Problem: Article: Acupressure is a therapy developed over 5,000 years ago in Asia that is important in Chinese medicine. It uses specific finger placement and pressure along pivotal points on the body. Acupressure most commonly uses the fingers, especially the thumbs, to massage, rub, and stimulate the pressure points. However, elbows, knees, legs, and feet can also be used.  The points are thought to be arranged along channels, called meridians. According to Asian medical philosophy, stimulating these areas can release tension and increase blood flow.  The popular massage technique of Shiatsu massage is a form of Asian Bodywork Therapy from Japan. Like a massage, acupressure is thought to cause deep relaxation and a decrease in muscle tension. The technique is also used to relieve pain. People use acupressure to help with nausea and vomiting, headaches, back and neck pain, fatigue, mental and physical stress, and even addiction. It is believed that acupressure and other Asian body therapies correct imbalances and blockages of the flow of vital energies through our bodies.  Many Western spas and massage services have started offering acupressure massage. While many people are skeptical of acupressure's efficacy, many doctors, practitioners, and advocates of holistic health believe in the positive effects of acupressure. For example, researchers at the UCLA Center for East-West Medicine study the scientific basis of acupressure while providing explanations and practical applications of the techniques.  Licensed acupressurists attend formal training programs, either at special acupressure and acupuncture schools, or through massage therapy programs. These programs include study of anatomy and physiology, acupressure points and meridians, Chinese medicine theory, technique and protocol, and clinical studies. To become a licensed acupressurist generally requires up to 500 hours of schooling, less if a person already has a massage therapy license. There are hundreds of pressure points through our bodies. Some of the common ones are:  Hoku/Hegu/Large Intestine 4, which is the webbing between your thumb and forefinger. Liver 3, which is the soft flesh between your big toe and your second toe. Sanyinjiao/Spleen 6, which is on the lower calf. Many pressure points are called by multiple names, and sometimes designated by an abbreviation and number, like LI4 or SP6. Acupressure has been attributed to helping pregnant women with morning sickness and nausea, with alleviating back pain, with pain management during labor, and with naturally inducing labor. Though acupressure is safe to use during pregnancy, always use caution. You may want to contact your physician, a doula who practices acupressure, or a licensed acupuncturist or acupressurist before trying it on yourself. All pressure points connected to inducing labor should be avoided on a pregnant woman until after 40 weeks. There is a risk of applying pressure to the points that induce labor too early causing problems.
Summary: Familiarize yourself with the concept of acupressure. Know what acupressure is used for. Locate the common pressure points. Know when to use acupressure during pregnancy.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To ensure that the oven will be hot enough to bake the cookie bowls, you must preheat it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius). Next, grease a jumbo muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray so the bowls won’t stick after baking.  You can use butter to grease the muffin tin if you prefer. If you prefer, you can use a silicone muffin pan, which is a nonstick so it doesn’t require greasing. To make the batter, add 1 14.3 ounce (405 g) package of your favorite cookies, 1 egg, and 2 tablespoons (28 g) of melted butter to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse the mixture until it is well combined.  You can use any type of cookies that you like for the bowls. Chocolate sandwich cookies, graham crackers, oatmeal cookies, vanilla wafers, ginger snaps, and peanut butter cookies are all delicious options. It usually helps to roughly break the cookies into pieces as you add them to the food processor. After you’ve mixed up the batter, add approximately 2 tablespoons (42 g) of batter to each cup in the muffin tin. Use clean fingers to gently press the batter into the cup to form a bowl shape. The batter should be packed as firmly into the muffin tin cups as possible. You may want to use a shot glass or other small glass to press the batter into place to ensure that they’re well packed. Once the batter is pressed into the muffin tin cups, place the tin in the preheated oven. Allow the cookie bowls to bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are completely set. You may have difficult time telling if bowls made from dark-colored cookies are finished baking from the appearance alone. Make sure to feel them to see if they are firm. Remove the muffin tin from the oven once they are finished baking. Let them cool for at least 15 minutes in the tin before gently prying them out with a small offset spatula to fill them.

SUMMARY: Preheat the oven and grease the muffin tin. Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor. Press some of the batter into the muffin tin cups. Bake the bowls until they are firm. Allow the bowls to cool before filling them. Finished.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Go to restaurants, bars, and coffee shops that won’t judge you for your lifestyle. Often times, these places will be located in the “gay district” of your city. If you live in a smaller city, search online for LGBTQ-friendly places by typing in the name of your city and the type of place you’re looking for. For example, you might search “LGBTQ-friendly Philadelphia” or “Seattle crossdressing bars.”  For a streamlined search, you can also an LGBTQ directory like https://www.gaypinkspots.com/ or https://www.wearegayfriendly.com/  Coffee shops that are LGBTQ-friendly might have posters advertising gay, lesbian, and trans events on a bulletin board or their social media pages. Non-judgmental bars will often host LGBTQ events, drag shows, or LGBTQ musical acts. Non-gendered bathrooms are a good sign that a place is nonjudgmental and accepting. However, this isn’t always the case. Go to a travel site featuring your city like CultureMap or Lonely Planet to see a list of LGBTQ-friendly places. Search your general area for clubs, bars, and other hangout spots that host crossdressing events. This could be anything from a drag show to karaoke and LGBTQ charity fundraisers. Get dolled up and mingle with other crossdressers and people who love crossdressers!  If your city has an LGBTQ center, look at their website and peruse the “events” page. San Francisco, Portland, Austin, Providence, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, and Orlando are the top 10 LGBTQ-friendly cities in the USA. These are places where you’re more likely to find open-minded girls who might be interested in dating crossdressing men. Do an online search for local LGBTQ charities and see what events they have coming up. Note that these events aren’t guaranteed to bring in single women looking to date crossdressers, but you can ask other crossdressers for dating advice. If you cross paths with any LGBTQ people, strike up a conversation and ask them their favorite places to meet single women. For instance, you could say, “I'm new to the scene and am wondering where I can go to meet girls. Any tips?”  If you happen to meet someone who is an ally, feel free to ask them if they’re familiar with any places where you can meet single girls. And if the ally is a single girl, you might hit it off! Allies are people who do not judge you for your lifestyle. In fact, they’ll offer their enthusiastic support.
Summary:
Hang out at LGBTQ-friendly places. Attend crossdressing or LGBTQ events in your local area or nearest city. Don’t be afraid to ask LGBTQ people or allies for advice.