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Cat Killer "Likely To Graduate To Adult Crimes" β’ Obama Tacitly Supports Transgender Rights
β’ Newsweek has a morbidly fascinating article on accused cat killer Tyler Weinman in which a clinical social worker who does not treat Weinman discusses the possibility that violence against animals may signal future violent behavior against people. β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by The Hand-Walking Queer (texascrude): I would gander that Newsweek is right. In criminology, it's often been noted that killing animals is a stepping stone, if... 18 Responses | Other threads
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Many Women Marry After 30 β’ Aussie Men Love Living With Mum
Despite the rumor that you're more likely to be struck by lightning than get married after 30, 86 percent of women are married by 40. You're least likely to be married by 35 if you're a woman of color. β’ More »
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By MeganComment by Penny: The marriage thing is something that bothers me a LOT more than it should. I never really cared about... 30 Responses | Other threads
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Researchers Release "Attractiveness Rating" Report β’ Miss Georgia Refuses Crown, Returns To School
β’ Researchers from Queens College report that, when rating attractiveness in the opposite sex, men are more likely to go for the same type of women (labeled "thin" and "seductive"), while women are attracted to a range of features. β’Β More »
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By Intern KatyComment by rocknrollunicorn: Hey, those researchers were obviously listening to a conversation my sister and I had on Saturday. And, um, you too,... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Cat Killer May Have Had Assistance β’ Posh Spice Shirt Sends Man To Jail
Florida authorities are trying to determine whether Tyler Weinman, the teen accused of killing 19 cats, had accomplices. β’ More »
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By Anna N.Comment by stuff.mcgee: What is a "Young Racing Queen"? I'm picturing a naked girl on a horse, and its making me chafe.... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Neda's Family Driven From Home β’ Woman Pleads Guilty To Drunk Breastfeeding
Neighbors say that Iranian authorities forced Neda Agha Soltan's family out of their home, refused to return her body to them, and buried her without letting them know. β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by Penny: My friend said that she once had a glass of red wine and then breastfed her daughter, who seemed to... 16 Responses | Other threads
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Nixon: Interracial Pregnancy Grounds For Abortion β’ Tattooed Teen Admits To Telling Tall Tales
β’ Richard Nixon apparently thought interracial pregnancy was grounds for abortion. On a newly released tape, he reportedly says, "There are times when an abortion is necessary. I know that. When you have a black and a white." β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by CFinWV: I always figured hospital admin were a bunch of bloodsuckers, but refusing to remove your crucifix is a bit on... 8 Responses | Other threads
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Sarkozy Slags Burqas β’ Bork Wants To Bork Sotomayor
French President Nicolas Sarkozy declared — in the first speech to Parliament given by a President since Napoleon — that the burqa is "a sign of the subjugation, of the submission of women." β’ More »
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By MeganComment by graciousplum: Could a Muslim jez please explain how the burqa is not a sign of submission and inferiority? I have trouble... 75 Responses | Other threads
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France May Ban The Burqa β’ Couple With Swine Flu Weds
A French government spokesman has said that France will consider banning the burqa, "if it were determined that wearing the burka is a submissive act, and that it is contrary to republican principles." β’ More »
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By Anna N.Comment by sara-without-an-h: French person here. No religious signs are allowed in public schools. You can go to a private school (usually around... 26 Responses | Other threads
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Prop H8 PR Firm Goes To Maine β’ Rabbit-Hoarder Hoards Again
Opponents of gay marriage in Maine have hired the PR firm behind California's Proposition 8 to help them repeal gay marriage in their state. More »
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By Anna N.Comment by kithkin: Also: I am a grown-ass woman, and there is no way I could conceive of calling anyone daddy. Not even... 8 Responses | Other threads
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Pedophile Rapist Gets 1 Year In Prison β’ Platonic Baboon Pals Perplex Scientists
β’ Lawmakers are calling for the removal of Judge Thomas Bartheld for sentencing a man accused of raping a four-year-old girl to one year in prison. Prosecutors said they took the deal because the victim is an unreliable witness. β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by lilbobbytables is a la-di-da feminist: Lawmakers are calling for the removal of Judge Thomas Bartheld for sentencing a man accused of raping a four-year-old girl... 16 Responses | Other threads
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STDs Rampant Among California's Porn Stars β’ Cats Not As Smart As We Thought, Study Says
β’ At least 22 cases of HIV have been reported among California porn stars since 2004, which has fueled fears about a possible STD epidemic. "Sexually transmitted diseases are rampant," says the county's director of public health. β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by argle-bargle? or fou-ferraw?: what do tall people act like? i'm curious because i'm 5'2" (or 5'3" depending on who's doing the measuring, apparently)... 20 Responses | Other threads
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Indian Sex Workers Learn Martial Arts For Self Defense β’ High Schooler Diagnoses Her Own Disease
β’ A group of sex workers in India have decided to take their safety into their own hands and learn karate to protect themselves. "I am fully confident now that I can escape," said one martial arts student. β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by karmasutra: "High school student Jessica Terry had been sick for eight years with vomiting and diarrhea, but doctors could not seem... 14 Responses | Other threads
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Mothers Buying Breast Milk On The Black Market β’Β Ex Hooker Marries Heavy Metal Musician
β’ Increasing numbers of Australian mothers desperate for the protection provided by the antibodies in human milk, but frustrated by the bureaucracy of milk banks, have been turning to the breast milk black market for help. β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by I_b_hatin: Giving my infant a stranger's breast milk bought on the black market? I think not, nut uh, no fucking way. 3 Responses | Other threads
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Baby Hedgehogs Rescued β’ Man Assaults Unconscious Girlfriend; Posts Video Online
β’ After being abandoned by their mother, these two baby hedgehogs were taken in by an animal shelter in the UK. The adorable infants weigh 16 grams each and have to be fed every half hour. β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by Miss Scarlett is made of sugar and spice and everything nice: On the topic of the Vassalboro topless donut shop. I don't agree that the place was burned but the guy... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Katie Prepares Princeton Grads For Harsh Reality β’ Laura Ling, Euna Lee To Go On Trial Thursday
β’ Katie Couric to Princeton's female grads: "There is no more challenging, rewarding or important job than being a mom. I just want to say this — sometimes dreams of domestic bliss are interrupted by reality. People get divorced. People die. You need to protect yourself." How inspiring. β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by greengrey (raidersofthelostSTAR): I have to disagree with Katie. I can think of tons of things more challenging/rewarding than motherhood. Speaking to college... 43 Responses | Other threads
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Capulet Balcony Cleared For Modern Weddings β’ Iranian Candidate Voices Support For Women's Rights
β’ The city of Verona has opened up the balcony where Juliet once pined for Romeo to modern lovers as a venue for weddings. Of course, the iconic setting comes at a steep price. β’Β More »
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By Intern KatyComment by vamusical: Heyyyy let's get married where Romeo and Juliet fell in love and we'll end up JUST LIKE THEM! ...wait. 7 Responses | Other threads
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Swiss Farmers Create Beefcake Calendar β’ Drew Peterson Phones In Jokes From Jail
β’ In attempts to improve German-Swiss relations, the Swiss Farmers' Union has created a calendar of half-naked farmer hunks. "We want to show Switzerland in its best light, the countryside and a bit of its culture," says photographer Tina Steinnauer. β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by Elmo: how the hell do you call a radio station in prison? 6 Responses | Other threads
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Shakespeare Hits Sing Sing β’ Menopausal Women Exhibit Difficulties Learning?
β’ This month, inmates at Sing Sing performed Shakespeare's "Macbeth" as part of the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program, with convicted killer Dario Pena as the violent king. "The character just jumped out at me," he said. "I could identify. I saw a lot of myself in the character." β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by badmutha: Why do they think pre-menopausal women have memory issues? Wait, where am I? Who are all of you? 7 Responses | Other threads
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Clinton Focuses On Women's Rights In Graduation Speech β’ Child "Breastfeeding" Her Doll Causes Parents To Panic
β’ Hilary Clinton to the Barnard graduating class: "Women's progress is more than a matter of morality. It is a political, economic, social and security imperative...If you want to know how stable, healthy, and democratic a country is, look at its women, look at its girls." β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by nessalicious: INVISIBLE CHLAMYDIA? WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT? I think I am going to cry tears of hypochondriac fear. 12 Responses | Other threads
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Drew Peterson Pleads Not Guilty β’ Pretty People Get Paid More
β’ Drew Peterson's rash and callous statements about his dead wives may lead to a guilty conviction in the murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio. (Today, Peterson pled not guilty in court.) β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by Penny: Wow on that couple having sex. Has anyone been caught doing the nasty in a car? My BF... 22 Responses | Other threads
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Roxana Saberi Released From Iran β’ Transgender Woman's Marriage To Man Nullified
β’ American journalist Roxana Saberi arrived in Austria today and reunited with her parents after being released from prison in Iran. Her jail term was reduced to a two-year suspended sentence. β’ More »
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By MargaretComment by wtfox?!: Alas, alas for the passing of the all-male college! I have my very small violin out now, and am taking requests. 10 Responses | Other threads
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Woman Kayaks Down 82-Foot Waterfall β’ Drew Peterson May Make Bail
β’ Christie Glissmeyer has set a new record for tallest waterfall kayaked. On Sunday, she beat the record of 78-feet by kayaking over the 82-foot Metlako Falls. β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by RainyKate: Ugh.. that teacher. I mean, kicking... in the face? The behavior of teachers has such a huge impact on the... 25 Responses | Other threads
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Russia Denies Gays Equal Rights β’ German Man Beheads Hitler
β’ A lesbian couple in Russia have been officially denied the right to marry. The fight for same-sex marriage is relatively new to the country, and has been met with intense opposition. β’Β More »
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By Intern KatyComment by JerseyGrrrl: Scientists have found that smoking may enhance the activity of a gene that aids in breaking down body fat. Brought to... 11 Responses | Other threads
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Blah Blah Smart Women Better At Sex β’ Man Finds Parasitic Twin In Bellybutton
β’ Here's the latest in no shit studies: women with higher "emotional intelligence" have better sex than those who cannot express their feelings. Also: nice picture Daily Mail! β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by Snowbunny: I found a, like, tooth in my upper arm (seriously, I thought it was a zit so I picked at... 45 Responses | Other threads
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Trapped Cat Begs For LOL Treatment β’ Orobator To Serve Sentence In UK
β’ Pictured at left is Casper, a very flexible cat that somehow managed to get himself wedged in a spare tire. Firemen spent an hour cutting Casper free, and he survived the incident unscathed. β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by Diziet_Sma: The UK is very tolerant of other races, compared to some other places (hello, France!). BUT, the Muslim dentist? THIS... 37 Responses | Other threads
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Nefertiti May Be A Fake β’ Copulating Corpses Cause Controversy
β’ Swiss art historian Henri Stierlin claims that the famous bust of Nefertiti housed in a Berlin museum is actually a fake, created in 1912 as a copy on which archeologists could test pigments. β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by The HappyHydrozoan is learning to deal: Man, if the bust of Nefertiti really is fake, that's an iconic part of my childhood that's gone. I was... 20 Responses | Other threads
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Roxana Saberi's Case To Be Reviewed β’ Maine & D.C. Take Steps Toward Legalizing Gay Marraige
β’ An An Iranian appeals court will review journalist Roxana Saberi's conviction next week. The announcement came after Saberi's family agreed not to hire several prominent lawyers, including Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi. β’ More »
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By MargaretComment by Mrs.Raoul LeBlanc: So part of me wonders if that oregon bar fight was like the scene in the blues brothers where they... 8 Responses | Other threads
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Roxana Saberi Briefly Hospitalized β’ Big Newborn Almost Kills British Mom
β’ Roxana Saberi, the American journalist being held on charges of espionage in Iran, was hospitalized. Her ill health is the result of a hunger fast, which she intensified by refusing to drink water. β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by Evie Havok: "A 17-year-old girl who dialed 911 when her father had a seizure was berated by the cop who answered the... 14 Responses | Other threads
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Michelle Obama: Role Model For Women Across The World β’ Penis Severed In Rape Revenge
β’ Michelle Obama is inspiring women the world over. "She shows women that it's OK to have dark skin and to not have a son. She's quite real to us," said Heather Ferreira of Mumbai. More »
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By MargaretComment by baraqiel: Unfortunately, I'm sure Israel isn't the only country in which that could happen (did anyone ever hear John Ashcroft say... 15 Responses | Other threads
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A Wedding Gown For The Birds β’ New Moms Using HIV Drug To Stop Lactating
β’ If you're getting married and have a spare $1.5 million, why not walk down this aisle in this wedding dress made with peacock tail feathers? β’ More »
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By MargaretComment by schweppes: Are we outraged at the HIV-drug use because it's an HIV drug? Or being done for vain reasons? ... 23 Responses | Other threads
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Yoga Granny Strikes A Pose β’ Michelle: Bo Is Doggone "Crazy"
β’ This amazing (and stylish) Australian "supergran" is 83 years old and is still working as a yoga instructor. She teaches up to 11 classes a week. β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by lippybug: Juice has tons of calories, perhaps only thin people feel comfortable enough to drink it? 21 Responses | Other threads
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Activists Crushed In Cube For Women's Rights β’Β Mothers Arrested For Trying To Birth Baby Hitlers
β’ Last Sunday an art installation featuring 20 female performers inside a Plexiglas cube was set up outside St. Mark's Church. The piece is designed to raise awareness about women's issues in North Korea. β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by JerseyGrrrl: Anyone else just not get that prom ad? I can't decide if it's homophobic, misogynistic, both or just stupid. I'm... 18 Responses | Other threads
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White House Gets Puppy-Proofed β’ Another Boy Commits Suicide After Homophobic Bullying
β’ The Obamas are facing the tough job of puppy-proofing the White House for new dog Bo. Also in presidential-pet news, artist Bob Staake's book, The First Pup, has yet to find a publisher. β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by baraqiel: The interesting thing about women in the sciences is that we're really far from uniformly distributed. In my observations,... 10 Responses | Other threads
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Woody's War With Gloria β’ Katie Price: Feminist Icon?
β’ Woody Harrelson and Gloria Steinem are apparently in a bit of a fight. Witnesses report slightly different stories, but the two recently met at a restaurant and something went down. β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by Diziet_Sma: I call bullshit on the alcohol/age study. I was out at a bar on Saturday night and got chatted up... 6 Responses | Other threads
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S. Korea Creates "Safe" Spaces For Female Drivers β’Β Real Life Judge Judy Charged With Rudeness
β’ South Korea has started painting off certain, extra-roomy parking spaces with pink flowers to denote that they're for unskilled drivers only... i.e. women. β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by lalaland13: In that spirit, I propose that some U.S. states (like my home state of Texas) create big parking spaces marked... 38 Responses | Other threads
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Sexist Beer Ad Gets The Boot β’ "To Kill a Mockingbird" Named Most Inspirational Book
β’ The advertising overlords have ruled that this ad for Courage beer suggesting that a man needs a drink to gather the "Dutch courage" to tell a woman her ass looks fat, is unacceptable. β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by Hazel: Who the fuck tapes a puppy inside a fridge? 14 Responses | Other threads
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Is Popeye's Ad Racist? β’Β Banned Books Week Founder Passes Away
β’ Do you think this ad, featuring a black woman shilling fried chicken for Popeye's, is racist? Mediabistro sure does, although Jossip begs to differ. Click through for video. β’Β More »
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By Intern KatyComment by mellowpsittacus: Its hard to tell from the youtube video... the quality is awful. I think it seems like popeyes is more trying... 25 Responses | Other threads
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Writer Tries On Marilyn's Wardrobe β’Β Vegetarian Cat Prefers Organic
β’ A writer for the Times recently tried on Marilyn Monroe's old clothes and found that she was no where near a size 16. Despite her "out-of-this-world" measurements (36-23-35) Marilyn was probably a UK8. β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by stoprobbers: NO WAY was Marilyn a UK size 8. You can tell from photographs of her. A UK size 8 equate... 76 Responses | Other threads
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Japanese Students Form "Miscarriage Club" β’Β Virginia Madsen Supports Ski-Jumping
β’ A group of junior high students in Japan formed a "Miscarriage Club" to harass their pregnant teacher, who they accused of playing favorites. β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by Sister Toldja: It was a group of boys in the Miscarriage Club, no girls. The whole thing is so disturbing! 13 Responses | Other threads
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Lady Chimps Have Sex For Meat β’Β A Surprising Number Of 12 Year-Olds Are Having All Kinds Of Sex
β’ Scientists have found that male chimpanzees exchange meat for sex with lady chimps. Does this mean it really is the oldest profession? β’ More »
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By Intern KatyComment by mfnher: So, I've just decided to go off the pill to see what life is like without hormones. IF I like... 16 Responses | Other threads
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