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Can’t Sleep? Here’s How to Deal with Insomnia

As most of you are leading busy lives, loaded with tensions and pressure to deal with daily chores, chances are high that you fail to catch on your daily sleep of eight hours. If this routine of not sleeping properly continues for a long time, you can end up suffering from the sleep disorder called ‘Insomnia’.

This is a popular term used to define an individual’s sleeping difficulties. If you find it tough to fall asleep in the night, or you are unable to enjoy a sound sleep, or you don’t feel like sleeping at all – then it’s very likely that you are an Insomniac.

Check out these common reasons behind insomnia & how you can solve them in the easiest way.

1. If you are tensed or stressed about something (it can be professional or personal), you end up straining your mind & hence cannot fall asleep properly. You tend to keep thinking about these worries all night long, so try to keep these anxieties at bay & enjoy a quality sleep.

2. If you watch too much of television or spend time in front of your computer screen for a long stretch of time, it can affect your eyesight & disturb your sleep pattern. So watch TV in moderation.

3. If you have a habit of reading books before going to bed, it can also hinder your sleep, as there would be times when you compromise on your sleep in an attempt to finish reading a book or novel. It’s suggested that you plan your reading time in a way that you read the least during night hours.

4. Taking frequent naps during the day also affects your sleep patterns during night. You keep on tossing & turning on your bed but find it tough to sleep easily. Hence avoid falling asleep during the daytime, so that you can enjoy your bedtime in the night.

5. Changes in the sleep environment, surroundings, especially in the bedroom settings can often cause restlessness. It’s more psychological though, because your mind is set towards sleeping in fixed settings & when that gets changed, you may face disruption in your normal sleep pattern.

6. Timing of sleep is another key factor & often decides whether you are suffering from insomnia or not. If you have a fixed time to go to sleep, you must follow that, because tampering with sleep timings can affect your sleep quality.

7. Mental tiredness & physical fatigue can also lead to sleeplessness, as your body might be resting but your mind cannot sleep. So try to keep yourself fit & fresh, so that you can sleep soundly.

Insomnia is not a dangerous disorder & can be treated well in time provided you keep in mind certain things & follow some routines that would help you have a good sleep. So next time you cannot sleep properly, make sure you identify the reasons for this & take appropriate action to counter those, the above mentioned points are a good place to start.

How to Admit To Having an STD

STD’s or sexually transmitted diseases are much more common than what mainly people realize. In this article I want to raise up another very vital and potentially the most embarrassing phase of suffering from STD’s; Owning up or admitting to being infected with STD or STI (sexually transmitted infection) to your partner.

This is of vital importance because the health of your partner is at hazard if you don’t disclose the information about yourself on time. And in this case the sooner you tell the better.

It can be tricky thing to do especially if you are about to engage in sex with a new partner, because sometimes in the warmth of the moment one can get carried away and indulge in the act without disclosing the fact about the STD. So it becomes imperative that you bring up the subject of your condition or infection the jiff you think that sexual intimacy is about to begin.

Be upfront and truthful about it and explain the risks and the treatment that you are taking to counter the problem. This can be stiff but if you can prepare yourself beforehand as to how you will broach the subject, it will be easier for you to do so when the time arises.

This gives your partner the occasion  to either give consent for further intimacy or not, and you should admit their decision in good grace and try to use comedy to relieve the embarrassing situation in case your partner decides not to go ahead.

Remember that certain types of STD’s (Chlamydia) can be passed on without actually indulging in sexual intercourse, so inform yourself about your stipulation and consult with your doctor on the risk of transmitting your condition to your partner.

How Complacency about Sexual Health Can Lead to Disaster for Older People

The younger generation nowadays is much well educated about sexual health and its implications than their middle aged counterparts because the sexual health industry vigorously campaigns to aim the 16-24 year olds. Older people especially in their 50′s and above are vulnerable to sexually transmitted diseases and sexual dysfunction due to their unawareness about these issues, especially about using defense during sex.

A new survey in UK  has found that 25% of people over 55 years of age supposed that their chances of acquiring sexually transmitted infection were almost nil, compared to 13% of those aged 18-24 years.

If this is the case in United Kingdom, I’m sure it’s bad in India.

“People need to understand this is a rising problem,” said NHS Fife’s Dr Indranil Banarjee, a advisor who sees older patients frequently at his clinic. He said that although the patients were older, they could also be much more inexperience.

“We’ve had instances where parents have been nudged into the clinic by their children”, he said.”They [the children] know, through all the intimation they get through the media, schools and colleges, that the law of thumb is, if you’re with a new partner, you should get yourself checked out.”

Remember if you drop into the middle age group, please look after yourself and use protection and when in doubt consult a doctor or a experienced sexologist.

How A Healthy connection Can Help You Succeed in Life

If you’re in a good, healthy, and inspiring relationship, your achievement in life comes naturally. When there’s a strong wind under your wings, you can go further. Success can be distinct in a lot of ways and with respect to a lot of things. But more than anything, success is the condition of being happy with what you have and contented with everything happening about you. And if you’re successful, you can enjoy all the good things that this life has to offer.

Being with the right partner has a lot to do with your achievement. Your wife or husband is the person who is closest to you. They can impact you and encourage you. They can motivate you to do things that you normally wouldn’t do if you’re not with him or her. The right person can boost your assurance and make you feel braver, smarter, and more able than ever before.

On the other hand, the wrong person can drag you down. Instead of inspiring you to attain heights in your job and career, he or she could even envious with what you’re achieving. If being with them causes needless strains in your affairs, you won’t get anywhere. If your partner keeps on restricting you on doing the things you want to do, you will not be bright to perform to the fullest of your ability.

Going home to a nice and healthy environment allows you to think better, rest better, and be a superior person overall. The serenity of your home gives you peace and relaxation, allowing you to countenance the next day’s challenges with rehabilitated vigor. Imagine coming to a home with a person who nags you and berates you. It’s impossible to come to work stimulated that way. And getting promoted is the final thing that can happen to you.

Keep your relationship healthy so you can focus your energy on being successful rather than making that connection work. Spend your days with the person whom you really love and loves you back. Getting to the climax of success is much easy that way. The great person for you would not do anything that can harm you or your career but will support you and boost your confidence all the way.