Q: The vagina actually stays quite clean on its own with minimal help from outside cleansers. Like other parts of the body, the vagina has a pH level that needs to be maintained within a certain range - 3.5 and 4.5, to be specific - in order to prevent the growth of unhealthy bacteria and facilitate the growth of good bacteria. Using harsh cleansers can upset the balance, leading to infection, irritation, and even bad smells. Choose an unscented, mild body cleanser, feminine wash or soap to wash the outer areas of your vagina. People often refer to the entire area "down there" as the vagina, but remember that the vagina is actually the tube-like muscle located inside your body. The vulva, the skin outside the vagina, may be cleansed with no-frills bar soap, as long as you don't find that it irritates your skin. If you do wash your vagina with soap, make sure to thoroughly rinse it with warm water so that no traces of soap are left behind. Soap left inside the vagina can cause irritation. Douching with chemicals that are supposed to make your vagina smell like a field of flowers actually ends up having quite the opposite effect. They wash out all the healthy bacteria that helps your vagina stay clean and infection-free. The chemicals left behind by douches can cause irritation and even burning, and the same goes for feminine sprays. If you keep your vagina healthy using other methods, there will be no need to try to make it smell different. Scented creams marketed as a way to change the smell of your vagina can cause the same problems, so these should also be avoided. The same goes for scented pads and tampons and scented wipes. If you feel like you absolutely have to use a scent on your vagina, go for something completely natural and chemical free. You can make your own body spray by mixing a few drops of an essential oil like rose, lavender or lemongrass with water in a spray bottle. Use the body spray after showering, and make sure you're completely dry before getting dressed. Keep in mind that there is no evidence that douching prevents infections or helps to protect against STIs. In fact, it is more likely that douching increases your risk. Many women experience an increased rate of vaginal infections when they're menstruating, since having blood in the vagina changes its pH and throws things out of balance. To stay healthy during your period, practice the following habits: Change your tampon every 4 to 6 hours to avoid toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Tampons absorb menstrual blood, and if you leave them in too long, you're keeping the blood in your vagina where it can change your pH. Make sure you change your tampon every few hours to keep this from happening. Don't use pads or panty liners for longer than necessary. Wearing pads and panty liners all month long or after your period is over can lead to skin irritation. Consider getting a menstrual cup. These rubber cups are inserted in the vagina to catch the blood, then rinsed out with hot water every few hours. Menstrual cups are a chemical-free choice for handling your period, and they can be really helpful if you tend to get irritated by tampons and pads. It's important to wipe from front to back, rather than the reverse, to keep fecal matter from entering your vagina and causing an infection. Use plain, unscented toilet paper to wipe. Avoid using wet wipes or any other product that contains perfumes and chemicals.
A: Wash with hot water (comfortably hot but not scalding) and an unscented soap. Don't use douches or feminine sprays. Have good hygiene during your period. Wipe from front to back.

Q: Encourage your friends to hang out together, even if they have dates. This will help your awkward friends feel more comfortable with their dates and give you plenty of people to talk to. For example: Encourage everyone to sit around the same table. Guide your friend group towards the buffet so you can eat while you talk. Drag your friends and their dates onto the dance floor when "your song" starts playing. This is the perfect opportunity to get to know your single friends better. You'll have much more fun laughing, eating, and dancing with friends than you would with a date you barely know. Additionally, you won't have to suffer through any awkward slow dances. If your prom has a photo booth, consider taking date-style pictures with your single friends. These hilarious photos will be treasured mementos when you're older. . Even if you don't have a date, you can have a great time dancing. Dance with your friends, with your best friend and their date, or alone. If you know how to dance well, show off your moves! If not, you can still have fun by trying your best or dancing badly on purpose. Remember that everyone feels self-conscious while dancing. They'll be too busy thinking about themselves to pay attention to any dancing mistakes you make. You don't need to avoid your close friends just because they have a date. In fact, they may appreciate having a familiar face around while they're making awkward conversation with their date. To help you relax, think of the event as a large group of people instead of a lot of different couples. Make an effort to talk to your friends' dates. This will help you get to know them better. Some of your friends may have come with boyfriends or longtime crushes. Throughout the night, there may be several moments when they'll want alone time. Make an effort to recognize these moments and give them space to avoid wearing out your welcome. For example: Avoid interrupting couples that are kissing. If you see a couple arguing, don't get involved. If your friend is slow dancing with their date, give them some space.
A: Hang out with a large group. Hang out with your single friends. Dance Interact with couples. Recognize when to give a couple some space.

Q: You need 2 4-foot (1.2 meter) boards from 1-by-3-inch (20 by 65 mm) or 1-by-4-inch (20 by 90 mm) of pine lumber. The finished flat will measure 8 feet (2.4) tall. Lumber dimensions refer to the unfinished boards, so 1-by-3-inch lumber actually measures 34 inch (1.9cm) (19 mm) by 2-1/2 inches (64 mm). And, 1-by-4-inch lumber actually measures 34 inch (1.9cm) (19 mm) by 3-1/2 inches (89 mm). If you're using 1-by-3-inch lumber, the stiles should be cut to 91 inches (230cm) (2.31 m); if using 1-by-4-inch lumber, cut the stiles to 89 inches (230cm) (2.26 m). Don't attach the boards to one another. One board will become the toggle. Place this inside the frame between the two stiles so it divides the frame into equal top and bottom sections. Two boards will serve as corner braces. Cut these on the miter and place them between the top rail and left stile, and the bottom rail and left stile. Attach them to the 4 corners of the frame, where the rails meet the stiles, with carpenters glue and pneumatic staples. Use these to attach the corner braces to the rails and stiles and to attach the left side of the toggle to the left stile. Use glue and staples. Attach this to the right side of the toggle to the right stile with glue and staples. Lay the cloth over the frame and staple it into place along the insides of the rails and stiles. Paint the boards with thinned carpenter's glue and smooth the edges back do wn. It will stiffen and shrink slightly, becoming taut.
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Cut lumber for the rails, which will form the top and bottom of the flat. Measure and cut 2 boards to form the sides of the flat, called the stiles. Assemble the boards into a rectangle on the floor of your workspace. Measure and cut 3 additional boards from the same lumber. Cut 4 triangular pieces of plywood to serve as corner blocks. Measure and cut 5 straps from the plywood. Cut a trapezoidal piece of plywood to be the keystone. Turn the frame over and cover the front with muslin or canvas. Fold the edges of the cloth back so the rails and stiles are exposed. Go over the edges with a damp sponge, let the glue dry, then trim the cloth. Cover the cloth with a coat of paint to size it.