Woman just love taking care of themselves, it is a fact. Having all the latest products on the market is a must, but how many times do the little things that matter, actually get left out? The nails are one of the most ignored parts of the body, and worse, many women bite their nails.
Why Biting Your Nails Is Not Good For You:
Not only is biting your nails unhygienic, but if you do bite them, they are likely to grow back really jagged and uneven.
Do you know that when you bite your nails, you are ingesting a lot of germs? Studies have shown that under your nails, there is more bacteria there than if you were to lick a toilet seat. You definitely would not lick a toilet seat, so why bite your nails? Some men also find women who bite their fingernails, a turn off!
Imagine this scenario, you have taken a date home and things have progressed. You are running your hands through your dates hair, and all the sudden they notice your finger nails all chipped, broken and covered in dirt. They are hardly likely to find that a turn on, and they probably will not want to see you again.
The state of your nails can be an indicator of your overall general health, and if you use your hands a lot, especially whilst speaking, many people will see the state of them. With just a bit of care, your nails will thank you in the long run and it will be so much healthier for you than putting all that bacteria into your mouth. However, in order to look after your nails properly, you will need to understand them a little bit more and know what they need.
by Louise Forrest
4 responses so far ↓
1 charmaine // Nov 11, 2007 at 2:12 pm
Thanks so much for your artcle Louise. You are so right and I am trying very hard to stop but it’s difficult.
2 Joyce // Dec 30, 2007 at 4:34 am
I have been biting my nails for 50 years. How do I stop??? It’s an obsession and even though I don’t want to do it, I’m compelled to do so otherwise. The only time I don’t bite my nails is when I wear artificial tips. I don’t even think about it then, but as soon as the tips come off, I gnaw my nails down to the quick. I feel like a freak. What can I do??
3 Cynthia // Feb 16, 2008 at 5:38 am
thank you for pointing out how damaging nailbiting is to the ability to attract a man, which is (of course!) our only reason for breathing! i know that, thanks to your helpful article, I can check one more item off my list of ways to change myself to gain a mate! I dont have to develop my personality, invest my time in intellectual pursuits or immerse myself in interesting hobbies and find someone i can relate to on a physical, mental, and emotional level–i just have to file, clip and paint my way into fulfillment!
you’re a saint, louise. you make me glad to be a woman.
4 lucy // Aug 2, 2008 at 1:00 am
i have been biting my nails terribly since very young, sometimes they even bleed, does anyone else bite this severely ? i’d love to hear if you do, pls feel free to email me
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