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Say What? Recession or No, Women Love Their Sex Toys!

"[Y]eah, money's tight. If people are going to spend their dollars, they want to know it's a good product. People are staying home more, so we've directed more marketing efforts toward cheap date nights — for the price of a movie and dinner, buy a vibrator, stay home and have fun."

Would You Talk to Your Mother About Masturbation?

Talking to your mom about sex can be hard enough. Though an open relationship and sex-positive mom can make all the difference, it's an inevitably squeamish topic to broach. And if there's one thing more private than sex, it's masturbation.

Grab Bag: Some Women May Be Allergic to Sperm!

  • Doctors think some women are allergic to sperm. — Glamour
  • These newlyweds have 181 years between them. — Lemondrop
  • Sex diary: sports widow complains of a dry spell.

Healthcare Bill Restricts Coverage For Abortions

If you thought Democrats were pro-choice, you might want to think again. The recently passed healthcare bill coming out of the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives could significantly decrease access to abortion even for Americans on private insurance plans. After a 290-194 vote, the House passed an amendment Saturday that bans the use of federal funds to cover abortion for anyone using the public healthcare plan.

Flashback: 1986 Crystal Light Aerobics Competition

Ah, the '80s. The decade of Crystal Light lemonade, Devo, and national aerobics championships. One of the competitors in the clip below says that if he had to describe their act, he would use one word: HAWT.

GoGirl — Love It or Leave It?

I envy guys for being able to pee anywhere — especially when I'm camping or attending an outdoor festival or something. But what stops me is the whole drip-drying issue, not the lack of a special tool, which is why I find the GoGirl feminine urination device ($7) a tad puzzling. This silicone funnel comes in a cute tube and creates a watertight seal so you can "go anywhere" with no mess or fuss.

Front Page: World Marks 20 Years Since Fall of Berlin Wall

  • As Germany and the rest of the world mark 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, those who experienced the momentous moment are sharing their memories. — BBC News
  • Iran has charged three US citizens with espionage after they crossed into the country from Iraq. — Voice of America
  • Jon Gosselin and Levi Johnston made a joint appearance in Times Square yesterday.

Sex Toy or Roller Coaster? Part Two!

Sex can be a wild ride, and amusement park rides sure sound like sex toys. After making the first sex toy or roller coaster quiz, I had so many more ridiculous names to choose from that I figured I'd test your sex-toy savvy yet again. Do you feel the need for speed?

Ask a Trader: Is He Into Me?

Conventional Wisdom is a different kind of advice column. Your questions will be answered by people from all walks of life rather than by advice experts. This week, a trader helps out a frustrated woman.

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Play Our Brand-New Twilight Photo Faceoff and Win $1,000! New Moon is less than a month away, and we are officially in the midst of Twilight mania! You've played our original who's more famous game and, of course, our incredibly hot which Robert Pattinson photo is sexier version, but dare we say that this one might be the most fun yet.