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How to
Pull Your Foreskin Back Without Pain
Is your foreskin tight and painful when you try to pull it back? Tight foreskin can be the result of inflammation, infection, or poor hygiene. Fortunately, you may be able to stretch your foreskin to reduce the tightness...
How to
Locate Your Prostate
The prostate is a walnut-sized organ in males that plays a major role in the production of semen. The easiest way to access the prostate is by way of an index finger carefully inserted into the rectum. The processes for ...
How to
Fix Asymmetrical Eyes
Having asymmetrical eyes that are noticeably different in appearance can leave you feeling self-conscious. Most of the time the cause is some form of ptosis (or blepharoptosis), often called a drooping eyelid, which can ...
How to
End an Erection
Having an erection is a natural physical experience, but it can be uncomfortable if you get one at an inopportune time. While simply waiting it out is often the best option, you may be able to ease your discomfort by foc...
Is it Loose Skin or Fat? How to Tell and What You Can Do
Info, tips, and treatments for both conditionsHave you ever squeezed your belly and thought, “Am I pinching fat or loose skin here?” If so, don’t feel bad—we’ve all done it and it’s nothing to be ashamed of! ...
How to
Use Ivermectin
Ivermectin is an antihelminthic medication that can be used to treat worms inside your body or mites on your body. Typically, oral ivermectin is used to treat worms, while topical ivermectin is prescribed for head lice, ...
How to Loosen a Tight Jaw Before Sleeping
Expert ways to stretch your jaw and masseter muscles If you’re dealing with a stiff, tight, or painful jaw, you know that it can be particularly bothersome in the evening. To relax your jaw muscles before bedtime, do a...
How to Treat a Hot Glue Burn
Hot glue guns are great for crafting and minor DIY repairs, but the molten glue can cause some nasty little burns! If you do get burned, rinse or soak the area in cool water for at least 10 minutes, then start working on...
How to Hold Your Pee when There's No Bathroom in Sight
The ultimate list of hacks, tips, and tricks that’ll ease the urge to urinate Nothing’s scarier than feeling nature’s call when you’re nowhere near a bathroom, but just know that you will get through this. There ...
How to
Take MiraLAX
MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is a gentle laxative product that increases the water content in your intestines in order to initiate a bowel movement. It comes in a powder that is easily stirred into hot or cold beve...
How to
Be Cold Hearted
You might sometimes be “cold” to people in general when you just feel like being left alone. But if you’re looking to be “cold hearted,” then you’re probably trying to extract yourself from an unhealthy relat...
How to
Burn 500 Calories
Losing weight can seem like a daunting challenge, but it's all about burning more calories than you take in. If you can add up enough physical activity to burn an extra 500 calories per day, you'll lose about per week, ...
How to
Stop Swallowing Saliva
It’s completely normal to swallow small mouthfuls of saliva on a regular basis, but you might swallow excessively because of a physical issue or an anxiety concern. Before you can find relief, you'll have to figure out...
How to
Position a Bedpan
Bedpans make bowel movements and urination easier and more hygienic for people who cannot easily go to and from a bathroom due to illness, injury, or infirmity. If you are assisting someone with using a bedpan, whether ...
How to
Fix a Dislocated Jaw
A dislocated jaw is a very painful condition that requires immediate medical attention by trained professionals. It occurs when the ball-and-socket connection of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) becomes displaced due to...
How to
Sleep with a Cough
A nagging cough can make it really difficult to fall asleep at night. If you can manage to get rid of the cough, your problem will likely be solved. However, if you have a cough that simply refuses to be suppressed, ther...
How to
Treat a Salivary Gland Infection
Salivary gland infections, which are called sialadenitis, are typically bacterial in nature, but can also be viral in some instances. In either case, they are usually caused by reduced saliva flow due to a blockage in on...
How to
Lower Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin is a protein in your blood that helps transport oxygen throughout your body. While a low hemoglobin level is a more common cause for medical concern, a high hemoglobin level can also indicate underlying medica...
How to
Look Into Your Own Ear
If you want to take a look into your own ear, your options are pretty limited. You can buy one of the various models of otoscopes that attaches to a smartphone and follow its instructions. Otherwise, you'll have to rely ...
How to
Start a Group Home
A group home can refer to many things, but it generally is a site that provides twenty-four hour non-medical care in a structured environment. They often focus on the elderly, people with mental or physical disabilities...
