Holiday Office Party Wear: DOs & DON'T

It’s a love or hate thing – some look forward to the office Christmas party as a chance to let their hair down and celebrate the coming holidays. For others, it’s a minefield of potential career-damaging embarrassment. But as long as you don’t overdo it on the bubbly, choosing the right outfit is the key to carrying it off in style. Here are our tips for office-party success:

DO use some common sense

Smart-casual means what it says. Jeans and T-shirt aren't smart. Nor is a much-loved reindeer sweater your grandmother knit for you (sorry Gran!).

On the other hand, as much as you may be itching to show it off, an evening dress, crepe gown or that LBD you love so much is just not casual. If in doubt, go for a variation on your work look from that same day by shedding your cardigan or leggings and readjusting your hairstyle for an evening of light banter ahead..

DON’T go overboard

It may be Christmas, but unless you work in a toy store, hold off on that Santa costume. Anything with flashing lights or jingling bells – also out. If you really want to get into the holiday spirit, brighten up your outfit in a festive way with some red or green – like a scarf, because they can always be removed.

DO show your individuality

Understated elegance is great, but remember that you’re supposed to be having fun. So if you’re not able to completely change out of what you wore to the office that day, try accessorizing to express your personal style. Some statement shoes, eye-catching clutch or neat-o necklace can lend just the right amount of distinctive chic to that conservative outfit.

DON’T show too much skin

Some people in the office will love your low-cut, figure-hugging cocktail dress. Others won’t. An outfit that’s just right for the club could put you on the wrong side of your conservative CEO. So if you’re going to show off your legs, keep your top half covered. Or if you’d like to reveal your back, make sure the hemline is a little lower.

DO follow the theme

You can turn up at your friend’s costume party minus a costume, but a work event is different. If the party has a theme, throw all our other advice out of the window and stick to it. You don’t want to leave your boss with the impression that you’re not a team player!

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Healthy Meals for More Mojo: Foods that Naturally Increase Libido

For thousands of years, people have searched for edible items to guarantee peak sexual performance and pleasure. Ancient Romans swore by hippo snouts, while even now, tiger penis is thought to be a libido booster in China. 
Luckily for you (and the hippos and the tigers), there are healthier and more palatable edibles that give you longer-lasting results than quick-fix aphrodisiacs. Include some of the following foods to reap the rewards of more romantic romps!

Granola Gets the Juices Flowing: When it comes to sex, blood circulation isn’t just important for men. Between the clitoris and the tissue surrounding the vulva, erectile response is also beneficial for a woman’s sexual experience.

For better blood flow, eat foods like granola, chickpeas, cashews, peanuts, walnuts and root vegetables. They’re all rich in L-Arginine, which improves sexual function by boosting circulation, and thus erectile response.

A Rule of Thumb (and Heart): Whatever is good for your heart is good for your sexual functions. We avoid saturated fats because they clog arteries, and for the reasons stated above, diminished circulation impedes sexual performance and pleasure.

On the other hand, too little fat can lead to less sexual desire. When fat (the good kind) is processed in the liver, the result is more testosterone (for him) and estrogen (for her). Greater quantities of these hormones dictate the level of your sex drive, and can be achieved by ingesting good fats such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated. Find both of these healthy fats in salmon, nuts and olive oil for when you need a fried food fix!

Soy: a Girl’s Best Friend: Upping your soy intake has a number of beneficial effects to your sexual experiences. Soy binds oestrogen receptors, which not only helps the vagina to stay lubricated, but also diminishes symptoms of menopause like hot flashes – so pass the tofu!

Guys can also benefit from having a soyfriend, as studies have shown that it keeps the prostate healthy. It is, however, important to mention that this is not for everyone; women with any history of breast cancer should not eat large amounts of soy and other estrogen receptor-binding foods.

Use It, Don’t Lose It: So now that your diet is optimized for more O’s, what do you do with this newfound fitness? Share it of course!

Eating the proper food is only half the battle when it comes to maintaining your healthy sensuality, so be sure to make good use of it with someone special by adding some of these intimate items to your chef’s kit; you and your partner (not to mention the hippos and tigers) will be glad you did!

Tiani 2

This remote-controlled wearable vibrator is perfect for intensifying sensations during lovemaking – just wear it and share it!

ALIA

The unique egg-like shape of our external waterproof vibrator turns up the wow factor of shared intimacy, and also makes for an even better bubble bath

Luna Beads and Luna Beads Mini

When it comes to sensual health, it all comes down to Kegels. Luna Beads and the new Luna Beads Mini are body-safe and effective aides for working out this important muscle set.

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From Relationship Frustration to Elation: 5 Tips to Revive Your Love Life

If your sex life with your partner isn’t as wildly exciting as it used to be, we have news that might surprise you: you’re completely normal. While we all daydream about those honeymoonish days where sex was on every meal’s dessert menu, it’s only inevitable for even life’s most wondrous pleasures to lose their newness.

Sound a little disheartening? On the contrary. An honest recognition of a dip in coital climate and the willingness to take a proven route of action to sing your way out of the bedroom blues is already enough to get the mercury rising once again.

Having recently surveyed couples who have successfully transformed their sex lives from icy to spicy, we’ve analyzed common, libido boosting findings to bring you the top five ways for even those with the most demanding schedules to start getting busy.

5. UPGRADE YOUR SEXTING PLAN

Our sexually satisfied surveyors reported they felt younger on days when they exchanged dirty text messages with their partner. While you both may be surrounded by people all day—text messages, unlike phone calls, are exclusively private and take mere seconds to write. On top of creating arousal, your touchtone foreplay creates an insider bonding experience similar to that you experienced as a student stealthily passing notes in class.

4. COMMUNICATE WITH NEEDERS AND IMPEDERS

Couples that find time to make great love avoid making something else—excuses. Let’s face it—everyone is busy, and mostly for the same two reasons—loved ones and work. When you finally have time off from work, you tend to be around one of two types of people—needers or impeders. Whether you have children or roommates, try getting what you want by giving them what they want. To get alone time, set up a sleepover for your kids at a friend’s house or promise your roommate a fancy dinner for giving you the apartment for the night.

3. QUICKLY DOES IT

Regardless of how busy you are—there’s absolutely no excuse for not having time to indulge in the sporadic quickie. Unlike our previous tip, no planning or coordination is needed—and would actually deter the steamy spontaneity you’re trying to achieve. And while planning is of no importance, neither is location. A stealthy sneak up in the shower, laundry room, garage or wherever your partner happens to be when you finish reading this is the ideal location for your next quickie.

2. REINVENT MOVIE NIGHT

Put away the romantic comedies that leave you feeling like you’re in a lackluster relationship and substitute them for some erotica. Whether you’re new to frisky films or you’ve got a hard drive full of hardcore, there’s something for every comfort level. Together, search and browse erotic clip sites or order an erotic film from one of your satellite channels. And don’t be afraid to make it interactive. For example, see who can watch the longest without getting aroused (with punishments for the loser of course) or reenact your favorite scene.

In addition to creating anticipatory arousal, you’ll discover both mutual and personal turn-ons and fetishes.

1. REDISCOVER THE JOYS OF TOYS

There are only so many anatomical positions that two bodies are capable of entwining themselves in. It’s truly only a matter of time before even the most experimental couple has exhausted every sexual position and sensation. While humans are built for much more than sex, sex toys are specifically crafted to stimulate your most sensitive pleasure points with stamina unmatched by the human body. And if you thought sex toys were just for one-play, think again: the most sexually successful couples incorporate toys into both foreplay and intercourse. For starters, explore shared fantasies with the LELO Indulge Me Pleasure Set.

As you begin your journey toward revitalizing your sex life, consider these pointers the tip of the spiceberg—open to your own creativity. While some of these leading examples might put you out of your comfort zone, recognize that any journey out of your comfort zone is a journey into self-discovery.

Most importantly, don’t procrastinate. Start tonight, and if you happen to be reading this together right now—well, you know just what to do.

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