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Q: ive heard that laser hair removal stops hair from growing back? is that true? Also is it true that products like nair slow hair growth? I would like your input on any ways of permanent hair removal that you know work from experience
Yes, laser hair removal is permanent but the potential side effects include like dark spots on your skin. Electrolysis is also another permanent hair removal method. You should Google more information to check up on the prices if you are interested.

Nair, shaving, using a buffing pad (Smooth Away), do not make hair grow back less/thinner/finer because these methods of hair removal do not remove hair from the root as waxing, tweezing/plucking, threading, and epilating do. (the latter are recommended methods)

Nair can result in chemical burns or stinging. I don't recommend it, especially if you have allergies.

Q: I've recently saw these sneakers and I love them. I"m wondering, what brand is it?
http://files6.lookbook.nu/files/looks/original/299532_2133459245a7901617360l.jpg?1251254170
You should post that question in this forum: http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=237181

They could probably tell you. A lot of members there are Korean.

Q: why do men like a woman to put her finger in his ass while having sex
That's because a man's g-spot is up the butt. It's where the prostate gland is. Most men don't like it because they would feel unmanly.

Q: how do you do it? I mean what are you exactly supposed to do with your tongue? And what does it taste like....Detail would be very appreciated, and tips too
Similar question here: http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=568024

^ I gave an answer you may find useful there. (about taste. I'm a girl myself and have no idea how to do it lol)

Q: im goin to a party on friday an i wont to have beach waves in my hair but im not to sure how to do them can anyone help me please ?
Similar question asked here:
http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=531024

Q: im 19 years old
female

and i want to give the boy i have been crushing on, a lap dance;)

just to stir things up a bit! but i don't like know what to even do, where to start? i feel like i'll look dumb!

what are some things that guys like?

do you actually dance or is it just more touching?
Dude, the movie Grindhouse: Death Proof has a really hot lapdance scene in it that you can take pointers from. No lie. And you should watch Carmen Electra's "exercise" DVDs for pointers. Visuals are usually easier to learn from.

Q: what are the best quality drumsets?

send pics and websites if you can.
like from guitar center or something.
and what type of wood is best and all that jazz.

thanks a lot(:
Pearl:
http://www.freewebs.com/jbcmusic/huge%20pearl%20drum%20set.jpg

Also.. DW, Tama, Yamaha, Ayotte, Gretsch, Premier, Remo, Mapex, Slingerland, Ludwig, Sonor & CB700.

Q: so i gave my boyfriend a bj for the first time...he has alot of hair down there (he said he'd shave it next time for me) but yeah i didn't want to say anything but it smelt like b.o. down there....i mean, it was gross...i mean i don't expect it to smell and taste like cherries but idk is it suppose to smell like that? or is it just cause of him sweating and the hair or is that just the way cum smells? i didn't really mind the taste i just can't stand the smell...should i say something?
He definitely should shower first beforehand.

Also, some more tips.. I answered a question on what guys taste like and how to improve it: (copy and paste)

"Yes. The ejaculate may taste very bitter/salty and smell like bleach, depending on the guy's diet and lifestyle habits. Make sure he stays hydrated. Someone who ingests lots of red meat, caffeine, alcohol, or cigarettes will not taste as good as someone who eats a lot of fruits to make it sweeter. Keep away from vegetables like asparagus, garlic, onions, and broccoli. The fruits to keep in mind are citrus fruits like pineapple, oranges, and lemons. He has to keep a habit of eating healthily because the taste won't suddenly be different in just one day. It will take at least like 2 weeks, maybe.

You could also keep a mint/something containing menthol in your mouth while you're doing it, so he gets a cool sensation and you maintain yummy, minty breath lol."

^You guys can always use female flavored condoms or flavored lube too as another option.

Q: What are some bands that are similar to these?: Nevershoutnever, Owl City, The Killers, Ghostland Observatory, Miss May I, Bring Me the Horizon, Ludo, and Radiohead.
Any in those general genres. (especially Miss May I and Bring Me the Horizon) That would be lovely :)
Owl City sounds a lot like Death Cab for Cutie and Postal Service, in my opinion. So you would like them.

Q:
What're some chick singers/bands that sound
something like Katy Perry or Lily Allen??

Thanks.
xx
Kate Nash!

Q: I'm buying my boyfriend a lot of little things from target for his birthday.What should i include in the gift?

i already bought him some axe and of course condoms ;)
he's turning 17 by the way.

ps. i don't have all that much money, my budget is 100 dollars, and i want to get a lot of little things
This entire thread on this forum has good suggestions:
http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=139713&st=0

Q: 19/f

everytime i mess around with a guy, whether its even just playing strip poker, or hard core flirting, him feeling me up, ANYTHING i get soooo wet! and it feels disgusting.

i usually wear a pantyliner everyday, because i tend to have a lot of discharge but when i'm with a guy, obviously i'm not going to wear one and then it gets all over my underwear and its all nasty, and pretty much soaked it makes me feel disgusting.

does this happen to anyone else...?
i wish i didnt have to go through this.
Maybe this will help. (my advice copy and pasted from another person's similar question)

Wear cotton panties because they breathe better. You may consider wearing pantyliners, period or not, and changing it ever so often. Or change your underwear/shower more. Also, there are feminine wipes. Playtex sells these wipes on-the-go for refreshing yourself down there. There are also these deodorant sprays specially made for spraying your undies and pants, just go to the feminine products aisle at stores to check out the selection. Also, instead of douching (which may be a good idea once a month, I know you said you do not want to) you might want to take baths because they clean the area better than when you shower, you do not reach everywhere inside. Or install a bidet in your house for constant washings.

Q: when you want to give a guy a blowjob before sex, do you blow him until he cums? For me, I feel like if he orally simulates me for so long that i get an orgasm, I get satisfied and turned off (not like uninterested, but I litterally dont feel like I want to have sex.) Any tips?
No, you stop him right before he is about to. If you think about it, you don't want him finished before the sex starts. He needs to signal you when he is coming, which is when you stop and switch over to sex.

Q: I am a 15 year old girl and whenever I shave my armpits its like I dont get all the hair off. It leaves little short hairs and my razor is new so I dont know, my friends seem to get it all off, and I am so self conscious of my armpits because of it.
Waxing is the best solution because it removes hair from the roots, making hair have to regrow from the beginning, so it grows back slower than if you shave because the hair is only partially removed, which is why you see stubble (the short hairs). You gotta wax to not see any dark areas.

Q: Ok so i'm a 15 year old boy and there's this girl that i havent really met....but i see her around A LOT and shes very hyper and goofy around everyone and shes just idk seems special, ya know? and she has this battered up worn book which i think is called 1984...it has a white cover with like a blue eye on it. Every now and then i catch her rereading it. I think its her favorite, so i was wondering whats the book like about? is it some chick book? and like what does it say about her?
It's called "1984" by George Orwell, not Aldous Huxley like the first Advicenator said. He wrote "Brave New World". Orwell also wrote "Animal Farm".

Skim through the Spark Notes and decide for yourself whether you like the plot. And read it so you can have an intelligent discussion with her. It's not chick-lit. It's a politically controversial literary novel. A classic. She probably isn't into conformity and is slightly rebellious (in the speaking up for yourself way). I have read it. It rocks.

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/1984/

Q: hey, so i have a whole army of pimples on my upper back.. its so embarrassing and i cant wear backless or low-cut back tops! and i really want to. lol. and they leave scars too!! its horrible!

so is there any way i can get rid of this? a non-pricey way? and a way where i can do it myself and not have to tell someone?

thanks!
Use Neutrogena body wash that has 2.0% salicylic acid listed in the active ingredient. That's what helps battle against acne:
http://pics.drugstore.com/prodimg/45779/200.jpg

As for the scarring, if you want to do it yourself:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4478517_get-rid-back-acne-scars.html

Q: 17/f

so i shave my arm using the epilator, its a little machines that tweases hair.. so i use that to remove my underarm hair. its great and it works!
the problem is, all my friends have nice underarms, as strange as that sounds.. they dont have any pimple scars or brown or pink spots.. its all clear and clean. how come i dont have an underarm like that? mine has some bumps, and sometimes they have pus in them. its disgusting! please help me! im freaking out!!! lol.

thanks!
You should get that checked out.

With epilators, you have to be careful about ingrown hairs. That's what I think is causing your bumps. You need to regularly exfoliate with a loofah sponge or a body scrub to get rid of the dead skin cells so your trapped hairs can come to the surface and be tweezed off. That said, still, get that pus checked out. That sounds like an infection!

Q: Can someone tell me what ANY of this means? And what language it is? That would be nice.

s: thanks
wondermom: dito n ko
wondermom: asan ka na invite mo ko
s: what language is that?
wondermom: ano ka ba naandito na ko sa farm mo
s: japanese?
piper halliwell: badeth galaw na
wondermom: wala akong pang harvest wePON
piper halliwell: what is ur nationality
wondermom: france invite mo ko
wondermom: assan ka ba sa frm mo
s: cha cha
wondermom: wala me recieve
piper halliwell: invite uli kta
piper halliwell: o ayaw padin?
wondermom: im still waiting
wondermom: oo nga
piper halliwell: oo nga kanina pa kta n invite
I Googled some phrases and it appears that they are speaking a language of the Philippines. The most popular language is Tagalog. It might be that. I'm not sure, I just wanted to give you a possibility and a start in case you have any Filipino friends who could maybe translate for you.

Q: Hi,
I've been deciding for the longest time on whether or not to get my tongue pierced. It's not gonna be in the near future, but I'm thinking in a year or two. Can anyone give me any pros or cons to getting it done? Thanks!
Cons: You have worry about infections and when you take it out there will be scarring and a hole in your tongue. It might give off a bad impression to people but it's your personal choice. I suggest you try those fake magnetic tongue rings on yourself first to see if you like the way it looks on you. Pro: It looks cool.

Q: What do you prefer:
homemade cinnamon scones, or homemade chocolate chip scones?

and does anybody have a good chocolate chip scone recipe?

thanks :-P
I don't know of any recipes but, I love chocolate chip scones (who can resist chocolate)! Or blueberry scones. Raspberry with white chocolate?

How about a cinnamon-chocolate hybrid? I trust the Food Network:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/gale-gand/cinnamon-chocolate-scones-recipe/index.html

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