Most liquid medicines don’t look real tasty, probably for one very good reason — they aren’t! So, when I saw how the bottle of Robitussin was presented on its website, I asked the manufacturers if they intentionally made it look less medicinal than it really is… Dear Robitussinites: I’ve got no complaints about Robitussin for [...]

Have you ever laughed so hard you peed your pants? I seem to have that affect on a friend. After the fourth or fifth time, I wrote GlaxoSmithKline to see if their drug VESIcare would help her stay in control during her wetting day… Dear Overactive Bladder Controllers: I’ve seen those Avodart commercials for people [...]

Getting water clogged in your ear is annoying! That’s why I wrote McKeon Products who manufacture Mack’s Earplugs and ear drying aids… Dear Ear Uncloggers: Sometimes my ears get clogged after a shower. All I know is the water found a way in, but no matter how hard I try to shake it out nothing [...]

A few things need to be drilled into the heads of dentists. The American Dental Association seemed like a good place to start… Dear Toothsayers, No one knows more about dentistry than the American Dental Association and that’s why I seek your advice. Can you put out a small tri-fold brochure containing mandatory rules of [...]

I found a product called Tough Titties Nipple Rub. It’s for “nursing mums.” So I sent a letter, got a response and posted “The Nipple Effect.” The owner of the company — LeastLikely2Breed — unexpectedly discovered the post. I learned that after she left a comment. Beyond the responses, I never get any insight into [...]

Airborne, a best-selling supplement that “helps support your immune system,” has taken heat over the years regarding its connection to the cold. Past advertising claims have led to legal claims. Ironically, there is one fact they advertise that is true and I just don’t get it. So, I sent this inquiry requesting an explanation… Dear [...]

A product for “nursing mums” caught my attention. It’s called Tough Titties Nipple Rub. That got me wondering: If Tough Titties helps women with sore nipples, could it also be effective for men that share the same problem? I reached out to the company, LeastLikely2Breed, to find out… Dear Nipple Rubbers: I came across your [...]

Something needs to be done about chronic coughing. It’s getting harder to go anywhere without encountering someone who’s hacking or kuhcking. I pleaded with Cadbury, makers of Halls Cough Drops, to ramp up their cough containment efforts at cinemas in particular. Here’s why… Dear Cough Stoppers, I’m suffering from Coughaphobia — the fear of people [...]

The female anatomy is complicated enough, but here’s a hot flash: it’s even crazier to understand during menstrual periods. Midol Menstrual Complete took that confusion to a whole new level for me, so I reached out to Bayer HealthCare for answers… Dear Makers of Midol: As a man, there’s only so much I understand about [...]

If you — or anyone you know — has itchy or inflamed hemorrhoids, you know they’re a pain in the ass. Ohio State University Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery states, “Everyone has hemorrhoids, but not everyone is bothered by them.” I wanted to be ready in case one ever bothers me, so I consulted Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, makers [...]