Most of us in the Western world imagine the Geisha to be a servant, a femme fatale, or even a sex worker. But you might be surprised to learn that the geishas of ancient Japan are closer to performing artists than prostitutes. The centuries-old tradition of the Geisha requires years of training to perfect the arts of dancing, tea service and, of course, seduction.
TRUTH: The traditional white make-up and crimson red lips were a trademark of the Geisha, and came to be seen as an exotic, chic look for its time.
BARE: This week, enjoy the ritual of grooming yourself. If you use make-up, enjoy the act of applying it. If you use lotion, put it on with care. The act of grooming is a form of courtship. So court yourself with a deep sense of reverence and gratitude for your body.
TRUTH: Early Geishas devised erotic dances to entice their male suitors.
BARE: The modern-day equivalent of this includes pole dancing, belly dancing, and salsa. Why not swing by a dance class at your gym? Or better yet, pick up a DVD and have some fun in the comfort, and privacy, of your own home.
TRUTH: At the height of the Geisha’s popularity, contact between the sexes was limited, so men often wrote beautiful poems, known as waka, to woo these alluring women.
BARE: Keep your eye out for poetry that arouses and inspires you. You can swing by your local library, bookstore, or even surf the web. Perhaps the beautiful lines of Pablo Neruda or the sacred verses of Rumi excite you. Go one step further: read them out loud, to yourself. Don’t be afraid to speak with confidence.
Dare to bare yourself for the relationship that is most important to your life—the one with yourself.
So the world of male grooming products has exploded over the last two decades. From moisturizing shave gels to body washes stamped with manly scents, you can order just about anything online these days. But nothing tops the number of newly released products specifically designed for the maintenance and upkeep of a man’s crotch. 
So here’s a sexy — and strange— new yoga fusion that you would never have thought of: Yoga meets pro wrestling. Aptly titled “Beefcake Yoga,” this fun new fitness craze was developed by former W.W.E. wrestler Diamond Dallas Page. This fast, ferocious new hybrid, which Page originally called “Yoga For Dudes” was especially designed for men who want all the healthy benefits of this revered Eastern tradition without, as he puts it, “all the namaste bullshit!
Even the most devout teetotaler has heard that drinking alcohol leads to dehydration, which leads to a hangover. Is this true? Well, yes…and no. If you plan on doing some serious partying this holiday season, then plan ahead and make yourself hangover-proof. 
Gorgeous and racy, with her trademark blue eyes and bangs, Bettie Page is one of the most enduring sex symbol of the last sixty years. But Bettie was more than just a pretty face. This mysterious creature was a Pin-Up Queen turned actress who was forever known by her many lovers as ‘the One Who Got Away.’ This week we Dare you to explore the pose, the clothes and the expression of the immortal Bettie Page. 
One day, doctors might just order a stressed out patient to take two waves and a long walk on the beach and call them in the morning. The reason is simple: water. According to a recent Psychology Today article, water is one of mankind’s greatest sources of relaxation, renewal and vitality.