The Very Strange and Surprising Reason Women Began Shaving Their Armpits!
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Ok, so this is not a big statement to get women to stop shaving or waxing. That is a completely personal choice, but the point of the video you are about to watch below, opens up a discussion and historical perspective on attitudes towards women’s body hair. I found it particularly interesting since I have my own esthetic reactions to women with long underarm hair.
Shaving underarm hair wasn’t even a notion at the turn of the 20th century. For that matter women having their God-given leg hair was just as normal. However, when the fashion changed for women to wear sleeveless dresses, the media, which dictates what is acceptable, began promoting ads that were shaming of underarm hair.
An example of an early ad that created shame around armpit hair said: “The fastidious woman today must have immaculate armpits if she is to be unembarrassed.” It sounds shocking to hear such rhetoric now, but if you really think about it, this was just the first of a long line of fashion marketing that shamed women about their natural state of being.
It seems somewhat obvious that women have body hair in many of the same places as men, because nature meant for it to be there for adaptive reasons. I think it can be said that we all hate the shaving or waxing process, yet we succumb to the social pressure to do so.
We actually feel gross when we are hair-laden and sexy when it’s gone, because that is the social norm that we have completely internalized. It takes a lot of courage to counter the social norms for what makes a woman feel attractive and sexy. Going against the social norms is really hard to do, but if you are a woman who hates the hairless social norm, it can really be empowering to do your own thing.
There will always be societal fashion and beauty standards that are idealized; following this ideal or not should allow for freedom of expression. The more people show individuality, the greater will be the spectrum of acceptability, which will promote healthier self-esteem and body image.
This video is really enlightening about the evolution of how shaving armpits became “mandatory”. It highlights current celebrities who are brave enough to counter the social hairless norm “loud and proud”. I hope you enjoy watching the following footage and that it will open up a consciousness about the choices we make as women.
It has given me food for thought, but I don’t think I’m quite ready to grow my underarm hair just yet! What do you think?
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She Grabs Wool and Starts Making Strange Knots. But When She’s Done It’s An Unexpected Surprise!
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Winter might be over, but it doesn’t mean we still don’t want to bundle up and get super cozy. Also, if you make one now it will be ready for next years Winter. Where you expect windows, doorways, attics, and other such areas of houses and buildings can allow a lot of heat to escape, and it gets replaced by much colder air.
One area in particular that’s often overlooked is floors. If you have hardwood or solid flooring in your home then you know just how freezing they can get. The easiest solution to eliminate cold floors is to throw a rug down, but that can get very expensive very fast.
Nice, thick, quality made rugs are usually quite pricey and if you need several of them they’ll cost you a lot. Instead of searching all over for a rug that fits your budget and style, try making one that’s affordable and exactly what you want.
It’s not as hard or impossible as you may think to weave together a rug. With this tutorial from Expression Fiber Arts you can create a beautiful, thick, durable crochet rug that will keep your toes warm on all those upcoming chilly nights.
The rug shown in the video is made from gray merino wool roving that has been crocheted together by hand without using any tools. Wool roving is a thick bundle of raw fibers that have been lined up neatly and made ready for further use, they usually get spun into yarn.
This project took a total of 7.5 pounds of roving to complete, so keep that in mind if you plan on making the same one or a larger rug. If you use a pricier type of wool, like merino, it will be a lot more expensive than if you use less costly materials, such as cotton or bamboo.
To make the rug it’s best to refer to the video tutorial. The woman showing you how to do it, Chandi, has a bunch of helpful pro-tips and hits on a lot of details that a brief overview would lack. This is one of those projects that’s easier to do, and turns out best, when you have a visual guide showing you exactly what to do every step of the way.
If you already know how to crochet then you’ll easily pick up the process. If you’re not familiar with crocheting, don’t worry! This is something you can definitely do and the video thoroughly explains and guides you through it from start to finish.
The pace is slow enough so that you can better see exactly what to do, and that makes it very easy to follow and replicate. When it’s all over you’ll end up making a beautiful, thick rug that will last a lifetime and keep your feet warm all winter long. Check it out and give it a try!
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2 Sisters Are Prepping A Turkey Ready. But They Are Stunned When They Find THIS Inside!
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Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks and the day is traditionally centered around a huge feast of tasty foods and drinks. People go all out for the holiday and all sorts of special desserts, pies, and sides are whipped up to accompany the main dish, a big round turkey breast.
Families come together in the kitchen to prepare the big meal, tables are set, and once the turkey’s thermometer has popped and the bird is pulled out of the oven, it’s time to eat! Many families have a designated bird carver, who is the person in charge of slicing up the turkey and doling out the meat.
However, as is with all things tradition, that role gets passed along to the next in line, along with secret recipes and other special cooking duties. One family decided to switch up their Thanksgiving routine and mom and dad came up with a plan to inject a little humor into the pre-dinner process, with a prank!
Naturally, the parents wanted to catch the memorable moment on video and record their unsuspecting kids reactions, so they innocently started filming as one of their daughters began to prepare part of the meal. The daughter, Raquel, was digging some stuffing out of the turkey and idly chatting with her mom, who was behind the camera directing her.
It all seemed fine and normal, but little did Raquel know about what laid in wait deep down inside the oven fresh bird. Suddenly, she came upon something completely unexpected and freaky…a tiny bird was tucked away deep down inside the larger turkey!
The strange discovery proved to be quite upsetting and she immediately started to cry, in both disbelief and sadness at the thought of having just roast a pregnant bird and it’s baby. It seems that in her state of shock and upset Raquel forgot, or failed to realize, the fact that turkeys lay eggs and cannot get pregnant.
That makes her parents prank all the more hilarious and one things for sure, next Thanksgiving mom and dad better watch out.
If I were her I’d want to get a little payback, and maybe turn pranks on other family members into a new Thanksgiving tradition.
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Jimmy Asks Sofia Vargara To Suck In Helium. When She Starts Talking It’s The Funniest Thing.
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When you inhale helium from a balloon and talk, expect to sound kind of like a chipmunk! Many of us have fond childhood memories of sucking on a helium filled balloon and saying whatever came to mind. We just wanted to hear what our voices sounded like and it was always hilarious and so much fun! If you’ve never tried it before, then you’re missing out on one of life’s little joys.
This funny video clip from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is the perfect case in point. He was interviewing none other than the beautiful and talented actress Sofia Vergara when he suddenly pulled out a big red balloon filled to the max with helium. If you’ve ever seen the show you know how ridiculous and silly Jimmy can get.
He’s had his guests play everything from Charades to Egg Russian Roulette and participate in dance offs, slow jams, games of flip cup, and so much more. On this particular episode, Jimmy told Sofia how he thought it’d be awesome just to hear her talk on helium and he was right! Her accent + Helium = Fun and Entertainment.
The first thing he asked her to say was “My name is Sofia Vergara.” After she inhaled from the big red balloon she opened her mouth to speak and managed to say “my name” before she immediately started cracking up. The sound of her suddenly high-pitched voice surprised her and the crowd loved it. After repeating the full phrase she couldn’t help but comment about how good the helium made her English sound and she was right because it seemed to give her less of an accent.
Then Jimmy asked her to say something in Spanish for all of the Spanish speaking viewers watching, before he finally told her to say one last thing, “Ben Roethlisberger.” Accent or no accent, the football player’s name is already quite difficult to pronounce to begin with, but the way it rolled off her tongue all jumbled up from the helium made it sound so darn funny. You just have to hear her say it!
Sofia was such a great sport throughout the entire thing and she kept going back for more helium like she couldn’t get enough. The audience clearly enjoyed the whole bit as well, and of course Jimmy was as entertaining as he always is. Check it out for a good laugh and pass it on..
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Ice Skaters Come Together To Make A Tight Formation. But When The Music Starts My Jaw Dropped!
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As I cannot even stand up on ice skates, I have an admiration for professional ice skaters that goes beyond words. Particularly when I have watched pair skating in the Olympics, I’ve been amazed at how each movement is timed with such incredible accuracy.
When I watched the video you are about to view below, I was awe-inspired by the fact that 16 skaters were capable of synchronizing their graceful movements with such exactitude. I truly have never seen anything like this magical footage.
The skating team is Canadian, and call themselves Nexxice. The following performance, skated to the song “Mud” by the Road Hammers, won them the gold medal at the 2015 World Synchronized Skating Championship.
Make sure you watch to the end, so you don’t miss any moments of these sensational moments on ice!
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If You Spot Somebody With This Ear Piercing It Means THIS!
People the world over are constantly searching for alternative and natural ways to help treat their health conditions and disorders. They don’t want to have to rely on modern options that usually involve harsh, pricey pharmaceuticals, which often have even worse side effects than the issue they treat.
Many people end up turning to homeopathic remedies in an effort to naturally help balance and heal their bodies. One of the easiest and most effective treatment methods is auricular acupuncture. It’s an all-natural way to help alleviate the painful effects of chronic headaches and people have found that by getting a specific type of ear piercing they dramatically relieved the discomfort associated with their migraines.
The treatment is similar to reflexology, which is the stimulation of a reflex point to relieve and help regulate abnormalities between different body parts. However, with auricular acupuncture different parts of the ear are stimulated either manually, by pressing finger tips on certain points, or by using needles.
One of the main acupuncture points on the ear is located exactly where the daith piercing is done. Daith piercings have been around for thousands of years and yet it wasn’t until the 1990s (when they were in fashion) that they finally were given a name.
The piercing is done on the little piece of cartilage that folds nearest to the ear canal. The ring ends up running through a pressure point commonly targeted by acupuncturists and thus mimics the effects of acupuncture, which is what leads to migraine relief for so many people!
When this area is pierced the surrounding blood vessels and nerves are stimulated, causing them to release endorphins and other chemicals our bodies produce that help regulate pain. Many people have initially chosen to get a daith piercing in order to specifically target their chronic headache pain.
They report that that after getting it done they experienced much less frequent or intense migraines. The piercing is relatively easy to get done and is widely available. A straight needle is passed through the fold of cartilage and then a ring is inserted.
Depending on where you go it costs on average anywhere between $50-100. If you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from debilitating migraines, you could potentially gain a lot of relief by getting a daith piercing.
Look into it and pass this along to others to help them find comfort and better health in their own lives!
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A Nurse Wraps A Blanket Around This Newborn Baby. THIS Is Something Every Parent Should See!
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Everyone knows that newborns are one of life’s most joyful miracles. The cute, adorable, tiny little babies that are new to the world are quite fragile and need a lot of tender love and care. When parents bring home a baby for the first time they are often faced with many new challenges and hurdles in all areas of their lives.
One of the biggest hurdles is learning how to take care of the baby properly. Everything you do with a child has to be done with care and their health and safety in mind. The way a baby is held, the way they sleep, how, when, and what they eat all need to be carefully considered and kept track of.
Many books, companies, and individuals offer advice and classes or programs that teach new parents and those expecting how to take care of a baby. While those can be helpful and offer some insight into what to expect, in terms of a newborn you can only truly learn by doing.
When it comes down to it, hands on care and trial and error are all part of the newborn baby experience and it’s the best way to figure out what works best for you and your baby. One of the most difficult areas that parents often bring up is the babies sleep patterns.
Whether it is that the child has problems falling asleep, staying asleep, or wakes them up at all hours, there seems to always be something at issue in this area. One way in which parents can help a newborn get better sleep is by swaddling them. Swaddling is when you wrap up a baby snugly and comfortably in a cozy, warm baby blanket or two.
Doing this makes the baby feel like it’s back in its mother’s womb, all safe and secure, and thus helps them feel more at ease. A baby that is comfortable and at ease is much more likely to be able to fall asleep, stay asleep, and sleep better all around. And so will you.
The accompanying video shows you how to double swaddle a baby and includes how to make a hoodie for them as well. The more covered the better, especially the head area. You will need two baby blankets for this technique and watch the video to best see how all of the folds and wrapping are done.
It’s easy to mimic and after a few tries you’ll have it down pat, like a baby wrapping pro. Also, there are some key things you want to avoid when swaddling a baby. Do not wrap the child too tightly.
According to babycenter.com this can sometimes lead to hip dysplasia and to avoid the problem always make sure the bottom of the blanket is wrapped loosely enough so that the baby has room to wiggle around. You should always monitor any swaddled babies to make sure they don’t roll onto their stomach, which could lead to suffocation.
As a general rule, always place a baby on its back to sleep and keep a close eye on them just in case they happen to roll over.
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This Guy Reveals The Secret Brilliant Trick To Get Your Baby To Fall Asleep In Less Than 60 Seconds!
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Whether you are a first time parent, or have had children before and live in dread of the whole process of getting your baby to sleep, the video you are about to watch will change your life! Although some babies have no problem dozing off on their own, many take a long time to adjust to a sleeping schedule.
This can be incredibly stressful for parents, whose sleep is chronically interrupted. Cranky babies and cranky parents are not a good mixture. Sometimes babies have trouble falling asleep, and others have problems staying asleep.
Unending crying and restlessness not only causes exhaustion for everyone, but can interfere with early bonding which is so critical. Believe it or not the answer is here; you are about to watch a literal miracle that calms and soothes baby off to sleep in less than a minute.
This trick works not only for falling asleep, but allows for a deeper, more relaxed sleep so that the baby really gets the rest needed. I can vouch that it has worked with my own children.
Let us know if you have or will try this miracle sleep tip.
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