In Praise of the PAP Smear

There are few other things most women hate having to do. Despite its necessity, the PAP smear is a procedure only half of women in the United States schedule annually during the peak ages of HPV exposure. Yet, it’s the only definitive test for cervical cancers.

I really hate the PAP smear. I dread the speculum, the awful plastic spreader, you name it. Many women report the procedure as awkward to quite painful. In an effort to weasel out of the test righteously, I researched the risk factors. Cervical cancer most commonly affects those who have contracted an STI at a prior time period, have been on birth control for long periods of time (greater than five years), or have a family history of cancer, smoking, etc. Yet I don’t identify with any of these groups! As a young woman in her twenties who received the Gardasil vaccination and has been in a monogamous relationship of five years, I thought I could be exempt. I was wrong. Cock Rings are a kind of sex toys which give you harder and firmer erections that will last longer during the sex.

Gardasil and HPV
I received the Gardasil vaccine at the prime age of vaccination – prior to any sexual encounters. Consider that HPV is the most commonly contracted STI; more than 80% of sexually active people will be infected over the course of their lifetime. A young age at vaccination is very much recommended, as it will likely precede any infection. The vaccine makes great strides in preventing cervical cancers as it protects against strains 16 and 18, which are considered the highest risk. These two strains alone account for 75% of cervical cancers. Gardasil also extends some protection against vulvar and vaginal cancers, as these areas may also be affected by the virus.

However, when I say “two strains," does that make you ask how many strains of HPV exist? It should. More importantly: there is no cure for HPV. More than one hundred strains of the virus have been found and more are being discovered. Of the high risk strains, eleven in addition to the ones stated above exist. While the other strains may be considered low risk with regards to cancer, they may cause lesions and anal or genital warts. Statistical studies have shown a correlation between anal warts and anal cancers.

Weighing the Pros and Cons
Despite the uncomfortable nature of the test, it’s the only way to track changes in the cells lining the cervix. Pre-cancerous conditions can be caught early and treated at the time of highest effectiveness. Frequently, infections are asymptomatic; however, lesions may also occur, but due to their internal nature and lack of sensitivity at the cervix, many women are unable to feel or see any abnormalities. A regular history of results from PAP smears can safeguard against both false positives and negatives. Usually, insurance companies will cover the cost of regular screening and make an effort to cover the cost of follow-up screens for abnormal results.

Efforts could be made to make the procedure more comfortable, sure. Granted, older women may reduce the frequency of testing safely. And maybe the industry should take a tip from this site and use silicone inserts instead of hard plastic crankers that sound like carjacks. But ultimately, it’s for your health. So lie back and uh...think of England.

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I Want To Turn Your Ideas Into Stories

If you couldn’t tell from my lack of posting, my sex life has been rather slow lately. There may be something developing, but right now I don’t have much to write about my own sex life, so I’ve been busy working on my erotic fiction under the Amy Redd pen name. Anal Vibrators or Anal Vibrator are popular among men and women

However, I miss you horny guys and naughty girls over here. That’s why, when one of the awesome regular readers suggested that I open up this blog to stories from other women, I knew it was an idea that I wanted to look into.Our shop provides you with various types of anal beads.

It would sort of be like Real Erotic Stories For Real Women, except instead of asking my girlfriends for ideas, I’m asking the naughty girls and horny guys that read this blog for their hottest stories that they would like to see me write about.

I’ll write just about anything that’s legal. I’m looking open myself up to writing about topics that I may or may not have covered here. All I ask is that the story that you share is based on real events.

You can leave your suggestion in the comments below, or if you want to keep it more private, send me a message via the contact form. You can tell me as many details as you want, or as little. I’ll do my best to turn those details into very hot blog posts.

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Six Reasons to Use a Vibrator

Who doesn't need an orgasm? When you orgasm, you release hormones that give your body a stress release that nothing else can match. It's why our society wants sex so much - it feels so good. But what if you don't have a partner or want an orgasm when your partner is not around? Well, the obvious answer is to use a vibrator. Personal vibrators can give you the orgasm you need when you need it, even if your partner is non-existent or not available. Here are six genuine reasons to use adult vibrators to achieve orgasm.

Better Health

We all want to live healthy, happy lives. Scientists have proven links between better health and having an orgasm regularly.Ben Wah Balls, Yep, that's right - using your vibrator is actually as important a step for your health as exercising, eating healthy foods, and even brushing your teeth.

Less Stress

Stress is just a part of our daily lives. We live in a busy, polluted environment, juggle hundreds of tasks a day, and try to balance our jobs, our homes, our friends, our family, and everything we need to do. Today's woman is far more stressed than her counterparts of decades past. We need to learn ways of relaxing and reducing our stress levels. Regularly using a personal vibrator helps your body to relax in ways that best reduce stress. Taking just 20 minutes of personal time a day to use your vibrator can help you reduce tension and get ready to deal with the stresses of the day.

More Orgasms

Some women who enjoy sex with their partners may not always reach orgasm. Using a vibrator with or without your partner can give you the orgasms you want to have. You can use a vibrators to get you to fever pitch and then allow your partner to take over to give you that vaginal orgasm you want. Some women never actually achieve a vaginal orgasm until they use a vibrator. The best part of using a vibrator is that you can have an orgasm when and where you want to, even if you are alone.

Control Your Sex Life

Using an adult vibrator can give you more control of your sex life. There are some times in life when sex with your partner is inadvisable, or you just feel horny, but you don't necessarily want to engage in the whole relationship to get sex. Your personal vibrator can give you that control to enjoy an orgasm without having to have sex. Won't you feel more relaxed on a first date if you release your tensions first? That way, you won't feel like you HAVE to have sex, just because you are feeling horny.

Increase Your Chances of Orgasm with a Partner

Using adult toys in your sex life can really help you to increase your chances of orgasm with a partner. Using a personal vibrator helps you to learn what you like and how you want to enjoy sex, so you can share this information with your partner. Using a Ben Wah Balls regularly can help your body to recognise the signals of orgasm easier and you may find you start to enjoy more orgasms with your partner. Your partner can also use the vibrator to add extra stimulation to your sensitive areas during foreplay or sex to increase your chances of a fulfilling orgasm.

Enjoy Sex More

When you use a vibrator, you will enjoy sex more. You will know what turns you on and how to achieve that elusive orgasm. Using a vibrator can make you feel free and comfortable having sex with a partner, so you will relax and enjoy sex more. You have a greater chance of achieving an orgasm with a personal vibrator.

Okay, surely you don't need any MORE reasons to get out your vibrator and enjoy better health, more orgasms, and better sex today.

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Rabbit Vibrator

 The Rabbit Vibrator is the first rabbit that the line has to offer. The company is most well known for its innovative clitoral and bullet vibrators, but this is one of their few full size vibrators and the only one that will give you both clitoral and g-spot stimulation at the same time. It comes in three colors – hot pink, teal and purple – which will appeal highly to women. This sex toys is designed more for a woman to use alone during masturbation, however, it can be used by couples if he wants to use it on her.

The design is sleek and simple – no freaky rotating beads or scary looking rabbit ears here. It’s made of hard plastic with a silky soft silicone covering that feels exceptionally nice and high quality. Don’t use a silicone lube with it though, or you’ll begin to degrade the material. It’s phthalate free and body safe, as well as waterproof so you can take it in the shower or bath. It’s also exceptionally quiet – it may very well be one of the most quiet rabbit vibrators you’ll ever use!

The shaft  is hard, like all other  toys, so some women may not like the fact that the shaft cannot flex. It may hit the g-spot for some women, and for others who are shaped differently with g-spots in different positions, it may not work as well. The clitoral attachment does flex a little to accommodate differently shaped women, however, the vibrations in the clitoral attachment are weaker than they are in the shaft. The Kaya only requires two AAA batteries, so the vibrations may be weak when compared to rabbit vibrators that either use more batteries or are rechargeable. Make sure you do keep a stock of batteries around, you don’t want to run out of juice mid-session!

it is a stylish, sleek looking rabbit vibrator that is going to appeal to many women. It’s fun, soft and silky and does a decent job of stimulating both the clitoris and the g-spot at the same time. Some women will prefer this vibrator to other, less discreet ones, while some women will care less about the look of a vibe and go more for strong performance, flexibility and the ability to recharge it. For the price, however, it’s a fairly good vibrator and an excellent choice for beginners. Die hard fans of the rabbit vibrator may want to spend a little more money, however, and get something a little stronger with a little more flexibility in the shaft.

The Full Rabbit Vibrator Review

The Rabbit Vibrator is a high quality rabbit vibrator with an innovative design that looks sleek, stylish and modern. Unlike many jelly rabbit vibrators, there are no rotating beads, swirling shaft or “rabbit ears.” This may be a deal breaker for some women, but for others, the simple simultaneous G-spot vibrators and clitoral stimulation without all the bells and whistles will do just fine.

The features two different motors throughout the toy, one which is housed in the shaft and the other which is housed in the tip of the clitoral attachment. Some women may feel that the clitoral vibrator needs to be a little bit stronger, while others will find that the dual motors work well together to bring about an orgasm. There are 12 different levels of vibrations, so you can find which one works best for you!

The biggest caveat with the  Rabbit Vibrator is the need for batteries. This is for two different reasons. First of all, with only two AAA batteries to power the vibrator, some women (especially women who are very experienced with sex toys) are going to find that the vibrations just don’t get strong enough to take them over the edge. However, this product will still work for many women, so it’s sort of a “try it and see” kind of thing. You may be pleasantly surprised at how well this toy meets your needs. The second issue with the batteries is that if you use the PicoBong Kaya Rabbit Vibrator a lot, you’re going to burn through a lot of batteries. This toy would have been so much better if it were rechargeable, and it would likely have stronger vibrations too. However, this may be something that some women are willing to part with in lieu of the silky soft silicone and the sleek look and feel of the Kaya.

The shaft of the Kaya does not flex, which may be another issue for some women but not for others. It’s curved to fit “most” women’s g-spots, but if yours is particularly difficult to reach, the Kaya may not do it for you.

The clitoral arm, however, is flexible and allows the toy to be used with a variety of different body shapes and sizes. The controls are easy to use both before and during play, provided that you take a few minutes to get used to them first. The Kaya is waterproof, so feel free to take it in the shower, bath or pool for some wet and wild fun!

Overall,  Rabbit Vibrator is a great choice for beginners and may still be a good choice for women who are more experienced with sex toys. If you’re looking for a vibrator that is sleek and modern looking instead of a large jelly monstrosity, the Kaya is definitely the right toy for you. You may find that the vibrations leave something to be desired, but then again, you may be pleasantly surprised – each woman is different. It’s moderately priced for the quality, so you can definitely try it and see if it works well for you! Every woman should have a rabbit vibrator, and the Kaya makes a good choice!

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