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Nuclear Unicorn

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3. I can see a lot of arguments over this one

Sat Jan 11, 2014, 12:02 PM

Jan 2014

* Is it a new date-rape drug of sorts?

* Aren't women entitled to feel "whole" as the lady in the article states?

* If it's denied for women but similar drugs are available for men does that mean:

A) some latent Puritanism says women aren't entitled to have sexual desires?

B) some outdated homage to machismo says men have to perform like trained monkeys (which is true as far as my husband is concerned )?

Yep, plenty of knock-down, drag-out fights to be had over this one.

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Where's the sex drive drug for women? [View all] Bennyboy Jan 2014 OP

Marijuana? B Calm Jan 2014 #1

That's a good suggestion. In_The_Wind Jan 2014 #42

that was my first thought... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #62

Coming to a state not near you! MrMickeysMom Jan 2014 #227

Just use tylenol, that should get rid of the headache. Duh. The Straight Story Jan 2014 #2

A disgusting and sexist joke intaglio Jan 2014 #18

Get a grip. tabasco Jan 2014 #64

Malfunctioning? intaglio Jan 2014 #67

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As said, you do not have a future in comedy intaglio Jan 2014 #117

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Temper, temper; and thanks intaglio Jan 2014 #126

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I've seen funnier jokes in Christmas Crackers intaglio Jan 2014 #132

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Here ya go maddezmom Jan 2014 #138

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LOL maddezmom Jan 2014 #150

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who lights who? tomm2thumbs Jan 2014 #210

I think the tradition should be added to the Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2014 #223

British thing FloridaJudy Jan 2014 #238

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So you are OK with sexist jokes intaglio Jan 2014 #68

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Answer - are you ok with jokes that belittle those who are not in your favoured group intaglio Jan 2014 #70

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You did not ask, you assumed they were 6-0 but I gave them 3-3 intaglio Jan 2014 #103

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No, you have not in any way said if you regard jokes about races or the disabled intaglio Jan 2014 #115

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You have admitted to laughing at other races the disabled and women intaglio Jan 2014 #140

No, see, if i was going to say those things i would actually SAY them. Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #141

You have said that you find the following acceptable intaglio Jan 2014 #154

If you say so! Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #162

Are you reading this thread through a bad translator or something? nt. polly7 Jan 2014 #163

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Very entertaining for sure! neverforget Jan 2014 #168

Maybe I need to read it from the start. polly7 Jan 2014 #169

Hey have you had occasion to see Dark Star Orchestra? Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2014 #182

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Yeah. Been reading up on them. There was a bit of a kerfuffle over .... Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2014 #191

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Most definitely. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2014 #194

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You tell us -- Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2014 #124

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"the coloured guy"???? wow Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2014 #139

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You could have called him Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2014 #153

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Your posts have to be the most bizarre things I've seen here in a LONG time Number23 Jan 2014 #197

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You live in the USA intaglio Jan 2014 #146

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Ironically the poster's initial point is proven by the hides Scootaloo Jan 2014 #229

no it doesn't. RainDog Jan 2014 #231

Assume as you like Scootaloo Jan 2014 #233

If you make a claim, back it up RainDog Jan 2014 #234

What does the number of posts matter? pintobean Jan 2014 #245

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And, how interesting RainDog Jan 2014 #237

Colored guy? one_voice Jan 2014 #151

See my response above intaglio Jan 2014 #155

Which one? one_voice Jan 2014 #161

Coloured is more generally used in the UK intaglio Jan 2014 #167

Not quite correct. dipsydoodle Jan 2014 #236

Archie Bunker, is that you? nt Bonobo Jan 2014 #157

No, a Brit intaglio Jan 2014 #158

Really? one_voice Jan 2014 #165

Yup, really, check my response #167 intaglio Jan 2014 #170

These were the results MNBrewer Jan 2014 #128

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Relax! LukeFL Jan 2014 #190

"coloured people" Number23 Jan 2014 #196

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.... woolldog Jan 2014 #232

You just don't know when to quit, do you? NuclearDem Jan 2014 #24

No, not when I see outright prejudice and double standards intaglio Jan 2014 #72

Race and disability are traits that cannot be controlled. Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2014 #77

So you are fine with jokes that make fun of and belittle women intaglio Jan 2014 #79

How can it belittle women as a whole if it makes fun of an individual's behavior in particular? Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2014 #83

But you are claiming that women (a class of individuals) feign headaches intaglio Jan 2014 #85

Is it equally sexist to assume Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2014 #87

I am holding up the assumption about women as wrong and I am the one at fault intaglio Jan 2014 #100

Actually, The Straight Story never mentioned women. You made that assumption on your own. Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2014 #106

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Whoa, hold on, I was replying to him, not you. NuclearDem Jan 2014 #109

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Some men do hear that headache excuse often. Squinch Jan 2014 #35

Yeah, because for some men, a simple 'I'm not in the mood' isn't enough. redqueen Jan 2014 #44

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Evidence? Or are you just going with the majority opinion? intaglio Jan 2014 #74

I'm sorry, speak up sonny Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #89

you seem to think you are humourous intaglio Jan 2014 #104

Yes. Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #107

By that you admit to being a prejudiced man intaglio Jan 2014 #110

I do? Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #112

I think you are unintentionally humorous Major Nikon Jan 2014 #193

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Is that an on-going issue for you? Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2014 #78

Why, have many women told you that they have a headache? intaglio Jan 2014 #80

I kissed a girl once (and like Katy Perry, I liked it) but Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2014 #84

And if the fool who is pestering them follows and, you know, persists intaglio Jan 2014 #86

"And if the fool who is pestering them follows" Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2014 #90

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Yes, but it makes me miss Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2014 #94

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No, I was quite clear that the comedians were acquiescing intaglio Jan 2014 #99

You sound like those white supremacists who run around calling people "race traitor" Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2014 #102

Who am I saying is traitorous? intaglio Jan 2014 #108

Best. Subthread. Ever. Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #111

No man has ever laughed at me for feigning a headache. Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2014 #114

Did I say they did - but you admit that you have had to feign a headache intaglio Jan 2014 #116

What the hell are you talking about? Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2014 #118

*** Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #121

You admitted to feigning a headache intaglio Jan 2014 #122

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Unfortunately your "comedy" fails every time intaglio Jan 2014 #134

On the DU we call that "Saturday" Fumesucker Jan 2014 #135

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I think I need some tylenol after this subthread myself The Straight Story Jan 2014 #176

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Add "Don't tell jokes" to "Don't open doors". Life must be getting boring for some folks The Straight Story Jan 2014 #179

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I get what you are saying and concur on that The Straight Story Jan 2014 #184

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Looks like someone has earned themselves a lengthy and well deserved timeout. stevenleser Jan 2014 #214

That was truly just a WTF moment. Sissyk Jan 2014 #215

That joke was nowhere near justification for that persons attitude and as a result stevenleser Jan 2014 #216

No man has ever aughed at me for feigning a headache because I have never feigned a headache. Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2014 #131

Bingo! polly7 Jan 2014 #159

And we see that again and again from some folks here. stevenleser Jan 2014 #219

Last night as I was lying in my husband's arms I had an epiphany -- Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2014 #221

yes RainDog Jan 2014 #230

brava! RainDog Jan 2014 #204

The thread could have ended with your excellent response with questions you pose that... stevenleser Jan 2014 #218

Thank-you, to you and the others. n/t Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2014 #222

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Screw that. Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2014 #93

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How do you know it is an excuse? intaglio Jan 2014 #73

Yes. That was my point. Squinch Jan 2014 #185

The wife and I have found that sex helps get rid of the headache neverforget Jan 2014 #175

I can see a lot of arguments over this one Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2014 #3

Do ya think? (NT) Bennyboy Jan 2014 #6

Yes. Yes I do think Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2014 #8

Yup! In_The_Wind Jan 2014 #45

I'm gonna come from the comedic angle myself... Bennyboy Jan 2014 #12

I want to know what idiot chose the name of the drug... MADem Jan 2014 #29

I was gonna say chocolate indie9197 Jan 2014 #205

Yes, it might be perceived as being for the benefit of men treestar Jan 2014 #15

That's a relatively new idea. Up till two hundred years ago, the party line among men was that Squinch Jan 2014 #30

Oh, yes, I remember that now treestar Jan 2014 #46

We would all turn into ravening cannibal zombies of sex. Which, let's face it, is just unattractive. Squinch Jan 2014 #48

Rule 34 Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #60

I generally believe in better living through chemistry alarimer Jan 2014 #63

The best sex drive drug for straight women is generally a good man who is sensitive, Zorra Jan 2014 #4

That or a "Flat Stomach" FreakinDJ Jan 2014 #13

What? Squinch Jan 2014 #31

Women picking sex partners on superficial physical characteristics and lust? Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #59

Anecdotal studies of "bed death" notwithstanding Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #58

Funny, Sen. Walter Sobchak Jan 2014 #160

Testosterone in small doses. Manifestor_of_Light Jan 2014 #5

Women also dislike the side effects Warpy Jan 2014 #36

It depends... KansDem Jan 2014 #71

More like lumps of vegan "cheese" that doesn't melt properly Warpy Jan 2014 #75

Natural transdermal testosterone womanofthehills Jan 2014 #183

Compounding pharmacies can make some effective stuff. Manifestor_of_Light Jan 2014 #200

This thread has so much promise. flvegan Jan 2014 #7

I've found popcorn often kills a thread... Jesus Malverde Jan 2014 #11

No shit Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #53

Thanks Benny, women with low sexual desires are Jesus Malverde Jan 2014 #9

Bob Weir knows.... Bennyboy Jan 2014 #10

Some men like to tell themselves that. Squinch Jan 2014 #34

Bob never got any ladies Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #56

Sounds like Boehringer Ingelheim is trying to find a new market for a failed drug. TexasProgresive Jan 2014 #14

Anxiety and insomnia... a la izquierda Jan 2014 #211

It's Viagra treestar Jan 2014 #16

kindness...works everytime riverwalker Jan 2014 #17

Any sex drive drug should be good for either gender ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2014 #19

Interesting observation..nt Jesus Malverde Jan 2014 #21

"This is the same thing to me" indicates that you are missing something. Squinch Jan 2014 #32

Viagra/Cialis/Levitra don't increase or decrease sex drive OmahaBlueDog Jan 2014 #20

Increasing libido is an off-label use for Wellbutrin Nevernose Jan 2014 #22

Not sure low sex drive is a "problem" that needs to be fixed. MadrasT Jan 2014 #23

Exactly. Why do we feel the need to ensure everyone is Live and Learn Jan 2014 #43

Probably a lot Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #54

Exactly. Jamastiene Jan 2014 #242

"expending their energy on sexual acts when they could be using it for much better humanitarian acts Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2014 #76

It was half in jest. nt Live and Learn Jan 2014 #189

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It is if you want it to be something else. alarimer Jan 2014 #65

In my experience, the best cure for it BainsBane Jan 2014 #82

+1. historylovr Jan 2014 #224

It would be good to have help for those who want it, but not to force it on those who don't uppityperson Jan 2014 #25

The Internets makes it too easy to call this FUD. Rex Jan 2014 #26

Lurve. polichick Jan 2014 #27

Must.. resist... urge... Demo_Chris Jan 2014 #28

heh Jesus Malverde Jan 2014 #33

you want I should kick your ass, Demo_Chris? Skittles Jan 2014 #203

LOL RainDog Jan 2014 #207

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The Guild of Asexual Women is in the northern states? uppityperson Jan 2014 #38

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Illinois is full? awww, no need to be sorry. uppityperson Jan 2014 #41

The library Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #50

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Are boner pills really about sex drive or do they address function problems TheKentuckian Jan 2014 #47

Good to see that someone finally mentioned that they're not the same thing. WillowTree Jan 2014 #174

i remember when viagara came on the market. DesertFlower Jan 2014 #49

I'm right here! JoePhilly Jan 2014 #51

booze? FatBuddy Jan 2014 #52

It's not an 8 ball of coke and cool surfer van? Bennyboy Jan 2014 #57

*** Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #61

There is an FDA approved drug that increases female desire AngryAmish Jan 2014 #81

Pinot Grigio JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #97

"Pinot Grigio" Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2014 #98

Your welcome! JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #113

Who's he? Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #125

Having an erection shedevil69taz Jan 2014 #143

True dat Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #149

Alcohol doesn't work anymore? madville Jan 2014 #147

Right here, baby! MannyGoldstein Jan 2014 #152

It works on men, too Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #178

Hello ladies;) grahamhgreen Jan 2014 #180

THAT'S What I Wanna Know, Dammit !!! WillyT Jan 2014 #188

Seriously guys, if you want your female partners to have more sex with you BainsBane Jan 2014 #198

Like debate? n/t indie9197 Jan 2014 #206

ROFL! Jamastiene Jan 2014 #243

+1 Jamaal510 Jan 2014 #208

"...brush up on your oral skills." Yeah guys! Who wants to have sex with old stinky breath. retread Jan 2014 #225

I would think the first sex drive drug would have been for women instead of men. Jamastiene Jan 2014 #209

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"It's not that I don't want sex, I just don't want to have sex with you" OKNancy Jan 2014 #213

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Women don't need it. Nature made them natural sex machines. randome Jan 2014 #220

Might I suggest a hot romance novel? mainer Jan 2014 #226

Sure as hell not at GNC! MrMickeysMom Jan 2014 #228

OMG! Thanks, everybody, and especially Intaglio. This thread was hilarious! Comrade Grumpy Jan 2014 #240

+1 Completely agree. Another instant classic. Waiting For Everyman Jan 2014 #241

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