I don’t care if you’re gay, straight, male or female – I’m sure you’ll agree that this is one damn fine male. End of. The website, ‘Guys With iPhones’ is a totally new discovery for me, it seems to be a website whereby hot guys (with iPhones) upload pictures of themselves for other people to judge and comment on (mostly male.)

Would you just look at the size of his package?! White boxers are definitely a fine choice too. Damn Duncan, this is the creamiest picture I’ve seen in a long time…

OK girls, listen up! It’s time to talk dating, and I don’t just mean the basics… Everything from food stuck in your teeth, embarrassing habits, or that first kiss can make or break a date, so let’s concentrate on getting them right. Let’s delve into the wonderful world of first dates and make sure those date ruining awkward moments become thing of the past.

Listen

OK, picture this. You’re sitting eating dinner with a lovely bottle of wine, in the heat of summer with this gorgeous man from your office, (not that you should be dating guys from your office – but that’s an entirely different topic.) Anyway, he’s beautiful and on first meeting that’s really all you can concentrate on. Sadly, this means the things coming out of his mouth are going in one ear and out the other. Big hint now – this isn’t brilliant. Most guys, whether they are talking about themselves all night or not, will judge their first date partner on their ability to listen to what they are saying. One reason for this is to make conversation, the other is so you can learn about each other and have more to discuss. So, rather than focusing on those big alluring eyes of his, try to listen to what he’s saying. It’s often the simple things that let you down.

Remember

This comes part in parcel with my first point. If you are bothering to listen to him at least have the decency to remember what he’s saying. You’ll be surprised that most people remember only 10% of what people tell them. On future dates if you can bring up things he discussed before it will impress him and show you are interested and not just stringing him along.

Eye Contact

If you’re anything like me and he’s anything like Jake Gyllenhaal, you won’t have a problem staying fixated on him. But even if this comes second nature to you remember to sustain eye contact throughout your date to really show him you are interested. It’s a massive sign of confidence, as long as you aren’t staring him out – which is a massive sign you are a psycho. Remember to get the balance right!

Food

Food is an essential part of the dating process, as most first dates revolve around restaurants. If I can remind you of anything its to avoid anything with onion and/or garlic like the plague! They will certainly ruin your breath and in  turn, perhaps any chance you’ll see him again. When at the first impression stage, select somewhere that suits your personality, and won’t run the risk of you ending up with sauce all down your new dress. It happens!

Drink

Booze is great – but don’t get plastered. If nothing else, you’ll be labelled as a cheap date, and will probably end up doing something you regret. Getting a little tipsy together is a great ice breaker – but make sure you stay in control. Oh, and be sophisticated…no one likes a beer drinking lady!

Smile

Along with keeping eye contact as much as possible, try to smile too. Believe it or not, people like happy people – and as long as you don’t go overboard with your happiness, you’ll find a smile is infectious and a great affectionate gesture.

Be Yourself

It’s important to be yourself on a first date and not lie or deceive your partner. If you see them again, lies will always uncover themselves and you’ll just end up looking stupid. Also if you are dating to find a compatible partner, being yourself is a great way to discover if they are really for you. If they aren’t, move on! Plenty of fish in the sea!

Body Language

Closed body language is a huge HUGE turn off so don’t do it. If you fold your arms you are literally cutting off everything and basically showing you are aren’t interested. A good position is to simply to sit with your hands together, (and your legs together) and keep your shoulders back. It might sound like a stupid school rule, but believe me, it’s a winner.

Location

As discussed before… leave the location of a first date to him… he’s paying after all! It’s a big tell-tell sign about his personality too – so judge away!

Pick Ups/Drop Offs

This is the cliché moment of any date. Does he pick you up. Do you let him drop you off, come in for coffee? The best advice I can give is to see how you feel. It can be quite romantic to be picked up if you trust the person, but my golden rule is never let a guy up for coffee on the first date. It will either lead to something else, and if it doesn’t, even the nicest guy will think you are… to put it bluntly… a d**k tease.

Good luck ladies, and let me know your first date stories. Always good to share.

Love,

Mike x

I have a confession to make. While the boys were oooing and aaaahing over Inception’s twists and turns, CGI, and gorgeous leading lady, there was really only one thing I was concentrating on, and that was the very handsome, Mr Tom Hardy. (Hardly surprisingly I know) Anyway… So if, like us, you are a fan of the sexy Tom, you’ll be pleased to discover Christopher Nolan has given him a lead role in Batman 3! Yey!

What is that I hear you cry? Tom Hardy and Cristian Bale in the same film!? Oh my!

His exact role in the next Batman is being kept firmly under wraps, and to be honest it doesn’t really matter… It’s great news we’ll be seeing him back on the big screen.

Take a look at an interview Mr Hardy gave last year below…

What do you think of Nolan’s decision?

Mike x

A little while back, the Daily Express published a photofit of what the manliest man in the UK should look like.

He would have George Clooney’s silvery hair, the piercing eyes of Gerard Butler, the nose of Brad Pitt, the strong jawline of Jason Statham and the body of Daniel Craig…mmhmm – sounds good to me!

They dubbed the composite heartthrob “Bradiel Buthney” – a combination of all their names – and asked the Daily Express to hunt down this masculine man.

The Daily Express has short-listed 8 men of the thousands who applied and now it’s up to us tp crown the most masculine man by voting for our favourite hunk. The man with the most votes will become the face and stubble of The Bluebeards Revenge™.

The head Bluebeards Revenge™ product tester, Tom Truman, , said: “The Bluebeards Revenge™ is for men with heavy stubble, so we want the most manly looking man to be the face of our brand.

“He’ll take part in photoshoots, TV ads, and will shave in a host of extreme masculine locations, including a lion’s den and while skydiving, so we’re hoping our British Bradiel is up for a unique challenge.”

The ReallyRich.com favourite to win is Chris Brain – what about you guys? Cast your votes here.

The advertising campaign for Dolce & Gabbana underwear was apparently created in celebration of the World Cup 2010. Just check out the bodies on these hot Italian studs…I mean, yum! Just look at that photo (left) laser hair removal, much?!

The new line ‘Calcio’ is specifically targeted at men who play sports…particularly football…*dribble*.

So I’m casually looking at beauty blogs on the Internet when I stumble upon (quite literally), a blog which details men taking grooming to far. Well actually when I say men, I mean one particular man – Cristiano Ronaldo…

As you can see from the photos below, Cristiano has decided to take the male pedicure one step further by actually agreeing to have nail varnish applied…weird, huh?

OK, OK, I hear you – it’s black, right?! So what, does that make it more manly? I’m not sure whether this is something that should be condemned or celebrated – I’m quite confused! Whatever next – summer dresses for men?

Anyone have any thoughts on this?!

…and when I say lower back ladies – I mean, right above his crack. The ass is a bit of a no-go-area when it comes to most guys – God knows why, they’re really missing out! Tell your man you’re simply going to massage the muscles in his lower back. Have him lay on his stomach and straddle one of his legs so you’re in a comfortable position. Starting at the bottom of his back, place the heels of your hands either side of his spine, and rub firmly outward toward his sides. Gradually work your way down toward his ass inch by inch until you’re actually there. Spend some time on the area then work your way back up again. This will help reduce any tension-induced stiffness, making his feel looser so he can move his hips more freely later on…

A word of advice: Don’t ask if he enjoyed your ‘massage’ afterwards. If he doesn’t stop you, it means he’s enjoyed it – if you ask, there’s a good chance he’ll get sensitive about it.

His Forearm

OK, so there are two target pleasure areas on the forearm. The first is the smooth underside to your guy’s forearm, which is highly sensitive due to the thinner skin layer. The second is the top of your guy’s forearm which is also extra sensitive due to the nerve-filled hair follicles. Face your man and gently place your hands around each forearm. Using your thumbs, gently massage down his arms until you can see him visibly starting to relax. The combination of stress-relief and physical contact will make him crave you more – just watch he doesn’t fall asleep!

His Inner Thigh

The inner thigh is another area that many women actually neglect to explore. The fact that you’re giving this new area attention may be a shock to him at first, but trust me, this will only turn him on more. Your attention down there will get your guy’s blood pumping in all the right areas, resulting in an even harder erection. Have your man lay on the bed and gently, but firmly, spread his legs apart to reveal his inner thighs. No stroke, kiss and lick your way up to his package, encouraging the blood flow to move up in the right direction…

His Jawline

A man’s jawline is a symbol of his masculinity but rarely gets any attention from the female race. When you touch his jawline, you’re subconsciously reassuring him that he’s masculine which will release all the right hormones… oh and you know that stubble? Well, it’s not just there to look good, giving it a gently stroke will set off thousands of pleasure receptors that reside in the hair follicles. Try holding his jaw and pulling him in for a slow, seductive kiss…

These guys are usually extremely sexy and charming but also extremely bad news for you. The Lady’s Man is someone I warn you to keep away from, unless it’s only fun you’re looking for. If you aren’t looking for anything serious The Lady’s Man is a great guy to pass the time with – just be careful you don’t get too involved with him though, because he’ll be on to the next girl soon enough…

The Workaholic Man

Nice cars and nice clothes may look flashy and enticing but how exactly did he get these?! The high-flying Workaholic Man is a career driven maniac that will put his career ambitions before any woman without a second thought. How will you feel if your man calls you most evenings to say “I’m working late at the office”…could you cope with that? Work out how much you want the high-life before you get involved with The Workaholic Man…

The Taken Man

No, no, no, no – absolutely not girls! No way! Do not. I repeat, do not, get involved with The Taken Man. If you even entertain the idea of this you’re just setting yourself up for emotional injury. Unless you’re a masochist, The Taken Man is someone to stay away from in my opinion. Married or just in a relationship, The Taken Man is extremely unlikely to ever leave his wife/girlfriend for you, despite what he says. Even if you’re just looking for fun, you’re helping him cheat and Karma will pay you back – so just…don’t.

The Nice Guy

I’m a bit of a sucker for The Nice Guy myself, but 90% of them come complete with a massive chip on their shoulder. They’re nice for a reason girls and as they say, there’s no such thing as a free lunch! His chip will need constant maintenance, reassurance and support – making him reliant on you. This switches a lot of women off who like the idea of their men being strong and independent so watch your step…if they’re too nice to be true, they probably are…

The Bad Boy

Women seem to love a bad boy, but I’ve never really understood the attraction myself. So many of my girlfriends have dated The Bad Boy only to realise it’s totally more hassle than it’s worth. Whatever reason makes them ‘bad’, it’s not going to do you any good long term so make sure you know exactly what you’re getting yourself into…

1) Longing Stare

Locked eye contact shows confidence and maturity. This guy likes you and is not afriad to show it. Eyes convey so much emotion – try to look sad or happy without your eyes changing shape – it’s impossible. So study his eyes conciously and try to meet his gaze half way – that is if your feelings are mutual.

2) Upward Palm

Your brain has a section of it’s own to exclusively process hand gestures – they are that important! An upward palm is a sign of honesty and openness, inviting you towards him. It doesn’t matter if it is performed while chatting or from across the room, it’s a powerful gesture and you’ll be hard pushed to stop something as simple as a palm not make your tummy flutter.

3) The Chest

Men, as the dominant creatures we are, like to send out a signal to other men in the room to show them who we are interested in. A kind of sign that says, don’t mess with her, she’s mine. And they do this very simply by pointing the entirity of their upper torso towards the woman of their interest and effections. So it doesn’t matter if he’s chilling with his mates, or chatting to another girl, if that chest is pointing at you – you’re the one he wants.

4) Laughs A Lot

Laughing so much so that it becomes noticably too much can be a big sign of nerves, but nerves often mean he cares. So sure, he could do with a bit more confidence, but if he’s laughing at your blatant flirting or silly jokes, find it cute… because he thinks you are.

5) Full smile

When you first meet a guy you’re into, be sure to clock the shape of his smile… it can tell you so much about what he’s thinking. A half smile can mean he’s unsure but still keen, while a full smile that changes the shape of his eyes means he’s smitten. If he throws in a flash of teeth, even better. One thing to watch out for though, the half smile with the raised lip. If he does this girls, it’s nothing personal but I don’t think he thinks you’re the one for him. He also probably has a small penis (ok so there’s no way of telling that but it helps us deal with the fact he probably doesn’t want to know.)

Hope this helps, Mike x

Don’t Control Each Other

You’re both individuals so don’t try and control or influence the way they think – let them be them.

Treat Your Partner Like You Do Your Friends

We wouldn’t dream of treating our friends the way we treat our partners sometimes, remember this.

Don’t Assume The Worst

If he didn’t make an important event, don’t assume he doesn’t care – perhaps he didn’t realise it was so important to you? Spell out your feelings clearly and don’t expect your partner to be a mind reader!

Silence Is Not Golden

Keeping quiet while you calm down is fine, holding this silence for anymore than 12 hours is not. Talk. If you don’t, you’ll let the argument go on too long.

Do Anything & Everything Together

Spend plenty of time together (but not too much). Even if it’s mundane things such as grocery shopping or housework, it all counts. Make sure you set out plenty of ‘you two’ time during your week to keep your relationship alive.

Touch Each Other

Both in a sexual and affectionate way. Make sure you know the difference and keep it appropriate!

Don’t ‘Push’ Their Buttons

You probably know what upsets your partner or what insecurities they have. Try avoiding these at all costs – especially in a heated disagreement.

Honesty Isn’t Always The Best Policy

There is a time and a place to be honest and doing it when you’re mad isn’t one of them. Don’t express every sexual thought you have about others or things you know will hurt your partner’s feelings – keep them to yourself.

Put Yourself In Your Partner’s Shoes

Regularly put yourself in their shoes, how would you feel if you were them? Trying to understand things from their perspective will certainly have a positive impact on your relationship.

Don’t Do All The Work

If you’re the one doing all the work in the relationship sit back for a while and let your partner take their turn. If you’ve done all the work for a long time you may need to ease them into this…