Considering that it’s something basically all men are alleged to do, there are surprisingly few current statistics about masturbation. There’s no doubt that it’s a popular hobby, but it would be valuable to have a large-scale, thorough study which focuses on masturbation in the way it deserves to be addressed. Men (and presumably women) are going to masturbate no matter what the actual statistics are, if for no other reason than it’s fun (and also happens to contribute to good penis care), but knowing what the facts are might make the practice of masturbation more acceptable for all.

Problems

There have been countless surveys and polls about masturbation, but there are problems with most of them. First off, many of them are simply “click bait’ or “engagers,” ways of keeping people involved with a particular website. And that creates some serious sampling biases. For example, if 1,000 men respond to a masturbation poll of a porn website, and 900 of them say they masturbate twice a day or more, that frequency may be skewed by the fact that the men answering the poll are not necessarily representative of the male population at large.

In addition, there can be problems with scope. If a survey asks if a person masturbates, that can mean different things to different people. One guy may answer yes, because he has masturbated a few times in his life; another who has also masturbated only a few times in his life may answer no because he may not consider such low frequency worth reporting. And what happens if one man considers fondling the penis without ejaculating to qualify as masturbation whereas another respondent does not?

Statistics

All of which is to say that there are too few masturbation studies of significant value, especially among those conducted in the last few years. However, here are some statistics that are commonly swatted about.

Tenga, a company which manufacturers sex toy products, conducted a survey of 1,200 adults. The data is likely skewed, but it does present some interesting figures, including:

– 95% of men and 81% of women have masturbated in their lifetimes.

– On average, men masturbate 15 times a month and women masturbate 8 times a month.

– On average, people who are not in a partnered relationship masturbate 16 times a month; those who are in a partnered relationship masturbate 10 times a month, on average.

– Millennials masturbate 15 times per month, as compared to Generation X-ers (12 times per month) and Baby Boomers (7 times per month).

That last statistic is somewhat consistent with what is generally “known” about masturbation and age – that people masturbate more as teens and young adults, then slow down somewhat, although it’s often speculated that rates of masturbation pick up again after age 50 or thereabouts. One 2010 study by the Journal of Sexual Medicine found a somewhat different picture: Only 43% of males aged 14-17 had masturbated within the last month of the survey, starting an arc that rose steadily to ages 25-29 (almost 69%), then fell steadily to age 70+ (28%).

A 2016 online survey by StatisticBrain again found that 95% of men masturbate – and that 40% masturbate daily and 55% masturbate weekly. The same survey found that 70% of married men masturbate and that 17% of all men have used a vibrator when masturbating.

Staying in good shape, no matter the stats

The statistics may not be 100% representative, but they do verify that a lot of masturbation goes on daily. So in order to keep their penises in good shape, men need to regularly apply a top drawer penis health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin). Penises that have been rubbed raw need skin revitalization, which requires hydration, so use a crème with both Shea butter and vitamin E, two excellent moisturizers. In addition, excessive masturbation may cause some loss of penile sensitivity; a crème with neuroprotective acetyl L carnitine is the ticket for helping restore diminished sensation in the penis.

Wanna be a cowboy? That’s an easy order to fill in Bandera, Texas, nicknamed “The Cowboy Capital of the World.” In this community, located 50 miles northwest of San Antonio on TX 16, you can’t toss a horseshoe without hitting a dude ranch, rodeo ground, western wear store, or dance hall.

Bandera’s Western heritage is a big draw to today’s travelers but its roots date back to the founding days of Texas. Bandera Pass, located twelve miles north on TX 173, was first the site of numerous battles between the Spanish conquistadors and both Apache and Comanche Indians. According to one local legend, a flag (or bandera in Spanish) was placed here to mark the border between the forces.

Today the Wild West atmosphere lives on both in town and in the surrounding dude ranches. Whether you’d like to “cowboy up” for a few days at a dude ranch or just grab some boots and dance to Western tunes along Main Street, Bandera has plenty of opportunities to get in touch with your inner cowboy.

Dude Ranches: Bandera is well known for its many dude ranches, the perfect way for you and your family to experience life as a cowboy for a few days. Properties like the Flying L Guest Ranch, the Mayan Ranch, Dixie Dude Ranch, and Twin Elm Guest Ranch will keep you busy with horseback rides, hayrides, fishing, cookouts, and more. You don’t have to have any previous riding experience to enjoy the ranches. Typically the guest rates include three meals a day as well as Western entertainment and even supervised kids’ programs. During the peak summer months, expect a minimum stay at many ranches.

Rodeos: Bandera is also synonymous with rodeos. One favorite held every Tuesday and Friday through the summer is at the Twin Elm Guest Ranch. For professional action, check out the Cowboy Capital PRCA Rodeo, held in May.

Honky Tonks: Another city might call them nightclubs, but there’s nothing fancy about Bandera; this town proudly calls their downtown bars honky tonks. Live country music can be found most nights. One of the best known is Arkey Blue’s Silver Dollar. Don’t miss the sawdust-covered floor (to encourage plenty of boot-scootin’). Also on Main Street, the Cabaret Dancehall has shook to the sounds of country music for seven decades and often hosts many big name acts.

Cowboys on Main: During the warm weather months, downtown Bandera is transformed with a Saturday event called Cowboys on Main. Scheduled from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. right on Main Street, the event features horseback riding cowboys, storytellers, trick ropers, musicians, and a lot more. The event is sponsored by the Frontier Times Museum’s Living History Project. Save some time for a sop at the Frontier Times Museum. The museum dates back to 1927 and is a good place to learn more about Bandera’s early days through cowboy paraphernalia, Native American arrowheads, and prehistoric artifacts.

For more information on vacationing in Bandera, call the Bandera Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800.364.3833 or 830.796.3045.

A lot of men in today’s world of dating encounter problems in each turn if the game and simply cannot begin relationships that can last past the very first date. Sometimes, a mere lack in self-esteem could be the main cause, while other situations entail men making huge errors that could destroy their overall chances in the long run.

No matter what the reasons behind the failures are, it would help to know the common mistakes that exist, which usually trip men up in the world of dating. If, like most men, your greatest fear happens to be rejection, learning about these errors could truly help lower that risk. Here are several common seduction errors that men tend to make when they try to attract a woman.

3 Stupid Seduction Mistakes That Men Make – Stop Being A Chump!

Mistake One: Trying Far Too Hard. Many men try to make use of canned routines and pickup lines whenever they try to attract women; however, this happens to be a huge seduction error. With a lot of men making use of the same approaches over and over again, any gorgeous woman will know them by heart by the time you approach her. Plus, you simply will not come across as genuine if you do this, but rather as self-conscious because you concentrated on impressing her more than anything else.

Mistake Two: Presenting Logical Arguments. It would be essential to understand that women are emotional more than anything else, so you cannot use logic or explanations as you approach her to let you know why you are perfect for each other. What you have to do is show how special and different you are in order to make her melt in your arms. Using canned lines would definitely be a huge error in this case.

Now that you know the errors you need to stay away from, what you need to learn next is how you can truly capitalize on this particular advantage.

Mistake Three: Not Connecting Emotionally. Even after learning the basics, you have to watch for one other common error: not connecting with a woman on an emotional level. Remember that women are primarily emotional creatures – the only way you can seduce them is to make them feel emotionally about you.

In many cases, having a roommate can be a great bonding experience, but sometimes – when a dude has his engorged red penis on display at inappropriate times, for example – it can be awkward and irritating. Roommates naturally have differences that they have to sort out, such as doing dishes and taking out the garbage; but the more delicate matter of setting up guidelines for sex etiquette and how it impacts housemates is essential. Sexual activity, whether masturbation or partner-centered, is natural and a key component of penis health; but mates need to come to a consensus on how that activity plays out in the apartment, dorm room, frat house or home.

Things to consider

Sometimes, people become roomies when they have already known each other for years, and they may already know what’s to be expected from each other in terms of sexual activity. Other times, two guys may think they know each other, but discover this isn’t so true once they start living together. And, of course, sometimes – especially at college – two dudes live together who are total strangers.

In any of these cases, there are things that need to be talked about concerning sex and the living situation. Among these are:

– How open is each roommate about sex? Some guys keep this part of their lives intensely private and may not want to talk about it at all. Others like nothing better than getting into hours-long discussions in which the participants swap stories about their favorite sexual experiences, fantasies, goals, etc.

– How open is each roommate about nudity? Some guys who don’t open up about sex may still be fine with nudity; some dudes who talk all day about “getting action” may nevertheless be not so comfortable being unclothed in front of another guy, or vice versa. But even if there is a general comfort with nudity, is there a limit: is walking to and from the shower naked acceptable, but eating breakfast in the buff stretching things?

– Masturbation. Yes, every guy masturbates, but not every guy is comfortable with it. Setting up boundaries here is important: If one roommate has the attitude of “I don’t care who sees my hard red penis, so I masturbate with my door open all the time” and the other roommate feels uncomfortable with this arrangement, the first roommate needs to respect the second’s wishes – or look for another living situation with an open masturbator.

– Partner sex. What happens when a roommate brings a date home? Are the living quarters ample enough that both roomies can be home without cramping the other’s style? If they share a studio or small dorm room with no separate bedrooms, what arrangements do they need to make for privacy? Often, a roommate may pick up a date on the spur of the moment; a system needs to be set up to handle this eventuality. A traditional tip-off has been to leave a clue – such as a sock – hanging on the door handle when the room is in “private use.” Nowadays, a text message or email may do the trick just as well. Remember, however, that a dude who is much more sexually active than his roommate needs to be considerate: keeping a roomie out of the apartment six nights in a row is bound to build resentment.

In situations in which the roommates have plenty of privacy, there is still a need to alert a mate to the presence of a third party in the apartment. Otherwise, he might come down to breakfast sporting morning wood, only to discover a stranger blushing at the sight.

One other consideration: roommates should share the importance of maintaining a healthy penis and can let their mates know the need for incorporating a quality penis health cream (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil) into a daily regimen. The best creams include acetyl L-carnitine, which helps restore sensitivity to penises which have experienced nerve damage from too much rough handling. Also important in a cream: L-arginine, which lends a hand to keeping vital penis blood flow working properly.

Fashion of tongue piercing and wearing some kind of adornment in the pierce part could be sourced back to the Aztec and Mayan cultures; however, their purpose behind getting their taste gland pierced was mainly to please their respective Gods. At the turn of the twentieth century, it was adopted as a fashion trend by the west, and they started adorning their pierced tongue with a specifically designed piece of jewelry, namely tongue rings or barbells. There are accessible broad varieties of tongue rings in the market, which the fashionistas pick as per their unique preferences. They state diverse motives and advantages of piercing and wearing oral jewelry. Some of the best benefits of going with this trend are –

Increased appeal – Sporting this fashion brings an added appeal to your persona. Most people claim that with a pierced tongue they look more attractive than those without it. The look of a simple piercing could be transformed radically by using a stylish tongue ring. With so many options available, the fashion buffs can get a new makeover every occasion they pay a visit to.

Look different – One of the best parts of wearing these body jewelries is you start looking completely different from how you looked earlier. And you know, being different is being more attractive. So, if you have been willing to catch attention of your crush or the group of dudes, you always wanted to hang out with, tongue rings could be your ideal choice. After this, you will notice that people have started taking an interest in you, because of your different looks. With a shiny ring, you will be reflecting your very new shiny image.

Less painful than other piercing practices – Some people do not go for piercing declaring it to be very painful. However, people with a pierced tongue assert that it is not as painful as they had thought it would be. With employment of anesthetic drugs and injections, whichever amount of pain resides there could be eliminated.

Improved sex drive and pleasure – Another top reason why the youth of today is more interested going with tongue piercing is plenty of oral pleasures in the bedroom. Most of them emphasize that they get an increased stimulation during their impassioned act.

Come whatever may be the advantages, there are certain points that the people with pierced tongues should take care of. You should wear the ring when the wound has been healed completely. Moreover, after taking this, you need to be extra careful while eating, especially when the piercing is fresh. Further, the size of the barbells should be chosen considering the size of your tongue and piercing. Furthermore, you should never compromise on the material quality over design.

A struggling English band, ‘Mott The Hoople’ found themselves on the verge of a break-up in 1972. Terrific concerts aside, the band found themselves penniless and privately worthless, despite a legion of fans including Mick Jones, Noel Gallagher and future members of R.E.M. One of the band’s fans, a rising star called David Bowie, lifted their artistic cache with a cover of his ‘Ziggy Stardust’ outtake ‘All The Young Dudes’, a much-needed no.3 U.K. hit. Sufficiently uplifted, the band entered their sixth album with warranted buoyancy. These sessions were, however, largely dictated by front-man Ian Hunter, causing sufficient duress within the band ranks. Keyboardist Verder Allen quit during ‘Mott’s pre-production stage, guitarist Mick Ralphs leaving only months after the album’s release. Though replaced (by Morgan Fisher and the auspiciously titled, Ariel Bender, respectively), Hunter discovered how irreplaceable they were, causing ‘Mott the Hoople’ to disband by 1975, a complete 2009 reunion reviving how timeless their (ultimately shortened) work ultimately was.

And none were better than this work, one of the best glam rock records, and one of the more underrated albums of the nineteen seventies. At thirty-four, Hunter was at the peak of vocal finesse, combining Bob Dylan’s elegiac roar with Marc Bolan’s unflappable rockabilly; a glam rock singer par excellence. Amalgamated by Ralphs sizzling guitar lines (at times as melodic as George Harrison, at others as hard hitting as Tony Iommi), Hunter’s voice proved as tactile as ever rock needed one.

His songs proved he was just as capable a hit-writer as David Bowie had been. Opening track ‘All The Way From Memphis’ proved a much worthier song than ‘Dudes’, complete with Roxy Music’s Andy McKay’s saxophone playing, giving the song a coda not heard since The Beatles ‘na- na – na’ ed’ their way through four moments of ‘Hey Jude’. Fifties stomper ‘Honaloochie Boogie’ featured the groove and bop of a Memphis track, albeit with flashes of Noel Coward’s wit attached. ‘Whizz Kid’ screamed like a seventies equivalent of ‘The Velvet Underground’. ‘Drivin’ Sister’ proved songs about vehicles could be popular, five years before Gary Numan released ‘Cars’.

Ralphs’ guitar playing is centre fold here. Although he would feel sidelined as a side guitarist (he ultimately left to form the riff heavy ‘Bad Company’ with Paul Rodgers), his playing varies from the Spanish fret-work on his self penned ‘I’m A Cadillac’ to the Richie Blackmore chord-play on ‘Violence’ to the gentle detached playing on ‘Memphis’, a style David Gilmour would have given two thumbs up to. Hunter later admitted that he tried to curtail Ralphs from leaving by offering him half his royalties. It proved futile, though ‘Mott’ would be one of two albums (the other being Bad Company’s eponymous debut) that showed his skill as one of the finer guitarists of seventies rock. Brian May himself was a fan!

But its Hunter’s closing ‘I Wish I Was Your Mother’ that lifts the album from seventies great to seventies classic. Where much of 1973 sounded showy (this was the year of ‘Dark Side of The Moon’), ‘Mother’ was a sumptuous acoustic ballad meant as a love letter to the legions of fans that had supported Mott throughout the years leading to this indelible moments. The only track without an electric instrument (save for Overend Watts melodic bass playing), the song returns to the band to their Guthrie roots, delicate harmonica playing intact. As fans exploded with affectation to the ballad in 2009, this proved to be Mott’s ‘A Day In The Life’, ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ or ‘When The Levee Breaks’, a closing track that turned its performers into living legends and its album into something greater than normally heard on the radio.

Tiger Woods, Steve Stricker, Jim Furyk.  Can I ever call myself a seasoned golf veteran just like these guys? Hmmm… Let me think.Without an iota of doubt, I know for sure that I am not one. I can’t call myself one for the same reason that one does not become a seasoned professional by watching the PGA alone on the television  🙂

But then there are a few things that I can help you with given my interest for the game. To start with, I can help you choose the right kind of golf club.

Talking about the most expensive stuff in this world, the golf club tops my list. But then, you know that I am referring to those that come with the sophisticated technology built into them. By and large from what I have observed, the newbies in the game have this irresistible temptation for these expensive sticks. Probably they delve under the illusion that these sticks are bound to improve their skills overnight. This, in my opinion, is a huge misconception.

The truth is that an amazing golf club will require an amazing technique in order to make it work as desired. With the slightest of mistake, you might throw the trajectory of the ball far off the track and eventually end up being the laughing stock of the town. So, I would advise you to stick to the beginner’s golf clubs and switch over to the advanced ones only after you perfect your technique.

Now, here comes the question. How do I save money on my golf club purchase? One of the easiest way out is to use a second hand club. If you golf  around with people who always stay with the latest cutting edge of technology, they are likely to have clubs that they dont use and are still of a very high quality level. You can speak to them about purchasing the used golf clubs. However, I will like to caution you to take these clubs out for a test game before purchasing them.

Talking of used golf clubs, auction houses and pawn shops are the other two places that I would recommend. If you are new to the game, it is a good practice to make a list of all your expectations of a good golf club and use this list when you go to scout out for possibilities.

HAPPY GOLFING!

Before Montana even officially became a state in 1879, they had already established a historical society. The Treasure State firmly understands the importance of preserving history. At Montana Dude Ranches, you can see that history in action.

Following the Civil War, beef was in short supply in the North. Cowboys from Texas began herding cattle to make its way northward. Cattle ranches began to spring up, and cowboys became a fixture in Montana. The cowboys are still there and thriving, and you can watch them work, and even help out, at any one of Montana’s many dude ranches.

Dude ranches in Montana offer a feel for the Old West with as few or as many frills as a traveler desires. There are “guest ranches” and “working ranches”, and boredom is never an option. Horseback riding, overnight pack trips, wagon rides, cattle drives, and rodeos are bound to entertain. Some Montana dude ranches even offer the chance to go bear hunting! If that’s a little too much excitement, perhaps pitching some horseshoes, and relaxing by the heated pool? However you are seeking to spend a vacation, Montana dude ranches can provide it.

Montana is called “Big Sky Country” for a reason. You couldn’t find a more picturesque setting to ride a horse, fish, or camp. In any direction you look, there are sweeping mountain views, wide open spaces, and blue sky that stretches forever. Look around and imagine the land as Lewis and Clark once saw it. Then hop on a horse and see it how Montana’s cowboys still do.

This past summer I competed in the Turbulence Training transformation contest and won 2nd place for my transformation. I now have a platinum membership and full access to all the Turbulence Training workouts.

During my transformation I used the Turbulence Training Fat Loss Manual which contains over 6 months worth of workouts. I used the Intermediate workout and the 2K4 workout from the manual. I also used the Buff Dudes and Hot Chicks workout.

Turbulence Training workouts are created to be quick and effective. Most of the workout plans are based on 3-4 day workouts per week for 4 weeks. By the end of the 4 weeks your body needs a workout change so you keep improving and getting results.

The Turbulence Training workouts are 45 minutes to 1 hour in length because they utilize super-sets, circuits and interval training.

Super-sets are two exercises done back to back. They can either be for the same muscle group or different muscle groups. This is a great way to save time since you are not taking a break in between exercises.

Circuit training utilizes a group of exercises one after another and usually consists of body weight exercises. It is like combining aerobics with resistance training. These circuits are found in boot camp workouts.

Interval training is a great way for burning fat. Interval training is short burst of high intensity followed by a lower intensity. Most of the Turbulence Training workouts include some sort of interval training at the end of the workout.

Turbulence Training workouts are great for the gym or at home workouts. I have been training at home for over a year now. I am amazed at the fact that I can get such a great workout at home without any equipment. I am able to do most of the exercises from the turbulence training workouts with just a pull-up bar, bench, stability ball and a pair of dumbbells.

The workout manuals include pictures of the exercises with descriptions so you know how to properly do the exercises. For people with the monthly membership there are also videos of some of the newer workouts so you can see exactly how the exercises are done.

One of the things I did not like about the turbulence training workouts is the fact that some of them would include interval training at the end of the workout. I am not opposed to the interval training, just having to think of exercises to do for intervals. I do not have a treadmill, bike or elliptical machine available to use. If there was a routine for me to follow I would have been more inclined to complete this part of the workout.

Technology for the most part has left me behind, as I continue to prefer reading physical newspapers and books as well as using a phone primarily to call someone. I also enjoy listening to bands on vinyl, although I do appreciate the convenience of digital music.

Another facet of technology that I have found convenient is the DVR, which I have found to be easier to use than all of its analog predecessors. I thought I had mastered that recording device until a few weeks ago, when I accidentally taped a program I had no desire to ever watch.

Deciding to give it a preview for a few seconds before deleting it, I was immediately impressed with the show’s musical intro. It turned out that Lip Sync Battle has chosen as its theme song “20th Century Boy”, one of many of my favorite tunes by Marc Nolan’s old glam rock band T. Rex.

Most people know T. Rex for their one hit “Bang a Gong” or because that group is mentioned in several popular songs by other bands. Here are seven such tunes, which pay tribute to T. Rex, including one by the band itself.

The Wake Up Bomb by REM

Michael Stipe admits to practicing his T. Rex moves and making the scene while getting drunk and singing along with Queen on this track from the album New Adventures In Hi-Fi.

All the Young Dudes by Mott the Hoople

David Bowie wrote this classic, on which Ian Hunter says he does not need TV because he has T. Rex.

You Better You Bet by the Who

The opening single from Face Dances has Roger Daltrey singing Pete Townshend’s line about drinking himself blind while listening to Marc Nolan and his band.

Kool in the Kaftan by BA Robertson

A frequent songwriting partner of Mike Rutherford of Genesis, the Scottish artist mentioned the glam band in this track from a solo album.

Mambo Sun by the Bongos

On a rare live recording of their cover of Nolan’s funky number, singer and guitarist Richard Barone introduces them as one of his favorite bands.

Prime Mover by Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction

Unlike what Bowie had written a few decades before, these guys admit to loving both TV and T. Rex on this title track.

The Groover by T. Rex

Bolan cleverly says “T are E. X.” when opening this song from a compilation called Bump n Grind.

Do You Remember Rock and Roll Radio by the Ramones

The punk legends include Nolan and his group on this hit from The Chinese Wall Album.