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🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

Halle Berry reveals what she no longer does in the bedroom since meeting her fiancé

Actress Halle Berry discusses her evolved perspective on intimacy and self-pleasure since getting engaged to Van Hunt.

Feb 26 • 11:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Individuals may value rewards more when earned through effort

A study from Stanford researchers suggests that effort can increase the perceived value of rewards by triggering neurochemical responses related to pleasure.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Today I only want a night of love and luxury

The author expresses excitement about an upcoming date with the series 'Bridgerton', highlighting the appeal of light entertainment that provides pleasure without requiring deep thought.

Feb 26 • 08:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Andrew's dark life 'under investigation' - 'house arrest', cut off and pleasure ban

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, once known as the Queen's favorite son, is currently under investigation and living in isolation following his recent arrest for misconduct.

Feb 25 • 22:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Sexual Positions for Seniors: Which Prioritize Pleasure Without Demanding Physical Effort

The article discusses the importance of maintaining sexual activity in older adults, highlighting positions that maximize pleasure while minimizing physical exertion.

Feb 25 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ana Belén: “I have sought the pleasure of work, not recognition”

Spanish actress Ana Belén discusses her career and new film 'Islas', expressing her love for work over fame.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Ana Belén: "I have sought the pleasure of work, not recognition"

Ana Belén discusses her career and motivations in the arts, highlighting her return to cinema in the film 'Islas' and her enduring connection to theater.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

How Innocent Girls in North Korea are Selected for the 'Pleasure Brigade'

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has escalated the selection of young women for his 'Pleasure Brigade', which reportedly draws from school girls based on strict criteria of innocence and health.

Feb 23 • 22:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Only 10% of boys aged 14-16 read daily for pleasure, National Literacy Trust finds

A recent report by the National Literacy Trust reveals that only 10% of boys aged 14-16 engage in daily reading for pleasure, with academic demands and screen time impacting their reading habits.

Feb 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Calling meat protein is the murder of pleasure in food

The article critiques the trend of labeling meat merely as 'protein', arguing that it diminishes the enjoyment of eating.

Feb 19 • 17:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Jamie Carragher 'glad' Arsenal slipped up in title race as he names preferred winner

Jamie Carragher expressed pleasure that Arsenal stumbled in the Premier League title race but still favors them to win over Manchester City.

Feb 19 • 07:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Unconventional Star. The First Republic Pleasure-Seeker and Entrepreneur Hugo Haas Succeeded in America

The article commemorates the 125th anniversary of actor Hugo Haas, highlighting his unique contributions and struggles in Czech cinema and his successful career in America.

Feb 19 • 05:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bad news for the Government features the greatest pleasure of Argentines

Food inflation has accelerated in Argentina, particularly affecting the price of meat, which is a significant part of the national culture.

Feb 16 • 18:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STIs increase in Limeira and Santa Bárbara, and doctor advises on prevention during Carnival: 'pleasure should not cost health'

The number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has risen in Limeira and Santa Bárbara D'Oeste, Brazil, prompting health officials to issue preventive advice during the Carnival season.

Feb 15 • 11:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

He didn't close his restaurant during COVID, now he had to. The former ODS member has found pleasure among the Chinese

Jiří Janeček, a former member of the Czech Democratic Civic Party, has had his brewery closed by authorities, despite previously resisting COVID-related restrictions.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

REPORT TO THE READER ⟩ Postimees’ update removes reading pleasure disruptors

Postimees has introduced an update to its app that enhances the reading experience for users.

Feb 13 • 14:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The sexual discussions on Yle's favorite program shocked viewers: 'A bit unusual'

Discussions about sex and sexuality on Yle's popular show 'Puoli seitsemän' surprised and shocked viewers, highlighting unconventional perspectives on male pleasure.

Feb 13 • 11:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Sex for women after 50: what changes and how to deal with the body's transformations

While aging does not eliminate a woman's capacity for pleasure or orgasm, hormonal and physical changes after 50 alter the body's response to sexual stimuli.

Feb 13 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Sports

Skier Eiduka: The greatest pleasure is hearing my mother at competitions

Latvian skier Eiduka achieved the highest Olympic result in history for Latvian cross-country skiing by finishing 15th, expressing gratitude towards her support team and reflecting on her performance and experiences.

Feb 12 • 12:33 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Troels Lund Poulsen reacts to NATO decision: 'I am extremely happy'

Denmark's Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen expresses his pleasure over NATO's decision to increase its presence in the Arctic, signifying a shift from viewing the region as low-stakes.

Feb 11 • 19:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The pleasure of wine? It's all in the brain

Yale neuroscientist Gordon M. Shepherd explores how the enjoyment of wine is rooted in the brain rather than just the physical experience of tasting in his Italian edition of 'Neuroenology.'

Feb 11 • 11:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Omoda 5 HEV Brings Brazilian Engineering to Enhance Efficiency and Driving Pleasure

The Omoda 5 HEV is a newly launched compact SUV in Brazil that combines hybrid efficiency with a powerful turbocharged combustion engine.

Feb 10 • 17:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Jaume Bach, not losing the pleasure of projecting

Architect Jaume Bach reflects on his 50 years of creating various buildings and his architectural legacy in a new book.

Feb 10 • 08:53 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Inter-Juve, for Chivu the victory is more for pleasure

Inter is looking to beat Juventus again after a long streak without victories against major rivals.

Feb 10 • 07:12 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Christchurch shooter 'wanted to be convicted' of terrorism, court hears

The Christchurch attacker expressed pleasure upon being charged with terrorism, indicating alignment with his extremist beliefs, during a recent court hearing.

Feb 10 • 02:23 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Reasons why regular sex is essential for men's health

Regular sexual activity is crucial not only for pleasure but also for maintaining men's physical and mental health, as outlined by Estonian urologist Dr. Margus Punab.

Feb 9 • 18:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Twisted way Ghislaine Maxwell 'coached victim to pleasure Epstein'

Virginia Giuffre details how Ghislaine Maxwell coached her into sexualized behavior to please Jeffrey Epstein during her recruitment as a minor.

Feb 9 • 13:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Sports

'It was great to see friends', said US ambassador after meeting Mukesh-Nita Ambani

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor expressed his pleasure in meeting Indian business magnate Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita at the T20 World Cup match between India and the USA.

Feb 8 • 05:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Can trees predict an eclipse? A clash between the pleasure of an extraordinary story and the tedium of sticking to science

The article discusses an investigation into a publication claiming that fir trees communicate through quantum entanglement, with scientists exploring the implications of such extraordinary claims amidst ongoing ecological challenges.

Feb 6 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Aging: from pleasure to risks, what are the taboos of sex in old age

Carmem Fregonesi, a 97-year-old woman from Ribeirão Preto, challenges societal taboos about sexuality in the elderly by sharing her experiences and perspectives on pleasure.

Feb 6 • 08:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Female Erogenous Zones: What They Are and How to Stimulate Them to Enhance Pleasure

The article discusses the often limited perspective on female sexuality, emphasizing the importance of understanding and stimulating female erogenous zones to enhance personal pleasure.

Feb 6 • 08:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The Best Sex Toys to Try in 2026 (Ideal for Valentine's Day Gifts)

This article highlights the best sex toys for 2026, emphasizing their innovative technology, luxurious design, and exceptional quality, suitable for enhancing intimate well-being and pleasure.

Feb 6 • 05:15 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Karin Eriksson: Trump can revel in the schadenfreude over Norway's shame

The release of the new Epstein files is fundamentally shaking Norway's self-image, providing an opportunity for U.S. President Donald Trump to take pleasure in the country's disgrace.

Feb 6 • 04:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Reading has a dramatic - and worrying - decline worldwide

A staggering decline in the number of readers is affecting various parts of the world, with the U.S. seeing over a 40% drop in the habit of reading for pleasure in the last 20 years.

Feb 6 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Bad Bunny in his official interview as the artist of Super Bowl LX: My main pleasure is creating, having fun, and connecting with people

Bad Bunny expresses his excitement for connecting with fans and celebrating culture as the official halftime artist for Super Bowl LX in an interview ahead of the event in Santa Clara, California.

Feb 5 • 19:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Why Music is Like Food for the Brain

Listening to music is a pleasurable way to exercise the brain, stimulating diverse areas of the organ and potentially altering brain activity in real time according to various scientific studies.

Feb 5 • 11:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Darkly comedic' thriller with The Last of Us icon lands release date

Apple TV has announced the release date for its new comedy-thriller series 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed', which follows a newly single mother caught in a web of crime and conspiracy.

Feb 5 • 09:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Fabio Porchat debuts as presenter of LOL: 'It's a sadistic pleasure'

Fabio Porchat transitions from competitor to host for the new season of the Amazon Prime show LOL, where laughing is prohibited, featuring notable comedians like Tom Cavalcante and Gregorio Duvivier.

Feb 4 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Manuel Viso: "The crunch of potatoes activates the pleasure neurotransmitter, and your brain applauds"

Dr. Manuel Viso discusses how the crunch of fried potatoes activates dopamine, leading to a rapid sensation of reward that can trap the nervous system.

Feb 2 • 18:54 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Pleasure After Menopause: Sexologist Explains Why Sexual Life Does Not End at 50

Sexologist Elia Martínez Rodarte asserts that sexual pleasure can remain fulfilling and vibrant for individuals well beyond their 50s, despite societal misconceptions about aging and sexuality.

Feb 2 • 16:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

On its World Day.. the Story of Hot Pepper from Spiritual Spice to Chemistry of Pleasure

The article explores the historical significance of spices, especially hot pepper, which transitioned from spiritual and medicinal uses in ancient civilizations to a key player in global trade and culinary practices.

Jan 16 • 12:57 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Iran, the revolution at the table

In Iran, even a glass can be an act of disobedience in a state that criminalizes pleasure and governs citizens' desires, turning eating and drinking into acts of conflict.

Jan 15 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Wellness in Ireland: Hot Happiness in the Seaweed Bath

The article explores a nostalgic wellness experience in Ireland, promising health, pleasure, relaxation, and smooth skin through a traditional seaweed bath.

Jan 14 • 14:21 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The pleasure of snooping in houses, from entertainment to a symptom: "You can't afford it even in your dreams, but you consume it anyway"

The article explores the phenomenon of people being fascinated by luxury real estate shows despite their unaffordability, emphasizing the disconnect between aspiration and reality.

Jan 12 • 21:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Alfa Romeo Junior Q4: electrified and all-wheel drive

The Alfa Romeo Junior Q4 expands its range with a modern all-wheel drive system designed for efficiency, safety, and driving pleasure on low-grip surfaces.

Jan 11 • 12:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Guilty pleasure' sequel which 'defined a generation' on ITV tonight

ITV4 is airing the classic 1985 action sequel 'Rambo: First Blood Part II', featuring Sylvester Stallone, celebrated as a defining guilty pleasure of the 80s.

Jan 11 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The pleasure of shooting a woman in the head with impunity

A new video highlights the summary execution of Renée Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minnesota, reflecting elements of a new fascism and the disturbing dynamics of masculinity towards assertive women.

Jan 10 • 21:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Shoppers say Katy Perry-approved toy is 'unlike anything else' they've tried

Shoppers rave about the Womanizer Premium 2, a Katy Perry-approved pleasure toy, claiming it offers a unique experience unlike any other.

Jan 7 • 21:11 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Racism, Hysteria, and Fake News: Right-Wing Fear and Pleasure at Power Outages

The article discusses the rise of right-wing rhetoric and conspiracy theories regarding power outages in Germany, fueled by media outlets and social platforms like TikTok.

Jan 7 • 15:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

'Pleasure Beach': three girls absolutely happy one summer night in a holiday city

The article discusses a story set in Blackpool on June 16, 1999, where three girls enjoy a summer night, with a backdrop of late-90s music and references to universal literature, including 'Ulysses'.

Jan 5 • 04:30 UTC

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