Most major pharmacies and grocery stores have self-checkout kiosks now. You can scan, bag, and go without ever making eye contact with another human.
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Next time you’re in that aisle, take a deep breath, grab the box, and remember: Most major pharmacies and grocery stores have self-checkout
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If the physical store is the problem, skip it. Subscription services and online retailers ship in discreet, plain cardboard boxes. No one—not even your mail carrier—will know what’s inside.
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