The year is 2022, and if you haven’t thought about taming your bush, you’re missing out. The art of manscaping has become quite popular in recent years. What was once considered an effeminate practice is now not only common, but in many cases it is expected.

I know what you’re thinking…’I’m a man’s man, I’m not shaving my balls’. I was once part of that crowd. Until I tried it myself. And more than just adding a few free inches, it actually felt great. Now, I’ve got my own men’s ball trimmer complete with aftershave lotion. So from one manly dude to another, here are 4 reasons you should be shaving your balls.

If you’re a dude, you’ve been there. You’re in a public setting, perhaps a formal one, and you feel that burn down below. You know it right away… your balls itch. Your forehead gets hot, the hair on your neck stands up, and you wish you could press the pause button and scratch that rascal while nobody is looking. But you can’t, at least not without drawing some scathing looks. You can try the hands-free hip wiggle, but that looks weird and is usually ineffective. You can try the old hip check at nothing, but then you look like you’re having a spastic episode. Ahh, and my favourite, the spread-eagle stretch pose, which is highly effective but wildly indiscreet. What if you could prevent itchy balls in the first place? If you’re like me, you probably thought that it just wasn’t possible. In a way, you’re right. Spontaneous genital pruritus (medical term for itchy, I looked it up) is unavoidable and can happen to even the cleanest, freest, and most moisturized meat wagons. However, you can minimise it by following these helpful tips!

As we enter the final quarter of 2022, it appears like the decade-long period of growth for Boston’s real estate market is grinding to a halt. The most recent MLS data shows that rising interest rates have effectively suffocated demand for Boston real estate in Q3. Total 30 day sales from September are down -37.24% compared to a year ago. Meanwhile, the total number of sales listings are up 25.10% over the same period.

As a result, Boston’s 30-day median sale price has been slipping from the record high of $876,091 set in May of this year. Last month’s 30-day median sale price of $807,303 is still up by a slim margin (+3.64%) compared to September 2021, but current data trends show that year-over-year price growth will soon be in the red in Boston. Let’s take a look at the trends driving Boston’s real estate market.
Demand For Boston Real Estate Waning

In September, the City of Boston recorded 455 residential real estate transactions across all property types. That marked a -37.24% drop in total sales from September 2021 and was the lowest recorded September sales total of the past 5 years.

The postpartum period can be challenging for new moms. Between the shifts in hormone levels, vaginal bleeding, and the newness of caring for your newborn, it can be overwhelming. Don’t neglect your own health and wellbeing. It’s so important that you prioritize your health as a new mom. Here are 6 postpartum health tips that will get your new journey off on the right foot.
1. Schedule Your Postpartum Checkup

One of your first priorities after giving birth is to schedule your postpartum health checkups with your OB/GYN or other obstetric care provider. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that new moms schedule an initial health assessment within the first 3 weeks of delivery. They also recommend a more comprehensive postpartum followup within the first 12 weeks to assess physical, social, and psychological well-being. During this detailed assessment, you can address any medical concerns that you may be experiencing regarding your own health, sexuality, diet, exercise, emotional well-being, infant care and/or feeding.

Postpartum thyroiditis is a condition that occurs in about 5% of women after pregnancy. It is when the immune system produces anti-thyroid antibodies which attack the thyroid gland, causing it to become inflamed. The thyroid is critical to your body’s hormone regulation, and for pregnant women already going through hormone changes, it is a common issue they experience.

Luckily for most, it is not a permanent condition and typically wanes a year after delivery. Still, it’s good to know the risk factors and how to treat it if you are affected.

Boston’s real estate market got chin-checked last month as total property sales in August dropped -38.26% compared to August 2021. Last month’s 476 real estate sales was the lowest total for August in the past 5 years and the largest year over year drop in monthly residential real estate deals over the same time span in Boston.

Monthly property sales in Boston real estate have been trending below 2021 levels all year, with December 2021 being the last month where total sales were up year-over-year. Still, that figure never trended more than 25% below the previous year’s sales total until last month. Last month marked a sharp drop from the 771 property deals recorded in August 2021.

It appears like the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes have finally put a chill on the Boston housing market, with news of their 4th rate hike of 2022 coming last month. Now with last week’s news of another rate increase of 75 basis points, we can expect this trend to gain momentum as we head towards 2023.

Boston’s market for condo sales looks to be eroding in the face of rising interest rates and inflation. Total condo sales in the city last month were 325, a sharp -43.48% drop compared to August 2021. Last month, the Fed raised interest rates for the 4th time in 2022 to try and control rampant inflation. It seems to have stifled demand for Boston real estate, as last month’s total sales were the lowest for September in the last 5 years.

We can expect to see more of the same as we head into Q4, typically the low season for Boston’s real estate market. This week’s news of another rate adjustment of +75 basis points will continue to squeeze smaller buyers out of the market. If the recession drags on and mass corporate layoffs ensue, we could see demand destruction on par or worse than what we experienced after the last housing market crash in 2009.

With this in mind, it will only be a matter of time until Boston’s median sale price begins to come back down to earth. It is already trending down since it peaked at $825K in April of this year, but as of now August’s median sale price for condos ($759K) is still up +11.03% year-over-year. Look for Boston’s 30 day median sale price for condos to finish closer to $700K by December.

Eating disorders can have detrimental effects on families. Beyond the harmful effects eating disorders have on the individual, it can cause emotional stress and anxiety for loved ones as well. Struggling with body image is hard. For those with their struggle with body image, it can be even harder.
Can Pregnancy Cause Eating Disorders?

Eating disorders disproportionately affect females, and pregnancy has been known to induce the same body image concerns that individuals with eating disorders share. So for any woman struggling with body image during pregnancy, it’s important to understand they are not alone. However, your health and your baby’s health are much higher priorities, and eating disorders while pregnant can have damaging effects to both.

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus among all ages. According to the CDC, nearly one in 3 children have had CMV by the age of 5. For people with healthy immune systems, CMV rarely causes health problems and most people show no symptoms. However in rare cases, it can cause mononucleosis or hepatitis.

What Are The Symptoms of Cytomegalovirus?

The symptoms of CMV include fever, sore throat, fatigue, and swollen glands. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of showing symptoms of CMV, especially more severe reactions affecting the liver, stomach, intestines, lungs, and eyes. Baby’s born with CMV are at increased risk of hearing loss, which is why it’s important that pregnant women prevent CMV infection.

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — BostonPads.com has achieved another company milestone by surpassing 200,000 Greater Boston apartment listings in their real estate repository. This latest success comes just weeks after announcing their database surpassed 17,000 landlord contacts in August and 1 million property photos in September.

These latest company milestone’s have occurred during a year when Boston’s apartment rental market is experiencing record low apartment supply figures and record high average rent prices. The market volatility of the past 3 years combined with a poor economic outlook has put a premium on access to real-time market data for landlords and property managers.