Top brands of birth control condoms

For couples who are not yet ready to start having children, the only solution for this dilemma is to take a reliable and effective birth control method. Today, many forms of contraceptive methods are introduced and promoted to be used by millions of sexually active men and women worldwide. In fact, there are many methods to choose from. It is up for couples to decide and plan which methods and practices would best suit their health conditions as well as needs. Perhaps, one of the most popular and widely used forms of birth control is the condom, which is available for both men and women. Condoms are not only cheap and easy to use, but they are also known as among the most effective and convenient forms of contraceptive products. As for availability, condoms can also be acquired almost anywhere – drugstores, convenience stores, and even department stores. Apart from efficiency in preventing pregnancy, condoms also protect men and women from acquiring sexually transmitted diseases. Overall, condom is, indeed, the best choice of birth control if one is looking for an effective and reversible form of protection. With the popularity of condoms among sexually active men and women, there are also numerous product variations available in the market today for consumers to choose from. Below are some of the most sought-after brands of birth control condoms that are widely available in the market today: 1. Trojan condoms Trojan, which is also the manufacturer of Trojan ENZ, Trojan Magnum, and Trojan Warm Sensations, is known to be the leading condom brand in the United States. This condom brand offers wide variation of packs. Trojan condom prices range from seven to 10 dollars, depending on number of packs. 2. Okamoto condoms Among the top condom brands out in the market today, Okamoto condoms are known to be the most reliable packs. These condoms are made from Sheerlon, a material that is well-acclaimed for its sensuous and natural feel. One of the best brands of Okamoto condoms is the Crown, which is noted for being the thinnest condom available on many stores today. For a different protection experience, try Okamoto's Crown condom for men. 3. Lifestyle condoms For condoms that are available in different lubrication variations, Lifestyle condom is the recommended brand to sexually active men and women. Lifestyle condoms vary in spermicidically lubricated, non-lubricated, and lubricated styles. This popular condom brand also comes in variety packs for those who prefer to try and check out the brand's assortment styles. 4. Elexa condoms Elexa is one of the preferred condom brands today by many people. These condoms are inexpensive, convenient, and very easy to use. Elexa and other safer sex products are also available on various online stores that sell contraceptive products. 5. Inspiral condoms Called as the revolutionary brand of condom, Inspiral's loose spiral makes a sliding action once used, giving stimulating sensation to both partners. Inspiral condoms are also notably thicker, thus, providing better protection from leaks or sexually transmitted diseases. Since an Inspiral condom has a thin texture, it is more durable and stronger than other condom brands.

Motivate unmotivated students with these surprising motivators

So many youth believe that they are already prepared to live independently, and don't need anymore training or education before embarking on life on their own. Here are some very creative ways to show youth that education will be essential to their future. All these interventions focus on common adult transportation problems. If your youngsters don't readily have the answers to these adult situations, perhaps they also don't "know it all" about other key adult independent living issues too. ** Off the Road Again Explain what happens when you hydroplane, and when you hit black ice; how do you try to still stay on the road? Answer: When you hydroplane, your car floats on a sheet of water caused by rain on the road. Black ice is ice on the road that you may not be able to see. Black ice can be present before any evidence of icy or dangerous driving conditions is obvious and can send you flying. Slow down and avoid turning your wheels abruptly. Perhaps people think about all those science classes that they skipped as they hydroplane off the road or fly through the air on black ice... ** Say Good Bye to a Good Buy You're buying a car. The dealer says that they will add the option you want to your car on Thursday. What is an option, and what do you say? Answer: An option is a feature that can be added to a car, such as a cassette player. You say "I must see the option on the car before I pay." Once you have paid for the car, the dealer has no incentive to follow though, and you lack any clout to gain compliance once you pay. ** Do You Know the Way to San Jose-- Today? Name a good site on the internet to get free directions to anywhere in the US then show how to use it by finding the way from where you are right now to San Jose. Answer: Some great, free map sites include mapquest, mapblast, travelocity, anywho and charlotte. ** Filling Up Can Drain You You fill up your gas tank at a gas station. Later, you write a check for another purchase; the check bounces. You know you had over $100 in your account. What happened? Answer: You used your debit card to buy gas and gave your card prior to the gas being pumped. The gas station put a "hold" on $100 of your checking account funds. Next time, don't use a debit card, or wait to use the card until the amount of gas purchased is known. Then you'll only be debited for the amount you bought, not the amount you might have bought. ** Insure It You total your car. You and the insurance company finalize the amount that you'll be paid for your car. Their check arrives but it's missing $250. What happened? Answer: The $250 was your deductible. ** It's Classified You need to buy a car. Ads refer to "OAC," "AC," "4D" and "4WD." Translate. Answer: OAC means "on approved credit," that if you are deemed worthy of credit, they will loan you money to buy a car. AC is air conditioning. 4D means four doors, but 4WD means four wheel drive; got all that?! ** Did You Know That Cars Can Swim? You're about to get a good deal on a used car. How can you tell if the car has been for a swim? Answer: Sometimes that good deal means that the car has a soggy past. For example, after a flood, cars can be restored to look and smell okay, but may have hidden problems from time underwater. Use the internet to search a car's past and discover past collisions and even undersea adventures. Want more strategies like these? These strategies are taken from our Maximum-Strength Motivation-Makers book. We have many more lively, compelling strategies just like the ones here. ( youthchg/guide. html).

Bathroom vanities the focal point

When it comes to dйcor in the bathroom, there are only so many things one can do with most elements of the bathroom. There are only so many colors a person can paint their walls or have their tiles. One element of a bathroom stands out above most others, though, in its ability to completely change the look of a room. What feature has such remarkable power over dйcor? The answer is bathroom vanities, of course. Bathroom vanities are able to set the mood for the whole room from their style, and are inevitably the focal point of a bathroom's dйcor. With bathroom vanities playing such a vital part of the dйcor in your bathroom, the different styles of vanities available obviously merit some consideration. Finding the right vanity can be a bit tricky, but it is well worth the effort. A vanity can, after all, do a number of things for your dйcor. Firstly, the right vanity can fit perfectly into your dйcor and become the central point that brings your whole room together. On the other hand, finding a vanity that catches your eye can just as easily be the thing which inspires your dйcor. In this case, rather than being the thing that brings your room together, it is the starting point on top of which you build your room. Whether it is the focal point or the cornerstone, though, there are nearly endless different bathroom vanities available. Each one will have a different effect on the room. But with so many possibilities, it is easy to get caught up in the impact that the flashy and dramatic styles have. It is, however, important to remember that in many cases simplicity is the best way to go. Your basic vanity usually consists of a countertop with an inlaid sink, as well as a mirror, and often some form of cabinet underneath. This design is quite adequate to fit into most decors. The vanity itself can be stained wood, or painted, whichever works best, and the countertop can be any number of surfaces. The greatest advantage of going with a more basic model is that it will give your room a kind of simple elegance that models that are more glamorous may lack. If you do wish to go with a somewhat more unique model, though, you have a number of choices. If your dйcor demands bathroom vanities that are more ornate, you may want to look into a model with a hard wood countertop, and perhaps a more out of the ordinary sink, to give your bathroom a very up scale feel. If bathroom vanities of a more wild nature strike your fancy, you can even find a few models that may turn a few heads for an entirely different reason. For instance, a plastic counter top and sink complete with shining chrome exposed piping will lend your bathroom a futuristic flare. Dull metal counter tops and blockier construction can be used instead, if you want to go for an industrial look. Copyright © Jared Winston, 2006. All Rights Reserved.

Skills for the beginning mountain biker

Mountain biking is a fun sport but it is also dangerous. However, participants can lesson their chances of injury by taking a few precautions. First off, of course, they should have the necessary skills before even getting on the mountain. Practically anyone can get on a bike and ride around their neighborhood, go across flat countryside or ride up and down hills, but when it comes to mountain biking, the rider should have certain skills before giving it a try. Depending on how long you've ridden your bike, it's quite possible that you do have these skills - so let's just run through them. 1) Feel the pedals Are you used to keeping your feet on your pedals at all times? Of course you are. But when you're mountain biking (or doing stunts), feet come off the pedals... and have to be able to find them again without hesitation. So practice taking your feet off the pedals and replacing them...this will instill "muscle memory" so your feet always will know where the pedals should be at any given time. 2) Shift the gears If you live in a flat area, you probably don't do a lot of gear shifting. This will change when you get on the slopes, so find yourself a hill near your home and practicing shifting as you go both up and down. Also, if you get tired just biking up a regular-sized hill, you'll want to do some wind sprints up that same hill for a couple of weeks before you decide to take on a mountain. 3) Stand up for yourself Most people sit on their bikes while they ride, but again, on a mountain bike you don't have that luxury. You'll be off your seat more often than not. So practice coasting along while standing, and then pedaling while standing....and don't do it for just a few yards and then stop. 4) Before you go hurtling down Mountain biking is a dangerous sport, and you should always wear a helmet, and knee and elbow pads. And when you're practicing going over curbs - the same should apply. You want to practice going up and over curbs to get the feel of doing it on a hill. You know your own bike best - exactly how high can an obstruction be before you can't go over it with your bike? Probably about six inches. Going off a curb is another thing entirely. As long as you have good balance and strong hands to keep your front tire straight, you can get quite a bit of "air" before hitting the ground again - but you need to know the ground you'll be landing on to ensure that there's no obstructions that will get in your way. So always ride a downhill trail relatively slowly the first time, before you go full out. But back to practicing. Check out the curbs in your neighborhood, and - while wearing your safety gear and making sure there's no traffic in the area - practice going over them at different speeds. If all the curbs are of the same height, you'll have to increase them using man-made objects such as ramps. However... you learned to crawl before you could walk, and by the same token, become very comfortable on those short curbs before you try to increase the height and air of your jumps, and always wear your safety gear while you do it. There's no need to be impatient. Work on your skills first, then tackle a beginners mountain biking trail or two to perfect your skills even more. Once you've got the skills, mountain biking will be a breeze!

How to end the frustration of insomnia

Insomnia is a common sleep sickness that has bothered many people around the world. But the consequences brought about by this disorder may not be as ordinary as it may seem. It can be downright punishing. You know the frustration of looking repeatedly at your clock while endlessly moving around in your bed. It's mental and emotional agony to say the least. The tension builds up to its peak when you see the sunrise, and you have to go to the office lacking so much energy after spending a sleepless night. You don't have to suffer anymore. Here are some tips to help you snooze faster than you could ever expect. 1) Wake up and go to bed at the same time everyday, even during the weekends. Some insomniacs tend to sleep at any time of the day to catch up on some sleep they lose during the night. Now this is the biggest mistake you can make. It ruins your body clock and will only worsen your insomnia. If you can't sleep one night, get up the usual time the next morning. You'll be sleeping soundly like a baby the next night. 2) Don't eat within 4 hours before you go to bed. If in case you went hungry, try some crackers or light snack. But don't indulge in an "eat-all-you-can" feast right before bedtime. Your food won't be digested well, resulting in poor and uncomfortable sleep. 3) Don't drink caffeine or alcohol. Caffeine can obstruct your ability to sleep. Alcohol can make you drowsy, but it can wake you up in the middle of the night and bring you side effects that will hinder a continuous sleep process. 4) Relax and stay fit. Avoid having a stressful lifestyle. Exercise daily to release tension. Engage in breathing exercises to relax your body. Most important of all, don't carry your problems or emotional baggage to sleep with you. Forget about it for the mean time. You can go back and solve your dilemma better the next day after a restful sleep. 5) Never force yourself to sleep. Trying your best to sleep requires some work. You don't want to work when you want to doze off. Sleep comes best if you are in a relaxed and comfortable state. Just lie down, relax, and let the sleeping fairy cast its spell upon you.

Business credit cards

Competent accessories are the forte for setting up any business empire today. And if the tool gives you maximum benefits and least tensions, it is indeed a boon in disguise. Business credit cards with its multifaceted twin benefit system — of simplicity in application and of churning out a lot of profits for the owner are truly designed for people who want to make a mark in the business world. A boon it is. From looking after your daily operations to organizing your business expenses to guiding you towards saving money, business credit cards are the real managers behind a successful entrepreneur. What makes it more popular is that its application is not complicated at all. And you have varieties to choose from. There are business credit cards designed to suit entrepreneurs with poor credit history and then there are those made especially for the corporate business owner. Some of the bigger players of credit cards nee Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and a host of others pride themselves with having created the perfect card for any business owner. The onus is on the customer to pick and choose the best credit card to suit his type of Business Empire. Once you have done that just sit back and enjoy doing business because the credit card that you have actually pocketed will do your business for you. Financial advisors oft advise that business and personal expenses should be clearly bifurcated to avoid tax complications that could arise later on. For this reason alone, it is advisable to keep these business credit cards that will easily categorize business and personal expenses. No need for you to keep any receipts either. By large the best part of these cards is the profit-generating factor attached to it. One will get much more than you would have dreamt of. Sample this, office supplies can be discounted, free travel accommodations can be earned, and you can earn as many discounts and offers on your card. The bonus benefits like rewards for holding the card are really the icing on the cake. Each of the card big names has something lucrative and irresistible to offer. While everything sounds hunky dory, there is a word of caution too. Low introductory rates, unrestricted spending limits, and cash advances are all attractive but each one can lead you to trouble. Where cards with high introductory rates could land your business in trouble and could result in no savings. On the other hand if you have no control over what you spend, you could end up paying much more and saving much less. Remember you have to pay a due amount every month. So check your limits. Lastly one has to be careful with cash advances too. While cash advances allows an owner to access cash during periods of low cash flow, most cards have extremely high interest rates and extra fees attached to advances. If measured in a beam balance one is sure to find out that the high points outweigh the low points with quite a big margin. As for the rest, the choice is all yours

Building courage to improve your personal life

Building Courage to Improve your Personal Life When you build courage, you start to improve your personal life. Building courage will help you take risks to a brighter future that you ordinarily would not take. When you build courage, you put fear behind you. courage is the process of admitting that you have fears, yet you are willing to find a way to defeat those fears and not allow these fears to take control of you. It is ok to experience your fears at appropriate times. For instance, if a bus is heading in your path, swerving you have a right to fear. There is nothing wrong with healthy fear. The problem is you have to put healthy fear in its place and unhealthy fear out of your life. Once you build courage, you will learn to self-direct you in life. You will learn to accept punishment and rewards gracefully. A courageous person will often feel motivated to accept blame and responsibility while reviewing their actions and using what they learn to move forward. Courageous people will step to the front, rather than stepping back when opportunities come their way. On the other hand, a courageous person will step back and take a view at his or her mistakes gracefully. Sometimes the courageous person is spontaneous. It is never good to plan each day, because no one knows what the next day will bring in. Think about it. How many times have you planned something all to see it shatter in your face the next day. For instance, I plan to go to the ballgame tomorrowe tomorrow a blizzard, hurricane, tornado, wind storm, or rainstorm could change your mind. You planned, but did you plan for the weather. Did you make a backup plan in case your first plan failed. As you can see, planning is not always in your favor, which is why courageous people are sometimes spontaneous. A person willing to improve their life will relax. This person will relax even when plans fail. For instance, if it stormed the next day the person will find something else to occupy his or her time and feel just as happy about joining this adventure. To become successful and improve your life you will need to learn how to trust you. When you trust you, you can trust others as well. Unfortunately, we live in a world where trust is hard to find, yet when you trust you, you can’t blame others when things go wrong. Improving your life includes using your creative and critical mind. When you can create new ideas, you are off to the road to success. You have many options in this world, it takes you to pull up resources to find those options. Sometimes in life, we feel uncomfortable. In fact, this is common. Are you willing to accept your discomforts? Perhaps at an interview you feel misplaced. Are you willing to accept this discomfort and find a way to deliver a good speech to impress the interviewer. Alternatively, are you willing to allow negative energies cost you the job. Do you accept? Do you accept the things you cannot change? Do you accept the things you have control over? Do you accept other people regardless of how these people act? Do you accept you for who you are? Do you accept the changes that life brings your way? Acceptance is your key to happiness. When you can learn to accept the good with the bad, you can learn how to live happier and improve your personal life. If you cannot accept however, well, reread this article again.