In a safe setting, use words of affirmation, like, "That was so great, you're making me feel so wonderful when you...", "I really liked it when you...", or, "Please let me taste your tongue", "Did you like that as much as I did?" Talk about everything from the emotions that the two of you are feeling to the small things that you may think don't matter. For example, if you are more comfortable kissing with music then let him know. Once you've talked about french kissing enough, don't be afraid to ask him what feels good and expect the same. Keep on practicing and have fun. If you do something wrong or somewhat embarrassing laugh it off and continue, and soon kissing will be fun.

Summary: Stay positive and support each other. Remember that communication in a relationship is the most important thing. Experiment with him. Enjoy your kissing!

If you have a child or teen who is regularly online, you want to make sure that they follow basic safety guidelines. Set clear rules for your child's online activities. Then, clearly communicate these boundaries to your teen. Make a "no delete" rule. Tell your child not to clear their search history or cache. From time to time, check to see what they've been looking at. Set a time limit. For example, allow your child to be online in the evening, but make sure they disconnect by 9 p.m. Be aware of who their "friends" are. Make sure your teen can clearly explain who they are interacting with. Sometimes boundaries aren't enough. You can use technology to help keep your family members safe. Consider purchasing security software to install on all family computers. These programs can send alerts when someone tries to access questionable sites. Safety software can also record all online activity, so you can tell with certainty which sites your child has visited. Some programs can also prevent new windows from opening. This can help keep you and your family from accidentally stumbling into dangerous territory. Make certain that everyone in your household knows how to protect personal information. Hold a family meeting and talk about specific information that should never be shared online. Caution family members against sharing: Your home address Phone numbers Personal e-mail addresses Locations of schools Any details about physical appearance One of the best ways to stay safe is to avoid going into a private chat room. If someone asks you (or your child) to leave the group chat, consider this a warning sign. Inappropriate comments are most often made in private rooms. Leave a chat immediately if you feel uncomfortable. Teach your family members to do the same. If asked to go in a private chat room, you can say, "No, thanks. I'm cool hanging here with the group." Go with your gut. If something feels "off", you need to do something or say something. If your instincts tell you that you are dealing with a predator, cut off contact immediately. Tell your parents or a friend about your suspicions. This is good advice for parents, too. If your instincts tell you that your child is dealing with a predator, don't ignore the feeling. Talk to your child immediately, and investigate your suspicions.

Summary: Set boundaries. Purchase safety software. Guard your privacy. Avoid chat rooms. Listen to your instincts.

The best way to prevent tattoo scarring and blowouts is by using an experienced tattoo artist. Make sure that you do your research before you get a tattoo. Search through the portfolio of potential tattoo artists, or ask a friend for a referral. Even experienced tattoo artists can cause blowouts when they are working on thin skin. If you are worried about tattoo blowout, do not get a tattoo on your ankle or chest. This skin is close to the bone and makes a blowout more likely. Blowouts can also be worsened, if you stretch, twist, or pull your skin immediately following a tattoo. For instance, you may unintentionally cause the ink to disperse into the wrong layers of skin. Do not make any sudden twists or pulls until the tattoo is completely healed.

Summary: Use an experienced tattoo artist. Avoid getting a tattoo on extremely thin skin. Do not stretch, pull, or twist skin after getting a tattoo.

As simple as it may sound, sometimes it can be difficult to tell whether someone is being rude, playfully teasing in a friendly manner, or something else. Learning to recognize rudeness will help you deal with it in a prompt way that minimizes the emotional damage done. Some things to look for include: Yelling and other violent gestures, such as knocking something out of your hand. Not having or showing concern or respect for your rights and feelings. Relating to sex or other body functions in a way that offends others. Some behavior may go beyond the boundaries of what is considered rude. In those cases, consider if you are being verbally abused. Do you feel like you are continuously walking on eggshells? Are you the brunt of jokes that make you feel bad? Is your self-esteem spiraling down?. If so, consider filing a complaint with human resources if the person is a co-worker or leaving them if this person is a relationship partner. There are multiple reasons why someone might be rude to you, beyond simply retaliating for something you did. Understanding why people engage in rude behaviors will help you gain a broader perspective and respond with more awareness and less compulsion. A person may perform "downward comparisons" to feel better about themselves. This is a social positioning tactic where if they feel like she can bully you with rudeness and insults, it will make them feel more powerful in comparison. Obviously this comes from a sense of insecurity rather than confidence. Research suggests that sometimes a person will project things they don't want to admit about themselves on to other people. For instance, if she thinks she is physically unattractive deep down, she might go around telling other people they are ugly. This temporarily passes the problem on to others. A person may also respond with rudeness when they feel threatened. You don't always need to actually threaten them; they may feel threatened simply by being in your presence, if you are confident or have other desirable qualities. Ask yourself what might compel this person in particular to approach you in the way they are doing. Maybe this person never learned manners? Or maybe they feel intimidated or scared or is upset about something completely unrelated to you? Think about your recent interactions and see if you can come up with a possible reason, which will help you respond appropriately. If the person is a co-worker, did you forget to do something that was then passed on to them? If the person is a family member, did you take someone else's side in an argument? The person could even be trying to help in a roundabout way, or want to connect but not know how. Maybe they upset you by accident, and didn't know they were being rude. If you need a good reason to stay away from rude people or defuse rudeness, take a look at the impact that rudeness has on you. Experiencing rudeness from others impairs everything from creativity and brainpower to how helpful we want to be to other people. Rudeness may seem like a small deal that can be easily overcome and recovered from, but the research tells a different story.
Summary: Learn to identify rude behavior. Learn about what causes rude behavior. Discover the underlying motivation. Educate yourself on the effects.