Indeed. Not to mention the fact that the invocation of “a different time” or a “person of their time” typically leaves off the “...and white(ness)” piece. Do they think Black people of that time really needed convincing of their own humanity and worth? Or that there aren’t plenty of White people of this time who don’t…

We went to the Wonder Spot when I was a kid. I felt off-balance for the rest of the day and then spent the rest of the night throwing up.
I also spend a lot of time covering my eyes during movies—and TV!—and hate riding in elevators, because the sensation of motion persists long afterward. I wonder why some people are…

I am not a doctor, but maybe look into Saccharomyces boulardii and/or ask your gastroenterologist about it? Here's an overview, summarizing research on S boulardii for various GI issues. The reason I mention it is that, as a yeast, it's different from most probiotics out there. Personally, it's the only one (I've…

If you enjoy the intersection of medical history and OH MY GOD NO, the always entertaining folks behind the podcast Sawbones did an entire episode on contraception. Come for cringing at crocodile dung, stay for Mr. Reich's Sexbox.

This is a thing of beauty. Every hamster has his day!

Magic Knights Rayearth was one of my first anime series and, along with Sailor Moon, a big reason why I got interesting in drawing and web design (because when you're a kid, the whole world needs to see your fanart, and you can't join a webring without a clumsy website). And now I get paid to do both those things.

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I think we are in agreement? I have yet to see any evidence of harm from consuming GMOs, which is why I think the blAnket labels are useless (and have The potential to feed paranoia-baSed maRketing). It'S within the realm of possibility for some modification to introduce an allergen (though I am unaware of tHis yet…

I'm not opposed to labeling (and I'm opposed to many of the business practices used by the biggest players in agriculture) but simply saying a product includes "GMO" or "no/non GMO" isn't very useful. For the labels to actually provide consumers with meaningful information that could (maybe possibly) be relevant to…

I was wondering if I could get some clarification or additional info on the first-round wheat elimination. Is it about gluten, fructans, both, or something else? Should one also nix barley, rye, oats, or other grains? Thank you.

Anyone who has even a little experience with figurative work knows "the male form" is made up of curves and undulations as much as "the female form" is. Figurative art begins with observation and study, not incomplete, simplistic abstractions. Your pronouncement relies on preconceived ideas about what is feminine and…

Male superhero physiques show power, strength, and athleticism. Female superhero physiques show fuckability. I can't remember the last time I used my breasts to fight/commit villainy, throw a wicked punch, or dash across rooftops. Maybe they aren't big enough? Is it the boob-to-waist ratio that does it? I'll report…

Substituting one extraordinarily limited standard of attractiveness for a slightly different standard is not an improvement. These pieces retain the exceptionally narrow waists and add larger breasts. They are no more representative of female anatomy, supportive of a powerful or athletic image (as stylized male…

I think with sex, asking and communicating is always the best policy. The problem with good manners is that everyone is going to assume it entails something different (if pressed, however, I suppose we could defer to Emily Post); I'm not sure there can be a consensus on jizz etiquette, though that could be a great…

This is a great step forward. I hope this results in substantive improvement in access and affordability (I'm a bit worried, since I know a lot of mental health professionals don't take insurance...)

Well, yes, it ideally enables people to seek treatment so they don't have to feel overwhelmed and out of control of their own bodies/brains and desperately ashamed that the worries and fears they may know to be irrational stop them from working, socializing, and having meaningful pursuits.

The idea(s) behind "pretty is a skill" are much more nuanced than "anyone can be pretty if they put in time and effort".

This is semi-tangential, but I wanted to address the point you raised about men speaking for women (or any group for another, where there's a power differential):

For myself (a feminist woman), it's awesome to see this considered; it's something I need to negotiate as a person with various privileges myself. I think…

Firstly I want to say I respect that you've stuck it out in this discussion, continuing to read and reply to comments rather than jetting. In my experience, it can be tougher to engage with a subject when you're party to the discussion, rather than considering each comment from the sidelines.

I would eat shit by the handful, let me tell you. It sounds like we have a similar problem (that super-touchy gastrocolic reflex, for one, and pain).
I, too, tried several probiotics (B infantis, L acidophilus, and VSL3, which is a combination of both those plus 6 other strains) with no success. The only thing that's…

Being a person of no great means myself, I was able to get the full, 3-dose course for $48. I'm in the US, so this may be different elsewhere, but there's a program called the Merck Vaccine Patient Assistance Program. If you're 19 y-o or older, uninsured, and make below a certain income level, you might qualify. I…