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<h3>Sexual stamina refers to how long a sexual partner can keep going while between the sheets.</h3>

<a href="http://www.pulselive.co.ke/opinion-blogs/low-libido-5-tips-to-improve-your-sex-drive-id5713193.html" id="36a0e6a4-f3bd-5522-8612-103948c60d71">Sexual endurance </a>can be achieved generally maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Regular exercise and a wholesome diet pretty much guarantee this.

A few things can also be done to help you last that much longer in bed.

Here are 5 simple ways to increase your stamina.

When you are closer to orgasm, squeeze right below the head of the penis to push the blood back down and avoid ejaculation.

2. Change your masturbation routine

How and where you masturbate may affect how long you last. Some experts recommend that if you want to last longer during sex, masturbate where you're likely to have sex.

3. Involve your partner

Staving off an orgasm helps men last longer. Your partner can help with that and including her will also make the mutual release feel all the more amazing.

4. Check for depression or stress

Sometimes you may be unable to maintain an erection or even fail to get one due to stress or mental anguish. Should this be the case, consult a medical professional.

5. Keep going even after the big bang

Sex shouldn't have to stop after the orgasm. Post-coital activities such as extended foreplay after the fact or various touches can help prepare for another round in the near future.

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<h3>Premature menopause refers to menopause happening before the age of 40.</h3>

Below are some things that you may need to understand about the condition including the causes, effects, symptoms, prevention measures and treatment.

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1. Causes of premature menopause

Premature menopause can be caused by premature ovarian failure.

Damage to the ovaries due to chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

2. Symptoms of premature menopause

3. Can it be treated?

There are no existing treatments for premature menopause. However, hormone therapy is available to alleviate the symptoms of premature menopause.

4. What are the effects of premature menopause?

It reduces the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

It increases damage caused by aging, therefore meaning your body ages faster.

It increases risk of heart disease.

It increases risk of osteoporosis.

5. Are there any lifestyle decisions that can be made to reduce the occurrence of early menopause?

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Some lifestyle choices increase the chances of early menopause occurring, such as excessively consuming alcohol, smoking. Taking reasonable precautions to live a healthy lifestyle can reduce the chances of early menopause.

8 in 10 women at menopause get mood swings, says expert

This includes what you can do to prevent it.

5 things you need to know about premature menopause

<h1>Health nuts have a whole new fad to pursue and this one is a bit creepy.</h1>

Cockroach milk, which is comprised of the nutrient-rich milk crystals found inside the Pacific Beetle cockroach, is said to be one of the most nourishing and highly caloric substances on the planet.

The Pacific Beetle cockroach is said to use the protein crystals as food for cockroach infants.

New research suggests that it has four times as much proteins as cow milk contains amino acids that promote cell growth, lipids and sugars.

However, experts say that the milk contains growth hormones which may cause acne in some individuals.

The high sugar levels may also cause accelerated ageing of the skin.

The protein and fat may lead to healthier hair and nails since they are vital components of the two.

Source:<a href="" id="d4b2f4aa-6ccd-5c88-9541-6e6f61bbb0e2"> </a>

Who knew insects had milk?

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<h3>Going to bed early has a surprising number of benefits.</h3>

For night owls, the idea of going back to bed is simply unimaginable.

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Here are a few benefits of being a night owl.

1. Creativity and originality

People who stay up late have been shown to produce more creativity.

2. They can work for longer

People who are up and running in the morning are prone to tire easier.

Night owls have been shown to exhibit more intellect than their counterparts.

Night owls may have to endure the day but they get a burst of energy in the evening. Therefore appearing to be able to do more in the course of a day.

Night owls have more time to destress in their day.

Shot of a young businessman using a laptop during a late night at work

Team night shift.

5 satisfying advantages of staying up late

<h3>Appendicitis is a condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed and filled with pus, causing pain.</h3>

It is common among teenagers and people in their early 20s.

If not treated, it can lead to rapturing of the appendix which can be life-threatening.

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It is usually the first appendicitis symptom. The pain is generally located around the belly button. The pain sometimes moves to the lower right side of the abdomen.

The pain can also occur when coughing or when bumped.

The pain intensifies in a matter of hours.

2. Increase pain when using the toilet

Patients will complain about pain when peeing or even when experiencing diarrhea. This is especially if the appendix is positioned in the lower right abdomen.

3. Nausea and vomiting

The sensation of wanting to vomit along with a loss of appetite is another sign. If the sharp pains are accompanied by this, you should consult a doctor immediately.

Fever is usually a sign of infection. The combination of hot and cold, combined with the stomach pain is a warning sign of appendicitis.

5. Difficulty moving

Due to the pain, patients may find it cumbersome to move. Experts advise against moving around.

What happens if you have appendicitis when pregnant?

If you experience these, you should see a doctor immediately.

5 warning signs of appendicitis to watch out for

<h1>KFCB Boss Ezekiel Mutua has recently come under fire over publishing filming license regulations that many term "archaic" and "backward" including Nairobi Senator, Sakaja Johnson.</h1>

Shortly after the Senator responded to criticism of his own stating that he has implemented more legislation for the youth than any other senator, Kenyans on Twitter brought to his attention the new regulations the KFCB boss has put forward.

According to the new rules, any Kenyans planning to film anything for public consumption are required to purchase a filming license. This includes social media and other internet videos.

The rules have been considered stifling to creativity and a form of censorship to prevent young people from generating content.

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The Nairobi senator stated, "We shall repeal it. The creative industry is a much needed economic frontier for job creation. Such backward legislation is an unnecessary encumbrance."

Mutua tried to explain that the new law does not affect any videos posted on Youtube or Facebook but this is contradictory to what their social media spokesperson explained to concerned users.

Following the furore, Kenyans have called for the disbandment of KFCB and ousting of Ezekiel Mutua.

The hashtags #<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DisbandKFCB?src=hash" id="cb57aa05-beb0-5e52-856e-8316537240cf">DisbandKFCB</a>and #<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KFCBGoneTooFar?src=hash" id="f4268c44-e82e-5b7c-9ead-64fd9a8046ed">KFCBGoneTooFar </a>have been trending on Twitter after it was announced that film makers will be required to acquire licenses by May 28th.

The Nairobi Senator has summoned the self-proclaimed moral policeman to The Senate.

Sakaja stated, "I have summoned them to the Senate next week together with other stakeholders so that we can agree on how to support the Creative Industry."

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Ezekiel Mutua summoned to The Senate after controversial filming law

<h3>Heartburn refers to that uncomfortable feeling in your chest or bitter taste in the back of your mouth. It is usually caused by acid reflux.</h3>

Some foods exacerbate the situation making the burning feeling even worse. While some like spicy foods and lemons can be obvious to avoid in the event of heart burn, some aren't.

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1. Drinks with caffeine

Tea, coffee or cola sodas can increase heartburn. They do this by causing the lower oesophageal sphincter to not close properly making stomach content leak back into the gullet. The backflow from the acid leads to heartburn.

This is because pizza has many foods on it that make heartburn worse. Tomato sauce is acidic, cheese contains a lot of fat and this causes the stomach to slow down while emptying.

Peppermint has the same effect on the oesophagus as caffeine.

Only low fat milk can help with heart burn. The mix of stomach juice and milk can cause an uncomfortable burning feeling because they take the longest time to leave the stomach.

Creamy ingredients like milk, cheese, or sour cream increase heart burn.

Yes, even milk.

Eating these foods may worsen your heartburn

<h1>Sometimes turning your diet around isnt helping you lose weight the way youre planning to.</h1>

In some instances, you maintain the weight or even gain extra weight.

This could be because you are having different habits that are leading you to keep or add weight.

Here are 5 habits that could be making you gain weight even when you're trying to lose it.

1. Too much avocado

An entire avocado contains 322 calories and close to 30 grams of fat. This is already 45% of the recommended daily allowance of fats. Eating too much of avocados can easily lead to weight gain.

2. You nibble a lot

You lie to yourself that nibbling on a friend's fries or taking pieces of cookies won't amount to much in your daily calorie intake. It does.

3. You are too friendly with condiments

Butter, ketchup, mayo all have added sugars or fats that will tweak your diet and lead to weight gain. Always ask for sauces on the side when ordering meals.

4. You are too friendly with alcohol

You think taking alcohol in moderation will help with your weight loss. And to counteract the amount of alcohol consumed in one sitting, you take cocktails instead. But cocktails are made with high calorie drinks such as juice or soda.

5. You're nuts for <a href="" id="92d4642f-9066-5ed8-9ab8-34e9d7cf0f7f">njugu</a>

Nuts are highly nutritious. They contain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Eating too many of them can easily lead to weight gain.

Inexplicable weight gain explained.

5 habits you didn't know were making you gain weight

<h1>Governor Mike Sonkos delay in appointing chief officers have brought critical services within City Hall to a halt.</h1>

The names of the officials were approved by the county assembly over two weeks ago.

This comes after Sonko's surprise nomination of Miguna Miguna as deputy governor.

He has been facing constant criticism over the poor state of Nairobi's roads, security and increasing cost of living.

According to The Star, Public Appointments (County Assemblies Approval) Act, 2014 requires a governor to appoint the nominees within seven days from date of assembly approval.

MCAs approved 20 out of the 22 chief officer nominees on May 4.

Chief officers are like permanent secretaries in a ministry.

The governor is expected to issue appointment letters of the approved nominees through the county secretary within days of the MCAs approval.

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County Public Service board chairman Philip Kungu said, "We hope the letters will be ready in the next three to four days...but, this is the work of the governor, not us."

The approved nominees were called for a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday but the meeting did not take place after the guests were told Sonko was meeting the president on the Nairobi regeneration project.

"We have not received any communication since Tuesday and we now don't know what is happening," a nominee said.

The names of the approved nominees are:

Pauline Kahiga (Urban Renewal and Housing)

Winfred Wangoi (Economic Planning)

Mohamed Abdi (Livestock and Fisheries)

Fredrick Nzioki (Commerce and Trade)

Trouble in City Hall.

City Hall operations grind to a halt after Sonko's latest move

<h1>This May is Mental Health Awareness Month.</h1>

Every other week, news reaches friends and family of a deceased loved one and there is always the jarring discovery that s/he took his/her life.

In the fog of grief, it's always unable to clearly understand what could have gone wrong.

For others they are always left wondering what they could have done differently. What they missed. What they did wrong.

Mental health is a subject that is never really adequately covered.

Sometimes, your loved ones are going through things you couldn't understand or weren't aware of. For others, they are engulfed in a daily battle with mental demons you can scarcely imagine.

Before things ever get too difficult for your friend, your spouse or your family member- know what to look for.

Here are a few signs of depression.

1. Loss of interest

Also known as anhedonia, it is a complete lack of interest in things that used to make them excited. They have no zeal, no anticipation, they feel as thought they have nothing to look forward to. Nothing worth putting time in.

2. Troubled sleep

Depression can often manifest as insomnia. Your friend may be struggling to sleep or even sleeping for extended bouts of time and this is something they are unlikely to do.

People with depression can either eat too much or too little.

They get easily aggravated and struggle to make it through the day.

5. Suicidal ideation

They often think about or plan suicide. People with a history of mental illness will often think about suicide. They may not always carry it through. But you can tell with social media posts that have many subliminal messages to do with ending life or moving on to a better place or letting go.

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6. Feeling trapped

7. Consuming more rugs and alcohol than usual

8. Talking about shame, guilt or revenge

9. Increased isolation

10. Talking about being a burden to others.

For any people struggling, you are never alone.

Reach out to your loved ones when you see these signs.

10 signs to tell if your loved one is depressed

<h1>Are you a man? Do you regularly ejaculate? Did you know that you can tell your health status from your semen?</h1>

The look, consistency, and smell of semen can tell you various things about the state of your body.

Semen contains sperm (the baby making swimmers), enzymes, vitamin C, calcium, protein, sodium, zinc and fructose sugar.

All of these can be a good indicator as to whether you're ok or not.

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These are what different looks, textures and smells of your semen mean.

1. Bleachy smell, jelly like consistency and white/greyish colour

This is the appearance of healthy semen.

2. Brown/ red colour

This could be due to a burst blood vessel in the vesiscles.

It is no course to worry but if it persists for more than a day or two it could be a sign of cancer, infection or trauma.

3. Yellow or green colour

This could be a sign of a sexually transmitted infection.

This could be because of a repeated orgasm. In middle-aged or older men who have undergone prostate surgery, radiotherapy it could be a sign of retrograde ejaculation

This could be an indication of low sperm count. It can be caused by hormone imbalance, infection by STIs such as gonorhhea, tumours, or swelling of veins in the testicles.

Semen as a sign of health

The different things your semen indicates about your health

<h3>A new report from the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention has released a report that shows swimming pools are responsible for some water borne illnesses.</h3>

Between 2004 and 2014, the Center recorded 493 outbreaks related to treated recreational water in the US.

These outbreaks led to more than 27,000 illnesses and eight deaths.

In 30% of the outbreaks, the causes could be traced back to public pools, bath tubs and spas.

Majority of the illnesses were due to microorganisms that cause disease while the rest were caused by the chemicals in the pools.

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Cryptosporidium which causes diarrhea, was responsible for 212 outbreaks and more than 21,700 illnesses over the 14 years. It can survive in properly maintained and chlorinated pools

It is spread when a swimmer who has diarrhea putting others at risk of swallowing contaminated water.

Legionella which causes a pneumonia like illness called Legionnaires' Disease. The pathogen is found in hot tubs or spas that haven't been disinfected properly. Six of the eight deaths were caused by legionella.

Pseudomonas which causes blockage in the ear, also causes a rash.

Hotels, water parks and pools can prevent spread of legionella and pseudomonas, it is up to swimmers to prevent the spread of cryptosporidium.

Source:<a href="http://time.com/5280710/hotel-pools-spread-disease/" id="5e2de328-77ee-5970-a16c-2d1bef196c96"> </a>

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Researchers at the VU University Medical Center analyzed 17 studies that investigated the effects of job related physical activities.

193,000 men were studied who had varying degrees of physicality in their jobs.

Those who were the most physically active on the job had an 18% higher risk of dying early compared to people with less active occupations.

This is to be differentiated from leisurely physical activity or deskercises.

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