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Basset Hound Couldn't Be Happier

GiggleSugar — Thu, 29 May 2008 11:00:00 -0700

Basset Hounds are the best. They're all depressed and lethargic looking on the outside - even when they're jumping for joy on the inside. It's an endearing quality that makes me want to run over and squeeze some life back into them. Look at Flash here. Bath time is his favorite. It leaves him feeling so fresh, clean, and pleased, he can't help but . . . sit, stare, and frown. Awww.

Cute Alert: What the Flocke?

GiggleSugar — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:00:00 -0700

Remember Flocke? She's no longer the itty-bitty-teddy we met three months ago. Girlfriend's grown up and she's strutting her stuff. Watch Flocke stomp around in unfamiliar territory and then clean up after a tough day's work- being this cute ain't easy, you know? (Let's hope this fame doesn't go to her head as it did for someone else we know. . .)

Dude Gives Parenting Advice

GiggleSugar — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:00:00 -0700

Mark here considers himself some sort of advice guru. His website offers tips and tutorials on just about everything. Here's one of Mark's "quick fix" parenting tips on how to get a reluctant child into a bathtub. It's an innovative solution, but I thought the point of a bath was to get a kid clean, not sugar-coated and covered in dye. To each his own.

Add This to Your Bath

DearSugar — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:00:00 -0800

So the holidays might be officially over, but that doesn't mean your stress has magically diminished. It takes me a while to get over all the running around, and I find that I'm still tense and have a million things on my mind. An easy way to relieve some of that extra baggage is to soak in a nice hot bath. Here are some things you can add to your tub to make your bathroom seem more like a spa:

Brown Sugar Body Polish Treatments ($62.50)	Bath Pillow ($14.99)
Dr. Hauschka Lavender Bath Oil ($29.95)	Splash-Proof CD Player ($29.99)
Exfoliating Gloves ($7)	Cactus Body Brush ($15)

Sex in Water - Is It Safe?

DearSugar — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 08:00:28 -0700

Having sex in water sounds so sensual, doesn't it? When you're swimming in a pool or lake, you're practically naked already, so why not slip off your bathing suit and get it on? But, wait: Is it safe to have sex in water?

Not exactly. Lake, river, ocean, and pond water contains bacteria. Having sex can introduce that bacteria into your vagina, which could put you at risk for infections that you don't want up there. Pool water, on the other hand, contains chemicals that could irritate your lady business.

Aside from health risks, the logistics just aren't with you on this one. Since lubrication is key when it comes to sex that feels good, you don't want to end up all washed out (literally). The water dissipates your natural moisture, so you're left with friction-filled sex that won't last long. What's worse is that if you're using a condom, the friction could cause a tear, and you won't be protected from pregnancy or STIs if the condom breaks.

What about sex while taking a bath or shower together? To find out read more

Moving from smooching to screwing in the bath seems like a lovely plan, but the same lubrication problem you have in other bodies of water will arise in a bath too. So what about doing it in the shower? Again, the water will wash away the wetness you make naturally, and we know that sex without enough lubrication feels awful. You could move to the end of the shower where the water isn't beating down, but you'll just end up chilly and with sore muscles from trying to have sex while standing.

My advice? Sex + water = no fun. So make love without the water.

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Ramen: It's Not Just For Dinner!

GiggleSugar — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Have these people lost their minds? If stewing in broth and soaking in soy sauce counts as crazy, then yes. But the Ramen Noodle bath is actually a spa treatment offered in Japan (surprise, surprise). Some people believe it cleanses skin and improves metabolism. The noodles aren't edible, but the pork-based broth is the real deal. Sharing brown-colored hot water with a group of strangers? Count me out!

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A Fun Thing to do With Your Lover

DearSugar — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 08:00:00 -0700

I know I'm always looking for ways to spice up the action in the bedroom, so here's a fun idea you can try out. It's called "YOUR Turn - MY Turn," and here's how it works.

Choose 2 consecutive nights that you and your partner are available. If you want, you can even plan a 2-night weekend getaway somewhere.
Let it be your partner's turn first. That means for the entire night, they get to decide what you do to them and for them. Do they want you to make them dinner, and then have chocolate-covered strawberries and champagne in a bubble bath? Do they want a full body massage? Do they want you to dress up in a special, sexy outfit? Or do they want to choose certain sex positions they always wanted to try? It's totally up to your partner to decide - but you do have to make sure that whatever they're asking is respectful and not causing any pain or uncomfortable feelings.
Then the next night, guess what? It's YOUR turn. Do you want to go out to dinner and then come home and have your partner give you a 30-minute foot massage? Do you want to try using a new sex toy? Do you want to make love in the shower? Or maybe you want your lover to spend an hour kissing every single part of your body. It's totally up to you.

This "YOUR Turn - MY Turn" idea is great if you and your significant other have reached a boring plateau in your relationship. It'll bring back some of the fire that got you two together in the first place. Plus it gives you a chance to ask for things you might feel shy about otherwise. It's also a way to show your lover how much you appreciate and love them. Could you think of a better way to spend 2 nights?

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Melt Away Stress With a Salt Soak

DearSugar — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:00:00 -0700

Sometimes you have to set aside some "me time" for yourself. Once a week, I like to do something that's strictly for the benefit of my mind, body, and soul. I turn off my cell phone so I can sit with my thoughts and feelings. It's a great time to reflect on my life, my celebrations, my goals, and my dreams. It's also a great time to figure things out if I'm having a problem, or if I need to make a decision.

One of my favorite things to do is soak in a tub - even though it's summer. I like to transform my bathroom into a make shift spa by using scented bath salts like these from Lunaroma. The scent of the essential oils relaxes and calm my mind, and the blend of Dead Sea Salt and Epsom Salt cleanses and detoxifies my skin. If I'm feeling extra stressed, I bring a glass of white wine in the bath with me and just shut my eyes and enjoy my quiet time.

Sometimes it's all about the simple pleasures like these that give me time to be alone with my thoughts, so when I experience stressful parts of my week, I feel emotionally ready to get through them. So ladies, how do you de-stress?

Lullaby Baby, Under The Water Faucet

GiggleSugar — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:50:00 -0700

Forget the plants, have you watered your baby today?

The Audio On This Kid Is Skipping

GiggleSugar — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 01:00:00 -0700

This kid can't stress enough (15 times, to be exact) that she needs a bath. Where's the mute button when you need it? This reminds me of that "Family Guy" episode when Stewie stops at nothing to get his mother's attention. Oh, the joys of parenting.