online archive
5:00PM
DEC 12 2007
Sex-obsessed culture
From Sirens, the mass appeal and accessibility of Victoria's Secret, America's largest lingerie brand, has us all wearing the same damned underwear — sue us if we want a little bit of originality down under. A look at why sometimes it pays to dress like a slut. An article on Tila Tequila’s shot at stereotypes: Reality dating show with bi-star is more than just trashy fun. A review of Prude: How the Sex-Obsessed Culture Damages Girls (and America, Too!) by Carol Platt Liebau. Ex-escort Amanda Brooks, author of The Internet Escort’s Handbook, tells sex workers how to be savvy and safe online; the abridged version: Don't use Craig's List. A review of America's War On Sex by Marty Klein. Six reasons to have sex every week: Studies show that regular sex (with all due precautions taken) provides a host of surprising health benefits. Research finds when she's turned on, some of her genes turn off. What makes men unfaithful, and why are men gay?: Excerpts from Desmond Morris' The Naked Man: A Study of the Male Body. What is the best age difference for husband and wife? By marrying a woman 15 years younger, preindustrial Sami men maximized their surviving offspring. An interview with Stephanie Losee and Helaine Olen, co-authors of Office Mate: The Employee Handbook for Finding — and Managing — Romance on the Job.
