If you enjoy a good bris (and who doesn’t), it might be best to stay out of San Francisco; at least for now. A San Franciscan man is trying his darnedest to ban circumcision until males are of legal age. Alleging that it’s genital mutilation, the proponent stated, “You shouldn’t be performing cosmetic surgery for other people,” pointing out that female circumcision is banned.
He continued, “People can practice whatever religion they want, but your religious practice ends with someone else’s body.” The proposed measure would amend the city’s existing law “to make it a misdemeanor to circumcise, excise, cut or mutilate the foreskin, testicle or penis of another person who has not attained the age of 18.” (Apparently the man hasn’t considered just how much more a circumcision would hurt at that age.) Violators of the proposed measure would be fined up to $1,000 and up to one year in jail.
2010 Masturbate-a-Thon Dates Announced
Just when you thought your self-pleasing talents would get you nowhere, the Masturbate-a-thon charity fundraiser has announced the dates for this year’s event(s). During the event, participants commit to masturbating (in private) on a select day, and ask friends, family, work colleagues, to pledge them per minute. The longer they lasted, the more they raise.
This year two groups are championing the event, celebrating 10th years of Masturbate-a-thons. Portland, OR’s, Darklady event will be held June 12th, with proceeds going to Esther’s Pantry, the Woodhull Freedom Foundation, and the Free Speech Alliance.
The 2nd group participating will be San Francisco’s Center for Sex & Culture, proudly touting that theirs is” the only event to stream live online” (insert joke here). This event takes place May 30th and all proceeds will go to programming and administrative costs.
If you’re not lucky enough to live in either of the two areas, why not start practicing up for next year (like you hadn’t already…)?
