Choose a matte, powder blush that is the same color as your lipstick. After you have applied your lipstick and lip liner, sweep your finger across the blush and press it against your lips. Keep applying the blush this way until it is completely covering your lips, and your lipstick is matte.  Do not use shimmery blush. This will not work for all lipstick colors since you may not be able to find blush in every color. Try it with peach, pink, and bronze colors, as they’re easiest to find. If you cannot find blush in the right color, you can try using matte eye shadow in a matching color instead.

Summary: Dab powder blush over your lipstick to make it look matte.


Once you've hauled in your boxes of electronics, clear the entertainment room and lay everything out. Take inventory of what you have, and if you've forgotten something, go back out and get it before you start setting up. Before you plug anything in, place your receiver in front of (or underneath) your TV, then do a walk-through of where you want to place your speakers accordingly. For example, if you have a 5.1 system, consider placing 1 speaker directly in front of your TV, 2 on either side of the TV, and 1 on either side of the seating area. Leave your subwoofer alone for now.  Your setup will differ based on how many speakers you have, the layout of your room, and the height of your seating; this is simply a general reference. The 2 speakers on either side of the TV should be placed firmly on the ground or a stand. If you have a larger speaker system, place surplus speakers around or behind the seating area in an arc; this will enhance your surround-sound experience. From a top-down perspective, your front speakers should form an equilateral triangle with the center of your seating placed at the apex. Take the width of your room and the general number of people you hope to seat into account here--your speakers will need to be placed farther apart from one another if you hope to engage each member of a crowded room equally, whereas they can be fairly close together if you're the sole occupant. Surround-sound speakers are best place to the immediate left and right of your seating arrangement, with the speakers elevated to roughly standing ear level. If you don't have enough room to the left and right, you can always mount the speakers behind your viewing area. Once you've determined roughly where everything should go, attach your receiver to your TV and any existing pieces of hardware (consoles, Blu-ray, etc.). You should have a general A/V input (i.e., HDMI cable, optical cable, coaxial cable) to connect your TV to your receiver--this will differ based on your hardware, especially if you have older TV and receiver models.  You may want to pull your TV away from the wall while you do this for ease of access. This is where you'll need your speaker cable; though some brands include these cables by default, you're better off buying your own. If you have a system higher than 2.1, plug in your remaining speakers to your receiver using speaker cable. Listen to a DVD or some music that you're familiar with; to figure out how to tweak your speakers' placement, walk around the room and take note of where the audio quality dips or otherwise sounds different than normal, then adjust the speakers accordingly. Pay special attention to sound distortion; this can be especially indicative of poor speaker placement. To avoid distortion, make sure your speakers have plenty of room all around them to broadcast sound--don't place them in a corner or between objects. You may also need to play with your TV's audio settings to even out bass and treble. Since your subwoofer's sound quality will likely change based on the size and shape of your room, there isn't one universal way to place it, so experiment until the sound is balanced and refined.  A good rule of thumb with subwoofers is never place them directly against walls or in corners. Even with the right audio adjustments, this can distort your bass. Entertainment systems with limited space usually resort to placing the subwoofer on one side of the TV, facing the seating area but not angled toward the viewer's head height like the other speakers. Walk around the room one final time to ensure your TV's audio is even and balanced throughout, experimenting with different bass settings to eliminate distortion as you go. Remember that your end goal is to distribute the audio equally to everyone in the room; therefore, ensuring that the audio is consistent throughout the seating area should be your top priority.

Summary: Unbox everything and lay it out. Do a dry run. Place your speakers. Plug in your receiver. Plug your front speakers into your receiver. Plug in your other speakers. Turn everything on. Connect your subwoofer. Double check your calibrations.


Your diet can have a big impact on all aspects of your overall health, including your fertility. Eat a balanced diet rich in healthy foods to help get your fertility on track.  Make sure to include healthy foods from all major food groups. Your diet should be a mix of a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and low-fat dairy. Cook your foods in a healthy fashion. Bake and grill foods instead of frying them, for example. Nutritionists recommend that you try and make half of your plate vegetables at each meal.  This will increase your fiber intake and overall wellbeing. Antioxidants may increase sperm count. Try adding antioxidant-rich foods to your diet, such as berries, pears, apples, asparagus, broccoli, kale, tomatoes, and nuts. Regular physical activity can help your overall health, which could cause an increase in fertility. If you're trying to increase fertility, work on developing a healthy exercise routine; however, you may want to avoid certain activities. While more studies are needed, research has linked a drop in fertility to certain forms of physical exercise.  Some studies indicate biking may cause a drop in fertility. Very strenuous forms of exercise, such as training for a triathlon, may also cause a drop in fertility. Stick to lighter, consistent physical activity to boost your fertility. Being underweight, overweight or obese may reduce sperm count and increase the likelihood of producing abnormal sperm; therefore, work on getting to a normal weight if you're over- or underweight for your height. Talk to your doctor about how to get to a good weight. You may need to eat more or less depending on whether you need to gain or lose weight. It's best to have your doctor monitor your weight loss or gain to make sure it's done in a healthy fashion. Not only can stress interfere with your sexual health, high levels of stress can cause changes in hormones that affect sperm production, reducing fertility. If you have a high-stress lifestyle, take steps to reduce stress. This can potentially cause an increase in fertility.  Reach out to people socially on a regular basis. Regular social interaction can greatly reduce your stress level. Hang out with friends and family members who are pleasant and engaging. Avoid unnecessary stress. Do not agree to commitments you cannot fulfill. Stay away from people who stress you out. If something on the news stresses you out, avoid reading about it. Try to have perspective. In moments when you feel stressed out, pause and think, "How will I feel about this in a day? In a week?" Chances are, a lot of your problems are blown out of proportion unnecessarily. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can have an adverse effect on fertility. If you're not sure if you have an STI, get tested at your doctor's office. If you test positive for anything, have it treated right away. Take measures to prevent STIs if you want to protect your fertility. Always use latex condoms during sex. You can also practice monogamy by only sleeping with one partner, as this can reduce your risk of contracting an STI. Daily multivitamin supplements contain vitamins C and E, as well as a good supply of other essential nutrients for male reproductive health. Some research suggests a daily multivitamin may increase your sperm count.  Choose a multivitamin that also contains selenium, zinc, and folate, which have been linked to healthy sperm production. While there is little evidence that a daily multivitamin is harmful, you should always check with your doctor before taking one. You want to make sure a multivitamin is safe for you given your current health and any existing medications.
Summary: Eat a healthy diet. Exercise regularly to boost sperm count. Work on maintaining or achieving a healthy weight. Keep your stress under control. Prevent sexually transmitted infections. Take a multivitamin.