In honor of the 20th anniversary of the illustrious Frappuccino, Starbucks has release six new flavors: Cotton Candy, Caramel Cocoa Cluster, Lemon Bar, Cinnamon Roll, Red Velvet Cake and Cupcake.
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The Cotton Candy and Lemon Bar flavors are coffee-free, for patrons out there who are cutting back on caffeine (while also amping up their sugar intake). The sweet additions will be sold nationwide starting on June 8th.
From June 19 through June 30, fans of the new flavors are encouraged to vote on their favorite new creation online. It's not entirely clear how Caramel Cocoa Cluster is different from a regular Caramel Mocha Frapp, so our money is on the Cinnamon Roll.
The winner of the "Flav-off" will be announced on social media July 3rd. Customers will be able to purchase the winning flavor for a special price over July 4th weekend.
Until then, enjoy sipping on your sweet, liquid candy.
Caramel Cocoa Cluster
A blend of toffee nut syrup, coffee, milk and ice and topped with a layer of dark caramel sauce, finished with whipped cream and a drizzle of mocha sauce.
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Cinnamon Roll
A blend of cinnamon dolce syrup, white chocolate mocha sauce, vanilla bean, coffee, milk and ice, finished with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon dolce topping.
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Cotton Candy
A blend of vanilla bean, raspberry syrup, milk and ice, finished with whipped cream.
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Cupcake
A blend of vanilla bean, hazelnut syrup, milk and ice, finished with whipped cream.
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Lemon Bar
A blend of lemonade, vanilla syrup,
milk and ice, finished with whipped cream and a sprinkle of caramel sugar.
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Red Velvet
A blend of mocha sauce, raspberry syrup, vanilla syrup and frappuccino chips with milk and ice, finished with whipped cream.
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Another amazing journey. More amazing pictures to celebrate it.
Russian photographer Murad Osmann and his longtime girlfriend Natalia Zakharova rose to Internet fame for their wildly popular "Follow Me" travel photos, which depict the couple holding hands.
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In each of the pictures, posted on Instagram, Zakharova leads Osmann around the world — most recently, a colorful journey through India. The couple even announced their engagement following the signature post.
Osmann's latest series of photos are none other than the couple's own weddingthat took place at Lid's Event House in Moscow, Russia on June 7.
Instead of leading Osmann through stunning worldly locations, this time Zakharova led him through dozens of friends and family at their gorgeous venue.
The world travelers look ecstatic, especially in their special, behind-the scenes photos.
"I promise to hold your hand and tell you I love you every day for the rest of our lives," Osmann wrote on Instagram.
Men: We've been there. It's 100-degrees, humidity is at 80% and sweat is dripping everywhere. There are no napkins, no towels and absolutely no instant dryers in sight to wick the ooze away. So when it's muggy, it's only natural for things to get swampy in the southern regions.
We've heard of swamp ass, but what about the funky junk syndrome? One in which the sack becomes so steamed that they let out a putrid-scented musk. With it comes unavoidable circumstances in which certain curious stenches arise.
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“It’s natural for this to happen to most men around summer months,” says Dr. Jeffrey Benadio, a board certified dermatologist based out of San Diego. “Two main things that grow in that area is bacteria and yeast. Bacteria grows on the skin and that creates an odor — the same found under arms. The bacteria breaks down oils and then creates a rancid smell.”
It happens frequently to guys like Carl Dulay, 30, a fund accountant supervisor from North Carolina. Dulay is an avid Crossfit enthusiast, an activity in which he claims is where the stinky crotch is made even more obvious.
“[I] sweat a lot really easily everywhere else, so you can imagine the sweat downstairs,” he says. “Definitely also notice the smell a lot more post workouts when I'm taking off my underwear. That initial whiff is like a slap in the face.”
Nicholas Chung from Brooklyn can relate.
“My experience with other dudes' hygiene issues are limited to the gym, but yes, it's a tragedy,” says Chung, 28, a city program coordinator.
“Sure, my research methods consists entirely of all the times I've been on the bench and a bro passes by all casual like he doesn't think I’d notice that he has a dead animal stuck between his cheeks, but I'm fairly confident that dudes my age can benefit from reassessing their hygiene habits.”
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Benadio suggests that men become more conscious in their grooming habits.
"Most men aren't educated with deodorizing the nether regions or keeping it super dry," says Benadio.
The doctor suggests that men should use antiperspirants along the scrotum on the daily as they would for their underarms.
“I wouldn’t avoid looking for ingredients that are bad down there, instead, look for any deodorants that say ‘antiperspirants,” he says. “Aluminum salt is very effective in preventing moisture and makes the sweat glands shrink, reducing water on the skin.”
One thing that Benadio strongly warns against is using both bleach and alcohol (yes, there are some men who believe those two agents will kill bacteria).
“I’ve had many patients who are so desperate to clean that area that they use bleach and alcohol, which is the worst thing you can do to that area — and dangerous,” he says.
“You don’t want to kill the bacteria but make the environment inhospitable for it, so the biggest thing is to keep that area dry.”
Benadio suggests keeping the area super dry and to cleanse the area thoroughly by taking a shower every day. To get rid of extra moisture after a morning shower, Benadio says to take a blow dryer on a cool setting, and dry any water that your towel may have missed.
“It seems crazy, but it’s what is essential to keeping it dry and for the stench to stop,” he says.
To keep it extra dry, you can use a talc powder like Gold Bond, and or any antiperspirant you'd use for your underarms.
There are plenty of options to defunk the junk these days, many that are catered to this very problem. After washing, drying and thoroughly cleansing, use these products to ensure the bacteria is contained. From powders to creams that cater to deodorizing your schweaty balls, here are a few that we'd recommend.
Fresh Balls by Fresh Body, $11.99
The cream has a fresh scent and has a slight tingle when placed on the testicles. It's cool, it's refreshing, it's strange. While it does keep your nuggets from sweating, it leaves a white residue on your fingers and on your skin after it dries. It's best to remove if you're planning on doing any extracurricular activities later.
Dry Goods Athletic Spray Powder, $13.99
The spray-on powder leaves the scrotum tingly, dry and minty fresh from the menthol formula. Works well especially when working out. Keep in your gym bag or close by when you're performing at a strenuous level.
Matte for Men Manpowder, $22
A more sophisticated and, er, masculine version of baby power, this "man powder" does a good job at soaking up extra sweat and leaves skin silky smooth. It can get messy so best to apply in the bathroom at your own convenience.
Jack Black Dry Down, $20
When applied, the Jack Down powder leaves your boys feeling super fresh. You'll be so excited you'll shout "amaze balls" at some part of the day.
Comfy Boys, $14.98
Probably one of the more friendly fragrances of the bunch, Comfy Boys is stellar at protecting your scrotum from both odor and sweat. Like the Fresh Balls mentioned above, it does leave a white residue, so watch out for it getting on your hands — or underwear.
DZ Nuts, $24
With a name like DZ Nuts, how can you go wrong? Initially created Dave Zabriskie, a cyclist, it remedies chafing as well as eliminating any bacteria. Use and abuse and repeat.
Got a Sharpie? Make gorgeous painted grill plates for your favorite foodie dad
BY ANDREA ROMANO AND LILI SAMS
Any good grill master needs the best tools.
Your foodie dad loves summer. Not just because of the warm weather, but the delicious grilling opportunities he can finally seize in the back yard.
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A fancy, DIY grill plate adds a personal touch to barbecues, which makes for the perfect Father's Day gift. He has enough ties and wallets anyway.
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Materials:
A porcelain plate of any size or shape.*
Oil-based Sharpie paint pens, or porcelain pens
A pencil (optional)
*A flat plate without any grooves or other design elements is best.
Step One:
Make sure your plate is nice and clean before you start. Use a pencil to plan out your design.
Step Two:
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Once you've got the design, it's time to paint. You can keep it simple with a nice message or use a lot of colors — whichever reflects your dad's unique personality.
Step Three:
Allow the plate to dry for a full 24 hours.
This is a major trick for those who have tried Sharpie mugs with disappointing results. Using oil-based pens and allowing plenty of drying time before baking will add to your plate's longevity — even when it's washed.
Step Four:
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Bake your plate for 35 minutes at 300 degrees Farenheit.
Step Five:
Give it to dear ol' dad so he can enjoy it all summer long.
