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Medical experts say the procedure can prevent STD transmission, but many families still oppose it.To snip or not to snip? That is the question in regards to circumcision.

For some, especially those who practice Judaism, it's a religious ritual. For others, it's a preference. For those who choose to make the cut, however, there may be substantial health benefits.

As per a recent New York Times article, the American Academy for Pediatrics recently released new information regarding the controversial topic of circumcision. Prominent experts say that the benefits outweigh the risks of the procedure, as male infant circumcision can prevent urinary tract infections in the first year of life and prevent the acquisition and transmission of STDs, including HIV, as an adult, as recently shown in a study in Africa. For the women with whom circumcised men become sexually active, this means a chance of preventing infections that could lead to cervical cancer.

Seems like enough of a push to call for male circumcision all around, yes? Not yet. While some parents have their infants circumcised

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How do you characterize sexual performance art?A couple years ago I attended a performance at one of those trendy yet underground clubs on the Lower East Side. Normally, I wouldn't even be able to get into that place, but since my friend had recently started cocktail waitressing there, we were ushered past the long line and escorted to one of those exclusive tables that everyone outside would have killed to be seated at.

Although it was a club where the performance was less of a focus and more of a backdrop, this particular place was known for some of the antics of their burlesque-type performers. I had heard that some of it was shocking, so I guess I shouldn't have been surprised when one of the dancers straddled herself over a champagne bottle, lowered herself onto it, then rolled backward to show the audience that all we could see was the bottom of it - the rest of the glass bottle was inside her. I was less shocked over what she had done than concerned that the bottle would break and her vagina would be ripped to

'You're hot then your cold, you're yes then you're no...'We feel like there were only a few photos of the pair snapped together over the past couple of months, and then bam! John Mayer and Katy Perry are over.

Perry recently divorced Russell Brand and had only been dabbling in short-term musical flings. In April, she was linked to Florence + the Machine rocker Robert Ackroyd, and then moved on to Mr. Mayer.

According to Us Weekly, Mayer, 34, and Perry, 27, made a cute pair on a first outing to Soho House in early June. Then in August, the new couple steamed things up at a pool party, where one observer commented: "They were all over each other, making out."

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Well, that's hot, but now their relationship has gone ice cold.

An insider tells Us Weekly, that Perry "is really upset about it." She isn't ready for a full-blown relationship, but she did mention to a pal that "she feels a real connection (with John) and wants to see where things go."

Does Your Child Need a Confidence Boost?If you're a parent, within the next few weeks, you will begin back-to-school shopping for your children. As you spend money on the latest sneakers, clothes and school supplies, stop for a minute and think about all of the money you just spent on materialistic items. Then, evaluate how much time you spent on sending your child back to school with renewed self-esteem for the upcoming year.

As parents, we invest thousands upon thousands of dollars on providing our children with the latest video games, toys and computers. This year, why not take steps toward investing time into your child's emotional development? In today's world, with instances of bullying occurring at all ages, healthy emotional development is critical to seeing our children become successful as preschool, elementary, middle school and high school students.

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As a parent, I am guilty of buying my children materialistic items. After all, I am human and I want to give my

Are You a Worrier?As a parent, you want what is best for your children. You want them to be smarter, better looking and more well-rounded than you are. You want them to be liked by their peers and to succeed in school. As such, you worry. And, with worrying comes anxiety which can turn into depression. Here are five ways to help you stop worrying so much:

1. Trust the facts. When you look at the facts and evidence of what has actually been occurring, you will find that the worried feeling you have is irrational. Examine what's actually occurring in your life and consider how you feel after that.

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2. Stop over-identifying with your kids. If your child gets into an argument with another child, do you think, 'I must be a bad mother?' If so, you are personalizing events that aren't your fault. Tell yourself 'the only person's behavior that I can control is my own.' It's important to remember that you are not your child and your child isn't you.

3. Think

Faith Hill & Tim McGraw know how to keep it spicy!If we've learned anything from Hollywood, it's that keeping the flame alive in a relationship is not easy under the bright lights of fame. However, there are a few exceptions to the rule that really shine through. Certain A-list couples have kept their romances alive and flourishing over the years.

Since August is Romance Awareness Month, we're here to call out which couples have a connection that will last and what keeps their flame glowing year after year. (Take note, Kim Kardashian.)

1. Faith Hill & Tim McGraw
In 1996, she was just a Mississippi Girl joining a cowboy hat-wearin' country star on the Spontaneous Combustion Tour. Attracted to one another right away, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill immediately hit it off. A few months later, they found out they were expecting their first child and decided to tie the knot. The two now have three gorgeous children and amazing chemistry - still, 16 years later.

So how do they keep the romance going strong? Well, they sing to each other - and

Mom knows best is a common adage for a reason, right?My mother chose my husband. Thirty years later, I chose my daughter's husband. No, these were not arranged marriages. They were simply the influences of a mother upon her daughter's choice for a mate.

I met my husband, Terry, in seventh grade, and we started to "go steady" in eighth grade. His family moved down the road from my house while we were in high school so he became a regular visitor at my home. We were the typical all-American high school couple. He was an athlete; I was a cheerleader. He was blonde, blue-eyed, and always wore a smile. My mother came to adore him. She always greeted him warmly and made his favorite foods when he came to dinner.

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Through the course of our high school years, Terry and I did, however, have our share of break-ups. We dated other people, but always remained friends. My mother never cared about the other boys I dated. She would hide behind the newspaper, or