Q: Whether you are using a premade wax strip, or if you are using hot wax that you heat up, you should exfoliate your skin about a day before you plan to wax. Use a loofah or scrub to get rid of dead skin so the wax can grip the hairs better. Then, wash the area with a regular soap and water, and make sure it is completely dry. After cleansing your skin, sprinkle a bit of baby powder to the area about to be waxed. It'll absorb any excess moisture so the wax and cloth strip can adhere properly. Waxing can be done on the upper lips, under arms, arms, legs, stomach, back, and bikini line.Any lotions or makeup on the skin may prevent the wax from removing the hair. There are some simple tips that might make the waxing process less painful for you. You might want to explore more options for hair removal than waxing, too. If you have sensitive skin, you can take an ibuprofen half an hour before you begin. Be prepared to spend about an hour waxing as this is not something you want to rush. If you menstruate, try not to wax right before or during your period; your skin may be much more sensitive, and it could be significantly more painful. A good choice would be to do the waxing in your bathroom after a shower. If you wax in a cold environment, it's going to be a more painful process. Warm air helps your follicles stay open, and the hair will slide out more easily. This applies to plucking your eyebrows, too! Go several days without shaving the area you want to wax; you will have best results when the hair is at least 1/4 inch long.
A: Exfoliate your skin. Reduce the chances of skin sensitivity. Wax in a warm environment.

Q: If your main parachute malfunctions or fails to open and your reserve chute also doesn't work, it's natural to think the worst and prepare for death. However, it's imperative that you keep your wits about you so that you can plan how and where you fall to increase your chance of survival. Concentrate each incremental step that you'll have to take in order to increase your chances of survival. Regulate your breathing and clear your mind as you're falling. Inhale deeply through your nose and out of your mouth. Emulate the skydiver pose and try to get as flat as possible horizontally so that you can reduce your speed. The front of your body should be facing the ground and your arms should be raised above your head so that you achieve the most drag that you can in your situation. Arch your head and back upward. Tree branches or snow can help absorb your impact and slow your descent before you make contact with the hard ground. Avoid hard objects like concrete, buildings, or flat fields. Aim for hilly areas as the decline can help absorb some of the impact as you fall. Steer left or right by lowering your elbow and leaning into the direction that you want to turn. To move backward, bend your knees and push your arms forward. To move forward, straighten your legs and put your arms to your sides. As you approach the ground, you want to adjust yourself, so you land on your feet. Put your feet together with your heels up and pointed towards the ground. Flex both your knees and hips and prepare for an intense impact. If you are freefalling over a body of water and can't aim towards a marshy or wooded area, you must tighten your body and fall feet first. Fall straight with your hands to your sides and your feet close together. Make contact to the ground in the skydiver's landing stance, with your feet pointed towards the ground and your heels up. Landing on your feet can help your legs can absorb some of the impact from the fall. While you may injure your legs or hips, landing on your feet may prevent other vital organs from being damaged as well. Hitting your head or spinal cord could result in a life-threatening injury. Hitting the ground with your feet and rolling forward as if you were doing a somersault may help you absorb some of the impact. Protect the top and back of your head by using your hands and arms to cover your neck. Bend your neck forward and tuck in your chin to help protect the back of your head.
A: Don't panic. Spread out your body in an X. Aim for marshy, wooded, or snowy areas. Get into the skydiver's landing stance. Put your hands to your sides if you must land in a body of water. Land on your feet. Protect your head and roll if you can.

Q: Check for signs indicating whether you're in a designated passing zone or non-passing zone. If you're unsure, look at the lane markers. A solid yellow line indicates it's unsafe to pass into oncoming traffic. A single dotted yellow line or a solid yellow line with a dotted line on your side of traffic indicates that it's a safe move. Look around you, and check to be sure that there are no conditions that could prohibit you from making a safe pass. Be aware of upcoming hills or curves, traffic stop signs or lights, and train tracks. Tunnels, bridges and viaducts can obstruct your view. If you see any up ahead, wait until you have passed them to consider a move. Do not attempt to pass a slow moving car if you're driving on a hill or curve. Wait for a long stretch of flat road. Be aware of driveways and other entrances where cars may unexpectedly come from. If the weather is rainy, foggy or snowy, consider staying in your lane as these types of conditions can cause you to slip or they can make it more challenging to see ahead. Check your surroundings for animals, like deer, that can run into the middle of the road. Look ahead to the other lane, and notice traffic following behind you, and check for vehicles in front of the one you plan to pass. Establish there is no oncoming traffic that will come within 200 feet (0.061km) of you in the passing lane. Do not pass if you can't see .25 miles (0.40km) ahead. Look at your rear-view and side mirrors for traffic coming from behind you right before you move into the opposite lane to pass. Then check for oncoming traffic once again. It can be frustrating to be behind someone driving slow, but if they are driving less than 15 miles (24km) under the speed limit, it may be best to stay put. You'll have to increase your speed up to 20 miles (32km) to pass, so be sure you're aware of the speed limit where you are. Be aware that speed limits can drop dramatically, up to 30 miles (48km), along some country roads upon arriving in a town. Ensure that you have enough space between the vehicle in front of you and any behind you so that you have an opening if you need get back into your lane without passing. Use the two-second rule. Count one thousand one, one thousand two after the car in front of you has passed a marker of some kind to be sure you have enough space. A sign, tree or lamppost works as a marker.
A: Look at traffic signals and lane markings to ensure passing is legal. Evaluate the conditions. Check surrounding traffic. Ensure you can pass without going over the speed limit. Have a backup plan.

Q: If your mom doesn't agree with you or tells you no, try not to argue, yell or whine. Instead, remain calm and keep your tone of voice friendly and understanding. Then ask your mom why now is not the right time. For example, "When do you think the right time is?" or "When did you get your first bra?" Do this if you are uncomfortable not wearing a bra, but your mom still says no. Suggest getting a training bra, sports bra or a camisole with a built-in bra to wear in the meantime. After wearing these for a few months, bring up the topic again. For example, "I have been wearing my training bra for six months. I think I am ready to wear a bra now. Do this if your mom simply will not listen or does not understand that a bra will help you feel more comfortable about your body. Talk about the issue with a trusted relative, counselor or teacher. They may be able to offer you some advice on how to approach the topic with your mom. You could also ask them to discuss the topic with your mom for you.
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Remain calm. Suggest an alternative. Talk to another trusted adult.