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Let's face it: There's nothing wrong with a good six pack -- and I'm not talking about Budweiser, ladies.

However, (I just pushed my reading glasses up my nose) let's rise above contemplating the abs, glutes and pecs for a moment and reflect on the other attributes we appreciate in our boyfriends.

I love to laugh. And who doesn't love a guy who can make you laugh? It's sort of a given for me. I'm Irish-Italian for cryin' out loud; I'm usually either laughing or crying, and I prefer the former. Any guy who can crack me up probably doesn't take himself too, too seriously, which is also a big turn-on.

Smart is sexy, so give me a smarty pants any day of the week. I'll happily eat a plate of spaghetti and meatballs across the table while he speaks intelligently on any subject. Which brings me to listening...

A good listener

I once dated a guy who listened like a documentary film maker... well, actually he was a documentary film

An often forgotten about fruit, the persimmon, is extremely healthy and can be considered a super food due to its antioxidant power.

They are in season until December and make the perfect holiday fruit for festive dishes and desserts.

Persimmons are a very healthy fruit to eat with only 120 calories and 0 grams of fat. They have high amounts of Vitamins A and C, along with cancer fighting phytochemicals. They are also good sources of iron, calcium, and dietary fiber. Because of their bright orange color, they are heart healthy and can help stave off vision problems. Persimmons also have no sodium or cholesterol which makes them good to eat for those with sodium or cholesterol problems. Persimmons are very popular in Asian culture and persimmons are often used as a natural remedy for hiccups, diarrhea, sweating, and bleeding. However, as with any newly introduced food, eat it in moderation and consult a doctor before using it for treatment of any

Get Yourself A -Snow-Bunny Bod

Hitting the slopes with a snowboard is de rigueur among the celeb set. Everyone's doing it, from the Jolie-Pitt crew to Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake. And while snowboarding is trendy, it can also do your body a world of good, tightening and toning every muscle group (even ones you didn't know you had!). Here are a few good reasons to conjure your inner snow-bunny and get fit with snowboarding this season.

First developed in the US in the 1960s, snowboarding is a full-body workout that involves winding your way down snowy ski slopes with your feet securely fastened with special bindings to a board. It was created by Sherman Poppen, an engineer, who developed a board for his daughter by fastening two skis together. Originally dubbed the "snurfer" (a surfboard for the snow), modern-day snowboarding began to take shape in the 1970s and 1980s - particularly after the first national snowboard race was held in Woodstock,

You really like him, but your gut is telling you he's in it just for the sex.

Probably you can trust your gut, but just in case: Here are 8 more ways to help identify his motives.

We've all been there: Sleeping with a seemingly great guy whose motives we can't seem to figure out. Maybe he's giving mixed signals or no signals at all. Either way, something in us makes us wonder if he's in it just for sex. Well your first clue, should be your trusty gut, but maybe your gut isn't so trusty because it is wrapped up in insecurity. Ugh. In that case, here are eight more clues that may help you solve the mystery of whether your lover is interested in you as more than just a bedmate.

WARNING: The truth of these clues may sting, but better to know where you stand, than to lay down for too long with the wrong guy, right?

If your guy has a virtual do not disturb sign up sign up on the weekends, this is a clear sign that he is

What's the average size of a guy's equipment? Where can't you buy "marital aids" -- and speaking of sex toys, why do some Japanese ones have happy faces on them? Get answers to these and seven more sexy questions you probably never thought to ask here!

A recent visit to Manhattan's legendary Museum of Sex yielded more than a mob of 18 year-old girls giggling in the foyer -- it provided an entertaining and education look into the history of sex.

Here are some little-known sex facts that may surprise you - or at least give you ammunition for a fascinating dinner conversation!

1. The best medicine...

According to the Museum of Sex, the vibrator was originally used as a medicinal treatment for female "hysteria" during the 19th century. The vibrator-induced orgasms helped doctors dissipate hysteria's anxiety-related symptoms.

2. Say cheese!

Semen contains zinc and calcium, both of which are proven to prevent tooth decay.

3. Hop to it.

The

The door got slammed. The bed got divided into two sides. Suddenly there was silence all around, breaking the laughter that pervaded the room. One short, small argument led to hours of unspoken and unexpressed feelings, and the situation did not improve even after two days and one night passed by.

Reason: Neither of the two took the initiative to start a conversation, both faced opposite sides, no meeting of the eye, the couch in front of the TV became the new dining table, the room was the only thing they shared…

Does this scene ring a bell? Can you relate with the same kind of stories in your own bedroom with your partner most nights? If your fights with your partner in the bedroom last for days, you can safely use this script to bring back love even in testing times…

The funda is to not go to bed mad and although you've probably heard this one for years, and it may have been your grandmother's first marriage advice to you, it is still true. Going to bed hurt or angry

Our first memory of feeling secure, loved and cared for came when our mothers first fed us.

Ever since then we had a special relation with food. Food to us isn't merely providing energy to the cells of the body, food is emotionally gratifying too. The heavenly aroma of cakes and cookies make us drift to the cozy, secure memories of our childhood.

Celebrations can never be complete without an exhaustive buffet. Sweets are an integral part of every blast weddings, birthday parties, promotions, achievements et al. A box of exotic chocolates can be one of the best ways to express love or to say sorry. Food stirs in us a gamut of emotions. At some level we don't really eat to live, we live to eat!

We don't just eat everytime we are hungry we also eat when we are angry, stressed, hopeless, guilty, lonely, fearful or bored. We smother our feelings with food. Eating comforts us. It helps take the mind off our feelings. At these times we tend to overeat and eat the wrong kinds of

Huggies, Pampers or Johnson n Johnson - which brand of diapers should I buy for my baby?

This is a common query for most mothers who keep trying to relieve their kids from wetness that is uncomfortable and irritating both for the mother as well as the child. Years back there were no diapers, but today diapers are a blessing in disguise, and have made life much easier for mummies and fun for their children.

Why Diapers are called "Best Friends"?

Diapers make the child smile, they make him carefree and he moves about without complaining about wetness. Diapers keep the child happy and their mother's tension-free.

Interesting reasons explaining the diaper-baby-mom bonding:

Diapers are easy to use, dispose and they don't stink.

They save time as they don't require cleaning and washing.

Diapers are helpful, whether your child be indoors or outdoors. They last for hours and keep the baby dry, and can be easily changed without much fuss.

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