Â© 2014 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. The skin is the largest organ of the body, with a total area of about 20 square feet. The skin protects us from microbes and the elements, helps regulate body temperature, and permits the sensations of touch, heat, and cold. Skin has three layers: 1  The epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone. 2  The dermis, beneath the epidermis, contains tough connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands. 3  The deeper subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) is made of fat and connective tissue.
The honeymoon period tends to last anywhere between 6 months and a year. The relationship still feels fresh and exciting, and youâre constantly learning new things about each other and having first experiences together. But there comes a point when suddenly youâve done all that stuff together already.
honeymoon period. Also found in: Dictionary, Idioms. A timespan during which problems known to exist are either not manifest or are ignored, much like the newlywed period during which spouses are most cordial and passionate with each other. In medicine, a honeymoon period is that which follows the diagnosis of a disease and before its impact is felt.