SEX - the female condom

Advantages: barrier method of contraception helping prevent STI's and pregnancy
Disadvantages: expensive, uncomfortable, difficult to insert, noisy, unnattractive

...The Femidom In theory the idea of a female condom is a great one in that it enables the woman to take control of the contraception using a barrier method to help prevent sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancy. Unfortunately, that is not the whole story and therefore I deem these things as utterly rubbish! A lot of men hate condoms, they reduce sensitivity, rub where you don't want to be rubber, smell disgusting, are slimy to put on and take off, aren't very romantic and are just generally a pain to have to worry about. However being the only barrier method of contraception for males they often have to put up with them for sensible reasons. I have always been aware of femidoms but never really paid much attention to them as they aren't particularly well advertised and are not stocked in shops anywhere near as much...

ilusvm 06.04.2008 (07.04.2008) · Read review
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Review of Female Health Company Femidoms

Flat belly anyone?

Advantages: Comfortable, discreet, delivers results that can be seen from early use
Disadvantages: Initial purchase cost

...It's been a while since my last review, but I thought what better way to kick start my next reviewing phase than to review this little beauty secret that I recently discovered. The Slendertone Flex Max for women is one of a number of pieces of equipment designed by Slendertone, used for personal body toning. There are a number of pieces available, but I will keep my review strictly limited to the Flex Max (FM) where possible. The FM works on the basis of Electronic Muscle Stimulation (EMS). In a nutshell this gadget electronically stimulates the abdominal muscles in the same way that they are stimulated during a good sit-up or abdominal crunch session, and feels very similar to a deep vibration inside and around your abdominal area. The benefit of EMS is that it specifically targets the muscles without the risk of damage to other...

bugsy121 01.06.2008 · Read review
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Review of Slendertone Flex Max Female Toning Belt

Slendertone...What a machine!

Advantages: Easy to use, works great, many settings
Disadvantages: Slightly expensive, gel pads lose adhesive quickly

...I had my reservations about such a device like the slendertone as i have been told in the past that they do not work for everyone. This was soon changed quickly when my friend bought one and said that it was brilliant. This made me go out and buy one of which i was definately not disappointed! The device is extremely simple to use, with a heart monitor and different settings for more intensities. A simple up and down arrow is utilised for increasing the intensity which you can then find a suitable and comfortable setting for the user. The feeling at first is rather strange, something which can only be described as a slight vibration at the lower intensities until it increases to around 30 which is when you can feel it more as it contracts your abdominal muscles which is easily gotten used to after a few tries. The greatest thing about...

Mr.SB 04.08.2008 · Read review
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Review of Slendertone System Abs Male Toning Belt

Want to look good from behind?

Advantages: tones the bum&thigh area, fits easily under jeans
Disadvantages: small pads repeatedly curl and stick together

...Did you know there are several groups of muscles in your bum and thigh area that all contribute towards the way your legs are shaped and how you walk? Well no neither did I until I started using the Slendertone Bum and Thigh (BT) shorts. The day after using these shorts I could certainly feel where these muscles were located! I've only had these shorts a few days, but I bought these shorts as an accompaniment to the Flex Max belt, and as promised in my FM review, here are my first impressions of the BT shorts. For those who aren't aware of Slendertone or the EMS craze, then I will briefly bring you up to speed. EMS is Electric Muscle Stimulation and Slendertone provide a range of body toning garments that use EMS. EMS basically stimulates your muscles to contract and relax as they would during exercise, however, you don't have to put...

bugsy121 04.06.2008 · Read review
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Review of Slendertone Flex BT Female Toning Shorts

Slendertone Flex

Advantages: small, discreet and easy to use
Disadvantages: £150 plus need to replace pads

...I bought one of these belts direct from Slendertone about 4 weeks ago. The idea was to trim up a flabby, 4 times stomach surgery belly, along with a good diet and other exercise - I hate those abtoner things. I didn't expect miracles but I needed help. £150 was a lot to pay, but hey, you've got to try it. There are two types of belt, one for men and one for women. The belt straps round your abdomen, with three gel like pads attached. A small power unit then makes the pads vibrate, and exercise those muscles. The first time felt a little uncomfortable, but now I'm used to it. Occassionally the unit beeps at me, and I need to adjust the belt to make sure that pads are attached properly. Other than that no problems. Now, for the sceptics out there - I've followed a low carb diet for 12 weeks, swum twice weekly, and used...

juliejuly 09.10.2001 · Read review
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Review of Slendertone Flex

Slendertone System Abs For Men

Advantages: actually works within 2 weeks!
Disadvantages: money

...The Slendertone System Abs Belt is a very good device for getting rock hard abs. Not to sound too much like an advert here, I will tell you that the belt itself is very expensive, however if money is of no limit in buying a fitness belt, then this is the 1 to go for. I have tried many others such as the Maximuscle belts which only twitch your muscle fibres and do not actually benefit you in any way what so ever. Slendertone have been around for a while now and know what they are doing. Taking all of this into account, please remember that abs do not come through a vibrating belt. This is only help towards your perfect abs. Your diet and fitness regime must still remain healthy and active in order to prosper from this device. On a personal experience note, I have used this myself and saw result in 2 weeks. You will notice that you can...

Dave1369 07.06.2008 · Read review
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Review of Slendertone System Abs Male Toning Belt

The Female Alternative

Advantages: Women can take the initiative
Disadvantages: If inserted incorrectly, they're painful to use.

...Many people have found that latex condoms are less preferable to the polyurethane types of condoms (such as Durex's Avanti). But not every guy out there likes to use condoms. So, for those ladies who may be interested, now there's also a condom for woman - and what's more, it's not made of latex. My husband and I have been very happy with the polyurethane condoms available on the market due to their generally looser fit and thinner construction which seems to heighten sensitivity for both partners. In addition, polyurethane condoms are the answer to those women who are allergic to latex and unable, or decide not to use other contraceptive methods. When we found these female condoms we decided to try them as well. I cannot, however, tell you that I totally recommend these, for the following reasons: I had a very difficult time...

TheChocolateLady 23.01.2001 (15.02.2006) · Read review
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Review of Female Health Company Femidoms

The female pharoah

Advantages: Accessible, well-researched and well-written
Disadvantages: None

...earliest times to the final dynasty of Cleopatra, whose generation also had such intermarriages), and guardian of her stepson Tuthmosis III. Much of the history of her reign was suppressed by later generations of Egyptians who wanted to prevent another female from assuming royal/divine power. Joyce Tyldesley (who also wrote the book on Nefertiti, which I have reviewed recently) has produced a well-researched work exploring the political, social and family climate into which Hatchepsut was thrown. Using historical research and archaeological discoveries, she has produced a marvelous biography, restoring this long-forgotten ruler to the ranks of the Pharoahs. Hatchepsut was short-tempered and made many mistakes during her twenty-year-long reign. However, she was also a capable and able ruler in many respects. The Tuthmosidian Theban royal...

frkurt 05.03.2004 · Read review
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Review of Hatchepsut: Female Pharaoh - Joyce Tyldesley

Female Liberation?

Advantages: Eye opening
Disadvantages: Too short!

...FCP's, as Levy calls them, are everywhere in today's society. They judge each woman's accomplishments on their physical sexual appeal, their ability to provide male sexual pleasure and their sexual 'user-friendliness'. It has been a subtle and relatively unnoticed takeover, but they are here and they seem to be growing in numbers. This book looks at today's 'raunch culture' and effectively, concludes that the female race is fuelled on this distorted and degrading idea that sexual exploitation equals female liberty and therefore, a more male-friendly variety of feminism (although god forbid they ever use that F word!). Levy's book is highly readable and her observations are fascinating. I personally have become a lot more aware of the contradictions in today's 'sexually equal' society. Levy also manages to encourage women to fight back...

CaPlanePourMoi 11.06.2008 · Read review
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Review of Female Chauvinist Pigs - Ariel Levy

My Favorite Book - A must read for all females

Advantages: Informative, engaging, easy read, unbiased
Disadvantages: Can't think of any

...As a high school student when this book came out (and I purchased immediately after seeing it on the Oprah show), I was bound and determined to grow into a successful woman, without the reliance on a man and without compromising myself. However, in searching for role models or examples, society's women in many cases were not successful (or popular) due to their intelligence, abilities, or even their work ethics. It is clear that there is an increasing number of what Ariel Levy calls FCPs (female chauvinist pigs) that rely on their femininity and sexuality to get attention and get ahead. The book describes with wit and fact how this "raunch culture" began, continued to develop as well as where it may be headed. In addition, it includes an all too common double standard that has grown in regards to what sexual liberation truly is and how...

samantha.sterner 26.06.2009 · Read review
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