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The most embarrassing health questions people google

Some secrets are only safe for your search engine. 

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Sometimes, Google’s the only place you’re comfortable taking awkward health questions. While you don’t need to be shy—trust us, your doctor’s probably heard it already—it can be a huge relief to find answers on your own.

But instead of making you sift through countless suspicious posts across the web, we rounded up some of Google’s top blush-worthy searches. Here areShow More

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Why is my poop green?

Green poop usually isn’t cause for concern. It can result from eating something green like leafy vegetables or foods colored with green dye. Certain drugs can turn poop green too, for example:

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What is smegma?

Smegma is a cheesy, white discharge that sometimes builds up around the genital area in both men and women. It may be found:

  • Around the tip of the penis
  • Under the foreskin in uncircumcised men
  • In a woman’s vaginal folds

Smegma is perfectly normal. It consists of oil from the glands around theShow More

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How long does marijuana stay in your system?

The active chemical in marijuana, which police officers and employers check for during drug screenings, is called THC.

The immediate physical effects of THC tend to wear off within one to three hours after smoking marijuana. Effects will last several hours longer if you’ve had an edible. How longShow More

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How do you treat hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids are swollen or bulging veins that develop around the anus or inside the rectum. They’re usually harmless, but can cause itching, pain or bleeding, especially during bowel movements.

Treatment options include:

  • Witch hazel: This astringent may be found over the counter in liquid form or
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What’s the quickest way to heal a cold sore?

Cold sores are blisters caused by the herpes simplex 1 virus, which develop on or near the mouth. Without treatment, most heal within seven to ten days. (Cold sores are not the same as canker sores, which aren’t contagious and typically heal on their own after about two weeks.)

If you’ve never hadShow More

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How do you get rid of a double chin?

Weight loss can reduce a double chin, although losing weight overall may not target your chin area specifically.

Some people report chin exercises have helped them. There isn’t scientific evidence to support this and exercises don’t typically reduce fat in specific spots. Also, they won’t eliminateShow More

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