How short you cut the dreadlocks depends on how much hair you wish to retain.  Perform this step even if you plan to shave your head, it will make the process a lot easier.  If you plan to shave your head, cut the dreads off close to the scalp where the hair is less tangled. If you want to retain a bit of length without too much work, cut the lock off 1–2 in (2.5–5.1 cm) from the scalp.  The remaining hair should be relatively easy to untangle and comb out. If you wish to keep more than an inch or two of hair, see the method below for combing out dreadlocks. If you are not planning to shave your head, you should also condition your remaining hair with a leave-in or hot oil conditioning treatment. This will help moisturize your scalp. You can either keep going and shave off the rest of your hair or comb out what is left.  Option 1: Shave your head using clippers, or shaving cream and a razor.  Be careful not to cut yourself! Go slowly in case you encounter knots or tangles since you don’t want to rip your hair out. Option 2: Once the remaining hair has been thoroughly conditioned, comb out the tangles using a sturdy comb and a detangling spray, conditioner, or oil. Start at the tips of your locks, working towards your scalp, and keep your hair damp and moisturized as you work through one section at a time. Head to a stylist to have your remaining hair cut and styled as you like.  It is normal for hair that has been in dreadlocks to act up for the first few days, so you might want to wait until it settles down before getting it cut.
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One-sentence summary -- Cut off each dreadlock with scissors. Wash your scalp and hair thoroughly. Deal with the remaining hair. Style the hair you have left and enjoy your newfound freedom!

Q: A lot of women have some degree of discomfort with how they look physically, especially when naked. It can be difficult to become more comfortable with how you look, but try focusing on a part of your body that you like. Think about different parts of your body and how they look right for your body.   Focus less on what your body looks like, and more on what it can do. If your partner is critical of how you look, assert yourself by telling them that you find their comments unsupportive. When engaging in intimacy, communicate your needs to your partner clearly. Loving yourself and honoring your sexuality means telling your partner what you like and what is off limits.   You can say something like, “I like when you touch me there,” or “I like when we cuddle after sex.” If something is uncomfortable, say so. "I'm not comfortable with that" or "That hurts" are very reasonable things to say. Don't be ashamed of wanting to have a sexual side.  Empower yourself to embrace your own sexuality in whatever form it takes, and choose partners who facilitate and uphold healthy sexual practices. Just about every woman, at one point or another, encounters a person who wants to take advantage of her sexually. It is important to learn both how and when to say no to someone who is making unwelcome advances at you. Do not let sexual assault go unnoticed. One in five women and one in 71 men are raped in their lifetime. If someone forces themselves on you, reach out for help. Society has taught women to feel ashamed or embarrassed for being molested or assaulted, even going so far as to claim that some women are "asking for it.” Letting someone get away with a sexual crime teaches them that it is okay to do it again in the future. Remember that reporting these kinds of acts is not just for your own good; it could prevent the person from harassing others in the future.
A: Be comfortable with your body, the way it is right now. Communicate your needs to your partner. Honor your sexuality. Don't be afraid to say no. Report sexual harassment in the workplace or at school.

Article: Mitral stenosis often presents with a heart murmur that can be heard when your doctor listens with his or her stethoscope. Although this is not enough to diagnose mitral stenosis, it is suspicious of a heart problem and would be an indication for your doctor to order further investigative tests. A chest x-ray is normally one of the first tests your doctor will order, if he or she suspects a lung and/or a heart problem, such as mitral stenosis. A chest x-ray allows your doctor to examine your lungs for fluid build-up (called "pulmonary edema") which may go hand-in-hand with mitral stenosis. Your doctor can also evaluate for enlargement of any of the chambers of your heart, such as the right atrium, which may also be a sign of mitral stenosis.  A chest x-ray is also useful in ruling in or ruling out other heart or lung conditions that may present similarly to mitral stenosis. It is for this reason that it is normally one of the first investigative tests that is ordered. In the evaluation of heart or lung problems such as mitral stenosis, an ECG (sometimes accompanied by an exercise stress test) can be helpful. An ECG is able to detect the amount of "stress" on the heart in various situations. In order to confirm the diagnosis of mitral stenosis (or of any other form of valvular heart disease), an echocardiogram is needed. The first type performed will normally be a TTE (transthoracic echocardiogram). In a TTE, the ultrasound probe is placed on the outside of your chest. It then projects a real-time, colored, moving image of the heart on a screen, where the doctor can look at the structure of your heart as well as the flow of blood with each heartbeat.  The color in the TTE can help indicate the flow of blood. A TTE may be sufficient to observe and confirm the diagnosis of mitral stenosis. If it is not, a TEE (transesophageal echocardiogram) may be ordered. In a TEE, rather than the ultrasound probe being placed on the outside of your chest, it is inserted into your esophagus. Your esophagus is much closer to your heart anatomically, so a TEE can provide a much more detailed view than a TTE, which can aid in the diagnosis of mitral stenosis.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Have your doctor listen for a heart murmur with a stethoscope. Get a chest x-ray. Consider an ECG (electrocardiogram). Receive an echocardiogram to definitively diagnose mitral stenosis.