30 Products To Help You Handle ~That Thing~ You Wish You Didn’t Have To Deal With In 2024
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1. A pack of thin and discreet incontinence pads if your bladder has a mind of its own. These super-absorbent pads will help you stay dry so you can move about your day in complete comfort.
Read more about incontinence and treatment at Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review:Â “I use these for nighttime. They are the best ones for me so far. Regular length, they don’t scrunch up, they stay put, and absorb really great. Plus they are not perfumed. I have tried many other brands, and Poise is the one for me! I also use Poise Light during the day (regular length). You can’t tell you have them on like the old days when wearing period pads.” âLeeloo
Get a box from Amazon for $33.65+ (available in five styles).
2. A long-lasting extra-strength hemorrhoid cream formulated with lidocaine to help numb pain as well as glycerin to help reduce friction. Enhanced with anti-inflammatory ingredients, this cream is designed to act quickly and effectively.
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Read more about hemorrhoids and treatment at Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review:Â “I was hurting horribly so I ordered this cream; Iâd never used a cream before and always used a suppository. This product was a little pricey but at this point I didnât 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 wasnât 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!” âPam
Get it from Amazon for $34.95.
3. An ear-washing bottle for easy removal of wax buildup. Reviewers noted that the process was not only easy but comfortable, too.
Promising review:Â “My son has earaches all the time. Took him to ear doctor and they basically said he’s got a lot of ear wax buildup and to purchase this item. I was skeptical at first but as soon as I used it on my son, he had so much relief because all of the hardened wax was pumped out. I use it on myself and it’s worth every penny and so much cheaper than going to the ear doctor every other month.” âTootie
Get it from Amazon for $29.45.
4. Some deep-reaching, ergonomic “flossing toothbrushes” with dual-layered flossing bristles that are designed to get deep into the grooves of your teeth and gums.
Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS, specializing in antimicrobial toothbrushes designed for deeper cleans.
Here’s what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has to say: “I love it just after the first few days of use! I use an electric toothbrush usually, but I feel like I’m getting a much more satisfying clean from these?? Especially because I tend to get yellow stains between my teeth no matter *how* much I floss, and these bristles seem to actually target that a lot more effectively.”Â
Promising review: “I’m amazed at how well this toothbrush cleans my teeth â it definitely gets between the teeth and also more importantly for me, gets in the small, deep crevices in my molars where I always have food stuck and regular toothbrushes couldn’t get stuff out. I brush more often (after meals/snacks) because of how effective it is. As stated, definitely go easy around the gums. The bristles feel soft, but will cause your gums to bleed if you use regular pressure. Nice and easy does the trick, SO WELL!” âJason A.
Get a pair from Mouthwatchers on Amazon for $9.90Â (also available in packs of four).
5. Maximum strength antacids if you’ve been having trouble falling asleep because acid reflux keeps you up at night. Each chewable tablet has 1000mg of calcium carbonate to help relieve heartburn, indigestion, and sour stomach. These vegan tablets are also free from talc, dyes, parabens, artificial sweeteners, dairy, and gluten.Â
Learn more about antacids at Cleveland Clinic.
Plus, its packaging is 100% plastic-free!
Wonderbelly is a small business!
Promising review:Â “I discovered this last year and I have not used another antacid since. The strawberry milkshake flavor is phenomenal. It is fast acting and I have never had to take more than one. This has really improved my life with GERD.” âMarissa
Get 60 tablets from Wonderbelly on Amazon for $11.99 (available in three flavors).
6. An anti-bacterial butt acne-clearing lotion made with tea tree oil to help prevent breakouts. You may truly have a bottom as smooth as, well, a baby’s bottom.
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.” âBillie B
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.Â
7. A pack of teeth-whitening pens so you can get shiny white teeth for far less money than you might’ve thought. This pen’s soft-bristle brush is perfect for anyone with sensitive teeth. It even makes application as easy as saying CHEESE!Promising review: âThis worked quickly! I noticed a difference in three days. And it’s super easy to use.â âAmazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $18.95.
8. A clinical-strength Secret deodorant because it provides 72 hours of sweat and odor protection. Stress, heat, and activity are no match for this antiperspirant.Â
Promising review:Â “I have been trying all kinds of deodorants for months, trying to find one that works! I sweat a lot at work and this stuff works! I donât have to reapply. This doesnât leave any staining on my clothes. The smell is nice and light. Finally found something that works!” âZindarella
Get it from Amazon for $8.14.
9. A set of multipurpose dermaplaning razors if you’re looking to exfoliate your skin while getting rid of peach fuzz. These are also perfect for shaping your brows when you don’t have the time to individually pluck each hair.Promising review: “I suppose it’s my hearty German peasant ancestry, but I’ve always been a hairy girl. Plucking the more egregious of the thick black hairs is required at least a two to three times week. I’d been eying these razors for a while and finally took the plunge. I could not believe how easy and quick it was. After a couple of swipes down my cheek, I noticed that it was done. I thought it was going to take a lot more skill and time. So much easier than tweezers and depilatories!! Wow.” âTara D.
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $5.94.
10. A pack of cold sore healing patches containing hydrocolloid to help your skin heal faster. These discreet patches create a moist environment that helps relieve pain, reduce blistering, and prevent scabbing.
Promising review: “I wish I had found these sooner!! These cold sores were probably the worst Iâve had, and wouldnât 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. Itâs 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.” âJessica Hill
Get a pack of 15 from Amazon for $11.89.
11. A jar of Aquaphor healing moisturizer for anyone suffering from dry, cracked, and sensitive skin. It restores moisture and promotes healing, so you can go back to living your best life.
Promising reviews: “This stuff is a bit pricey, but you are paying for a quality solution for dry skin. Every time I try to use something cheaper, it doesn’t work and I always come back to this. Nothing works like Aquaphor.” âMCMXCVI
“My son experienced some unbelievably wretched diaper rash and none of the usual products I had been using were making the rash better and the application of the zinc-based creams were painful. Someone recommended I try this, and I have never turned back! Every time there is a reoccurrence of diaper rash, after a day or so of applying Aquaphor, the rash clears up. Now and again I try other diaper creams, but when there is actual irritation, nothing comes close.” âIncoherent Threads
Get it from Amazon for $18.37.
12. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel that can remove years’ worth of calluses quickly and easily. Just presoak your feet, apply the gel, let it do its magic, and rinse!Promising reviews: “This is a Hail Mary! This is hands-down the best product ever!!!! I have been using this product on my clients and it has made my job so much easier and less time consuming.” âDiamante Valentine
“Best foot callus remover I have ever used! I read a lot of the reviews before purchasing this product. Most callus removers I have purchased in the past were not very effective. So I was encouraged by the reviews. I saw that a lot of reviewers mentioned to be very careful not to leave it on longer than three or four minutes. My feet were the softest they have ever been. Love love love.” âCheri whisker
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
13. Or a vegan urea foot cream to rehydrate dry, callused, and cracked feet. Get ready to strut your stuff!
Promising review: “I was skeptical about this topical product to heal broken, dry, callused feet and toes. I ignored my foot care for quite a bit while pregnant (couldn’t reach!) and then postpartum a bit. After the winter in the desert, my heels and large toe pads were cracked and parched. I used this product every day for 10 days and the results were amazing! I slathered it on after my shower in the morning, put on socks, and wore that during the day for 10 days. My feet are healed with no trace of dryness. Even my toenails are improved and hydrated. My hands are also healed (constantly washing hands) from applying to my feet and rubbing the rest in. I highly recommend this product for anyone suffering from super dry, cracked feet. It works â it is thick, so cover with socks and let the warmth and barrier marinate your dry feet and toes into soft beautiful skin!” âNatalie
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
14. A box of maximum-strength one-step wart-removing pads with extra cushioning so there’s no discomfort while they work their magic.
Promising review: “This stuff works! I’d never had a wart in my life! At first I thought it was a small callus but as months went by it was getting larger. I started to google and realized I had a plantar wart on my thumb! So I got the Freeze Off and thought ‘This has to work!’ Nope! I tried the Freeze Off three times and nothing! I then realized the same thing was happening on my other thumb, a small callus but I knew that the wart had spread! Now I was desperate to get rid of them and knew I had waited too long! Bought the invisible strips and it removed my small wart in four days and my big wart in eight!! I couldnât believe it. I left strips on for two days then pulled back the dead skin with a cuticle clipper and reapplied! My bigger wart was a little tougher to removed and I had irritated my skin trying to cut it out, so I left it alone for few days before reapplying a strip and by the second 48-hour treatment, it was gone! I thought my skin would be damaged but it looks like nothing was ever there!” âAudrey N.
Get 14 pads from Amazon for $7.29.
15. A lightweight and sweatproof antifungal tea tree balm formulated with beeswax, eucalyptus, and macadamia oil for nourishing, moisturizing, and protecting against dryness, discomfort, and irritants.
Promising review: “I ordered this balm on a whim as a remedy for a skin rash, and was very impressed with its effectiveness! After getting rid of my rash, I decided to try it elsewhere and it worked wonders on dry skin areas like elbows, knees, and feet. I was blown away with how I changed my feet entirely! As a dancer, my feet have always been a war zone: dry skin, callouses, ingrown toenails, and athlete’s foot (all frequent problems over the course of many years). I was always embarrassed to wear sandals or any type of shoes that would show off parts of my feet because of all the dry skin, but sometimes it couldn’t be avoided. This balm has made my feet the loveliest they have been and now I can choose any type of shoes I want to wear without embarrassment.” âanengstrom
Get it from Amazon for $36.32.
16. An easy-to-use tonsil stone remover â if you’ve been struggling with bad breath and brushing your teeth, scraping your tongue, and using mouthwash aren’t working, you may have tonsil stones. Don’t worry about scratching your throat; each attachment has a silicone tip to slip safely behind your tonsils.
If you suspect you have tonsil stones (also called tonsilloliths), talk to your dentist or doctor! They can preform a physical exam or imaging scan and deliver a diagnosis.
These also come with an LED light to get right to the source of the problem.
Promising review: “I’m in my early 30s and just started getting tonsil stones. Until a few months ago, I never even knew what these things were! Anyways, I’ve been struggling with cotton buds to fully remove the stones, but couldn’t get rid of them and they would just come back within the week. I received this and OMFG…best investment ever. No struggle holding my phone as a flashlight while awkwardly poking myself in front of my badly lit bathroom mirror. I sat comfortably at my vanity, used one hand, and removed the whole stone in less than a minute. Why did I not know this was a thing? Why have I been struggling? Get it! Stop struggling, suffering, and awkwardly dealing with this ridiculous condition…trust me.” âWren
Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in two colors and in a multipack).
17. A fast-acting mold and mildew remover so you can watch the stains your shower has accumulated over the years just melt away. No scrubbing required! And you can say goodbye to any embarrassing musty, damp smells too. Cleaning your bathtub just got a whole lot easier.
This can also be used on mold and mildew stains outside of your home!
Promising review: “We’ve been struggling with mold/mildew stains in our shower and front load washer for quite some time. Nothing bought at the grocery store or hardware store would work. We found this product and used as directed and wow, what a difference! This is the only product that has helped remove those stains. Highly recommended!” âDavid B. Neely
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three sizes and in multi-packs).
18. A vegan and cruelty-free First Aid Beauty bump eraser scrub with 10% AHA to help you deal with any “chicken skin” flareups. This will exfoliate your skin and leave it feeling smooth and moisturized!
Promising review:Â “Amazing! I am so happy to say this product is a game-changer! I have always been so embarrassed of the extremely red and bumpy skin on my arms above my elbow. I’ve tried tons of products with zero sign of improvement. I always moisturize daily and nothing has ever helped. I have used this product two times and the skin on my arms is almost all the same color and the bumps are gone! I could cry I am so grateful for this product. It doesn’t have any kind of smell, which is perfect cause I can pair it with any moisturizer I like.” âLynn
Get it from Amazon for $20+Â (available in three sizes and a two-pack).
19. A dermatologist-recommended antiperspirant hand cream because its non-greasy and non-irritating formula can help soothe skin and reduce sweat. Buh-bye clammy hands!Promising review: “I used this product on my 10-year-old son. He sweats A LOT on his hands. He would tell me that he was embarrassed at school and he had problems making friends. My son told me he had never shook a hand outside of mine ever before in his life….. it broke me. As a father, I knew I had to fix this. I set an appointment up with his doctor and got nowhere. The doctor said it’s normal and should go away in the coming years. I asked about surgery and they said it would be around $10,000, so I started saving. Couple of weeks went by and I came across this product I asked my son if he was OK with trying it and he desperately said yes. We put it on and his hands are completely dry now. When it worked, he started practicing shaking hands and high-fives with his brother. It’s been two weeks now and it is working. AMAZING.” âHECTOR LORENZO
Get it from Amazon for $19.95+Â (also available in packs of two and three).
20. A silicone scalp massager for tingly sensations during your shower. Reviewers say it even helps ease itchiness.
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Promising review: “I love everything about this product! I have had dry scalp since I was a kid and I remember my grandmother using something similar to scrub my scalp as a kid. This product is much softer yet gets the job done! It feels like a mini massage! My scalp and hair feels so much cleaner now! Itâs easy to hold and clean after each use!” âLeah Heimbach
Get it from Amazon for $8.58+ (available in three colors).
21. A bottle of dandruff shampoo made with ketoconazole to help relieve and control flaking, scaling, and itching caused by dandruff. Clean and clear scalps for all!
Promising review: “If I could give this product more than 5 stars then I would!! My husband has suffered from extreme dandruff/Psoriasis for years to the point that he would pick constantly at his scalp. I would be able to visually see large sores and peeling skin chunks constantly no matter what shampoo/treatment he would use. I found this product by chance and told my husband about it, who was willing to give it a chance (heâd more than given up on finding a solution to his problem at this point). After two shampoos he said that he absolutely noticed a difference and did not feel that he had to scratch his scalp. His sores healed within a week and now he has a clean, itch- and flake-free scalp! This stuff worked absolute wonders for us and I would recommend to anyone with slight dandruff issues to extreme psoriasis conditions!” âTabitha C.
Get it from Amazon for $15.88.
22. A fungal nail renewal formula if you’ve been living with thick, discolored, and brittle nails. This can help improve the look of your nails in as little as two days!
Promising review: âI 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 arenât 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.â âWIAPilotÂ
Get it from Amazon for $17.08.
23. A vegan ingrown hair oil made with skin-softening jojoba seed oil and anti-inflammatory tea tree oil for helping relieve post-shaving redness. It’ll also help improve the look of ingrown hairs, razor burn, and bumps. Bushbalm
Bushbalm is an Ottawa-based small skincare brand creating products for our most sensitive areas.
Promising review: “I’ve bought this product numerous of times and it never fails. I have no more ingrowns and it also helps so much with irritation after shaving!” âPris
Get it from Amazon and Bushbalm for $26.
24. Stainless-steel ingrown hair tweezers sharp and precise enough to help handle stubborn ingrown hairs (and splinters).
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Promising review:Â “This tweezer is MAGIC!!! I have thick Italian/German/Polish hair and this little mighty tweezer GETS IT ALL. I am so happy I found it and will be buying a backup. The price point is amazing for how great this tweezer is. Buy the two-pack it’s worth it.” âLydia Grove
Get it from Amazon for $5.37.
25. A set of silicone Kegel weights because doing pelvic floor exercises can help you better control your bladder and have more pleasurable sex.
Read more about kegel exercises at Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: “Since starting, my bladder control has significantly improved. I am now able to sneeze or cough without peeing myself. Yes, that’s right. I am able to hold my pee longer, which means I can actually make it to the bathroom without dribbling on myself. The best part is that just a few short weeks into the program you will have results you can feel. I think anyone who has ever had kids should try this out. The overall quality of my life has improved. Ditch your panty liners, stop the embarrassing dribbles, no more mad dashes to the rest room because of a weak bladder. Even my sex life has improved; I have control of those pelvic muscles now. Just remember to wash the weights before and after each use with an antibacterial spray, and allow time to air dry before putting them away. I say air dry because if you wipe them dry with a cloth you run the risk of giving yourself a bladder infection or urinary tract infection, and those are no laughing matter. Easy to use, easy to clean, stores away quickly.” âLady Tauber
Get a set of six weights from Amazon for $54.99Â (also available in a two-pack option).
26. Seamless bra liners made from a breathable cotton and bamboo blend that’ll not only help absorb boob sweat but can also help alleviate discomfort from underwires.
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° 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” âNiko
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in women’s sizes MâXXL and in several color combos).Â
27. A stainless-steel tongue scraper for dealing with the funky bacteria that’s been causing bad breath. Stay plaque-free with this gentle tool.
Promising review:Â “I have gone 30 years of my life having the worst breath known to man. I would brush and brush, and within 20 minutes, I’d be back to the same. I never knew how to get rid of it. Then, I came upon this little item on Amazon. I decided to give it a try because I figured I’ve tried everything else. Wow, just, wow…I couldn’t believe how much crap this thing was pulling off my tongue. Seriously, if you have suffered from bad breath, give this a try. You will not regret it.” âMe
Get it from Amazon for $7.66+Â (available in larger pack sizes).
28. A stainless-steel toenail clipper that are similar to the ones podiatrists use to get rid of stubborn, thick nails (as well as ingrown nails) without pain or discomfort.  Here’s why my BuzzFeed Shopping colleague Emma Lord loves this thing: “Hello, my toenails are problem children for two reasons: One is that they’re kinda thick, the other is that I’m a long-distance runner, which doesn’t play nice with toenails. I bought this recently and the difference it made immediately was ENORMOUS. Like I usually dread approaching my big toenails because they are so thick, but these painlessly and seamlessly lobbed the tops right off; I was also able to ~gently correct~ a toenail that was starting to get ingrown and help cut down a dead toenail that needed trimming but would have been painful to approach with a regular clipper.”
Promising review: “We bought this for our teen grandson to use for an ingrown toenail because he was not able to go to a nail salon that he trusted to fix this problem. It worked perfectly. He was so pleased with the result as it took care of his painful problem! Thank you for making a fantastic product. Every household should own one!” âT.S.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
29. A box of extra strength Gas-X chewables formulated with 125mg of simethicone because they can help quickly relieve gas and bloating so you don’t have any mishaps in mixed company.
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Promising review: “Sometimes you eat something that is too rich on an empty stomach and wham â the pain, the bloating, the weird weird noises start. And then if you have this, within minutes it helps relieve the gas, bloating, and discomfort. Taking this is nothing to be ashamed about; it happens to everyone whether they like to admit it or not.” âMusicLover
Get a pack of 72 chewable tablets from Amazon for $12.04.
30. A Squatty Potty if you need a little help ~doing the doo~. You’ll be amazed at how much quicker and easier this part of the day becomes.
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.” âP.W.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99Â (get the acrylic version for $92.05).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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