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The health benefits of masturbation go far beyond relieving sexual tension. In women, it can decrease your odds of yeast infection, and even soothe menstrual pain. Masturbation can also strengthen pelvic muscles, lowering the risk of urinary leakage. As if you needed more reasons to have some quality alone time, this video offers them up. After all, no one likes “urinary leakage,” and stronger pelvic muscles sounds good, right? You may as well derive some benefit from that alone time if you’re going to take it....

Just see to it they’ll be visible during the seasons when you’ll use your yard. For more ideas on how to landscape your yard or garden, check out the full post linked below. 24 great ideas from the Western Garden Book of Landscaping| Sunset

So, if you have five calendars, use the first five colors for maximum contrast between them. If you have 14, use the first 14, and so on. Check out the full post below for more calendar organization tips.

It feels good to get a discount. Getting the full value of an item for 50 or 70 percent off seems frugal and financially savvy. Buying a car is a good example. You research your options and prices, and come up with an amount you’re willing to spend. To me, it’s also about perspective. A fancy, warm coat on sale for $100 may very well be a good deal, objectively....

Owning a dog is a priceless experience, but it also takes a lot of hard work. Getting started is the hardest part, especially if you’ve never owned a dog before. Here are some things that you’ll need to do when you decide you want a dog. Having a dog is like a less self-sacrificing version of having a child. Here are some tips for starting on the right track for a happy life with your new companion....

Relationships take work, most people understand that. Respond, andaccording to these psychologistsyour relationship has much higher odds of long-term success. Watch the full video above, or check out the description at YouTube below for more reading. The Secret to a Successful Relationship| DNews (YouTube)

Arrange your furniture and art close to the floor line to make a small room look larger. This makes the room itself feel bigger and more spacious. For more tips on how to style your home, check out the full post linked below. Styling Tricks to Steal from 8 Beautiful Living Rooms| Apartment Therapy Image fromHouse to Home.

What are the alternatives and how do you stay in shape during the winter? Here to help isJason Fitzgerald. He’ll be here for the next hour, so ask away! The Q&A is now over. Thanks for all of your questions! Have an expert you’d like to see participate?Email us. Photo byp_ponomareva(Shutterstock).

We’ve all navigated through extremely convoluted email threads. Management consultant Carson Tate suggests these four questions before replying to an email: Who? Put their name(s) on the to: line. “Who needs to know this information?” Put their name(s) on the cc: line. Look back at the names on the to: line and the cc: line. For each name, ask yourself, “Why is this person involved in the project? “What is the purpose of the email?...

The longer you brainstorm ideas, the more entrenched and defensive people can become with them. Some ideas are like a stew, taking a long time for concepts to blend together the perfect way. Others are more like a cup of ramen noodles, cooking up instantly and only getting colder over time. However, provide a pre-work, individual assignment first that spurs the thinking. If your brainstorming meetings usually take an hour, set a timer for 30 minutes....

Studies show that a cluttered workspace actually hinders our ability to process information and concentrate. It could also be a good ritual toget your mind off workand disconnect before you head home. The 5 Best Ways to Spend the Last 10 Minutes of Your Workday| Wise Bread Photo byMaggie.

Coding with someone else will help you learn a new language more efficiently. and helping me with debugging when I’m truly stuck.