Marilyn Monroe has been revered as a beauty icon for decades. The actress was the epitome of old Hollywood glamor and, even today, many of us are still trying to recreate her signature bombshell look. Don’t get me wrong: The IG beauty trend is a solid look, but nothing beats vintage-inspired glam. In the 16-year span of her acting career, she made 29 films and looked great in every single one. And despite being viewed as a sex symbol to the masses, Monroe used her platform for social good: She brought body-conscious designs to the forefront of fashion in a visible way and continued the conversation around body diversity and representation in Hollywood. For instance, in 1955, Monroe promised the Mocambo club owner that she…

As we pointed out in earlier features about the India cleaning industry, things look good for the near future: the professional cleaning industry is growing in terms of output, but is also maturing when it comes to the status of the profession. This is clearly reflected by estimations made by an Allied Market Research report called Cleaning Services Market-Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecasts, it will reach roughly $74 million by the year 2022. According to a study that focuses on the global professional cleaning market, most regions in the world are still growing. The largest growth figures can be found in the Asia Pacific region, where several factors contribute to a thriving professional cleaning industry. Due to major…

Waste Management : According to Green Hotels, “an average hotel produces in excess of one kilogram of waste per guest per day,” 30% of which they could be diverting from the landfill. Given that recycling feels like a mainstream practice, it’s surprising that only 48% of resorts employ recycling in guest rooms; 61% record and track their waste recycling. Water pollution: Water pollution is a major byproduct of the tourism industry, caused by activities such as coastal development, waste discharge, guest attractions (e.g., recreational boating), and construction (e.g., mangrove clearing, reef destruction). While the industry seems to focus more on water consumption than pollution, there are some examples of resorts that work to protect their waterways. Bottled water alternatives:…

We dread cleaning days, but switching up your products can make the difference to your surfaces, & your new experience Have you ever really thought about the ingredients in your favourite solutions? Probably not. But most contain harsh chemicals which are responsible for toxins in our homes. A better choice are the many effective luxury cleaning products that are safe on the environment and tough on stains. Before we buy the best cleaning products, let's take a look at everything you need to know about them. We've evaluated exactly what they are and why they're better than your average products. Cleaning just got glamorous with luxury cleaning products. These aren’t your regular solutions found in grocery stores. Standard cleaning…

You may be a big corporate , with a fortune tree- what alarming is what's the status of your employee - performance ? They are under stress & anxiety - unbalanced life? If they are suffering from this , you are loosing your capacity, turning your asset to liabilities. A recent Study saying by 2030, Stress & anxiety will replace Diabetics as the No 1 Killer. Anxiety disorders include panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Symptoms include stress that's out of proportion to the impact of the event, inability to set aside a worry and restlessness. Stress & Anxiety- The bigger Killer by 2030 A groundbreaking study out of New Zealand found that 1 in 7 women,…

Lots of girls are missing school during their periods because they cannot afford sanitary protection - The study said most of the girls remain absent in school for an average of five days a month during their menstruation. To mark the first ever ‘Global Menstrual Hygiene Day’ here, WaterAid, in collaboration with State’s Women and Child Development (W&CD) Department, UNICEF, National Alliance of Women (NAWO), AAINA and Doordarshan, organised a workshop celebrating womanhood as well as creating awareness on menstrual hygiene management at personal and institutional level. [Wateraid: an international non-governmental organisation, focused on water, sanitation and hygiene.] This is very alarming. We cannot put their future at stake, Poor parents often prefer their girls to stay at home during…

Pain during sex is a common question that comes to my office. It can be extremely painful physically and mentally and can really affect your sexual relationship with your partner. There are definitely other medical reasons that could be giving you pain during sex, such as endometriosis, fibroids, perimenopause–perimenopause being the reason that your vaginal tissue becomes a little bit more dry–bacterial vaginosis, or sexuallty transmitted infection, which are definitely easier to treat and could be the reason why you’re having pain during sex. Another reason that is particularly common is something called vaginismus, where you have spasms of the vaginal wall, almost like a muscle spasm, and it’s usually triggered after having a previous episode of vaginal pain.…

Hot take: I prefer pads over any other period management product. That includes tampons, menstrual cups, and period undies.  Why? I feel most comfortable wearing a pad, like my aching vulva is resting on a pillow. A pad offers a layer of security between me and the world when I’m on my period, and the style with wings has saved me many times from leaks. I like checking in on my flow when I go to the bathroom, and it’s super easy to tell when it’s time to change to a fresh one. While sometimes I feel like I’m the only person in my friend group to use pads, it turns out, pad usage is much more prevalent than…

Think of your period like a rainbow. While period blood doesn’t include the full spectrum of the sun, it’s perfectly normal to have varying shades of red during menstruation. And sometimes it’s black. A change in hue is usually a sign of how quickly the blood is leaving the uterus, so don’t panic if you notice a lot of brown right before or during your period. But on some occasions, it can be a sign that something is wrong. Here’s a run down of what you need to know about the different colors that show up during your cycle. If your period blood is pink… At the beginning of your period, a light flow might mix with cervical fluid and come…

Solo sex has plenty of benefits (we mean, aside from the most obvious one). Not only does it feel amazing, but masturbating also releases endorphins, which can do everything from relieve stress and menstrual cramps to cure insomnia and even tone your abs. When it comes to sexual anatomy, omen have a more complex situation than men. We have radically different parts, with layers of labia, a sensitive clitoris, erogenous zones, and an elusive G-spot.So needless to say, there are a lot of different ways that women masturbate. Whether you’re new to masturbation or have time blocked on your calendar for regular sessions, here’s your guide to getting it right every time. And don’t forget, practice makes perfect. Set the…