a bunch of sex links

So I have been collecting these for the last week or so, waiting to find time to throw them all up in a batch. And the time seems to be now. I don't believe any of these are really NSFW, unless you're squeamish about sex and reading about it in the workplace. (And it should be obvious from my post which ones might not be for you.) But you've been warned.

• an article on sugar daddies on mother jones. This is probably the most interesting article, one that almost spurred a fight between Roxy and me. We took opposite sides on the very notion that it was/wasn't prostitution. And got heated enough that it had to be dropped. And sadly, hasn't been revisited. Also, alternet posted reader comments about it, though I found them less interesting.
• alternet also has an article about the 'great texas dildo war of 2008'. The title might be more humorous than the article, which turns out to be frighteningly stupid. I restate — the article is good, the fact that people are actually trying to outlaw dildos because they want to save unborn babies. Yeah. I don't get it either.
• And in a similar vein, the Mormons have some thoughts on how to "overcome masturbation." I did think this was a joke, with lines like: "If you are trying to overcome masturbation, be assured that it is possible (even though, like any habit, it may take some work)." and perhaps more fun:
  

  If you are associated with other persons having this same problem, YOU MUST BREAK OFF THEIR FRIENDSHIP. Never associate with other people having the same weakness. Don't suppose that two of you will quit together, you never will. You must get away from people of that kind.

  There are plenty more and it's well worth reading. Also, John, I hate to tell you but we can no longer be friends, because of all our tornado j-o-ing. I'm sorry, but we will never break the habit if we stay friends.

• A quick BBC article on gadgets, bedtimes and couples — outlining how we manage to stay up and create distance in our relationships because of stupid crap like email.
• And finally, in Montana, you can get married without actually being present. The comment I read about this said it would be perfect for Worlds of Warcreft. But why stop there — Second Life, IRC, Russian brides — the possibilities are endless. And maybe, just a little frightening.
• Okay, I lied, 4 more quickies: 1. a history of corsets, 2. a little bit on hermaphrodites, 3. a review of a book on modern American sexuality and finally, Melissa Gira's writings on Valleywag, detailing some of the sex trade here in Silicon Valley.