I have been quite busy over the past few weeks with children and such and feel like I must blog. This random debate popped into my head several weeks ago and I never got a chance to put it out there. I would love opinions, feel free to divulge.
Men sex vs. Women sex - Why is it that women are considered sluts or whores if they are very sexual beings but men are not??? This question has plagued me for years. I always thought there was something wrong with me and my chemistry...goddamn it I was/am horny all the time and want sex every day (or at least to cum). In high school I was nicknamed (behind my back of course and didn't know it until recently) the "Chubby Sex Guru". For a very very long time I thought it was me, but as it turns out it isn't me. I am perfectly healthy and being with a man (or woman) who is not as sexually charged as you can be a big hiccup in a relationship as a whole.
That is it...let's hear what you all have to say.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Pass me the bag of potato chips, my fat kid is a vegetarian!
One of the dilemas of raising children is what to put into their mouths to make them healthy strong individual adults. With childhood obesity, juvenille diabetes, and overall obesity on the rise, some parents have turned to the whole vegetarian lifestyle in an attempt to prevent any of the forementioned issues. I find this to be a grave (and possibly fatal) mistake. Many parents (and even adults without kids) turn to vegetarianism as a means to diet and gain a healthier lifestyle, however they are often misguided and make such a change hastily with little or no research and doom themselves to a plethora of unhealthy fatty calorie loaded food guarenteed to pack on the pounds NOT shed them.
Without lean meats, children have the options of dairy (if they have not taken the vegan route which allows NO animal products what-so-ever) eggs, and legumes as their protien sources. Sure you can receive partial proteins from these sources, however they do not provide complete proteins which our bodies need to make essential amino acids needed for brain, eye, bone, and overall body health (children need all of these things to grow, I have a significant example of this for later). If our bodies are craving certain proteins we are more likely to over-eat in an attempt to supplement them by snacking. Bags of potato chips, mounds of cheese, full fat yogurt products, and bottles of soda ARE NOT healthy alternatives to lean meat. Eating tons of these foods certainly will not help with dieting or healthy eating. It is much better for everyone involved to actually have a HEALTHY lifestyle. Watch foods with saturated fat or high percentages of fat, get a balanced meal (with protein, veggies, and some carbs) three times a day with healthy snacks in between, make sure to get at least 30 - 60 minutes of exercise daily, and monitor sweets, sodas, and juice drinks while drinking PLENTY of water. MOST importantly make sure your child is getting the correct foods and calorie amounts correct for him or her as based on the food pyramid and their age. http://www.mypyramid.gov/
Now granted I understand MANY of the vegans and vegetarians in the world follow such practice due to their religion and I have no problem with that. I do however have a serious issue with people who put their childrens lives in danger because of ignorance. Case in point, a baby boy died in May of 2004 after his parents fed him soy milk and apple juice and that was about all.. The baby was 6 weeks old and weighed only 3 1/2 pounds when he died of starvation. You can look it up on google, just type in "baby death vegans". The parents were found guilty of several counts and sentenced to life in prison in 2007. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18574603/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/
Just because you do it for yourself, it doesn't mean you should do it for your children.
Without lean meats, children have the options of dairy (if they have not taken the vegan route which allows NO animal products what-so-ever) eggs, and legumes as their protien sources. Sure you can receive partial proteins from these sources, however they do not provide complete proteins which our bodies need to make essential amino acids needed for brain, eye, bone, and overall body health (children need all of these things to grow, I have a significant example of this for later). If our bodies are craving certain proteins we are more likely to over-eat in an attempt to supplement them by snacking. Bags of potato chips, mounds of cheese, full fat yogurt products, and bottles of soda ARE NOT healthy alternatives to lean meat. Eating tons of these foods certainly will not help with dieting or healthy eating. It is much better for everyone involved to actually have a HEALTHY lifestyle. Watch foods with saturated fat or high percentages of fat, get a balanced meal (with protein, veggies, and some carbs) three times a day with healthy snacks in between, make sure to get at least 30 - 60 minutes of exercise daily, and monitor sweets, sodas, and juice drinks while drinking PLENTY of water. MOST importantly make sure your child is getting the correct foods and calorie amounts correct for him or her as based on the food pyramid and their age. http://www.mypyramid.gov/
Now granted I understand MANY of the vegans and vegetarians in the world follow such practice due to their religion and I have no problem with that. I do however have a serious issue with people who put their childrens lives in danger because of ignorance. Case in point, a baby boy died in May of 2004 after his parents fed him soy milk and apple juice and that was about all.. The baby was 6 weeks old and weighed only 3 1/2 pounds when he died of starvation. You can look it up on google, just type in "baby death vegans". The parents were found guilty of several counts and sentenced to life in prison in 2007. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18574603/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/
Just because you do it for yourself, it doesn't mean you should do it for your children.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Mommy's best stress relief...NOT a day at the spa!
I am talking about ORGASMS. A bit scary for new moms and even repeat moms, sometimes females in general are terrified of the big "O", but I can assure you there is NOTHING wrong with a healthy sexual appetite. Orgasms are an important part of life. We wouldn't create new human lives if it didn't feel good right? So why do so many women have such a hard time enjoying themselves in the bedroom reguardless of being with a partner or without? Orgasms release endorphins and hormones that give the human body a calm sense of euphoria and relaxation hence STRESS RELIEF. Not a bad thing in my opinion.
I am not neccessarily speaking of sex. Sex although fun, enjoyable, and intimate with your partner (or partners if you are not a one man/woman being) is WORK. It takes time and effort to plan the encounter, and many mommys (and daddys) just dont have the luxury of either (especially with a teething 6 month old). Instead, I suggest a healthy collection of adult toys. Toys that range from simple bullets to elaborate rabbit vibrators can be valuable tools for a quick and relaxing fix. Yes I said fix...a rush of endorphins surging through your system can relax all of your muscles in a few seconds, something definitly worth doing at the end of a busy day. It also only takes a few min with very little planning. Frankly I know numerous men who jerk off every night to help themselves get to sleep. It has NOTHING to do with their partners, intimacy, or the porn they might be watching, it is simply a stress reliever so they can get a good nights rest and if it helps me too I am going to do it.
So why not learn to explore your own body and learn what turns you on and what feels good? It will help you as a parent and as a partner.
I am not neccessarily speaking of sex. Sex although fun, enjoyable, and intimate with your partner (or partners if you are not a one man/woman being) is WORK. It takes time and effort to plan the encounter, and many mommys (and daddys) just dont have the luxury of either (especially with a teething 6 month old). Instead, I suggest a healthy collection of adult toys. Toys that range from simple bullets to elaborate rabbit vibrators can be valuable tools for a quick and relaxing fix. Yes I said fix...a rush of endorphins surging through your system can relax all of your muscles in a few seconds, something definitly worth doing at the end of a busy day. It also only takes a few min with very little planning. Frankly I know numerous men who jerk off every night to help themselves get to sleep. It has NOTHING to do with their partners, intimacy, or the porn they might be watching, it is simply a stress reliever so they can get a good nights rest and if it helps me too I am going to do it.
So why not learn to explore your own body and learn what turns you on and what feels good? It will help you as a parent and as a partner.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Welcome to Blogging...I just sold my soul...
I admit I am not the most computer savvy person in the world. Thankfully technology has made it so idiot proof that an 80 year old grandpa from back-woods Montana can post a blog. Well I am not an 80 year old grandpa nor an idiot so that, right off the bat, means I am off to a slow start ;-).
Anyway to introduce myself I am Momma Moose. I am a busy, often opinionated, somewhat soft spoken (keep in mind I said somewhat) mother of 3 who is frankly, not your typical "mommy". I am myself, me, and if you don't like what I have to say, don't listen.
So many attitudes and stereotypes exsist on motherhood, sexuality, child rearing, etc etc and it's time to change some of them. I am a young mother, but that doesn't automatically make me a bad mother. Nor does it mean that I must throw fun, sex, and drinking out the window. It also doesn't mean that I must become obsessed with raising my children with the 3R's (right, religious, reserved) as society has often pushed. I am not a perfect parent (and if you think you are you must be doing something wrong). I am still learning from my mistakes and continue to grow as a mother every day.
I hope this intrigues and enlightens some people to read and respond to this blog...I look forward to posting in the future.
Anyway to introduce myself I am Momma Moose. I am a busy, often opinionated, somewhat soft spoken (keep in mind I said somewhat) mother of 3 who is frankly, not your typical "mommy". I am myself, me, and if you don't like what I have to say, don't listen.
So many attitudes and stereotypes exsist on motherhood, sexuality, child rearing, etc etc and it's time to change some of them. I am a young mother, but that doesn't automatically make me a bad mother. Nor does it mean that I must throw fun, sex, and drinking out the window. It also doesn't mean that I must become obsessed with raising my children with the 3R's (right, religious, reserved) as society has often pushed. I am not a perfect parent (and if you think you are you must be doing something wrong). I am still learning from my mistakes and continue to grow as a mother every day.
I hope this intrigues and enlightens some people to read and respond to this blog...I look forward to posting in the future.
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