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April 2012
The Archives
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04.20.12Penis factsThe penis is a feat of biological engineering and most of us have had to deal with one at some point or other, either your own or someone else’s. Here are some interesting facts about man’s other best friend. 1. Penises need exercise. Having regular erections helps keep a penis in good working order. 2. There is no consistent relationship between the size of a flaccid penis and an erect one. Some are ‘growers’, others are ‘show-ers’, and some are both! A study found that erection increases can vary from as little as a quarter inch to 3.5 inches. 3. For the ...
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04.20.12BOOKS: Sex In Art: Pornography And Pleasure In The History Of ArtIf you are interested in art, art history and erotica, Cassidy Hughes’ Sex In Art is the book for you. This is a detailed overview of erotic art from ancient to contemporary times. Hughes examined both Western and Eastern erotic art covering famous artists as well as chapters on erotic art from Greece, Rome and Egypt as well as China, Japan and India. The book is available at Amazon UK, with prices ranging from £25 upwards.
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04.20.12Better sex in RussiaRussians have happier sex lives. Well, sort of. A recent survey found that 20% of Russians are satisfied with their sex lives. Not a huge amount, but a whooping increase from 1999 when it was found that only 8% of people were happy between the sheets. But it is not all bad news – just 4% claimed to be displeased with sex, while 12% were indifferent to the whole malarkey.
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04.20.12More sex in ChinaChina, generally seen as a sexually conservative nation, is becoming increasingly tolerant towards pre-marital sex. That’s according to a survey that found that more than 70% of Chinese people have had sex before marriage. This is a huge increase – a similar survey conducted in 1994 found that only 40% of the country had sex outside of marriage, while the 1989 figures reported that the number was just 15%. Sexologist Li Yinhe believes the increase reflects changing attitudes towards sex, with more people seeing sex as a source of pleasure instead of merely a means of reproduction.
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04.20.12Egypt to ban pornPornographic websites are to be banned in Egypt following a court ruling that adult material is immoral and that society should be protected from it. A similar ruling was given three years ago, prior to the ousting of Hosni Mubarak, but was not enforced. Human rights activists argue that the proposed ban is a violation of freedom of information, while internet specialists note that it is almost impossible to implement. A similar ruling was overturned by Tunisa’s highest court in March.
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04.19.12Crisis pregnancy, fornication and no action on XOur esteemed leaders have voted to reject legislation which would have permitted abortions to be carried out in Ireland under limited circumstances. During the X Case 20 years ago, the Supreme Court ruled that abortion should be legal when a woman's life is threatened by continuing her pregnancy. 20 years on and our leaders have avoided actually legislating for this. The proposal to legislate for abortion under these limited circumstance was put forward by the Socialist Party TD Clare Daly, but it was roundly rejected by 111 votes to 20. Fine Gael, Labour and Fianna Fáil voted against the draft legislation. ...
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04.18.12Free HIV and STI testing on 9 MayNobody likes thinking they may have a sexually transmitted disease, but if you've ever had sex without a condom, and that's most people, it makes sense to get tested. The Dublin Aids Alliance are offering free HIV and STI Testing at their office 53 Parnell Square West on Wednesday May 9th from 1:45 to 4:00pm. This is a walk in service so no appointment necessary.
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04.06.12This week’s sex tip: Exercise for better sexYou may have seen a story in the news recently claiming that some women orgasm while getting sweaty at the gym. I’m all for getting your pleasures where you can, but frankly I prefer my orgasms when I’m not wearing sweats. Exercise in general is good for your sex life, because being fit is good for maintaining sexual drive and stamina. However, certain kinds of exercise are more beneficial than others when it comes to sex. Kegels make orgasm easier and stronger. Strengthening your middle, lower back, abdomen and pelvis contributes to one’s ability to thrust. Yoga can help stretch ...
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04.06.12Sex outsideThe summer is nearly here, and with warm weather we can enjoy ice-cream, holidays and outdoor sex. Having sex in the great outdoors is all well and good, as long as you are careful and don’t get caught. Em and Lou, the web’s most famous sex experts have ten tips for outdoor sex. Here they are: 1. Keep an eye out for unpleasant plants, such as stinging nettles. 2. Wear a long skirt and no underwear for sex against a tree. 3. Don’t have sex if families with children are anywhere nearby. 4. Bring a blanket if you want to lie down. 5. Don’t remove ...
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04.06.12Norwegian civic pride?You may love your city, but a group of men from Trondheim in Norway have taken civic pride one step further by filming themselves having sex with some of the city’s most famous landmarks. That’s having sex with the landmarks, not on or beside them. As can be imagined, not everyone is delighted. The Norwegian University of Science and Technology was not best pleased with a video of men simulating sex on the steps of the institute’s main building. “It goes without saying that we wouldn’t have given our approval if they had come and asked our permission to make ...