Thursday, April 9

LIFESTYLE

A Closer Look At The Sex-Capades Of Romans And Greeks
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A Closer Look At The Sex-Capades Of Romans And Greeks

Did the Romans and Greeks really enjoy orgies? Orgies conjure in our imagination the world of Greek and Roman Antiquity, thanks to more or less titillating films portraying debauched emperors, or maybe specifically Fellini’s Satyricon. The term is also used today to signify all sorts of excess. For us, the orgy stands for the ultimate celebration of the pleasures of the flesh, in an ancient world free from moral constraint. But what were they like in reality? From orgia to orgies The word comes to us from the Greek orgia. This denotes rites practised in honour of gods such as Dionysus, whose cult celebrates the regeneration of nature. It concerns so-called mystery cults – that’s to say, those limited to initiates, men and women, previously sworn to not divulge their secrets. The term or...
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Why Do Autistic People Experience Loneliness More Acutely Than Neurotypical People?
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Why Do Autistic People Experience Loneliness More Acutely Than Neurotypical People?

Autistic people experience loneliness far more acutely than neurotypical people – new research. Autistic people are up to four times more likely to experience loneliness than non-autistic people. Despite enduring stereotypes that autistic people lack the desire for meaningful social connections, new research from my colleagues and I unveils the profound distress they experience due to loneliness. It also shows the unexpected role that differences in the ways individuals receive and interpret different stimuli through their senses – their “sensory processing” – may play in this phenomenon. We combined two complementary studies that investigated autistic and non-autistic people’s experiences of loneliness, using different methods. In the first study, autistic and non-autistic participants co...
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The Benefits Of Being More Mindful In 2024
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The Benefits Of Being More Mindful In 2024

Trying to be more mindful in 2024? Try these tips for being mindful with your partner and kids. With the new year comes new year’s resolutions. Many of us might be making those familiar promises to be healthier, go on that trip we’ve always wanted to take or learn a new language. But if you’re among the many wanting to be more mindful in 2024, you’re certainly not alone. Mindfulness involves being attentive to the present moment and navigating experiences without judgement. It means being more attentive to our own needs as well as the needs and well-being of those around us. Although much psychology research has shown that being mindful can help you feel better mentally and emotionally, recent evidence suggests that self-centred mindfulness can have a downside, particularly when it comes ...
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This Just In — According To Science — The Man-Hating Feminist Is A Myth
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This Just In — According To Science — The Man-Hating Feminist Is A Myth

Why the man-hating feminist is a myth – according to science. As part of the “Women Against Feminism” campaign that launched in 2014, social media posts have featured young women holding placards with the message “I don’t need feminism because…” listing various reasons ranging from “I respect men” to “I am not a MAN-HATER”. This perception of misandry – a hatred of men - is perhaps the most prevalent and enduring stereotype about feminism. By this account, feminism is not really a movement to end sexism and bring about gender equality, but rather it is wholly concerned with dislike of men. While “Women Against Feminism” was ultimately eclipsed three years later by the #MeToo movement, it reflects a wider reality that stereotypes about feminism have caused women to spurn and even publicly d...
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Did You Know Jilted Lovers Could Once Sue For Breach Of Promise — Was Something Lost In Abolishing This Law?
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Did You Know Jilted Lovers Could Once Sue For Breach Of Promise — Was Something Lost In Abolishing This Law?

Friday essay: jilted lovers could once sue for breach of promise – did we lose something in abolishing this law? Just a few lines to my ever dear Beattie. My dear love. I am nearly mad. Dear love, I love the ground you walk upon. My dear love. I pity you from the bottom of my heart. You are my love for life. I think it is a yarn about my wife being alive … I think it is spite … Dear, I would like to see you … On a squally autumn day in Sydney in March 1914, Beatrice Storey, a barmaid, sued Frederick Chapman, a farmer, for abandoning her on the day of their wedding. To be precise, she claimed £1,000 damages in the New South Wales Supreme Court for breach of promise of marriage, a suit that could be used to claim compensation for injuries arising from a broken engagement. Beatrice had fir...
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Living A Happy Life: Tips For A Harmonious Relationship
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Living A Happy Life: Tips For A Harmonious Relationship

Happy wife, happy life? A harmonious relationship is the responsibility of both partners. Relationships play a key role in people’s happiness. There are scholars who study how people maintain good quality relationships and the challenges they face. Some challenges are beyond people’s control, including financial, familial and health stressors — however, there are things people can control to make their relationships stronger. For instance, people can avoid escalating conflict, criticizing a partner or acting too jealous. They can also do positive things in the relationship in the form of gratitude, laughter, sharing good news and experiencing new things together. Given that there are many needs to be juggled within and outside relationships, people have to decide what to focus on. In othe...
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Equipment Kind Of Small? Try The Ultimate Guide To Sexual Health Products
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Equipment Kind Of Small? Try The Ultimate Guide To Sexual Health Products

Discover Sexual Health Products for erection, volume, ejaculation, and satisfaction. Sexual health is an essential aspect of overall well-being. It not only contributes to a fulfilling intimate relationship but also plays a crucial role in one's overall physical and mental health. While there are various pharmaceutical options available, many individuals are turning to natural sexual health products for a holistic and sustainable approach. In this article, we will explore how you can enhance erections, increase semen volume, fight premature ejaculation, and boost desire and satisfaction using natural remedies of herbal backgrounds. Their sexual health products equivalents are what you see as supplements. Enhancing Erections A firm and lasting erection is vital for a satisfying sexual ex...
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Feeling Alone And Unloved? Here Are 9 Tips To Make It Better
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DATING

Feeling Alone And Unloved? Here Are 9 Tips To Make It Better

There are times of the year when being on our own, perhaps without our children, is tough. Christmas, long weekends, holidays and key social events can be hard if we're alone, everyone else seemingly enjoying special moments. Here are 9 tips to help; - Remind yourself that it's often just for one day. If you're alone plan ways to occupy yourself. How wonderful to know you can cook your favourite food, read your book or watch a film undisturbed, soak and enjoy a guilt-free leisurely bath. Then, when you're next with your loved ones you can organise extra-special times together. - Revise your perspective. Use some time productively, catching up on jobs and chores, but also enjoy 'me time', doing the things you often struggle to fit in, like catching up with friends or shopping at your own p...
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Navigating Love Costs For Millennials: What You Need To Know
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Navigating Love Costs For Millennials: What You Need To Know

The price of love: Why millennials and Gen Zs are running up major dating debt. The average American invests US$120,000 throughout their lifetime in pursuit of love, spending significant money on romantic dinners, movie outings and thoughtful gifts, not to mention personal grooming and cosmetic products. As a result, according to a survey by LendingTree, 22 per cent of millennials and 19 per cent of Gen Z have begun to incur “dating debt.” Another study by Credit Karma found that 29 per cent of people aged 18–34 have accrued debt for a date, with 21 per cent exceeding $500 in dating debt in a year. Reasons include accidental overspending (29 per cent), an attempt to impress dates (28 per cent) and seeking intimacy (19 per cent). But another survey by Finder also reveals that 44 per cent o...
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Where Does Chemistry Lead Us?
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Where Does Chemistry Lead Us?

Friday essay: Lessons in Chemistry – the real Prince Charming in this ‘bad romance’ is a good dog. If you were charmed by the Apple TV+ adaptation of Bonnie Garmus’s debut novel Lessons In Chemistry and want learn more about the book, the first thing you’ll discover is that it was a New York Times bestseller (for more than 58 weeks) and international hit, with a #BookTok following and rights sold to 40 countries. US cover. The second is that some American readers were angry about the cover because the pink jacket with the sexy illustrated book face – all flippy hair, pouty lips and cat-eye glasses – implies a sassy romance the story does not deliver. Garmus even received hate mail. “They were like, ‘You’re the worst romance novelist ever’,” she told the New York...
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