Baby oil works using the same principles as cooking oils, either by dissolving the adhesive or releasing its grip upon skin. An added benefit is that most baby oils are made to be especially gentle, making this a great choice for delicate skin.  Most baby oils are simply mineral oil with a small amount of scent added. You can use pure mineral oil as an alternative to baby oil — often, it is slightly cheaper. If you're removing adhesive from a child's skin, try adding a drop of food coloring to the baby oil and using it to "paint" the affected area.  The oil will remove the adhesive and the coloring will provide a fun distraction. Since most lotions have an oil or lipid (fat) base, they can work for removing adhesive just like baby oil or cooking oils. Rub in a small amount of lotion, let it sit for several minutes, and rub with a gentle towel or cotton ball. Unscented lotions are best. The chemicals used for added fragrances can sometimes cause pain and rashes on irritated skin. Since warmth loosens many of the adhesives used in bandages, you can use it to make these materials more effective. Warm water will wash off the oil or lotion, so use a warm compress instead. Our article on warm compresses details several easy ways to do this.  Try filling a tube sock most of the way with dry, uncooked rice. Tie a knot in the open end to keep the rice in. Microwave the compress in 30-second increments until it is warm, but not too hot to handle. Hold the compress over the adhesive as you let the oil or lotion soak in. Place a rag between the compress and the skin if you are worried about getting the sock greasy.

Summary: Soak residue with baby oil. Apply a gentle lotion. Use a warm compress in combination with baby oil, lotion, or some form of cooking oil.


Just relax when you’re talking to a girl. Women like it when a guy is direct; they are not mind readers. Speaking to someone you don’t know can produce a lot of anxiety for some. You can approach someone without opening yourself up to being evaluated. Eventually, you'll be confident enough to talk to them in a normal conversation. Try some of these cues:  Ask a small favor like “can you watch my stuff while I get coffee?” This creates attraction from the person doing the favor. Ask a question. Use whatever situation/location you are in to your advantage. Ask a relevant question like “have you seen this band before?” or “you think Texas could be a country?” Be whimsical if you are feeling it. A great way to prove yourself to a woman is showing her that you not only respect her, but all women. It is too common for guys to view picking up girls as a macho competition instead of wanting to get to know a woman. You can show respect by listening to what she has to say, respecting her personal space, making sure not to interrupt her, and refraining from making statements like “you wouldn’t want to do that, it’s a guy thing.”  Never make fun of a girl when you’re trying to tease them. A little bit of joking is okay, but avoid anything that could be taken as offensive by someone. Generosity also goes a long way. No one likes a guy who is too stingy to have a good time. The same can be said about someone who refuses to give a dollar from time to time. Be a fun person by acting on spontaneity. It is attractive and more interesting to be around someone willing to go on an adventure. This can also show her how interesting you can be. Being silly and having fun also shows you’re confident and not afraid of taking risks. Careful not to be a know-it-all or overly pretentious. Most girls will like a guy who reads from time to time and is interested in the world around him. Put down the video game and pick up a book. Try getting into the habit of reading the news every morning. You’ll have more to add to a conversation when you are on top of current events. Not every girl cares about this. Making someone laugh is a great thing and it is attractive. It is one of the most desirable traits women look for in a man. Don’t modify your humor to appeal to someone in particular. Your natural humor will attract the type of person who you’ll be able to relax around. Laughter affects people on a chemical level. It increases the level of serotonin in our brains which causes our brain's function to work more efficiently. This doesn't always have to do with your looks, but how you think of yourself. Have confidence that you'll achieve your goals. Change your mentality: if you think you're attractive you will be attractive. Thinking positively is the first step, but then to ‘’act’’ positively will increase your self-esteem even more. This can be simple like talking to people in a positive manner and focus your energy into acting this way.  Have ambitions for your life. When you have a serious drive for your life, women will take notice. Change one of your bad habits. Start small like waking up without hitting snooze two or three times or drinking 64 ounces of water a day. Start small and progressively work to improve yourself in larger ways. Do something you’ve been procrastinating. There is no time like the present. It can even be a small thing like cleaning your room.

Summary: Talk to women more often. Practice respect and kindness. Take risks to have fun. Be intellectually curious. Use your sense of humor. Be a confident person.


They can be pretty beads, buttons, or even rhinestones. Choose something that is about the size of your earlobe and not too heavy. If you are using coat buttons or stud earrings, snip the prong or loop off using a pair of wire cutters. If you are a child, ask an adult to help you with this step. Make sure that the magnets are all the same size, and just a little bit smaller than your jewelry pieces. Try to use magnets made specifically for earrings; you can find them in the beading section of an art store. If you can't find them, any small, round magnets will work. Regular black magnets will be the least painful to wear, but they won't be very strong. Silver, "rare earth" magnets will be stronger, but they may also more painful for some people. If you have sensitive ears, do not use the silver-colored, "rare earth" magnets. They are too strong, and can pinch your ears. Set the other magnets aside for later. Position them so that you can't see the magnet sticking out from underneath. Because the magnets are round, it doesn't matter if you glue your item upside down or right side up. This should not take more than a few minutes, but you may want to refer to the glue bottle for specific drying times. Make sure that you keep the magnets far enough apart so that they don't attract each other and stick. Pick up an earring, and hold it against the front of your earlobe. Pick up one of the plain magnets and hold it behind your earlobe. If the magnets don't stick, flip the plain magnet around. Once the magnets stick, let go and put the other earring on. Check your earrings in the mirror, and make sure that they are facing the same direction before showing them off.
Summary: Choose two matching items with a flat back to use for your earrings. Choose four small, disk-shaped magnets. Spread some glue over the back of two of the magnets. Press your two items into the glue, flat side down. Wait for the glue to dry. Wear the earrings.