STDs Among the Elderly

STDs Among the Elderly

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A 58-year-old man has problems urinating…a 65-year-old woman has abdominal pain…these may be common scenarios among older people, but many doctors aren’t looking for an increasingly common culprit: sexually transmitted diseases. A 2012 study by British researchers revealed that syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia have increased in 45- to 65-year-olds in…

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Guys’ Surprising Turn-Ons

Guys’ Surprising Turn-Ons

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Men are simple creatures who are easy to get interested in sex or the possibility of having sex. But there are a few ways to pique a guy’s interest without performing some of the “obvious” sexy tasks, like donning a pair of tight jeans or batting your eyelashes. A great…

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More Abused Men than Women

More Abused Men than Women

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Domestic abuse is tragic, no matter whom it affects. But it may surprise you to know that the number of male victims is quickly surpassing that of female victims. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that in 2010, the number of male victims of intimate partner…

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A Lesson on Forgiveness

A Lesson on Forgiveness

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“Forgive and forget” goes the old saying. But when you’ve been wronged, forgiving the person who hurt you is easier said than done. And it may even seem ludicrous to even consider allowing someone to “get away with” whatever transgression they committed against you. But when you consider the benefits…

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Loving the In-Laws: It’s Possible!

Loving the In-Laws: It’s Possible!

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They’re comedians’ punchlines, the subject of country music songs and a giant pain in your butt – but they don’t have to be. We’re talking about your mate’s parents – the in-laws. There’s a stereotype that in-laws cannot and will not ever get along, but it’s actually possible not only…

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The Modern-Day Reason for Divorce

The Modern-Day Reason for Divorce

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There’s no doubt that there’s about a 50/50 chance of a marriage ending in divorce – but the main reasons why couples divorce these days may surprise you. A 2011 British study found that the number-one reason for couples divorcing was not infidelity (the main reason for eight years running);…

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How to Know if Your Friend is Toxic

How to Know if Your Friend is Toxic

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Ending a relationship stinks, and it may be even worse when you have to end a relationship with a friend. When you’re young and just learning how to support your friends and what to expect from platonic relationships, it’s easy to overlook potential problems, like narcissism, liars, bad secret keepers…

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Ways to Make a Long-Distance Relationship Easier

Ways to Make a Long-Distance Relationship Easier

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Despite what you – and the people who condescendingly wonder why you can’t just find a significant other in the same zip code – might think, it is possible to have a successful long-distance relationship. The first step in making your LDR easier is to outline your expectations and your…

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What’s So Bad about the “Friend Zone”?

What’s So Bad about the “Friend Zone”?

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In dating-speak, there may not be a more dreaded word than the f-word – friendship. The term “friend zone” was coined more than 20 years ago on the show Friends, in relation to Ross and Rachel’s budding relationship. Now the term refers to an “almost” couple – two people who…

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Chip In: Would You Help Buy Your Engagement Ring?

Chip In: Would You Help Buy Your Engagement Ring?

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Many modern couples are eschewing the tradition of the bride paying for everything that has to do with the wedding once engaged. Both parties are chipping in for everything from the cake, venue and even the attire. But it’s been virtually unheard of for the person who proposes to ask…

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