Another day, another waste of scientific research money. Seriously, they needed a team to figure this out? Couldn't we put those minds on something more useful, like clean energy or cancer research?
Science proves women like men with bigger penises
'Penis size does affect attractiveness'
The human male possesses the Italian designer faucet of penises.
They’re pretty big, the biggest of any primate’s relative to body size.
And they’re showy, too, right out there, front and center on our
upright bodies (i.e., they don’t retract), as if they were meant to be
seen as part of the décor. Why?
A study released today in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) offers an explanation: Women are attracted to penises, and the bigger the better.“Penis size does affect attractiveness,” lead author Brian Mautz, a University of Ottawa post-doctoral researcher said in an NBCNews.com interview.
Past research has seemed to indicate that women, as a group, are drawn to larger male members. But those results have been disputed as sexist, or scientifically flawed, or both.
So Mautz and his team, working at the Australian National University, designed an experiment in hopes of settling the controversy. They created 49 unique, computer-generated, nude, life-sized male figures. Each figure varied in three traits: height, shoulder-hip ratio and flaccid penis size.
The researchers then displayed all the figures to 105 Australian women with an average age of 26. The women, who were not told which traits varied, were asked to rate the attractiveness of the figures as sexual partners on a scale of 1-7. The women were alone in the room and their responses were anonymous.
“As you increase penis size, the amount of attractiveness scores gets bigger” in a linear fashion, he explained, until 7.6 centimeters, or 3 inches. After three inches, attractiveness still increased, but in smaller increments.
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Of course, there's really only one clip that could follow such a story:
1.5. And speaking of things that are completely unnecessary...
This article comes to mind.
2. My Kind Of Study
Important note: all of his research was done at a Phish show...
A few see music all around them (literally)
From time to time Dr. Oliver Sacks is haunted by musical symbols: notes, clefs, staffs and bar lines all fly by his eyes uninvited and in rapid succession. The celebrated neuroscientist can “see” the imaginary scores despite, or perhaps because of, his partial blindness.As it turns out, Sacks is not alone. People from around the world have been writing him letters describing the music-oriented hallucinations that come unexpectedly and unbidden. He’s described their experiences in a new report published in the journal Brain.
“When they happen you’re startled,” says Sacks, a professor of neurology at New York University and author of the 2012 bestseller, “Hallucinations.”
“It’s different from imagination. When you imagine something, it’s yours because you have imagined it. But when this happens to you, you’re startled. You wonder, ‘Who ordered this up? Where did it come from?’”
More often than not, people who are visited by these hallucinations of musical notation have problems with their eyesight like Sacks, but the visions can come to people suffering from Parkinson’s disease or even just a fever, he says. While they often come to people who are musically oriented, they can also appear to those who can’t read a note.
3. Where Are They Now?
Bret Michaels edition!
The depressing answer... Malden! Hi Howaya
Bret Michaels at Rain on Thursday. (Jason Nolan Photography)
4. For the Ladies
Attention females, if you are wondering why your boyfriend always seems to chuckle at random times and you can't really figure out why.. well here's you answer. (true story)
Six Words That Mean Something VERY Different to Porn Stars
When you say ‘ATM’ to a porn star, she doesn’t think of a cash dispenser. Aurora Snow explains the industry’s down-low lingo. And what’s this about piña colada mix?
Next
time you stop by the set of a porno film, you might be pleasantly
surprised to hear that we’re discussing very innocent things—girls,
baked goods, maybe something about an ATM.
But like every other industry, porn has its own secret lingo, and we’ve been known to put a filthy spin on some very normal words. Back in the day, lay people weren’t in the loop, but lately they’ve been catching on. (I don’t mean actors who lay people, I mean civilians.) Still, some of the definitions below may still surprise you, or maybe gross you out.
Warning: not for the faint of heart.
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I dont want to spoil it all for you but here are the words.. you can click through the find out what they mean...
"Girl, Facial, DP, Creampie, ATM, Money Shot"
Though seriously, if you have to think hard about a few of those, you need some help...
But like every other industry, porn has its own secret lingo, and we’ve been known to put a filthy spin on some very normal words. Back in the day, lay people weren’t in the loop, but lately they’ve been catching on. (I don’t mean actors who lay people, I mean civilians.) Still, some of the definitions below may still surprise you, or maybe gross you out.
Warning: not for the faint of heart.
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I dont want to spoil it all for you but here are the words.. you can click through the find out what they mean...
"Girl, Facial, DP, Creampie, ATM, Money Shot"
Though seriously, if you have to think hard about a few of those, you need some help...
Costumed 'Cookie Monster' arrested after shoving 2-year-old
Apparently some guys who dress up in monster costumes take their jobs literally. But being monstrous is a terrible idea when you're suited up in a Cookie Monster getup, trying to wrangle tips from tourists who want pictures of their little ones posed with a beloved TV character.The latest incident between a costumed character and an unsuspecting pedestrian has ended in the arrest of the man inside a Cookie Monster costume. (And it's worth noting that these folks are acting on their own, not working for or condoned by "Sesame Street" or any of the other owners of the character names and concepts.)
The incident occurred on Sunday when, according to the New York Daily News, Bollywood actress Parmita Kurada went to Times Square -- home to many such costumed critters -- with her husband and two children. Her 2-year-old, Samay, had his photo taken with the title character from "Puss in Boots."
Then other characters wanted in on the action and, Kurada said, "The next thing I know, Cookie Monster had already picked up my son and was like, 'Come on, take a picture.'" She asked her husband Sagar to get some money from an ATM for a tip, but Kurada says she began to be harassed for immediate payment.
"(The costumed man) was right next to me saying, 'Come on, come on! Give me the money!'" she said. "I was getting scared. I thought he was going to attack me or he was going to hit me."
"Cookie Monster" -- actually 33-year-old Osvaldo Quiroz-Lopez -- then reportedly pushed Samay.
According to court papers, he told Kurada, "You are a b----, your son is a b------ and your stuff is trash."
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I think that's the normal ATM usage there.. Either way, I'm liking this "your stuff is trash!"insult.. I may start adding that to my repertoire. Boston drivers, beware!
6. Greatest Gang War On Earth
Is nothing sacred in this world? I hear it all started when Dumbo scuffed up some dude's sneakers.. He then returned with his posse to get some justice.
Circus elephant injured in drive-by shooting
An elephant with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey Circus (not pictured) was injured in a drive-by shooting.
Circus spokeswoman Melinda Hartline says the elephant was not seriously hurt Tuesday. She says no other animals were harmed.
7. The Voice of Western Mass
Somehow, I bet he is a real doctor. I mean, it is Springfield after all...
Dr. Westchesterson is back, this time rapping for the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitor's Bureau
A screen image from "(I'm from) Western Mass" by Doc Westchesterson (Agawam native Marc Scortino)
The good doctor, known for this old-school hip hop odes to the region "413" and "(I'm from) Western Mass." has partnered with the the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau (on a new video release focusing on dining and nightlife in the Pioneer Valley.
In this one, Dr. Westchesterson brings his brown-and-orange outfits to the Student Prince Café & The Fort Dining Room;, The Federal, Uno Chicago Grill, Adolfo’s Ristorante, the White Hut, Mama Iguana’s and many more local locations.
8. Worst Call Ever
Is that Donaghey behind the plate? Check out the pitcher's reaction, makes it even better...
((follow link for video, about 25 sec in))
That was never more evident than during the Rays-Rangers game Monday night, when Rangers' closer Joe Nathan wrapped up his 300th career save with a strikeout of Ben Zobrist looking.
With the Rangers clinging to a 5-4 lead and a runner on first base, Zobrist worked a full count before home plate umpire Marty Foster rung him up looking on a called third strike.
The called strike was nowhere near the zone, as low and outside would be putting it mildly, but see for yourself (via ESPN).
9. If I Were A Professional Cyclist
I would look a lot like this guy
10. Tweet of the Day / Friendly Reminder
It's Free Ice Cream Cone Day at Ben and Jerry's. Fuck you, North Korea.
@RobHuebel
The Eleven. Hey Deadheads!
You're welcome!
12. You Be The Judge
Is this a real letter? Is it just someone having a little fun at Dear Abiola's expense? Either way.. it's one fascinating read.
Intimacy Intervention: My Husband Uses Racial Slurs During Sex
Passionate Living Coach Abiola Abrams gives love, dating and self-esteem advice on the CW's Bill Cunningham Show and all over the web through her hit web series AbiolaTV.
Now she wants to help you keep things spicy and fresh between the
sheets. Are you in need of an intimacy intervention? Just ask Abiola!
Dear Abiola,
My man keeps calling me a “nigger bitch” during sex and I hate it.
I have been married for a year and I am at my wit’s end. My investment banker husband is from a White old money family. I am a first generation Black-American woman whose family is from the island of Jamaica. We met at a reunion for the ivy league school we both attended, and he proposed in six months.
We have the picture perfect fantasy life. He wines and dines me and we travel and shop the globe. Unlike all of the Black men I dated in the past, my husband is generous, loyal, committed and considerate. He courted me and I never have to pay for anything. He said I could quit my job and I did. He makes me feel like a woman.
I am a little embarrassed to share our problem. The first time he let the n-word drop was during sex on our honeymoon. When I reacted negatively, he explained that a Black woman he dated in the past enjoyed being called racial slurs. Another time he joked that he had purchased my freedom. He also speculated about whether his family could have owned mine because I have “good hair.” Then he made jokes about my pubic hair. He called it my “negro bush” and referred to himself as a “nigger lover.” He says I am being overly sensitive because he loves me to death and should get a “Black pass” for marrying me.
I told him that I don’t appreciate these comments and he says that my friends and family probably use the n-word all the time. He also asked why Black people can use the word and he cannot. I don’t use the word or believe in the nigga/nigger differentiation. Neither does my family. I am too embarrassed to tell anyone about this because I know they might say: “That’s what she gets for marrying a White man.”
Every time we try having sex again, the slurs fly. Our sex life is pretty much over right now because I pretend to be asleep every time my sexy, handsome man wants to be with me. I feel completely turned off. I love my husband deeply so please don’t tell me to leave him because that’s not what I want to do.
My husband was my first interracial relationship. Please tell me racial slurs aren’t normal between interracial couples? I would like to figure this out before we have kids but I can’t afford to leave him and still maintain my lifestyle.
How can I regain my sexual attraction for my husband?
Signed,Black and Proud
Dear Abiola,
My man keeps calling me a “nigger bitch” during sex and I hate it.
I have been married for a year and I am at my wit’s end. My investment banker husband is from a White old money family. I am a first generation Black-American woman whose family is from the island of Jamaica. We met at a reunion for the ivy league school we both attended, and he proposed in six months.
We have the picture perfect fantasy life. He wines and dines me and we travel and shop the globe. Unlike all of the Black men I dated in the past, my husband is generous, loyal, committed and considerate. He courted me and I never have to pay for anything. He said I could quit my job and I did. He makes me feel like a woman.
I am a little embarrassed to share our problem. The first time he let the n-word drop was during sex on our honeymoon. When I reacted negatively, he explained that a Black woman he dated in the past enjoyed being called racial slurs. Another time he joked that he had purchased my freedom. He also speculated about whether his family could have owned mine because I have “good hair.” Then he made jokes about my pubic hair. He called it my “negro bush” and referred to himself as a “nigger lover.” He says I am being overly sensitive because he loves me to death and should get a “Black pass” for marrying me.
I told him that I don’t appreciate these comments and he says that my friends and family probably use the n-word all the time. He also asked why Black people can use the word and he cannot. I don’t use the word or believe in the nigga/nigger differentiation. Neither does my family. I am too embarrassed to tell anyone about this because I know they might say: “That’s what she gets for marrying a White man.”
Every time we try having sex again, the slurs fly. Our sex life is pretty much over right now because I pretend to be asleep every time my sexy, handsome man wants to be with me. I feel completely turned off. I love my husband deeply so please don’t tell me to leave him because that’s not what I want to do.
My husband was my first interracial relationship. Please tell me racial slurs aren’t normal between interracial couples? I would like to figure this out before we have kids but I can’t afford to leave him and still maintain my lifestyle.
How can I regain my sexual attraction for my husband?
Signed,Black and Proud
Follow the link to see her expert advice... here's a sneak peak))
"If traveling the globe playing “Real Housewife of the Big House” while
he drops n-bombs is not your idea of fun then you need to ask yourself
some serious questions.
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