Laura Marusinec, MD

How to

Lose Your Virginity Without Pain (Girls)

Losing your virginity can seem scary, and the range of myths surrounding it doesn't help. While some women may experience pain during their first experience with penetrative sex, you do not have to have a bad time. Talki...

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Remove Tonsil Stones (Tonsilloliths)

Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are small, off-white deposits that you can see in the craters of your tonsils. They are usually caused when bits of food get lodged in these craters; bacteria start feeding on ...

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Get Rid of Fordyce Spots

Fordyce spots (or granules) are small, raised, pale red or white bumps that may appear on the labia, scrotum, shaft of the penis, or on the border of your lips. Essentially, they are visible sebaceous glands, which norma...

How to Identify Scabies: Symptoms, Treatment, Diagnosis, & More

An in-depth guide on the scabies rash and what it looks like on the bodyCan’t stop itching? Irritation, redness, and a rash are all symptoms of scabies, a common skin condition that affects people around the globe. Dif...

How to Clear Your Sinuses at Home

A quick guide to fast relief for blocked sinusesYour sinuses are an extensive network of passageways near your nose. Clear sinuses make for easy breathing, but sinuses blocked by mucus can make for quite a bit of discom...

Signs and Symptoms That Your First Period Is Coming Soon

Wondering when you can expect your first period? It's normal to be nervous about it, but don't worry—you've got this! Most people get their first period sometime between the ages of 12 and 14. We're here to help you le...

How To Tell if Your Finger is Broken (and What to Do About It)

Medically backed ways to tell if your finger injury is worth an ER visitWham! One misplaced hand and a slammed car door later, you might be wondering if you’ve got a fistful of fractured fingers. Before you rush to th...

How to Treat a Cut or Busted Lip Fast

First aid for scrapes, cuts, and wounds on your lipWhether it’s because of an injury, an accident, or anything in between, a cut lip can be a painful ordeal. Fortunately, this is easy to treat and heal at home. Whether...

How to

Change Teen Diapers

Diapers are a part of everyday life for many people with disabilities or other physiological issues. It is important to be prepared and efficient when changing a teen's diaper as they may be easily embarrassed by the pro...

Unjam & Treat a Jammed Finger for Quick Relief

Ouch! Jammed your finger? While it certainly is painful, the good news is that most jammed fingers can be treated at home. A jammed finger is actually a joint or knuckle sprain, which usually heals within a few weeks. In...

What to Do if You or Someone Else Has Swallowed Gasoline

Expert-verified ways to help prevent gasoline poisoningSwallowing gasoline can be an unpleasant or frightening experience, and if you swallow more than just a mouthful or have trouble breathing, a seizure, or other sympt...

How to Help Your Body Grow Taller Sooner

The best diet & exercise tips to quickly boost your height in childhoodDo you feel smaller than your classmates? There’s nothing wrong with being on the shorter side, but if you're 10 to 13 years old and haven't had a ...

How to

Treat Pimples with Fucidin

Pimples occur when hair follicles and skin pores become clogged with oil and dead skin, forming a plug. This plug creates an ideal environment for bacteria to grow, producing a large, red, sore pimple. Fucidin is an anti...

How to

Treat a Sting from a Stinging Nettle

The stinging nettle is a plant found practically all over the world. The plant is considered an herbaceous perennial, meaning that it has herbal properties and grows back in the same areas year after year. The leaves and...

How to

Tell if You Have Strep Throat

Strep throat is a contagious bacterial infection that develops in the throat. It is estimated that about 30 million cases are diagnosed annually. While children and individuals with compromised immune symptoms are more l...

How to

Determine Your Baby's Blood Type Using a Punnett Square

Each person’s blood cells contain different combinations of antigens which determine the person’s blood type. The possible blood types are A, B, AB, and O, and any of these could also be positive or negative for Rh f...

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Check Your Blood Pressure with a Sphygmomanometer

It's a good idea to have your blood pressure checked regularly. However, if you suffer from "white coat hypertension" — a state of anxiety which causes your blood pressure to skyrocket as soon as you are approached by ...

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Identify Symptoms of Jaundice

Jaundice is a condition in which the bilirubin circulating in your blood is increased, often causing your skin and the whites of your eyes to appear yellow. Bilirubin is a normally occurring, yellowish pigment created wh...

How to

Clean Your Throat

If your throat is clogged with mucus and phlegm, there are methods you can use to clear out your throat to make breathing, eating, and drinking easier. Medications, home remedies, and certain foods and drinks can help im...

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Know What to Expect on a Newborn's Skin

Newborns undergo rapid changes in the first days and weeks of life. Their skin can show a wide range of colors, textures, and marks, many of which will come and go on their own. Some skin conditions can be the sign of so...