Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today January 19, 2011 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
Pure Wednesday at Halo
No Cover Wednesday at Club Onyx
Fabulous Feast at The Men's Club
Wet Wednesday at Leather and Lace SouthEnd
Wind Down Wednesday at Mez
Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today January 18, 2011 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
Bubble Night at Whisky River
Vinny from Jersey Shore at Butter
$2 Tuesday at Club Onyx
Triple Tuesday at The Pub at Gateway
$2 Tuesday at The Gold Club
Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today January 17, 2011 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
No Cover until 7 p.m. at Twin Peeks
Half off admission at The Gold Club
Monday Effen Monday at Uptown Cabaret
Steak and Shrimp at The Men's Club
Chubby's Karaoke at Dixie's Tavern
Ever notice how memories are tied to smell? The scent of a specific perfume or cologne reminds you of that hot night you two spent together during the last snowstorm. Or a whiff of an ex's signature scent, be it soap, cologne or perfume, makes you think about sending a text message or post on their Facebook wall to see how they're doing despite the fact that he or she ripped your heart to shreds.
That's the power of smell.
Most people underestimate the sense of smell and the overall effect it has on our emotional, mental and physical state. Specially blended aromas can subtly set the stage for sensual and memorable encounters.
Creative Loafing headed to Sophie's Soaps and Such in Uptown Charlotte to find out what scents are a turn on. Owner and mixologist, Sophie B. President, has been creating scents for 10 years and said that aromatherapy impacts a person's brain because when you smell something, it is transcribed into your body and your memory.
"A lot of us, if you can remember there was a certain song, whenever you hear it it brings back those memories. It's the same thing with fragrances. ... That's why it's important, when you make products to make it where it will invoke good memory," she said.
So, if smells can make you feel good, can they also make you want to get it on? President answered that question and more.
Creative Loafing: To invoke good memory and pleasure, what are some popular fragrances?
President: A lot of people that I deal with like lavender and of course it has therapeutic properties. Rose petals and roses, chocolate. And sandalwood is said to be very sensual.
What would you say are some fragrances for men that women find attractive?
Well, that depends on your taste. Several of my customers are men and their fragrance desires run a big gamut. Most of the men, though, fall into the heavier fragrances very earthy and spicy. Like patchouli, which is a very musky, heavy fragrance, and it smells really good. But I have some men that like baby powder [scent]. It's not a real sensual oil, but they like that clean smell. I tend to like the very heady and heavy fragrances, you know where you just smell like a man. As long as a man is clean and smells good, that's what's important.
What about women? What do men like on women?
That's hard to pinpoint, but I have found that most of the women like a combination of a citrus and a heavy fragrance. So, I have a soap that is a patchouli and an orange. It depends on how much orange I add as to how light the fragrance becomes. So, the majority of the women I know like that fragrance. That patchouli really gets you. But I have some very light fragrances, too.
If someone is trying to create a romantic evening and they want to use aromatherapy, what are your suggestions for getting the mood right?
I generally would use a combination of things, it would be roses. Even better, let me give you my favorite combination: ylang ylang and sandalwood, a shot of vanilla and a shot of patchouli. That is what I call my "sensual massage oil" combination. Aside from just putting some candle out, you can include a massage in your evening. Bathing works very well; put essential oil in the bath water. And you can even do each other's hair. When you prepare an evening with food, fellowship, combing the hair and the whole nine yards, that really works. Guys really get into combing your hair. You put the oil in your hair and the oil has the aromatherapy. He combs your hair and gives you a bath; that is a wonderful and romantic evening.
You can find more sensual fragrances and President herself on Facebook or a www.sophiessoapsandsuch.com.
There is one tip she wants everyone to know: "Nothing smells worse than fresh oil on a sweaty body." So, before you add these sexy smells, hit the showers first!
I was having dinner one evening at my married friends house where the entertainment was listening to them argue.
Wife: YOU DIDNT FEED THE DOG! Youre so worthless! I went and got dinner for us and you cant even remember to feed the dog!
Husband: Im so sorry, I forgot. Ill do it.
Wife: I have to do everything around here (bitch bitch bitch bitch bitch)
And from there, the argument escalated, until I slyly interjected, Ill feed the damn dog!
Ive often noticed that some of my girlfriends treat their men in a way that they would never treat me: like a bitch-er. They bitch about the most insignificant things, such as taking out the trash or hoarding the remote basically that his head isnt inserted far enough up her ass. What I really want to say is: You have a man who loves you, and comes home to you every nigh. Who cares if he wanted to feed himself before the dog. By the time you sat there and bitched at him for it, you could have fed the dog yourself!
Perhaps Im just jaded from being cheated on and lied to so much that I dont really see chores as a relationship offense punishable by bitching. Like a survivor of a heart-attack, I dont take anything for granted, especially not a man whos loyal.
I wouldnt care if he pees all over the toilet seat, never washes one dish, and farts in his sleep, as long as he doesnt cheat on me everything else is compromisable. So here are a few things women should definitely not bitch about
1. The toilet seat. Men dont complain about us leaving it down, so therefore, we dont have the right to complain about them leaving it up.
2. Guy time. Just like you need your folic acid and calcium, he needs his dose of testosterone and if you trust him (which you should if youre with him), then why wouldnt you want some space to hang out with your girlfriends or yourself? Absence makes the heart grow fonder, so let him miss you for a few hours. And who cares if he comes home drunk, as long as he comes home to you (and didnt drive to get there).
3. What he wears. How he dresses is how he is. You try to change a man and hes going to change girlfriends. Imagine if he told you that dress made you look fat; same thing.
4. Money. ?If you complain about him not making enough money, well, then why dont you just cut his balls off while youre at it. Men often feel like they need to be the provider in the relationship. As long as hes providing you with love and loyalty, dont complain about whats in his wallet.
Remember, he is a guy after all. So we should try and limit our bitchiness to once a month when were menstruating. Were at least entitled to it then.
Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today January 12, 2011 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
50 cent Friday at The Pub
Whisky Friday Night at Whisky River
Bump and Grind at The Estate
After Hours Breakfast Buffet at The Men's Club
Couples welcome at The Gold Club
This is just funny and a tad bit disturbing. Still, I want to see this movie.
Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today January 12, 2011 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
Temptation Thursday and Topless Boxing at Club Nikki's
Champagne Thursday at Club Onyx
Uptown Thursday Night at BAR Charlotte
Diverse Thursday at Dharma Lounge
Cigars and Table Side dances at The Gentleman's Club
A few months ago, a study said fat men offered the most pleasure when it came to love making.
Now, The Better Sex Network is offering tips for overweight lovers.
The desire to have sex and be intimate doesnt stop if you are overweight. The desire is there just the same. However sometimes it can be difficult to find sex positions that work with both of your bodies, especially if youre both larger individuals. Though your options may be a bit more limited, there are still several positions that shouldnt be too difficult for you to accomplish. Added to that are some position aids that you can find around your house to help you achieve these positions, or modify others to fit your body and sexuality.Doggy style can also be easily modified in a couple different ways to help you achieve it, if its difficult for you. Firstly, if its difficult for the female and shes overweight you can place a couple pillows under her stomach. This will assist and alleviate the weight of her stomach pulling on her back. This will also lessen or stop the movements of her belly, which can be awkward.
Missionary can also be modified into cowgirl position; him on his back, her on top. Cowgirl position is a great option because it gives him a break, which is a good thing especially if he has knee or back problems. Also, it allows her to be in control. While this could be awkward if she has a larger, loose stomach; by simply leaning forward and putting her hands on the bed to either side of his head this will allow her stomach to rest on him which can make things easier and less awkward for her. This too will allow her to thrust at will and achieve a penetration position that she desires.
A last position that could help guys with larger stomachs is reverse cowgirl. With him laying on his back and her straddled on him but facing his feet, this leaves room for his stomach to not be in the way. This can also give her a feeling of control similar to what men feel in doggy style. This sex position can also offer room for both individuals if the each has larger stomachs as they will not be getting in each others way.
Of course, it takes more than comfortable positions to ensure that your sex life is satisfying. You have to be comfortable with yourself, small or larger, and your partner needs to appreciate your body, spirit and mind.
Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today January 12, 2011 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
$5 Cover at Baby Dolls
Wednesday Fabulous Feast at The Men's Club
Pure Wednesday at Halo
Wind Down Wednesday at Mez
No Cover Wednesday at Club Onyx