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Trueblue Texan

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1. I'm surprised this is a thing because...

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Original post)

Wed Dec 3, 2025, 03:54 AM

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...this behavior is definitely not new. I'd venture to say it's been the most common practice of sexual relationships for centuries. I think it would be rare NOT to see it in some form in most relationships.

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I'm surprised this is a thing because... Trueblue Texan Wednesday #1

I understand your excellent point. ... littlemissmartypants Wednesday #2

Sounds like a new buzzword for what used to be called seduction. n/t Munu Wednesday #3