In a groundbreaking study, Australian scientists analyzed the DNA of 112 male-to-female transsexual volunteers and identified a link between a gene involved in testosterone. Quoted from the study: "[T]hey were more likely to have a longer version of the androgen receptor gene.... It is known that longer versions of the androgen receptor gene are associated with less efficient testosterone signalling.
"This reduced action of the male sex hormone may have an effect on gender development in the womb, the researchers speculated.
"We think that these genetic differences might reduce testosterone action and under masculinise the brain during foetal development," said researcher Lauren Hare from Prince Henry's Institute of Medical Research.
This raises a few interesting issues. First off, homosexuality and transgender identity were only removed from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in the 20th century. Even though some ignorant people still think that homosexuality is a biological perversion, mental illness, or a choice, others feel ambivalent about proving a genetic basis for sexual orientation. Those in support of finding a gay gene think it will validate the legitimacy homosexual as not being a choice. Meanwhile, others worry that identifying a gay gene will result in eugenics (with people wanting to identify homos based purely on DNA and treating them accordingly or even wiping them out).
Consider your own attitudes towards transgender people... How much do you think you have in common with them? What if it turns out that their being transgender is not so different from being gay? If we all have in common a genetic basis, how does our understanding of community change? As the human genome continues to be decoded, it seems we're shifting our understanding of human behavior and self-perception from an environment and psychological basis to a one in genetic biology. Whether it pushes us closer together or further apart remains to be seen...
But also think of this... if we're genetically inclined towards a certain body types, gender identifications, physical cravings, and other behaviors, how far down does that rabbit hole go? Apparently, the natural self sometimes manifests, no matter how a person is raised. But could genetics also explain how more minute idiosyncrasies that make up someone's personality? Like how why some people clean to de-stress, why others love video games, why some people sleep on their sides, while others enjoy cheese crackers? How much of ourselves is linked to genetics? Maybe a lot more than we thought.
Somehow Jeremy found Dirty Tony and decided to come in for a spin on the casting couch. He says he doesn't really see himself ever having a relationship with a guy, but he doesn't mind having sex with one. His handsome chiseled features and sculpted body make him a perfect candidate for this business. And, his giant cock doesn't hurt his chances either.
For better or worse, the funniest No on 8 commercials will only ever be shown on YouTube. If actual douches could vote and donate to political causes, I'm sure they would support gay marriage and (not just "gay"in the third-grader sense of the word).
FRIDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO DONATE TO NO ON 8. Polls show support for and against Proposition 8 as neck and neck. Your donation would help the final campaign effort to sway undecided voters. Victory would extend positive gay influence throughout the U.S. and the world. Defeat would set the gay rights movement back about ten years.
One dollar, five, ten, twenty... any-sized donation would really help. Please, this is the last day to donate. You can donate at Equality California or No On 8—it's easy, it's simple, and it'll make a world of difference. Even a modest donation could help swing undecided voters to cast a vote for marriage equality that would change the lives of gay couples around the world.
The blog, Towleroad has done great compilations of Proposition 8 news here, here and here. Please give and encourage others to do the same. Thank you.
Though the above ad is for North Carolinians, fellow paint huffers, white supremacists, and Satanists may be only a county or two away, if not next door.
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Jeremy was working out in the bedroom while Ricky was lying on the bed nude. Seeing his buddy flexing his muscles, Ricky started to get turned on. There's only one thing to do when two studs are in the bedroom together; hook up!
As he lays back on the bed, Adam's shorts are already tight from the swelling cock they are holding back. He starts to give himself a crotch massage while he watches a video. He unbuttons the shorts and pushes his skivvies down to reveal a long, thick, throbbing cock.
International porn star Chip Daniels returns in front of the camera following a five year absence, more hot, handsome and horny than ever, in "Tight Ends and Wide Receivers." He's Coach of the Tigers, a small college football team of oversexed young men, led by their quarterback Bob (10" superhung Zachery Scott from Centaur's "Time Cops"). Served by their mascot and all around sex toy, Cory (Centaur's discovery Sean Storm, the young man with the insatiable butt in "Man Academy" and "Playing For Keeps"), the team is on the road preparing for the Championship Playoffs.
Mikey Mike strips down and strokes his big uncut cock, lubing it with his spit. Playing to the camera he turns around, bending over to show us his pendulous balls and tight asshole. He slaps his asscheeks and reaches back to finger his sphincter. Now seated he continues playing with himself. He grunts; he pinches his nipples; he vigorously strokes faster and faster until he climaxes and cums. Mikey Mike sits there looking vanquished and so appetizing, especially with that great tattoo encircling his left nipple making it a prime target for us to sink our teeth into.
Who can possibly keep up with everything sticky and sweet in QueerCandy Land — all the hot men and hotter action released between the sheets of major studios, amateurporniums, and new sites? Well, QueerClick can, so you don't have to!
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