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• With the Tourina app, you can connect and chat with other international female travelers  and you can connect and chat with women who live nearby your home location or at any other location around the world – even before you go to this location
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• Try to master the important terms and phrases in the language of the country before your trip
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• Go to cafés and restaurants. Especially in Asia, you will quickly make new contacts over a meal
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Tropical Storm Ernesto formed Monday as it moved toward the Caribbean islands and the forecast suggest Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands could experience tropical storm conditions beginning Tuesday.

You can track the storm's path with the latest maps and models below and follow along with USA TODAY's coverage of Tropical Storm Ernesto as the fifth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season moves through the Caribbean.

The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and cause flash floods and mudslides but the mainland U.S. could be largely spared from the storm, according to forecasts.

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The National Hurricane Center's 11 p.m. ET update Monday indicated that Ernesto could bring tropical storm conditions to parts of the Leeward Islands by early Tuesday, and the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico later in the day.

A tropical storm warning was issued in the area late Monday evening.

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The ‘Orgasm Gap’ Isn’t Going Away for Straight Women

A new study suggests they still have fewer orgasms during sex than men do, even with age and experience.

By Catherine Pearson

Sex researchers and therapists have long known that women in heterosexual relationships tend to have fewer orgasms than men do. A large new study suggests that this “orgasm gap” persists — and does not improve with age.

The Numbers

The research, published recently in the journal Sexual Medicine, found that across all ages, men of all sexual orientations reported higher orgasm rates during sex — from 70 to 85 percent — compared with 46 to 58 percent for women. Lesbian and bisexual women between ages 35 and 49 reported higher orgasm rates than their heterosexual counterparts.

The analysis included data from eight Singles in America surveys, which are funded and conducted by Match.com annually in collaboration with The Kinsey Institute, the sexuality and relationships research program at Indiana University. The sample included more than 24,000 single Americans between the ages of 18 and 100.

Researchers were especially interested in the question of whether orgasm rates vary by age. Amanda Gesselman, a research scientist with the Kinsey Institute and lead author on the study, said she thought the team might find evidence that the orgasm gap narrows as women develop confidence and learn what they like (and, perhaps, their partners develop skills to help pleasure them).

However, while older gay and bisexual men and lesbian women did have higher orgasm rates, “we really didn’t see evidence of closing the orgasm gap overall,” she said, adding that she hopes future studies will explore the age-orgasm connection further.

“We really, as a society, sort of prioritize men’s pleasure and undervalue women’s sexual pleasure,” Dr. Gesselman said. “And I think that contributes to consistent disparities.”

The Limitations

Emily Nagoski, a sex educator and author of the book “Come Together” — who did not work on the new study — said a limitation of the study was that the survey asked: “When having sexual intercourse in general, what percentage of the time do you usually have an orgasm?” But it did not provide a more specific definition of what “sexual intercourse” means.

Research shows the majority of women require some form of clitoral stimulation in order to orgasm. So if straight women defined “sexual intercourse” as vaginal penetration alone, it makes sense that there was a significant gap in orgasm rates, she said.

A more revealing question might be, “What percentage of the sex you have do you like?” Dr. Nagoski said. “Orgasm is not the measure of a sexual encounter. Pleasure is the measure of a sexual encounter.”

Ultimately, what matters is that people spend time figuring out what makes a satisfying sexual encounter for them — which often includes things like connection, trust and comfort, said Kristen Mark, professor at the Eli Coleman Institute for Sexual and Gender Health at the University of Minnesota.

“There are so many ways to experience sexual pleasure, so it’s important not to equate the orgasm gap to a pleasure gap,” she added.

Dr. Mark said that may be especially true later in life, when factors like the hormonal changes that occur during menopause, a partner’s erectile problems or other health challenges can make it difficult for women to reliably orgasm during sex — but they might still be enjoying the sex they are having.

What Progress Looks Like

At the same time that sex researchers and experts are calling for a more nuanced understanding of what makes sex “successful,” they express frustration at the fact that heterosexual women of all ages are still not having as many orgasms as their partners.

Laurie Mintz, a professor of psychology at the University of Florida and author of “Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters — and How to Get It,” said the study’s findings underscore the need for comprehensive sex education. But that’s not enough.

Women need to figure out what they find pleasurable, and then feel confident and comfortable communicating that to their partners, Dr. Mintz said. That requires an attitude that conveys “I deserve pleasure as much as my partner,” she added — and it also requires a partner who is receptive and open. Dr. Mintz acknowledged that both are easier said than done, calling the orgasm gap an “insidious” byproduct of patriarchal attitudes toward sex.

Women who are unable to orgasm, or who are simply not having sex that feels good, can talk to their general practitioner, Dr. Mark added — though she lamented that it tends to fall on patients, not medical professionals, to initiate conversations about sexual health. And she acknowledged that most doctors get little if any training in sexual health. Still, “it’s their job to meet you where you are and find you the resources you need,” Dr. Mark said. For instance, issues like dryness and pain during sex after menopause — which can make orgasms elusive — are treatable.

But she and other sexual health experts emphasized that there are larger issues at play. Among them, the lingering idea that women’s sexual pleasure is somehow secondary.

“It can be fixed,” Dr. Mintz said. “It’s going to take education, and empowerment, and acceptance of vibrators and lubricants, and using the word ‘clitoris’ — and all of that.”

Catherine Pearson is a Times reporter who writes about families and relationships. More about Catherine Pearson

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Don't forget those preschool energy levels, either! "Three-year-olds have a high need for physical activity and movement too," Dr. Bogdanov says. "Give them something to pedal or jump on that encourages gross motor development like bikes, trikes and scooters ." With all that factored in, these were our favorite toys and gifts for 3-year-olds in 2024.

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These include current and previous Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award winners , which were vetted by Good Housekeeping Institute experts and tested with real families, plus editor's picks and best-sellers. Any there's plenty more suggestions to go with them!

Yoto Player (3rd Generation)

This audio player is designed for preschoolers to be able to use by themselves; they just have to put a card in to start a story, song or podcast, and take it out when they want it to stop. Good Housekeeping testers appreciated its long battery life and ease of use. This comes with a make-your-own audio card, but then you can explore cards with Disney themes , bedtime music , and many more . Ages 3+

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Testers were taken in by the expression on this light's face, which moves when it talks and tells stories. It comes with four disks that are packed with stories, songs, games, jokes, tongue twisters and more. It also works as a nightlight and an alarm clock, so testers appreciated that they could use it for bedtime and wake-up routines. It also comes in pink . Ages 3+

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Little Tikes T-Ball Set

Batter up! This height-adjustable T-ball set is designed to grow with kids until they're about 6 years old , and you'll be amazed at how much their strength, skill and coordination improves in that time. If you have a real sports star on your hand, you can also get the basketball hoop and golf set to go with it. Ages 18 months+

Crayola Spill-Proof Paint Set

Good Housekeeping testers were amazed at the way these semi-solid paints didn't drip, slosh or spill (though they did notice that if kids got the paint on their hands, they could make smudges that way). This set makes tapping into their creative sides even easier with eight paint colors, three brushes and activity sheets to paint on. Ages 3+

LeapFrog Rainbow Learning Lights Mixer

Kids really got into the pretend play with this one. “My son loved pulling apart the pretend butter and eggs and adding stuff to the bowl,” one parent tester said. But in addition to pretend baking, kids can use this to follow a recipe card, listen to instructions, press the buttons to make the paddle spin, practice counting (pressing the buttons from one to five) or practice colors (the mixer lights up in different ones). Ages 2+

Disney Junior Splash & Glow Ariel

Mermaid fans will thrill to this toy, which sings and has color-changing lights on her tail, which also acts like a fountain to make a ballgown-skirt-like cascade of water. One tester even said Ariel held up well at the beach, despite the sand and salt water. "The battery and singing continues to function great, and shows no signs of wear," the tester said. Ages 3+

'Sneak!' Board Book

This book won over Good Housekeeping Institute testers with a clever gimmick: Each page has a poem about a different animal, then kids have to use a "slide and see" feature to reveal which creature it is. Testers also loved the unusual animal selections: " This book introduced us to sea dragons and owl butterflies,” one reviewer said.

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Fat Brain Toys Teeter Popper

Get them to work on their balance and coordination with this curved board, which kids can sit on or stand on and rock back and forth. The fun part is that the bottom is covered in suction cups, so it makes a popping sound. It comes in pink, green and blue. Ages 3+

GraviTrax Junior Starter Set

Marble runs are often the domains of older kids, but this set brings it down to preschool level. It comes with 100 sturdy pieces that are easy to align and arrange into a track, plus jungle-themed elements they can use just to make the design a little splashy. (You can also get sets with desert , polar and ocean themes, plus expansion packs .) Testers said that 3-year-old did need some help with the setup, but kids loved creating their own little worlds out of the pieces. Ages 3+

Step2 Waterfall Discovery Wall

What set this water table apart from all the others was its space-saving design: Most of the features are aligned vertically to keep it to a smaller footprint. Kids can scoop and pour water and watch it cascade through the different features. It's also two-sided, so siblings can use it at the same time. Ages 18 months+

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Fisher-Price Rockin’ Record Player

Music-loving kids and their vinyl-collecting parents will both get a kick out of this one. It comes with five records in different musical styles, and it's designed so kids can choose a record, remove it from its sleeve, place it on the turntable and put the arm into the grove all by themselves. Testers confirmed that the kids indeed played the records themselves — sometimes over and over again! Ages 3+

Camping Outdoors Memory Matching Card Game

Test their matching, retention and strategy skills with this classic memory game. The illustrations in the deck have a camping motif, so they're great to keep in a backpack and use in the park or on the go. Ages 3+

LeapFrog Interactive Learning Easel

There are so many different ways to use this easel: There's a chalkboard on one side, a whiteboard on the other and the top even has clips to hold up paper for drawing with crayons or markers. But what kid testers really loved the most was the interactive elements, which offer guided drawing activities that kids can follow along with. There's also traceable magnets that help them practice letters and shapes. Ages 3+

Magna-Tiles 32-Piece Space Construction Set

Kids who love to build will always appreciate having more Magna-Tiles added to their collection. This set is especially great for kids who love space, since it gives them the pieces they need to make their own launch site, including a space shuttle, a space capsule, a capsule window, a space figure and a wheeled chassis. Parent testers said their kids liked building the spaceship and then re-using the pieces for open-ended play. Ages 3+

LEGO DUPLO Buildable People With Big Emotions

Kids get 10 faces, five wigs and enough big building pieces to make different bodies, which could be a bridge to conversations about how people look different or have different emotions. One parent tester said her DUPLO-loving kid found the characters refreshing compared to the ones in other sets, which can't move their limbs or be repositioned, and they loved filling out their DUPLO world with all the different people. Ages 3+

Micro Kickboard Mini Deluxe Scooter

This scooter was designed with preschoolers in mind: It has three wheels to help keep them balanced, and the handlebars are height adjustable to keep up with them as they grow to age 5. Plus, it comes in half a dozen colors, so you can choose their favorites. Ages 2+

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Melissa & Doug Top & Bake Wooden Pizza Counter Play Set

Order up! This set gets their imaginations firing as they add their favorite topping and pretend to cook the pizza in the oven. But they'll also practice sorting and counting — it comes with fake money — as they run their own pizza shop. Ages 3+

'Once Upon a World' Board Book Collection

Get lost in the illustrations in this beautiful board book set, which imagines different, classic fairy tales unfolding in different countries around the world. Rapunzel takes place in India, Cinderella is in Mexico, Snow White is in Japan and The Princess and the Pea takes place in Russia. Ages 0+

The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game

At age 3, kids might start to have the attention and comprehension needed to play a family game. This one challenges players to get one of each acorn — and they have to use a squirrel-shaped tweezer to pick them up, too. Bonus: This set comes with a board book to read after the game is over. Ages 3+

BRIO World Dinosaur Adventure Set

There are dinosaur toys, There are train sets. What this BRIO offering asks is: Why not both? The set comes with two Brachiosauruses figures (that can pick up dino eggs using the power of magnets), a pteranodon, a lava cave a wagon and plenty of tracks to send them around. One tester said her child loved the dinosaurs so much, he'd carry them around even when he wasn't playing with the train. Ages 3+

Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; she previously wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother . She lives with her husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found dominating the audio round at her local bar trivia night or tweeting about movies.

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Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa Welcome a Baby Girl, Princess Iman

The baby is King Abdullah and Queen Rania's first grandchild.

The Jordanian royal couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Princess Iman, on August 3. She was born at at the King Hussein Medical Center (KHMC) in Jordan. Because Princess Iman is a girl, she is not in the Jordanian line of succession.

"The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein were blessed, on 3 August 2024, with a baby girl they named Iman," the Court announced . "The Royal Hashemite Court extends its sincere congratulations and best wishes to Their Royal Highnesses and to Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah on this happy occasion."

Princess Iman is King Abdullah and Queen Rania 's first grandchild. "Iman, you’ve already got a hold of my heart. Our family has never been happier!" Rania posted on Instagram.

The Court also added in their birth announcement, "Their Royal Highnesses are immensely overjoyed and thankful on welcoming their firstborn, and call on well-wishers to consider donating to Al-Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans in lieu of sending gifts or flowers."

The new baby's full name is Her Royal Highness Princess Iman bint Al Hussein bin Abdullah II. Per the Court, Iman is "a feminine Arabic name meaning 'belief' and 'faith.' It is customary in Arab and Muslim cultures to choose meaningful names for children, and it is a longstanding tradition for the Hashemite Family to adopt authentic Arabic names for its family members. " Prince Hussein's younger sister is also named Princess Iman .

Hussein and Rajwa married in a glamorous royal wedding in June 2023; guests at their wedding included royals and world leaders , such as the Prince and Princess of Wales , Princess Beatrice , and First Lady Jill Biden .

Emily Burack (she/her) is the Senior News Editor for Town & Country, where she covers entertainment, culture, the royals, and a range of other subjects. Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at Hey Alma , a Jewish culture site. Follow her @emburack on Twitter and Instagram .

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Best ways to travel to Taylor Swift Eras concerts at Wembley Stadium

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Wembley Stadium will be packed for the next five days as Taylor Swift brings more Eras tour concerts to London.

The stadium in north-west London has capacity for 90,000 people, so it’s safe to say transport networks in the area will also be busy over the coming days.

Chiltern Railways, the main operators to and from London Marylebone station, told customers to buy their tickets before travelling as services will be busier than usual.

While Wembley railway station is closest to the stadium, there are other ways to get to there, such as the Underground , which is part of the Transport for London (TfL) network.

Travelling from central London to Wembley Stadium for Taylor Swift concerts

While Chiltern Railways will have more trains to and from Wembley Stadium during the concert days, the services will still be busy.

Richard Allan, the managing director of Chiltern Railways, said: ‘Our advice to customers is to expect trains to be busy, to travel as early as possible, and to be aware that a will be a queuing system in place for customers catching the train from Wembley Stadium station after the event.’

Luckily, the train is not the only way to get there.

The nearest London Underground station is Wembley Park, which is about 12 minute walk (without any crowds).

It is served by the Metropolitan and Jubilee lines on the Underground which gives access to and from most major London Tube stations.

If you don’t mind the walk before the hours-long concert or after, the wild-card options further away are Stonebridge Park Station and North Wembley.

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Both are around 30 minutes away on foot, with service by the Overground and Underground’s Bakerloo line.

If you don’t mind a potential wait in the traffic and dishing out the cash, a taxi could be an option, especially if you’re travelling with others. To avoid the crowds especially after the concerts, requesting a pick-up point away from the stadium could help.

Last but not least are the city bikes if you’re feeling energetic. There are no Santander bikes at Wembley, but Lime bikes app appears to have bikes dotted around between central London and Wembley. This could help you to get to a less busy Tube station if cycling all the way is too far.

Travel influencer Candace Salters previously shared a hack for the London Eras tour on her Instagram ahead of the Eras tour gigs in June.

She suggested fans take the Jubilee line northbound from Wembley Park station away from central London for one stop to Kingsbury, then get on the southbound train.

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Candace said the northbound platform is likely to be less busy than the southbound one.

This way you will already get a spot on the carriage by the time it rolls into the packed Wembley Park.

Transport for London said the capital’s transport network, including Wembley Park station, is used to handling crowds during concerts, matches and events.

It will work closely with Wembley Stadium, with crowd control measures in place on public transport to ensure ‘all Swifties get to and from the concerts safely,’ TfL said.

In June, TfL delighted fans by revealing ‘Taylor’s Version’ of the Tube map , with line and stations named after her albums and songs.

Wembley Stadium is taking extra security measures after Taylor’s Vienna gigs had to be cancelled following a terror threat .

Now the stadium is thought to have added extra private security staff specialising in counter-terrorism.

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