how to choose a bra!

Health and Comfort

 

 

 Selecting a bra is about more than finding the "prettiest" bra or finding a bra in your favorite color - selecting a bra has real health and comfort-related considerations. A bra that doesn't fit well and offers too little support can displace your breast tissue, pushing it under the arm or flattening it around the breast wall. Bras that don't provide adequate support can stretch the breast tissue over time, making your breasts sag and droop. The right bra that offers good support helps keep your breasts youthful and firm, and can make a big difference in shaping and making you look slimmer and proportional under your clothes.

A bad bra that doesn't fit properly can spoil the most expensive dress. Get the right bra to look and feel your best.

Testing for Bra Fit
Am I Wearing the Wrong Bra?
Poorly-Fitting Bras Cause Health Problems
Guide to Finding the Right Bra Style
     - Bra Styles for the Small Bust
     - Bra Styles for the Large Bust
Wear a Full Support Sports Bra
Tips for Proper Bra Care
Some Facts about Bras and Breasts

Testing for Bra Fit

To test for bra fit, run your arms through the straps so that the straps are over your shoulders; bend forward from the waist and adjust your breast position so that your breasts are completely within the cup with the nipples being at the fullest point within the cup; make sure the hooks are fastened at the middle position; stand up and adjust the straps so that your breasts are at the right level; and make sure that the bra does not rise at the back and is comfortable without being too tight.

How to Tell if You're Wearing the Wrong Bra, or Your Bra is the Wrong Size

 

• Do your bra straps cause red marks on your shoulder?
• Do your bra straps slide down unless you're constantly adjusting them?
• Do your breasts bulge over the top of the cup in a double bump?
• Do your breasts droop or look generally out of shape?
• Does your bust fall forward, instead of being in its central position?
• Does the bra pull your shoulders forward?
• Does your bra band ride up in the back?
• Does the center of your bra fail to touch your breastbone?

Any of these things may be signs that your bra isn't right for you, or may not be the correct size. These problems indicate that the band is too big or small, or that the cups are too large or small, depending on fit-related issues. For full details on finding the proper size, check out our Guide to Finding the Right Bra Size.

Potential Health Problems for Ill-Fitting Bras

If your bra fits poorly it isn't just unflattering - it can cause potential health problems, too. These are a few of the health problems related to ill-fitting bras:

• Shoulder pain;
• Neck pain;
• Headaches;
• Stretching the breast tissue;
• Compressing or distorting the breast tissue.

If the bra doesn't provide good support, you may experience pain and stretching of the breast tissue, leading to droopy breasts. If the bra is too tight, it can also cause pain, and it can compress or distort the breast tissue over time. If the cup is too small, it can compress your breast tissue and squeeze it out around the sides, top or bottom of the bra. Particularly harmful is compressing the breast tissue between an underwire and your body. Wearing a poorly-fitting bra isn't just a fashion faux-pas; it can lead to health problems and ultimate distortion of your breasts.

Guide to Finding the Right Bra Style

• The Right Bra Style for a Small Bust:

  A balcony-style bra, with or without padding, can highlight the natural curves of a small bust. Balcony-style bras provide lift and a lovely, curvy shape, as well as a nice neckline. Half-cup bras are also a good choice for a small bust, and selecting a bra with padding at the sides and under the bust provide extra lift. Avoid square-cut bras, as they serve to flatten the look of a small bust.

• The Right Bra Style for a Large Bust:

  Women with large busts should look for wide shoulder and back straps for firm support. Full cups provide better shaping and contain the breast better than other bra styles. Underwire bras provide the best support for big busts. Lace and decoration on the bra makes the bust appear larger, so if you want a smooth, natural look, a plain bra style without too much lace helps your bust appear smaller.

• Different Clothes Require Different Bra Styles

  Finding the right bra style isn't a one-size-fits-all proposition. Different bra styles provide different shaping and work best with different types of clothes. Tailored suits and shirts, for example, look best with a bit of uplift and firm control. When you're wearing jeans and a t-shirt, though, you might prefer a soft, seamless bra to shape you and wear well under the clingy tops. Flesh-colored bras are good under light clothes; wear dark-colored bras under dark tops to avoid flashing white bra, and backless bras go best with a low-cut party dress or sun top.
• Bras with lycra or a bit of stretch are good choices if you're losing weight or if your weight varies over the course of the month. Breast size may change with diet, pregnancy, exercise, age and taking the Pill. Breast size can go up premenstrually, so women may need larger bras during the days leading up to a period. Pregnant women may experience hormonal changes that increase an entire bra size in a week, and should avoid underwires because the breasts may become fragile and sensitive.

Wear Sports Bras When You Exercise

 

Some women consider sports bras as "optional" during exercise. They're not. Any excessive breast movement puts a significant strain on the ligaments that hold the breasts in place, causing them to stretch and resulting in long-term sagging.

Everyday bras simply don't provide enough support and hold the breasts firmly in place during exercise. Sports bras are specially designed to allow freedom of movement while holding you firmly in place, and they're made of fabrics that channel moisture away from the skin to the outside of the fabric. Sports bras come in different shapes and styles suitable for different activity levels, but they're absolutely vital to wear when you exercise.

Caring for Your Bra

Ideally, you should wash your bra every day, by hand. Washing your bra daily removes body oils, preserves the color of your bra, and lengthens its life. If you wear two bras and wash them in turn, they should last for three months. Never put your bra in a clothes dryer - only air dry them.

Some Interesting Facts about Bras and Breasts

1. Breast sizes are growing. From 1990 - 2000, the average size has gone from a 34B to a 36C.
2. Twenty to thirty years ago, a DD cup was unusual; now G, H & J cups are not uncommon. Changing diet and The Pill are the culprits.
3. Bra-wearers are getting younger. Twenty to thirty years ago, 12 and 13 year-olds bought teen bras; now 8 and 9 year-olds are taking the plunge.
4. Today, the biggest selling bra color is nude and skin tones. Five to ten years ago, the biggest selling bra color is white, while ivory and cream were a close second. In 1971, skin tones were bestsellers, and were second favorite until about 5 years ago. Tea rose was the favorite from the 1920s through the 1950s.
5. Higher number of separations, divorces and remarriages have boosted the demand for attractive lingerie.

GONORRHEA!!!

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Gonorrhea is caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a bacterium that can grow and multiply easily in the warm, moist areas of the reproductive tract, including the cervix (opening to the womb), uterus (womb), and fallopian tubes (egg canals) in women, and in the urethra (urine canal) in women and men. The bacterium can also grow in the mouth, throat, eyes, and anus.

Gonorrhea is a very common infectious disease.  CDC estimates that more than 700,000 persons in the U.S. get new gonorrheal infections each year. Only about half of these infections are reported to CDC. In 2006, 358,366 cases of gonorrhea were reported to CDC. In the period from 1975 to 1997, the national gonorrhea rate declined, following the implementation of the national gonorrhea control program in the mid-1970s. After several years of stable gonorrhea rates, however, the national gonorrhea rate increased for the second consecutive year. In 2006, the rate of reported gonorrheal infections was 120.9 per 100,000 persons.

Gonorrhea is spread through contact with the penis, vagina, mouth, or anus. Ejaculation does not have to occur for gonorrhea to be transmitted or acquired. Gonorrhea can also be spread from mother to baby during delivery.
People who have had gonorrhea and received treatment may get infected again if they have sexual contact with a person infected with gonorrhea.

Any sexually active person can be infected with gonorrhea. In the United States, the highest reported rates of infection are among sexually active teenagers, young adults, and African Americans.













Some men with gonorrhea may have no symptoms at all. However, some men have signs or symptoms that appear two to five days after infection; symptoms can take as long as 30 days to appear. Symptoms and signs include a burning sensation when urinating, or a white, yellow, or green discharge from the penis. Sometimes men with gonorrhea get painful or swollen testicles.
In women, the symptoms of gonorrhea are often mild, but most women who are infected have no symptoms. Even when a woman has symptoms, they can be so non-specific as to be mistaken for a bladder or vaginal infection. The initial symptoms and signs in women include a painful or burning sensation when urinating, increased vaginal discharge, or vaginal bleeding between periods. Women with gonorrhea are at risk of developing serious complications from the infection, regardless of the presence or severity of symptoms.
Symptoms of rectal infection in both men and women may include discharge, anal itching, soreness, bleeding, or painful bowel movements. Rectal infection also may  cause no symptoms. Infections in the throat may cause a sore throat but usually causes no symptoms.
Untreated gonorrhea can cause serious and permanent health problems in both women and men.
In women, gonorrhea is a common cause of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). About one million women each year in the United States develop PID. The symptoms may be quite mild or can be very severe and can include abdominal pain and fever. PID can lead to internal abscesses (pus-filled “pockets” that are hard to cure) and long-lasting, chronic pelvic pain. PID can damage the fallopian tubes enough to cause infertility or increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy is a life-threatening condition in which a fertilized egg grows outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube.
In men, gonorrhea can cause epididymitis, a painful condition of the ducts attached to the testicles that may lead to infertility if left untreated.
Gonorrhea can spread to the blood or joints. This condition can be life threatening. In addition, people with gonorrhea can more easily contract HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. HIV-infected people with gonorrhea can transmit HIV more easily to someone else than if they did not have gonorrhea.



If a pregnant woman has gonorrhea, she may give the infection to her baby as the baby passes through the birth canal during delivery. This can cause blindness, joint infection, or a life-threatening blood infection in the baby. Treatment of gonorrhea as soon as it is detected in pregnant women will reduce the risk of these complications. Pregnant women should consult a health care provider for appropriate examination, testing, and treatment, as necessary.

Several laboratory tests are available to diagnose gonorrhea. A doctor or nurse can obtain a sample for testing from the parts of the body likely to be infected (cervix, urethra, rectum, or throat) and send the sample to a laboratory for analysis. Gonorrhea that is present in the cervix or urethra can be diagnosed in a laboratory by testing a urine sample. A quick laboratory test for gonorrhea that can be done in some clinics or doctor’s offices is a Gram stain. A Gram stain of a sample from a urethra or a cervix allows the doctor to see the gonorrhea bacterium under a microscope. This test works better for men than for women.

Several antibiotics can successfully cure gonorrhea in adolescents and adults. However, drug-resistant strains of gonorrhea are increasing in many areas of the world, including the United States, and successful treatment of gonorrhea is becoming more difficult. Because many people with gonorrhea also have chlamydia, another STD, antibiotics for both infections are usually given together. Persons with gonorrhea should be tested for other STDs.
It is important to take all of the medication prescribed to cure gonorrhea.  Although medication will stop the infection, it will not repair any permanent damage done by the disease. People who have had gonorrhea and have been treated can get the disease again if they have sexual contact with persons infected with gonorrhea. If a person’s symptoms continue even after receiving treatment, he or she should return to a doctor to be reevaluated.







The surest way to avoid transmission of STDs is to abstain from sexual intercourse, or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and is known to be uninfected.
Latex condoms, when used consistently and correctly, can reduce the risk of transmission of gonorrhea.
Any genital symptoms such as discharge or burning during urination or unusual sore or rash should be a signal to stop having sex and to see a doctor immediately. If a person has been diagnosed and treated for gonorrhea, he or she should notify all recent sex partners so they can see a health care provider and be treated. This will reduce the risk that the sex partners will develop serious complications from gonorrhea and will also reduce the person’s risk of becoming re-infected. The person and all of his or her sex partners must avoid sex until they have completed their treatment for gonorrhea.

HERPES ZOSTER

Anyone who has had chicken pox can develop herpes zoster. Also known as shingles or zoster, herpes zoster is caused by the same virus as chicken pox. After the chicken pox clear, the virus remains dormant (inactive) within certain nerve cells of the body. When the virus reactivates, zoster, which can be quite painful, develops.

About 20 percent of people who have had chicken pox will get zoster. Most develop zoster only once.

CAUSES OF HERPES ZOSTER

It is not clear what reactivates or "awakens" the virus. A temporary weakness in immunity
(the body's ability to fight infection) may cause the virus to multiply and move along nerve
fibers toward the skin. Although children can get zoster, it is more common in people over the
age of 50. Illness, trauma, and stress also may trigger zoster.

We do know that people with a weakened immunity are prone to developing zoster. A variety of illnesses and medical treatments can weaken a person's immunity. These include cancers, AIDS, treatment for cancer such as chemotherapy or radiation, drugs taken to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ, and cortisone when taken for a long time. All can make someone susceptible.
While much less contagious than chicken pox, a person with zoster can transmit the virus by means of direct skin contact if blisters break. Newborns and those with decreased immunity are at the highest risk. If someone contracts the virus, the person develops chicken pox — not zoster. Shingles only occurs after a person develops chicken pox and the virus re-emerges in certain nerve cells.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HERPES ZOSTER

Close up of zoster blisters

Zoster typically causes more pain and less itching than chicken pox. A person may feel burning, itching, tingling, or extreme sensitivity on the skin (usually limited to an area on one side of the body). These symptoms are typically present for one to three days, sometimes more, before a red rash appears in the same area. A zoster rash usually occurs on only one side of the body. A fever or headache also may develop.

The rash soon turns into groups of blisters, which generally last for two to three weeks. At first the blisters are clear, but then look yellow or bloody before they crust over (scab) and disappear. It is unusual to have pain without blisters, or blisters without pain. The pain is often severe enough for a physician to prescribe painkillers.

While zoster is most common on the trunk and buttocks, it can appear anywhere the nerves have been affected, including the face, arms, or legs. Blisters on the tip of the nose signal possible eye involvement. Great care is needed if the blisters involve the eye because permanent eye damage can result.

DIAGNOSIS OF HERPES ZOSTER

To diagnose herpes zoster, a dermatologist looks at the appearance of the skin and asks if the patient has experienced pain before the rash developed. To confirm the diagnosis, a dermatologist may scrape skin cells from a blister onto a glass slide for examination under a microscope. Also, the blister fluid containing the virus can be sent to a laboratory for special testing.

TREATMENT OF HERPES ZOSTER

Zoster usually clears on its own in a few weeks and seldom recurs. While zoster is clearing, pain relievers can help ease the discomfort, and cool compresses may provide soothing relief.

When diagnosed early (within 72 hours), oral anti-viral medication can be prescribed. This medication is often prescribed when the zoster is severe or affects an eye. Patients who have decreased immunity also are routinely prescribed an anti-viral medication. In addition to treating the zoster, an anti-viral medication can prevent post-herpetic neuralgia (pain, numbness, itching, and tingling that last long after the rash clears). The earlier treatment is started, the better.

To reduce swelling and pain, a corticosteroid may be prescribed along with the anti-viral medication. A corticosteroid also can help alleviate inflammation when a severe infection develops such as in an eye. Nerve blocks can help control pain. If a patient develops post-herpetic neuralgia (pain, numbness, itching, and tingling that lasts long after the rash clears), it may be treated with pain relievers. Oral medications, anti-depressants, anti-seizure and antineuralgia medicines also may be of some benefit. Patients with zoster rarely require hospitalization.

COMPLICATIONS OF HERPES ZOSTER

Probably the most common problem of herpes zoster is post-herpetic neuralgia, which is described above. The pain, numbness, itching, and tingling can last for months or even years. It is more common in older people.

A bacterial infection can develop in the blisters, which can delay healing. Persistent pain and redness warn of an infection. If either occurs, return to the dermatologist. Antibiotic treatment may be needed. An infection involving zoster lesions can lead to scarring if not appropriately treated in a timely manner.

Zoster in the eye that is not promptly treated can lead to complications such as glaucoma, scarring, and blindness.

Large affected area on buttocks and thigh

VACCINATION AGAINST HERPES ZOSTER

A vaccine has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for persons aged 60 years and older who have never had zoster. In one study, this immunization decreased the incidence of shingles by more than 50 percent. This vaccine has not been studied in persons with a history of shingles, and it should not be given to people who have decreased immunity (e.g., HIV, active cancer, taking drugs that decrease the immune response, etc.).

Another vaccine has been approved to prevent chicken pox. Typically given to children, the vaccine also may be given to some adults who have not had chicken pox.

A dermatologist is a physician who specializes in treating the medical, surgical and cosmetic conditions of the skin, hair and nails. To learn more about herpes zoster (shingles), log onto www.aad.org or call toll-free (888) 462-DERM (3376) to find a dermatologist in your area.

MOST ANNOYING GIRLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Potty Mouth

Wow ... did you just hear what she said? Girls, please lose the cursing. We're warning you ... it's hard to quit. We have a couple of RED editors who swear like sailors and trust us, it's not pretty. We have no excuse, but luckily you are young enough that you can stop now if you want to. You will be better for it if you do. There is nothing worse than when an f-bomb drops in front of your teacher.

 

Psst ... Guess What?

What is the deal with gossiping, ladies? Come on ... enough already! Not only is it rude, but no one will want to tell you anything after awhile because you can't keep your mouth shut. This is one of the most annoying habits that girls tend to do and, really, we could do without it completely.

Battling Your Bra

Find a bra that fits and then leave it ALONE! Enough with all the constant adjusting. Straps, we can all deal with, but the scratching and shifting of "the girls" is just way too much for any of us to even bear. Think of this like a guy adjusting his junk ... it's not pretty when you adjust YOUR stuff, either.

Close Your Legs

Do we even need to explain this one? Let's think about this for a moment ... why would sitting with your legs WIDE open be bad? Hmm. We aren't saying that you need to be all proper and sit with your legs crossed all day, but have a little decency and keep your legs close together. No one wants another Britney Spears incident on their hands.

Listen & Look

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  Potty Mouth

  Wow ... did you just hear what she said? Girls, please lose the cursing. We're warning you ... it's hard to quit. We have a couple of RED editors who swear like sailors and trust us, it's not pretty. We have no excuse, but luckily you are young enough that you can stop now if you want to. You will be better for it if you do. There is nothing worse than when an f-bomb drops in front of your teacher.
  

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  Psst ... Guess What?

  What is the deal with gossiping, ladies? Come on ... enough already! Not only is it rude, but no one will want to tell you anything after awhile because you can't keep your mouth shut. This is one of the most annoying habits that girls tend to do and, really, we could do without it completely.
  

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  Don't Do It

  Didn't anyone ever tell you that rolling your eyes is RUDE? Well, if not, then we will. This is an obvious reponse to being annoyed, but seriously, have you looked at yourself in the mirror when you do that? It's hideous. Now do yourself and the rest of the world a favor and NEVER do that again. We mean it!
  

  Guides for Girls

  Reading HER Signals

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  First Date Do's and Don'ts



• 

  Battling Your Bra

  Find a bra that fits and then leave it ALONE! Enough with all the constant adjusting. Straps, we can all deal with, but the scratching and shifting of "the girls" is just way too much for any of us to even bear. Think of this like a guy adjusting his junk ... it's not pretty when you adjust YOUR stuff, either.
  

  Guides for Girls

  Reading HER Signals

  Makeover Guide for Girls

  First Date Do's and Don'ts



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  Smoking Is Not Hot

This goes for both guys and girls. Smoking is disgusting and just because you are old enough doesn't mean that all of a sudden it's attractive. It reeks and makes YOU stink, turns your teeth yellow, creates more phlegm, makes you grow dark facial hair -- not to mention it's bad for your body. It's all-around disgusting, for both guys and girls. Don't start to begin with and if you do, then quit.

Listen& Loo

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  Potty Mouth

  Wow ... did you just hear what she said? Girls, please lose the cursing. We're warning you ... it's hard to quit. We have a couple of RED editors who swear like sailors and trust us, it's not pretty. We have no excuse, but luckily you are young enough that you can stop now if you want to. You will be better for it if you do. There is nothing worse than when an f-bomb drops in front of your teacher.
  

  Guides for Girls

  Reading HER Signals

  Makeover Guide for Girls

  First Date Do's and Don'ts



• 

  Psst ... Guess What?

  What is the deal with gossiping, ladies? Come on ... enough already! Not only is it rude, but no one will want to tell you anything after awhile because you can't keep your mouth shut. This is one of the most annoying habits that girls tend to do and, really, we could do without it completely.
  

  Guides for Girls

  Reading HER Signals

  Makeover Guide for Girls

  First Date Do's and Don'ts



• 

  Don't Do It

  Didn't anyone ever tell you that rolling your eyes is RUDE? Well, if not, then we will. This is an obvious reponse to being annoyed, but seriously, have you looked at yourself in the mirror when you do that? It's hideous. Now do yourself and the rest of the world a favor and NEVER do that again. We mean it!
  

  Guides for Girls

  Reading HER Signals

  Makeover Guide for Girls

  First Date Do's and Don'ts



• 

  Battling Your Bra

  Find a bra that fits and then leave it ALONE! Enough with all the constant adjusting. Straps, we can all deal with, but the scratching and shifting of "the girls" is just way too much for any of us to even bear. Think of this like a guy adjusting his junk ... it's not pretty when you adjust YOUR stuff, either.
  

  Guides for Girls

  Reading HER Signals

  Makeover Guide for Girls

  First Date Do's and Don'ts



• 

  Close Your Legs

  Do we even need to explain this one? Let's think about this for a moment ... why would sitting with your legs WIDE open be bad? Hmm. We aren't saying that you need to be all proper and sit with your legs crossed all day, but have a little decency and keep your legs close together. No one wants another Britney Spears incident on their hands.
  

  Guides for Girls

  Reading HER Signals

  Makeover Guide for Girls

  First Date Do's and Don'ts



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Quit Being a Nag
Women are known to nag and we assume most of the time this is due to men not understanding what we want. But that doesn't mean that nagging is OK. It's annoying. You need to find another way to get through to the people in your life. Learn to communicate properly, because nagging is really unattractive and will scare guys off.

Listen & Look

• 

  Potty Mouth

  Wow ... did you just hear what she said? Girls, please lose the cursing. We're warning you ... it's hard to quit. We have a couple of RED editors who swear like sailors and trust us, it's not pretty. We have no excuse, but luckily you are young enough that you can stop now if you want to. You will be better for it if you do. There is nothing worse than when an f-bomb drops in front of your teacher.
  

  Guides for Girls

  Reading HER Signals

  Makeover Guide for Girls

  First Date Do's and Don'ts



• 

  Psst ... Guess What?

  What is the deal with gossiping, ladies? Come on ... enough already! Not only is it rude, but no one will want to tell you anything after awhile because you can't keep your mouth shut. This is one of the most annoying habits that girls tend to do and, really, we could do without it completely.
  

  Guides for Girls

  Reading HER Signals

  Makeover Guide for Girls

  First Date Do's and Don'ts



• 

  Don't Do It

  Didn't anyone ever tell you that rolling your eyes is RUDE? Well, if not, then we will. This is an obvious reponse to being annoyed, but seriously, have you looked at yourself in the mirror when you do that? It's hideous. Now do yourself and the rest of the world a favor and NEVER do that again. We mean it!
  

  Guides for Girls

  Reading HER Signals

  Makeover Guide for Girls

  First Date Do's and Don'ts



• 

  Battling Your Bra

  Find a bra that fits and then leave it ALONE! Enough with all the constant adjusting. Straps, we can all deal with, but the scratching and shifting of "the girls" is just way too much for any of us to even bear. Think of this like a guy adjusting his junk ... it's not pretty when you adjust YOUR stuff, either.
  

  Guides for Girls

  Reading HER Signals

  Makeover Guide for Girls

  First Date Do's and Don'ts



• 

  Close Your Legs

  Do we even need to explain this one? Let's think about this for a moment ... why would sitting with your legs WIDE open be bad? Hmm. We aren't saying that you need to be all proper and sit with your legs crossed all day, but have a little decency and keep your legs close together. No one wants another Britney Spears incident on their hands.
  

  Guides for Girls

  Reading HER Signals

  Makeover Guide for Girls

  First Date Do's and Don'ts



• 

  Smoking Is Not Hot

  This goes for both guys and girls. Smoking is disgusting and just because you are old enough doesn't mean that all of a sudden it's attractive. It reeks and makes YOU stink, turns your teeth yellow, creates more phlegm, makes you grow dark facial hair -- not to mention it's bad for your body. It's all-around disgusting, for both guys and girls. Don't start to begin with and if you do, then quit.
  

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  Reading HER Signals

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Ring Ring Ring

Enough already with the nonstop phone calls and texting. Girls tend to do this when they are gossiping (see #2), or if they are obsessing over a guy. Trust us, guys don't like talking all the time. They need their space, too. So before you get too cell phone happy, why don't you consider cutting back and not looking like a total stalker with no life? Glad we cleared that up.

Listen & Look

• 

  Potty Mouth

  Wow ... did you just hear what she said? Girls, please lose the cursing. We're warning you ... it's hard to quit. We have a couple of RED editors who swear like sailors and trust us, it's not pretty. We have no excuse, but luckily you are young enough that you can stop now if you want to. You will be better for it if you do. There is nothing worse than when an f-bomb drops in front of your teacher.
  

  Guides for Girls

  Reading HER Signals

  Makeover Guide for Girls

  First Date Do's and Don'ts



• 

  Psst ... Guess What?

  What is the deal with gossiping, ladies? Come on ... enough already! Not only is it rude, but no one will want to tell you anything after awhile because you can't keep your mouth shut. This is one of the most annoying habits that girls tend to do and, really, we could do without it completely.
  

  Guides for Girls

  Reading HER Signals

  Makeover Guide for Girls

  First Date Do's and Don'ts



• 

  Don't Do It

  Didn't anyone ever tell you that rolling your eyes is RUDE? Well, if not, then we will. This is an obvious reponse to being annoyed, but seriously, have you looked at yourself in the mirror when you do that? It's hideous. Now do yourself and the rest of the world a favor and NEVER do that again. We mean it!
  

  Guides for Girls

  Reading HER Signals

  Makeover Guide for Girls

  First Date Do's and Don'ts



• 

  Battling Your Bra

  Find a bra that fits and then leave it ALONE! Enough with all the constant adjusting. Straps, we can all deal with, but the scratching and shifting of "the girls" is just way too much for any of us to even bear. Think of this like a guy adjusting his junk ... it's not pretty when you adjust YOUR stuff, either.
  

  Guides for Girls

  Reading HER Signals

  Makeover Guide for Girls

  First Date Do's and Don'ts



• 

  Close Your Legs

  Do we even need to explain this one? Let's think about this for a moment ... why would sitting with your legs WIDE open be bad? Hmm. We aren't saying that you need to be all proper and sit with your legs crossed all day, but have a little decency and keep your legs close together. No one wants another Britney Spears incident on their hands.
  

  Guides for Girls

  Reading HER Signals

  Makeover Guide for Girls

  First Date Do's and Don'ts



• 

  Smoking Is Not Hot

  This goes for both guys and girls. Smoking is disgusting and just because you are old enough doesn't mean that all of a sudden it's attractive. It reeks and makes YOU stink, turns your teeth yellow, creates more phlegm, makes you grow dark facial hair -- not to mention it's bad for your body. It's all-around disgusting, for both guys and girls. Don't start to begin with and if you do, then quit.
  

  Guides for Girls

  Reading HER Signals

  Makeover Guide for Girls

  First Date Do's and Don'ts



• 

  Quit Being a Nag

  Women are known to nag and we assume most of the time this is due to men not understanding what we want. But that doesn't mean that nagging is OK. It's annoying. You need to find another way to get through to the people in your life. Learn to communicate properly, because nagging is really unattractive and will scare guys off.
  

  Guides for Girls

  Reading HER Signals

  Makeover Guide for Girls

  First Date Do's and Don'ts



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  Lose the 'Likes'

  Just because celebrities act like idiots (ahem, Paris Hilton), it doesn't mean that sounding stupid and flaking out is cool. "I was, like, OMG." Please spare us the constant 'OMGs' and 'likes' because guys don't want to date a dumb girl. They'll hook up with you because you seem stupid and easy, but they won't want a relationship.
  

  Guides for Girls

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  Makeover Guide for Girls

  First Date Do's and Don'ts



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 Keep It Simple
OK, why don't you tell us what REALLY happened? Because we're just not buying this story one bit. Girls have a tendency to exaggerate the truth and we'd like to think it's just that they are really creative, but we don't think so. Just keep the story simple, and you'll realize that not working extra hard to make the story more interesting will be much easier on you.

Picking Your Butt

We don't care whether you wear your jeans skintight or loose, just please don't go digging when the seam along your butt starts looking for a place to hide. Deal with your wedgies in private, or just find a pair of pants (or underwear) that fit you better, please. There's nothing more disgusting then a girl picking her wedgie and then wanting to hold hands ... ewww.