Okay, I’m just cracking up here.

I research a lot of things on the internet; that’s part of my job. A part that I absolutely love, actually, because I’m a nosy little critter. I receive a lot of odd-type assignments as a freelance writer, and so I’m usually looking up a variety of stuff that you would not believe.

Today (and I can hear you snickering already) it was hemorrhoids. Come on, a lot of people have them, especially if you’ve borne children, gained or lost weight, or if you’ve had poo problems. Don’t be embarrassed….it happens to a lot of people. That’s not what’s making me gigglesnort.

In my research, I have learned there are other uses for the best hemorrhoid treatments and creams. Wanna know what they are?

1. Applying the cream beneath your eyes can reduce the appearance of bags, or puffiness. Yes. It’s true. The trick is to only leave it on for about twenty minutes, then gently remove. The skin should be less puffy and very soft when you’re done.

2. Reduce the unsightly appearance of blemishes by diminishing the swelling. It doesn’t do anything for the redness, but it does shrink the zit.

3. Reduces the appearance of fine wrinkles or laugh lines (like the ones I’m getting now from gigglesnorting. Heh.)

4. Can be used as a cold sore treatment, but it is advised NOT TO LICK IT! (I’m dying here.)

5. Can also be used to temporarily tighten the skin on the thighs or upper arms.

So, now you know. And I’m left wondering if all those expensive beauty creams can be used in a pinch if you have an attack of hemorrhoids and have no Prep H handy. Tit for tat, right?