Hell, even some of the humans here aren't really…people.

I have absolutely no data on gender differences regarding this, but there's definitely data that human beings are really good at convincing themselves that they are exerting self-control, and that their actions are not irrational, even when those things aren't true. And being under pressure doesn't help.

I agree, and I roll my eyes too, at least internally (I'm a guy, so an overt eye roll runs the risk of being misinterpreted).

Agreed. The mistake everyone makes is letting people rule the world.

I theorize it exists for guys who are really into looking at asses.

It's the latest dance craze that's sweeping the nation!

Totally. Or just one of the favorite memes! Watch this:

You can get that with the lady on top too, you know. I mean, she doesn't have to sit straight up (and, apropos of my earlier post, straight up can be painful for certain genitalia). I've got nothing against missionary - just throwing out that you can flip it over without too many changes.

Lordy. Well, put another tic mark on the tally for "people who bought a bed of an unconventional height, with a strong but open headboard, and posts, entirely for sex reasons". My wife and I don't feel so alone any more.

There's nothing at all wrong with liking missionary - it's a fine position that you can do lots of fun things with. It's in my top three, for sure. But for me, there's doggy style, and then there's everything else - that one pretty much bipasses my conscious brain and goes straight to my limbic system. I've come in…

Another professor here. I have a great job, and I love it, and it probably shows to my students. No small number of them come to me saying that they're thinking about getting a Ph.D. and becoming a professor, and they'd like some advice on how to do that. There's maybe one student every five years that I don't…

I'm bad about sometimes sounding hostile online, even when I'm not trying to be. I apologize. I know you weren't trying to blow off your hypothetical progeny. I was honestly asking for help articulating something that I couldn't quite articulate myself, and you did help. Thanks!

It is hard to understand if it's never happened to you (never happened to me). And that's just one of the million reasons why everyone needs to learn that "Just because it never happened to me, doesn't mean that it doesn't happen. All the time."

Brilliant! Case closed!

I upvoted this and would do it again, but just out of curiosity, what do you say next? How does it work? I'm just trying to frame the respectful version of that question and it's not coming out right: "Dad, there's this girl that I like, and I'd like to act in such a way that any potential feelings that she might…

Clearly. But at the same time she also made him "little", which is impressive if also confusing.

When I was a teenager I was really turned on by the thought of having anal sex, and figured that this was something I'd really prioritize when I actually got into a relationship. Then I learned just how much advance preparation and patience it can require, and said: "Fuck it. Doggy style's good enough for me!"

People are definitely still that religious in many places. And some folks who aren't even religious still wait. My wife and I didn't have sex until after we were married, and neither of us are religious. But we'd been raised in pretty religious environments, and it just seemed easier and less stressful for both of…

It doesn't really matter, but some people just really like exploring the causes of fetishes that seem really inexplicable at first *points finger at Los* or which even run completely at odds with their "normal" persona and values *three fingers point back at Tristan_99*

For me, it was Alone in the Dark (yes, I realize the joke potential inherent in that title - go for it, everyone). Why is it always the bad movies that one ends up having great sex during? Oh right - because they're boring and you don't feel like you're missing much.