Man tried to hire prostitute for his son, 14

Stories like this make me think we need to require licenses for parenthood.  "LONDON (Reuters) – A man who tried to hire a prostitute to take his 14-year-old son's virginity as a present was spared jail by a court on Friday. The Polish national took the boy out in...

The Sex Party: Yet another reason to live in Vancouver

The elections in Canada are so much more interesting than they are down here.  In an upcoming election The Sex Party has a platform.   So, here it is.  Seems sensible to me. "The Sex Party, the...

Christina Aguilera to star in 'Burlesque'

She's come a long way since her days at Disneyland. "Christina Aguilera has crammed a lot of living into her 28 short years on this planet. From a childhood appearing on "Star Search" and "The Mickey Mouse Club,"...

What they're wearing this year in Munich

If you're off to Oktoberfest you're likely to run into a Dirndl or two."A Dirndl is a type of traditional dress worn in southern Germany and Austria, based on the historical costume of Alpine peasants. Dresses...

Miss France keeps title despite photos

"PARIS - Miss France 2008 will keep her crown, despite racy photos that appeared recently in a gossip magazine, but will not compete in the Miss World or Miss Universe pageants. Valerie Begue, 22, will not be...

Alycia Lane punches cop

It just keeps getting worse for Alycia Lane..."New York police say an Emmy Award-winning news anchor has been arrested for punching an officer. Police say 35-year-old Alycia Lane hit a female officer in the...

Topless swimmers make waves in Sweden

In Sweden sexuality as the new political weapon of choice"STOCKHOLM, Sweden - A group of Swedish women is making waves by taking their tops off at public swimming pools in a protest against what they call gender-biased rules on swim wear. About 40 women have joined the...

Vegas Turns Spotlight on Pole-Dancing Competition

I hesitate before selecting the `culture` category..."LAS VEGAS — Clear evidence that pole dancing has made its way out of smoke-filled strip clubs and into the heart of America's playland: "Pole-A-Palooza"...

‘A Swarm of Angels’ crowdsourcing film production

Hollywood gets all crowdsy..."Can open source methodology be applied to film production? Yes, says UK filmmaker and author, Matt Hanson, whose own project, 'A Swarm of Angels', is attempting to "crowdsource" the...

Behind the Scenes in Amsterdam's Red Light District

Ladies and Gentlemen, you now have an opportunity to look behind the curtain..."AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Amsterdam's sex workers came to work early on Saturday to offer a free look at the city's famed red-light...

VALENTINE PASSIONS SOAR FOR TOP MODEL AND RUSSELL

"Celebrities on both sides of the Atlantic were gearing up for a passionate Valentine's Day on Tuesday. Brazilian bombshell Alessandra Ambrosio led the way in New York where she shared lingerie shopping tips at the Victoria's Secret store. The stunning model, who sent pulses...

Hooters: Korea or Bust!

"SEOUL: US restaurant chain Hooters will make its debut in conservative South Korea next month but its trademark sexy waitresses will dress in a less revealing way, the company said. The country’s first Hooters...

All kinds of reasons to go out on New Year's

"Top-notch local country act Ruby Dee & the Snakehandlers and a burlesque revue are on the bill at waterfront spot Highway 99 ($10)."

Fashion from panty hating Britney Spears: nude dress video as proof of wearin...

"Once panty hating, 25 years old pop star and the hottest Malibu mom Britney Spears was seen (and filmed!) parading out in a nude dress, which was absolutely see-through. In an eccentric attempt to draw public attention Britney is now apparently trying to prove that she now...

BoingBoing: Google "disappears" sex blogs?

"A number of bloggers who cover topics related to human sexuality say they've suddenly disappeared (or at least been deeply demoted) in Google search results. Popular "indie" blogs that deal with nonfiction sex ed...
 

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