Italian men use more cosmetics

So the number of men having plastic surgery in Britain grew from 8% to 11% of the total cases last year. Does that surprise you?

Well, listen to this one. In Italy, men now account for one third of all cosmetics sold. And what are Italian men buyingl? Soya-based gold powder anti-aging cream, yogurt-based exotic fruit perfumes, and Himalayan rock massage creams.

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Seduce a woman with coffee

Remember that we talked about the benefits of coffee as an anti-aging agent? Well, there may be another reason to drink coffee - at least make your date drink coffee.

According to scientists from Southwestern University, coffee increases female libido. The way it works is that coffee stimulates part of the brain regulating arousal. I had heard that chocolate is an aphrodisiac but this is a new addition to the arsenal that a man has for seduction.

So next time you go on a date and want to get her into bed, suggest a cup of coffee.

Teri Hatcher at the Golden Globes

Remember what your mother told you about always leaving your home with only (clean) underwear. Well not only did Teri Hatcher did not follow her mother's advice before going to the Golden Globes, she also heeded her daughter's advice. The story goes that when Hatcher was leaving home, her daugher noticed her visible panty lines (VPL) and not knowing what to do - she could have always switched to a thong - she just left her panties behind.

Well not a big deal but that naughty boy Isaac Mizrahi was determined to expose the underwear secrets of celebrities on the red carpet and Hatcher had no choice but to confess her secret. But Drew Barrymore's decision not to wear a bra was obvious even without Mizrahi.

So what is the message here?

• Visible pantylines do have solutions all the way from thong panties to seamless panties to pantyhose.
• Sometimes it is OK to just lie, particularly if you are on international television.

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