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Think you can't combine a romantic break with a family holiday? Think again.
It's possible. I've done it. On the small Greek island of Kos I found a little piece of heaven which I never wanted to leave.
Only 10 minutes from the airport, this all-inclusive haven is tucked into a mountain cove that sees no passing traffic.
It even has it's own private beach and water-park. And enough bars, restaurants and pools to frequent that you feel like you've travelled about, without ever having to leave the complex.
Let me introduce you to Blue Lagoon Village. A beautiful holiday resort, only built four years ago, it's spotlessly clean and efficiently run by Thomson Holidays.
Yes, it's clear I loved the place but if you've a family of varying ages read on, as I would like to explain why this place is definitely for you. There's a lot to tell you about, so apologies if I meander off point.
I'll try and fit in as many details as possible, but please know I paid for this holiday and I would happily pay to go again.
Okay, like all mums I stress about holidays as much as everything else.
There's nothing worse than coming back from a fortnight away with the kids feeling like you need another holiday.
You feel cheated on all the money you've spent, you resent your kids for being demanding demons and you hate yourself and your other half for being so stupid as to think you could really enjoy a 'vacation' with the family.
Once small people come into your life it's hard to get a real break without leaving the kids behind with grandparents.
Am I right? But, honestly, Blue Lagoon Village has all the angles covered. The accommodation is gorgeous and, best of all, spacious.
We had a large split-level suite with two balconies and two toilets, which had a lovely sea view and was adequately soundproof once the bedroom door was shut.
Providing perfect parent privacy… wink, wink… nudge nudge!
Obviously standard rooms are smaller, but they are still spacious and if you really feel like splashing the cash, you can get larger apartments with swim-up rooms or private pools.
For me, the most important element of a holiday is the kids club.
I will NOT go away to a place that does not have one. Be wary, though, as not all kids clubs are the same. But I can tell you the staff at Blue Lagoon Village were amazing.
My kids adored them. They cater to all ages, which removes your small people for hours at a time if you so wish. Well, I can tell you I did wish… and they were granted!
That said, they weren't always returned in the same state they were dropped off in, like after a certain chocolate fountain party. Their shorts were chucked into the bin soon after, but boy did they have a blast!
The kids clubs did something different each day and because of their age, mine normally got dropped off at 11am-1pm and again in the afternoon for a couple of hours.
Every second night there were parties by the main entertainment stage which fed them and allowed parents to eat dinner alone – novel idea, eh?
Afterwards we could relax with a couple of glasses of wine just outside The Cocktail Bar, as the kids played with their friends in the playground beside it. It was blissful.
And when the playground closed about 10-ish, the kids would sit inside the bar (it's very child friendly) and play Minecraft with their friends and generally be engrossed in their own worlds till they were dragged unwillingly back to their bedrooms
Food wise, there were zero complaints from any of the Brunker posse. In the main Aegean Restaurant (you can sit inside or outside), there is 5-star food on a mass scale. It had a huge buffet at either end of the room, which connects to another Greek restaurant that has yet another massive buffet.
The choice of hot and cold food ranges perfectly from healthy cuisine to deliciously naughty pizzas and well-cooked junk food. They cater for all taste buds and finicky eaters, as well those looking for fine dining.
Trust me, you will never go hungry at Blue Lagoon Village.
There are six more restaurants in the complex. Because of my gang I never got to try their Thalassa Fish Tavern (which I heard was wonderful) or their Sushi Restaurant.
I did go to their Chinese Restaurant a couple of times, which was lovely, but because their menu was quite limited, twice was enough over the two weeks.
Instead we frequented the Italian restaurant more. They opened for lunch also, so if we were feeling particularly hungry – which was unlikely as we generally pigged out over breakfast – we could grab a meal and some vino there, and literally fall into a food coma by the pool for the rest of the day!
The only restaurant that didn't float my boat was the Adventure Barbecue. For me there was no adventure, just work.
While the staff were smiley and sweet and kept the beer flowing, you basically needed to grab your meat and cook it yourself.
Now, as a woman who does that all the time at home, I prefer for someone else to cook my food while I'm away.
Thank you very much!
Outside of buffet meal times, snacks were available from various outlets.
Nutella pancakes were a favourite for my boys from the Gelateria, where you could get waffles, deserts and ice creams also.
Many toasties were enjoyed from the Beach Snack Bar and if all else fails to tempt, there is a mini market with enough junk to satisfy the eternally hungry.
Okay, enough about food. You get the picture. I easily put on 10lbs over my two weeks at Blue Lagoon Village and two months on, I'm only just back to my original weight. But I don't care. It was worth it!
As our palatial apartment was located right beside The Relax Pool, the majority of our stay was spent there, relaxing, being handed waters, coffees, beers and bread rolls, tanning, reading and generally chilling out.
There are four other pools which we could have camped at.
The Activity Pool, as its name suggests, has a more energetic vibe, another 3,000 square metre swimming pool with a great view of the sea, or the adult-only pool area which offers total peace from the splashes and screams of small people; and lastly an indoor pool at the spa.
Although Blue Lagoon Village is located only 15 minutes from the island's most famous Paradise Beach (apparently it's stunning) I didn't visit.
The beach attached to the hotel was quiet and offered secluded gazebos with waiter service and a company that offered jet-skis and other banana-boat type rides. So we didn't need to leave.
We had everything, including a water-park all on our doorstep.
Blue Lagoon Village scored a 10 out of 10 for food, accommodation, fun, facilities, staff and cleanliness.
The only thing I would say was less than perfect were a few of the entertainers.
At a risk of coming over all Simon Cowell, a few of the performers of the evening shows were a tad pitchy *cough*, but personally I found them hilarious, so it was an excellent night out either way.
Personally I think it was the best family holiday we've ever had. It was luxury. It's not exactly cheap, but if you can afford it, it's definitely worth the money.
For more details and bookings log on to www.falconholidays.ie/
Thomson Holidays has the following deals to the Holiday Village next year: Dublin – Kos – 21st May 2016 – 7nights
Blue Lagoon Village, (Family Life for 2016) 5T, All Inclusive, Family of 2+1 from €2,269, Family of 2+2 from €3,149 (inc free child place)
Dublin – Kos - 21st May 2016 – 7nights
Portobello Royal 5T, Platinum, All Inclusive, Family of 2+1 from €2,159, Family of 2+2 from €3,169 (inc free child place)
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Return flights, Baggage, Accommodation, 15kg baggage, 24/7 hotline, Service in resort – Book a wide range of day and night time excursions through your rep.
From May 2016 the Blue Lagoon Village will become part of the Family Life collection and will be known as Family Life Blue Lagoon Deluxe. Family Life holidays bring together every generation. There's something for all the family – from Thea's coffee shops for grown-ups, to BabyClubs for tots, children's clubs for three to 11s, and The Hangout for teens. Plus, there's activities and entertainment designed to bring the whole family together.
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Situated in Fresno, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Forestiere Underground Gardens and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Island Waterpark. Riverside Golf Course and ApCal are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a fitness center and a spa tub. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, a meeting room, and laundry facilities are onsite.
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All 72 rooms provide free WiFi and free wired Internet, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves. Other amenities available to guests include coffee makers, free local calls, and hair dryers.
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In addition to an outdoor pool, La Quinta Inn & Suites Fresno Northwest provides a spa tub and a fitness center. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room. A complimentary breakfast is offered. Event facilities measure 650 square feet (59 square meters). Onsite self parking is complimentary.
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The fundraiser has a three-fold purpose: to raise funds to erect a monument to honor Bell County peace officers who lost their lives in the line of duty; to have emergency funds available for any peace officer; and to provide scholarships to peace officers and their families.
The inaugural Johnson Brothers Ford Police Memorial Golf Tournament and Banquet is in honor of Bell County Deputy Adam Davis and Killeen Police Officer Robert "Bobby" Hornsby, Lange said.
Davis died Dec. 11 after an accident on Dec. 1, in which his vehicle rolled several times after missing a curve on his way to answer a call. A man shot and killed Hornsby on July 14 during a SWAT standoff. The real work began in 2011 when paperwork was completed to earn a tax-exempt status, Lange said."That wasn't an overnight process. We started that over a year before the deaths of Bobby Hornsby and Adam." Lange first envisioned a life-size memorial on the large star at the Bell County Jail to honor the 18 peace officers who have died, but input from Commissioner Tim Brown and a monument plan presented two months later gave Lange a much larger vision.


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An herb and lemony chicken salad, made with a fantastic homemade mayonnaise that takes this already yummy salad right over the top. You can whip it up long before you can run to the store for a more expensive and less tasty product. Fabulous for sandwiches, salads, etc.
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Enjoyed this chicken salad very much -- the lemon juice and herbs really give it a fresh flavor. This would be a great party salad for sandwiches and I will definitely make this dish again! Made for Fall PAC, 2011.
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- 6 cups shredded cooked chicken, from rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup mayonnaise, homemade, recipe below
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 1⁄4 cup scallion, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh herb, parsley, basil, and thyme work well
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Deal breakers and deal sealers in relationships?(39 Posts)
Before you start/started a relationship, do you discuss what your deal breakers are?
Should you have done so?
I never have, but I suppose they would have been things about children and their raising. If we had children, I wouldn't have wanted them raised in a strong religious background; I wouldn't have wanted them sent away to a boarding school. They weren't, in any case.
What would yours have been/were they?
How would you feel about your partner laying out what they expect of you before a relationship?
Indeed cognito, i agree.
Spose my influences are my own parents and my pil.
Terrible marriages, creating misery and bad feeling and utter desolation and depression...for years and years and years and years until death parted them.
Why? Just why?
One person can smear such shitness into another persons life if they are allowed to. Really..why?
(NOT talking about domestic abuse here either before i am pounced on)
I think a lot of the time (and I've allowed far more shit in my own life than I'm proud to admit to) it's a complex mesh of things like low standards, laziness, lack of confidence, social pressure and misplaced 'love' that leads to the misery rather than it particularly being a conscious decision. Doesn't even have to apply to human beings. How many owners of horrible dogs do you know who reel off a list home-wrecking misdemeanours but finish with the words 'but I couldn't bear to part with him...' People are nuts.
One more to add to the list... Toxic family (future in-laws).
I have to admit that had I known how dysfunctional DP's family is, I would have been much better prepared and wouldn't have felt like an elephant in a china shop every time we saw them.
Not a deal breaker as such but partners don't always lay out how toxic their family is... They don't alwys know or measure the damage but honest discussions about relationships with close and distant family would be helpful as it explains a lot of behaviourism...
You can't really make anyone have different family though.
I guess you have to examine the family as part of your due diligence and if they are not up to scratch reflect on the likelihood that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Absolutely Apocalypto, I wonder however how many people start a new relationship with a DP who has a difficult relationship with his/her parents, only to measure the severity of the dysfunctionality at the wedding banquet or once DCs are about....
This is not to say the the new DP is hiding this part of his history, make up, but that he / she may not be aware.
There were some red flags that I completely ignored / was oblivious too, but I probably failed to see the trees in front of the woods because everyone involved "play acted" as if they were the healthiest of a family. In that I mean neither the mum nor the sister came out to say DP is the scapegoat by the way....
Discussion at an early stage, should / could include talking about your history / make up, but then one tries to be attractive and leaves the skeleton in the closet...
We have never 'sat down and had a discussion' about deal breakers. But in the getting-serious stage of our relationship, we were both obviously testing the water re: certain things, and discussed issues like fidelity, marriage, finances, children and geographical stuff. DP is quite anti-marriage, already has a child who he would never be prepared to move away from (geographically) and he laid both of these things out to me. We both also wanted to know each others views on having children (or in his case more children) particularly re: timescales, and I wanted to discuss fidelity.
If we had had vastly different ideas re: any of these things, they would have been deal-breakers I think. But there was nothing that we didn't agree on, or reach a compromise on.
In terms of the other things on the list, we've also discussed alcohol, religion, violence - we're on the same page. I know he occasionally looks at porn and thats not a big problem for me. Our politics are quite different, and they occasionally come between us, but neither of us is extreme enough for it to be a deal breaker. We mostly try not to get into political discussions with each other any more...
"Bunbaker and crosscupcake did you discuss these before your relationships"
No we didn't discuss them. I think if any of the deal breakers had cropped up I would have ended the relationship. I don't think it is realistic to discuss all these things at the beginning of a relationship as you generally find out these things about a partner in the early days anyway. OH and I have been happily married for 32 years and I'm sure it is because we both want the same things out of the relationship and we share the same values.
I haven't in previous relationships. In my current one I was very upfront about all of it, quite early on. Porn, sexism, abuse were catagorically stated as deal breakers immediately. Religion would have been a massive problem for me (as an atheist), but politics I'm quite open minded about. Although I am naturally a leftie, it doesn't follow that all tories are heartless bastards.
I think all relationships (and people) are a work in progress. For couples who get together very young without much life experience under their belts, the issues that were important to them then, might be replaced or added to with others later. It makes sense on starting a relationship to discuss attitudes towards the most common threats to relationships; infidelity, money, parenting, extended families, clashes of values/ethics, divisions of labour, addictions etc. but there might be others that are personal to the individuals, shaped by personal experience.
Because individuals change and therefore there is ample risk of values diverging on some issues, it makes sense to constantly re-negotiate the boundaries, rather than assuming that a partner is still on the same page. The problem is that during busy lives, it is easy to assume that a partner still feels the way he always has on a particular issue - and so there is shock and sometimes disappointment when his actions conflict with those long-held beliefs.
I also think that to make these discussions meaningful, there needs to be some realism involved. For example, a couple might discuss fidelity and agree it is important to both of them, without ever discussing what that means in practice, or without acknowledging the probability that such a threat will arise at some point in their lives. This applies equally to any discussions about the abstract. How both parents think they will deal with teenagers before they've got them, often bears no resemblance to the reality when it arrives.
It's a constant process of re-negotiation, checking out and communication, with both parties sharing equal responsibility for the health of the relationship.
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I think all relationships (and people) are a work in progress.
We agree. Here.
drugs and smoking
Very small penis....and excessive porn use.
bad hygiene
Cheater and rapists
Married man
Criminal convictions.....for violence especially
Long term unemployed .......laziness.
Just chiming in with the 'relationships are a work in progress' sentiment, I'd add, so are people. Or, certainly, so am I. A lot of my 'deal breakers' only developed after earlier relationships in which I thought "ooh, I can cope with that" only to discover that no, in the long term, I couldn't. So I suppose my 'deal breakers' evolved, but they were never laid out in a discussion where the two of us brought lists to the table and started ticking things off .... I think I only recognise them in retrospect!
My requirements for 'a date' were pretty much 'funny liberal type, non-smoker, interesting conversationalist, someone whom I find attractive.'
My requirements for a 'boyfriend' were 'similar views on religion, similar interest in levels of relationship seriousness (e.g. if the boyfriend I'd had aged 20 had said "I want to get married in the next few years" I would have run! But the one I met aged 26 who said the same thing... well I was on the same wavelength by then, and we got married 2 years later), fun in bed, relatively sure of self"
My requirements for 'serious boyfriend' then included "likes dogs, likes and wants children, good to live with (cleans, tidies, cooks, does these things without being reminded), similar political views, active feminist, a couple of hobbies in common, likes my family'' ... and again, I don't know how many of these I could live without, because I happened to have the luck to find lots in one person at about the time I'd worked out what I wanted in a long-term partner.
Imagining for a moment that my wonderful H got hit by a bus and I had to date again (oh god, no!) I think real, honest-to-god "I'll get up with our son and walk out" dealbreakers would be things I imagine I'd discover quite far into a relationship but would make me actually leave:
Addictions (I don't care for smoking and wouldn't want it around my boys, but I think alcoholism, drugs, or gambling destroy families much faster. Any of these would be a 'nope, sorry, not in my family' dealbreaker).
Difference in opinion about childraising, specifically discipline (eg: smacking, or even just mocking, swearing etc)
Bad with money (eg spendthrift or extremely stingy)
Bad attitude towards women or other people less powerful/privileged
I imagine stuff like 'doesn't share similar political views' and 'unfeminist' would be something that I'd notice before I was in an established relationship with someone, as I tend to mention that stuff in conversation!
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3 Puberty! Puberty is the biological transition from childhood to adulthood. Your body is changing to make it possible to have a baby in the future. Puberty affects your body, your thoughts and your feelings. Puberty usually begins between the ages of 8 and 16 and lasts for 2 6 years. Sometimes girls begin puberty before boys. There is nothing you can do to speed it up or slow it down. Every person is unique and changes happen when your body is ready. The many changes that take place in our bodies during puberty are caused by hormones. Puberty starts when your body releases hormones, which are chemical messages that travel through the bloodstream. Hormones are made in many places in our bodies including our pituitary gland, which is in our brain. When your body is ready it sends hormonal messages from your brain to your reproductive organs. In girls the reproductive organs are the ovaries, in males the reproductive organs are the testicles. When the ovaries receive the hormones from the brain they start making hormones called estrogen and progesterone. When the testicles receive hormones from the brain they start making a hormone called testosterone. Every person has hormones (testosterone, estrogen and progesterone) in their body, however, males have more testosterone and females have more estrogen and progesterone. It is the hormones that the ovaries and testicles produce that allow all the other changes of puberty to happen. Changes can sometimes be surprising and uncomfortable, but they can also be exciting and enjoyable. Just think about all the things you can do when you grow up and become an adult! 3
4 Questions, Questions, Questions It is perfectly normal to have lots of questions when you are growing up and your body is changing. It is good to ask questions that is how we learn. Things you may have questions about: What is puberty Menstruation, periods, cramps, bleeding Pads and tampons, swimming Vaginas, vulvas, penises, testicles Wet dreams, ejaculation, sperm, erections Circumcision, foreskin PMS, ovulation Discharge, the white stuff in your underwear Uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries Pubic hair, underarm hair, leg hair, arm hair, facial hair, chest hair Shaving, waxing, removing body hair Stretch marks, cellulite Feelings, emotions, mood swings, hormones Crushes, I think I like someone Relationships, friendships Breasts, boobs, nipples, bras, underwear Sex, reproduction, how babies are made Pregnancy Growing taller and wider Gaining weight, muscles Body changes Growing feet, stinky feet Body odour (B.O.), stinky armpits, deodorant, sweating Acne, zits, pimples, black heads, skin changes, skin care Bullying, standing up for yourself and your friends Make up, hair Clothes, shoes Health, eating, exercising Am I normal? 4
5 Changes for Everyone during Puberty All these changes do not take place at once. Most happen slowly, over a few years. Getting taller, growth spurt Feet growing bigger Gaining weight Changing shape Developing a lower voice : the voice of both males and females deepens, however, male voices often deepen more Growing hair under the arms Growing hair on the genitals The hair on the arms and legs getting thicker and darker Growing facial hair Body odour (B.O.) Sweating more Getting pimples, black heads and skin changes due to an increase in oil that the skin will produce Genitals will grow and develop Have feelings of attraction towards others May develop crushes Emotional changes, mood swings: you may be happy one minute and sad the next or have many different feelings all at once 5
6 Changes to Male Bodies Testicles grow larger and fuller often one of the first signs of puberty Penis grows longer and wider Body sweats more Skin and hair become more oily Pimples and blackheads may appear on face, back, chest and shoulders Body has a sudden growth spurt Body gains weight and grows taller Shoulders and chest grow broader Muscles develop Bones in the face grow, and the face looks less childlike Arms and legs grow longer Hands and feet grow larger Some boys experience breast tissue development if this happens it will go away in a year to two years Soft, darkish hair grows around the base of the penis and later becomes curly, thick and coarse Hair grows under the arms Scrotum becomes a darker colour and grows pubic hair Hair grows on the face, starting with the moustache Hair on the arms and legs often grows thicker, longer and darker Hair may grow on the chest and/or back The larynx (vocal cords) grow bigger The voice becomes deeper often cracking and squeaking The Adam s Apple may begin to show Sperm begin to be produced in the testicles Ejaculation, including wet dreams, begin to occur Erections happen more often, sometimes when you least expect it Feelings and moods may change and go up and down Adapted from the book, Let s Talk About Sex: Changing bodies. Growing up, sex and sexual health (2010). By Robie E. Harris and Micheal Emberley 6
7 Changes to Female Bodies Breast buds appear (a small bump under the nipples) often one of the first signs of puberty Often one breast develops before the other Ovaries grow larger Uterus grows larger Vagina and labia grow larger Body sweats more Skin and hair become more oily Pimples and blackheads may appear on face, back, chest and shoulders Body has a sudden growth spurt Body gains weight and grows taller Hips become wider and more curvy Bones in the face grow, and the face looks less childlike Arms and legs grow longer Hands and feet grow larger Soft, darkish hair grows around the vulva and later becomes curly, thick and course Hair grows under the arms Hair on the arms and legs often grows thicker, longer and darker White, sticky fluid may come out of the vagina this is called discharge Breasts and nipples gradually grow larger and fuller Nipples may become a darker colour Ovulation begins (the release of an egg into the fallopian tube) Menstruation (your period) begins You may have a heavy or a light period You may have cramps or back pain You may feel bloated Emotional changes, mood swings: you may be happy one minute and sad the next or have many different feelings all at once you may notice changes in your mood that change with your menstrual cycle Adapted from the book, Let s Talk About Sex: Changing bodies. Growing up, sex and sexual health (2010). By Robie E. Harris and Micheal Emberley 7
8 The Penis and Scrotum 8
9 The Inside of the Penis 9
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12 Penis: An Owner s Manual Chances are that either you or someone you know has a penis. Having a penis can be fun: it s hanging out, not hidden inside the body. It s easy to play with, and even lets you pee standing up. But sometimes having a penis can be worrisome. Let s take a look at some of the big issues concerning young men and their penises. Size One of the biggest concerns for many guys (and many grownups too, for that matter) is the size of their penis. Many guys want to know, Do I have a small penis? Sometime during puberty, a boy s penis starts to get bigger. Just like all other aspects of puberty, there isn t a set age at which this happens, but rest assured it happens to everyone. There isn t a normal size for any particular age. However, 90 percent of all adult erect (hard), penises are between five and seven inches long. Also, the size of a guy s penis when it s flaccid (soft) doesn t have anything to do with what it will be like when it s erect (hard). Some people are Growers, not showers. This means if their penis is small when it is soft, it will grow a lot to become hard. If your penis is large when it is soft, it will not grow much to become hard. Erections When a man gets aroused sexually, blood flows into his penis at a faster rate than it flows out. This is called vasocongestion. This causes the penis to get larger and harder, which is called getting an erection. Sometimes though, erections can happen at the weirdest times. For example, you re sitting in math class taking a test, and all of a sudden you ve got an erection! What you have is a spontaneous erection. Spontaneous erections are erections that you get when you re not sexually aroused. Spontaneous erections seem to just pop up for no reason at all. And that can feel pretty embarrassing. They go away fairly quickly if you ignore them. You can sing a song in your head, or try to say the alphabet backward to get your mind off it. This can happen a lot to a young man because your hormones are all over the place. Don t worry; spontaneous erections happen less and less frequently as you get older. 12
13 Circumcision Are you circumcised? Does it matter? Circumcision (or removal of the foreskin) is generally done shortly after birth, however, in some cultures it is done when a boy begins puberty. Whether or not you are circumcised, your penis works the same way; they just look a little different. But guys who have uncircumcised penises need to pull the foreskin back when they urinate and wash whether uncircumcised or circumcised, proper cleaning of the penis is important. Wet Dreams Ever wake up in the morning to find something white and sticky in your underwear or pajamas? This is called a wet dream and it s completely normal. Sometimes while you are sleeping, your penis gets hard and you ejaculate. Most guys have wet dreams occasionally. As you get older and your hormones level off, you ll get them less and less. Testicles Once you hit puberty your brain tells your testicles to start making testosterone, and the testosterone tells the testicles to start making sperm. The testicles make a phenomenal amount of sperm, about 200 million sperm per day! That is about 1000 sperm every second! The sperm are stored in the epididymis where they continue to grow and mature. The reason so many sperm are produced is that each ejaculation contains approximately 200 million sperm. The scrotum protects the testicles and the sperm by keeping them at the proper temperature, a few degrees below body temperature. If the testicles are cold the scrotum pulls them up closer to the body to keep them warm. If they are too hot the scrotum hangs down loosely to keep cool. Often one testicle hangs lower than the other. You only have one body and it is yours to take care of, so eat healthy, exercise, talk to others and be proud of who you are! Adapted from Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Greg Dervin. 13
14 Vulva: An Owner s Manual Vulvas What is a vulva? A vulva is the entire external female genitalia inner and outer labia, clitoris, clitoral hood, mons and urethral and vagina openings. This part of the anatomy gets called lots of funny names (I am sure that you have heard them) and often it gets confused with the vagina the stretchable canal that leads to the cervix and uterus and is involved in menstruation, pregnancy and birth. Labia The word labia means lips in Latin. The outer labia are two folds of skin and fatty tissue that are covered in pubic hair after puberty and sometimes cover the rest of the vulva. They can be large or small, short or long or two different sizes. The inner labia are the folds of skin that go from the clitoral hood to below the vaginal opening. They can vary in colour from pink to purple to brown depending on the colour of your skin. Like nipples, inner labia can change colour as girls mature. Both nipples and inner labia also often change colour during pregnancy. Sometimes the inner labia emerge from the outer labia and sometimes they are tucked up inside. Just like the outer labia they can be large or small, short or long or different sizes. Discharge Have you ever wondered what that white sticky stuff is in your underwear? During puberty the vagina starts to produce a discharge that can be white or clear. This is the self-cleaning aspect of vaginas - aren t they wonderful! Discharge carries germs and other unwanted stuff out of the body. Some girls and women have lots of discharge and some have very little. The amount and texture of discharge will change throughout a girl s and woman s menstrual cycle. Vaginas Because the vagina is self-cleaning there is no need to clean it or douche. Simply wash the vulva with warm water and a wash cloth. Washing inside the vagina can actually cause infections, irritation and inflammation because the natural ph 14
15 balance inside the vagina will be disturbed. It is also a good idea to wear cotton underwear to allow the vagina to breathe and go commando at night if possible. Periods. Girls usually have their first period between the ages of 8 and 16. The average age that girls get their period is 12. Usually breasts and pubic hair begin to grow before the first period. Periods are simply the lining of the uterus shedding. Each month the lining of the uterus grows in case a woman gets pregnant. The lining is there to nourish and protect the growing fetus. But if you are not pregnant you do not need this lining, so it sheds. Periods (or menstruation) can be red, pink, rust or brown in colour. They are sometimes heavy and sometimes light and sometimes in between. Each period generally lasts 3-7 days. Most women get their period approximately once every month, but every woman is different. When you first start getting your period you may not get it every month as your body is still practicing. When you have your period you can wear pads, panty-liners, tampons or menstrual cups. It is up to you. Most girls start out with pads and panty-liners. It is a good idea to check out all your options at a drug or grocery store and read the packages. They often have instructions and diagrams that can be helpful. It can be overwhelming at first but just try things and you will find what works best for you. It is also a good idea to talk to other girls and women about what works for them. Some girls and women get cramps before or during their period. They can last days, hours or a few minutes. Exercise is actually good for eliminating cramps. A hot water bottle or a hot bath can feel good as well. Some girls and women also get tender breasts before or during their period. Every person is unique and so is their period. It can be helpful to talk to other female members of your family if you are comfortable doing so. They may have had similar experiences as you and could have some great advice. There is also a list of books at the end of this booklet. Sometimes it is more comfortable to read about our bodies in private. You only have one body and it is yours to take care of, so eat healthy, exercise, talk to others and be proud of who you are! Adapted from Planned Parenthood Federation of America. 15
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18 The Menstrual Cycle 18
19 The Menstrual Cycle 19
20 How to Keep your Penis and Testicles Healthy & Happy Having a penis can be fun: it s hanging out for you to see and it allows you to pee standing up! But you have to take care of your penis and clean it properly whether you are circumcised or not circumcised. Do Clean your penis & testicles regularly with soap and water wash under the foreskin if you are not circumcised. Wear athletic supports (jock straps and cups) when playing active sports. Wear clean underwear every day and wash your pants regularly. Wash your hands BEFORE and AFTER going to the washroom. Examine your testicles during or after a warm bath or shower to look for lumps & bumps. Be careful when doing up the zipper on your pants you don t want anything to get caught. Have regular checkups with a health care provider. You only have one body treat it nicely & with respect. Do Not Do not wear tight pants or underwear they prevent good air circulation to the penis and testicles and cut off blood circulation. Do not be embarrassed about spontaneous erections they are natural and normal. Do not kick or hit any other person in the penis or testicles. NO Wedgies they can cause permanent damage! Do not hold your pee pee if you have to pee (and pull back your foreskin if you have one). Do not share unwashed towels, washcloths, underwear or bathing suits. Do not spray colognes or perfumes on your penis or testicles if they smell, wash them. Don t be afraid to ask questions about your body it s how we learn. 20
21 How to keep your Vulva & Vagina Healthy & Happy The Vagina naturally keeps itself healthy & clean. That is what discharge is (the white stuff sometimes in your underwear). Therefore the inside of the vagina does not need to be cleaned with soap soap can actually hurt your vagina. Only use soap on the outside. Do Do Not Wash your hands BEFORE & AFTER going to the washroom as you may be touching menstrual products or your vulva. Wipe your vulva from front to back when going to the washroom or washing yourself. Change tampons, pads and panty liners regularly when you have your period to avoid odour and Toxic Shock Syndrome. Pee when you have to pee don t hold it! Wash your vulva with a wash cloth and warm water no soap necessary inside. Wear cotton underwear so your vulva and vagina can breathe. Do not be embarrassed if your period stains your underwear or pants it has happened to most girls and women. Do not share unwashed towels, washcloths, underwear or bathing suits. Do not use scented soaps or products on your vulva or vagina they are sensitive to chemicals such as perfumes and fabric softener. Do not wear tight or restrictive pants for long periods of time. Do not wear underwear to bed (unless you have your period) your vulva and vagina need to breathe. Do not sit around in damp or wet clothing. Your body is beautiful & unique; treat it nicely & with respect. Don t be afraid to ask questions about your body it s how we learn. 21
22 Healthy Relationships & Friendships Qualities to look for Someone who Is respectful and kind Is comfortable with themselves Listens to what you have to say Doesn t twist your words Takes responsibility for their own behaviour and feelings Shares common interests with you Has a sense of humour Enjoys other friends and interests Enjoys the fact that you have other friends and interests Respects your values Is genuine and honest Supports your goals and activities Encourages independence Enjoys their personal time and space Does not have a problem with drugs or alcohol Is not afraid to have fun in life Appreciates you just the way you are Qualities to watch out for Someone who Is violent, mean or hurtful Thinks that they are too good for you Always wants to do things their way Doesn t want to talk about what is bugging you Does not compromise Does not like your friends Tells you what to do, say, eat etc. Wants to know where you are and who you are with at all times Puts you down, even when you are feeling good Constantly blames other people and does not take any responsibility Uses silence as a punishment Is jealous Is not comfortable with themselves Makes you do things you do not want to do Lies or twists the truth Has ever threatened to hit you or hurt you Does not listen to you, talks over you, pretends not to hear you 22
23 Resources Criswell, Patti; illustrated by Michelle Watkins (2006). Friends: Making Them and Keeping Them. American Girl Publishing Inc. Gravelle, Karen & Gravelle, Jennifer (2006). The Period Book: Everything you don t want to ask but need to know. New York, NY: Walker Publishing Company Inc. Gravelle, Karen (1998). What s Going on Down There: Answers to Questions Boys find Hard to Ask. Markam, ON: Thomas, Allen and Son Canada Limited. Harris, Robie H.; illustrated by Michael Emberley (2004). It s Perfectly Normal: Changing bodies, growing up, sex and sexual health. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press. Kauder Nalebuff, Rachel (2009). My Little Red Book. New York, NY: Twelve Hachette Book Group. **Short stories about first periods Madison, Lynda (2013). The Feelings Book: The Care and Keeping of your Emotions. American Girl Publishing Inc. Metzger, Julie & Lehman, Robert (2012). Will Puberty Last my Whole Life: Real answers to real questions from preteens about body changes, sex, and other growing up stuff. China. Saltz, Dr. Gail. (2007). Changing You! A Guide to Body Changes and Sexuality. Dutton Children s Books, New York, NY. Weiss, Marisa & Friedman, Isabel (2008). Taking Care of Your Girls : A breast health guide for girls, teens and in-betweens. New York: Three Rivers Press. Weschler, Toni (2006). Cycle Savvy: The Smart Teens Guide to the Mysteries of her Body. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers. 23
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Plungbolls were tiny, fur-covered organisms approximately the size of Sarah Jane Smith's thumbnail. They were native to the snowy mountains of Gallifrey.
Plungbolls attached themselves to any source of warmth that happened by. Some travellers suffocated to death, covered with thousands of the creatures. To avoid this fate, a chemical called anti-plungboll spray was developed; this substance caused them to drop off their would-be victims, squeaking. (AUDIO: The Ghosts of N-Space)
Behind the scenes Edit
Plungbolls were mentioned in Doctor Who Insider #3.