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LIBIDO Magazine March 2015
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Editorial 8 Health Benefits of Kissing Sex Tip of the Month Stress and Testosterone Istanbul & Barcelona Libido Confessions Icariin, a natural PDE-5 Inhibitor 36 Questions that Lead to Love The History of Playboy Sunday morning Breakfast Idea
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Sex Experts A couple of weeks ago I got a phone call from RTL4 in the Netherlands saying they were looking for sex experts and that's why they called me. I confess that this flattered my male ego, but I also was caught off guard a bit because there hasn't been much of that going on for a while. But that's nothing for you guys to worry about! I guess, considering I am one of the co-founders of Goachi, their approach was understandable. In the end, we do sell libido and sports enhancing supplements! I have to confess that I was a bit nervous when I was on my way to Belgium to film for RTL4. In the past I "worked", or better I did about 70 castings without winning ANY for a model agency here in Portugal and I wasn't accepted for any ad at all for a reason. Well anyway here you can all see the result! It was a super experience and I am happy I convinced Nana Piguillet-Appiah to crack a bottle with us! :) Thanks you RTL4 for the super LifeStyleXperience! Love, Haroun
Sex Experts. By Haroun Cherif
Editorial
A kiss can make us dizzy with desire and it does not only make you feel good, it’s good for you and your body as well. Andréa Demirjian, author of Kissing: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about One of Life's Sweetest Pleasures, believes "a kiss a day really can keep the doctor away.†And she recently shared eight reasons why: Kissing helps reduce blood pressure Kissing zaps (menstrual) cramps and headaches Kissing fights cavities (saliva production increases in your mouth and this helps to wash away plague on your teeth) Kissing releases your happy hormones (such as dopamine and oxytocin) Kissing burns calories (it’s not going to replace your workout session, but a vigorous kiss may burn 8-16 calories) Kissing boosts self-esteem (a German study even found that men who were kissed by their wives before leaving for work made more money) Kissing tones your facial muscles (it helps you to shape up your neck and jawline) Kissing is a barometer for sexual compatibility (a first kiss could be a real turn-off).
By Evelien De Zutter
8 Health Benefits of Kissing
Filmmaker Tatia Pilieva asked herself what would happen if complete strangers would be asked to kiss each other. Twenty people were ready to give it a try. This is the result: "First kiss". As you can see, some people are feeling awkward, nervous or embarrassed during the first kiss. That might not breed the most seductive, sexy experience, but we recommend you to give him or her one more shot. Second kiss is crappy too? That's your cue to take your lips -- and the rest of you – elsewhere.
"75% of men ejaculate within 2 minutes of penetration at least 50% of the time"
PREMATURE EJACULATION By Haroun Cherif (Physiostherapist and founder Goachi)
Average time of coitus is around 7 minutes 75% of men ejaculate within 2 minutes at least 50% of the time Reduce your anxiety Communicate your concerns, talk to your partner or a friend Start-stop method
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Intravaginal ejaculation latency time (IELT) is the time it takes a man to ejaculate during vaginal penetration. The IELT varies from man to man, from one moment to the next and tends to decrease with age. So how long is "good"? An American-Canadian survey in 2008 found that the average time for heterosexual coitus was 7 minutes and that 1-2 minutes was too short, 3-7 minutes was adequate and 7-13 minutes desirable, while 10-30 minutes was too long. The Kinsey Institute found that 75% of the men ejaculated within 2 minutes after penetration at least 50% of the time. Wow. That makes me feel better! Various chemical substances, such as alcohol and opioids, depress the central nervous system, prolonging the IELT and that explains the whole want to have a drink before thing... So I guess we men basically have to deconstruct what "too fast" really is a bit. What can we do? Reduce your anxiety. The mind plays a huge role in what happens in the bed. So just stop over-thinking and go with the flow and try some mediation or yoga! Diagnosed premature ejaculation is also associated with lower levels of sexual frequency. So get things moving! Talk to your partner about it. You might even be surprised to hear that she isn't actually bothered by how long you last! Try the start-stop method. You can gain control by stopping sexual activity (sex or masturbation) right before the point "of no return" and then start again! ANY QUESTIONS?
SEX TIP OF THE MONTH
In life we often have to deal with stress situations which can disturb the balance of our body’s internal environment or homeostasis. To restore this balance, our body uses different systems, one of them being the hormonal system. The HPA-axis (Hypothalamus - Pituary gland - Adrenals) plays an important role in this process. The HPA-axis integrates physical and psychosocial factors so the organism can adapt efficiently to its environment in order to optimize the chances of survival. These 3 structures work together to deliver an appropriate response to any stressor. When we find ourselves in a stress situation, the HPA-axis regulates the release of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, also named the “fight or flight reponseâ€, in order to react properly and efficient. Once we have dealt with this stressor and homeostasis is restored, our body returns to a state of rest. At least, this is the scenario in optimal conditions. In today’s society a lot of people suffer from chronic stress. Their cortisol levels remain elevated and their body finds it difficult to return to a state of rest. When exposed for a longer period to a stressor, the ability to adapt adequately decreases, the adaptive energy is drained.
The Influence of Chronic Stress on Testosterone Levels
By Tom Van Biesen Osteopath D.O. MROE
In time, this can lead to chronic fatigue syndrome, burn out and many other serious health problems. Research also shows an association between elevated cortisol levels and decreased testosterone levels. This could explain why many people who have to deal with stress all the time suffer from a loss of libido, impotence, fertility problems, irregular menstrual cycle... Conclusion: chronic stress is responsible for elevated cortisol levels and elevated cortisol levels are associated with decreased testosterone levels, probably due to an inhibitory action of the HPA-axis on gonad function. ANY QUESTIONS? Don't hesitate and contact me! www.osteopatiacostabrava.com Useful Links: http://www.utexas.edu/news/2010/09/27/stress-hormone/ http://joe.endocrinology-journals.org/content/154/3/407.full.pdf http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2561306/ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1661182 http://vri.cz/docs/vetmed/46-6-160.pdf http://archpsyc.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=490664 http://press.endocrine.org/doi/abs/10.1210/jcem-57-3-671 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2796.1995.tb00873.x/abstract
The influence of chronic stress on testosterone levels
"If the earth were a single state, Istanbul would be it's capital." I couldn't agree more with Napoleon Bonaparte. It doesn't take long to fall in love with this magical city or better it's LOVE at first sight. Too much to see and too little time is a common catch cry from those returning after a visit to this magical city! So make sure you book enough days when you go. If you are looking for a place to celebrate a special ocation, Istanbul is the place to be. Any reason is a good reason to visit Instanbul! I haven't met a single person that didn't come back completely in love after visiting this fabulous city where East meets West.
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By Haroun Cherif
Barcelona
I have been to Barcelona as a couple and as a single and I know one thing whatever your marital status is, you are going to love the city! Three visits later I am getting to know the little cool places in this, with culture "infested", city and that just makes me want to come back again and again! Barcelona is the perfect size to discover on foot, so just put on your sneakers, cruise around and shop! When you get "bored" of Gaudi, Ramblas and all those other amazing buildings and museums just head off into a tapas, drink a beer or two and chill! Don't forget to take a siesta! You' need one if you want to go out! And you should, because the nightlife in Barcelona simply rocks!
Ask Your Questions or Confess Here
This week we got an interesting Libido confession from Lisa (32 years old, marketing manager). "How I felt when my partner asked me to put regular sex dates in our agenda? Surprised and worried at the same time. Yes, we both have busy lives and it’s not easy to find a balance between work, hobbies, friends and family, but I’m still happy and satisfied in all of that. The last thing I need is more planning, I thought. My boyfriend stood firm and started to explain the benefits of sex scheduling. We plan our sports activities, dinner dates with mates because it’s important to us. Unfortunately sex is not valued enough. While it’s so important to feel connected to each other. A healthy relationship is based on love, but physical intimacy is the glue of love. So, let’s schedule! Compare it with going on a holiday, he said, you block off your vacation time on your calendar, you buy some new clothes to wear on the beach and you start the countdown! The preparation is half the excitement. So is planning sex! Where will you meet, will you dress up,…? If you put it on the calendar, it isn’t businesslike or unromantic at all. You both will be looking forward to it! The foreplay actually starts with the plan. It’s all in the mind… We believe in the myth of spontaneous sex and when this doesn’t happen in reality we can become insecure and start doubting about our relationship. The cause: no sex at all. I must admit, it’s crazy that we book a table in our favorite restaurant and that we’re looking forward to that evening, but planning sex, no way!" So, why not give it a try? Pick a date and put sex on top of your priority list!"
Libido confessions
By Lisa, 32y old.
Icariin is sold as a health supplement, usually in raw herb or capsule form. Some species of epimedium contain icariin, which has demonstrated in vitro PDE5 inhibitory properties. Icariin is purported to work by increasing levels of nitric oxide, which relaxes smooth muscle. Like other "blue" capsules, icariin, the active compound in epimedium inhibits the activity of PDE-5. Epimedium was used in a patent infringement case to rescind parts of the US Viagra patent based on historic use in Chinese medicine. The specific claim was that Viagra was the first medical example of a PDE5 inhibitor which treated erectile dysfunction and therefore claimed patent protection from all similar PDE5 inhibitors. Patent examiners used epimedium as an example of prior use and rescinded those portions of the patent, however, the Viagra patent still protects the manufacturing process or chemical formula for sildenafil. A natural alternative... The choice is yours!
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36 QUESTIONS THAT LEAD TO LOVE
By Sarah Cherif
'36 questions that lead to love' in the NY times talks about a study of psychologist Arthur Aron who wanted to know if total strangers could be made to fall in love with each other in a 45 minute interview set-up. In his experiment, 2 strangers share turns asking each other 36 questions. They are broken into 3 sets, each set is intended to be more intimate than the one before. The experiment ends with the pairs staring in each others eyes for 4 minutes. It might seem like a ridiculous recipe for love, but it worked. Two couples ended up getting married and invited the whole lab to the wedding! Intrigued by these questions, I decided to test the effect it would have on me and my husband. Would I feel the butterflies as strongly as I did 12 years ago? Would I learn unexpected things about my husband's inner life? Would we end up having passionate sex? So, I decided to ask my husband to end the day with this little test. What did I have to lose anyways?! Well at first, it seemed like my dignity and an otherwise perfectly fine evening! My husband, with a mix of mockery, irritation and desperation in his eyes, gasped 'You've got to be kidding. Are you serious? You really believe in this stupid little test? And besides, aren't we in love already?!'. 'It's out of scientific interest and I'm writing an article for Goachi on it, honey'. Good thing my husband is a rational guy with a good heart, so five minutes later we were sitting in the front of the fireplace with a glass of wine, ready for our double interview. At first, I was slightly amused and irritated at the same time by my husband's attempts to make the whole thing seem silly and get it over
with as fast as possible. But by the third question 'Before making a telephone call, do you ever rehearse what you are going to say. Why?' he started to get really interested in my answers. The answer was 'Yes' and I was touched by his obvious concern, as he worried that my life must be quite stressful if I go through the agony of preparing phonecalls. Yes, he's the typical loveable and yet punchable guy who wants to solve his wife's problems. By question 8 'Name three things you and your partner appear to have in common', we were totally into the conversation. It was just him and me talking about life in front of the fireplace. I didn't really discover new things about my husband, but I was definitely touched many times during the exercise. We talked about our relationships with our mothers, what we would change about our lives and what we loved and respected about each other. His answer to question 21 'What roles do love and affection play in your life?' was 'It's everything. It's the canvas on which all the rest is painted.' Melt. Unfortunately we didn't up having passionate sex that night (Ok, I know, Arthur didn't make any promises about sex!), but we certainly did enjoy the intimate conversation and had a wonderful evening. And by the time we got to the 4-minute 'looking in the eyes' part, the butterflies were all back. I looked into the same eyes I fell in love with 12 years ago One thing that Arthur Aron did prove for me, is that intimacy can be planned for. You can create a setting and a mindset for intimacy. It's about making time, creating the moment and being in it. Enjoy many moments of intimacy this month! Love, Sarah
The History of PLAYBOY
Hugh Hefner began Playboy magazine with a loan of $600 and $8000 from stocks that he sold to friends and family. He decided to purchase nude photography of Norma Jean Baker, better known as Marilyn Monroe and puzzled his first magazine together on his kitchen table and "published" it in 1953. The first cover had no date since Hefner didn't know if there would be second issue. Well, you know what? I have been busy! I got intrigued by the history of Playboy a while back and decided to make a board on PINTEREST with all the Playboy covers, from the first one in December 1953 until the last cover of the March 2015 edition. It's fascinating to see how the covers change over time. "Provocative, insightful, & occasionally salacious, Playboy's Covers tells a fascinating story."
"I only read it for the articles." By Haroun Cherif
Next time your want to surprise your partner on a Sunday morning, make this Omelet Berbere. I fell in love with this dish about 17 years ago when I first visited Morocco! Ingredients (2 People) 1 garlic clove (grated or diced) 2 medium-large sized tomatoes (grated or diced) half a tea cup full of fine cut parsley 1/3 teaspoon of Moroccan Safran, Cumin, Curcuma 1/4 teaspoon of Salt and Pepper 3 eggs 2 Tbsp of argan oil. 1/2 small red onion finely chopped Directions Heat tagine on the stove and add argan oil with onion and cook slowly for about 5 minutes (cover with tagine lid), add spices and cook for another 3 minutes (this releases the flavours) Add tomatoes and parsley then simmer for about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally and reduce to a sauce consistency. Pour the stirred 3 eggs over the sauce and let is simmer until it lightly puffs and then let it simmer another 2 minutes and then turn of the stove and it's ready to serve. Just drizzle it with a little of olive oil and ready to go!
Omelette Berbere Recipe
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