Five Ways Your Sexual Life Is Being Ruined by Social Media

 

Here are several ways that using social media might negatively impact your sexual life, along with professional advice on how to improve it. Social media may make.

1. Low self-esteem

Comparing oneself to others while browsing Facebook or Instagram is all too simple. Mindy DeSeta, a sexologist and sexuality educator at the dating app Hily, claims that this kind of comparison is only normal. According to her, the issue is that "we always come out on the bottom when we compare ourselves to a snapshot of another person's life." Additionally, you're more prone to have depression about sex if you're feeling bad about yourself or your relationships.

According to DeSeta, "sex is not just between the legs, but between the ears." "We are at risk for sexual dysfunction or not wanting sex at all if we are dealing with low self-esteem, self-doubt, or anxiety.

2. Negative Body Image

You're not alone if you've ever moaned at your own mirror after browsing social media. Particularly, fitspiration-style articles that focus on topics like diet fads and muscle tone lead to disordered eating and body dissatisfaction, which in turn interfere with sexual desire and pleasure.

Even if we are aware that the photos have been altered, DeSeta said that the meticulously planned social media feeds cause our brains to fabricate a complex narrative around each picture and distort our idea of what is "sexy," forcing us to compromise our authenticity. "We still aspire to feel and look as hot as the filtered model in the pictures that went viral."

Poor body image is associated with orgasm issues during coupled and solitary sex, in addition to decreased sexual desire.

3. Insufficient Time for Closeness

Adults use social media for around 2.5 hours per day, according to conservative estimates. You may not have time for intimacy if you factor in the time you spend on job, personal cleanliness, and other commitments.

According to Nelson, a lot of couples spend more time in bed staring at devices than spending time together.

"You are sending your partner a direct message that you prefer the phone over them if you are using it when you could be spending real time with them," she added. "A couple may begin to grow emotionally aloof as a result of this decision, and the other people feel rejected."

4. Reactivity to Emotions

You could find yourself yelling at your spouse instead of talking to them after catching up on your social media. Information processing difficulties and increased emotional reactivity have even been related to having your smartphone close by. You could feel particularly agitated—and not in a "oh, baby" kind of way—when you combine that with the divisive viewpoints and alarming stories that dominate social media feeds.

According to DeSeta, social media "inspires high emotional reactivity by design." "Your libido will naturally decline if you are already emotionally charged from what you saw while scrolling."

5. Exhaustion and Stress

Overuse of social media may disrupt sleep, which raises stress levels. Stress and sleep deprivation exacerbate sexual dysfunction.

Nelson said, "Digital overstimulation and doom scrolling can take over the brain's reward system, making real-life intimacy seem less exciting or novel and completely draining your energy and time, even to create space to be in the mood to have sex."

Enhancing Your Sexual Experience in the Digital Era

Giving up social media is not necessary to alleviate associated sexual difficulties. Changing your strategy might be beneficial even if you remain reasonably involved with the platforms.

Nelson advises not using a screen for at least an hour just before bed. "Instead, replace scrolling with rituals of intimate pleasure," she said. For instance, massage each other or take a relaxing bath.

Change what you see online to help you feel better about your physique. Nelson said, "Follow accounts that promote sex positivity, body neutrality, and consent." "Clean your feed to include diverse, body-neutral creators who celebrate all shapes, sizes, and identities, and reset your algorithm." According to her, doing so normalizes actual bodies and challenges unattainable body norms. She advises valuing your body for its functional abilities, such as breathing, walking, and hugging, rather than its appearance when you're not using it.

Problematic Smartphone and Social Networking Site Use and Sexual Function

 

Social networking site (SNS) usage may sometimes take on an addictive nature; this is known as problematic SNS use. Since cellphones are often used for online social networking in addition to other activities that have the potential to become addictive, this syndrome is similar to problematic (addictive-like) smartphone usage. While there is a wealth of data linking excessive smartphone and social networking usage to worse mental health, there is a dearth of study on the relationship with sexual function.

Aim

to investigate if inappropriate smartphone and social media usage is linked to sexual issues.

Techniques

Following the collapse of data from four studies carried out in Portugal between October 2019 and December 2021 (which were analyzed for the first time), 946 women and 235 men provided information on sexual function and problematic smartphone use, and 536 women and 194 men provided information on sexual function and problematic SNS use. The Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised (FSDS-R) and the Female Sexual Function Index were used to evaluate female sexual function. The International Index of Erectile Function was used to measure male sexual function. The Short Version of the Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS-SV) was used to assess problematic smartphone usage. The Internet Addiction Scale (IAT), which was modified especially for online social networking, was used to assess problematic SNS usage.

Results

Participants scored their sexual function and symptoms of inappropriate smartphone and social media usage.

Findings

Less sexual arousal (r = -0.22), trouble lubricating (r = -0.13), orgasmic problems (r = -0.20), sexual dissatisfaction (r = -0.23), coital discomfort (r = -0.19), and increased sexual distress (r = 0.33) were also associated with poor SNS usage in women. Lower erectile function (r = -0.26), lower desire (r = -0.17), intercourse unhappiness (r = -0.20), overall sexual dissatisfaction (r = -0.30), and greater difficulty experiencing orgasms (r = -0.20) were all associated with problematic usage of social networking sites in males. The relationships between problematic smartphone usage and sexual function were similar for both sexes, although they were often weaker and, if problematic SNS use is taken into account, cease to be significant.

Clinical Consequences

Use of social networking sites that resembles addiction may increase the chance of sexual issues.

Advantages and Drawbacks

This research is creative and well-equipped to find links between using new technology in an addicted manner and having worse sexual function. Caution is warranted due to the sample's lack of representativeness.

Conclusions

Problematic (addictive-like) SNS usage was linked to sexual issues in both men and women. This supports earlier studies.

How gold rose to become the most reliable metal in the world

Gold has always been a vital component of the world economy and isn't only for jewelry or pirate stories. The fact that central banks still have sizable gold reserves shows how valuable gold is. A more stable and predictable financial system was established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when nations like the US linked their currencies to gold. The majority of the more than 20,000 metric tons of gold that the US had accumulated by 1939 was kept safe at Fort Knox.

Gold has influenced economies and fostered international faith in everything from ancient empires to contemporary central banks. However, you must trace its lengthy, dazzling voyage through time in order to fully comprehend its cultural, economic, and historical significance

Does the military sleep technique work? What is it?

 

Anyone who struggles with insomnia will understand how hard it may be to fall asleep. You may feel like you've tried everything, from counting sheep to listening to audiobooks, and you've probably read up on the subject as well.

A sleep hypothesis that has gone viral on social media is relatively new to the field of sleep psychology. Originally created by a sports psychology major and Olympic sprint coach, the "military sleep method" claims to put you to sleep in less than two minutes.

"It's not about clothes," says Ayesha Omar in response to harassment in Sheikhupura from a lady wearing a burka.

Ayesha Omar has consistently voiced her opposition to victim-blaming and sexism. Following a startling incident in Sheikhupura when a guy assaulted a school teacher wearing a burka on the street, the well-liked Bulbulay celebrity rekindled the discussion on victim-blaming and harassment.

The incident's disturbing CCTV film has once again shown the widespread harassment that women experience, irrespective of their attire.

Omar highlighted the moral policing that women often face because of their wardrobe choices on Instagram Stories. "So, it's not really clothing, is it? It's just that we exist. And their lack of control," she said, emphasizing that deep-seated sexism and a lack of responsibility are the real causes of harassment rather than clothing.

CCTV video captured a guy strolling closely behind a lady wearing a complete burka in Sheikhupura, Punjab, before approaching her side and making unlawful physical contact. The perpetrator left the area right away after the attack, but the victim was clearly horrified.

The people praised the Punjab Police for their timely response in identifying and apprehending the culprit.

Since then, the case has generated a great deal of controversy, with many social media users agreeing with Ayesha Omar that harassment is a reflection of the perpetrator's attitude rather than the victim's attire or actions.

 

In Pakistan, harassment of women persists in public places, regardless of their attire or location.

Saba Qamar had a quick and shocking response when asked whether she would ever relocate to Karachi for employment during an appearance on The Green Room podcast: "Astaghfirullah, never!

The actress stated that she only visits Karachi for business and then goes back home, stating that she prefers Islamabad and Lahore. She laughed and said, "I just go there, do my work, and come back." "Even though I've already built a house there, I wouldn't mind moving if someone were to buy me one."

"Shift all the projects being shot in Karachi to Islamabad," she even boldly proposed. Innocent teasing? Perhaps. Naturally, however, the internet doesn't do "maybe."

Online against Saba Qamar

Drama buffs and Karachiites nationwide jumped in a matter of hours. From moderately dissatisfied remarks like "You earn from Karachi and then say this?" to openly indignant ones like "You're insulting the city that made you!"

The actor Iffat Omar immediately defended Qamar, stating in one such tweet, "What? What are we doing now, forcing liking? We're going to work, brother. You don't like it, buddy, if you don't like it. The city is filthy.

Javeria Saud, a veteran actress, was not amused. In response, she posted an Instagram story saying, "People's thoughts are filthy, not the city. These individuals are disparaging their own nation.

Actors who decline to see their own films

Though not all of them do, you would assume that movie stars would like seeing themselves on the big screen. When the director cries "cut" for the last time, many performers consider their careers to be over. Many celebrities choose not to view the final edit for a variety of reasons, such as avoiding the emotional strain of demanding parts, feeling self-conscious about their voice, or just being their own worst critic.

  
 

There are several reasons why some people might want to move on rather than recreate the whole experience, including busy schedules, conflicting projects, on-set turmoil, and unpleasant recollections. Yes, performers have a minor allergy to seeing themselves on camera, just like the rest of us.

Wondering why some of your favorite celebrities won't appear on screen? Explore the gallery to learn more!

After a year of headaches, I discovered that I had a fatal illness

 After suffering from a headache for over a year, a lady was shocked to discover that her symptoms were brought on by a rare brain infection she had acquired by eating raw dairy. 

The Syrian 25-year-old, who wished to remain anonymous, had been fighting the discomfort for a month, and it would become worse when she laid down. 

The lady eventually went to a nearby hospital when it became too bad, and they determined that she had an active frontal headache. She was sent home with the painkillers given by the doctors. 

However, as her health worsened, she had tinnitus, nausea, vomiting, impaired vision, and photophobia. 

When she went back to the hospital two weeks later, they informed her that she was experiencing a typical headache. 

As medical professionals searched for the underlying reason, the disease lasted for more than ten months.

Doctors eventually identified antibodies of Brucella, a bacterium often found in unpasteurized dairy, in her system after a battery of blood and cerebrospinal fluid testing. 

As a result, brucellosis—a uncommon illness that may harm the liver, heart, and central nervous system—was diagnosed.

Even though she didn't exhibit typical symptoms like fever or joint pain, further testing revealed that she had Brucella meningitis, a dangerous side effect of Brucellosis that happens when the infection spreads to the brain and spinal cord. 

Humans may get brucellosis from infected animals, such as cows, pigs, goats, sheep, and dogs, by breathing in the bacteria or coming into touch with their body fluids. The disease is common in the Mediterranean and Middle East. 

However, the virus may also be acquired by consuming unpasteurized milk or unpasteurized milk products like fresh cheese. 

Once inside the body, the bacteria slowly grow by invading tissues or lymph nodes. 

The infection may cause discomfort, stiffness, swelling, and inflammation in the joints, which can develop to arthritis, damage to the heart valves, inflammation in the inner lining of the heart chambers, and limited blood flow if it is not treated. 

Only around 200 cases of brucellosis are documented in the United States each year, compared to about 500,000 cases worldwide. The illness kills less than two percent of those infected with it. 

Antibiotics are often used to treat brucellosis, but the bacteria may also infiltrate the central nervous system and cause meningitis, which is an inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord. 

Infections and problems relating to the nerves may result from this severe harm to the brain and spinal cord. 

At first, those who are affected may have excruciating headaches, disorientation, sadness, and behavioral abnormalities.

However, the infection may quickly progress and result in symptoms including fever, exhaustion, joint and muscle pain, problems with appetite, discomfort, sweating, testicular edema, and inflammation of the liver.

Since the early symptoms of brucellosis are similar to those of the flu, doctors often can't detect it until the illness has progressed.

Tests performed during her first hospital stay revealed that the sugar and protein levels in her blood and cerebrospinal fluid were normal.  

Furthermore, doctors discovered no anomalies in any area of her brain or enlargement in the nerves that supply it. 

If left untreated, brucellosis, a rare illness brought on by the Brucella bacterium, may harm the liver, heart, and central nervous system.

She was misdiagnosed with idiopathic intracranial hypertension, a disorder characterized by increased pressure within the skull without a known cause, since the test findings were unambiguous. 

But over the course of ten months, she kept going back to the hospital due to a crippling headache and other symptoms including crossed eyes and double vision. 

Physicians started reassessing her situation. They performed a Wright test, which looks for antibodies by combining a suspension of Brucella bacteria with a patient's serum. 

Doctors completed the diagnosis when this, in addition to blood and fluid testing, verified the existence of antibodies to the Brucella bacterium.

Rifampicin and doxycycline, two medicines used for eight weeks to treat a range of bacterial illnesses, were administered to the young lady.

Combinations of ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone, doxycycline and rifampin, and others may be the best way to treat brucellosis, according to experts.  

Eight veterinarians, five of their pets, and two South Carolina families were exposed to Brucella a year ago when they cared for an infected dog and her pups.

It was discovered that the dog, who had been adopted into a permanent home after being brought in as a stray by a foster family, was carrying the infection. She became sterile as a result of the virus, which also killed her pups. 

Humans may get Brucella canis by coming into touch with tainted dog body fluids. The foster family handled the deceased pups without wearing protective gear, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), raising concerns that they could have been infected.

By mating with an infected animal or by coming into touch with contaminated semen, vaginal, or menstrual fluids, dogs may get the infection. Pregnant dogs who are sick may pass the germs to their offspring while they are still in the womb, during delivery, or via their milk.

Human infection occurs when B. canis-contaminated material gets into an open wound or comes into touch with mucous membranes like the mouth and eyes.

Although these later pathways are less frequent, humans may potentially get B. canis via other biological material that infected dogs generate, such as urine or feces.

The'sexiest' occupation among singles in 2025, according to a dating app survey, could surprise you.

 By 2025, prospective love partners no longer see finance as the most desirable occupation.

A recent research from dating app The League found that thousands of single people believe that the sexiest professions are those in the healthcare industry. According to the poll, the "hottest" professions for possible mates were therapists, physicians, and nurses. The research also demonstrated that a possible partner's ambition and job were significant considerations.

According to a Talker study of 2,000 single people, 29% of respondents said that employment in healthcare were the most appealing, followed by education and emergency response, and finance, which came in at number eight with 16% of replies.

The fact that healthcare professionals are this year's most sought-after item does not surprise dating expert Rachel DeAlto. She continued: "Careers in healthcare typically combine aspects of financial security, intelligence, and caregiving - which are all very appealing qualities in a partner."

Nearly half of those polled said they would rather date someone who shares their ambitions, with 34% seeking a spouse who is more ambitious than they are. Pay also played a significant role in respondents' choices; 39% of them acknowledged that they would want to make the same amount as their spouse, however the percentage was greater for women.

         

About one-fifth of those surveyed said that before thinking about going on a first date with a match, they would talk about their objectives, ambitions, and work values.

According to 56% of respondents, it's critical that a spouse shares their professional ideals. Despite this, 47% of Millennials and 39% of Gen Z respondents said that discussing work on a first date turns people off, as did matches who are influencers, work long hours, or change professions often.

Rachel asserts that "transparency is more attractive than ever," stating that "while there may be no perfect time to talk about careers and ambitions, bringing it up in conversation sooner than later in the dating process allows singles to determine if they share similar values and life goals from the start."

The dating specialist concludes: "When partners share similar aspirations and value the same things in life, they're better equipped to support and understand each other - and careers can be a great example of that."

Rotten Tomatoes films with a perfect score

 Not all films are flawless, but for some, Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer paints a different picture. While many movies are "rotten," others are at the top of the food chain, according to the well-known American review-aggregation website that rates movies and TV series by percentage.

It is definitely noteworthy when movie reviewers give a film a perfect score since they don't do it very frequently

The Republican Party is experiencing a rare internal reaction as a result of Trump's drug war

 

The US Senate will vote early in the first week of November on whether to stop President Donald Trump's war on drugs, which has resulted in many attacks on boats in the Caribbean. He unilaterally proclaimed the nation to be engaged in an armed combat with drug traffickers, and this is the second time Congress has taken up the topic.

https://otieu.com/4/7252289