Danielle Blinka, MA, MPA
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Co-authored Articles (602)
How to
Die Peacefully
Knowing that you’re dying can feel really scary, but you aren’t alone. You likely want your experience to be as easy and painless as possible. Fortunately, you can manage your pain and discomfort to make it easier on...
How to
Buy a Sex Toy Under the Age of 18
It's totally normal to be curious about your body and your sexuality as a teen. Getting a sex toy can help you figure out what feels good to you and allows you to relieve your sexual urges. In most areas, it's not illega...
How to Grow Taller
''Safe ways to (hopefully) add a few inches to your height''While maintaining optimal health and well-being can support growth, it is important to recognize that height is predominantly influenced by genetics. Growth typ...
How to
Determine Condom Size
When you're having penetrative sex with a partner, it's important to wear the right size condom. If your condom is too tight, it could break. If it's too large, then it could slip off or leak fluids. In either case, you ...
How to Use Erceflora to Treat Diarrhea and Improve Gut Health
Step-by-step instructions to use Erceflora for kids or adults Is there anything worse than chronic diarrhea? Not only is it painful, it can take a major toll on your health. If you’re having gastrointestinal distress, ...
How to
Stop Wet Dreams
Easy habit changes that can help prevent wet dreams Wet dreams happen when your body orgasms during a dream, but they aren’t linked to sexual thoughts. You may feel embarrassed after having wet dreams, but it’s actua...
How to Increase Your Self Confidence with Positive Daily Practices
An in-depth guide to gaining self-confidence and feeling your best When you walk into a room, do you glow with confidence? Do you believe in yourself? If not, we're here to help you go after your dreams and tackle your f...
How to
Insert Progesterone Suppositories Without an Applicator
Progesterone suppositories are often used during in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments or to cause periods in perimenopausal adults who are low in progesterone. The suppositories are made by a pharmacist and can be ins...
How to
Lose Weight Fast
The best way to lose weight and keep it off is to create a low-calorie eating plan that you can stick to for a long time. Additionally, exercise every day to burn extra calories and keep your heart healthy. If you just ...
How to Cut Down on Masturbating to Porn: 13 Techniques
Revamp your life with healthy habits to end a dependence on self-pleasuring to pornMasturbation is a normal and natural activity, but maybe reliance on porn just doesn't fit into the lifestyle you want. Everyone has uniq...
How to Deliver a Great Vote of Thanks Speech
Everything you need to know to thank someone for a successful event Giving a vote of thanks can feel intimidating at first, but we’re here to make it easy. In your speech, you’ll thank everyone who’s helped make yo...
How to Stop an Addiction: Your Guide to Recovery
You may have heard the myth that addiction is inescapable, but that’s not true. In fact, more people succeed at beating their addiction than fail. We’ll walk you step-by-step through an addiction recovery plan so you...
How to Use K-Y Jelly Personal Lubricant & Yours + Mine Couples Lube
Stay comfortable during intimate moments with this guide to K-Y lubeUsing lubricant for the first time can seem tricky, but there’s no need to worry! K-Y Jelly is a water-based lubricant that can make sex and masturbat...
How to Pop Your Lower Back Yourself
Tips and stretches for when your lower back needs to pop Lower back pain puts a damper on your day, and sure doesn’t help your motivation to exercise or stay active. Sometimes it feels like all you need is a quick crac...
How to Speed up Dilation and Induce Labor
Natural and medicinal ways to dilate the cervix Are you ready to have your baby? As you get closer and closer to your due date, you’re probably very excited to meet your new little one (and to stop being pregnant). Bef...
Why Does My Boyfriend Watch Porn? 14 Things It Might Mean & How to Talk to Him About It
Learn why your man watches porn and figure out how to address itFinding out your boyfriend watches porn can make you feel sad, angry, betrayed, and insecure. What you’re feeling is totally normal, and you’re not alon...
How to
Be Happy
Happiness is a great goal to have, and it’s something you’ll need to work towards every day. Being happy isn't something you achieve and then hold onto — it’s a series of decisions that you make every day. Start ...
How to
Know if You Are Drunk
When you go out drinking, you want to make safe decisions so the fun doesn’t stop. Sometimes it’s hard to tell if you’re drunk or not, especially if you’re feeling tired or are just having a really great time. Yo...
How to
Get a Boil to Come to a Head
Boils develop when you have an infection in a hair follicle or oil gland. They can be very uncomfortable, so you likely want your boil to go away fast.. 30 September 2020. While you shouldn’t try to pop your boil, whic...
How to Treat Post-Abortion Bleeding and What to Expect
Home treatments and signs you should see your doctorAlthough some people may not bleed after an abortion, it’s completely normal to bleed from anywhere between 2 to 6 weeks after having one. It might be a bit uncomfort...
