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Hair removal is probably (read: definitely) the most annoying factor of summer. There are so many different types of hair removal, most of which are time-consuming, can be expensive, and painful. And ...

While you may hope you never need it, it’s important to know about backup birth control-- what your choices are, which type works best, and when to use it. Even the most careful couples can make a ...

Brette Sember is a retired attorney who has been writing and editing law and legal topics for more than 25 years. She is the author of more than 40 books, is a nationally recognized expert on divorce ...

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