The Brunette Diaries

Signs Of Low Testosterone In Men You Shouldn’t Ignore

Testosterone is a hormone produced by the human body. It is mainly produced in the testicles of men and makes them, well… men. It plays an important role in the production of sperm, libido, fat management, muscle strength, etc. However, its production rate decreases as men age.

Here are a few signs that indicate low testosterone in men.

Fatigue

Testosterone helps maintain the energy levels in your body. So, if you’re feeling really drained out by lunch time or you just don’t have the zeal to go through the rest of the day, there’s a possibility that your testosterone levels are low.

Also Read: Foods You Gotta Eat For Stronger Erections

Erectile Dysfunction

It doesn’t just help in stimulating the sex drive, but also helps in achieving an erection. Not technically, but it stimulates nitric oxide that helps trigger an erection. So, if you don’t have spontaneous erections while asleep or it is difficult to get your wand up, it’s because of the low testosterone.

Low Semen Volume

Semen is the white liquid that aids the motility of sperms. Low testosterone levels usually lead to low semen volume. Basically, the more testosterone a man has, the more semen he tends to produce.

Also Read: 5 Foods That Increase Your Sperm Count

Difficulty In Falling Asleep

Low testosterone levels generally cause insomnia and sleep apnea. Even though it is not obstructive sleep apnea, it causes lack of sleep to some level. The person tends to get irritated due to the lack of sleep. Lack of sleep can also lead to high blood pressure, so you might wanna get a check-up done soon.

Hair Loss

Aging generally causes men to lose body and facial hair; balding itself is a very common trait of growing older in age. However, it’s not just the age factor that leads to balding and hair loss; it could also be the low T levels in your body.

Also Read: 10 Foods That Will Help You Fight Against Erectile Dysfunction

If you’re experiencing any of these problems, it’s best if you visit a doc and accelerate your sex life.

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Tips To Improve Sperm Health For All Aspiring Daddies

When a couple begins with the entire family planning thing, usually only the women are told to eat healthy and take more care of themselves. What people fail to realise is that the men in the relationship also need to up their health game. We list tips that go a long way in improving sperm health, volume, and count. So, all you aspiring fathers… start taking notes right away.

Also Read: Signs Of Low Testosterone In Men You Shouldn’t Ignore

Foods

– A cup of low-fat yoghurt is one of the best sources of zinc. Spice it up a hint of chaat masala and enjoy a bowl after lunch or dinner every day.

– Can’t miss your mid-meal snack of boiled chickpeas? Now you have one more reason to love it!

– Ditch your fave drink for orange juice. And it’s not just the juice that’s nutritious; consuming the whole fruit will also take you a step forward towards fatherhood.

– We’d advise you to fall in love with your greens, at least until you become a father. Toss them into a salad or drink them up in the form of a smoothie, we leave that to you.

– Cashew nuts should be your snack love, since every 100 gms offers around 5.5 mg of zinc.

– Not only do the amino acids present in dark chocolate increase semen volume but they also improve the intensity of your orgasms. Need more reason?

Also Read: Foods You Gotta Eat For Stronger Erections

– Eggs are believed to prevent sperm cells from the harmful effects of free radicals, which may kill sperm. Time to bring out the egg-lover in you!

– Garlic contains a compound called allicin which improves blood flow to the male sexual organs, increasing sperm production and semen volume. Wives, keep this in mind!

Stop With These Habits

– Quit drugs, smoking, and alcohol. You don’t need any more reason to do it!

– High temperatures have a negative effect on the entire process of sperm production. So, give that relaxing hot shower a miss.

– Lastly, stay away from clothes that are too tight near the crotch. Also, opt for cotton instead of synthetic.

All set to become a daddy? 🙂

Also Read: 10 Foods That Will Help You Fight Against Erectile Dysfunction

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Guys, Here’s Why Being Friendzoned Is Good For You

Men have complained since the beginning of time about being friendzoned by the girl they like. Well, while their concern is not completely wrong, men completely miss out the amazing advantages they get in the process! Dudes, being friendzoned is not really bad for you! There’s a brilliant path lying ahead in front of you, and it’s high time you know why this is also a total win for you. The points I’m about to put forth will definitely change the way you’re gonna look at this. So, please read the whole thing before you come to kill me!

Also Read: How To Initiate Sex The Right Way!

When It’s A Sure No, You Can Move On!

In most cases, you keep pursuing because you don’t know what the scene is. If the ‘no’ from her is pretty obvious, you know it’s time to look at the other fish in the sea! Knowing that things are not gonna happen gives you a feeling of freedom and peace; so just hang in there, for there is some woman willing to take things ahead with someone like you!

Netflix And Chill – Literally

While you may have lost a prospect, you have gained a new girl best friend, boys. When you want to have a beer, watch a shady film and just laze around, she’s going to be the perfect company! There are a few things that are best shared with a friend from the opposite sex, and this woman, my friends, could be that buddy you need!

You’ve Got Yourself A Wing Woman!

She probably knows you well, and can also help you find a girl! If you both are close enough, you’ll even get to hang out with her gang and even hit on a couple of women, while she puts in a nice word out about you!

You Don’t Have To Fake It Anymore

Now that you know she’s not gonna be with you, you can stop faking that stuff you were doing to woo her! 😛 No more faking about liking that romantic comedy you hated, or even about liking that dish she likes! To put it in simple words, you finally get to be yourself without being judged.

Also Read: How To Make The First Move On The Girl You Like

You’re Not Left Hanging

Guys, in spite of all your resentment or sadness, you’ve got to appreciate one thing – she made her feelings clear, instead of toying around with you. Such a person will always be honest with you and genuinely care about you, even though her feelings towards you may be platonic.

Also Read: 10 Foods That Will Help You Fight Against Erectile Dysfunction

So, if you’ve been friendzoned, stop sulking and be happy that you’ve got someone really amazing around you!

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8 Things That Women Find Attractive In Men

All women love a guy who has a great personality and a beautiful heart, but at first glance it’s looks that attract. Girls judge guys within a fraction of second on the basis of how they look. While the list of things women like is actually long, different women have different preferences. Here is a list of things that most women find attractive in men!

Also Read: 9 Basic Steps To Make A Girl Fall For You

1. Facial Hair

A well kept beard can go a long way. From making you look dapper while wearing just a pair of denims and a basic t-shirt, to suave in a tux. Most of the women find guys with a beard tend to look mature and hence find it attractive. A good haircut is needed to compliment your beard. As much as women love man buns, messy Hair is a big NO!

2. Smile

Women like men who can smile, it shows that men have the potential to be expressive.

3. Eyes

These “windows to the soul” tell women whether or not a man laughs a lot, whether or not he’s kind or mean. And we all have our own favorite eye colors on the must-have ideal man list.

4. Smell

Men have no idea what a good perfume can do to women. Sport a good cologne and half your work is done.

Also Read: 8 Physical Features That Attract A Man Towards A Woman

5. Walk

A lousy walk is such a big turn off. Women like men who walk with poise, who stand with a good body posture. Men who walk with a sense of authority tends to be a big turn on for women.

6. Physique

As much as women like looking at muscular guys, they prefer to be with guys whose body is proportionate to their height.

7. Dressing Sense

First impressions are everything and one of the things women find attractive is a man who can dress well. Guys can look good even in t-shirts, it’s how they carry themselves. They need to know what to wear when. You just need to look clean and comfortable.

8. Voice

Women love men with deeper voices. Research states that when asked to pick men based on just their voice, women chose the guy with a heavier voice as they associate it with strength and authority which they find attractive.

Also Read: 6 Types Of Men To Avoid When You’re Looking For The One!

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Did You Know Addiction To TV May Halt Sperm Production By 35%?

PC: Menprovement

Bingeing on TV for more than 20 hours a week is linked with a reduction in sperm count by 35% as per a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, watching TV for more than 5 hours a day showed a significant drop in the levels of sperm count and testosterone levels in the body.

On the contrary, working in front of the computer did not affect the levels of testosterone or sperm count or had any other adverse effect. The reason may be linked to the fact that those who watch too much TV are less likely to exercise or eat healthily, the essential habits for maintaining fertility.

Watching excess TV is also attributable to eating high-calorie junk food and laziness. Moreover, canned or packaged foods, high-fat cheese products contain acidic additives that alter the pH level of the body. Along with the sedentary lifestyle, the chemical additives and acidic nature either harms the motility and shape of the sperm cells or lead to its death. Bisphenol A (BPA) is linked to lowering the semen quality and binge eating in front of TV are at four times the risk of lowering the sperm count, motility, and concentration

Says Dr. Sagarika Aggarwal, IVF Expert, Indira IVF hospital, New Delhi.

“According to the study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, sperm samples collected from 200 students all aged between 18 – 22 years for lab analysis showed a link between sedentary lifestyle and low sperm count. Binge-watchers had average sperm counts of 37 Mn per mL, as compared to 52 Mn per mL among those who hardly spend time in front of the TV. TV addicts were found to have 38% lower sperm count than those who had a less sedentary lifestyle. Moreover, the study showed a link between developing the risk of dying from a blood clot in the lungs due to fatal pulmonary embolism was raised by 45% with every hour of additional watching per day.”

“Though many studies suggest that 18 hours of average exercise a week could boost sperm quality, an excess that can still degrade its quality. Physically active men with at least 15 hours of moderate exercising or playing sports had sperm counts around 3/4th higher than those who were physically inactive,”

added Swati Mothe, Hyderabad based IVF Expert.

Sitting for hours together in front of the TV may be associated with warming lap. Sperm prefers cool conditions than the body temperature for sperm production and the hotter conditions may halt it. Over-exercising and binge-watching both stimulate the generation of free radicals in the body that leads to cell death and sperm being a cell also has 90% chances to die and significantly affect the reproductive health. It is advisable to do everything in moderation – be it the time spent in the gym or watching TV.

6 Types of Girlfriends You Might’ve Dated

People are different, their personalities are different. So it’s natural, every girl you’ve ever dated must be different than the other. How would you describe your ex, boys? Clingy one or an aggressive one? There are millions of girls out there but certain characteristics are followed by many. We’re here to tell you about those characteristics, types of women you may or may not have dated. So, here’s a list of types of girlfriends or just “friends” you’ve come across in your life.

1) The Clingy Chitra

You can’t go out anywhere without a hand always holding yours. She always wants to cuddle, she doesn’t understand the concept of “privacy”. She wants to know every detail of your day, where were you? What were you doing? When you’ll be back? Who’s that chick? And so on. You’ll always be bombarded with such questions and god help if you stammer even once.

2) The Sleeping Sneha

This girl won’t even bother if you’re out there cheating on her as long as she gets her good night’s sleep. She’s the female version of “Khumbkaran”. She will laugh on your face if you ever ask her out middle of the night and head back to her sleep!

3) The Emotional Emily

Everything’s like the end of the world for Emily. If you even raise your voice slightly, waterworks start IMMEDIATELY. She’s also likely to cry if you present her with her favorite flavor of soda. You can’t be too serious with this girl, you will always be pressured to keep her happy. And if you’re dating an Emily, never joke around her, NEVER. Trust us, it’ll backfire and you’ll end up making it up to her for the rest of the night.

4) The Motherly Maria

She may think she’s Mother Mary but in fact she may be like an strict mother who thinks she has a spoiled child. There’s having no fun around this woman. Anything can turn to a lecture or worse a living nightmare. You may end up with some spanking and we guarantee it won’t be kinky.

5) The Psycho Saylii

Beware of this one. She can be the most deadliest if she has to in order to find the password of your phone. She is always right no matter what, she’ll shred you to pieces if you ever forgot to tell her “I love you”. She is always jealous no matter what, you even joke about seeing other chicks, that’s it. Your death is inevitable.

6) The Wifey Wrenda

The perfect one you can’t wait to marry. She’s already a wife while you guys are dating. She gels up with your friends, is adventurous, can COOK and isn’t too possessive. She might just be the one who checks out other chicks with you for fun. She fun, independent but also mature. Gives you your space and doesn’t nag. While she’s perfect, she’s hard to find. And if you have one in your life, you’ve hit a jackpot boys. But sadly, she’s just a MYTH!

So guys, which one are you dating right now? 😉

Who should be the next Joker?

We all were thrilled with Heath Ledger‘s performance as Joker in “The Dark Knight“, later playing the same iconic role of villain was Jared Leto in “Suicide Squad“. Now, The Joker may be getting his own origin story, The Hangover director Todd Phillips is working on a movie about how the Joker became Gotham’s most terrifying criminal. The film will be a gritty crime drama set in the 1980s, and Martin Scorsese is in talks to have a to-be-determined role in the production.

The question that has got everyone wondering is, WHO WILL PLAY JOKER? The character is all sorts of psychotic criminal that needs an extraordinary actor to fill in the shoes or the benchmark set by the actors who played this character in previous times. We have list of names that we think will be perfect for this role and definitely do justice to it!

1) Bill Skarsgard

After his brilliant performance in the horror movie released in 2017, “It”, I think it’s safe to say that he seduced us with his acting skills even though he was playing the role of a clown. If anyone has seen the movie, it was pretty intense, just like the character of joker. Think Bill and Joker may mash well, who knows?

2) Willem Dafoe

Having made over one hundred films in his legendary career, Willem Dafoe is internationally respected for bringing versatility, boldness, and dare to some of the most iconic films of all time. Who better to play Joker than an actor who’s known for his bold roles he has played over the years!

3) Leonardo DiCaprio

Oscar winner Leonardo, our very own and favorite Jack Dawson, is, let’s face it, the BEST ACTOR of all time. Our love for Leo is beyond anything, for his acting in movies like The Revenant, Wolf Of The Wall Street, Inception, Shutter Island and many more. It will be really interesting to see Leo to play Joker out of all.

4) Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake has got the charm, he somewhat reminds us of Heath Ledger. He can bring a different kind of joker to the audiences, as he always does with all of his movies.

5) Johnny Depp

There are actors who play so many different character that we forget what they look like in real life, Johnny Depp is one of them. Edward, CAPTAIN Jack Sparrow, The mad hatter and recently playing the Grindelwald, he is always able to surprise us with his varied roles of character, it will be dearly fascinating to see what he will do or how will he portray the role of the great villain of all time, The Joker.

6) Jim Carrey

TORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 11: Jim Carrey from the film “Jim & Andy: the Great Beyond – the story of Jim Carrey & Andy Kaufman with a very special, contractually obligated mention of Tony Clifton” poses for a portrait during the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival at Intercontinental Hotel on September 11, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Maarten de Boer/Contour by Getty Images)

Once regular comedian who mesmerized his audience and transformed himself from TVs funny man to a Golden Globe-winning Hollywood actor, he knows how to transform himself, he is quite like water, shapes in any vessel or moreover in any character.

7) Tom Hiddleston

Playing the famous role of Loki from the Marvel world, he is best known for his charms. Something that Heath Ledger brought to the character of Joker. He already plays a role of a villain, so we’d say it would be easy for him to grasp the traits of Joker.

8) Matthew McConaughey

For a man with such a laid-back persona, Matthew McConaughey is actually one hell of a shape-shifter. Just when we think we have a bead on this unassuming Texas actor, he switches guises, going from the bong-powered charm of Dazed and Confused to the indie cred of Lone Star.

9) Adrien Brody

Youngest man in history to win the Best Actor Oscar for his role in ‘The Pianist’, Adrien Brody, presently absent from Hollywood. Maybe, playing the role of Joker can be his big comeback to the world of cinema.

10) Iwan Rheon

After playing the horrific role of Ramsay in Game of Thrones, he’s rather hated as a villain. His acting as a psychotic killer can be well suited for the role of Joker. I mean it will be pretty exciting to see if joker starts peeling off people’s skin for fun, ey?

Tell us what you think, which one suits the best for JOKER? 😛

Bombay Shaving Company’s Shaving Kit Review: For A Soothing & Smooth Shave

I’ll be honest here. I was a bit apprehensive before using Bombay Shaving Company’s six-part shaving kit mainly because it was something new. But I was pleasantly surprised.

With an price of Rs. 2995, the kit comprises of:

–   Razor
–   Blades
–   Brush
–   Pre-Shave Scrub
–   Shaving Cream
–   Post-Shave Balm

Watch our detailed review below:

It leaves you completely relaxed and has a soothing impact on your skin. Its price is a bit high but the overall experience makes this product worth it. You can also engrave personalized messages on the razor stem. This feature can be particularly useful when you want to gift it to someone.

So all said and done, we give it a rating 3.5/5 and recommend that you buy it.

(The kit was provided to us by Bombay Shaving Company)

Bollywood Brides Love Sabyasachi

The wedding day is the one of the most important – if not the paramount – day in a bride’s life. They want to look the best on this day and indulge in expensive wedding ensembles by fashion designers. Bollywood actress are always under the spotlight and has cameras capturing their every muscle flex on their big special day. And guess who is Bollywood’s favourite wedding designer is? Yes, it’s Sabyasachi Mukherjee.

The recently weds of Bollywood – Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, both wearing Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s creation for their D-Day held in Italy. With this fresh in mind, we at TBD bring you some Bollywood celebs who wore the designer’s outfit and looked stunning as ever:

1. Aamna Sharif

Aamna Sharif wore a beautiful red Sabyasachi lehenga with heavy golden work for her big day. The highlight of her attire was the blush peach dupatta.

2. Vidya Balan

The amazingly talented Vidya Balan is a Sabyasachi fan. Along with her wedding attires, Sabyasachi himself designed her entire wedding trousseau. Vidya chose a simple red Benarasi saree and looked stunning in it.

3. Sagarika Ghatge

Sagarika Ghatage who got court married to Zaheer Khan opted a beautiful red saree from Sabyasachi’s collection. She paired it with an exquisite maroon blouse with zardosi border. For the reception too she donned a Sabyasachi creation.

4. Soha Ali Khan

The Tum Mile actress opted for a beautiful orange-golden lehenga from Sabyasachi’s opium collection for her D-Day. Her lehenga looked pretty as ever even with it being simple. The passa and the heavy jewellery complemented her attire really well.

5. Bipasha Basu

Bipasha Basu wore a quintessential Sabyasachi red lehenga for her wedding with Karan Singh Grover and looked absolutely ravishing.

6. Amrita Puri

For Amrita Puri, Sabyasachi translated the whole Persian document into artistic panels. Her wedding lehenga is one of a kind as it has been made with one hundred and eleven colours of silk thread. Her heavy silk and sequins lehenga is truly a vision.

7. Asin Thotumkal

Asin Thotumkal chose a golden and beige lehenga for her special day. The designer very creatively added hints of maroon in the attire with the help of a heavy border.

8. Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma who is all set to celebrate one year of married life looked beautiful in her Sabyasachi wedding ensemble. She opted for a powder pink lehenga with floral embroidery on it and heavy jewellery from Sabyasachi’s heritage collection for her wedding. The diva also wore Sabyasachi creations for all the pre-wedding and post-wedding rituals.

9. Deepika Padukone

The most recent bride of Bollywood – Deepika Padukone – too was a Sabyasachi doll at her wedding. She was decked in Sabyasachi ensembles from head-to-toe for both wedding ceremonies at Lake Como, Italy. For her Konkani rituals, Deepika was a perfect South Indian bride draped in a gold and orange silk saree. She completed the look with a maatha patti, a tiny bindi, heavy traditional jewelry and a coordinated dupatta covering her head.

For the Anand Karaj ceremony, Deepika picked a traditional red, heavily embroidered lehenga. Her dupatta has the words ‘Sada Saubhagyawati Bhava’ intricate embroidered on its border. The look was completed with a maang teeka and she also sported a traditional nath. We are in love with her kaleere <3

Which Bollywood actress’ Sabyasachi wedding ensemble are you in love with? Tell us in the comments below.