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Sarina Zoe's avatar

I’ll never look at mushrooms the same way again - sperm scoopers! Well, it does not surprise me how selective our female bodies are, they really don’t settle, oh how we can learn so much from our own nature 💜

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Sarah Ward's avatar

Isn't that the truth! These brilliant bodies, on the lookout for the best partner to procreate with. I read how being on the pill actually mutes women's olfactory senses and ability to select a suitable partner. Our bodies never cease to amaze. 🫶

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Felicia A. Iyamu's avatar

Wonderful x

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Prince the VIIth's avatar

That scooping part dosnt seem right. It's mushroom shape for more penetration (acting like an air pump) by taking out the air from inside the vagina and at the same time excite the vagina walls. Prove me wrong.

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Rebecca Ferguson's avatar

Loved this. Reminded me of some of the stuff in the book ‘Sex at Dawn.’ But the penis head shape/scooping info was new to me, and very interesting. Thanks for sharing these insights.

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Sarah Ward's avatar

Welcome, Rebecca, thanks for chiming in. Yes! Sex at Dawn was one of our required readings when I was becoming a VITA Coach. The body is endlessly fascinating. Glad to have your voice in the mix.

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Rebecca Ferguson's avatar

The body IS endlessly fascinating indeed!

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Danny de Reybekill's avatar

I am reading sex at dawn right now, really appreciated the non monog references, so interesting!

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Rebecca Ferguson's avatar

It puts evolution in a whole new light, doesn’t it!

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Attractive Nuisance's avatar

Sex at Dawn has been thoroughly debunked by scientists across a broad spectrum of disciplines. The authors wrote the book to support their belief in polyamory. Humans split from other primates 2 million years ago. Relying on animal behavior to prescribe what is “natural” for humans is as dangerous as it is futile. Why use body-shaming to buttress unscientific conclusions?

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Danny de Reybekill's avatar

Have a nice day :)

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Love's avatar

I saw an animal special talking about testicle size and male monogamy. Some rodents have semen that cements the lady critter shut in hopes of sealing the genetic deal.

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Sarah Ward's avatar

Animal sexuality is a whole fascinating avenue on its own! Female ducks are often subjected to assault from male ducks so they even have fake vaginal canals to prevent the sperm from making it home. It blows my mind!

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Kristin Gail's avatar

I read that, too. That’s insane.

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🎩 !!!!-THORNE-!!!! 🥀's avatar

i had no idea ducks have fake vaginal canals, that is so interesting!

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Sarah Ward's avatar

Right?! I was in awe and went down a research spiral after that!

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Vince Roman's avatar

Whaaaas!!!

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Sarah Ward's avatar

Mind blown. 🤯

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Rowan Davis's avatar

Why do I feel objectified?

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Sarah Ward's avatar

You're worth more than the sum of your parts.

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Rowan Davis's avatar

Sorry Tommy.

I have no interest in cocktail making, and if I gave you a sub, it would only give you fake data.

Honestly best of luck though.

I'm sure you'll find your people.

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Sarah Ward's avatar

Hi Rowan, I wanted to acknowledge the solicitation comment from Tommy. This behavior goes against the guidelines for our community, and I’ve taken steps to address it.

Thanks for your patience and understanding as I work to keep this space respectful and supportive.

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Rowan Davis's avatar

No problem at all.

It's crazy compared to X that people care so much to keep things cosier.

Thanks Sarah.

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Allysha Lavino's avatar

I love sex ed. I feel like I'm better for having read this.

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Sarah Ward's avatar

Thank you, Allysha! It definitely includes some details that middle school sex ed left out... Better late than never ✨️

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Allysha Lavino's avatar

Done!

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Frank Bard's avatar

This was great, and apropos. I know a number of former partners who would be distressed to learn their vocal output is based in evolutionary history of attracting more sexual partners. :)

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Sarah Ward's avatar

Many thanks, Frank. Appreciate you being here and sharing your thoughts. Evolution and morality are different constructs entirely, and this seems to get under people’s skin. Alas!

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Maryellen Brady 💗📚's avatar

This is fascinating. Bio adaptation, in this context, I've never even heard of this, but WOW!

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Sarah Ward's avatar

HI Maryellen, I'm glad you found it thought-provoking. Similarly, when I discovered these subjects I couldn't wait to share.

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Maryellen Brady 💗📚's avatar

What else is on the horizon? This was amazing.

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Sarah Ward's avatar

I post a new piece every week on Sex and Style, feel free to browse through the archives too to see if you find more resonance here.

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Maryellen Brady 💗📚's avatar

I will, thank you 🙌

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Sarah Ward's avatar

If you feel called, you're welcome to subscribe to get weekly sexy updates in your inbox.

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🌟🌟Taylor Cecelia Brook🌟🌟's avatar

Holy Crap Sarah, I just learned SO MUCH! When I stumbled upon this post, I was expecting humor... not legit learning. But then I got BOTH!!! Thank you for being the person who talks about this shit. In contrast, idk what I will ever do with this knowledge, idk. But I'm hella excited to have it bahahahahaha

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Barun Ray's avatar

Great read Sarah. Appreciate your candour discussing the issue.

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Sarah Ward's avatar

Glad to have you here, Barun. I appreciate your kind words. These are my favorite kinds of topics to discuss.

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Barun Ray's avatar

Done. Now can expect you to reciprocate by being my subscriber?

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Gala's avatar

This was such an interesting read, thank you💕💕

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Sarah Ward's avatar

My pleasure! Thank you for being here, Gala! 💕 💝

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Scott Hamilton's avatar

This is not momentum. It is irrelevant spam. Please go away.

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Rabbi Fora's avatar

This entire article is dope, thank you.

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Sarah Ward's avatar

Thank you Rabbi, I appreciate you.

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Ramakrushna's avatar

Always love to read sex ed.

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Sarah Ward's avatar

Right there with you, Erik. Thanks for being here.

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Paul Lagerman's avatar

Great writing!

“my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard”

gave my wife and I a good LOL.

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Sarah Ward's avatar

Paul, thank you! I'm glad that the milkshake comment gave you a good laugh! A pleasure to have you here.

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Boo Pfeiffer's avatar

Fascinating - this wasn't taught in any of my anthropology classes!

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Sarah Ward's avatar

Thank you Boo! Do you think anthropology classes are ready for this kind of rhetoric? I'm so curious!

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Boo Pfeiffer's avatar

I think it's necessary, honestly

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Boo Pfeiffer's avatar

Sure!

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Empress Iman's avatar

This is a a great read!!!

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Sarah Ward's avatar

Thank you so much, Empress! It's a pleasure to have you here.

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Shia Joy's avatar

This was extraordinarily fascinating

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Sarah Ward's avatar

So glad to have you here, Shia. Thank you for chiming in.

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