Your suit soaks up some of your sweat, as well as attracts dirt and dust all day. If you’re going to wear it again, it needs as much time as possible to air out. Take it off and hang it up as soon as possible. Wearing it for less time during the day keeps it fresher.  The longer you wear the suit each day, the harder you’ll have to work to keep it fresh. If you are able to take your jacket off for part of the day, you’ll also reduce the wear on it throughout the week. Make sure to pick a curved hanger that helps keep the suit’s shape. Never use a metal hanger for your suit. Leave the suit hanging where nothing touches it, so it can air out well. Use a hanger that’s designed for suits. Suit hangers are made specifically to keep a suit’s shape. It’s important to give your suit a quick cleaning each day to remove the day’s debris. Get a suit brush with natural animal hair. Always brush the suit downward with a soft and gentle stroke.  Avoid a brush with harsh bristles because it might damage your suit. Make sure the brush is made for suits. Hang the suit up before you brush it to make brushing easier. This keeps the suit clean afterward. Taking your suit to the dry cleaner wears out the fibers. Use a clothes steamer instead of a dry iron. Quickly run the steamer across the whole surface, excluding the chest area. Steamers can ruin the inner lining of the chest area. Keep the steamer head about an inch from the suit to avoid getting the suit too damp. If the suit begins to pick up any odors throughout the week, put some water and vinegar in a spray bottle. Lightly spray the suit down after a few days before you give the suit its daily steaming. If you get a stain on your suit, you'll need to give it a spot treatment. Be sure the stain remover you use is meant to work without washing. Instant treatments like Tide To Go are a good option. Check the instructions to make sure it's safe for all fabrics. Although you don't want to frequently dry clean your suit, you should do it after wearing it all week. A week of wearing the suit puts more stress on it than usual, so it needs a good cleaning.

Summary: Take it off as soon as you get home. Hang it on a wide-shouldered wood hanger in an open space. Use a suit brush each day to remove dirt and dust. Steam the suit daily to keep it clean. Spritz the suit with white vinegar and water every three days. Use a gentle stain remover on stains. Dry clean your suit at the end of the week.


If you are keeping score, then write down all of the players’ names on your sheet of paper. Leave plenty of room below each name to write down each person’s scores. You can play to 200 points, 300 points, 500 points, or more! It is up to you and the other players. The higher the point goal that you set, the longer your game will last. Make sure that all of the sticks are standing up vertically. Hold the bundle of sticks a few inches above a flat surface, like a table or the floor. Let the sticks fall freely. When all of the sticks have come to rest, you will be ready to begin playing!

Summary: Write all of the players’ names down on the paper. Decide on a goal score. Hold the sticks in one hand, like a bundle of dry spaghetti. Open your hand to release the sticks.


Many viral STIs, including genital herpes, can produce little red bumps, blisters, warts, or even open lesions on or around your genitals. These warts or bumps are typically accompanied by a painful itching or burning sensation.  If you’ve recently had oral or anal intercourse and are concerned about an oral or anal STI, also inspect your lips and mouth, and your buttocks and anal area for warts or bumps. Herpes can stay dormant in your body for prolonged periods of time. Subsequent herpes outbreaks tend to be less painful than the initial outbreak. Infected individuals can have frequent outbreaks for decades. Although oral herpes can be contracted on the genitals (or in the genital region), it’s typically dormant after the initial outbreak. Fleshy, raised patches of skin or warts in the genital or oral areas can be a sign of genital warts or Human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a serious STI, but can be difficult to detect. Certain strains are accompanied by gray swellings on the genitals, which can clump together and take on a cauliflower-like appearance.  Genital warts, while not a particularly serious STI, are uncomfortable and often itchy. Certain strains of HPV can increase a woman’s risk of developing cervical cancer. If you’re concerned about HPV, speak with your doctor or gynecologist about frequent screenings or gynecological visits to monitor the virus. Although these are general, nonspecific symptoms, they can all be signs of two serious viral STIs: strains of hepatitis, or early HIV. Early HIV can also cause your lymph nodes to swell, and can produce a rash. Individuals infected with hepatitis (which damages your liver) often also experience lower abdominal pain and dark urine. Strains of hepatitis and HIV can be transmitted without sexual contact. Either disease can be transmitted by contact with infected blood (or other bodily fluids), or by sharing intravenous needles.
Summary: Inspect your genital region for small warts or sores. Look for fleshy bumps or blisters. Pay attention to persistent fever, fatigue, and nausea.