Latest news with #Hester
The Guardian
5 days ago
- General
- The Guardian
This is how we do it: ‘We broke up and started having the most amazing sex'
Having a break has been great for our sex life About four years into our relationship, Hester and I got to a point where we weren't being open with each other. She had reservations about the relationship and our future together, and I could sense her uncertainty, which had a knock-on effect on me. She was distant and I felt insecure. We would lie in bed, not having sex, and I'd roll over feeling unwanted. We decided to break up, but this decision actually freed us. While we were apart, we'd have sex when we met up about once a month, but we also slept with other people. Hester saw me having sexual autonomy as attractive. I found my mojo and brought that back into our relationship. I wasn't jealous because I knew I had the power, so Hester sleeping with others didn't feel threatening. I felt secure in her desire in a way that I hadn't previously. Two years ago, we got back together. We don't live together, and our sex life is quite erratic. Before, I saw sex as a barometer of how good our relationship was, but Hester wanting to be with me after time apart means I feel more secure. I learned from my parents to offer comfort with physical affection – a pat on the back, rather than discussing emotions. But Hester has taught me to be still and just listen. I try to spend more time in difficult, uncomfortable places. I now feel closest to Hester after an argument. We both expressed uncertainty about whether getting back together was the right thing, about whether we'll stay together for ever, which was freeing and took the pressure off. When I wasn't articulating those thoughts, I felt trapped. I was worried I might lose some of the power and feel unwanted again, but I'm now able to communicate those doubts. I was a late bloomer; I didn't have much sex as a teenager, and part of me feels as if I haven't got it out of my system. We talk about opening up our relationship, which is a turn-on and often leads to us having sex. The more we talk about it, the stronger and more secure our relationship feels. If you're keen to talk to us about your sex lives you can get in touch by filling in the form below. It is very important that both sexual partners are happy to participate. Fred sleeping with other people sparked something in me. It made me desire him more A few months into our break, Fred told me he was seeing someone else, which I found hot until he said he was into her. I felt possessive, like Fred was mine, and sobbed into his lap in a restaurant while the table next to us celebrated a birthday. He said we had to stop having sex when we saw each other, but we still went home together that night. There was a primitive sense of triumph, and the sex was amazing, probably because there was a feeling that we shouldn't be doing it. Fred sleeping with other people sparked something in me. Him having sexual agency and being desired made me desire him more. Jealousy drives me, and I don't necessarily like that about myself. I feel as if I'm fulfilling negative stereotypes of the jealous woman. The risk is exciting, but I feel secure knowing he'd choose me. The break was great for us because it gave us both the space to be on our own and start again. We're more honest with each other now and have frank discussions, like about opening up our relationship. Before the break, instead of talking about his feelings, Fred just tried to have sex. But I have fluctuating hormones, and sometimes I'm just not in the mood; it has nothing to do with how close I feel to Fred. Now Fred's in a really good place. I'm enjoying watching him flourish and am proud of his bravery for quitting a comfortable job to pursue something more risky. His willingness to embark on something different makes me feel more attracted to him. I'm at the age where friends are settling down, getting married and having children. It can feel prescribed and pressurising, especially when Fred and I don't even live together yet. I can overthink things, but talking openly about our fears has brought us closer. Whatever happens, we want to set our own parameters.
The Guardian
5 days ago
- General
- The Guardian
This is how we do it: ‘We broke up and started having the most amazing sex'
Having a break has been great for our sex life About four years into our relationship, Hester and I got to a point where we weren't being open with each other. She had reservations about the relationship and our future together, and I could sense her uncertainty, which had a knock-on effect on me. She was distant and I felt insecure. We would lie in bed, not having sex, and I'd roll over feeling unwanted. We decided to break up, but this decision actually freed us. While we were apart, we'd have sex when we met up about once a month, but we also slept with other people. Hester saw me having sexual autonomy as attractive. I found my mojo and brought that back into our relationship. I wasn't jealous because I knew I had the power, so Hester sleeping with others didn't feel threatening. I felt secure in her desire in a way that I hadn't previously. Two years ago, we got back together. We don't live together, and our sex life is quite erratic. Before, I saw sex as a barometer of how good our relationship was, but Hester wanting to be with me after time apart means I feel more secure. I learned from my parents to offer comfort with physical affection – a pat on the back, rather than discussing emotions. But Hester has taught me to be still and just listen. I try to spend more time in difficult, uncomfortable places. I now feel closest to Hester after an argument. We both expressed uncertainty about whether getting back together was the right thing, about whether we'll stay together for ever, which was freeing and took the pressure off. When I wasn't articulating those thoughts, I felt trapped. I was worried I might lose some of the power and feel unwanted again, but I'm now able to communicate those doubts. I was a late bloomer; I didn't have much sex as a teenager, and part of me feels as if I haven't got it out of my system. We talk about opening up our relationship, which is a turn-on and often leads to us having sex. The more we talk about it, the stronger and more secure our relationship feels. If you're keen to talk to us about your sex lives you can get in touch by filling in the form below. It is very important that both sexual partners are happy to participate. Fred sleeping with other people sparked something in me. It made me desire him more A few months into our break, Fred told me he was seeing someone else, which I found hot until he said he was into her. I felt possessive, like Fred was mine, and sobbed into his lap in a restaurant while the table next to us celebrated a birthday. He said we had to stop having sex when we saw each other, but we still went home together that night. There was a primitive sense of triumph, and the sex was amazing, probably because there was a feeling that we shouldn't be doing it. Fred sleeping with other people sparked something in me. Him having sexual agency and being desired made me desire him more. Jealousy drives me, and I don't necessarily like that about myself. I feel as if I'm fulfilling negative stereotypes of the jealous woman. The risk is exciting, but I feel secure knowing he'd choose me. The break was great for us because it gave us both the space to be on our own and start again. We're more honest with each other now and have frank discussions, like about opening up our relationship. Before the break, instead of talking about his feelings, Fred just tried to have sex. But I have fluctuating hormones, and sometimes I'm just not in the mood; it has nothing to do with how close I feel to Fred. Now Fred's in a really good place. I'm enjoying watching him flourish and am proud of his bravery for quitting a comfortable job to pursue something more risky. His willingness to embark on something different makes me feel more attracted to him. I'm at the age where friends are settling down, getting married and having children. It can feel prescribed and pressurising, especially when Fred and I don't even live together yet. I can overthink things, but talking openly about our fears has brought us closer. Whatever happens, we want to set our own parameters.
Business Insider
11-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Bell Potter Remains a Buy on Telix Pharmaceuticals (TLPPF)
Bell Potter analyst John Hester maintained a Buy rating on Telix Pharmaceuticals today and set a price target of A$34.00. The company's shares closed today at $16.00. Don't Miss TipRanks' Half-Year Sale Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. According to TipRanks, Hester is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 5.2% and a 51.58% success rate. Hester covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Telix Pharmaceuticals, Clarity Pharmaceuticals Ltd., and Paragon Care Limited. Currently, the analyst consensus on Telix Pharmaceuticals is a Strong Buy with an average price target of $22.08.
USA Today
30-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Iowa football 2026 recruiting target nears commitment date
As the Hawkeyes navigate through the summer, Iowa football is looking to add the final pieces to its 2026 recruiting class. One name that Iowa fans should have on their radar is class of 2026 defensive back CJ Hester. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound defensive back is out of Cocoa High School in Florida and will announce his commitment on Tuesday, July 1. Iowa offered Hester on Jan. 30 and the Hawkeyes managed to get Hester on campus recently for a June 20 official visit. The Hawkeyes are among the final six schools for Hester, alongside Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Miami and Syracuse. Hester is regarded as the nation's No. 16 cornerback per On3. According to On3, Hester is the 121st-ranked player nationally and the No. 14 player from the Sunshine State. On3, Rivals and ESPN each rate Hester as a four-star prospect. If Iowa adds Hester to its class on Tuesday, Hester would join Marcello Vitti and Ronnie Hill as defensive back commits in the Hawkeyes' 2026 class. Iowa currently has 13 commits in its 2026 recruiting class and the class is ranked 37th nationally per On3. Here's a look at Hester's junior season highlights with Cocoa High School. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Josh on X: @JoshOnREF
USA Today
28-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Bears All-Quarter Century Team: Special Teams
Twenty-five years of Chicago Bears football are in the books since the turn of the century. Since the calendar turned over to 2000, the Bears have seen some success, but also plenty of woeful stretches. Early on, Chicago became a defensive force, claiming four division titles and reaching only their second Super Bowl in franchise history from 2000 to 2010. Since then, however, a 14-year playoff victory drought that is still ongoing and a one-sided fight with their rival Green Bay Packers have taken the spotlight. For all the ups and downs the Bears have seen, however, they had plenty of talent over the years across offense and defense. Multiple former Bears players are already in the Hall of Fame, while many more provided years of incredible play in the navy and orange. Here at Bears Wire, we're celebrating the best Bears players at each position over the last 25 years. We've reached the end of our list with special teams, led by the greatest returner the NFL has ever seen. Punt returner: Devin Hester The greatest return specialist in NFL history spent the majority of his career in a Chicago Bears uniform. There will never be another player quite like Devin Hester, an electric returner who burst onto the scene immediately during his rookie year. Hester was a game changer from the start, having the ability to find the end zone the second the football dropped into his hands. Hester has set multiple NFL records, most notably having the most punt return touchdowns in NFL history and the most return touchdowns in total in NFL history. But even when he didn't touch the ball, he was impacting the game. Teams would surrender 20+ yards of field position just to ensure Hester couldn't be a threat to score. His greatest return of all came on the opening kickoff of Super Bowl XLI, a feat that will likely never happen again. While Hester was an excellent kick returner, he was most special fielding punts. A four-time Pro Bowl player, three-time First-Team All-Pro, and a member of the NFL's All-Decade Team for both the 2000s and 2010s, Hester redefined the return specialist position. His legacy is forever enshrined at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Honorable mention: Tarik Cohen Kick returner: Cordarrelle Patterson Outside of Hester, the Bears have had a few dynamic kick returners throughout the 21st century. Jerry Azumah had a stellar season in 2003 with two touchdowns, while Danieal Manning led the league in average yards per return in 2008 with 29.7. For two seasons, though, Cordarrelle Patterson was a consistent threat coming out of the end zone and had a unique blend of size and speed that was difficult to stop. The Bears signed Patterson as a free agent in 2019 to be a gadget player as well as a return specialist. While he wasn't particularly effective on offense, Patterson gave the Bears excellent field position as a returner—even when he would opt to return a kick while nine yards deep in the end zone. In two seasons, Patterson averaged over 29 yards per return and had two scores. In 2020, his 35 returns, 1,017 return yards, and longest return of 104 yards were all league highs. In both seasons as a Bear, Patterson made the Pro Bowl and was named First-Team All-Pro at the position. He was named to the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team and holds the NFL record for most kick return touchdowns in a career. Honorable mention: Jerry Azumah Kicker: Robbie Gould Who knew that when the Bears signed Robbie Gould off a construction site nearly 20 years ago, he would become the greatest kicker in team history? Gould joined the Bears midway through the 2005 season and proved to be a reliable kicker right away. His best season came in 2006, when he nailed 26 consecutive field goals and was named First-Team All-Pro. He went eight seasons in a row of converting at least 83% of his field goals, a feat that's not easily achieved. Gould's best attribute, however, was his ability to hit clutch field goals when the pressure was at its highest. He sent the Bears to the NFC Championship Game during the 2006 season with a 49-yard kick in overtime and made numerous game-winning kicks throughout his career. While he technically isn't the most accurate kicker in Bears history anymore (Cairo Santos holds that title), Robbie was "good as Gould" for a decade in Chicago—a rarity for NFL kickers. Honorable mention: Cairo Santos Punter: Pat O'Donnell It feels dirty going against a fan favorite like Brad Maynard, who was solid during his years in Chicago, but Pat O'Donnell was the better punter. The Bears made a polarizing selection when they spent a sixth-round draft pick on O'Donnell in 2014, but he showed he was worth the value. O'Donnell had a big leg, earning the nickname "Megapunt" during his first training camp. He averaged more than 45 yards per punt and did a good job of keeping the ball out of the end zone. O'Donnell's magnum opus came in 2015 when he totaled 10 punts in a shutout loss to the Seattle Seahawks and averaged 47.7 yards per attempt. He's had multiple kicks of 72 yards or more during his Bears career and had a touchback percentage of just 6.9%. O'Donnell never made any Pro Bowls, but he was a solid special teams player in the 2010s. Honorable mention: Brad Maynard Long snapper: Patrick Mannelly Long snappers are often underappreciated, but Bears fans absolutely loved Patrick Mannelly during his playing days—and for good reason. Mannelly, who holds the record for most games ever played in a Bears uniform, made long snapping an art form. He was automatic when it came to punts and field goal attempts but also did the dirty work like making tackles on special teams. Mannelly was an important team leader, as he was voted the special teams captain for six years straight. Honorable mention: Patrick Scales Bears All-Quarter Century Team
