Sugar Editorial Picks
Jul 20, 2009 -
Something about hot tubs has always screamed "Spring Break" to me. But this hot tub, built into a beautiful teak floor in a fenced-in area, designed by Katie Leede, looks sophisticated and has made me reconsider them. If I could create a beautiful outdoor space such as this, I'd buy one in a second.
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Nov 01, 2007 -
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?
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Sep 27, 2007 -
I'm sure you've heard that men shouldn't hang out in hot tubs because it can affect their sperm. Is this true or a myth?
Earlier this year, a team of urologists at the University of California conducted a study to test this speculation.
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Aug 27, 2007 -
I'm drooling over the photos of architect Olle Lundberg's cabin that recently appeared on Apartment Therapy San Francisco. I particularly love the way this elevated tub just appears to blend into the natural background.
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Jun 13, 2007 -
Recently I posted about ways to reward yourself for a workout well done, and one of those (and my favorite) is taking a sauna. I don't need to tell you about how great it feels. What I do need to tell you is you to hold off on jumping into the sauna, hot tub or steam room immediately after finishing your workout.
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Other Search Results
Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
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- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Expectations (prognosis)
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- Calling your health care provider
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Hair follicle anatomy
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Hot tub folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicles that results from exposure to certain bacteria that live in warm, wet areas.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Most folliculitis is caused by the common organism Staphylococcus aureus. However, hot tub folliculitis is caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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Aug 10, 2008 -
John Mayer took advantage of a little break in his tour schedule and hopped down to Cabo with his tour band mates a few days ago. Jennifer Aniston didn't make it down for this little vacation, but the group looked all sorts of relaxed. Mayer, his band and their wives were apparently rewarding themselves for all their hard work on tour this Summer.
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Oct 13, 2009 -
Swimming has gotten a bad rap as an exercise for weight loss. Unlike running, which curbs your appetite, swimming seems to increase it.
Studies comparing swimming with walking and cycling weight-loss programs found that swimmers gained five pounds on average, while the other two groups lost between 17 and 19 pounds.
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