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It's no secret that women have it harder than men. But they don't mind. It allows them to complain more. Still, they'd probably like it if the world took some burden off of their dainty backs and handed it to the men in their lives.
That's just what some scientists in China are trying by developing male birth control. A study in which men were injected with testosterone undecanoate in tea-seed oil was recently completed and the results were promising: only a 1.1 percent failure rate, equal to the female pill.
Sounds great for women, right? But would getting shot up full of pregnancy-fighting hormones be cool with you?
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Monday 04 May
By Jon
I was all for this when I first heard about it, because if you're using His and Hers Pills, the chances of failure would be astronomical. But then I heard that the male pill stops ejaculation, and that changed the deal for me. I didn't realize I was so attached to the messy part... am I the only one who is inexplicably repelled by that aspect of the male pill?
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Monday 04 May
By badmacktuck
i would be totally okay with getting a shot, or taking a daily pill. but, it's not because i want equality in the bedroom - not even close.
i just don't trust anyone (especially not a random hook up) with something that important. i know i can remember to reliably take a pill every day, but that adorable party girl i nailed the other day...? not likely that she's never forgotten.
regardless, i'm still going to wear a condom. i want certain sti's less than i want a kid.
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Tuesday 05 May
By Feminist Valkyrie
Apparently it doesn't take much, but I'm seething with rage over this article.If you have any grain of respect for women, then you'll understand why this article PISSED ME THE FUCK OFF.
"It's no secret that women have it harder than men. But they don't mind. It allows them to complain more. Still, they'd probably like it if the world took some burden off of their dainty backs and handed it to the men in their lives."
So let's examine this bit by bit, shall we? "It's no secret that women have it harder than men." Ok, not too much wrong with this sentence. It's true in some aspects, although in others it isn't. I believe that men and women both meet struggles within their gender roles in society. It's the next sentence that I have an issue with, "But they don't mind. It allows them to complain more."
EXCUSE ME? How the fuck do you know, Mr. Adam K. Raymond, if women do or do not mind "having it harder than men?" Most women probably DO mind. I sure as hell do. Do you think I enjoy being marginalized because I do not happen to have an obnoxious appendage dangling from the intersection of my thighs? Do you think that I like being thought of as the "weaker vessel?" Do you think that somehow I don't mind the fact that some men think that they have no involvement in the creation of a child, accidental or not, since they bear no physical effects of the union? BECAUSE I FUCKING MIND ALL THOSE THINGS!
Also, "allows them to complain more,"??? I just....the misogyny of this statement is stupefying. I can't even express my disgust. Then the whole "dainty back" part just seals the deal. I officially hate this article and the man who wrote it. I will automatically think poorly of any man who reads it and finds it funny without understanding why it might be offensive to a woman.
Let me try this article in a way that might offend a man as much as I have just been offended:
"It's no secret that women have it harder than men. Most men today are useless when it comes to pleasing a woman. They even have a website called Asylum that offers sex tips, but clearly something is not quite working here. Most men don't even know that their prized penis causes no pleasure. But they don't mind. It allows them to brag more. Still, they'd probably like it if the women took some burden on of their backs and at least faked it for the men in their lives."
Anyone who cares to offer dissenting opinions (you sexist pigs) are welcome to it. Be forewarned you will be mercilessly bombarded by the angry lash that is my tongue as it stings you with hurtful, intelligent, witty, and altogether superior word play.
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Tuesday 05 May
By omgArdillas
Apparently it doesn't take much, but I'm seething with rage over this article that I read through a link on AIM. It's an article about male birth control pills, which is actually an interesting idea. Which is why I clicked the link. I'll share the first few sentences, and you'll understand (if you have any grain of respect for women) why this article PISSED ME THE FUCK OFF.
"It's no secret that women have it harder than men. But they don't mind. It allows them to complain more. Still, they'd probably like it if the world took some burden off of their dainty backs and handed it to the men in their lives."
Alright, let's look at this objectively. This article was posted on Asylum, for All of Mankind, which is a....hold on a second, all of MANKIND?! Ok, fuck being objective. Mankind (although I detest that mankind is the term) means all humans. ALL. AS IN WOMEN TOO YOU FUCKING MORONS!!! I'd even look it up in my dictionary to prove that, but I'm too irritated to expend the effort.
So, lets return to the quote, shall we. "It's no secret that women have it harder than men." Ok, not too much wrong with this sentence. It's true in some aspects, although in others it isn't. I believe that men and women both meet struggles within their gender roles in society. It's the next sentence that I have an issue with, "But they don't mind. It allows them to complain more."
EXCUSE ME? How the fuck do you know, Mr. Adam K. Raymond, if women do or do not mind "having it harder than men?" Most women probably DO mind. I sure as hell do. Do you think I enjoy being marginalized because I do not happen to have an obnoxious appendage dangling from the intersection of my thighs? Do you think that I like being thought of as the "weaker vessel?" Do you think that somehow I don't mind the fact that some men think that they have no involvement in the creation of a child, accidental or not, since they bear no physical effects of the union? BECAUSE I FUCKING MIND ALL THOSE THINGS!
Also, "allows them to complain more,"??? I just....the misogyny of this statement is stupefying. I can't even express my disgust. Then the whole "dainty back" part just seals the deal. I officially hate this article and the man who wrote it. I will automatically think poorly of any man who reads it and finds it funny without understanding why it might be offensive to a woman.
Let me try this article in a way that might offend a man as much as I have just been offended:
"It's no secret that women have it harder than men. Most men today are useless when it comes to pleasing a woman. They even have a website called Asylum that offers sex tips, but clearly something is not quite working here. Most men don't even know that their prized penis causes no pleasure. But they don't mind. It allows them to brag more. Still, they'd probably like it if the women took some burden on of their backs and at least faked it for the men in their lives."
And I'm fairly sure that was not as effective as I would have liked. Humph.
Thus ends my rant. The full article is available here. There is no option to leave a comment sadly, or I would have left this there. If anyone has anything to say in favor of my rant, I welcome it. Anyone who cares to offer dissenting opinions (you sexist pigs) are welcome to it. Be forewarned you will be mercilessly bombarded by the angry lash that is my tongue as it stings you with hurtful, intelligent, witty, and altogether superior word play.
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Tuesday 05 May
By Tyler
"I officially hate this article and the man who wrote it."
Is there any man you don't hate? Your immediate dismissal of anyone who has a dissenting opinion as a sexist pig has me wondering that. (Can a woman be a sexist pig? I only ever hear it said of a man.) That succeeded in offending me much more than your attempt at rewriting the article. I accept that many men don't know how to please a woman, because women are a lot harder to please than men. I personally think women should not fake it; if a woman fakes it well enough with a man who's trying to please her but failing, he thinks he's doing a good job and keeps on with his useless tactics. Try actually communicating with your partner instead of letting him think he's doing a good job and then complaining about it later.
Anyway, with regards to the article, I would not use the male birth control as it is being developed. If they managed to get it into pill form I'd be all over that, but I'd much rather just use a condom than get a monthly injection.
Tuesday 05 May
By Doup
Um - wow. It was a bit of humor. Get over yourself and take it for what it is - you are on a mens humor site and sometimes men can be pigs. Let me rephrase, men will generally be pigs when women aren't around. Get over yourself. Seriously.
"Do you think I enjoy being marginalized because I do not happen to have an obnoxious appendage dangling from the intersection of my thighs?"
Chances are that you (in particular) tend to be condescending and apparently addicted to control. And in a relationship where you haven't been pleased in a while.
"Anyone who cares to offer dissenting opinions (you sexist pigs) are welcome to it. Be forewarned you will be mercilessly bombarded by the angry lash that is my tongue as it stings you with hurtful, intelligent, witty, and altogether superior word play."
Enjoy being condescending and using your painfully stinging use of the English language. Quite honestly - with all of the "Your Mom" jokes that I've heard, I have a very thick skin. Best of luck Ms. Friendly - we shall all be waiting to laugh at your retorts.
Tuesday 05 May
By John
"Be forewarned you will be mercilessly bombarded by the angry lash that is my tongue as it stings you with hurtful, intelligent, witty, and altogether superior word play."
For one thing, you just sound like an arrogant whinger. And for another thing, you can't tongue-lash someone by typing.
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Tuesday 05 May
By omgArdillas
Whoops, my little rant was supposed to go on my blog, not here. You are right. This is a humor website, and it is not the forum to post such an ill-humored post. I meant to express slight irritation at the article in a comment, but I guess I pasted my blog post instead. (It's finals week. I haven't slept in days.) So with that in mind, I'm sorry that you all saw my uncensored blog rant, because that was meant for my readers, not you guys.
Secondly, yes. Women can be sexist pigs and men can be feminists. Also, the sexist pig thing was a joke that my readers would have understood because I usually say things like that while welcoming dissenting opinions. I'm actually really glad you guys responded to my post. It was really inflammatory and you guys offered cool-headed and intelligent replies. Thank you. And I am sorry if the off-color sexist pig joke offended you.
Also, my horrible attempt to re-write the article (as I said...finals week...no sleep)is just laughable. Fine for blog, bad for actual debate. Once again, my bad for posting the wrong thing here.
(and since I haven't backpedaled enough in the past few seconds...) The part about the "tongue-lashing" and whatever was totally meant for my blog. I would never say something that pretentious on a forum (on purpose).
So yeah, basically my bad for posting the wrong response here (I actually just checked my blog and the original comment was there. Apparently I got confused).
Good points guys, and sorry if I offended you.
My original comment was this:
Wow, this article uses some pretty unsavory terms in reference to women. I know that this is a humor site, but does the language in this article bother anyone else? (Epic posting fail).
Tuesday 05 May
By Apeboy
Wow, her response was twice as long as the feckin article. I guess some people have too much time on their hands!
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Tuesday 05 May
By Big Bear
i'm a little new to internet posting, but based off of her rant and apology I learned the following. It is ok to be sexist and violently prejudiced against entire groups as long as you don't post it publicly where they can provide a counter arguement. Only post to people who already agree with you so there can be no opposing views and you will feel validated. Got It. This internet posting thing is going to be fun
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Tuesday 05 May
By Aaron
Isnt that exactly what us guys r doing here? I mean shit yeah she kinda went a little crazybitch there but shes intitled to her opinion. i mean we post stuff that we all generally agree with here. Plus she said it wasn't the right forum and stuff or whatever. She probably embarrassed. Sounds like she screwed up and let her be.
Tuesday 05 May
By omgArdillas
I'll take the flames since I dished them out. And since I made a mistake, I deserve them. However, I will say a few words in my defense.
Not everyone that reads my blog agrees with me. Also, I don't think I was "violently prejudice." It was a rant, so of course it was angry and over the top. I'm sorry if you felt marginalized or offended. I really am for equality, and not for women being better than men. (Not evident in my rant, but I promise its true). I am only perpetuating the negative view of feminists as "rabid and violent," so I have failed my own original (but poorly executed purpose).
I'm done posting now, so feel free to trash me all you want.
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Tuesday 05 May
By Doup
Wow - that was a very well written apology and thanks for (pardon the phrase) "Manning Up" for the post.