Breast Augmentation: Cost Should Not Be a Deciding Factor

February 1st, 2009 by admin

When considering breast enhancement options, choose the options that are optimum for your goals and your body characteristics regardless of price. If you are going through the effort of having cosmetic surgery, let it be all you hoped it would be. Make sure you feel completely comfortable about the procedure before it begins.

Your surgeon will assess your body type and seek the best breast implants to give you the outcome you desire. The final decision is yours to make but be open to discussing all the pros and cons of the various options you have for breast enlargement.

You will be measured for:

• The natural cup size of your breasts
• Your breast width
• The amount and elasticity of your natural breast tissue

Choose the Breast Implants That Make You Feel Great

If you don’t want you breast enlargement to be obvious you can choose breast implants with a smaller volume so there is not a dramatically noticeable change. You may also choose a rounder profile which gives the appearance of having more cleavage, which looks great in certain fashion styles. If you are going for a fuller figure, and you surgeon can show you all the silicone or saline breast implants that create various effects. Take the time to make a choice that will make you look and feel gorgeous with all the right curves.

Posted in Women's Health having no comments »

Safety of Sildenafil Feminine

January 20th, 2009 by admin
milis Jack asked:


Safety of Viagra (Sildenafil) Feminine.

About 43% of women experience some form of sexual dysfunction. Sexual dysfunction in women is described by a lack of desire, stimulation, or orgasm. Lack of desire is considered to be the most frequent illness among women. Approximately 20% of these women report having troubles with lubrication, which can be helped by Viagra Feminine a drug that may amplify blood flow to the genitals.

Some common factors that reduce women’s sexual health include: family concerns , relationship fear , previous or existing physical or emotional abuse, fatigue, depression.

Physical factors which may be contributing to sexual dysfunction in women include: prescription drugs as anti-hypertensives and depression medication , hypertension, thyroid disorders, autoimmune disorders such as lupus, neurological diseases,

Viagra (Sildenafil) Feminine recommend serious approach to the problems of female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD) and female sexual dysfunction (FSD), formulated scientifically to offer satisfaction regarding sexual desires and durable pleasure.

Viagra (Sildenafil) Feminine is an oral medication that has effect 45 minutes after it is taken. Its effect usually maintain for up to 6 hours. Viagra (Sildenafil) Feminine acts by increasing the required genital blood flow and vaginal compliance; this results in intensified pleasure during sexual intercourse. Women taking this drug experience increased blood circulation and sensitivity in the vaginal region which leads to ideal natural lubrication and success during sexual activity. Symptoms and conditions influencing women are based on either physiological or psychological factors; this treatment it is useful in both cases.

The most frequent adverse reactions are: facial flushing, upset stomach, sensitivity to light, nausea. Talk to your doctor before taking Viagra Feminine and if any of these side effects continue or become bothersome. Look for medical consideration right away if any of severe adverse effects happen.

In case of pregnancy or breast-feeding period consult to your doctor.

Your doctor can tells you about safety of Viagra (Sildenafil) Feminine in your situation, and if it is so, he must select a dose. All pills of Viagra (Sildenafil) Feminine sold on this site are 50mg.

You can buy Viagra (Sildenafil) Feminine tablets with no prescription at our Online Pharmacy.

Site: http://www.generic-drugs-store.info



Posted in Women's Health having no comments »

Which Feminine Hygiene Product is Right for Me?

January 18th, 2009 by admin
R. L. Fielding asked:


As a woman, your body may experience many changes over the course of a lifetime, including puberty, pregnancy and menopause. When juggling the ever-changing demands of studies, career, family and more, the last thing you want to worry about is feminine protection. This guide is designed to help you find the feminine hygiene products to best suit your lifestyle.

Know Your Products

In order to choose the right feminine hygiene product for your lifestyle, it’s a good idea to brush up on what options are available to you.

Sanitary pads, or sanitary napkins, are made of layers of cotton or synthetic materials and have a sticky strip on the bottom that adheres to your underwear. Pads, which soak up menstrual fluid after it leaves the body, are made in different thicknesses for lighter and heavier discharge. To prevent embarrassing leaks and unsightly stains, some pads offer extra cotton on the sides that fold over the edges of your underwear, called “wings.” Pads also come in deodorized or unscented varieties.

It’s best to change pads at least every 3 to 4 hours. If your period is heavy, you may need to replace your pad more often. If pads are not changed frequently, you may run the risk of vaginal bacteria buildup and odor.

Another type of feminine protection, similar to sanitary pads, is pantiliners. Also known as panty shields, pantiliners are usually shorter and thinner than regular pads. Pantiliners are worn on very light flow days, or may be used as added protection in combination with a tampon.

A tampon is also made of cotton, rayon or a combination of both materials compressed into a tiny tubular shape. Tampons are inserted into the vagina using a special applicator or with your fingers to absorb menstrual fluid. As with pads, tampons come in different sizes for heavier and lighter periods, and they also come in deodorizing scents. Tampons should be changed at least every 4 to 8 hours.

Tampons are associated with TSS, a rare but serious disease which may sometimes cause death.

TSS is believed to be caused by toxin producing forms of the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. This bacterium is normally found in the vagina of some women. Without this bacterium, tampons alone have not been found to cause TSS. However, there are studies which have indicated that tampons, in the presence of some forms of this bacterium, are associated with an increased risk of menstrual TSS.

Leaving a tampon in for longer than the recommended wear time and using tampons with higher absorbency than needed may increase your risk of developing Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS),

Therefore, you should use a tampon with the lowest absorbency that meets your menstrual flow needs. In addition, you should not leave a tampon in for longer than 8 hours.

Symptoms of TSS may include a sudden high fever accompanied by vomiting and/or diarrhea, fainting or near fainting when standing up, dizziness or a sunburn-like rash. These symptoms usually appear very quickly and are often severe. Not all TSS cases are alike. All symptoms are not always present. Other signs might be aching of muscles and joints, redness of eyes, sore throat and weakness. If you experience any of these symptoms, discontinue using tampons at once and see a doctor.

What is Your Lifestyle?

Once you know your protection choices, it’s time to evaluate your lifestyle to choose the feminine hygiene product that’s right for you.

When menstrual cycles first begin, usually after the age of 12, some teenagers may experience irregular periods for the first few years as their bodies adjust. In order to prepare for a sometimes irregular period teenagers may want to wear a pad designed for light to moderate protection in case their period arrives unexpectedly. Such pads can save teens embarrassing moments at that pool party or sleepover.

Heavy protection pads with wings are ideal for nighttime menstruation as well as perfect for the athletic on-the-go teenager.

For women who become pregnant and give birth, sanitary pads offer protection on a variety of different levels. Some women may experience spot bleeding during pregnancy and want a little protection by using a light pad and for post partum bleeding, new moms may choose the heavier pads with wings. After pregnancy, women may continue to experience light bleeding and bladder leakage and may choose to wear a thin pad

During perimenopause, when a woman’s periods become more irregular and, therefore, less predicable, spotting may be common and your period may arrive more irregularly – sometimes light or heavy. Women experiencing this change in their menstrual cycle might consider using a light pantiliner and keep a more durable pad around for the heavier days. Most sanitary pads also offer odor freshness and control that can be associated with menopausal vaginal dryness.

Just as women now have more choices in life than in past generations, they also have more freedom to choose from a variety of products that best suit their active lifestyles. Today’s feminine protection products are designed to help women of all ages feel comfortable and confident throughout their busy lives. No matter what changes your body is going through or what challenges life throws your way, using the right feminine protection products will help you be prepared for just about anything.

About STAYFREE® Brand

This article was provided by the makers of STAYFREE® Brand, McNEIL-PPC, Inc. STAYFREE® Brand offers a full line of feminine hygiene products designed to help women of all ages feel fresher and drier throughout their busy lives. For more information, please visit http://www.stayfree.com.



Posted in Women's Health having no comments »

Feminine And Masculine Italian Words

January 18th, 2009 by admin
Shareen Aguilar asked:


At first, it seems like all the words ending in -o are masculine, -a means the word is feminine. What are we referring to? The gender variation of each Italian words. But most of these people think about the common fault that is always made by every other Italian student. The truth is, the rest of the European languages that are descendants of the Romance language share the same trait.

Words with gender are common among the Spanish, French and German languages. Even the language of the Portuguese has the same case. This is the good thing, if you have managed to learn even one of the mentioned European languages before, even if you have not mastered it at all, the chance of you being able to understand all the gender rules and grammar basics of the Italian language is going to sink in automatically. The only difference is that unlike the German language, Italian is easier since there are only two selections for gender rules.

So, when you ask yourself again if you can make it through learning the Italian language, the answer is yes. What you just need to keep together is the fact that there are certain exceptions to the rule of the Italian language. Similar to other things, there will always be an exception or two to the rule.

In this case, Italian genders doesn’t evolve all the time nor is it based always on the last letter of the word. A word ending in letter -a can still become masculine and -o as feminine. If you aren’t certain of this, better to check back on your previous lessons. It doesn’t hurt to check back and review the past lessons you’ve had anyway. For easier basis though, just remember that masculine words which end in -a are those that have been derived from the Greek language. However, words that end in -o just like eco or mano are feminine in gender.

As for the words which end in letter -e, this is a different case and a way to understand all these three is to make sure first that you study the rules that are applied to the words ending in -a and -o and then move on to -e.



Posted in Education having no comments »

Why Skincare is No Longer a Distinctly Feminine Pursuit

January 17th, 2009 by admin
jessica goodman asked:


To say that modern life is very different from what our ancestors used to call living is a huge understatement. It’s plain to see that ancestors as close to us as our very grandparents are shocked by many aspects of our lives. Little things like hairstyles, clothes, computers and ideologies are completely foreign to the older folk. Attitudes that were unthinkable 50 years ago are moving into today’s mainstream with the rise of a new generation of people.

Personal care has been for a long time associated with women. Through the centuries, personal care has gone hand in hand with beautification and the innate impulse of every woman to make herself look as pretty as she could. A pretty face goes a long way toward making a great first impression, not to mention other benefits later on.

However, men have always been supposed to be different. Men were expected to be tough and, if possible, smart. In time, men have let their coarse side show more and more frequently, until it became quite natural for men to be coarse and to disdain personal care. Such activities were seen as soft, feminine things that could make a man too soft for whatever manly business he was supposed to do. A man openly trying to get rid of acne because it made him look ugly must have been seen as a strange character.

However, times have changed. Men are today no longer content to play the old roles, neither at work nor in bed. The exploration of new ways of getting pleasure in bed has revealed that men have a lot to gain by admitting to softer feelings. Metrosexuality appeals to every man’s vanity and to the need to improve one’s chances of getting laid as often as possible. While certain men snicker at face creams, nail polish and strange clothes, these things tend to score points with the ladies.

The rise of Metrosexuality is also blurring the distinction between sexes. Any person can play any role and be anybody. This is why more and more men get to patronize expensive shops instead of simply buying a new pair of jeans when the old one starts to look threadbare and to go to hairdressers instead of barbers. New roles require new clothes, new styles and new attitudes. Modern men and women have become refined pleasure hunters, not easily pleased.

And with appearances playing such a big role in the lives of men, it’s small wonder that acne is no longer tolerated. Which is why men have started to turn to skincare solutions, such as ClearPores, in a bid to improve their looks. ClearPores is a full skincare system designed to clear away nasty red spots and blackheads that spoil the carefully crafted image of a stylish man. Using the effective of SD Alcohol and Salicylic Acid, ClearPores is able to open up the pores and clear away the grime, excess sebum and bacteria.

ClearPores can be described best as one of the key weapons in a modern man’s arsenal. A weapon in the war against acne. There is no reason to let acne spoil your image, just as there is no reason to settle for anything less than a full system that covers every angle of your anti-acne effort. This is why we recommend ClearPores as the best solution for all your acne-related troubles.



Posted in Acne having no comments »

The Divine Feminine

January 13th, 2009 by admin
Ernie Fitzpatrick asked:


One aspect of the 5th dimensional consciousness is the return of the divine feminine. It’s a concept that’s been advocated by many ancient cultures- from the Sumerians to the Hopi Indians of New Mexico. We are moving back to a balance that’s been lost since the Roman Empire and Catholic Church established patristic dominance center stage.

Think it not strange that we’re seeing more and more of the ancient Celtic Cross, not the old rugged cross.

Of course religious fundamentalists want to make the celtic cross an example of religious and pagan traditions. Why? It serves the male chauvinistic mindset of the fundmentalists to do so; however, the past is rich with a history of the divine feminine matched with the divine masculine.

The Celtic cross with the circle represents both the feminine and masculine.

Celtic Christianity itself, exists separately from Roman-influenced Christianity and is composed of contemplation, meditation, prayer, living by mild means, equality of the sexes and a personal relationship with God. Obviously in an environment such as one finds in the American Bible Belt and such places as Saudi Arabia, women are little more than servants.

But MOTHER EARTH will have her say!

The creative god force is personified by the union of a god and goddess allowing both women and men to be honored, thereby sacrilizing the marriage of masculine and feminine outside and within the Self. Hillary Clinton made a valiant try at resurrecting the female image; however, she had too much testoserene to qualify (the polite way of saying it).

Few people realize that women in America have only had the right to vote for less than 90 years.

What does that tell you?

As we move into a higher state of collective consciousness and harmonic balance, the cultural traditions will give way to the spiritual forces that are gathering for a truly UNITED consciousness that embraces both



Posted in Spirituality having no comments »

French Nouns ?masculine or Feminine

January 13th, 2009 by admin
Ling Tong asked:


All nouns have a gender associated with them, but unlike English, in the French language there is no neuter gender for inanimate objects. All French nouns are either masculine or feminine. It is not difficult to learn to spell and pronounce the words for the nouns, but since all the nouns must be preceded by the article or you do have to know the gender of the noun. is used with masculine nouns and is used with feminine nouns. Some nouns are easy to remember when it comes to the gender when they are associated with people. It is the gender of inanimate objects that causes the most difficulty for those learning French as a second language.

 

When you learn the words for the nouns in French, you also have to learn the article along with the noun. There is no one rule to help you determine whether a noun is masculine or feminine. However there are some patterns that can help you. Nouns that end in ette are feminine and always take la. For example, the word fille means girl, so you know this is a feminine noun. Garcon is boy, which is masculine. The word for person personne is always feminine, whether it refers to a male or female.

 

Some of the endings for feminine nouns are:

- Ble

- Cle

- De

- F

- I

- Me

- N

- O

- R

- s

- Tre

- u

- x

 

Most words that end in are masculine, but there are exceptions to this rule. The nouns la plage, la page, la nage, la ragem la cage and lmage are feminine even though they do have this ending.  Even though nouns in French ending in are feminine, the majority of those ending in are masculine.  Nouns that end in are usually feminine, except for un lycee and un muse.

 

 When you write French, the adjectives used to describe the nouns must agree with both the gender and the person. Therefore a feminine noun takes the feminine form of the adjective. If the noun is plural as well, then you have to use the feminine plural form. In the plural form, the article also becomes plural as written

 

When a noun begins with a vowel or the letter the article changes from and to Examples of this are te (summer), otel (hotel), rtist (artist). Even though the gender is not specified in the article, you still have to know the gender in order to write the correct form of the adjective.

 

There are also nouns that change in spelling according to the gender. This makes it easy to learn because you do learn the article associated with the noun. An artist can be a man or a woman, so there are two forms of the noun rtist and rtist. A teacher can be le professeur or la professeure.  It is the nouns for objects that will give you the most problems, but the easiest way to learn them is to learn whether they are masculine or feminine right from the beginning.



Posted in Languages having no comments »

Feminine Hygiene - Vagina Health & Smell

January 11th, 2009 by admin
Sacha Tarkovsky asked:


The vagina, similar to our mouth, is normally inhabited by a multitude of microscopic organisms.

The vagina’s acidic environment prevents one species overpowering another, and inhibits infection. A healthy vagina actually smells quite sweet and pleasant.

Yet the change that occurs with any vaginal infection changes the smell immediately, and thus one can partially judge a vagina’s state of health by its smell.

It should be noted that both the smell of a vagina and its being infected are directly related to a woman’s lifestyle, her weight, and diet.

Some basic rules on Feminine Hygiene can both prevent infections and insure a sweet smelling vagina as well.

Hygiene

Because infectious agents such as bacteria and yeasts are found in the intestine, after defecation a woman must wipe herself from front to back vaginal area first, rectum after.

A bidet or immediate wash of the anus is also advised, with a rinse of the vulva with warm water.

Washing also the genital area often with a special ph balanced soap is also essential, and especially after each urination

Vaginal irrigation is not necessary as it usually disturbs the acid environment, and can allow yeast, for example, to flourish.

Women should discourage vaginal and anal intercourse alternation during he same session.

Once a man’s penis or any object has entered the anus, it must not be allowed back in the vagina without disinfection.

Life-Style

Tight jeans and clothing look great, but they prevent the normal breathing function of the skin and especially an area like the vulva. This closed in effect will produce an unpleasant smell

For the same reason, woman is recommended not to wear panties during sleep.

Use of synthetic materials in clothing will also react with the bacteria on the skin, and the bacteria’s waste product leaves a particularly unpleasant smell, so wear only 100% pure cotton or silk panties a majority of the time.

If you use tampons, change them very often. Left too long in a vagina, the tampon itself will be a major cause of order and even infection.

Diet

It has been shown that diet can affect directly the smell of the vagina. Eating less meat and meat products, and more fruit and vegetables have a very good effect on vaginal odor. Also, you must drink at least 2 liters of water daily.

Sexual Conduct

The use of prophylactics (condoms) is highly recommended for all couples except those that are very familiar. Also if you allow a man to insert either his fingers or toys into your vagina, try to insure both are clean.

Vaginal Infections

This subject is covered in other articles dedicated to this subject, but any of the below can (and does) cause unpleasant vagina odor. In each and every incidence, you must see your gynecologist.

Bacterial Vaginosis.

This gives the characteristic fishy smell.

Yeast Infections.

Most women do not see their doctor with yeast infection, and resort to over-the-counter medicines. Symptoms include vulvar itching, redness and irritation. Painful intercourse. We recommend seeing a gynecologist.

Trichomoniasis.

This is a sexually transmitted illness with symptoms including vaginal itching, burning, and discharge. See your gynologist.

A bit of care goes a long way. Your vagina was meant to smell sweetly and as it normally cleans itself (both monthly and daily) your caution will be rewarded.



Posted in Sexuality having no comments »

Feminine Energy

January 11th, 2009 by admin
Ernie Fitzpatrick asked:


Let’s try to come to a couple of agreements before moving in to just ONE of the many events that I see being ushered in around the 2012 date. God is neither male not female but androgynous (can you say hermaphroditic?). Secondly, when the Bible was written it was during a decidedly partristic era. And, much of the church today is ruled by MALES (just because you are a MALE doesn’t mean you are a MAN). But, we’re transitioning to working with more feminine energy field.

As we look at the Mayan culture and legacy that they’ve left us with the hero’s journey (hero twins), we can not only see but sense the shift in feminine/masculine energy and power. It’s nothing to be afraid of, but rather, something to look forward to. It’s the only way that we will be able to have the needed balance in our universe.

The Mayans were able to connect with what they called the WOMB or the DARK RIFT, the black hole that is the center of our universe that we will cross over (galactic plane) come December 21, 2012. The Mayans called this dark rift the open vagina of the mother and the gaping mouth of the serpent.

Scientists now see black holes are the birthing place of stars and other univrses!

How did the Mayans know this 2,000 years ago? Did the king-priests and shamans travel there as consciousness? Did they recieve messages from there? Were there visitations from afar? How did they know what they knew when we are just now coming to know what they’ve known all along? Questions-R-Us!

Every 26,000 years we make this cycle. The Mayan long-count calendar ends on 2012 but that doesn’t mean that the world ends, just that the era ends. The era of male dominance comes to a close. The galatic plane crossing isn’t accomplished in a minute or even a year. When looked at from the earth, this window or crossing will last for about 11 years or until 2023. So, don’t expect the whole enchilada at 11:11pm, December 21, 2012. Expect to FEEL the coming presence, as we already are climatically, now and increasing so over the five years.

We may not elect a female president of the U.S. this year (particularly after Iowa), and we’ll probably never see a female Pope (talk about a miracle!), but women are ascending and it’s way past time for that to happen. You’ve come a long way baby! But, there’s miles and miles to go before……….2012!



Posted in Spirituality having no comments »

Belly Dance and the Feminine Image

January 11th, 2009 by admin
Leyla Najma asked:


History shows us through paintings that the veil came to symbolize the untouchable and tantalizing appeal of women in the Middle East. To show just a little part of the body was alluring enough to cause men to pine for women’s affection. If we look at 19th Century paintings of various scenes of women dancing, the look of the belly dancer is quite refined. The distinctive folds in the belt or the accessories from the ankle all the way to the headpiece tell the individual story of each dancer. This is how dancers from the past to the present set themselves apart from their contemporaries.

I can remember seeing “Cleopatra” starring Elizabeth Taylor for the first time and thinking how beautiful the costumes were and how much fun they would be to dance in. “Samson and Delilah” with Hedy Lamarr is my all time favorite biblical movie and her costumes inspire me even to this day. Claudette Colberts costume in the 1934 “Cleopatra” looks like a costume of today. Hollywood had very unusual ideas about what the women from the Middle East wore. But if we look back through time the belly dance costume really hasn’t changed all that much. This really surprised me because as I was doing my research it became apparent to me that when you have a good design it’s hard to improve on it.

Recently I danced with a wonderful group of performers who were Asian dancers. Their costumes were amazing and I have to admit that I felt a little out of place in my cabaret costume. Their movements were very subtle and their gestures very soft and poetic. Which made me wonder what kind of poetry would belly dancing be? When it was time for me to perform I realized that our music really says a lot about our image. My costume was like magic because it made me feel free enough to dance and tell our story within my movements and gestures. In some ways I felt an obligation to relate to the audience that what I do as a dancer and performer is serious and respected. But I have to question why I even felt the need to defend my costume and dance form. The dancers with their movements almost seemed to speak to me teasingly asking me why I wasn’t covered more. Maybe I was just hearing my own voice questioning this. After I finished my dance the response I received overwhelmed me. It became apparent to me that because of the difference of my costume and dance the audience was able to appreciate the culture that I represented. Costuming really does make the difference for people. It’s almost as if the audience can see the story within our movements all the while watching our costumes accenting each word danced through our bodies.

Years ago when I was in Cairo I was able to see Zuhair Zaki dance live and as I look back I realize how lucky I was to have seen such a legend perform. Zuhair Zaki is the total sum of what the belly dance image is for me. Every movement told a story and helped me “hear” the music. I was taught a very good lesson that night because I saw what a masterful dancer can do with music. I also saw Zuhair Zaki become the essence of belly dance as she performed. It wouldn’t have mattered what she wore or where she was. The spirit of the dance was in her and you could see it and feel it. These are those spiritual moments that change you forever!

A few weeks later I saw Dina perform and was totally surprised at the sexual innuendos that emanated from her dance. The image of belly dance changed that night for me because I had assumed that provocative gestures were not allowed. Actually let me take it a step further, I didn’t think it was necessary. But somehow Dina made it work for her and as I watched her performance I saw that she did a wonderful job. Her sexuality never got in the way of her performance. It enhanced her movements and I understood at that moment that Dina chose to dance free of any inhibitions or restraints her world put on her.

As a modern woman I often wonder how close my image is to women back hundreds of years. Our evolution as women has never been more evident than in the belly dance world. If we look at the dance of the seven veils the removal of the veils represent seven earthly illusions that fall away with each veil. In order for us to become the total feminine archetype in myth these veils must fall from us so we can transcend into the Goddess. As with all myths I wondered what these seven veils of illusion were because I had a suspicion that we may still be portrayed within this myth today. It became apparent to me that each illusion had an opposite side to it. So here’s my version of the seven illusions.

1. The Virgin-Temptress

Many dancers have both abilities to enchant their audiences by offering the untouchable innocence of movement combined with eye contact that teases with a fleeting look.

2. Intrigue-deception

The ability to captivate our audience is a major part of our story telling but with all stories we must tell the audience that what intrigues them is only an illusion. This in itself can be perceived as a deception because we work so hard on the illusion that at moments it may become real.

3. Mother-Sex Goddess

Both of these describe the dilemma all women come across through out their careers. While we dance as women who understand what it means to carry and give life we are also expected to be proficient in the art of love. The illusion for most people is that we can be both but they want the two separate.

4. Wise woman-Childlike Innocence

The knowledge a dancer puts in her performing sets her apart from the average dancer. Knowledge is power and our movements speak volumes in regards to our history. The illusion here is that while we dance with experience our audiences to a certain degree want a virtuous dancer that will give them an unsullied look at our dance.

5. Wife-Mistress

In our dance we are compelled to perform from places of the heart. At least some of our music has this impassioned theme in certain songs. As women we feel the need to complete ourselves which is why we search for our mate. The mistress on the other hand is compelled to search outside of this completion which in itself is the wife’s mirror opposite. We distance ourselves from the mistress personification yet in the eyes of our admirers the hope is that they get a glimpse of her.

6. Muse-transmutation

Poetry and music speak of the dancer that takes her audience to places of sublime heights. As dancers we are the muses of our times. At the same time we experience the audience that doesn’t understand our dance and they try to alter it to fit their perception of the world. We than become a misunderstood version of our own poetry.

7. Diva-modest maid

A dancers self confidence has to come across to the audience or they will be sorely disappointed. Many fans expect a confident woman during and after shows. Yet I have found that dancers can almost believe too much in their personas that they create. We can get caught up in this illusion just as much as anybody. The catch here is to know when to turn your dance persona on and off.

As belly dancers we inspire so much in people and our allure isn’t just the pretty costume, it is what we signify as women.

My question is do we understand what it is that we represent for so many? I have worked with a few women who were disassociated from their body image. They had no clue how beautiful they were because they bought into mixed messages from the media and cultural attitudes. How comfortable are we in the position of the archetype for today’s women? If we can’t get past the door of self appreciation, than I don’t see us in the forefront of today’s feminine society. Let us not forget how immeasurable we are as women. Our dance helps us create our own personal myth in which we than can escape into our own feminine image.

I have often wondered that after creating our feminine image, do we than transform gradually into her? Isn’t this really what belly dance does? We heal and than become the women we are intended to be. This is how I believe the essence of belly dance lives and thrives through each generation of women. If we can understand our own image than we can be living examples of what belly dance is and the veils of illusion than become nothing more than invisible restraints that disappear through our own transformation. In this sense we than are reborn into women, who are comfortable in their own body, mind and spirit. And there is no better way to express our dance than by embracing who we are and dancing with veils of our choice



Posted in Visual Art having no comments »

About Feminismo

Welcome! This is Feminismo, a blog for women with a feminine touch. Everything you've ever dreamt about is talked about in this blog, but only if you're a woman.