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Does Drug Addiction Counseling Really Work?

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Does Drug Addiction Counseling Really Work?

Does Drug Addiction Counseling Really Work?

Are you on a mission to kick a drug habit once and for all? As you probably know, it’s not going to be easy to do it. To start, you’ll have to work your way through a rehab program to stop using drugs. Then, you’ll have to work hard to stay on the road to recovery, since upwards of 60% of people end up relapsing at some point in time.

One of the most effective ways to battle back against addiction is by putting drug addiction counseling to the test. By sitting down and speaking with an addict counselor on a regular basis, you can get access to a long list of benefits you wouldn’t enjoy otherwise.

Would you like to learn more about why counseling for substance abuse is one of the best treatments for addicts? Here are some of the advantages that people will get when they make appointments with addiction counselors.

Helps You Gain a Better Understanding of Drug Addiction

Over the years, studies have shown that about 10% of the U.S. population has dealt with a drug problem at one time or another. As a result, most people have at least some understanding of what drug addiction is and how it can wreak havoc on a person and their family.

But people don’t always understand all of the different facets of drug addiction. They don’t know things like:

  • What causes a person’s body and mind to become addicted to a certain drug
  • What makes it so difficult for a person to stop using a drug and stay on the straight and narrow
  • What triggers a person and sends them running back in the wrong direction after successfully battling back against addiction for so long

During drug addiction counseling, you’ll have a chance to learn about the ins and outs of drug addiction so that you can comprehend it from all angles.

By gaining a better understanding of addiction, you’ll increase the odds in your favor when it comes to avoiding a relapse. You’ll also feel like you have more control over your addiction since you’ll know what’s powering it and how to stop it from overwhelming you.

Allows You to Get to the Heart of Your Specific Drug Problem

Anyone can become addicted to drugs if they use them often enough. But there are certain types of people who are more prone to addiction for one reason or another. When you’re in drug addiction counseling, you’ll be able to talk to an addiction counselor about some of the reasons why people get addicted to drugs. It might help put a spotlight on your battle with addiction and reveal why it’s been so difficult.

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Here are just some of the reasons why certain people become addicted to drugs quicker than others:

  • They have a history of addiction in their family
  • They suffer from a mental health disorder
  • They don’t have good relationships with parents and other relatives who are supposed to be closest to them

By figuring out if there is a deeper reason for your drug addiction, you can arm yourself with everything you’ll need to get clean and stay clean for good. Your addiction counselor should be able to help you do some digging to get to the heart of your specific drug problem.

Sheds Light on Any Mental Health Issues You Might Be Experiencing

As we mentioned a moment ago, mental health disorders are one of the most common causes of drug addiction. Studies have shown that about 25% of the people who have mental health issues also have substance abuse issues.

You might not think that you have a mental health problem. But substance abuse therapies could suggest otherwise. Your addiction counselor might diagnose you with a mental health issue after meeting with you just a few times.

It would be a real shame if you spent years and potentially even decades dealing with substance abuse problems only to discover that undiagnosed mental health issues were to blame. It’s why you should utilize drug addiction counseling to see if you have anything to worry about as far as mental health is concerned.

Makes It Possible for You to Address Negative Behaviors

People who are addicted to drugs, alcohol, and other things typically have a tough time controlling their thought patterns. Their brains tell them that they should use drugs over and over (and over!) again until they eventually give in and turn back to them.

As part of drug addiction counseling, you’ll get to try what is called cognitive behavior therapy in most cases. This is a type of therapy that involves giving you back control over your thoughts. It’s useful for those who exhibit negative behaviors that lead to drug abuse.

Identifies Potential Triggers That Could Lead to Future Drug Use

When you’re fighting to stay sober following a stint in rehab, you’re going to find that there are going to be certain things that will trigger you to want to go back to using drugs. Stress at work, marital issues, and even something as simple as isolation could all serve as triggers. To an addiction counselor, these triggers might be obvious. They can take one look at the way you’re living life right now and pinpoint the things that are going to trigger you to want to go back to abusing drugs.

The problem is that you can’t always see these triggers yourself. They can sneak up on you and knock you off-course without you even realizing it. Drug addiction counseling will ensure that this doesn’t happen to you. You’ll be able to see these triggers coming from a mile away so that you can steer clear of them and stay on the right track.

Provides You With the Necessary Tools to Repair Broken Relationships

When you’re in drug addiction therapy, you’re going to spend a ton of time talking about yourself and your battle with addiction. But your drug addiction counseling sessions are also going to be about more than just you.

You’re going to devote at least a little bit of your time to talking about your relationships. That will include everything from your relationships with your parents to your romantic relationships to your relationships with your friends and acquaintances.

In some instances, you might have relationships that have been broken because of your drug addiction. You’ll be able to use counseling to work towards healing these relationships.

You might also have relationships that aren’t any good for you and that could send you running right back in the direction of drugs in the weeks, months, and years to come. Counseling can equip you with the tools you’ll need to end those relationships and provide you with good reasons to go ahead and bring them to a halt.

Building and maintaining positive relationships in every area of your life is going to be of the utmost importance when you’re in recovery. You’re not going to be able to get away with hanging around people who don’t want the best for you anymore.

Gives You an Opportunity to Establish Healthier Habits Moving Forward

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If you’ve battled drug addiction for a long time now, you’ve no doubt created a bunch of unhealthy habits for yourself. A big part of drug addiction counseling is going to be identifying those unhealthy habits and breaking them. But in addition to breaking bad habits, you’re also going to spend your fair share of time focused on establishing new positive habits. These habits are going to serve as the backbone of your new drug-free life.

Some of the habits that you’re going to want to develop are:

In theory, it might sound as though it’s going to be easy to create new habits for yourself. But it’s going to be hard to choose those new habits over your old ones time and time again.

Signing up for drug addiction counseling will help you set up new habits and make them last. Your addiction counselor will hold you accountable for sticking to your new habits.

Read our blog for more health-related articles that will help you take good care of both your body and your mind.

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Tal Avraham is the featured model of the week.  Like most of the Slickster Girls, she is prominent on social media, most notably on Instagram.  It is this platform where Avraham posts snapshots from all of her exotic exploits.  She enjoys traveling to warm, sandy hotspots, and most recently went to Thailand.  It is the perfect locale for her to flaunt her bikini body, and pose for the cellphone camera.  Her confidence radiates in her photos, and there is no wonder why she is amassing a loyal group of fans.  

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Marissa Velazquez

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Slickster Magazine Girl of the Week, Marissa Velazquez makes waves where ever she goes.  No matter if it is to a nightclub to dance with her friends or the beach, she really turns heads.  Speaking of waves, she gets a lot of both kinds.  Waves from lots of guys that would like to take her out on a date, and the splashy, watery kind that lap the sandy shores where she often poses for bikini photo shoots.  Velazquez is comfortable in her skin, so to speak.  With a a tremendous set of curves, golden bronze skin and friendly, up-beat personality to complete her persona, she is in demand as a model.  

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Make It Hot: How to Get the Spark Back In the Bedroom

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Make It Hot: How to Get the Spark Back In the Bedroom

 

Did you know that almost half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce? There are no definitive answers why this happens. While some of these divorces are for the best, many of them are due to one or both partners no longer being sexually attracted to the other.

If this is the case for you, don’t abandon your relationship right away! By learning how to get the spark back in the bedroom, you can bring back the feelings you had for each other when you first started dating.

Focus On Yourself First

If you’ve lost passion in your relationship, it might be because you lost passion within yourself. By rekindling your zest for life, you will improve yourself and your relationship at the same time! This is an opportune time to take a long break from social media, toxic news outlets, and time-vampires.  If you surround yourself with “friends” who insist on dragging you into arguments, now is the time to put your foot down.  Focusing on your own well being, can be the first step in being a good partner for your lover.

Think about what you enjoy most and do it. For some of us, it may have been a hobby that you used to love doing a long time ago and somehow lost track of that endeavor. Whether you love hiking, painting, or playing the guitar, there’s no better time than now to start.  Find constructive activities that make you, and the people around you, better.

Work On Open Communication

Many couples suffer from a lack of communication. But communication is the key to a healthy relationship, both in the bedroom and out. Be open and honest with your partner, even if the subject feels uncomfortable or embarrassing. Talking about sex can be awkward at times, especially after you have been in a relationship for a long time.  This is because, as you learn more about your partner and share more about your own fears, weaknesses and flaws, you become more vulnerable.

Overcoming fear is never easy.  However, once you voice your concerns (if you have a good partner) you can find the courage to push past the fear and succeed.  You’ll be shocked to find how close you can become when you treat each other as both best friends and romantic partners.

Don’t Limit Touch to the Bedroom

Think about how much you kiss, touch, and flirt with your partner. If you can’t remember the last time you kissed outside of the bedroom, it’s time to make a change!

Don’t wait until you’re ready for sex to hold each other or get a little flirty. Not only is being affectionate with your partner good for your mental health, but it’s also great for recapturing that spark you’ve been missing!

Mix Up Your Routine

No matter how busy life gets, you should never let the spontaneity drain out of your relationship. Sex should be a fun and exciting part of your relationship, not a routine.  It’s easy to fall into a rut.  Guys, we know that many women act this way after they feel secure in the relationship.  They gain weight, they whine about giving oral sex, and sometimes even withhold sex from men as a means of control or just to be mean.

It’s important to mix it up every now and then, whether that be having some fun in the shower or introducing sex toys into the bedroom (or both!). If you’re new to sex toys, start slow. A remote vibrator is a great introduction to what could potentially be your favorite new addition to your sex life.

How to Get the Spark Back in the Bedroom to Improve Your Relationship

Every relationship has high and low points, and that’s okay. There will be times when stress from work, sickness, or other concerns take a priority over your sex life.  Nothing kills a libido like boss breathing down your neck for deadline, a headache from bills due, and poor diet.  Expecting perfection from your wife/GF and yourself will always do more harm than good. Strive to be the best you can be, but cut yourself some slack when you’re doing everything you can, but can’t devote 100% to 100% of your projects.

However, if you’ve noticed that your sex life just isn’t as exhilarating as it used to be and your relationship is suffering because of it, take the steps to make improvements. By following these tips on how to get the spark back in the bedroom, you’ll find that you and your partner are sharing the kind of intimacy that you had in the very beginning.

If you’re in search of further advice on improving your relationship, be sure to take a look at our blog!

The Last Ride: A look at the man behind the Undertaker!

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The Last Ride: A look at the man behind the Undertaker!

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The “Last Ride,” has been a truly stunning look at the Undertaker character and the man behind it, Mark Calaway. With the sports world starved for content at the moment, documentaries seem to fulfilling appetites of sports fans. “Last Ride” is a five-part series that gives fans a unique look at one of the biggest stars in professional wrestling. I have sen the first three episodes and they have been nothing short of riveting. The access given has been nothing short of extraordinary! So, far in three episodes, a lot of territory has been covered. Things start in 2017 and the journey takes all the way to our current year of 2020.

As I said, things start in 2017 just days before WrestleMania 33. If anyone remembers this event it’s where Taker took on Roman Regins and suffered what would be his second loss at the show of shows. Supposedly, that was going to mark the final time any of us would see Taker compete in the squared circle. That should have been it. Fate however, had other ideas and this documentary chronicles not just four year of Calaway’s life, but a man in search of closure on a historic career and character.

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Disgusted. That’s how Calaway felt after rewatching his performance at WrestleMania 33. In fact, one of the most fascinating aspects of the documentary is Undertaker watching his performance and reacting with such utter disdain. Now, you would think a man who has had his fair share of big matches wouldn’t be so critical. Well, let me tell you, that isn’t the case. Calway even remarks that he looks out of shape and had no business even competing mostly in part due to a hip causing him major problems. It’s absoutely amazing to see! How many legends in any sport bother to critque a performance? Not many I can tell you. Another thing that is so astonishing is the fact Calaway wants to atone for that horrendous performance and leave not only fans, but himself with a match worthy of his legacy.

Most athletes don’t do that sort of thing. Remember, how I mentioned Taker’s hip causing him issues? That’s another thing Calaway points out in the match itself. In fact, we even see footage of Taker in the locker room before the match getting a shot to help with the pain. All so he can go out and compete in a wrestling match. How remarkable is that? By the way, the footage of the hip surgery? Yes, they do show that, it’s not really that bad. Honestly, it’s just another example of how tough Taker is.

Redemption!

Redemption is something very few athletes get a chance to have. Given what had occurred the year before and with Undertaker seemingly retired after his match with Regins, many thought they’d seen the last of the Dead Man. What’s that they say about when opportunity knocks? Obviously, what happened they year prior left a bad taste in Calaway’s mouth and he wanted a chance to redeem himself and give fans a more lasting memory. So, what did he do? Well, he learned that John Cena wanted to face him at WrestleMania 34, in New Orleans. There is some historical signifcance there, as it’s the very place where the Phenom’s fabled undefeated streak came to an end courtsey of one, Brock Lesnar.

For Calaway this was his shot. He trained and trained hard. He wanted to show up and put on a performance that would remind fans of the Undertaker of yesteryear. Given his age and injuries he’s sustained during his career it was astounding to see the work he put in to get himself ready. I rember that night and that match. Boy, did he ever remind people that he had gas left in his tank. Taker not only showed up to wrestle, he dominated Cena in a little more than five minutes.

Followed by disaster

One of the great things about The Last Ride, is that it has not only touched on the highs, but also lows. You get both good and bad. An example of the good would be the match with Cena, which sadly was so short and even Taker himself expressed disappointment with the length of the contest. If there were a moment for Calaway to put a cap on a stellar career, that might’ve been the moment. However, it wasn’t. Taker would compete at the Greatest Royal Rumble in a match against Rusev. In a word, that contest was underwhelming. The Dead Man would then battle Triple H one last time at Supershowdown. Again, there was an opportunity for Calaway to ride off into the sunset. The match itself was an excellent contest.

Sadly, this was not the ending Calaway wanted and the man in black thought he could put on an even better performance. This brings us to Crown Jewel. A tag-team match with Undertaker, Kane, Triple H and a “returning” Shawn Michaels. Instant classic, right? Well, not really.

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What will the final two episodes of the documentary cover? That’s an excellent question as things aren’t quite finished yet. Expect to see Undertaker’s bout with Goldberg be a focal point and his most recent WrestleMania match with AJ Styles. For a man looking for closure Calaway has recently teased having another match. When will we see him? Who will his opponent be? Only time will tell. Buckle up!

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Games With The Most Years Spent In Development

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Games With The Most Years Spent In Development

 

Building a simple game today is more accessible than ever before. There are tons of toolkits, assets, and tutorials available online that can help anyone build a simple title. But when they try to dive deeper into the secrets of game development, most of them find out that it’s not as easy as it seems. Actually, it’s much harder than we imagine – because game development is not only about programming, artwork, and other things directly related to the game but also marketing, raising funds, and such. 

Thus, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that some games take long years to be ready. Most of the time, they are worth waiting for – the result of all those years of hard work is not only a great experience for gamers but the survival – and profits – of the developers, publishers, and everyone involved in bringing the game to us.

Sometimes, as you’ll see below, all the waiting is in vain, though…

Cyberpunk 2077 – 8 years (and counting)

Cyberpunk 2077 is a game everyone is talking about – especially since Keanu Reeves showed up as one of the NPCs in the game. It was first announced in May 2012 by CD Projekt (CD Projekt Red at the time) and its first teaser trailer was revealed in January 2013. By the time its third trailer was presented at E3 2019, it has become one of the most anticipated games of 2020, with its release planned for April 2020.

Unfortunately for those on the edge of their seats, the release was later delayed to September 2020, with the multiplayer function of the game pushed back to 2021. 

Will it be worth the wait? We’ll have to wait and find out.

Diablo III – 11 years

The first Diablo was a defining entry in the isometric RPG/hack-and-slash genre. The developers were surprised by its success – and sales – at the time. Of course, it received a series of expansions and sequels, all of which were well-received by critics and gamers alike.

Blizzard announced the third major entry in the franchise in 2008 – but the development of the game started long before that date. 

Work on Diablo III began in 2001 when Blizzard North – the Bay Area division of Blizzard Entertainment – was still functional. In the coming years, the studio worked on two games – Diablo III and a similar game set in space – but several key people left the studio to form their own businesses, including the studio’s founder. Subsequently, Diablo III was scrapped.

Five years later, Blizzard ultimately announced the game again, with Jay Wilson – known for his work on Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War and Company of Heroes, among others – as its lead designer. It took four more years for the game to be ready.

The game was worth the wait – it was received positively by critics and gamers alike, improving on the second entry in the series where it needed. And now a fourth entry in the series is under development, with more “metal” visuals by game designer Jesse McCree.

Duke Nukem Forever – 14 years

Duke Nukem 3D was one of the most successful games 3D Realms ever released. The game has a cult following due to its long and complex single-player campaign, competitive multiplayer, and its cheezy, often offensive one-liners. It sold more than 1.25 million copies in the US alone well into 2002.

Games With The Most Years Spent In Development

The sequel, Duke Nukem Forever, was announced a year after the original’s release. Initially, it was built on the Quake II engine and planned to be released in 1998 – but with the engine not ready yet, the team started working on the Quake I engine. Then, in the same year, programmers suggested switching to Unreal Engine that was more realistic than their previous choice. In the coming year, the game missed several deadlines. Two more years and an ownership change later, a new trailer emerged, showcasing a game that would look better than pretty much everything available at the time. But the years passed, the team working on the game diminished, and the release date was pushed back to “when it’s done”.

The coming years saw several rumors circulating about the game but not many facts – that until in 2009 when the staff working on the game was laid off and 3D Realms was sued for not delivering the game. During these hurdles, several developers from the original team continued to work on DNF from home. Ultimately, these gathered in an independent game studio called “Triptych Games”. The studio ultimately took over the development of the game officially with support from Gearbox Software (founded by a former 3D Realms developer with a history of working on the game).

With help from 2K Games and Piranha Games, the game was back on track – in 2010, the game was announced again, with Gearbox owning the intellectual property and 2K Games holding the exclusive publishing rights. Those buying Borderlands’ “Game of the Year” edition got early access to its demo, and the game was finally released in June 2011.

As it turns out, the game was not worth the wait. The reviews were mostly negative and the sales, too, with only half of the expected number of copies sold. To add insult to injury, Duke Nukem Forever holds the Guinness world record for spending the most time in development hell.

Bonus: Black Mesa – 15 years

The odd one out also happens to have the longest time spent in development – we won’t hold it against it, though, because it wasn’t made by a big studio with big budgets and development teams but a group of enthusiasts wanting to create a great game in their free time.

Games With The Most Years Spent In Development

Half-Life: Source was, let’s face it, a disappointing release, far worse than the iconic title deserved. Fans of the original have decided to recreate Half-Life on the Source engine and do it as it was supposed to be done. Two projects – the Leakfree mod and the Half-Life: Source Overhaul Project – were announced in 2004, and soon joined forces to achieve a single goal. This is how the Black Mesa: Source project was born.

The first standalone Black Mesa version was released in 2012 – it contained all chapters of the original Half-Life without the Xen levels. Development took much longer than expected because the members of the team changed very often, and the bar for the finished product’s quality was raised several times. A year later, after a new update to the Source engine, the team decided to go commercial. A new release followed in 2015, this time on Steam Early Access, with Xen still a work in progress.

The final release, bringing the entirety of Half-Life up-to-date, finally happened in March 2020 – it improved on the original, turning the Xen levels into a proper closure to the story. The game turned out so good that Dario Casali, a Valve designer who works on Half-Life games, revealed that it chose Black Mesa over the original Half-Life to get into the mood when working on Half-Life: Alyx.

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Raz Lankri, a total stunner, is the Slickster Magazine girl of the week.  She is from Israel, and like all women her age she had mandatory military service. Luckily the drill and and discipline didn’t force her feminine side away.  She loves getting out and spending time in the sun and posing for sexy pics in her bikinis.  After military service, Lankri wants to travel and see the world.  Hot beaches and warm, sunny, sandy locations are tops in her bucket list. 

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‘Becky’ Review: Home Alone Meets I Spit on Your Grave

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‘Becky’ Review: Home Alone Meets I Spit on Your Grave

From directors Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion (Cooties, Bushwick), Becky is an action thriller that ventures into horror territory, but is also a film about how to deal with loss. A year has passed since Becky (Lulu Wilson, Deliver Us From Evil) lost her mother. Becky not only still hurts about it, but is also angry that the powers at be took her mother away from her. Her father, Jeff (Joel McHale), is attempting to move on. Jeff has a new girlfriend, Kayla (Amanda Brugel, The Handmaid’s Tale), that he intends to marry. He tries to cushion that blow by breaking the news to Becky at the family’s lake house, but Becky is having none of it.

At the same time, a group of convicts have just escaped prison. Led by Neo-Nazi cult leader Dominick (Kevin James) along with his right hand man Apex (Robert Maillet, Sherlock Holmes), the ruthless cult kills every man, woman, and child that gets in their way. Dominick will stop at nothing to do what’s best for the brotherhood. A key is hidden in the basement of the lake house Becky is staying at, but when it turns up missing Becky and her family stand in the way of expanding Dominick’s so-called brotherhood.

This is Kevin James’ debut as a dramatic actor and it’s a crazy role to tackle for a guy who’s known for comedy. James portraying a Neo-Nazi is one of those unbelievable things you have to see to believe. James has an intimidating presence as Dominick. The film showcases the giant black Swastika on the back of James’ bald head multiple times over the film’s 100-minute duration. Dominick has this chameleon quality to him as he wears disguises and pretends to be other people in order to get what he wants. He has this scary confidence as a leader. He seems like the type of guy that is used to getting what he wants and that all changes over the course of one night.

Becky has some of the smoothest transitions to be seen in a film in quite some time. The opening sequence jumps back and forth between the school Becky goes to and the prison Dominick currently finds himself in. The sequence shifts from a fight in a school hallway to a brawl in a prison yard effortlessly. The film utilizes this technique in smaller instances throughout the rest of the film; usually when Becky and Dominick are communicating through walkie talkies while being in different locations. It’s this seamless comparison between the educational facility Becky finds herself in and the correctional facility Dominick is locked inside of.

The gore and special effects are kind of intriguing. Becky shies away from violence against innocents with gun wounds towards untainted creatures taking place off-screen. But the gore inflicted on a group of Neo-Nazis is totally unflinching and impressive. There is an extremely memorable and grotesque sequence with a dangling eyeball that has to be cut off with a kitchen knife, someone meeting their demise by basically drowning in a lake and eating a boat motor, and the cherry on top is the demonstration of a human head being gobbled up by a lawnmower. The effects look to be mostly practical with a touch of CGI for panache.

It always seems a bit odd when there are multiple screenwriters involved with the screenplay and the story of a film still turns out to be a convoluted mess. Becky has three writers credited and the film is still sloppy. The Becky character is the film’s biggest issue. You sympathize with her a bit when you find out she can’t get over her mother’s death, but her actions and her attitude seem so unrealistic the longer the film goes on. Some people probably feel some sort of anger after a loved one dies, but homicidal violence is a huge stretch.

It is never explained what the key is to in the film. It feels like Becky is aiming for this item of intrigue that drives the characters kind of like the briefcase in Pulp Fiction, but when all you have to go on is that it’s something that is, “best for all races,” it only comes off as a lame and half-cocked story device.

The Apex character is a curious one, as well. His sympathy towards women and children gives Robert Maillet the opportunity to steal the film from Kevin James and Lulu Wilson and he does on a few occasions. His speech about killing leaving stains on your soul is haunting and you begin to feel for the character. But if he’s felt this way for this long how did he become Dominick’s go-to guy? The two of them seem to have a history that is as thick as blood; they almost seem like family. Now when they’re on the verge of solidifying their brotherhood in the annals of history, he decides to have a conscience? It’s a difficult thing to swallow.

Since school supplies found around the house are incorporated into deadly weapons and the film mostly takes place out in the middle of the woods, Becky has this Home Alone meets I Spit on Your Grave (minus the raping) aspect to it. The film is worth seeing for its surprisingly solid gore and Kevin James taking such an extreme departure for what he’s normally known for.

The film has this underlying message of taking things that aren’t yours, moving on, letting go, and the difficulty of overcoming your past. Becky replaces grief with this revenge thriller tactic that doesn’t totally work, but it is at least thrilling and distracting for a short period of time.

Amazing And Healthy Sex Tips for Those Living the Romantic Lifestyle

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Amazing And Healthy Sex Tips for Those Living the Romantic Lifestyle

According to a 2017 study, Americans in their 20s have sex, on average, about 80 times a year. However, this number might start decreasing as your relationship goes on or as you get older. Many men learn how to biohack testosterone, or use physical training to help keep their sex drive booming. Diving into the top healthy sex tips for leading an active romantic life. Read this article to learn everything you need to know to have an enjoyable and healthy adult lifestyle.

Try Something New

One thing you can do to spice up your sex life is to try something new. When you do something new, you create a stronger bond and explore being even more intimate with each other. Try thinking outside the box.

Do something that scares or excites you. When you do this, your mind will create dopamine, and you’ll get the same feelings that you got when you were in the honeymoon stage of your relationship.

Dopamine, among other hormones, is linked to being physically attracted to people and feeling romantic passion. When you’re trying something new, check with your partner to see if they’re okay with it. So before you go balls deep in her backdoor, you better talk it over first.

Schedule Sex

It may sound counterproductive, but scheduling sex is an important way to make sure that you make time for it. When you’re in a long-term relationship, you need to make sure that you prioritize sex. Some couples may even go so far as to put it on the calendar.

SEXY TIME CALENDAR

While it’s not impromptu or romantic, it does eliminate the stressors of not knowing when it’s going to happen. It also makes sure that you can unwind and destress before it all happens so that you are both at the moment. When you know when it’s going to happen, you can also prepare for it and make sure that you’ve warmed up and ready to go.

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Take a Sex Class

Taking a sex class together can also open your eyes to all kinds of new things. You may not have even considered something as a possibility until you take a class and learn about it. You can find a one-night sex class online, or through a social media platform like Facebook. In these classes, you’ll learn about all kinds of different sex positions, techniques to use, and even how to use toys and props. It may seem intimidating at first, but the teachers focus on keeping things fun and lighthearted.

Don’t Focus Just on Sex

In a long-term relationship, you can’t always make sex the goal. Instead, you should focus on building intimacy and getting a closer bond together with your partner. Even setting time to not have sex or worry about it can help build up the suspense. Once you guys have had some time apart, you’ll have more space to be intimate in other ways as well.

When you’re not having sex, try touching every now and then. Even just a simple touch on the arm can be intimate. Make sure that you spend time kissing and cuddling as well. Hugs and kisses may not seem like a big deal, but these are still important in any relationship. These actions also release chemicals and hormones in the brain that can relieve stress and make you want to have sex.

Masturbate In Front of Your Partner

Masturbating in front of your partner can also be a good way to get the ball rolling. If you masturbate in front of your partner, they’ll be able to watch you and see what techniques you like. This is also a great way to build intimacy and trust with each other.

This is a very vulnerable act, but it also has all kinds of great health benefits. It can help to improve your mood, and it can also relieve any stress, which can make you ready to have sex with your partner. It also may end up turning you or your partner on, which can lead to having sex.

If going solo is more your style, be sure to check out “How To Masturbate Without Getting Caught“

See a Sex Therapist

Seeing a sex therapist can also be a great way to talk out problems that you’re having in your relationship. Sex is a tricky subject to talk about, but finding a sex therapist can help get around the stigmas surrounding it.

If you were good friends before you started dating, you may find it difficult to start building intimacy. If you find it difficult, a therapist can help you bridge the gap to find each other again.

Watch an Erotic Movie

Watching an erotic movie can help build suspense and raise both of your libidos. There are some porn films out there that are made specifically for couples, and this may help put both of you in the mood.

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If watching an erotic movie isn’t enough for you, you can try going to a weekend sex convention. They are held all the time in cities around the world, and you can observe sex play without having to participate. It may give you some ideas or inspiration to try when you get home later.

Discover More Healthy Sex Tips

These are only a few healthy sex tips that can help you have a healthy and fun sex life. If you’re still having problems in the bedroom, try speaking to your partner and try to come up with a solution that works for both of you.  Remember real women want a real man in bed.  Don’t be a pussy.  Be assertive and aggressive, but not a bully.  When you act with confidence, women will be attracted to you.  Just be sure that once you get her hot n’ bothered that you can deliver the goods, products like Semenax can assist in doing so if you are looking for a safe and all-natural method to increase your sex drive and orgasm intensity.

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Three surefire ways to tell you’re WHIPPED

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Three surefire ways to tell you’re WHIPPED

If you, or someone you know, has been emasculated in a relationship; Read on.  This article is for you.

When sparks fly between a man and woman, it can lead to some truly hot, romantic, and fulfilling moments.  The beginning of a new relationship is an exciting time.  However, once carnal lust begins to wane, we are able to see our partners more clearly.  We noticed small imperfections that perhaps we overlooked intentionally at the dawn of the courtship.

“Whipped” is abbreviated slang of the word, “Pussy whipped”.  This is when the woman becomes so dominant over the man, that he loses his voice in any and all decision making. Attracted by the desire for sex, the man gives up his freedom of choice in order to get laid. Hence, the title “Pussy whipped” or simply “whipped.”

We’ve all seen guys who get whipped in a relationship. It’s horrifying. The resulting depression and/or denial experienced only makes the situation worse.  Have you ever seen a guy sitting on an uncomfortable bench alone in a shopping mall with his wife’s purse?  She’s inside the store, spending money that he worked hard to earn, and doesn’t even consider his feelings on the issue.  Never mind, that it is day off and he didn’t want to go to the mall in the first place.

If this describes you or someone you know, then you you are probably whipped.  If you’re not sure if you are whipped or not, here are three surefire signs that you’ve got a major relationship problem on your hands.  This isn’t a fix-all, but hopefully once you realize the situation you’re in, you can take the steps to correct the issue.

She withholds affection and/or sex

This classic case is all to common in dysfunctional relationships.  A man is defiantly whipped when sex or affection becomes a reward or punishment.   No-nookie in the bedroom, or making a man unjustly compromise his beliefs to satisfy a basic human need is surefire sign of being whipped.

Wielding love as a weapon is tremendously damaging and manipulative.  She may do this to try and take control of the relationship, or for other reasons.  It causes resentment and if it goes on too long, eventually a whipped man will likely… ahem, take matters into his own hands.

You’re not allowed contact with friends or family

In the beginning she seemed like the perfect girl.  You each had you own lives independent of each other, and shared moments that made you co-dependent.  But, slowly that began to change.  She started to whine anytime you wanted to go out with your buddies.  Phone calls to your brother, sister, Mom or Dad got interrupted so she have your full attention.  This was just the tip of the iceberg.  At first she ridicules your judgement with statements like, “I don’t know you hang with that guy.”  Then it morphs into, “We’re going to visit your parents.”

If any of this sounds familiar, congratulations… YOU’RE Whipped.

Wether it is from unfounded jealously or a severe inferiority complex, some women will actively seek to isolate their mate from his best friends and/or family members.  Surely, there are times when this may be warranted – like your cousin who deals meth – but if it is only dominate and control your life, then it’s time to hit the road jack.

She gets her way. Every. Single. Time.

If you have ever come home to find your entire collection of music, books, etc… tossed in the garbage by your girlfriend or spouse, then you absolutely whipped.  Not only does the woman in your life keep your balls in the palm of her hand (not in the good way), she doesn’t give a damn about what you think, like, or enjoy.

You want to listen to rock n’ roll in the car, but she’s got to have her bubble gum pop radio.  The same damn song has been playing for months now.  It’s her restaurant, or you don’t go out. Anything and everything becomes a battle ground, or contest.

 

 

What is ‘Bingo Lingo’?

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What is ‘Bingo Lingo’?

Bingo is such a simple and fun game to play that there are few questions yet to be answered by casual and veteran punters alike. Some terms still continue to puzzle players and one particular expression is worth explaining. If you look up “Bingo Lingo” online, you will find out that there are two ways to explain this saying. In the paragraphs below, we look at both angles and come up with a simple and definitive answer.

A new way to experience bingo

Fans of the games have noticed that in recent years a significant number of players have migrated to the online environment like this site here. Local bingo parlors have struggled to retain their customers but were largely unsuccessful. In order to keep players entertained and willing to spend more time in local bingo rooms, they came up with original approaches. Bingo Lingo is a shining example of what many would describe as a regular bingo evening on steroids.

Unlike any other types of bingo players might have experienced before, Bingo Lingo is just as much a party as it is a gambling session. It is centered on making people feel like partying round-the-clock, with onstage dancing, contests and raffles accompanying bingo games. The event spans over an entire evening and consists of multiple games of bingo that spice things up. Unlike other family-friendly versions of the game, this type of bingo is reserved strictly to those who are 18 years old and above.

Bingo Lingo isn’t necessarily an exclusive club, but the number of participants is limited. Those who want to attend and experience a different type of bingo need to make the proper arrangements. The good news is that once a reservation is secured, the sheer costs of entertainment are rather low. This is consistent with bingo itself, as you can purchase tickets for the game with just a few dollars. Entry tickets can be purchased locally or online, so there are multiple avenues towards securing a place at the event.

Learn the game language with Bingo Lingo

An entirely different explanation for this otherwise popular term has to do with the language specific to bingo games. When playing in land-based locations, but also online, players will frequently refer to the numbers called with their designated nicknames. There are plenty of alternative ways of calling numbers and they range from mildly amusing to downright offensive once. This is not a new addition to the popular game of bingo and such terms have been used routinely for decades and their numbers only grew.

Bingo Lingo is, just as the name suggests, the entirety of the terms used by bingo players to call numbers. Overwhelmingly funny and capturing the very essence of the numbers, they spice things up and make the game more exciting. Instant messaging features and live chat have enabled online players to celebrate the social nature of bingo. You can try your knowledge about Bingo Lingo at online bingo rooms and have a little fun in the chat rooms while playing your favorite game.

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JST Powersynth Volume 1

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JST Powersynth Volume 1

The new powersynth compilation features eighteen tracks of top-notch electronic music.

Jet Set Trash (JST) Records from London, UK has been producing and publishing high quality synthwave music since 2011.  While there is a myriad of sub-generes under the umbrella of “synthwave”, JST is known for their adept powersynth artists.  Powersynth is a more aggressive style of synthwave.  It features the signature driving beats, electronic keyboards, frequently guitars and overall nostalgic feel.  However, it doesn’t go as far into the abrasive elements of darksynth or other, more dissonant forms of EDM.

 

According to a recent press release from JST Records, Powersynth Vol.1 is , “A collection of some favorite tracks by artists you might have heard of.”

CEO and Manager of JST Records , Zak Deligiannis, is more passionate than ever about Powersynth music, the artists, and the overall creative process.  According to Deligiannis, the world is the better place with good music.  As he stated in a recent socially-distanced email, “To put it as simple as I can, life is better with music.“

Deligiannis elaborated on how life is improved with high-quality sonic creations, and why music lovers need to support the artists:

Music is everything, can you imagine being in lockdown (to use a current example) without music? I don’t want to even imagine it personally… Weddings, funerals, birthdays, there’s the equivalent music to go with every emotion and big event in life pretty much, you know? So yeah, support the creators. Zak Deligiannis, 2020.

 

Music has always had a close counterpart with visual elements. The task of handling the visuals for Powersynth Vol 1.  fell to Anthony Galatis.  He took care of all the visuals and artwork. The results speak for themselves.  Although in the modern era of mass online music, it can be difficult to understand that artwork, liner notes and packaging of music was just as important as the songs contained on the LP, Galatis rises to occasion.  His cover for Powersynth Vol. 1 captures the cyberpunk, dystopian themes that fans of the genre love, but he never loses sight of keeping the artwork fun.

Featuring new as well as previously released material, this compilation was specially curated to feature 18 artists deemed worthy of the description “powersynth”.

One of the great things about a compilation album is the support it gives the artists and the exposure of their music to people who may not have already known of their work.  Some of the artists on Powersynth Vol. 1 may be familiar to the readers of Slickster Magazine.  For example, check out the in-depth interview with French synthwave artist M.A.D.E.S..  Other of the names on the list may be lesser known, but each is equally worthy of the compilation.

 

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