Craigslist agrees to scrap erotic services ads amid AGs' pressures
BY CHRIS RIZO
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline)-In a major win for a group of state attorneys general, the online classified site Craigslist.org has agreed to drop its erotic services section.
The company was pressed by such Democratic state attorneys general as Lisa Madigan of Illinois, Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Chris Koster of Missouri to jettison the heading, which officials said was a platform to promote for prostitution. They met with Craigslist last week.
"It's clear to everyone that Craigslist's erotic services section was nothing more than an Internet brothel," Madigan said in a statement. "I'm encouraged that Craigslist has agreed to fundamentally change how they operate and monitor their site. The steps they're taking are the only effective way to prevent the exploitation of women and children."
In its place, Craigslist has created an "adult services" category for which new listings would be reviewed individually. Posts to the new section will cost $10, which is twice as much as the fee was for erotic services listings.
Nude or graphic photos will also be banned from the adult services section.
"This is a win for the safety and security of all who may access Craigslist -- especially children," said Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, a Republican. "Making these changes is a step in the right direction, as Craigslist must work to eliminate prostitution and other illegal conduct on its site. We will continue to monitor Craigslist to ensure it establishes ongoing and meaningful safeguards."
Read the entire article here:
http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/220916-craigslist-agrees-to-scrap-erotic-services-ads-amid-ags-pressures
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Where to shop online for sensual massage oils?
Frisky night ahead wirh someone special? Here is one website we recommend to buy quality erotic massage oils:
Pink Apple
www.pinkapple.com
They carry many discounts and a varying line of oils from Kama Sutra Oil of Love to Wet Intimo Romance Aromatherapy Massage Oil. Massage Oils can increase relaxation or turn up the heat during those intimate moments. They carry a full line of massage oils, Aromatherapy Massage Oils, massage candles, and warming massage oils.
FYI: They carry many other items from grooming products to condoms. It makes for great online browsing fun.
Pink Apple
www.pinkapple.com
They carry many discounts and a varying line of oils from Kama Sutra Oil of Love to Wet Intimo Romance Aromatherapy Massage Oil. Massage Oils can increase relaxation or turn up the heat during those intimate moments. They carry a full line of massage oils, Aromatherapy Massage Oils, massage candles, and warming massage oils.
FYI: They carry many other items from grooming products to condoms. It makes for great online browsing fun.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Basic Self-Massage Tips
Need some instant therapy? No massage therapist around or friend to work your back? Low on funds during this economic downturn? Here are some self-massage tips.
For an easy case, literally just a few moments of gentle rubbing can be enough. For slightly more difficult cases, a day or two of applying small but frequent doses of rubbing will usually do the trick. An “investment” of about a half dozen miniature treatments per day, each consisting of about 20–30 kneading strokes, can dramatically reduce the pain of the vast majority of trigger points.
Here are a bunch more specific tips …
Rub with what? Rub the trigger point with your fingertips, thumbs, fist, elbow … whatever feels easiest and most comfortable to you. Tools are often handy for spots that are harder to reach.
Rub in what way? For simplicity, either simply press on the trigger point directly, or apply small kneading strokes, either circular or back and forth, and don’t worry about the direction of the muscle fibres. But, if you happen to know the direction of the muscle fibres — sometimes it’s obvious — then stroke parallel to the fibres as though you are trying to elongate them. You are trying to elongate them, after all. ☺
Rub how hard? The intensity of the treatment should be strong, but easy to live with. On a scale of 10 — where 1 is painless and 10 is intolerable — please aim for the 5–7 range, and err on the side of gentle at first.
What should it feel like? Pressure on a muscle knot should generally be clear and strong and satisfying; it should have a relieving, welcome quality. This is “good pain.” If you are wincing or gritting your teeth, you probably need to be more gentle. You need to be able to relax. See the next section for more information about how trigger point massage should feel.
What if it backfires? It probably won’t. But if you experience any negative reaction in the hours after treatment, simply ease up. In basic therapy, you can always count on trigger points adapting to stronger pressures over the course of a few days of regular treatment. If they don’t, either the problem isn’t really trigger points, or they are worse trigger points than you thought!
Rub where? For basic self-treatment, you can trust your instincts: rub where it hurts! Do explore for sensitive spots, but you can limit your exploration to a fairly small area of muscle tissue around the “epicentre” of your symptoms. So, for instance, if the top of you shoulder aches, search for trigger points mainly in the top of your shoulder. You will not necessarily be able to feel a bump or “knot” in your muscle, so don’t worry too much about that.
What if the trigger point is not where the pain is? As you learned earlier in the tutorial, trigger points may generate symptoms that aren’t where the trigger point is! What’s a beginner to do? Don’t worry about it too much. Remember, this is basic trigger point treatment. Bear in mind the possibility of confusing referred pain, but don’t start worrying about it unless basic therapy is failing.
Rub how much? Massage each suspected trigger point for about 30 seconds. This is actually enough for many trigger points — especially if you think that you have several that all need attention! Five minutes is roughly the maximum that any trigger point will need at one time, but there is not really any limit — if rubbing the trigger point continues to feel good, you should certainly feel free to keep going.
Rub how often? As long as you aren’t experiencing any negative reactions, you should massage a key trigger point at least once per day, and as often as a half dozen times per day.
For an easy case, literally just a few moments of gentle rubbing can be enough. For slightly more difficult cases, a day or two of applying small but frequent doses of rubbing will usually do the trick. An “investment” of about a half dozen miniature treatments per day, each consisting of about 20–30 kneading strokes, can dramatically reduce the pain of the vast majority of trigger points.
Here are a bunch more specific tips …
Rub with what? Rub the trigger point with your fingertips, thumbs, fist, elbow … whatever feels easiest and most comfortable to you. Tools are often handy for spots that are harder to reach.
Rub in what way? For simplicity, either simply press on the trigger point directly, or apply small kneading strokes, either circular or back and forth, and don’t worry about the direction of the muscle fibres. But, if you happen to know the direction of the muscle fibres — sometimes it’s obvious — then stroke parallel to the fibres as though you are trying to elongate them. You are trying to elongate them, after all. ☺
Rub how hard? The intensity of the treatment should be strong, but easy to live with. On a scale of 10 — where 1 is painless and 10 is intolerable — please aim for the 5–7 range, and err on the side of gentle at first.
What should it feel like? Pressure on a muscle knot should generally be clear and strong and satisfying; it should have a relieving, welcome quality. This is “good pain.” If you are wincing or gritting your teeth, you probably need to be more gentle. You need to be able to relax. See the next section for more information about how trigger point massage should feel.
What if it backfires? It probably won’t. But if you experience any negative reaction in the hours after treatment, simply ease up. In basic therapy, you can always count on trigger points adapting to stronger pressures over the course of a few days of regular treatment. If they don’t, either the problem isn’t really trigger points, or they are worse trigger points than you thought!
Rub where? For basic self-treatment, you can trust your instincts: rub where it hurts! Do explore for sensitive spots, but you can limit your exploration to a fairly small area of muscle tissue around the “epicentre” of your symptoms. So, for instance, if the top of you shoulder aches, search for trigger points mainly in the top of your shoulder. You will not necessarily be able to feel a bump or “knot” in your muscle, so don’t worry too much about that.
What if the trigger point is not where the pain is? As you learned earlier in the tutorial, trigger points may generate symptoms that aren’t where the trigger point is! What’s a beginner to do? Don’t worry about it too much. Remember, this is basic trigger point treatment. Bear in mind the possibility of confusing referred pain, but don’t start worrying about it unless basic therapy is failing.
Rub how much? Massage each suspected trigger point for about 30 seconds. This is actually enough for many trigger points — especially if you think that you have several that all need attention! Five minutes is roughly the maximum that any trigger point will need at one time, but there is not really any limit — if rubbing the trigger point continues to feel good, you should certainly feel free to keep going.
Rub how often? As long as you aren’t experiencing any negative reactions, you should massage a key trigger point at least once per day, and as often as a half dozen times per day.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
A massage for $2... Yes, you heard me.
A GMN regular sent us this email...
"I've always wanted to get regular massages, but I don't live a charmed life. I had never even gone to get a massage until a couple months ago. I would say that the number one perk of living in a Chinese city is the ability to walk down the street and get a high quality $2 massage whenever you like. I'm not kidding. Seriously, I got a fabulous massage for about $2 a couple days ago and I plan on going back tomorrow.
I am quite the little bundle of stress. I don't think I've ever really learned how to deal with stress or found an effective coping mechanism for it. Instead, I've usually just kept it bottled up until it exploded in my face. The reason that I'm going back so soon is that one session barely scratches the surface of years and years of bottled up stress that has manifested itself in my tight neck and shoulders.
The kicker here is that my massage therapist, Dr. Feng, is blind. He's amazing and highly talented. There are actually a couple of blind masseuses at this one particular place. I've heard that people who lack a sense experience the others more intensely. Thus, a blind person can have a heightened sense of touch and give a better massage. I'm definitely a believer. I don't exactly know why he is better than the other masseuses, but I can certainly feel the difference when I walk home and feel rather loose."
Who new? China. I might have to make a visit.
If you know of an inexpensive but quality massage therapist or experience, please let us know.
"I've always wanted to get regular massages, but I don't live a charmed life. I had never even gone to get a massage until a couple months ago. I would say that the number one perk of living in a Chinese city is the ability to walk down the street and get a high quality $2 massage whenever you like. I'm not kidding. Seriously, I got a fabulous massage for about $2 a couple days ago and I plan on going back tomorrow.
I am quite the little bundle of stress. I don't think I've ever really learned how to deal with stress or found an effective coping mechanism for it. Instead, I've usually just kept it bottled up until it exploded in my face. The reason that I'm going back so soon is that one session barely scratches the surface of years and years of bottled up stress that has manifested itself in my tight neck and shoulders.
The kicker here is that my massage therapist, Dr. Feng, is blind. He's amazing and highly talented. There are actually a couple of blind masseuses at this one particular place. I've heard that people who lack a sense experience the others more intensely. Thus, a blind person can have a heightened sense of touch and give a better massage. I'm definitely a believer. I don't exactly know why he is better than the other masseuses, but I can certainly feel the difference when I walk home and feel rather loose."
Who new? China. I might have to make a visit.
If you know of an inexpensive but quality massage therapist or experience, please let us know.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Zero Balancing... ever heard of it?
Have you ever gotten a massage and just wished the person poking and prodding you would stop because either it hurts or they don't know what they are doing? Well then check out the world of Zero Balancing. This is a new concept designed to take the opposite approach to stress as a massage. There is very little pressure on the body during any given Zero Balancing session. In fact, the only real pressure is lightly from the fingertips. It is a very relaxing session that is designed to find problem areas in the body where energy is either stuck or not flowing as well as it should and improve the flow to that area.
Try this relaxing body-balancing style and see if it works for you!
Try this relaxing body-balancing style and see if it works for you!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Deep Tissue Massage, the second most popular?
Will deep tissue massage hurt?
At certain points during the massage, most people find there is usually some discomfort and pain.
It is important to tell the massage therapist when things hurt and if any soreness or pain you ecperience is outside your comfort range. There is usually some stiffness or pain after a deep tissue massage, but it should subside within a day or so. The massage therapist may recommend applying ice to the area after the massage.
What conditions is deep tissue massage used for?
Unlike classic massage therapy, which is used for relaxation, deep tissue massage usually focuses on a specific problem, such as:
-Chronic pain
-Limited mobility
-Recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls, sports injury)
-Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
-Postural problems
-Ostearthritis pain
-Fibromyalgia
-Muscle tension or spasm
According to the August 2005 issue of Consumer Reports magazine, 34,000 people ranked deep tissue massage more effective in relieving osteoarthritis pain than physical therapy, exercise, prescription medications, chiropractic, acupuncture, diet, glucosamine and over-the-counter drugs.
Deep tissue massage also received a top ranking for fibromyalgia pain.
People often notice improved range of motion immediately after a deep tissue massage.
What can I expect during my visit?
Massage therapists may use fingertips, knuckles, hands, elbows, and forearms during the deep tissue massage.
You may be asked to breathe deeply as the massage therapist works on certain tense areas.
It is important to drink plenty of water as you can after the massage to flush metabolic waste from the tissues.
Precautions
Massage is not recommended for certain people:
-infectious skin disease, rash, or open wounds
-immediately after surgery
-immediately after chemotherapy or radiation, unless recommended by your doctor
-people with osteoporosis should consult their doctor before getting a massage
-prone to blood clots. There is a risk of blood clots being dislodged. If you have heart disease, check with your doctor before having a massage
-massage should not be done directly over bruises, inflamed skin, unhealed wounds, tumors, abdominal hernia, or areas of recent fractures.
Additional tips
-don’t eat a heavy meal before the massage
-if it's your first time at the clinic or spa, arrive at least 10 minutes early to -complete the necessary forms. Otherwise, arrive 5 minutes early so you can have a -few minutes to rest and relax before starting the massage.
Hope this helps.
At certain points during the massage, most people find there is usually some discomfort and pain.
It is important to tell the massage therapist when things hurt and if any soreness or pain you ecperience is outside your comfort range. There is usually some stiffness or pain after a deep tissue massage, but it should subside within a day or so. The massage therapist may recommend applying ice to the area after the massage.
What conditions is deep tissue massage used for?
Unlike classic massage therapy, which is used for relaxation, deep tissue massage usually focuses on a specific problem, such as:
-Chronic pain
-Limited mobility
-Recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls, sports injury)
-Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
-Postural problems
-Ostearthritis pain
-Fibromyalgia
-Muscle tension or spasm
According to the August 2005 issue of Consumer Reports magazine, 34,000 people ranked deep tissue massage more effective in relieving osteoarthritis pain than physical therapy, exercise, prescription medications, chiropractic, acupuncture, diet, glucosamine and over-the-counter drugs.
Deep tissue massage also received a top ranking for fibromyalgia pain.
People often notice improved range of motion immediately after a deep tissue massage.
What can I expect during my visit?
Massage therapists may use fingertips, knuckles, hands, elbows, and forearms during the deep tissue massage.
You may be asked to breathe deeply as the massage therapist works on certain tense areas.
It is important to drink plenty of water as you can after the massage to flush metabolic waste from the tissues.
Precautions
Massage is not recommended for certain people:
-infectious skin disease, rash, or open wounds
-immediately after surgery
-immediately after chemotherapy or radiation, unless recommended by your doctor
-people with osteoporosis should consult their doctor before getting a massage
-prone to blood clots. There is a risk of blood clots being dislodged. If you have heart disease, check with your doctor before having a massage
-massage should not be done directly over bruises, inflamed skin, unhealed wounds, tumors, abdominal hernia, or areas of recent fractures.
Additional tips
-don’t eat a heavy meal before the massage
-if it's your first time at the clinic or spa, arrive at least 10 minutes early to -complete the necessary forms. Otherwise, arrive 5 minutes early so you can have a -few minutes to rest and relax before starting the massage.
Hope this helps.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Do tip or not to tip?
If you get a massage at a spa or hotel or from a freelance massage therapist, a 15% to 20% tip is standard if you were pleased with the services.
On the other hand, there are no real ground rules or norms when it comes to massage in a medical setting. Some massage therapists and massage associations I asked said tipping isn't appropriate in a medical or clinical setting.
If you're not sure, don't be afraid to ask if tipping is customary. You can call ahead to ask if you don't want to do it face to face.
If tipping isn't the norm, you can always show your appreciation by referring friends, family and co-workers to the massage therapist.
On the other hand, there are no real ground rules or norms when it comes to massage in a medical setting. Some massage therapists and massage associations I asked said tipping isn't appropriate in a medical or clinical setting.
If you're not sure, don't be afraid to ask if tipping is customary. You can call ahead to ask if you don't want to do it face to face.
If tipping isn't the norm, you can always show your appreciation by referring friends, family and co-workers to the massage therapist.
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