olympics

Bravo — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:00:59 +0000

Photo Credit: Zimbio

Most Brazilians are proud and excited that their country will soon be hosting two of the most prestigious sporting events in the world: the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Not only will these events bring attention and revenue to the country, but they will also spur the rejuvenation of some rundown communities in Brazil, and especially in its capital, Rio de Janeiro.

While the 2014 World Cup will be played in 12 different Brazilian cities, the final match of the tournament will be played in Maracanã Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro. Rio will also be the official host city for the 2016 Olympics. Efforts have already begun to revitalize the city, and these efforts are expected to intensify as the events draw nearer. The Federation of Industries of Rio De Janeiro, the city’s business association, has projected that $250 billion in both public and private money will be invested in the city in the next six years in order to prepare it for its spot on the world stage.

Not everyone in Rio, however, is looking forward to the changes planned for the city. Those who work in Vila Mimosa, Rio’s biggest open-air red-light district, are particularly unhappy. Many of the 3,500 prostitutes working in this neighborhood, as well as the brothel managers, bartenders, and other staff, feel that the government is embarrassed of their neighborhood and expect government officials to do whatever they can to keep the area from gaining international media attention. The government has also expressed concern that the area will draw an influx of child prostitutes from the poorest parts of Brazil when the sporting events take place.

Rumors have been circulating that the government plans to bulldoze the brothels of Vila Mimosa and build a platform for a high-speed train connecting Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo in their place. There is also speculation among the local people that a ring road, a parking structure, and a shopping center will be built where the brothels currently stand.

The head of Vila Mimosa’s residents’ association, Cleide Nascimento Almeida, admits that the city must undergo major changes to prepare for the coming sporting events. She insists, however, that the government must not destroy Vila Mimosa, which she characterizes as a place where people come to work and have fun. Prostitution is legal in Brazil, and the Vila Mimosa residents’ association claims that the red-light district hosts some 4,000 guests per day, generating approximately $1 million in revenue each month.

The bars and brothels in Vila Mimosa have also proved to be very lucrative for the bar managers who run them. Such managers could earn up to $55,000 per year, which is a very impressive salary when compared to the only $3,500 a Brazilian citizen working in a minimum wage would make in a year. The prostitutes in Rio, however, are not paid nearly as well as the city’s bar managers. Many of these women have turned to prostitution to support their families or to pay their way through school, but they sometimes make as little as $15 per encounter.

Still, most of the prostitutes working in Vila Mimosa do not want to see it demolished. They say that working in the district, where local gangs and off-duty police officers keep order, is far safer than working on the street. The women in the brothels of Vila Mimosa can operate in a familiar environment where help is near at hand, rather than putting themselves in danger on the streets, where their clients can abuse them or refuse to pay their fees.

A few of the prostitutes of Vila Mimosa, however, would welcome a move. The women point out streets like the Rua Sotero dos Reis, Vila Mimosa’s main street, which is small, dirty, and crammed with more than seventy brothels. These prostitutes maintain that they would continue to practice their trade if the neighborhood were bulldozed, but are hopeful that the brothels would move to a nicer, more spacious neighborhood. They say that the men will follow them to wherever they are relocated and that business would only be minimally affected.

No matter their opinion on the issue, all of the prostitutes of Vila Mimosa will be watching the government’s decisions closely as Rio de Janeiro prepares to welcome an international audience to the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.

Rio Prostitutes Concerned about City Revamp for World Cup & Olympics is a post from Muff Slap, a men's online lifestyle magazine.

How to NOT Knock Up your Girlfriend

Bravo — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:00:12 +0000

There is only one, fool proof, way to avoid an unwanted pregnancy. You can say all you want about pulling out, knowing her cycle, or using a form of protection, but if you are having sex, there is a chance of pregnancy. Having said that, let’s go over how to avoid getting a girl pregnant.

The Pull Out Method

Okay, this is really just silly. If you are really able to pull out before ejaculating, there has still been some semen and sperm leaking out. You also have to be able to pull all the way out and away from her to avoid any of your liquid mixing with hers and traveling up to fertilize the egg. Avoid the pull out method because its dangerous!

Hit it on the First Day of her Period

Nature is funny, and a bit sadistic. Just because for the last 4 years her cycle has been exactly the same, does not mean that this month it will be too. Most females vary at least a day or two either way when it comes to their period. There are also things that can affect a woman’s menstrual cycle; illness and stress being just two of them.

As confirmed by the The American Pregnancy Association:

During the time of ovulation, an egg is available to be fertilized for only about 12-24 hours. But since sperm can live in the body for 3-5 days and then the egg is available for one day, your most fertile time is considered to be about 5-7 days.

No Glove, No Love…

If a condom is put on at the proper time, and properly, it can be an effective form of birth control. It will also stop many sexually transmitted diseases. The important part is to make sure there has been no leaking liquid and to change the condom between encounters. Oh yeah, if you think it may have broken, pull out and check! If it is still intact, well, you just prolonged your love making, giving her more time to reach her climax too.

Spermicides

These can be fun! During some foreplay, or heavy making out, insert the spermicide in your lady, playfully, and sensually. Timing is important here, you will have to wait the amount of time the instructions say, or it isn’t at its full protective capacity. You also can’t wait too long or it will have just all run down her inner thigh.

Diaphragms or Sponges

Again, make them fun! Not only can it be a sensual thing to insert them for your lady, but it also assures you that there IS protection in place. Add a spermicide and you have extra protection. You need to be sure you know how to insert them in the right place. Maybe the first time she could do it and show you, or have her check for you before things get too involved. Make sure she waits the right amount of time before taking it out too.

Patches or Pills

These are very good choices of birth control. As long as you know and trust the woman, of course you do or you wouldn’t be having sex right, you can be assured that she did take her pill or that patch has been replaced when it was supposed to be. If, however, you suspect that maybe something may be amiss, it never hurts to roll on a condom, just to be sure.

Doctor Implanted Devices

Whether it is an IUD or a Norplant, these are good options. A Norplant you should be able to feel under the skin where it was place, and IUD…well you will have to take her word for it (see above about a condom).

We all know a healthy sexual appetite is good for the mind, body, and soul. If you are in a committed, serious relationship, an unwanted pregnancy may not be the end of the world, just a bump in the road. An unwanted baby when there is not a completely committed mother and father can be pretty bad for everyone involved. Sex is going to happen, its natural and an essential part of life. We all know you are going to do it, just be sure to think with your most northern head before the other one takes over.

How to NOT Knock Up your Girlfriend is a post from Muff Slap, a men's online lifestyle magazine.

15 Things You Should Know About Breasts

Franky — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:00:29 +0000

Men, let’s all admit it now, we can’t enough of boobs. We like to casually glance at our co-workers breasts from time to time, they are the sole reason we watch Simona Halepk play Tennis, and whether they are fake or not, they are fun to play with in the bedroom! Take a look at 15 things we should all know about breasts.

Via: Online Schools

15 Things You Should Know About Breasts is a post from Muff Slap, a men's online lifestyle magazine.