New Year Celebrations Across Europe

 

As the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, Europe comes alive with a myriad of New Year's traditions, each rooted in the rich tapestry of its cultural heritage. From the dazzling fireworks illuminating city skylines to the age-old customs passed down through generations, the continent offers a diverse array of celebrations. Join us on a journey through Europe as we explore the enchanting New Year's traditions that add charm and character to the continent's year-end festivities.

'Reborn' Raducanu seeks to revive his career after his return from injury

 Britain's Emma Raducanu said she feels "reborn" as the former US Open champion prepares to return to action at next week's Auckland Classic following ankle and wrist surgeries.

The 21-year-old missed much of 2023 after operations on both wrists and an ankle, but will return to Auckland with a protected qualification a year after leaving the tournament in tears after twisting her ankle during a second-round match.

“Yes, I feel reborn in a way. “I feel fresh, ready, happy and excited,” Raducanu told reporters this Saturday.

Simon Cowell earns £50 million a year

 

Simon Cowell has earned £50 million a year.

The 65-year-old music mogul's earnings are said to be due to the global success of his television empire. Simon earns almost a million pounds a week, according to accounts filed by Syco Holdings.

This company is responsible for managing its successful show 'Britain's Got Talent', and figures obtained for the first time by the Daily Mirror, which were sent to Companies House, showed a pre-tax profit of 21.9 million pounds on a turnover of 32.6 million pounds in the business, in the year to March.

Scandal in Hollywood: Paula Abdul accuses “American Idol” producer of sexual assault

 

Paula Abdul has filed a lawsuit for alleged sexual assault against Nigel Lythgoe , the executive producer of American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance . Abdul reportedly filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court, alleging that Lythgoe sexually assaulted her on two occasions, once during the early seasons of American Idol and another during her time on SYTYCD . She also accused the producer of sexually assaulting her assistant.

Demand details

The 61-year-old dancer and singer's lawsuit includes charges of sexual assault/battery, sexual harassment, gender violence and negligence, and was filed under the Sexual Abuse and Concealment Accountability Act, allowing legal action even if the deadline has expired. legal.

Defendants in the lawsuit include Lythgoe, 19 Entertainment Inc., FremantleMedia North America Inc., American Idol Productions Inc. and Dance Nation Productions Inc.

The benefit of sex against aging, according to science

 

It is known that, fortunately, sex is much more than the act intended solely for the preservation of the human species. It has long been known that it is pleasure, it is connection, and also that it provides many benefits to mental and physical health.

In short, in terms of physical health, sexual relations keep us in good shape. Although they do not count as an exercise routine, they help us maintain and optimize flexibility, promote cardiovascular health and blood circulation.

Furthermore, during the sexual act, endorphins and other neurotransmitters are released, substances that act as analgesics produced by our own body, and provide a feeling of great well-being and happiness. In this way, sex practiced safely and consensually also helps to deal with stress and anxiety. Also, in this emotional sense, it improves self-esteem, makes us feel good about ourselves and, as if that were not enough, strengthens the emotional connections and intimacy of life in the relationship, even when only masturbation is practiced as a couple.

Sexual therapy: the most consulted topics and how to approach it

 Each person is unique. To live one's sexuality, there are many factors that come into play for each individual, from their upbringing and values, to prejudices, disinterest, or many others, so that each person has their own intimate way of seeing and enjoying this topic of sex. . Some can resolve many of their concerns, alone or as a couple, but there are many other people who cannot. Who need sexual therapy, but do not dare to share their experiences or address it with anyone else.

However, it is important to identify the reasons that most frequently bring patients to the office in this sense, not only to know and understand the problem more clearly, but also because we could see ourselves reflected in the experiences of others and find the solution. to our problem.

Dr. Sofía Herrera , who has a diploma in Clinical Sexology, and directs the Tu Salud Íntima platform together with Dr. Klara Senior , says that “ in general terms, due to the questions we receive, as well as in many of the trials carried out on The issue, in women, the most common reason for consultation to go to a sexologist is a decrease in sexual desire, what we call hypoactive desire . In second place is the lack of sexual arousal, the lack of orgasm and pain or discomfort during sexual relations.”