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Some people may say these are somewhat embarrassing, but I say they’re useful and practical.
1. A doctor-recommended Squatty Potty if you’re worried about people wondering about your whereabouts because you’ve been on the toilet for so long — just give me a minute! 🙄 This stool props your feet up so you’re in a more natural squatting position, which can help certain things (💩) leave your body much more easily.
Read more about constipation relief at home, including using a squatting position, at Cleveland Clinic. And if you want more Squatty Potty content before making the best purchase of your life, check out our Squatty Potty review.
Promising review: “I’ll do you all the courtesy of NOT adding a photo or video (You’re welcome). This works. Whoever invented the toilet had their heart in the right place, but not their knees. This device mimics proper positioning, and you should get one. That is all. Thank you for coming to my TedTalk.” —P.W.
Get it from Amazon for $24.49+ (available in three styles). For a more ~aesthetic~ throne, splurge on the acrylic version for $79.99 or the bamboo wood version for $39.99.
2. A box of doctor-recommended gas relief pills designed to work fast so your bloating and discomfort can hit the road. While you may feel a smidge of embarrassment buying this in-person, it’s not embarrassing that you’re doing something to help your gas — I’m sure the people around you are very thankful.
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Always consult with your doctor before taking medication and read more about simethicone capsules at Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: “Thank goodness for these pills. These are super fast acting and so effective. I get so sick whenever I eat basically anything and these have helped so much. I can take two in the morning and I’m not in pain all day or sick if I eat. I’m ordering more ASAP.” —Nerdy Chic
Get the strips from Amazon for $10.48.
3. A latex-free after-sex sponge for excess fluids that may leak out after you… let’s just say… had a good time with your partner? It makes clean-up super fast — just insert, twirl, and throw it away!
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Promising review: “I was extremely skeptical about this product actually working at first. I saw this on TikTok and started reading the comments, which were all positive reviews, so I decided to try. Let me just say I no longer have to awkwardly run to the bathroom after my fiancé and I do the dirty. This product works!” —brittany simmons
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $26.69.
4. An easy-to-apply fungal nail renewal formula that can help improve the appearance of thick, discolored, or brittle fingernails and toenails. The formula is clinically proven to work fast and get results, so you can show your toes off with extra confidence!
Promising review: “I tried EVERYTHING! I tried tree tea oil for years and various different products. Nothing worked. The reviews were so great on this that I decided to try to cure it one more time. But when you have had a condition for 35 years, you aren’t too hopeful! I followed the suggestions of some of the reviewers and cut my toenails (I only had it on my big toes) everywhere that the fungus was present. Even below the quick. I started applying this gel, which is super easy to use. I swear to you that I noticed a difference after one application.” —WIAPilot
Get it from Amazon for $16.97.
5. A box of cushiony, waterproof medicated pads with concentrated salicylic acid to help get rid of plantar warts fast. These last for 48 hours so you can put them on and forget about your wart until it needs a new pad!
Promising review: “I had a stubborn wart on my right thumb that has been there for almost a year. Went to the doctor the first time to freeze it, but it didn’t completely remove the wart, so I decided to try the gel. The gel helped, but not for too long, and the wart came back (in a couple of days). Long story short, I got these medicated Band-Aids and the results are incredibly satisfying. Used these Band-Aids every day for a week, and the next week, my wart is gone. So far, it’s been a week after and I haven’t noticed any growth. Highly recommend!” —J
Get a pack of 14 from Amazon for $7.29+ (available in two styles).
6. An extra-strength hemorrhoid cream that’ll help stop irritation and soothe any itching or burning coming from your bum area. The blend of anti-inflammatory ingredients and lidocaine can quickly provide much-needed relief so you feel like you *can* sit down.
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Read more about hemorrhoids and treatment at Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: “I was hurting horribly, so I ordered this cream; I’d never used a cream before and always used a suppository. This product was a little pricey, but at this point, I didn’t care. I wanted relief! I now work remotely from home so this was affecting my job as I sit all day, and even using a donut wasn’t helping! This cream is great! It gave me fast relief and shrunk the external hemorrhoids! I will definitely purchase this again and keep on hand always! I wish I would have found this product before this time!” —Pam
Get it from Amazon for $34.95.
7. Some bra liners if your commute to work, walk outside, or errands have caused you to break a sweat — and your shirt is making that obvious. These seamless inserts go between you and the underwire of your bra, so not only do they make you more comfortable, but they also catch any sweat rearing its head through your nice dress shirt.
Promising review: “This is one of those things that I wish I’d found years earlier. I’ve suffered from mortifying stress-induced under-boob sweat for most of my adult life. Also, I’m a lifelong Seattle girl who gets upset when it’s warmer than 65 degrees outside. So when I stumbled upon this product, I was curious enough to buy a small pack. And yes, I’ve come back for MORE! For real, I won’t put on a bra without one of these liners now. It absorbs all the moisture from heat and stress. And because it’s a really soft bamboo/cotton mix, my skin is finally not feeling tortured under there! To the makers of this ingenious life-changing product: thank you, thank you, thank you! Sincerely, all the grateful ta-tas you’ve helped to care for.” —Niko
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $15.99 (available in women’s sizes M–XXL and three colors).
8. SweatBlock antiperspirant wipes that lasts up to SEVEN days so you can breathe easy while wearing a grey t-shirt. Just dab your underarm with a wipe, let it dry for five minutes, go to bed, and wash it off with soap. People will *not* be able to tell you just walked up a flight of stairs after using this!
Each box lasts two months, btw.
Promising review: “For anyone who might be a skeptic, please allow me to put you at ease. If you have hyperhidrosis, meaning it can be 9 degrees outside and you’re still sweating under your arms, this product has the potential to change your life. I would sweat THROUGH a sport coat before noon. Enter the Sweat Block product. I’ve had it for three weeks, and it is life-changing. I DO NOT sweat under my arms anymore. I’m still on the original box that I bought three weeks ago. I had to write a review after I was cleaning the garage today in 85-degree heat…I was sweating through my shirt on my back…BUT NOT MY UNDERARMS. It is amazing!” —Frosty McGee
Get a 10-count box from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in packs of two or three boxes).
9. An anti-bacterial butt acne-clearing lotion for when you look in the mirror to admire your ~junk in the trunk~ and see…pimples? This gentle, reparative, and moisturizing lotion contains plant extracts, salicylic acid, and tea tree oil that can help get rid of acne.
Promising review: “This product is gentle on the skin, but strong enough to combat any buttock issues caused by stress, environmental issues, or whatever. Living in the Deep South, we sometimes have a condition called ‘swamp butt.’ Little red bumps like a rash or breakout can form in sensitive areas. Using this product once a day after showering…I’ve had ZERO bumps in over three months. It works. Doesn’t smell the greatest, but it’s tolerable, for sure. Great product.” —Billie B
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (also available as a two-pack).
10. A before-you-go toilet spray if your #2 is stinking up the joint (aka your home, office, or public restroom) and someone else is waiting to use the bathroom after you. The natural essential oils create a barrier on top of the water to keep those upsetting smells down below. People may just think you went #1 instead!
Promising review: “Breathtakingly effective. WOW — This stuff REALLY works. I thought it was just another air freshener. It is not that at all. If you spray just one squirt in the toilet bowl BEFORE the room is stink-free. If you share a bathroom with someone, get this product!” —Dar Hum Bell
Get it from Amazon for $4.99+ (available in six sizes).
11. A pack of discreet incontinence pads so you can move comfortably throughout your day without worrying your bladder will betray you. And it’s super absorbent, so you can stay dry!
Promising review: “I am one of those women who just hates those thick pads. I tried others that claimed good protection but found out very soon that they leaked. I want to know that I am protected from embarrassing situations. I am an older woman with urinary incontinence. It’s bad enough being old and having all the problems old people go through, but add urine leakage and bad urine odor, and you see others turn away from you. These pads are exactly what I like. They are thin and fit comfortably, and you don’t smell like you got a diaper on; no leaks and no discomfort.” —Elaine Leith
Get a box of 144 from Amazon for $30.81+ (available in two lengths).
12. A genuinely ~wonder~ful balm for those body problems that can pop up like jock itch, athletes foot, and ringworm. The formula is packed with 10% tea tree oil so it’ll provide powerful yet gentle relief to the problems affecting your overall comfort.
Read more about tea tree oil: how it can help with athlete’s foot from Mayo Clinic and jock itch from Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: “I cannot believe the difference this product has made. I’ve seen a dermatologist for a rash on my armpits for over a year now with no answers, no solutions, nothing. They’ve prescribed me topical creams, steroids, and antibiotics. I’ve even had two biopsies with no relief. I finally came across this stuff. The first day I used this I had relief. My symptoms were a red, EXTREMELY itchy rash in both armpits. I’m talking itchy, like to the point where I could not sleep at night. It was awful. The next day I could feel and see that it helped. I was still unsure if it would actually do anything to resolve the problem entirely, but I decided I’d do an experiment and continue to use it on one armpit only so I could test the difference. The relief was unbelievable. It has been awful to not put it on my other armpit as well but I wanted to hold out until I got the stitches out so I could show the doctor the difference. If you have a weird rash that you can’t seem to find relief from, I would recommend giving this a shot. I’m so glad I did.” —Jackie
Get it from Amazon for $36.32.
13. A pair of charcoal shoe deodorizers if sweaty feet are making your shoes smell — and now your entryway smells, too. These will help eliminate the stink coming out of your shoes *without* a perfumey scent and they can be used in gym bags, hampers, or car trunks, too!
You can reuse them for up to two years! Set them out in the sun for an hour to re-activate the charcoal.
Promising review: “I have a pair of black leather flats that stank so badly my husband would yell at me if I took them off anywhere near him. But I love the shoes!!! So, I had to find something to make the stench go away without leaving me with an allergic reaction. This was the answer. I honestly couldn’t believe it. A few days after placing them in my prised-off shoes, I took a whiff from about a foot away. Nothing. I got closer. Nothing. I stuck my nose practically in the shoe. OK, maybe that’s pushing things, but I’ve got to tell you that 95% of the broken-in leather grossness was gone. So happy!!!” —Erin
Get a set of two from Amazon for $10.95.
14. A pair of stainless steel tongue scrapers because your teeth may not be the reason your breath stinks… it could be your tongue. 😳 This little gadget can help freshen your breath in SECONDS and turn the white, grey, or yellow tint on your tongue *back* to pink. You may notice your S.O. wincing less when you say, “Hhhhi, hhhhow are you?”
They even come with their own convenient little case.
Promising review: “I recently purchased this tongue scraper, and I must say, it has made a significant difference in my oral hygiene routine. The scraper is easy to use and efficient in removing any buildup on my tongue. I have noticed that my breath stays fresher for longer, and my tongue feels cleaner throughout the day. The scraper is also easy to clean and store, making it a convenient addition to my daily routine. Overall, I highly recommend using a tongue scraper, and this one in particular is a great choice.” —Kelsey
Get it from Amazon for $5.99 (also available in different styles).
15. A pack of healing patches for that cold sore that popped up out of left field. These help relieve pain, reduce blistering, *and* prevent scabbing. Plus, they’re infused with hydrocolloid gel to speed up your skin’s healing process, so you’ll be photo-ready before you know it!
Promising review: “I wish I had found these sooner!! These cold sores were probably the worst I’ve had and wouldn’t clear up or stop itching/hurting. I googled cold sore remedies, and these happened to pop up. After reading the reviews, I immediately ordered them. They came right on time, and I put them on before bed last night. It’s been less than 36 hours and already these cold sores are healing up beautifully. I plan to order another pack or three, so I can keep one at home, one in my purse, and one in my locker at work so if I ever feel the warning tingle/itching of a new breakout, I can slap one of these bad boys on and get rid of it quickly! Highly recommend for my fellow cold sore sufferers.” —Jessica Hill
Get a pack of 15 from Amazon for $13.98.
16. A bottle of Carpe antiperspirant foot lotion if you feel that sweaty (and kinda stinky) feet are NOT the vibe, especially when you’re kicking off your shoes at someone else’s house. Just use a dime-sized amount twice a day to help out your sweaty dogs.
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Promising review: “Bought this for my boyfriend who is on his feet all day and was always complaining about how sweaty his feet got. He usually had to bring at least one extra pair of socks to change into during the day. He also had to buy shoes more often because of how they smell. It would be impossible for us to get out the smell. Since he began using this product, he can’t believe how dry his feet stay ALL day. His socks don’t even smell after a full day of work. He’s now obsessed and it’s become a part of his daily routine.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available with or without an applicator).
Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.