Where to Find Non-Market Apps for Young Women

January 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Young women have their own interests and specific challenges to face on their way to becoming older, more mature women. Life is full of wonder, but it’s also full of surprises, some not so nice. Discover where to find non-market apps for young women to help them prepare to face the difficult, sometimes tedious, journey ahead.

Non-Market Apps

You may shop the Droid store endlessly for certain apps to download on your Android, and you’ll still only be viewing about half of all the extras that are available for your smartphone. Many non-market, third-party apps will add a lot of fun and function to your phone. When you know where to find them, you’ll broaden your app-hunting base and get access to an entire world of possibility.

Apps for Young Women

Before marriage, before children, before life’s responsibilities bring wisdom, young women experience a unique slice of life they are not likely to revisit. Why not safely get the most out of it with the right apps for young women?

  • Circle 6 is expressly designed for college-aged women. The app works as a safety net to prevent violence against young women and keep them safe while they’re dating and interacting with romantic interests. Use the app’s features to reach out to friends, send help messages and even allow them to track you through GPS. Circle 6 is perfect for young women who might be out partying with friends, drinking at the bar or dating a stranger — something most young women do. Usually, these situations are perfectly safe… but sometimes they aren’t.
  • Young women will enjoy life’s lighter side with fun fashion apps. The Super Model Empire app is a free dress-up game filled with designer fashions, models, photo shoots and a full storyline that puts players right in the middle of the fashion industry. Download Roiworld: Fashion Fix Lite — another free app — to avoid making any fashion faux pas. The app allows women to access fashion “rules” as they play, so it’s a real fashion learning experience.
  • The iP app, also known as iPeriod, helps young women keep track of their cycles. The app is password-protected, allowing women to avoid embarrassment, and has a built-in calendar that helps them stay prepared for their monthly cycles. The email notification will send warnings of upcoming or late periods. Women who want to delve deeper into the app will find fertility and ovulation stats that will help them get pregnant if they’re trying to plan a family.

Where to Find Apps

Non-market Android apps on Technofied.net and other websites will point you quickly and easily to sites and Web pages where you may access apps for young women and people of other age groups (and genders). Non-market apps aren’t always as easy to find as those featured right on the Droid store, but third-party websites will help simplify the process so you’ll get just what you want.

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Safe Travel Practices for Women

January 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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For women, traveling alone or while pregnant can have risks, but you shouldn’t let it keep you from enjoying a vacation. There are many legitimate concerns you may have, and that’s okay. Check out these tips if you are planning to travel.

If You’re Pregnant

Generally, one of the biggest concerns for pregnant women is flying. Most airlines have a policy of allowing pregnant women on the plane, depending on how far along they are. You may find some of the best cheap tickets with a certain airline, but you should contact them to see if you will be allowed to ride on the plane. If not, try to find a different airline that will allow you to fly with them.

If you are pregnant, it is always a good idea to have an emergency plan. Keep contact numbers with you, including the number of your obstetrician. You should also carry a document stating your expected delivery date and blood type. Remember to drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration and to get up and walk around during a long flight to prevent phlebitis, or inflammation of the veins. This is a common condition in pregnant women and can affect anyone during a long flight.

 

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If You’re Traveling Alone

Traveling alone can bring on a lot of anxiety, whether you are worried about sexual assault or being scammed. Although these situations are unlikely, it is perfectly acceptable to be nervous when traveling alone. If it is your first time or you travel alone often, there are several safety practices you should keep in mind, including the following:

  • Don’t let people know you are traveling alone. It is okay to let an employee at your hotel know when you check in, but be careful about people overhearing.
  • Avoid traveling at night. Whether this means traveling to your destination or getting around the city you are visiting, you should avoid wandering around at night.
  • Dress appropriately. You don’t want to draw attention to yourself or give people ideas. This is an especially important tip when you are traveling to other countries. Even if the locals dress one way, people may have a different idea about you since you are foreign.
  • Talk to people back home. Even though a vacation is supposed to help you get away from every day life, talking to someone back home will ensure them that you are safe.
  • Have an emergency backup plan. This is a good idea no matter if you are traveling alone or with others. Let people back home know of your plan and keep emergency contact numbers with you.

As you travel, keep these tips in mind. Simply using common sense when traveling, whether pregnant or alone, can help you avoid many problems.

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