If you are sexually active with your female partner, you may have discussions around birth control and preventing pregnancy. Avoid making decisions for your partner about how she can manage her reproductive system. Support her if she decides to go on birth control or another birth control method. This also extends to abortions and terminating a pregnancy. If you and your partner have an unplanned pregnancy, you can have a discussion with her about the options. But if she decides to have an abortion, as a feminist, it is important that you support her decision. Likewise, if she decides that she wants to have the child, that is her decision and you cannot tell her otherwise. Ultimately, it is her body and she has the right to decide how her body is used. It can be easy to fall into gender stereotypes, especially in heterosexual relationships. But the gendered notion of women in the kitchen, cooking and cleaning, and men in the workplace, bringing home the bacon, are outdated and based on gender bias. As the man in the relationship, be willing to do 50% of the housework, whether this is cleaning, cooking, or gardening. Try to split the housework between the two of you so there is not an imbalance in your relationship. If you and your partner both work, support your partner when she pursues a big account or client at work. Encourage her to take on a leadership role in her job and in other areas of her life. This shows that you are not threatened by her ambition and determination, and that you do not buy into the stereotypical notion that only men can be leaders and achieve professional success. You should also take responsibility for roles in your relationship that may not be typically perceived as "male". This could be doing 50% of the emotional work in the relationship, such as talking about your feelings, your thoughts, and your needs. This could also be actively listening to your partner and responding to her needs. Sex is another area where stereotypical gender roles can come into effect, leading to an imbalance in your sexual relationship with your partner. Talk to your female sexual partner about what she enjoys in bed and how you can please her. Respond to her needs in the same ways she responds to yours. Avoid being the dominate one or the aggressor in the relationship. Instead, focus on maintaining a balance between you and your partner. This will create a sexual relationship that is based on mutual respect and mutual enjoyment. If you are close to your female siblings or have a daughter or a young niece, teach them about the value of feminism. This could mean talking about feminist ideas with them on a regular basis or passing along feminist reading material. Rather than "mansplain" feminism to your female peers, focus on discussing the importance of feminism with them and reinforcing the need for feminism in our society. Put your feminism into action by marching in solidarity with women's right on International Women's Day, or by taking part in rallies for missing and murdered women in your city or area. You can also passionately engage in feminist issues online by joining forums and feminist groups. Once you join women's rights groups, it is important that you participate in the conversation using active listening and take a supporting role. Check your privilege and get involved in an open and engaged way.
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One-sentence summary -- Support your female partner's decisions about her body. Avoid reinforcing gender stereotypes in your relationship. Discuss expectations around sex with your female sexual partner. Support feminist ideas when you are around young women. Display passion and engagement in women's rights.

Diamonds are cubic, while other similar stones like quartz are hexagonal. Look down at the point of the crystal and count the number of sides. If there are 4 sides, there's a possibility the crystal is a diamond. If there are 6 sides, it means that it's likely a quartz crystal. The visual test is a quick way to rule out other gemstones but is not a definitive test. If you see 4 sides in the crystal, use additional methods to verify that it is, in fact, a diamond. Corundum is another kind of crystal that's slightly less hard than a diamond. Purchase a cheap piece of corundum or buy a mineral testing kit that includes corundum. Hold the corundum firmly against a table and scrape the suspected diamond against the corundum. If it creates a visible scratch, the crystal is a diamond. If it doesn't create a scratch, then it is a different mineral. The Mohs Hardness Scale scientifically rates crystals by hardness. Diamonds are a 10 on the scale while corundum is rated a 9. This is why it creates a scratch when you rub the two crystals together. You can purchase a diamond tester online. Check the device to see if it has a full battery by making sure that the green light is on. Then, press the tip of the tester against the suspected diamond. If it makes a noise and lights up, the mineral is a diamond. If it doesn't, then it is a different kind of gemstone. Diamond testers use thermal and electric conductivity to determine whether your gemstone is a diamond. Cheaper diamond testing devices may not be as accurate as more expensive models. #*Read customer reviews before you make your purchase.
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One-sentence summary -- Look down at the top of the crystal and count the sides. Scrape the crystal against a piece of corundum. Use a diamond tester instead of using a scratch test.

If the arrangement you chose will permit some of the background to show through, you need to make sure that the background you choose fits your theme. Plain colors work well for most occasions and themes, but you should make sure that the color works well. You can use holiday or seasonal colors for seasonal collages. Alternatively, if a certain color runs through the majority of your photos, you can choose a coordinating shade of that same color.
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One-sentence summary -- Choose a fitting background.

Most types of waterproof wax come in a plastic container or tin. Dip a clean rag into the waterproof wax and massage the wax into all of the exterior leather surfaces of the boot. Work the rag in a circular motion, and fully rub the wax into one section of the leather before moving on to the next. Apply waterproof wax to the boots once a year. Waterproof wax will seal the boot leather for many months. Waterproof spray comes in an aerosol can and can be sprayed directly onto the boot leather. It can be applied more quickly than wax, so opt for a spray if you don't have much time to spend waterproofing your boots. Waterproof sprays may not need to be rubbed into the leather at all. Consult the directions on the packaging. The disadvantage of waterproof sprays is that they do not soak into the leather as well as a wax. Consequently, a spray will need to be applied several times during the course of a single winter. Whether you apply a waterproofing wax or a spray, you'll need to give the leather time to absorb the chemicals and dry before wearing the boots. Air dry the boots until all of the wax has been absorbed and the leather is completely dry to the touch. Place the boots in the path of a fan to speed up the drying process. The tongue should be propped open, and the fan should blow room temperature air on the boots. Never use a blow-dryer to dry the boots. The sudden application of heat can crack the leather.
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Apply a waterproof wax to the boot leather. Consider a waterproof spray instead if you're in a hurry. Let the boots dry before wearing them.