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fromwww.esquire.com
3 days ago

I Pee Sitting Down. No, That Doesn't Make Me Less Manly.

According to a YouGov survey, 40% of German men always pee sitting down, while only 10% of American men do, revealing cultural differences.
Women
Parenting
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | I'm a polyamorous parent - I'm a better mom now that my kids know the truth about my unrestrictive lifestyle

Polyamorous parenting provides children with additional love and resources but may also introduce societal challenges.
The practice of consensual non-monogamy is increasingly recognized among families in the U.S. and Canada.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

"Nocturnal Creatures," by Said Sayrafiezadeh

"During the bedbug scare, I earned a premium for same-day service, gaining respect from panicked clients. Now, I’m the Grim Reaper with a cartoon rat on my truck."
Pets
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

A moment that changed me: I was 16, gay and bullied for it. Then my father wrote to the Guardian

Growing up gay in the 90s was marked by fear and societal stigma, but the author found support within their family.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The basis of eugenics': Elon Musk and the menacing return of the R-word

The resurgence of the R-word highlights the troubling normalization of slurs in political discourse, impacting attitudes towards those with intellectual disabilities.
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