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20 May 2009
10 things you didn't know about orgasm: Mary Roach on TED.com
Bonk author Mary Roach delves into obscure scientific research, some of it centuries old, to make 10 surprising claims about sexual climax, ranging from the bizarre to the hilarious. (This talk is aimed at adults. Viewer discretion advised … beware the pig video!). (Recorded at TED2009, February 2009, in Long Beach, California. Duration: 16:43.)
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Alejandro Gomez-Pasco
Aug 5 2009I SURELY AGREE IT IS FUNNY… ACTUALLY, THOUGH COMPLEX, SEXUALITY CAN AND HAS TO BE APPROACHED FROM A FUNNY, YET PROFESSIONAL STAND, JUST AS THE SPEAKER DID IN ORDER FOR US TO BREAK TABOOS.
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Jason Superpowers
Mar 29 2010Mary Roach is a gem. What a charming delivery along with some fascinating facts. Mouthwash is not a substitute for brushing your teeth, people!
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