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Saturday, January 22, 2011

Sex motivated by love most satisfying

Sex motivated by love most satisfying (Indiapicture)

A new study has suggested that those who seek sexual satisfaction should stop and examine why they are having sex in the first place.

Research has shown that both men and women are more satisfied when having sex out of love and commitment, rather than for material gain or to achieve success, Discovery News reported.

In this study, researchers used a sample of 544 sexually active male and female undergraduates, and found that there are slight differences in sexual satisfaction between men and women.

About 90 per cent of the respondents were heterosexual, and they answered survey questions on their sexual satisfaction and their motivations for having sex.

A diverse list of possible reasons for sex was listed, including arousal, expression, revenge, stress reduction, social status, self-esteem, orgasm, to burn calories, try out new techniques, love and commitment.

Love and commitment came out to be the strongest correlated motive to sexual satisfaction for both men and women, while having sex for self-esteem or for resources (for example, to get a job or to get drugs) was linked with lower satisfaction.

For women, having sex for pleasure and for expression were linked to higher sexual satisfaction, but having sex to seek a new experience was linked to lower sexual satisfaction.

The researchers report that since their sample was non-clinical, sexual satisfaction skewed higher than it would in a representative population.

T-Series sues CWG committee

Bhushan Kumar

It's been a while since the Commonwealth Games 2010, ended but it seems the controversies surrounding the national event continue even today.

Bhushan Kumar, head honcho of T-Series has sent a legal notice worth one crore to the Organising Committee of the Commonwealth Games 2010, for the infringement of copyright.

Apparently, the committee played some songs, the rights of which exclusively belong to T-Series, without prior permissions or licenses.

Though the list of songs, which have been used by CWG, is a pretty long one, Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire, Dhan Te Nan from Kaminey, Dholi taro from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Dhanno from Houseful, Deewangi from Om Shanti Om are some of them.

Vinod Bhanushali President of Marketing, Media and Publishing (TV), T-Series confirms, "Yes, we have sent a notice to CWG for playing our songs between 3 to 14 October without taking prior license for it.

They have done infringement of the copyright by telecasting songs without license.

They have taken ground license for playing the songs but they never took the license for telecast rights. We communicated with them first on October 27 on this matter. They have used our songs on different days, some of them played as songs and others only as tunes."

Every Friday changes your life: Bobby

Bobby Deol More Pics

Now that Yamla, Pagla Deewana is a Box-Office success Bobby Deol, who has kept a low profile all this while, is smiling again. He has consciously decided to promote himself aggressively now.

On how important the success of the film is to him, Bobby said, "Every film counts. Every Friday changes your life. I am glad that while shooting for YMD, I signed a couple of great banners. I was not down in the dumps though.

If I weren't good enough, people like Anees Bazmee and Abbas Mustan would not have signed me before YMD."

Fair enough. But then why did he keep such a low profile all this while? Bobby said, "I don't believe in pushing myself in this industry where people do anything to gain what they want. But I now realize that you need to do your own PR, which is something that I am not used to."

When asked if they are planning a sequel to YMD that they will produce and Sunny will direct, Bobby replied, "Why not? We are thinking of one but only if a good script shapes in.

As far as Sunny directing the film is concerned, I think Dillagi was one of my best performances and was a film ahead of its times. So Sunny will surely direct a film soon. As far as producing the film is concerned, we are better actors than businessmen."
Finally, speaking about the change in attitude of people in the industry, Bobby said, "I have never got so much warmth from people and I am surprised because in this industry people always pull each other down. I have been in the industry for 15 years and I've seen people change with every release."

Top 9 sex-related myths busted

Do you know everything about sex? Think again for the more someone claims to know, the less they generally do know.

Alicia Stanton, a board-certified OB/GYN and the author of ''Hormone Harmony,'' who specializes in treating men and women suffering hormone imbalances, has listed top nine sex-related myths and what the real scoop is about sex, desire, and making it all work, reports the Fox News.

Myth: Interest in sex decreases with menopause.
Reality: Many women maintain hormonal balance and interest in sex through menopause. And, pregnancy and menstruation are no longer a concern, spontaneity can reign. Also, they are typically more confident and knowledgeable about what they want, so sex has the potential to be better than ever.

Myth: The only hormone important for libido is testosterone.
Reality: Although testosterone is very important for libido and sexual function in men and women, other hormones play a part as well. Estrogen is actually very important for desire in both men and women. Also, a high level of cortisol, our "fight or flight hormone," works against libido. If your body thinks that you're running for your life, literally or figuratively, it is not going to be very interested in sex.

Myth: If you're truly in love, desire for sex and high libido should come easily.
Reality: Relationships and making a real connection with someone takes time and energy. Relationships require as much attention as anything about which you are passionate. Focus on keeping your partner and his or her interests high on your priority list and you will find yourself discovering new ways to connect and keep the passion alive.

Myth: If you're healthy, you should want sex all of the time.
Reality: A wide variety in sexual appetite or level of libido exists. The way you know if you're having the "right" amount of sex is if you and your partner are both happy with your level of activity. There's no need to compare yourself to others.

Myth: If you're connected with your partner, you shouldn't have to ask for what you need.
Reality : Even if you and your partner haven't previously spoken much about your sexual relationship, it might be good to start talking. This is especially true if you're entering a new phase of life, including childbirth, menopause, or andropause, often called male menopause. If you begin to notice changes in your body or sexual desire, be sure to let your partner know what's going on. And, remember, communicating about what feels good enhances the experience for both of you.

Myth: Your most important sex organs are "south of the border."
Reality: Although those places are lots of fun, remember that your brain is the biggest sex organ in your body. You always have the ability to choose how you feel and think about sex and your sexuality. The desirability a man or woman feels about himself or herself is a very potent aphrodisiac. If you feel irresistible, your partner will find you irresistible. Passion is contagious!

Myth: If you don't have a partner, there is no sense in having a libido.
Reality: Having a loving relationship with yourself is essential. Even if you don't currently have a partner, feeling sensual and desirable will add passion to many aspects of your life. It takes practice to learn what arouses you and what a potential partner finds arousing. Learning to pleasure yourself is an important skill that you can continue to enjoy on your own, or that you can teach to a partner one day.

Myth: Women are the only ones who have problems with low libido.
Reality: Although the sexual desire disorder known as low libido is more common in women, it occurs in men as well. Some physical causes include alcohol, various medications, stress, hormone imbalances (such as low testosterone), cocaine use, brain tumors that produce the hormone prolactin, diabetes, and other major diseases such as cancer.

Myth: Hormonal issues are the only cause of low libido in women.
Reality: There are hormone imbalances such as low estrogen, low testosterone, hypothyroidism, and high cortisol from stress, but there are many other potential causes as well. Physical problems such as vulvar or vaginal pain or dryness may cause an increase in frustration and reduced libido. Surgery or other major health conditions like cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure or arthritis can also reduce libido.

Also, relationship issues, psychological issues (including depression), alcohol, tobacco use, and weight issues may also contribute to low libido.

Deepika, Shahid's Heer Ranjha shelved?

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala's Heer Ranjha is unlikely to go on floors. As things stand today, the Shahid Kapoor and Deepika Padukone starrer is almost shelved.

Sabir Khan, who was supposed to direct Heer Ranjha is still working with Nadiadwala but on a different film, which will most probabbly have Shahid playing the lead but Deepika is not a part of this.

Rumour has it that Deepika was not too keen on acting in Heer Ranjha. Shall we assume she is not as friendly with Shahid as she was a few months ago?

A friend of Nadiadwala's stood up for him and said, "Deepika was never in the project. Sajid is still doing Sabir's film; he is reworking its script."

In that case, why did Sabir tell a section of the media about Deepika being paired with Shahid in his film? Reportedly, Sabir had said, "I don't think it really makes a difference if the leading lady is taller than the hero... any heroine, no matter how tall she is, is keen to work with Aamir Khan. Dippy (as Deepika is fondly called) has agreed to do the film. I think Shahid and she make a great pair. They've never been paired before."

A source very close to the film confirmed and said, "Heer Ranjha is not happening, at least not with Shahid and Deepika together. Right now, Sabir is writing something new."

Caught in a semi-circle

THE LATE CAMEO: Indian skipper Kapil Dev plays England's Phillip DeFreitas during a late, futile charge in the 1987 semifinal in Mumbai

The World Cup returns to India seeking reaffirmation both on the field and off it. The Prudential Cup in 1983 was the genesis of India's fascination with One-day cricket, and this latest edition in February will mark a full circle. Not only for the format, now flirting dangerously with a bleak future, but for Indian sponsors, fans and administrators. The victory at Lord's - many cricketing nations still blasphemously believe it was accidental - set in motion irreversible processes with deep consequences for the international game.

That the subsequent edition of the tournament was held in the subcontinent in 1987 was an indication of the fact that tectonic shifts had taken place. The country had embraced ODIs like no other. Kapil's Devils, having undergone a facelift, were badder, bolder and expected to defend their crown in a now-truncated 50-over affair. India Inc had started pumping in money as a precursor to usurping the world game.

Hasan Ali squeezes through I-T loophole again, holds Rs 50,000 cr tax dues

MUMBAI: Swiss banks will hold back information on cash allegedly stashed there by Pune-based stud farm owner Hasan Ali Khan on a technical ground. Swiss authorities’ refusal to part with the information is on the premise that the offence allegedly committed in India—in this case of not filing tax returns—is not an offence under Swiss law.

Swiss laws governing its banking sector stipulate that banks are bound to furnish details of an account to a foreign government only if the offence committed by the account holder is an offence under Swiss laws too. In this case, not filing returns is an offence under Indian tax laws while it is not an offence under the laws of Switzerland. However, tax evasion is an offence in both the countries.

The income-tax department in India has been told that it would not get any information on the $8 billion allegedly
stashed away by Hasan Ali Khan, who is being investigated by the I-T department as well as the enforcement directorate (ED). The department sought the information through a letter rogatory, essentially a request for legal assistance, to Switzerland.

A senior income-tax official expressed surprise over choosing “not filing of returns” as the reason for initiating a letter rogatory to Swiss authorities as it’s well known that ‘not filing of returns’ is not an offence under Swiss laws and therefore they are not bound to comply with the I-T department’s request.

Hasan Ali: highest tax defaulter

This is the latest example of how banks in low tax regime countries use feeble technical reasons to blunt a foreign government's investigation into the accounts of unscrupulous elements who have stashed away huge amounts in violation of laws. Ever since the I-T authorities raided Khan’s premises in 2007, it has been speculated that the money allegedly deposited by him in Swiss Banks belonged to politicians and industrialists and that Khan was only a conduit who facilitated the transfer of the money from India, apparently on a commission basis.

Nonetheless, Khan has been declared as the highest tax defaulter in India with dues allegedly amounting to over Rs 50,000 crore. The government, replying to a query in Rajya Sabha in August last, declared that the tax dues , including interest for belated payments, exceeded Rs 70,000 crore. The enforcement directorate, the agency under the finance ministry which exclusively deals with violations of foreign exchange regulations, had issued a letter rogatory in 2007.

The Swiss authorities, after examining the documents submitted to them, had reportedly told the ED that the papers seized from Hasan Ali Khan's residence and premises, were forged. The enforcement authorities, however , did not pursue the matter.

Saturday, January 22, 2011

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