Kilt - the traditional clothing of the highlanders of Scotland - is the national pride of the country. In ancient times, this woolen wardrobe item, resembling a skirt, performed an important function: by the color of the ornament, a person's belonging to one of the most ancient clans was determined. Now the colors - the so-called tartans - have become, of course, much more. Among them there is also a special Russian tartan. Only it, if we follow the tradition, we can wear with you.
The Scottish kilt is made from a special fabric - tartan, woven from natural wool. In our usual understanding, a kilt looks almost the same as a pleated skirt, but in the Middle Ages its length could reach seven meters. If necessary, they could be wrapped around the whole body to protect themselves from the cold.
The very word "tartan" is of Celtic origin and is translated as "color of the area." Initially, tartans (ornaments, not fabric) belonged to eleven Scottish clans inhabiting various areas of the country, and were created in strict accordance with the laws of heraldry. Therefore, by the color of the pattern, it was easy to determine where the person came from.
Earliest depiction of Scottish soldiers wearing kilts, woodcut from 1631.
Until the 19th century, only natural dyes were used to dye tartan threads. From alder they got a black tint, from birch - yellow, heather gave the threads Orange color, blueberries - purple, blackberries - blue. Red tartan was considered a sign of wealth, because with the help of natural dyes red color is quite problematic to get.
In the middle of the XVIII century, when the British suppressed the Jacobite uprising, they forbade the Scots to wear kilts. Some obeyed the order, but the Scots, who lived high in the mountains, did not take off their kilt, even on pain of death.
Painting "Battle of Culloden". As a result of this battle, the uprising raised by the Scots in order to restore the Stuart line to the British throne was finally crushed.
The only ones who were allowed to wear kilts were the soldiers of the special royal regiments patrolling the mountains of Scotland. They wore the Black Watch tartan ("Black Watch") - one of the most recognizable patterns, which became the first military tartan.
After the ban was lifted, it turned out that many traditional tartan colors were forgotten. Then a large-scale campaign to revive the national heritage began. Tartans were restored according to paintings and old books of tailors.
In 1822, King George IV came to Edinburgh and proclaimed: "Let everyone wear their own tartan." On this, the variety of tartans began to grow exponentially. To date, there are more than four thousand varieties. The most popular of them:
1. Caledonia is a versatile tartan that every Scot can wear.
3. Dress Campbell - the ceremonial tartan of the Campbell clan.
4. Burberry is a tartan worn by British army generals during the Boer War.
5. Dress Gordon - an elegant version of the Gordon clan tartan.
6. Royal Stewart - the most famous tartan in the world, belonging to the royal Stewart dynasty.
In addition to clan colors, there are many, so to speak, highly specialized tartans. Many have their signature patterns on fabrics. public organizations and state institutions including the Royal Bank of Scotland. There are mourning tartans, hunting, festive ...
Created in 1963, the Scottish Tartans Society assigns a unique code to all registered patterns - according to the number of threads of each color.
There is also a "Russian" tartan. It is made up of Barclay and Lermontov tartans, named respectively in honor of the commander Mikhail Barclay de Tolly and the poet Mikhail Lermontov, who had Scottish roots.
If we evaluate the sexual literacy of Russians on a five-point scale, then we can safely put a deuce, - says sexologist Vladimir Fainzilberg. - We are talking about ignorance of anatomy - for example, boys do not know where the clitoris is, girls do not understand what a boy can be pleased with. Also, people often do not psychological preparation to intimate life - girls are scared, boys are not confident in themselves. Now sexology in our country is in its infancy. And you need to develop it, because ignorance of basic things about sex can put partners in an awkward position, even marriages collapse because of this.
The French also thought about the gaps in sexual literacy. FROM sociologist Odile Fillod, as reported by the French scientific portal Makery,came to the conclusion that a normal image of the clitoris, for example, is not in any anatomy textbook. On her initiative, not just an image was made, but a 3D model of this organ. This model was printed in the Carrefour digital workshop and are now shown in educational institutions.
Fillod believes that all ideas about the "inferiority of women" (for example, in many countries, menstruation is considered a female shame) arise from the fact that people have little knowledge of female physiology. According to Fillod, it was very important for her to tell young people more about the female body. Better yet, show in such a visually modern way that becomes the center of female pleasure.
"Tickle" and "hunter"
Interestingly, in Latin, clitorido means "tickle". Earlier in Russian there was another name for this organ - "hunter". And speaking scientifically, this is an unpaired sexual organ in female mammals, and this is one of the main erogenous zones. Yes, it was created just for fun and nothing else.
The clitoris consists of three parts: the head (the upper outer part, it can be seen immediately behind the labia), the body and two legs of a cylindrical shape. There is another important part - the foreskin of the clitoris ( skin fold that covers the outer part of the body of the clitoris and its head from external damage). To The littor is shaped like an inverted V.
1 - head of the clitoris
2 - clitoral hood
3 - erectile tissue (excitation zone)
4 - legs of the clitoris
Incredible, but true: the clitoris resembles the structure of the male penis. Like the penis, it has a suspensory ligament, a frenulum, its cavernous bodies are surrounded by a dense protein membrane and consist of cells.
By the way, about the sizes: they are individual, but on average the total length of the clitoral head is from 4 mm to 1 cm. In general, the length of the clitoris (including its inner part) is usually from 8 to 20 cm. At the same time, the average size of the male penis, according to according to statistics, 9-16 cm. But women will not be able to measure themselves like men: as already mentioned, most of the clitoris is inside the body.
The head of the clitoris is covered by a skin fold (clitoral hood). In the normal state, the head may not be visible at all, or only a small part of it is visible. With sexual arousal, an erection of the clitoris occurs, the head protrudes forward.
The sensory nerves of the clitoris begin in the skin, pass into the dorsal nerve of the clitoris, and then go as part of the pudendal nerve to the spinal cord. As a result, when the clitoris is stimulated, the female brain receives information about the achievement of pleasure.
There may be too many nerve endings in the clitoris. In this case, the organ becomes too sensitive, and any touch on the head of the clitoris can give the woman not pleasure, but pain. Experts advise girls not to be shy about confessing to their partner if she has discomfort.
Why does the clitoris need legs?
As sexologist Alexander Poleev said, people most often only know about the head of the clitoris and have no ideaabout the role of the legs. And this role is very important.
The legs wrap around the vaginal tube on both sides. Their function is to compress the vagina during intimacy so that there is good contact with the male genital organ, said Alexander Poleev.
How exactly does it work? There are cavities in the leg, which, when sexually aroused, are filled with blood - due to this, they compress the vagina.
According to the sexologist,It's no surprise that most people have a poor idea of what a clitoris looks like. After all, even scientists until recently did not know exactly what it is.
The clitoris itself, according to a sexologist, was "discovered" in the early 17th century. - one Italian scientist saw his legs. But until recently, the existence of legs was questioned. Some doctors considered them to be part of the vagina.
Spongy tissue is very tightly fused with the body of the vagina, and there is a lot of connective tissue around, so it was difficult to understand where the vagina ends and where the spongy tissue begins, - Alexander Poleev explained. - After all, studies were previously carried out on corpses.
To see the clitoris in more detail allowed modern medical equipment - about 20 years ago.
These are installations similar to magnetic resonance imaging, - said Alexander Poleev. - A woman masturbates with a vibrator in this setup. We see that the vaginal tube does not change, but these two legs are filled with blood and stand out clearly.
But until now, the clitoris poses many questions for sexologists.
At The clitoris is quite a complex physiology. There is a phenomenon that adolescence clitoral receptors are much more sensitive, - said Alexander Poleev. - Then, in a fifth or even a quarter of the girls, by the age of 21-22, the sensitivity of the clitoris sharply decreases, the discharge disappears, instead of enjoyment, they get just pleasant sensations. Although the number of receptors cannot change, it is constant - about 8 thousand.
In appearance, the receptors, according to the sexologist, also do not change.
But something changes there, since they do not function, - he says. So there is still a lot of research to be done in this regard. The clitoris is the beginning of a complex system of female sexual pleasure. There, in addition to the vaginal tube, the clitoris, there are nerve nodes in the surrounding tissues that conduct pathways ... This system is quite severely disturbed in many women. 34% of women do not experience vaginal discharge. Scale of violations - imagine if 34% of people were with one leg! Why this system is so often violated, we do not have a very good idea. This still needs to be worked on and worked on.
woman with penis
A clitoridectomy is an operation to partially or completely remove the clitoris. Why do they do it? The fact is that the head of the clitoris can be too large (sometimes reaches 3.5 cm) - this interferes, for example, with urination. Yes, and sex life can come to a standstill if a woman is embarrassed that, in fact, she has her own penis.
Moreover, clitoral hypertrophy can be congenital and acquired. Anyway main reason- G hormonal imbalance. Congenital hypertrophy may be due to the inability of the adrenal glands to produce the hormone cortisol (steroids accumulate in the body). Acquired hypertrophy can occur in women who are heavily addicted to anabolic steroids to build muscle (and this disrupted the hormonal background).
The operation to reduce the clitoris is also performed with anorgasmia (inability to experience an orgasm) - in other words, when the clitoris does not fulfill its main function and does not help a woman to be sexually aroused. With this operation, part of the mucous tissue of the clitoris is removed in order to increase its sensitivity.
A bit of history: In the 19th century, clitoridectomy was practiced in some countries as a method of "treating" masturbation in women: all traditional religions consider masturbation ("masturbation") a grave sin.
Sharp objects are brought to the clitoris not only by surgeons. Nowadays, some of the fair sex, in search of thrills, pierce their clitoris. Or rather, his head. In their opinion, with such a "peppercorn" sex becomes more pleasant and interesting. This increases the risk of getting an infection during intercourse - after all, in fact, a puncture is a small wound. Moreover, taking into account the hypersensitivity of the clitoris, one can imagine how painful it can be if you accidentally touch or completely tear off a juicy jewelry.
If it hurts
There are situations when a doctor's consultation is required not only to correct the size of the clitoris, but also to treat various diseases and even injuries.
Yes, it can be injured during sex. Such cases are rare, of course.the clitoris is located in such a way that during sexual contact it is practically not touched by the partner. But if the partner has a violent fantasy and is not attentive enough, then anything can happen.
Sometimes the partner (accidentally or on purpose) behaves rudely: presses too hard on the clitoris, touches it with dry fingers. The result is abrasions and even hemorrhage.As already mentioned, the clitoris is an analogue male penis, and it also contains large blood vessels, so bleeding can be profuse and painful. The saddest injury, perhaps, can be the bite of a partner during cunnilingus ( oral sex). In addition to the fact that it will be an incredible pain for a woman, it will take a long time to heal such a wound: the location of this organ makes it difficult to regularly apply healing ointments.
Itching of the clitoris can occur with bacterial vaginosis (violation of the microflora of the vagina) and vaginitis (inflammation of the vaginal mucosa). Pathogenic microorganisms infect the delicate tissues of the body, causing discomfort.
With sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia (a venereal disease caused by the bacteria chlamydia) and gonorrhea (purulent inflammation of the urinary tract), itching is also accompanied by purulent discharge. If the clitoris itches and is covered with small ulcers, then this is very similar to syphilis. The ulcer in this case is a hard chancre (the initial sign of syphilis).
Also, itching can be a sign of an allergic reaction to synthetic underwear, intimate hygiene soap, and low-quality sanitary pads.
Even pimples may appear on the clitoris. It could be an ingrown hair due to improper depilation. In addition, a pimple on the clitoris can cause infection on the mucous membrane. Among the reasons for the appearance of acne on the clitoris, there may be the same hormonal failure, hypothermia and wearing tight underwear. Crushing such pimples, of course, is strictly prohibited.
And in all these cases it is necessary to consult a doctor! Even superficial abrasions on the genitals can lead to inflammation, infection, like any other wound on the body. You don't need to start treatment on your own. The only thing that can be done before a visit to the doctor is to treat the wound with a disinfectant and take a bath with a decoction of chamomile.
female circumcision
It is with the clitoris that the practice of "female circumcision" is associated. In this rite, either the hood of the clitoris or the head of the clitoris is most often removed. The rite of female circumcision exists among some peoples in Asia and Africa (in Russia - in Dagestan). The goal is to desensitize women so that they lead a celibate lifestyle. Those who practice this rite associate it with Islamic traditions, although most Islamic preachers say that this has nothing to do with religion.
Among side effects such an operation - a violation of urination, bleeding. Previously Life Obstetrician-gynecologist Yulianna Abaeva then confirmed that circumcision is indeed harmful to health.
- This procedure is harmful, she said. - Cut off part of the body. First, it can lead to profuse blood loss during the "operation". When the cuts heal, scars form on the genitals. This means that each sexual intercourse will be accompanied by the formation of cracks, bleeding, pain. I'm not talking about the psychological aspect: a woman will no longer feel like a woman.
What they don’t write about in fashion magazines today, what kind of conversations are not conducted, and sometimes they don’t get the courage to ask the girl’s friends about the most important thing, not to mention the fact that with an easy step to run this procedure to the salon without embarrassment. But in fact, the topic is quite ordinary and important for every girl and woman who takes time to take care of herself. You have to be beautiful always and everywhere, and therefore we will talk about such a delicate subject as intimate depilation.
It is worth noting that this question, in fact, was raised in ancient times in Ancient Greece- Is it a joke, who knows, one thing is certain - there were definitely no cosmetic wax and epilators at that time. Today, the problem of options is not in principle, because there are a lot of ways, but there are still difficulties with the choice, because it is rather difficult to understand which of the modern methods is better.
Depilation and epilation: what is the difference
Of course, the difference is quite obvious and everyone knows it, but here's what is better - every woman can choose for herself exclusively. Depilation is the removal of visible hair, but it does not affect their follicles. The most traditional methods of depilation are regular shaving with a machine, as well as hair removal using special creams, wax, and so on. The main disadvantage of such a procedure is that it must be repeated regularly, however, today there are so many ways of depilation that under any circumstances it is possible to choose the most comfortable for yourself.
Waxing (waxing)
Everything is simple and clear here, such hair removal from the intimate area occurs with the help of wax, which is heated to a certain temperature in a water bath and applied with a special spatula to the desired place. At home, this procedure should not be carried out, because you can get burned and simply get hurt when peeling off the wax strips, since the intimate area is very sensitive.
In the salon, after waxing, the skin will be rubbed with a special soothing solution. Wearing synthetic and fishnet underwear after such a procedure is not recommended for at least a week, any fabrics other than cotton can cause irritation.
Electric hair removal
For her, you only need an epilator, but in this case there are a number of nuances that must be considered. The epilator must be designed to remove hair in intimate places, and before using it, you should steam well, and then dry and treat the skin with something disinfectant in the area of \u200b\u200bthe place for epilation, and cut your hair no longer than one centimeter. However, it is better not to use an epilator near the most sensitive areas; a regular razor will do just as well and is much more harmless.
Electrolysis
This procedure is not only called very intimidating, but its description is not at all harmless. Electrolysis is the insertion of a needle into the hair follicle, through which a current discharge is applied, which destroys the hair root. This method is the most effective in terms of getting rid of vegetation, however, most girls remain scarred after this procedure. And the procedure itself is quite painful, and therefore not all girls decide on it.
Enzymatic hair removal
This method, like the ones described above, needs to be used repeatedly. Such hair removal is carried out with the help of special preparations, containing enzymes - active substances. If you regularly resort to such a procedure, then gradually it will be possible to completely get rid of hair - under the influence of enzymes, the hair follicles will be destroyed. Agree, a good gift.
Laser and photoepilation (video)
These methods are very similar to each other, since in both cases the impact is used luminous flux on the skin. The photoepilation method uses a special flash lamp, and in laser hair removal, in fact, they resort to a laser.
By the way, I must admit that this method is more suitable for brunettes, since blond hair contains less melanin. But let's curtsy to blondes - fair-haired girls resort to such methods of hair removal much less, because their hair is thinner and grows much more slowly, so even ordinary waxing can help for a longer period than the owners dark hair.
It is worth remembering that whatever your choice is, you should not abuse it, as too frequent hair removal can also be harmful. And seriously approach the choice of a master and a salon - this is a very delicate matter, you should not make a mistake here.
Procrastination has earned itself a bad reputation - and for good reason. In time management, it is considered the biggest and worst mistake associated with laziness, weakness, disorganization and lack of self-discipline.
So why are we all doing this? Well, it turns out that you can actually get some benefit from postponing the inevitable. In some cases, procrastination can bring more good than bad.
The Benefits of Procrastination
1. Energy
This is the most valuable benefit of procrastination, allowing you to do what you did not want to do. You clearly did not dream about this task, otherwise you would not have put off its implementation for so long. If you wait for the fear of consequences to push you to work, the adrenaline rush will make you immediately get to work. And everyone knows that starting a project that you don’t want to do is the most difficult thing. If you need a sense of fear to spur you to action, then you will get it with procrastination. And - bam! You have started the business, which means that you are already on the way to its completion.
2. Focus
This is the second valuable benefit of procrastination, which is why some people thrive on working under pressure. Fear gives additional strength, a clear look and concentration on the current task. Adrenaline kicks in as you approach a deadline. Unexpectedly, you don't allow breaks or other distractions—phone, email, or co-workers—until you're done. Fear can wake you up and give you the mental clarity you get after a good night's sleep or a dose of caffeine.
3. Speed
If the task takes at least an hour and you have exactly that hour before the deadline, there is no chance that you will spend more time. You do not allow yourself such indulgences as rest, do not let your thoughts wander, and do not give this activity more time than necessary. In an hour, you can definitely cross it off your to-do list.
4. Less effort
You don't need discipline to start and stay focused on a task; deadline and fear of consequences will do it for you. It would take a lot of self-discipline to finish this four-hour report if you started it a few days ago, or to wake up and start packing from that attic, but now the discipline is not needed: instead, there is fear as a motivation. And this is really a big deal, because discipline is not at all interesting, and even so difficult! :-)
Conclusion
You probably ask yourself every time: “Why am I doing this to myself?” Now there is a clear answer: to get energy and do what you do not want to do. Your energy level is higher, you are more difficult to distract. Your speed increases; you are gaining momentum to be on time. And it takes less effort; it's just easier!
Those are the benefits of procrastination. That is why many people say: "I'm best at doing things at the last minute."
Fear is an effective motivator.
Waiting until the last minute creates an air of urgency that can be confused with productivity. You are redoing a lot of work in a short period of time, and is that a bad thing? But you don't really take into account quality: you value quantity. In that sense, at least some of the work has actually been done. But do you produce better results when you are in a hurry? Do you create the same quality work when you work at the last minute and when you give yourself enough time?
Harm of procrastination
1. Stress
When you procrastinate, you feel a lot of pressure. While short bursts of energy are helpful for survival purposes, they are not meant to last for an extended period of time. Making procrastination your lifestyle is not very helpful. Stress originally began as a way to survive, but if you stay in this mode for too long, you will inevitably have to face the consequences in the form of burnout.
How does it feel to be in a procrastination cycle for a while and constantly trying to get the next task done? If exhausted, nervous, tired, depressed, then this is not The best way work and manage life.
2. Poor quality
Pressure and quality have a tense relationship. They don't get along. When the pressure increases, the quality often goes down. Have you ever seen someone crack under pressure - like athletes losing a big game; employees responsible for documents in which the simplest errors are found; Candidates who start to stutter during interviews? What about products released in a hurry, only to be immediately returned for revision?
Fear of a deadline prevents you from thinking creatively and narrows your horizons.
When you wait until the last minute, you usually do not show a high result, as if you put enough time into the work. It just means that you have to choose in advance what level of quality you want - and don't let the deadline decide for you.
3. Less control and comfort
Procrastination makes deadline the most important thing in your life. Even though you have a choice of when to start a task, once you reach the deadline, there is no choice. At this moment, every minute is valuable. You have no opportunity to pay attention to anything else. Doing everything at the last minute is usually uncomfortable. We have listed speed as a procrastination benefit because the energy and adrenaline that comes at this time can make you rush and work faster.
But what if you can't influence the speed? The task may take longer than you originally intended.
Imagine that at the last minute you are almost finishing a work project and suddenly you find that information from a person who is just on vacation is urgently needed. Now there is no way to hide the fact that you have been postponing work until the last minute and have absolutely no respect for the project if you did not bother to devote enough time, attention and mind to it.
If you wait until the last minute, then you deprive yourself of the opportunity to choose the most convenient and fastest period of time that a task can take. You deny yourself control over the situation and, in fact, completely rely on luck and coincidence.
Conclusion
Now that we've weighed the pros and cons of procrastination, it's time for a final opinion.
When quality doesn't matter, procrastination is normal.
The quality of many solutions to problems, such as checking voicemail, unfolding documents, shopping for groceries, laundry, taking out the trash, will not be affected in any way by the fact that you do it at the last minute. They do not require reflection, analysis, research, feedback, brainstorming, deduction, or deep work immersion. So take advantage of this burst of energy and focus from procrastination to end all problem solving and third urgency tasks.
No one judges how well you disposed of the garbage; it matters that you did it. And as long as the bills are paid on time, you're safe.
Sex is the basis of the relationship between the sexes. For some, this is an axiom, someone will begin to argue zealously, stubbornly repeating that the point is not in this, but just in mutual understanding, trust and spiritual harmony between partners. One way or another, sex is definitely the basis without which any normal relationship is hardly possible. That is why sex was, is and will be one of the most discussed and controversial phenomena.
Namely, ambiguous. Because, firstly, there is no limit to perfection, and secondly, after all, sometimes it is so important to turn off impulses for a short time in time, turn on your head and ask a simple question: “Am I doing everything right?” Familiar? Of course! Otherwise, you would hardly have met this material on the World Wide Web. Therefore, especially for you, the answers to 10 most secret questions about the most interesting :)
If there is not enough roughness in sex, how to start?
During the "foreplay" forcefully bring his hands up and behind his head with your hands, hold them like that for a while while you kiss him. If a this is does not occur in a horizontal position, use a wall as a fulcrum.
Why do many people prefer sex in the light?
As you know, men love with their eyes, so it is especially important for them not only to surrender to the sensations in sex, but also to admire their partner at the same time. You should not be shy and embarrassed, because at the moment of intimacy, the emotions and perception of you by a man differ from everyday ones, and the evaluation vector always gravitates towards the “+” sign.
How long does it take a man between rounds?
The average is from five minutes to half an hour. However, here everything is also individual and depends both on the physiology and on the partner's craving for you. Therefore, it is not at all necessary to blame the man exclusively in the case of his too long “recovery” after sex. Maybe just change tactics?
What clothes will excite a man?
According to the surveys, black underwear, without any smart-wise fasteners, excites the strong half of humanity most of all. Slightly less interest is white, cream or red monochromatic openwork underwear. And, of course, the interest of men in stilettos, which, by the way, can be left on during sex, has become almost a classic.
Will he like the caresses of the nipples and buttocks?
If any caresses of the penis and everything connected with it, often bringing it to a frenzy, then with other parts of the body, be it the male buttocks, nipples or something else, everything is individual. If you don't try, you won't know.
Which products are best for sex play?
The use of certain products before or directly during sexual intercourse is usually associated with the desire to diversify one's sex life, literally add spicy or sweet notes to it. And for a woman, this is also a way to make sure that the man’s tongue is at the right time in the right place for her. What to choose for this? The palm is firmly held by the cream in the can. Or fruit.
Can there be too much sex?
If you are in order with a natural lubricant (or, as it is also called, a lubricant), sex, of course, cannot bring any harm. If this problem still occurs, there is a risk of developing a urogenital infection, which is a consequence of damage to the ultra-sensitive tissues of the genital organs. The way out is the use of various lubricants, of which there are a great many in our time.
What is the best position to use for a bath or shower?
Don't want your first bathroom experience to end with a visit to the traumatologist? Choose stable poses! It is important to find support points for the arms and legs and bend well in the back. The man must be in the back. Such a position will not only provide deeper penetration and give new sensations, but also allow you to experience a sense of unpredictability, because you never know what will happen behind you in a moment.
What will give a man more pleasure during oral sex?
Avoid feeling banal and fed up with your partner. Remember: connecting different parts of your body (hands, lips, teeth, tongue) to the task of “giving him maximum pleasure”, as well as frequently changing the style of movements, will give an amazing effect and give both of you the most vivid impressions. Enthusiasm, enthusiasm and only that! You can also imagine that you are eating delicious ice cream.
How to enhance his feelings?
About a couple of minutes before his orgasm, massage the area behind the scrotum in a circular motion - and in a minute you will see an amazing result. In addition, most men love it when a woman squeezes the muscles of the vagina. Not all of us can achieve this. However, through regular training of intimate muscles through Kegel exercises, you will quickly come to the desired effect and give both of you unforgettable moments!
