Ali Garbacz, B.A.

How to Refill Your Butane Lighter Quickly & Easily

Detailed instructions on how to refill your lighter’s supply of butaneRefilling your lighter with butane—whether it’s an electronic butane lighter, a torch lighter, or a butane cigarette lighter—is a super simple...

13 Most Effective Ways to Help Get a Woman Pregnant

Simple lifestyle changes to increase the odds of your partner getting pregnantConceiving a child is a team effort, so what can you do on your part to help your partner get pregnant? One thing you can do is take steps to ...

The 8 Best Ways to Treat Dyshidrotic Eczema at Home

Get rid of that irritating itch with these simple treatmentsDyshidrotic eczema—also called pompholyx or just dyshidrosis—is slightly different from other types of eczema since it usually causes tiny blisters to appea...

How to Avoid Awkward Interactions When Buying Condoms

Tips for a quick and painless condom purchaseFeeling nervous about buying condoms? That's totally normal! You might even be buying condoms for the first time, or hoping to avoid making things awkward with your parents. L...

18 Tips To Have a Better Sex Life

The secrets to a healthy, sexual life at any ageAn active sex life can be important for your physical, mental, and emotional health, as well as help strengthen the bond between you and your partner. But sometimes stress,...

How to Fix Common Lighter Problems

Spark your lighter back to life with these quick-fix tipsYour lighter suddenly stopped working, and the nearest gas station is miles away. Or maybe this particular lighter holds a lot of sentimental value. Either way, al...

15 Ways to Tell If You’re Pregnant Before Taking a Test

Natural ways to tell if you might be pregnantIf you think you might be pregnant, it's important to take a home pregnancy test and schedule an appointment with your doctor to find out, as this is the only way you'll know ...

How to Diagnose and Treat Whitlow Symptoms

Best methods for reducing discomfort caused by whitlowWhitlow, also known as herpetic whitlow, is an infection of the fingertip caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). While it can be a rather unpleasant infection to d...

How to

Cure an Infected Finger

An infected finger can be extremely painful and make it difficult for you to complete your normal daily activities. The good news is that you can successfully clear up most finger infections at home without needing exten...

The 13 Best Ways to Deal with Jealousy

Let go of those jealous feelings and focus on what makes you greatEveryone feels a little jealous once in a while. But when these feelings of jealousy begin to drive a wedge in your relationship and cause you stress, it�...

How to

Cure a Baker's Cyst

A Baker's cyst (also known as a popliteal cyst) is a fluid-filled sac (cyst) behind the knee that causes tightness, pain, or knee stiffness that may worsen when you move your leg around or during physical activities. An ...

How to Throw up More Comfortably When You Are Sick

No one likes throwing up, but sometimes it's inevitable. Vomiting is the body's natural reaction to the introduction of substances or irritation in the gut. In most cases, the vomiting will be irregular and harmless. Fol...

50+ Good Alternatives to "Thinking of You at This Difficult Time"

''Find the right words to say when someone you care about is going through hardship''It can be extremely hard to watch someone struggle through a difficult time. It can be even harder to find the right words to send and ...

16 Effective Ways to Set the Mood for Sex

Pro tips to set the mood for intimate times with your partnerIntimacy is an important part of any relationship, but sometimes sex is the furthest thing from your mind. So what can you do to help yourself get in the mood?...

A Complete Guide to Understanding the Omega Female

A look at how an omega woman navigates life and relationshipsThe omega female is 1 of 6 types of female personality archetypes, and these individuals are often described as being very introverted, creative, and empatheti...

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...

12 Simple Ways to Stop Caring So Much

Learn how to let life’s negativities just roll off your backIt might be hard to believe, but learning to not care can sometimes be the best thing for your health and happiness. When someone hurts you or judges you, or ...

Effective Remedies to Help Relieve Lactose Intolerance Pain

Medicines and natural remedies to get rid of dairy-induced discomfortIf you’re lactose intolerant, you’re probably all too familiar with this scenario: You want to enjoy something like a nice cheesy piece of pizza or...

How to Get Smoke Out of a Room Fast

Remove smoke and neutralize unpleasant odorsWhether it's from a kitchen disaster or a cigarette, smoke can quickly permeate a room and leave behind an unpleasant odor. Luckily, by removing the source of the smoke, ventil...

Why Does a Good Cry Leave You Feeling So Exhausted?

The benefits of crying and tips for recoveringSometimes there’s nothing better than having a really good cry. When you’re done, you’ll hopefully feel lighter, calmer, and…sleepy? It’s not like you were running ...