WHEN SEX IS BAD FOR YOU...

Sex is fun and improves the intimacy of a couple, and there are certainly other benefits of sex. But many are not aware of the negative sides of having sex. We look at some of the potential health dangers that can occur during sex.

Heart attack

The notion that sex can actually bring about a heart attack has actually be around for some time and it has been found that the average 50 year old male who is a non smoker doubles the odds of a heart attack when they have sex.

However, if you have had a stroke or heart trouble, the chance of sex causing a heart attack is about two in a million which is double the risk for healthy people in the hours after sexual intercourse.

Although heart attacks during sex are rare, no one wants to be among the unlucky few who die while getting lucky. So if you have cardiovascular disease (CVD), or even if it runs in your family, it's important to ask your doctor what type of sexual activity is safe.

Carpal tunnel syndrome

According to research published in Medical Hypotheses journal, the extra weight put on your wrists during sexual intercourse is probably a major contributing factor to carpal tunnel syndrome. And the data that helps prove this shows an increase in carpal tunnel syndrome with the introduction of medications like Viagra and the ever-worsening obesity epidemic.

For those of you who haven’t heard of this syndrome before, it is the irritation of the median nerve which causes tingling and numbness of the thumb, index, and the middle fingers.

The wrist is surrounded by a band of tough tissue that normally functions as a support for the joint. The tight space between this fibrous band and the wrist bone is called the carpal tunnel. The median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel to receive sensations from the thumb, index, and middle fingers of the hand. Any condition that causes swelling or a change in position of the tissue within the carpal tunnel can squeeze and irritate the median nerve.

The fact that sex is the most widely practiced activity that uses both hands at the same time only strengthens the hypothesis. However, the incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome drops off later in life coinciding with a decrease in sexual activity.

And you thought your carpal tunnel syndrome was from typing on the computer!

Pregnancy problems

We all know that potentially one outcome of having sex can lead to pregnancy and while this isn’t a health hazard and having sex while pregnant doesn’t cause miscarriage, premature labour or any other complication; if you have a low lying placenta having sex may be a risk.

This exception should be especially adhered to if this has caused bleeding during pregnancy. Other times that when sex should be avoided when you are pregnant is if you’re leaking amniotic fluid, you have placenta previa or you are at risk from preterm labour.

Many couples worry that sex during pregnancy will cause a miscarriage, especially in the first trimester. But sex isn't a concern. Early miscarriages are usually related to chromosomal abnormalities or other problems in the developing baby, not to anything you do or don't do.

Male injuries

A common battle scar for men from their bedroom activities can be a rip in the skin connecting the foreskin and the penis and this is known as a torn frenulum. It heals but with a scar, which is likely to tear again so it is best to avoid sex for a couple of days. It’s a relatively common problem and once it has totally healed both men and women can reduce their risk of genital cuts and tears from sex using a condom or extra lubrication to cut your chances of further trouble.

However, it is not only men who suffer from small tears as this is also common for women. Many have had the experience of noticing slight bleeding from vaginal sex as a result of getting tiny cuts or tears in their vagina or vulva as a result of intense friction from sex.

‘Fractures’

You may think this is one of those crazy sex myths, but penis fractures can happen and a guy can actually fracture their penis during sex which is a crack caused by the rigid tissue snapping during gymnastic sex. Most reported cases happen when the woman is on top of the man or when the man gets slightly carried away and thrusts deeply into their partner with a great deal of vigor and hitting hard against the pubic bone.

Penile fractures are usually accompanied by a popping sound and then an immediate loss of erection for the man followed, some hours later, by bruising and severe pain. A penis fracture requires urgent medical attention and a fracture can usually be diagnosed with a physical exam, and prompt surgical repair is typically recommended. Left untreated, a penis fracture may result in deformity of the penis or the inability to have or maintain an erection.

The penis is made of two sponge like bodies, which fill up with blood when you have an erection and that's what gives penises rigidity. When it's really over bent or when you apply too much pressure, the penis can break and what is breaking is the layer of fibre sheath.

Sex isn't the only way a man can break his penis as any time the penis is hit while erect, damage can occur. On the other hand If it's flaccid, you cannot have a penile fracture.

Girly pains

It is very common for women to experience pain during intercourse at some point during their lives. However, pain during intercourse can detract from an enjoyable experience which is not good, and it might also signal more serious problems. The discomfort which can be experienced during intercourse can be down to the ovaries being bumped during sex causing a pain deep inside. This is a common pain for women and can be alleviated by changing the depth and position of penetration. As soon as you feel the pain, it is important to stop and change positions. On the other hand it could be ovarian cysts.

Another possibility may be that it's your cervix that is hurting. Many women tend to have tender cervixes throughout different times in their cycles.

On the whole if the pain continues to occur, you should make an appointment with a health care provider for an evaluation.

Headache

Headaches are never fun, but they can be downright frustrating when they occur after sex. If you're unfortunate enough to experience this symptom, you're not alone. While having a headache is used by some women to turn down the advances of their partner and therefore is just seen as an excuse, a throbbing headache can actually be the result of sex which happens during or after the act itself.

This orgasm headache is a type of migraine called ‘benign coital headache’ which tends to happen before or at climax. Although benign coital or orgasmic headaches are very painful, and obviously limit sexual enjoyment, they present no other acute threat. They are thought to result from muscle contraction, and/or blood vessel dilation, in the head and neck during sex.

However, the other type of headache that can occur is the ‘new onset’ severe headache during sex. This is a first time headache, which is generally characterised as the worst headache of a personas life. This type of sex headache is a serious emergency until proven otherwise. Such a headache is often due to an acute brain haemorrhage or other serious condition. Fortunately, this type of first onset headache is fairly unusual, but when it does occur it can represent a life threatening emergency, which requires emergency evaluation and treatment.

We hope we didn't scare you from having sex! Just take precautions while having sex and don't ignore bodily pains or aches.

(source:http://lifestyle.malaysia.msn.com/Wellbeing/Health/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3940267&page=0)

13 SIGNS YOU'RE FALLING IN LOVE...

13. You can't stay mad at him/her for more than a minute or two. You actually have to try hard to stay mad.

12. You'll read his/her IMS over and over again.

11. You'll walk really really slow while you're with him/her.

10. You'll feel shy whenever you're with him/her.

9. While thinking about him/her your heart will beat faster and faster.

8. By listening to his/her voice, you'll smile for no reason.

7. While looking at him/her, you can't see other people around you. You can only see that person.

6. You'll start listening to slow songs.

5. He/She becomes all you think about.

4. You'll get high just by their smell.

3. You'll realize that you're always smiling to yourself when you think of them.

2. You'll do anything for him/her.

1. While reading this, there was one person on your mind the whole time.

ISLAM PADA AKHIR ZAMAN...

Rasullah S.A.W pernah mengingatkan kepada kita mengenai tibanya zaman di mana Islam dianggap asing oleh masyarakat sekeliling sebagaimana zaman permulaan Islam dahulu. Pada masa itu orang yang mengamalkan Islam dianggap asing. Orang yang menyeru kepada kebaikan dianggap ketinggalan zaman, orang yang mencegah kemungkaran dianggap menjaga tepi kain orang atau tuduhan-tuduhan seumpamanya. Pada hari ini kita telah merasai keasingan Islam itu.

Sabda Rasulullah S.A.W yang bermaksud;

"Islam bermula dalam keadaan asing dan akan kembali dalam keadaan sebagaimana ia bermula maka beruntunglah orang yang asing. Sahabat-sahabat bertanya wahai Rasulullah siapakah orang asing itu? Rasulullah S.A.W menjawab orang yang melakukan pembaikan (islah) ketika rosaknya manusia, tidak bersengketa dalam agama Allah dan tidak mengkafirkan orang yang berada pada tauhid disebabkan dosa".

(Riwayat Muslim)

Jika kita membaca sejarah perjuangan Rasulullah S.A.W kita akan dapati bagaimana risalah Islam yang dibawa oleh Baginda dianggap asing sehingga ditentang hebat oleh kafir Quraisy Mekah. Dakwah kepada agama tauhid yang dibawa oleh Rasulullah pada peringkat awalnya hanya diimani oleh kalangan keluarga dan sahabat terdekat sahaja. Ajaran yang dibawa oleh Rasulullah S.A.W dianggap asing dan pelik oleh masyarakat Jahiliah apatah lagi Rasulullah S.A.W menentang berhala-berhala mereka, menentang amalan syirik dan khurafat yang mereka lakukan, menentang perzinaan, adat dan budaya yang biasa mereka agungkan.

Justeru, apabila Rasulullah S.A.W membawa sesuatu yang bertentangan dengan amalan nenek moyang mereka maka mereka mula bertindak balas dengan menghina, mencela Rasulullah dan menyeksa serta membunuh para sahabat. Inilah gambaran tentang asingnya Islam itu pada peringkat awal dakwah Rasulullah S.A.W.

Firman Allah S.W.T dalam surah Hud ayat 120 yang bermaksud:

"Setiap berita daripada Rasul-rasul itu, Kami ceritakan kepadamu (wahai Muhammad), untuk menguatkan hatimu dengannya; telah datang kepadamu dalam berita ini kebenaran dan pengajaran serta peringatan bagi orang yang beriman".

(Sedutan Khutbah Masjid Universiti Putra Malaysia: 30 September 2011/ 2 Zulkaedah 1432H)

DOA...

1. Doa Mohon Diberi Kesabaran

"Ya Tuhan kami, limpahkan kesabaran atas diri kami dan kukuhkan pendirian kami dan tolonglah kami terhadap orang-orang kafir."

(Surah al-Baqarah ayat 250)

2. Doa Mohon Anugerah Keturunan dan Waris Yang Baik

"Ya Tuhanku, janganlah Engkau membiarkan aku hidup seorang diri dan Engkaulah pewaris Yang Paling Baik."

(Surah al-Anbiya' ayat 189)

3. Doa Mohon Anugerah Isteri dan Keturunan Yang Menyenangkan Hati

"Ya Tuhan kami, anugerahkan kepada kami isteri-isteri kami dan keturunan kami sebagai penyenang hati (kami) dan jadikanlah kami imam bagi orang-orang yang bertakwa."

(Surah al-Furqan ayat 74)

TO THE GIRLS!!!

What he won't tell you!!!

Your guy may never actually voice this out, but this is what he'd really like to say.

1. We like it when our friends like you... NOT so much when they love you!

There's nothing cooler to a guy, than a girl who can hold her own while his friends joke about girls, burp this afternoon's lunch and rattle on about football. But when his guy friends starting wishing you were theirs, he suddenly wishes you never knew anything about football. So be friendly with his friends but remind him that he's the ONE!

2. We want to be your best friend too!

You don't have to ramble on like you do with your girls, but keep him in the loop. While they may not want to replace any of your girl friends, they don't want to be the second person you tell either! Unfortunately, best guy friends fall even lower on the 'like' list.

3. We 'do get' tired of the chase...

Of course it's ok to make them work for it a li'l, especially at the beginning of the relationship; but even Usain Bolt runs out of steam at some point. The tug of war should end when he's poured his heart out.

4. We worry about getting dumped too.

This is the truth and nothing but the truth! Guys don't set the relationship on a timer. In fact, they wonder if you'll walk away first. So maybe if you stop thinking he's going to leave you, he might actually stop worrying about you leaving him.

5. We want you to speak your mind.

They don't like it when we expect them to read our minds. Telepathy is supposed to be a bonus, not a necessity. Plus, when guys assume and get it wrong, they just get into more trouble.

(source: seventeen magazine: August 2010)

SEVEN MYTHS ABOUT CAFFEINE...

By Melissa Breyer

More From Care2 Green Living Blog

For many of us, a morning without coffee or tea is a like the proverbial day without sunshine. For me, much of it is about the ritual. OK, who am I kidding? It’s about the caffeine. Mmm, I love caffeine -- that naturally occurring alkaloid found in the leaves, seeds, and fruits of more than 63 plant species worldwide. But at what risk do I indulge in my morning coffee and afternoon espresso?

Caffeine is most famous for its role as a stimulant and its ability to delay fatigue. I clearly get a boost of energy and clarity, as had been scientifically proven. But caffeine has also acquired a bad-boy reputation -- an unfair one, perhaps? Extensive studies into its safety show that there are still many misconceptions about caffeine. Allow me to tackle some of the myths surrounding my beloved alkaloid.

Myth No. 1: Caffeine is addictiveReality: Well, this depends on what you consider “addictive.” Caffeine is a stimulant to the central nervous system, and regular use of caffeine might cause mild physical dependence–but caffeine doesn’t affect your life the way addictive drugs do, and thus most experts don't consider caffeine dependence an addiction, per se. When regular caffeine consumption is quickly halted, some of us experience symptoms that last from one to several days–this can be avoided if caffeine consumption is reduced slowly.

If you’ve tried to stop cold turkey, you may have experienced one of these symptoms:
-Headache
-Fatigue
-Anxiety
-Irritability
-Depressed mood
-Difficulty concentrating

Myth No. 2: Caffeine causes insomniaReality: It depends. The human body absorbs caffeine quickly, but it also flushes it quickly. Processed mainly through the liver, caffeine has a relatively short half-life. On average, it takes four to five hours to rid half of the consumed caffeine from your body -- after another five hours 75 percent of it is eliminated. Unless you are very sensitive, a morning cup or two shouldn’t affect your sleep.

But if you have a quick latte at the 3:00 p.m. slump or an espresso after dinner, you may be counting sheep for a lot longer than you’re comfortable with. Your sleep shouldn’t be affected if you steer clear of caffeine for at least six hours before bedtime. Your sensitivity may vary, though, depending on your metabolism and the amount of caffeine you regularly consume.

Myth No. 3: Caffeine increases risk for osteoporosis, heart disease, and cancerReality: Moderate amounts of caffeine -- about 300 milligrams, roughly three cups of coffee -- apparently cause no harm in most healthy adults. Although some people are more sensitive to its effects, including older people and those with high blood pressure. Here are the facts by condition.

Osteoporosis: At high levels (more than 744 milligrams per day, around seven or eight cups of coffee), caffeine may increase calcium and magnesium loss in urine. But recent studies suggest it does not increase your risk for bone loss, especially if you get enough calcium. You can offset the calcium lost from drinking one cup of coffee by adding just two tablespoons of milk. However, research does show some links between caffeine and hip fracture risk in older adults. Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of caffeine on calcium metabolism. If you’re an older woman, discuss with your doctor whether you should limit your daily caffeine intake to 300 milligrams or less.

Heart disease: According to the Harvard Nurses' Health Study, caffeine consumption does not increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and does not raise cholesterol levels or cause irregular heartbeat. A slight, temporary rise in heart rate and blood pressure is common in those who are sensitive to caffeine -- but the rise is minimal and comparative to normal activity like walking up stairs. That said, if you have high blood pressure, talk to your doctor about caffeine intake as some people may be more sensitive to its effects. Also, more research is needed to tell whether caffeine increases the risk for stroke in people with high blood pressure.

Cancer: According to The New York Times, scientists conducting an international review of 66 studies found coffee drinking had "little if any effect on the risk of developing pancreatic or kidney cancer. In fact, another review suggested that compared with people who do not drink coffee, those who do have half the risk of developing liver cancer." And a study of 59,000 women in Sweden (the country with the highest coffee consumption per capita in the world) found no connection between caffeine consumption and breast cancer.

Myth No. 4: Pregnant women or those trying to get pregnant should avoid caffeineReality: I don’t know -- it seemed natural for me to avoid caffeine both times I was pregnant, but a study conducted at State University of New York and another study published in the journal Epidemiolgy looked at the effects of caffeine-containing beverages on reproductive factors, and the results suggests that moderate caffeine consumption is safe. However, one study found that women who consumed the caffeine equivalent of five or more cups of coffee per day were more than twice as likely to miscarry as those who consumed less caffeine or no caffeine at all, suggesting that “drinking very large amounts of coffee or other caffeine-containing beverages may increase a pregnant woman’s miscarriage risk,” said Mark Klebanoff, M.D., Director of NICHD’s Division of Epidemiology, Statistics, and Prevention Research. “However, serum levels of paraxanthine that are usually seen among women consuming only about two or three cups of coffee a day do not appear to increase this risk.”

Questions remain about the effects of high doses of caffeine and it is wise for pregnant women to practice moderation (less than 200mg per day). The Food and Drug Administration’s advice? “Pregnant women should avoid caffeine-containing foods and drugs, if possible, or consume them only sparingly.”

Myth No. 5: Caffeine is bad for kidsReality: Ack -- The Journal of Pediatrics published a survey showing that in the U.S., 5- to 7-year-old children drank approximately 52 mg of caffeine daily and 8- to 12-year-old children drank 109 mg daily. In general, kids have the same ability to process caffeine that adults do. A study by A. Leviton published in Clinical Pediatrics suggests that caffeine-containing drinks and foods -- consumed in moderation -- have no detectable effects on hyperactivity or attention span of children. However, in sensitive children, higher doses of caffeine, may cause temporary effects such as excitability, irritability, reduced sleep, or anxiety.

But really, in my opinion, kids have their entire lives to be (non-) addicted to caffeine. Even if studies do suggest that up to 300mg of caffeine daily is safe for kids, the vehicles by which they are consuming it (sodas and energy drinks) are undeniably unhealthy.

Myth No. 6: Caffeine can knock out the alcoholReality: Such a cliche -- a cup of coffee will erase the martini before, wine with, and the cognac after dinner. What research actually suggests is that people only think caffeine will help them sober up. Alcohol can be very clever that way. People who drink caffeine along with alcohol think they’re fine behind the wheel, when actually reaction time and judgment are still impaired. In fact, college kids who drink both alcohol and caffeine are actually more likely to have car accidents. According to Thomas Gould, PhD, of Temple University, ”The myth about coffee’s sobering powers is particularly important to debunk because the co-use of caffeine and alcohol could actually lead to poor decisions with disastrous outcomes.”

Myth No. 7: Caffeine has no health benefitsReality: I can tell you right now, based on personal experience, that caffeine improves alertness, concentration, energy, clear-headedness, and feelings of sociability. Brain-fog be gone! Scientific research at John Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore and Harvard support these subjective experiences -- and have shown that caffeine may also improve memory and logical reasoning. A French study showed a slower decline in cognitive ability among women who consumed caffeine: “Caffeine is a psychostimulant which appears to reduce cognitive decline in women,” said study author Karen Ritchie, PhD, of INSERM, the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research, in Montpellier, France.

Caffeine-containing beverages have been in the headlines lately for their high level of antioxidants, which appear to promote heart health and cancer prevention. Other recent reports suggest (although not yet conclusively) that caffeine may be useful in treating allergic reactions due to its ability to reduce the concentration of histamines, the substances that cause the body to respond to an allergy-causing substance. More research is need in this area before conclusions can be drawn however. Limited evidence suggests caffeine may also reduce the risk of the following: Parkinson’s disease, liver disease, colorectal cancer, and type 2 diabetes.

(souce : http://shine.yahoo.com/event/green/seven-myths-about-caffeine-2527315/)

KATA..

Bicara Kata

by In-Team

Manis bicara indah tutur kata

Tak seindah rupa pengertiannya

Lembutnya lidah mengata nista

Lidah yang tiada bertulang

Mengadu domba

Serta memfitnah sesama saudara

Terkadang aku berfikir sendirian

Perlukah amarahku dibiar terus menyala

Membakar membara dengan rasa bangga

Mencela mereka dengan kata-kata

Kata ibarat pedang

Yang tajamnya bisa membunuh lawan

Kata-kata yang berhikmah

Menyedarkan kita

Kata madah pujangga

Bisa menjadi pedoman manusia

Jagalah bahasa kata kita

Jangan disalah guna

Yang merah itu saga

Yang kurik itu kendi

Yang indah itu bahasa

Yang cantik budi pekerti

Terkadang aku mentaksir manusia

Kurniaan Tuhan telah banyak dikhianati

Mencerca, menghina, dustanya bicara

Menyusun nista dengan kata-kata

Terlajak perahu masih boleh diundur lagi

Terlajak kata buruk padahnya

Terlajak perahu masih boleh diundur lagi

Terlajak kata hilang percaya

Hilang percaya...

NAK PUTUS ASA ???? FIKIR SEMULA...

RAMADHAN

Panas terik.... Itulah maksud ramadhan dari segi bahasa... Sedar atau tidak syaaban sudah mahu meninggalkan kita.. Dalam beberapa jam lagi ramadhan akan menemui kita... Sudahkah kita mempersiapkan iman kita untuk menyambut bulan yang penuh dengan kerahmatan ini???? Adakah ramadhan kali ini akan menjadi ramadhan yang terakhir buat kita???

PEMBUKA RAMADHAN

Assalamualaikum n good evening everyone.. ramadhan akan tbe lg bebrapa jam ... dikesempatan ini,, ingin daku memohon ampun dan maaf kepada semua andai tersilap kata, terkasar bahasa... semoga ramadhan kali ini menjadi catalyst wat kte semua untuk meningkatkan rate of ibadah.... InsyaAllah

4 PERKARA UNTUK SIHAT...

4 Perkara Menguatkan Badan
. Makan daging
. Memakai haruman
. Kerap mandi
. Berpakaian kemas

4 Perkara Menajamkan Mata
. Memandang benda yang hijau
. Duduk menghadap kiblat
. Bercelak sebelum tidur
. Berpakaian bersih

4 Perkara Menajamkan Fikiran
. Tidak banyak berbual kosong
. Rajin membersihkan gigi
. Bercakap dengan orang yang soleh
. Bergaul dengan para ulama

4 Perkara Melemahkan Badan
. Banyak minum air ketika makan
. Sentiasa cemas
. Banyak makan makanan masam
. Banyak bersetubuh

4 Perkara Merosakkan Mata
. Memandang najis
. Melihat orang dibunuh
. Melihat kemaluan
. Membelakangi kiblat


(Dipetik daripada : Solusi #33 m/s 84)

SEKARANG????

Sesungguhnya orang-orang yang beriman itu (yang sempurna imannya) ialah mereka yang apabila disebut nama Allah (dan sifat-sifatNya) gementarlah hati mereka; dan apabila dibacakan kepada mereka ayat-ayatNya, menjadikan mereka bertambah iman, dan kepada Tuhan mereka jualah mereka berserah.(Al- Anfal :2)

Apa yang merunsingkan kini adalah terdapat sebahagian daripada umat Islam yang mengaku bahawa mereka adalah orang yang beriman, tetapi apabila disebutkan nama ALLAH serta petikan kalamnya tidak sedikit pun muncul ketakutan di riak mukanya.... Bahkan kemungkaran tersebut diteruskan dan nama ALLAH itu dibuat seolah-olah satu permainan buat dirinya... Adakah agama suatu permainan ????? Adakah tuhan suatu permainan????

PENGALAMAN

Setiap detik kita berhadapan dengan pelbagai situasi.. Sama ada perkara yang sama atau tidak, itulah yang dipanggil sebagai pengalaman dan inilah yang menjadikan kita lebih dewasa dan berfikiran matang... Tetapi, sebelum menerima perkara yang tidak ternilai ini pelbagai perkara perlu ditempuh.. Antaranya perkara suka dan duka serta pahit dan manis... Perkara tersebut akan menjadi warna yang akan mencorakkan kehidupan seseorang dan ingatlah bahawa setiap detik itu hanya akan datang sekali sahaja seumur hidup.. Tolonglah hargai detik tersebut sebaiknya.....

HIDUP.....

Hidup ni kalau kita kejar macam mana pun mesti takkan berpuas hati dengan apa yang kita. Tak percaya???? ... Cuba kita renung... Kalau dulu masa sekolah rendah dulu, azam kita untuk dapat 5A UPSR... Bila dah dapat masuk pula ke sekolah menengah nak target PMR pula iaitu 8A.... Lepas itu, datang la pula SPM meminta kita untuk dapat A+... Lepas SPM sambung belajar, kerja, kahwin dan cuba kita fikir bilakah semua ini akan berakhir. Rasanya cuma ada satu pengakhiran iaitu MATI....