INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Talking about your assignments for a class you share is a great ice breaker. Whether you're picking a study date so you guys can study together or complaining about how hard you think the next test is going to be, it's an easy way to start a conversation with a classmate you haven't talked to before. Ask them questions about their favorite artist, hobbies, or food, and try to get to know them. You can say something like, "This test is going to be hard. Do you want to help each other study?" Invite them over to your house for the study date. Once you're hanging out and studying together, turn on some music and ask them what they would like to listen to. Offer them snacks, and try to get to know them better. Keep the conversation flowing throughout your study time. Who doesn't love a good story? If something someone said reminds you of a related story, tell them the story! It's a great way to catch people's attention and keep them interested. For example, if someone happens to mention their dog, tell them a funny story about your dog that their story reminded you of. Amusing stories have the power to grab people's attention and make you appear super interesting. Make sure the club features an activity you enjoy or are interested in learning more about. This is an easy way to meet new people with similar interests. Some types of clubs you could join include yearbook, newspaper, art club, and various sports clubs. Don't hide in the corner. After all, you're at a social event to mingle, not to go unnoticed. Talk to everyone there so you can easily transition into starting a conversation with the popular people. Go with a friend if you're scared to go alone. Put together a birthday party or get-together, but don't leave people out. Invite the popular people along with your other friends, and don't leave anyone hanging at the party. Make sure you have awesome music, tasty food, and maybe even a theme to make it interesting. Everyone will remember you for that impressive party you threw. Make sure you keep it PG, which means no alcohol, drugs or sex! The party will be fun without all of those things.

SUMMARY: Start a conversation about something you have in common. Tell an anecdote. Join a few school clubs. Attend social events. Make your own social event.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you're looking to make the mask of a specific superhero, you'll probably want to use a template to make sure you get all of the details right. You can find a lot of superhero mask templates online, particularly websites like Pinterest. A Google Image search will also turn up templates you can use. When you're choosing a template, keep in mind your own skills. Avoid selecting anything too intricate if you've never made this type of mask before. If you've already got a mask that you've used before but it's a little beat up, you can use it to trace the same design onto new material. This is also a good option if you're making a group costume and everyone needs the same mask. If you're good at drawing, you can design your own mask. You can draw the mask of a super hero that everyone knows, or you can draw an original design. This gives you more freedom in how the mask will look. Whether you're using a template or a freehand design, trace it on to the material you've chosen for your mask. You can use a pen or a marker to trace the design. A marker is probably best because it will be easier to see when you're cutting out the design. Once you've traced your design on your fabric, you'll need to cut it out. If you're working with little kids, an adult should do this part. Use a larger pair of scissors, especially if you're using a thicker material like craft foam. Don't worry if you don't cut exactly on the lines you've drawn. When you paint or decorate the mask, these lines will get covered up anyway. Fold the mask in half to make sure that the eye holes you've cut out (and any other holes, depending on the design) are even. Folding it over and then cutting off excess material makes your mask nice and symmetrical.

SUMMARY: Use a paper template. Trace a mask you already have. Design your own mask. Trace the design. Cut out the shape of your mask.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You could also try using a lot of lubricant before reaching for the tampon with your finger. This might make it less painful and easier to do. Don't pour water in the vagina or use soap. It can cause infections. And don't put scented lotions on the vagina; they can irritate the skin. It might also be helpful to use a mirror to investigate what is going on down below. Or you could try peeing into the toilet. The natural process might dislodge the tampon. If that doesn't work though - and this is very important - your next step should not be to introduce a foreign object, like metal tweezers, to your vagina. It's worth repeating: Do not EVER use another object to get the tampon! That can be very unsanitary, and it could also get stuck. Foreign objects also could scrape the vaginal walls. You want to remove the tampon in a way that doesn't cause you more problems. If you can't find the tampon or retrieve it, you need to go to the doctor right away. If a tampon is left inside of you, it could cause an infection and be very dangerous. You could also ask a second person to try to get it first (like your partner), but many women are too embarrassed to do that (if you do, the person should wear gloves). It should be easy for a doctor to remove a stuck tampon. Don't be embarrassed about this; you should realize that this is something that happens all the time, and the doctor has almost certainly seen it before. You never want to risk your feminine health. The doctor can painlessly remove your tampon in their office. First, they'll likely try pulling it out. If that doesn't work, they can use the same tools they use for an examination to slightly open your vaginal canal and retrieve the tampon. Either way, you won't feel any pain. Sometimes women forget they have a tampon in, and then insert another one, causing the first one to get stuck. Try to remember when you inserted a tampon because leaving one in too long can cause serious infections. If you have symptoms like foul odor, vaginal discharge, dizziness, pelvic pressure or pain, or abdominal discomfort, call your doctor immediately.

SUMMARY:
Try lubricant. Use your fingers only. Call a doctor.