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How to make the reader see a character is beautiful?

Posted under Resume tips for Women by Marcus Pottea on May 2nd, 2013 1:18 pm

How to describe them so the reader knows that the female character is beautiful, other than just "she was beautiful."

I’m not a fan of the other suggestions. Sorry.

And before anybody says it, do *not* have her look in a mirror, describing what she sees to the reader. Cliche.

What I strongly prefer is a brief description ("tall enough to justify her taste for expensive clothing usually seen on runways in Paris or Milan" or "darkly voluptuous and earthy as the olives from her native Greece." No more than that. No description of her hair, face shape, eyes, mouth, figure, grooming, or clothing choices.

Instead, use the reactions of other characters, large and small. When she enters a busy office or restaurant, is there a moment of pause while everybody looks at her, then conversations resume? Does she get offers of service in stores other women don’t? Are the girls she works with jealous, or do they ask for beauty tips? Do people give her a seat on the bus or subway in order to get a chance to talk to her, or just to see her smile? Does she use her looks to take unfair advantage?

In other words, don’t tell me she’s beautiful. Show me.

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What does your cervix feel like when you are ovulating?

Posted under Resume tips for Women by Marcus Pottea on April 21st, 2013 9:20 pm

What is it supposed to feel like? If you are ovulating it is supposed to be soft and "low" meaning easier to reach right? How long do you usually ovulate for? After ovulation is over when is it "safe" to have sex?

Also what exactly is your hymn and where is it?

I dont’t know my body very well so I’m trying to figure it out.

During ovulation, the cervix should be low and soft (like the tip of your nose). Ovulation generally spans just a day, and the safest bet is to wait four days after ovulation is confirmed before resuming sexual activity, in case you ovulate twice.

The hymen is a sort of spongy "seal" over your vagina, which breaks during intercourse (but can also break during sports or other strenuous activities). Some women bleed when the hymen is broken, but not everyone does.

Good for you trying to learn your body. There are some really great books about this – I would recommend Toni Weschler’s "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" if you want to learn more details.

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