Category: Anxiety

The first day of school is a big moment in a child's – and her parents' – life. While some children are naturally adventurous and won't blink an eye at the thought of beginning kindergarten, most will have at least some reservations, and perhaps even anxieties, about the big day. Their worries can range from not being able to find the bathroom to going hungry to being scolded by the teacher or disliked by their classmates. Luckily, there are a few things parents to help assuage first-day jitters.

What Parents can Do Before the First Day of School

Before the big day arrives, parents can take measures to nip first-day anxiety in the bud. Answering a child's questions such as "What do I do if I have to go the bathroom?" or "Where do I eat lunch?" or any others that arise will help. Parents should be empathetic to their child's concerns and encourage her to ask any questions at all.

If possible, it is also a good idea to visit the school before the first day and meet the teacher. The child can see his classroom and learn where the bathrooms are. Parents can ask the teacher about the …

When a man reaches climax very soon after beginning intercourse, it can be frustrating and stressful. The more often it happens, the more anxious he may feel each time he’s about to make love with his partner. He may feel embarrassed and worried about what his spouse thinks and it could wreak havoc on his confidence. It’s a vicious circle of anxiety that simply makes premature ejaculation (PE) worse. Even if he has an understanding and supportive wife, he would probably like their lovemaking sessions to last longer. Also, over time consistent PE may lead to problems such as erectile dysfunction.

When done correctly and practiced over time, PE can be controlled since it isn’t usually a medical problem, but is more of a psychological and physiological issue. By learning a few techniques to control PE, most men will find that they last longer during intercourse and their anxiety ultimately fades away.

1. Avoid sex for at least a week or two, or even longer. This may seem counterproductive to working on premature ejaculation, but if a man isn’t focused on sex or worrying about how he’ll perform, he can then work on the issue. Waiting to have sex for a