Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Prepare your poses. Be expressive. Be prepared to hold each pose for a specified amount of time. Put together a "modeling bag. Prepare your body.

Answer: Nude art models are typically expected to strike four basic poses during their sessions.   These are standing, seated, reclining, and semi-reclining or prone. The standing pose requires you to stand in a variety of ways with your arms, legs, hands, and feet engaged in various ways. You might have props to hold or have to hold a particular facial expression. The reclining pose will typically require you to lie down on your back on a sofa or couch in a comfortable position. The semi-reclining pose will require you to lie down on your stomach while lifting your chest, as you would do to read a magazine at the beach. These are the four basic poses, but there is a variety of movements and gestures that you can make when you hold them. It is important to note that when in a standing pose, not to let your knees lockout (doing so may cause you to pass out). Draw on any personal experience to think of poses that are interesting or inspiring. Any physical activity may be a source of good poses.  A good model must be able to be expressive from the bottoms of their feet to the tips of their fingers. Art is dynamic and your poses should be as well!   Many models are inspired by the poses depicted in classical works of art. Yoga poses are often used because they engage the muscles in interesting and dynamic ways. Different kinds of poses can be held for short or long periods. It is best to be prepared to hold still for a long time.   The time required for a pose can be described by any of the following three terms: gestures, short poses, and long poses. Gestures are poses lasting less than three minutes. Short poses last three to twenty minutes, and long poses which are held in multiple 20 minute intervals with a short break in between. The latter is generally the norm for painting and sculpture; drawing classes will require a number of shorter poses. Any class may begin with a few gestures as a "warm-up". If you're in the middle of a long pose and need to move, someone will use tape to mark the position of your body. Just ask, "Can someone please tape me?" " You should come prepared to your modeling session so you don't need to trouble the artist by asking for anything and maintain your professionalism.  The most important thing you need to bring is a robe so you can wear it between poses or to use the bathroom. You should also bring a towel or blanket to sit on for hygienic reasons. Bring slippers or sandals to slip in and out of quickly on breaks. You might also want to have water or snacks with you. Always bring a date book and pen (or your phone) for booking future sessions. You will want to be clean and look natural.   Before you leave for your session, shower and apply lotion to soothe dry skin, which could cause you discomfort while posing. Wear minimal jewelry unless otherwise requested. You shouldn't put in a ton of hairspray or wear make up unless requested. You should look as natural as possible.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Avoid coping mechanisms. Choose healthy outlets for your emotions. Express your emotions in appropriate ways.

Answer: If you decide to conceal your feelings, you might be tempted to turn to common but unhealthy coping mechanisms, but doing so just makes the problem worse.  Avoid drugs or alcohol. Many people who are sad or experiencing unrequited love turn to alcohol or drugs to cope with the pain, but doing so tends to make the sadness even worse when soberness returns, and can lead to problems with addiction and health consequences. Watch out for the sugar trap. Many people cope with sadness or feelings of rejection by eating, particularly carb- and sugar-heavy foods like ice cream and chocolate. But the body responds to sugar and carbs by creating a fake emotional "high" that quickly plummets into a sugar crash that is even worse than the way you felt before you ate the sugar. Don’t fall into that trap!  Don't turn to empty relationships and sex. Especially if your feelings are related to unexpressed love or feelings of rejection from a romantic partner, you might be tempted to turn to casual sex and empty relationships to fill that void. But these relationships will not fill your craving for affection and intimacy. Give yourself time to grieve your lost love and then give it time. You will find someone to fill the emotional needs you have as well as the physical ones. Instead of unhealthy coping mechanisms, look for healthy ways to express your feelings.  Try exercise. Focusing your anger or disappointment on physical fitness can be a great way to distract yourself. Consider high intensity exercise like boxing, weightlifting, or circuit training. Just be sure you don't take it too far and exercise without resting or without taking proper precautions to protect your body from injuries. Learn a new art form. Expressing yourself through creativity can help to get some of your emotions out in safe, healthy ways. Try painting, writing music, writing short stories or poetry, or a craft like sewing or woodworking. Even if the art is unrelated to your particular feelings that you're hiding, it can be a way to take your mind off of things and focus your energy on something productive. You may have been fearful to express your emotions for fear that the confrontation would get out of control. It's important to develop and practice healthy ways of expressing yourself so that you can be in control of your interactions with others.  Feelings of anger should not automatically result in shouting fests. In fact, yelling when you're angry often makes it hard to communicate what it is that has you upset, and also makes it more likely that the person you're yelling at will tune you out and not listen. Instead, let anger lead you to be more assertive and brave in your confrontations without letting it get the better of you. Use your anger to guide you toward rational conversations that can help solve the problem rather than creating new ones.  Express your sadness without fearing that you shouldn't. Some people have been raised to think that it's childish or inappropriate to cry or mourn a loss, especially for men, but actually letting yourself feel sadness when sad things happen is an important sign of maturity. It's ok to feel sad and let yourself experience that feeling by crying.  Expressing your feelings can help you avoid negative health consequences of holding them in, such as hypertension, depression, and weight gain.  Check out this helpful wikiHow article for more advice about healthy ways to express your emotions.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Lie down on a flat surface. Have the other person stand above you. Pull the other person's face down gently. Kiss.

Answer: You don't have to lean backwards to do a spiderman kiss, especially if you're uncomfortable doing so. You can pull off the maneuver by stretching out on your bed or another flat surface like a couch. Your partner should stand near your head. They should be hovering above you slightly for this part of the gesture. Reach forward with your hands and gently take your partner's face. With your hands, gently pull their face downward towards your lips. After your partner's face is near yours, you can do the Spiderman kiss. Give your partner a sensual kiss on the lips. This will be reminiscent of the scene from the movie.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Add a photo if you haven’t done so already. Keep your tone friendly and professional. Share personal and professional information. Respond to your classmates’ posts.

Answer:
It’s always nice to be able to put a face to a name, and in an online course, the feeling of community has to form in a different way than in a traditional class. You can usually add a photo to your profile so it shows every time you post, or you could add an additional picture to your introduction post. If you’re uncomfortable with adding a photo for privacy reasons, that is okay! If it was requested by your instructor, just send them an email about your reservations to let them know why you aren’t adhering to their guidelines. Because you’re posting online, it can be tempting to slip into an informal way of “speaking” by using slang or loose grammar, so pay extra attention to your introduction post. Use full, complete sentences, proper grammar, and make sure to proofread before you hit “submit.” Try reading what you wrote out loud to hear how it sounds—this may help you reword or restructure your introduction for the best flow. Include information about why you’re in the class and about what you do during the rest of your time (either for work or for fun). For example, you could write “Hi, my name is Sharon Izzo, and I work during the day at a nursing home. When I’m not working or in class, I like to spend time with my spouse and our 3 rescue dogs.”  You can also share what city you live in if you’re comfortable with that—many students who are in online classes form study groups that either meet in person or online. Remember that less is more—your classmates will be less likely to read 5 paragraphs than they would 1 succinct paragraph. This is the best way to start building rapport with everyone. Reach out to others who live in the same area or who share the same interests as you. Chances are if you’re in the same program, you might have multiple courses with them over the next 1 or 2 years. Having an active presence in your online class will make your overall experience more gratifying, and it’ll also help you engage more with the material.