32 Products To Help Solve Annoying Problems

A doctor-recommended Squatty Potty — you won't know how much you actually need it until you try it. It props your feet up for the optimal colon-opening position so that your post-coffee trips to the toilet can be quicker and less painful. The things we look forward to as adults now...am I right?
A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel that only needs one "before and after" pic to prove that it works wonders on those rough, dry areas that can develop on your feet. Just apply the gel and let it sit for 5–10 minutes, then follow up with a foot scrubber. This is the *perfect* addition to your next self-care day.
An anti-dandruff shampoo because we shouldn't be expected to deal with both bad hair days and flakiness. This gentle shampoo uses ketoconazole to help eliminate dandruff-causing fungus, along with the annoying itchiness that comes with it!
An easy-to-use ear washer bottle, which is a *much* better alternative to cotton swabs and will finally give you that ~clean ear~ feeling. Simply insert the plastic tip, give the bottle a few pumps, and watch as all those icky nuggets get flushed out!
An after-sex sponge so you can banish any leakages that may tend to come after sexy time is over. Just insert, twirl, and toss it into the trash! We love a quick and easy cleanup. 😉
An easy-to-apply fungal nail renewal formula if you wanna get those toes lookin' healthy and sandal-ready for the sunny season. Apply this fast-acting formula, and you can start seeing visual improvements in as little as two days!
An easy-to-use denture cleaner tablet that help dissipate your night guard's...uh...~unpleasant~ smell/taste. Just pop one of these in a glass of water to give your retainers, Invisalign, etc., a refreshing soak. Your mouth will thank you!
Demora's foot exfoliation mask — you apply the two bootie-shaped masks on your feet for an hour, wash your feet, and then, over the next five to seven days, enjoy the disgustingly satisfying experience of watching all of your dead skin fall away to reveal baby-soft feet. Reviewers swear by this for calluses and rough, cracked skin!
And a foot file so you can scrape off the dead skin and callouses to make your feet soft and smooth again. No more snagging your socks with your dry heels.
A stainless-steel blackhead spatula that'll really and truly give you that feeling of ~clean skin~. This uses high-frequency vibrations to gently remove gunk and impurities from pores — not only will you feel refreshed, but it'll create the perfect canvas for your expensive skincare products to *actually* absorb.
A box of waterproof medicated pads to help with that pesky wart that's been hanging around for an obscene amount of time. Apply the medicated pads like bandages and replace every 48 hours until your growth goes POOF. And to think you'd accepted it as a fact of life?!
Kojic Acid Dark Spot Remover Soap, which you can use on your face as well as your hands, neck, bikini area, inner thighs, and underarms. Its wonderful mix of shea butter, olive oil, turmeric, hyaluronic acid, and retinol will give hyper-pigmented areas an even glow by helping to reduce scars and restore moisture.
This sulfate-free biotin shampoo with over 36,000 5-star ratings that helps rid your scalp of product buildup and is enriched with botanical extracts that work to thicken and hydrate your hair. You'll soon be wanting to do a hair flip every chance you get.
Some seamless bra liners because that's one of the most annoying areas when it comes to sweat. These are made from cotton and bamboo to absorb moisture under and between your boobs — no more sweating through your shirt and ruining your OOTD!
A nongreasy Gold Bond anti-friction stick so you're not forced to walk like a penguin after that sweat-induced thigh chafing hits. This aloe-infused formula works wonders to prevent that painful irritation!
SweatBlock antiperspirant wipes to help stop hyperhidrosis, nervous sweating, and hormonal sweating from ruining a good day. Give your pits a swipe of this before bed, wash in the morning, and enjoy going about your activities free of sweat (and sweat stains!).
Or some aluminum-free deodorant wipes if you're simply a sweaty human, and the arrival of warmer weather will do *nothing* to help that. These will remove odors and replace them with a delightful, coconut-y scent. Perfect for keeping in your purse so you can freshen up anytime, anywhere!
A vegan ingrown hair oil because if that painful redness and irritation is something you thought you just have to live with, think again. It contains skin-softening jojoba seed oil and anti-inflammatory tea tree oil so you can banish razor burn and ingrown hairs for good.
A set of silicone kegel weights perfect for anyone who's just given birth, struggles with incontinence, or just wants sex that's less painful and more enjoyable. Pelvic floor exercises that help you better control your bladder *and* have more pleasurable sex = a win-win!
An anti-bacterial butt acne-clearing lotion to keep your tush as smooth as a baby's bottom (no, literally). It's made with tea tree oil to gently help repair and prevent breakouts so that your bottom stays looking booty-ful!
A stainless-steel tongue scraper guaranteed to scrape the grossness from your tongue that you probably didn't even realize was there (which can also help get rid of stankyyy breath).
A tube of antiperspirant hand cream if excessive hand sweating is on your list of things you'd rather not have broadcasted to the world. If you want a solution that doesn't involve having to dry your palms on your pants, this is just what you've been looking for. Apply a pea-sized dab of this nongreasy formula both day and night to help reduce hand sweat all day!
A pair of charcoal shoe deodorizers that you can stick into your shoes (or really, anything) if they're in need of some serious ~odor relief~. They also last up to two years, so that, uh...cheese smell has a hard time coming back. 👋
A pack of AirPods-cleaning putty because, no, Beyoncé isn't singing underwater — your earbuds are just a *bit* clogged up. 😬 Just gently press on your earbud and bask in satisfying disgust as you watch allll that gunk being peeled away.
A vegan exfoliating body scrub lots of reviewers with keratosis pilaris and similar skin conditions swear by. This'll help you gently exfoliate rough patches and dry bumps so that your skin looks and feels ~silky smooth~.
A nose wax kit if the last memory you have of tweezing your nostrils was probably painful enough to earn it a permanent place in The Memory Dump from Inside Out. This wax kit takes two minutes of setting and one quick pull to keep your lower nostrils hair-free for up to a month!
A tonsil stone remover you'll appreciate if you're currently trying to look for the root of chronic bad breath — tonsil stones may be the culprit! The tool has a built-in LED light for easily finding and extracting the stone, while the included syringe makes cleaning out the pocket left behind quick and easy.
A before-you-go toilet spray that packs such a punch, it should be considered the Rocky of all bathroom sprays. It's infused with a blend of hibiscus, apricot, and citrus natural essential oils to trap the funk before it even gets the chance to wreak its havoc. Like Apollo Creed said, be a thinker, not a stinker.
A pack of discreet incontinence pads because your bladder having a mind of its own shouldn't mean you don't get to enjoy dry, comfortable undies.
A genuinely ~wonder~ful balm perfect for resolving just about any pesky skin condition you wish didn't exist. Formulated with ingredients like tea tree oil, macadamia oil, and eucalyptus oil, this works like a charm to help with annoyances like ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch, or plain old dry skin.
Veet's sensitive hair removal gel because removing unwanted hair doesn't have to be the most tedious (or painful!) task known to mankind. This hydrating cream gently removes hair and helps reduce the chance of painful ingrowns. Apply evenly, wait 5–10 minutes, remove it with the spatula, then rinse.
And for good measure, an alcohol-free oral rinse to help fight against bad breath for 12 hours without having a super strong taste linger in your mouth. I also highly recommend adding this to your nighttime routine specifically — I wake up with the freshest breath ever. Morning breath, who???

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Straight teeth are easier to clean, which means fewer plaque issues and a lower risk of future staining. But that's only true if you're keeping up with exams and cleanings. This final myth assumes that cosmetic concerns—like uneven color, chips, or gaps—fall outside the scope of general dentistry. In reality, general and cosmetic care are deeply intertwined. Many patients first raise aesthetic concerns during routine checkups, leading to conversations about dental veneers, whitening, or minor corrections. Because your general dentist understands your bite, enamel strength, and smile symmetry, they're uniquely qualified to guide you through aesthetic options that also preserve long-term function. Jumping straight to a cosmetic-only provider may overlook structural issues. For example, veneers might hide a chip, but if that chip was caused by clenching, your dentist will want to address the root problem first. That's the difference between temporary fixes and lasting solutions. 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