Calm before the storm.

Japan is taking a stand against a serious injustice that touches all of us: the daily indignity–nay, the daily TORMENT–of co-ed bathrooms.

Soon, female passengers on Japan’s All Nippon Airlines will enjoy express bathroom visits on international flights, courtesy of a designated female-only bathroom that men will only be able to use in case of an emergency, or an all-male flight (no word on whether ANA considers an all-male flight an emergency?) An All Nippon spokesperson explained that the decision was made because “men often leave the seats up.” And, just like that, All Nippon became the first major airline to make a business decision based on a popular source of conflict on sitcoms. Business history!

Surveys showed that 90% of female passengers supported the idea of female-only bathrooms, but we’re willing to bet guys might bristle at the idea of being kept out of certain lavatories. Bold move, Japan - making the skies more orderly and bathroom lines longer since 2010. Guys, what do you think?

Love is Temporary, Botox is Forever. Wait no...

Men, boys, guys, fellas… you know what’s coming up Sunday, don’t you? Um, dude?

Let’s hope. It’s Valentine’s Day—a day that gives you the chance to not only show your woman how much she means to you, but to send a message that she will inevitably share virally with every single one of her friends, family members, coworkers, social networks, and the woman sitting next to her on the bus next Monday. Still not sure what to get? We’re here to help. A spa treatment is a very versatile idea; you can share an unforgettable, relaxing day of spa treatments, or if you can’t be together, it’s the perfect way to show her just how much you want her to be happy– with or without you.

Our extensive list of February Spa Deals is a great place to look when choosing your gift… but just be careful that the spa treatment you choose is sending the right message! There are some bookings that should be left to her… you be the judge.

Aromatherapy - The therapeutic use of essential oils—based on the specific healing property of each oil—in such treatments as massage, diffusions, body wraps and soaks.

“Baby, nothing’s better than your natural smell… but I think this makes scents.”

Botox - An injectable neuro-toxin that paralyzes muscles used to reduce lines, wrinkles and aging.

“Honey, remember how in love we were in the beginning?”

Velashape/Endothermologie - Two medical spa treatments that contour the body, known to reduce cellulite.

“I love your smile! You’re so cute when you say cheese and get those little dimples. Not as cute when your thighs say cottage cheese and you get those little dimples.”

Instant Glow Mini-Facial and Makeup Application - A girly pick-me-up

“I love you inside and out. Just a little more inside.”

Side by Side Massage - A couples massage, for two to enjoy together

“I will be by your side forever.”

Not sure which message you want to send? Let her choose. There’s absolutely no way to imply that she’s fat, tired-looking, old, saggy or imperfect with a Spa Week Gift Card.

XOXO

We can’t take any credit for this brilliant time-management tool; thanks to the great minds at visitlasvegas.com you can ward off fights with your significant other before they begin, and look dayum good by the time they would have been over. See which spa treatments will work for your relationship! (Works outside of Vegas too.)

And a bonus thanks to @ISpaDoYou for finding this one — was going to re-tweet you but it was too pertinent to be non-permanent.

There are dozens of crazy grooming gadgets out there for women, but today we wanted to focus on grooming gadgets for the guys. Here are 5 grooming gadgets for fellas that run the gamet from cool to useful to weird. Enjoy!

1. Benefit Wonder Mitt

Some guys may have a mental block about using a fluffy (but effective!) loofah, but using a loofah or sponge in the place of a hand or washcloth saves body wash, cleans better, and sloughs off dead cells that can make skin dry and scaly.  The Wonder Mitt will provide the same effect with a more stereotypically manly design.

2. Fogless Shower Mirror

Moisture and heat from the shower can make for a far smoother, easier shave–but without a mirror to help you see what you’re doing, you just might cut off your nose. Enter the fogless shower mirror, which will stay crystal clear no matter how scalding you like your showers.

3. Fresh Breath Tester

This little Japanese import will analyze your breath and rank it on a scale of 1-6. If you can get over how weird it is, it’s hard to argue with its utility!

4. Toothbrush Sanitizer

Never let thoughts of what lurks on your toothbrush keep you up at night again–this gadget uses a UV light to blast and banish bacteria. It’s totally nontoxic, too!

5. Zeno Blemish Clearing Device

Guys don’t get the helping hand of concealer; luckily, the Zeno is here to zap pimples at their source. The machine uses gentle heat to kill the bacteria that causes blemishes in the first place.

If you have an older brother, you’ll love this blog.

If you are an older brother, you’ll love this blog.

If you’ve ever wished you had an older brother, you’ll love this blog.

If you’ve never wished you had an older brother, you should probably read this blog to see why you should be wishing that you had an older brother.

http://olderbrothersadvice.wordpress.com

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Jacob Frommer , the author of Older Brother’s Advice, has 2 older brothers - the inspiration behind all his musings. Which mean his sister Rebecca, 25, has 2 older brothers and 1 younger one to be inspired by. To dig a little deeper, I got the little sister scoop and asked Rebecca: What was the best advice YOU ever got from your brothers?

Judah, 28 - Lead by example. He is so even keeled, very rational, and patient. He puts family first and always picks up my phone calls. He’s just one of those people that always seems to have the answers.

Sam, 26 - Age is nothing but a number. Friends, girlfriends, boyfriends whoever. He lets people in, and bonds with EVERYONE.

Jacob, 22 - Forge your own path. DO NOT CARE WHAT OTHERS THINK ABOUT YOU. This kid is not afraid to wear a woman’s vest and make it look good. Commit to a career in beer brewing while everyone expects him to go into finance. and write a blogpost, that he knoooows his mother is gonna read that says “Dont send your girlfriend texts of your ____”.

What’s the best advice you ever got from a sibling?