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History as this woman sees it. The serious, the kitsch, the opinionated. Companion to http://www.kitsch-slapped.com/
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Your Phone Wants You To Have Sex Now

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From damemagazine.com - March 15, 2013 8:44 AM

There’s an app for that? Now your phone tells you when to have sex.

 

[T]he new trend in this technology is tracking something that women have monitored for centuries – the menstrual cycle. Given some basic information, apps like Kindara tell women when to have sex so they can plan or prevent pregnancy.

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Well I almost wish I was still pre-menopause so I could try this out!!
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Why We Need Sex Ed Now « Sex~Kitten.net

Why We Need Sex Ed Now « Sex~Kitten.net | Herstory | Scoop.it
From www.sex-kitten.net - September 20, 2012 1:14 AM

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The Clitoris: The Final Frontier

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From www.care2.com - April 9, 2012 1:48 PM
We didn't know what a clitoris looked like until 2009...
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Should the University of Wisconsin Promote Safer Sex During Spring Break? The Evidence Says Yes, Uneqivocally | RH Reality Check

Should the University of Wisconsin Promote Safer Sex During Spring Break? The Evidence Says Yes, Uneqivocally | RH Reality Check | Herstory | Scoop.it
From www.rhrealitycheck.org - April 5, 2012 5:23 AM

Wisconsin State Representative Stephen Nass (R-Whitewater) has taken issue with the state University's Health Services for its decision to distribute free lip balm, sunscreen, and condoms to students before spring break.

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Bill Maher, Dr. Drew talk sex addiction

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From www.hlntv.com - March 29, 2012 6:28 PM

"HLN’s Dr. Drew and Bill Maher have a lively debate on whether there really is such a thing as sex addiction.”

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Curator comment: in this video clip, which is less than a minute long, Dr. Pinsky makes a succinct distinction  distinction between behavior that is "bad for you" and an addiction.   Well played.

 

Source: HLN, "the national television network that focuses on the “must-see, must-share” stories of the day."  March 27, 2012.

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Easy, reversible, 100 percent effective birth control is for men only

Easy, reversible, 100 percent effective birth control is for men only | Herstory | Scoop.it
From grist.org - March 29, 2012 6:27 PM

By Jess Zimmerman, grist.org

 

But back off, ladies: For once in our lives, this birth control’s just for dudes.

 

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If You’re Forced To Have A Baby, Don’t Throw It Out With The Bathwater (Or, Of Margaret Sanger & Eugenics)

If You’re Forced To Have A Baby, Don’t Throw It Out With The Bathwater (Or, Of Margaret Sanger & Eugenics) | Herstory | Scoop.it
From www.kitsch-slapped.com - March 26, 2012 2:53 PM

Margaret Sanger, founder of Planned Parenthood and advocate for planned parenting & birth control before women even had the right to vote, is often misquoted or quoted out of context. And one thing is generally missing from any conversation about Sanger and her times: The subject of eugenics itself.

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Sexual Health Contraceptives Discreetly Delivered Through Online Store

From www.sbwire.com - March 26, 2012 2:40 PM
Conscious Contraceptives Kicks off College Fundraising Competition to Improve ...SBWire (press release)“SIC is a collaboration of motivated students and alumni from several colleges across the country driven to advance global sexual health.

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Sexual Health Study: Is Oral Sex Associated with Increase in Cancer?

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From vitals.msnbc.msn.com - March 26, 2012 2:31 PM
MyHealthNewsDailyCan oral sex really give you cancer?msnbc.comGet the critical news and views to keep yours healthy, sharp -- and safe.

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An opinionated woman obsessed with objects, entertained by ephemera, intrigued by researching, fascinated by culture & addicted to writing. The wind says my name; doesn't put an @ in front of it, so maybe you don't notice. http://www.kitsch-slapped.com

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A Marketing Mix
Adventures in advertising and marketing - the contemporary, the historical, and the hysterical. http://deanna.dahlsad.com/
Antiques & Vintage Collectibles
Collecting old things; heirlooms and new to you things! Companion to http://www.inherited-values.com/
Colorful Prism Of Racism
Racism past and present. Companion to http://www.kitsch-slapped.com/category/colorful-prism-of-racism/
Consumption Junction
Consumerism meets marketing; who & what manipulates the free market of goods & services. See also: http://www.kitsch-slapped.com/category/ze-big-mouth-promotions-stuff/
Crimes Against Humanity
From lone gunmen on hills to mass movements. Depressing as hell, really.
Cultural History
The roots of culture; history and pre-history.
Dare To Be A Feminist
I do. http://www.kitsch-slapped.com/category/hey-sister-can-you-spare-some-social-change/
For Art's Sake-1
Art, crafts, and the people who make them. To inspire and purchase. Companion to http://www.ululating-undulating-ungulate.com/
Herstory
History as this woman sees it. The serious, the kitsch, the opinionated. Companion to http://www.kitsch-slapped.com/
In The Name Of God
Mainly acts done in the name of religion, but also discussions of atheism, faith, & spirituality.
Kinsanity
Let's just say I have reasons to learn more about mental health, special needs children, psychology, and the like.
Kitsch
Mostly vintage and retro "badness" but you can decide how delicious it is. http://www.kitschy-kitschy-coo.com/blog/
Nerdy Needs
The stuff of nerdy, geeky, dreams.
Readin', 'Ritin', and (Publishing) 'Rithmetic
The meaning behind the math of the bottom line in publishing and the media. For writers, publishers, and bloggers (which are a combination of the two).
Sex Positive
Sexuality as a human right.
Vintage Living Today For A Future Tomorrow
It's as easy to romanticize the past as it is to demonize it; instead, let's learn from it. More than living simply, more than living 'green', thrifty grandmas knew the importance of the 'economics' in Home Economics. The history of home ec, lessons in thrift, practical tips and ideas from the past focused on sustainability for families and out planet. Companion to http://www.thingsyourgrandmotherknew.com/
Visiting The Past
Travel based on grande ideas, locations, and persons of the past.
Walking On Sunshine
Stuff that makes me smile.
You Call It Obsession & Obscure; I Call It Research & Important
Links to (many of) my columns and articles.
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