Ex Sex: The Ultimate Recycling...

My latest (and mercifully uncontroversial) post from Bed, Bitch and Beyond blog at Bitch Magazine, in which I ponder–and overshare about–the pleasures and perils of having post-breakup sex with your ex.

Newsflash: Withdrawal Method More Effect...

I know, right? Shocked the hell out of me, too. Today’s New York Times Health section ran a startling article about a new study that measured how effective the withdrawal method was at preventing pregnancy. It was sent to me by friend and frequent commenter Elibard, who knows entirely too much...

A Car is Not a Penis*...

Oh no! It's coming to emasculate our dudes! via daviddb @ flickr Oh, Lord. Just read this passage about the Chrysler/Fiat merger: The consequences of Fiat’s victory for the male American psyche could be devastating. Even though Chrysler will probably continue to make big cars for macho American...

Too Much of a Good Thing…...

DO NOT WANT. Via bb_matt @ Flickr. Gentle readers, I’ve been meaning to bring this up for some time now, but wanted to find the right way to say it.  I know there are those of you who will disagree with me, and that’s fine. But I’m going to get it off my chest nonetheless. I prefer smaller penises. ...

Speak Softly and Carry a Big Dick...

If this isn't macho, I don't know what is! via myra bluebird @ flickr Where would international relations be without the wisdom of Kathleen Parker? I feel very grateful that she took the time yesterday to share her insights into just why President Obama’s diplomacy is viewed as being unmanly....

Adventures in Darwinism: Sperm Competiti...

Via Stacy Lynn Baum @ Flickr. In last week’s “Savage Love” column, Dan Savage urged readers to Google “sperm competition” for some enlightenment on sex and the male psyche.  Now I don’t always agree with Dan’s advice, but when he challenges me to Google something,...

Language Matters...

I really love this comic from Principia Comica. (click on image to enlarge) Why do people use the word “rape” to describe annoyances or hardships that don’t come close to being like rape? I bet much of the appeal, for such people, is the shock value of using a word for sexual assault...

What Do You Mean by “Necessary?...

Via WisDoc @ Flickr.Last month, a Parenting magazine survey (covered by the New York Times and Jezebel, to name a couple) reported the following about the 1,000 mothers who responded: 46% of moms who took the survey “get irate with their husbands” at least once a week. 31% say they get...

On “Hard” Politics...

Via Ken Roberts @ Flickr A couple of weeks ago, when I was feeling Very Important, I got into a little fight with some men on the Internet about Viagra.  Specifically, the Viagra being given to Afghan warlords to keep them on our side by providing enough erectional staying power to “please” all...