Problem: Article: If your stress balls do not diminish in a day or two, it might be time to seek professional help. Make an appointment with a massage therapist. Many spas, gyms, and yoga studios have massage therapists on staff, so ask the staff at those locations for some information, or get a referral from your doctor.  Look for a massage therapist who is certified, licensed, or registered. Before booking your appointment, ask about her training, methods, and costs. The massage therapist will apply pressure to the stressed muscles in order to work out any knots. Make sure to let her know if the pressure is appropriate for your body. Seeing a physical therapist can help to eliminate stress balls and prevent them from recurring. Physical therapy is a great option when any part of your body is under high levels of stress. Physical therapy involves working with your body to create an optimal outcome. Your physical therapist may use a mixture of both active and passive therapy.   Active Therapy: This is all about taking action and restoring balance. This may include: stretching, strengthening your muscles through exercise, using pain relief exercises, and doing aerobic conditioning (low-impact of course).  Passive Therapy: This therapy does not require you to move your muscles at all. With passive therapy, the therapist may make use of heating pads, ice packs, electrical stimulation, and ultrasounds. Ask your doctor to recommend a reputable, effective physical therapist. Acupuncture is a type of alternative medicine that uses small needles to puncture the skin at specific  pressure points around the body, relieving pressure and pain. This method has long been used in Eastern medicines and is becoming more popular in Western culture. Many people rely on acupuncture to relieve different types of pain.  Needles can be scary for some, but your acupuncturist can talk you through the process. The needles are very thin, with a rounded tip. When they're inserted, they do not puncture any blood vessels or nerves, so there should be no bleeding or pain. The needle will create a tiny pinch, followed by pressure, and then you will feel relief. Speak to your doctor to find the name of a licensed acupuncturist in your local area.
Summary: Visit a massage therapist. Try physical therapy. Consider acupuncture.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The basic idea of skating backward is easy – you push the outsides of your skates forward and out, curve them back to the center of your body and repeat. If your skates could draw on the ice they would paint curvy waves, like a child's drawing of the ocean, across the surface. Think of each skate making an “S” shape as you move backward You cannot skate backward if you are standing up straight. Bend your knees slightly so that your butt drops closer to the ice. Your torso should be upright like you were sitting in a chair.  As you get better at it, you should be able to lift each skate and put it back down comfortably, but at first, it's to keep them on the ice. It is easiest to use the wall or a hockey stick for balance as you start. Your skates will be pointing directly ahead of you and your shoulders in a straight line over your ankles. This is your "center" as you skate backward. With your skates shoulder-width apart, you have the power and strength needed. Hold onto the wall with both hands for balance. Focus on keeping your knees bent and back straight as you get used to moving backward. If it is more comfortable for you, lean on a hockey stick for stability. If you don't have a hockey stick, rest your hands on your knees. Slowly turn your toes to face each other and you’ll feel your feet start to separate as your skates move outward. Think of skating backward as leading with your heels -- as you toes turn inward, you heels turn out to your left and right, and the rest of your skate follows.  This does not need to be a big angle. Even slightly angling your feet will work. This is the beginning of your "S" shape. This is usually where people feel the most uncomfortable -- your legs are splitting apart, and they will keep moving apart as long as your toes are pointing in. Turn your skates too so that your heels point back towards your body. As you do you will feel your legs coming back together. Again, this does not need to be a large angle. Just turn your feet enough so that you feel your legs gliding back together. With your heels turned back to the center, use your groin muscles to bring your skates back to the middle. While you will not bring them this close, imagine you are trying to click your heels together.  This is the middle point of your "S." Focus on keeping your knees bent – this will help you with the power and flexibility needed to control your skates. When you reach your starting position, feet roughly shoulder-width apart, it's time to repeat your curve. Turn your feet so that your toes face inward again, then let them start to glide back out to the side. Pull them in again and repeat -- these are the "S" shaped curves that you need to make. One of the most common mistakes people make is leaning too far forward, with their bodies over their toes. Focus on keeping your athletic stance the entire time. A good tip is to put your hands on your knees, using them to support you and prevent you from leaning forward. The “S” curve is the simplest way to move backward on skates. Once you have some momentum, just keep repeating the “S” shape to skate backward, working on transitioning smoothly through each part.  Start along the wall – knees bent and back straight. Push off the wall to gain some momentum. Turn your toes in and move your feet apart. Pull your legs back together by turning your toes out and pulling in. Turn your toes to the center again as your feet approach each other. Repeat to skate backward.

SUMMARY: Point your toes inward and make curves with your skates to move backward. Bend your knees. Keep your skates shoulder-width apart. Push off a wall to start moving backward. Angle your toes inward as you glide backward. Angle your heels inward as your legs split apart. Use the muscles in your inner leg to pull your feet back to the center of your body. Curve your feet back to the outside. Keep your weight over your feet. Keep making “S” curves to move backward smoothly.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Kissing is an intimate act. You can move toward the act of kissing by creating some warm touch. Find any reason to touch your partner, or even just stand very close to them, to signal that you’re ready to lock lips.  Lean against your partner. Put your arm around them. Brush an eyelash from their face. Fix the tag on their t-shirt. Drawing attention to your mouth encourages your partner to think about kissing, and in turn, to want to kiss you. Draw attention to your mouth with subtle actions.  Apply lip gloss or lip balm. Eat a piece of fruit, like a strawberry. Gently bite your bottom lip. Perhaps the most sure-fire sign that you would like to be kissed is a lot of sustained eye contact. When you spend time with your partner, try to hold their gaze as much as possible. This helps to build intimacy, and signals to them that you would like to be kissed.  During a board game, during a meal, or simply when you are sitting together on the couch are all great times to practice your eye contact. Aim to hold their gaze for 10-15 seconds at a time. If you have already built up some intimacy and comfort with your partner, give cuddling a try. Lay your head on your partner’s shoulder or go in for a long hug. The more physical touch you share, the more likely you are to kiss. Try some gentle cuddling while riding the bus or watching TV. The “goodbye kiss” is a classic end to a date or hangout. As the night is coming to a close, chances are, your date will probably be wondering whether they should try to kiss you or not. Help sway them by providing lots of clues! When it is almost time to say goodbye, find ways to touch them, make lots of eye contact, and find some way to draw attention to your mouth.
Summary:
Make physical contact. Highlight your mouth. Make eye contact. Try cuddling. Create an opportunity.