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bedSometimes sex, especially if it's with the same partner, can get a little ... routine. And sometimes routine means, well, dull. Don't worry, I won't tell on you if you're nodding your head in agreement. We've all been there. No shame in it.

But maybe it's time to spice up your sex life. Try these orgasm-inducing sex positions to mix your sex life on up.

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1. Modify doggie-style (sex on all fours) to make it a little more orgasmic for you. Try lying flat on the bed, lifting your butt a little bit for entry. This should provide a little more friction as your partner moves in and out, but also allows for the c-spot (clitoris) to be stimulated against the bed.

2. So missionary position might get a little boring. Time to mix it on up! Put a pillow under your butt as you lay on your back, bring your shoulders up, and try to get your feet around your shoulders, sorta like you're folding yourself into a pretzel. This

ChampagneOh no, it's officially December! That means if you haven't already slipped into party mode over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, you'll surely be tempted to over the next four or five weeks. There's no time like this time of year for eating, drinking, and being merry, but of course, those behaviors never seem to go hand-in-hand with a rigorous weight-loss program. Until now!

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Cara Alwill Leyba, a writer who works for MTV, has come up with a plan that's perfect for the holiday season called The Champagne Diet. And for some time, she's been documenting her experience with it on a blog, soon to be a book, called The Champagne Diaries. The philosophy that helped her pare pounds: Eating nutrient-dense, tasty foods -- anything you want, as long as it's in the range of 1,200-1,400 calories a day. Oh yeah, and having a glass or two of champagne. That's all there is to it!

The backbone of the "diet" is

man smokingWe've all heard about the Nice Guy thing. Women, according to popular myth, don't like 'em. Is it true? Do women actually prefer Bad Boys to Nice Guys? Sort of.

That doesn't mean it's the right thing to do, though. Let's take a look at these reasons we too often avoid the Nice Guy and decide if it's really worth it to keep chasing the Bad Boys.

(Hint: it's not.)

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1. It's hard for some of us to trust a Nice Guy. Not because they're not trustworthy -- in fact, it's quite the opposite. The more trustworthy a guy seems, the harder it may be for a woman to actually believe that they're as good as they seem. See, women get kind of jaded about the whole Nice Guy thing (after dating too many jerks), which means that it takes time for a woman to trust that a Nice Guy is, well, actually for reals.

2. Bad Boys care about themselves -- a lot -- and it makes us think they care about us. That's not a great

Mom and babyYou know that look that people give new moms who are clearly having a hard time? That tilted head with the poor you pout. After I gave birth, I got that look -- a lot. People lowered their tone when speaking to me and asked me if I was OK -- a lot. Looking back, I was a mess. But what working-mother-of-a-newborn-colic-baby-with-reflux-who-doesn't-sleep-ever isn't, right? I was tired, I was angry, I was gaining weight, I was crying, I was forgetting everything. People started asking me do you think maybe, maybe you have postpartum depression. Even the OB was suggesting I should just talk to someone. What was actually happening to me is that my thyroid levels were dropping, causing symptoms like depression (as well as a whole host of other physical things like constipation and hair loss, fun!).

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And I am not the only one. Some researchers are finding a link between abnormal thyroid levels and

miranda kerrThe Victoria's Secret fashion show will air tonight on CBS at 10 p.m. and I know a bunch of us have our DVRs set to see the fantastical outfits and fantastical models. The show was filmed about a month ago, but the final, edited product will be beamed into our living rooms this evening in an attempt to both titillate and humiliate. In soup-stained sweats, we'll watch supermodels like Candice Swanepoel, Doutzen Kroes, Heidi Klum, Chanel Iman, and Miranda Kerr strut their stuff down one of the most famous runways all year. They'll look flawless and we won't.

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But maybe if we tried real real hard, maybe if we wished on all the shooting stars in the sky, and maybe if we heed these 5 beauty and style tips from these 5 supermodels, we too can look glamorous in a million-dollar, diamond-encrusted bra.

Candice Swanepoel, the gorgeous blonde from South Africa, told Glamour that protecting your hair

Neiman MarcusIf you're like most of America, you've eaten a little too much over the last week, and now it's time to face the music.

You're packing a few extra pounds right now, and until you can manage to get to the gym and sweat the extra weight off, the waistband of your skinny jeans just might be cutting off circulation to your brain.

I can't help your blood flow, but I do have a few tips on how to at least camouflage that excess baggage.

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Rule number one?

Wear black. Lots and lots of black. There's no color that's more slimming.

You could opt for the Lanvin ensemble to your left from Neiman Marcus, which will run you about $4,150. (It's on sale. Quit whining) ... or you could go with something a little cheaper. It's totally up to you.

Black is your friend right now and don't you forget it.

Want to see more slimming tips?

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Is Santa real?Your kids believe in Santa, right? If not you're missing out on some big behavioral modification tools, my friends. After all, nothing stops a kid dead in her tracks like saying, "Santa is watching, and he doesn't reward baby brother ignorers." Even if you like being honest with your kids (something I'll never understand when it comes to the great Santa Claus deceit) maybe you want to keep the mystery surrounding the fat man in a red suit.

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So the next time your little one gets that flash of doubt and looks up at you with wide eyes, asking, "Mama, is Santa Claus real?" here are 10 things you can tell him.

1. I don't know, is the LEGO Millennium Falcon real?
2. Of course he's real, we would never fill up your stocking with coal. That's just mean. (Hide snickering)
3. Why would you even ask if an obese man flying in a sleigh powered by reindeer -- one of which has an electric nose -- is real?
4. As real as your

Dear Nice-Lady-Who-Wants-To-Babysit-My-Kid,

While not ideal, we have determined that we need to work and can't stay home with our son. We considered daycare but he has some issues that involve daily medication. I aim to be a decent employer who is fair and understanding so long as you understand this is our kid and our house -- please don't be mean to, or break, either of them.

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Some things you should know, which might not be obvious.

1. Please be on time: If you are late, we are late. As completely impossible as this is to understand, our bosses don't really care that we were late because your wallet was in your sister's car and you had to go alllllllll the way to her house first. I mean the first time is ok, but on the tenth time our boss just gets mad and so do we.
   
   
2. It is my house, even if you are in it more than I am. So while I get that and I want you to be comfortable, don't like, rearrange my