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Hiccups? Try taking a moment to close your eyes, focus your attention to the sides of your neck, and remind yourself that you don't have gills anymore. I read this a few years ago and it mostly works for me - about 80% of the time (not that I get hiccups often). I've spread it to others with about ⅔ success, ⅓ failiure.

I've read the theory that it's our brain in a panic because our gills (that we haven't had for millions of years) aren't working, so reminding yourself they're not there helps. At least sometimes, at least some poeple.

To cure hiccups:

Hyperventilate for about 30 seconds; breathe out until your lungs feel like they're going to implode; Without intaking breath, smoothly chug a 12oz glass of water.

It will "reset" your spasming diaphragm and stop the hiccups.

This is more relationship advice. Ask your partner to have a day of sex where you just communicate what you want with words.

The first year of the relationship, I was using tricks I saw in porn. I was doing things to my wife that she didn't care for, but didn't say anything because she thought I enjoyed doing it. We later talked and the next session, we just followed what the other person wanted. And now it's part of our tricks.

Next time your jabbing your sausage into her armpit, ask her if she's liking what you're serving.

If you’re experiencing brainfreeze, press your tongue to the roof of your mouth. Works for me every time.

When microwaving a thick food, like pasta, there’sa risk of the “deepest” part being cold from lack of microwave penetration. Shift the contents of the plate into a donut shape, so most of it is on the sides and a gap in the center, before microwaving. That helps the heat penetrate evenly.

A lot of good sneeze tips in this post, thanks y'all

I have another one: use coconut oil (thick one) as a mouthwash to improve gum health and whiten your teeth more. It also is great for neutralising any acidity or any bad taste in your mouth, if you're not yet ready to brush your teeth.