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By: Kerri Winick and Andrea Krivelow Celebutante Sisters
for GALTime
Getting your gams silky and stubble-free isn't always easy! (Can someone say razor burn? Ouch!) To help you put your best foot forward, we contacted Anthony Sosnick, shaving guru extraordinaire and founder of Anthony For Men. Check out his "smooth" moves for fabulous skin below:

• Always cleanse the skin before you shave. It is important that the razor has a clean surface to avoid ingrown hairs and razor burn.
• Try a pre-shave oil in and around the bikini area to soften the skin for a close and smooth shave.
• Make sure to shave in the shower with warm water, as this not only softens the hairs, but can help them to stand up for an easier shave.
• Always shave in the direction the hair grows. This helps to avoid razor bumps and ingrown hairs.
• Make sure to change the blade on a regular basis, as a dull blade can drag and cause irritation.
• Try to use a non-foaming cream or gel, as the thicker

By: Kerri Winick GALTime.com Staff

A blowout over a boy toy. Making fun of someone's wacky outfit. Whispers between friends about the new kid on the block. It sounds like the latest struggles among the "cool" girls at school. But mean words like these are flying between adult women…on the Internet! Experts say anytime you are harassed, humiliated, or threatened online…it's cyberbullying, regardless of how old you are.

Dr. Cheryl Dellasega, author of Mean Girls Grown Up, says this Internet finger-pointing may be even more common among adult women.

"It's been shocking to me to hear some of the ways in which women communicate online. Message boards get shut down. Sites get shut down. People drop off of sites. And it really becomes like a war, a cyber war, because they can't resolve it," she said.

This bullying can take place through e-mail, social networking sites, even instant messages. Gina-Moore Sanders has experienced this war of words firsthand. A

By Marianne Mancusi Beach

On TV and in the movies, it seems like everyone's getting it on-- and having a great time doing it. In real life, maybe not so much. In fact, a new study by the British Association of Urological Surgeons found two-thirds of women report having some kind of sexual hang-up that's keeping them from enjoying the act of lovemaking as they should.

Here's the breakdown of problems:

1. Lack of desire (47 percent)

2. Orgasm problems (45 percent)

3. Arousal issues (40 percent)

4. Lack of satisfaction (39 percent)

5. Lack of lubrication (37 percent)

6. Pain (36 percent)

Is this just a case of grabbing some 'lube' and adding a little foreplay to your repertoire? Or are these actually symptoms of bigger, underlying psychological issues? Psychotherapist Dr. Tina B. Tessina aka "Dr. Romance" and author of Money, Sex and Kids: Stop Fighting About the Three Things That Can Ruin Your Marriage says one of the biggest problems women face

By GALTime Consumer Watchdog Mary Schwager

Mothers rejoice, back to school time is here...or right around the corner! While you're shopping for clothes, supplies and even sporting goods, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants to remind you to keep safety in mind. It created a 'back to school safety checklist" and urges you to check it out.

CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum says, "It just takes a moment for a child to be seriously injured or killed. Check what your child is wearing to make sure there are no drawstrings. Make sure they wear a helmet that meets CPSC requirements if they ride their bike to school. Check your school's playground and soccer goals. The moment you take could save a child's life."

Here's the CPSC's "Back to School Safety Checklist":

Bicycle Helmets:

• My child wears a helmet that meets CPSC requirements every time he/she bikes or rides a scooter to and from school.
• My child's helmet fits snuggly, level on top of

By GALTime.com Nutritionist Elisa Zied, MS, RD, CDN

Let's face it-- we women always burn the candle at both ends. Between work, family and personal obligations, many of us don't take enough to time to plan out a healthy diet (let alone eat one!) Over time, not getting enough key nutrients-including iron- can leave us feeling sluggish, moody, and just plain blah.

So, why iron? Although we only need it in tiny amounts, this trace mineral is so important for women, especially while we're in our baby-making years and while we're actually pregnant. Iron is part of proteins that carry oxygen from the lungs to other venues in the body. It's also part of many enzymes, proteins that speed up chemical reactions and create energy in the body. Iron is also important for the brain. Although all women naturally lose some iron while menstruating, those with heavy periods and those who are pregnant need to prevent an iron deficiency or anemia.

Also See: Nearly 50 Ways to

by Marianne Mancusi Beach, GALTime.com
A few years back, two of my married family members decided to end their relationship. But they chose not to end their marriage. They stayed on the same health insurance plan and, though they lived in two separate houses, they attended family functions together. He mowed her lawn, she visited his elderly mother. They remained, in a sense, best friends and legal spouses, even though they were technically very much apart.

It seemed strange to me at the time, but now I've learned it's actually becoming quite a common trend. Many people these days see no reason to go through the headache and expense of a traditional divorce. After all, they don't hate their ex-partners. They just want to live separate lives--with no clear cut end to their official marriage in sight.

Why are people breaking up--but staying together? Marriage and Family therapist Jennifer Gauvain, co-author of How Not to Marry the Wrong Guy: Is He the One or Should You Run?

By Marianne Mancusi Beach, GALTime.com

Admit it, ladies. You'd love to fly off on a private jet for a weekend in Paris with a handsome date who pays for that bottle of Dom with his platinum AMEX. But in this economy, it's much more likely that your new man's as broke as a joke--and maybe even unemployed. Is that a dealbreaker for you? Or can you find a way to successfully date on an empty wallet?

We asked our Facebook and Twitter friends if they'd hook up with a hottie who was hurting for cash. While several said no-- right off the bat, most had a few caveats they'd consider.

"Broke as in no job and no prospects?" asks Stacey. "Nope. Broke as in paid all his bills and he's got $20 for the week for gas? Sure!"

"Depends on why. Bad luck or lazy? Creative genius or no ambition? Makes a difference," says Julie.

Piper Weiss, Senior Features Editor at Yahoo! Shine agrees. "There's nothing worse than a guy who's stuck in a job he hates and takes it out on you.