YOCISCO.com Do's and Don't's of Summer

It’s finally here! Winter has lost its chilling grip on us as we welcome summer 2008. I don’t know about you but the hot weather is long over due! Summer means getting up and getting active, spending time with the familia, flossing that summer body, reminiscing on summer love, attending that block party or just enjoying the sun. Do Summer up right with....

YOCISCO.com’s Do’s and Don’t’s for Summer ’08

Do:

Travel like a pro

This time of year means summer travel. Weather jet setting off for a two day escape or going to visit your peoples for the annual family reunion, traveling can be stressful. It’s important to keep up to date on the frequent policy and security changes going on in the air travel industry. Here are few helpful tips I've picked up while traveling the friendly and sometimes unfriendly skies.
Click Here for the exclusive YOCISCO.com guide to traveling like a pro.

Rip the Abs

Summer. When we peel of the track suit and show off what we have been working all winter long for- sexy abs. If you’ve been slacking since Christmas, its time to get on it! The midsection is one of the most difficult areas for men to get in shape. Proper diet and exercise routine is the only sure way to get ride of love handles and that panza. Click here for helpful info on getting your abs right.

Feast on Fruit

Summer brings added health benefits as fresh summer fruits flood into our grocery stores. Take advantage of these gifts from Mother Nature. Click here about the best summer fruits and their benefits.

Keep Clean Kicks

Now that we can lose the boots of winter, sneakers are the shoe of choice for chilln’ on the block or shoppn’ at the mall. Scuffed up sneakers aren’t cute. Have the freshest sneakers at the party; keep em clean with these tips- Click Here

Trim body hair

Peeling back the layers of clothing from the never ending winter months, no telling what has grown underneath these sweat pants. If you plan on rocking a minimal swimsuit, trim up that body hair! Some dudes prefer smooth, some hairy, either way don’t let your body hair get too over the top.

Choose a Summer Fragrance

YOCISCO.com's cosmetic consultant, Sabina has her top 3 scents for the season. Click here for the scents for summer seduction.

Don't

Forget to stay hydrated
The summer months bring sweltering temperatures and during this time, its more important than ever to stay hydrated. Click here to find out how much water you should be drinking.


Get sunburned

This time of year means less clothing and more skin. Walking around shirtless at pride can be dangerous for your health. Don’t let your precious skin get burned. Protect it before you display it. Click here to read the exclusive YOCISCO.com sun block article and find out what Sabina recommends.

Miss Pride Season

In celebration of who we are as gay men, attend a gay pride event this summer. More and more our lifestyle is being accepted. You went through hell coming out, now celebrate who you are by attending a Pride celebration. Weather you network, dance or stand around looking sexy, coming out to celebrate pride is an affirmation of who we are. We have a long way to go, especially as gay men of color in our own communities. Be proud and celebrate this summer.

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Have unkept feet

If you plan on wearing those Marc Jacobs flip-flops this summer, please clean up them toes! No matter how fine you are, having unkept feet is not attractive. Click here for tips from Sabina on how to keep your feet presentable during the summer months.

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