Pleasure

Urethral sounding: why some people find it pleasurable to insert objects into their urinary tube

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水曜日, 3月 13, 2024

In case you’re wondering, the human urethra is a tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside the body.

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  • In case you’re wondering, the human urethra is a tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside the body.
  • Some people find it sexually pleasurable to insert objects – known as sounds, which are typically small glass or metal rods – or even fluid into the urethra.
  • Many objects have been used for sounding, however, and that’s one of the reasons the practice is so hazardous.
  • The urethra is a narrow outflow tube, usually less than 9mm wide, so squeezing objects into it isn’t usually recommended.
  • Megalouretha can lead to retention of objects in the urethra or bladder from clinical examinations such as cervical screening.

Risky business

  • It takes several turns to pass through the pelvic floor muscles, prostate and then, if inserted far enough, the bladder.
  • Urethral damage exposes the underlying connective tissues which can cause blood in the urine, as well as erectile dysfunction and even bladder rupture.
  • Trauma and damage may lead to further narrowing of the urethra in later life which may require medical intervention.

Sounds painful

  • But sounding can be highly sexually gratifying for some people.
  • The arousal and subsequent stimulation of the erectile tissue of the penis and clitoris usually occurs through one of two mechanisms: psychogenic (images or thoughts) or reflexogenic (touching).
  • The reflexogenic pathway is served by nerves which also innervate the lining of the urethra – the dorsal nerve(s) of the penis or clitoris.


Adam Taylor does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Where’s Kate? Speculation about the ‘missing’ princess is proof the Palace’s media playbook needs a re-write

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水曜日, 3月 13, 2024

Social media have been awash with speculation about Catherine’s health and whereabouts.

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  • Social media have been awash with speculation about Catherine’s health and whereabouts.
  • As scrutiny reaches a fever pitch, we ask: why is the Palace’s typical media playbook no longer working?

Not so ‘unprecedented’

  • Anne Boleyn (circa 1501-1536), the second of six wives of Henry VIII, was executed after being found guilty of adultery, incest and treason.
  • The long-reigning Queen Victoria (1819-1901) was widely regarded as as a loyal wife and mother.
  • Yet she too became the target of gossip regarding her close friendship with Scottish servant John Brown after her husband, Prince Albert, died in 1861.

The Palace’s strategic communications

  • The royal family has gradually adjusted to new media and technologies, though not as quickly as the public might like.
  • On one hand, the Palace continues its age-old tradition of announcing major news on a noticeboard at the gates of Buckingham Palace.

Internet sleuthing and a manipulated image

  • There were also more serious claims that she was in a coma, or dead, or getting a divorce.
  • In the midst of this speculation, TMZ published a grainy photo of Catherine in the passenger seat of a car near Windsor Castle.
  • The public quickly realised the image was at best poorly photoshopped or at worst AI-generated.
  • The Associated Press, Getty Images, AFP and Reuters subsequently issued “kill notices” on the image, stating concerns it had been digitally manipulated.

Old media PR won’t work in a new media world

  • The situation with Catherine’s absence from public life exposes the limits of old media strategies in a “new media” world.
  • The Palace is used to being able to control media coverage through the royal rota, a select group of press outlets in the UK given access to royal events.
  • Yet the interest in Catherine’s health has prompted a number of statements to the press.
  • These old media strategies don’t seem to be working, with news outlets that are part of the royal rota reporting critically on the manipulated image.


The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

The surprising key to magpie intelligence: it’s not genetic

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水曜日, 3月 13, 2024

Are their sharp cognitive abilities innate – something coded into their genetic makeup?

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  • Are their sharp cognitive abilities innate – something coded into their genetic makeup?
  • Or are magpie smarts more a product of their environment and social experiences?
  • In a new study, we shed light on the “nature versus nurture” debate – at least when it comes to avian intelligence.
  • Instead, the key factor influencing how quickly the fledglings learned to pick the correct colour was the size of their social group.

ClickDealer Is About to Attend Affiliate World Dubai

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月曜日, 2月 19, 2024

Mark the Date: This February, ClickDealer to Participate in the Biggest Affiliate Marketing Event - Affiliate World Dubai

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  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates--(Newsfile Corp. - February 19, 2024) - In a grand revelation, ClickDealer, powered by DMS, has been announced as an attendee of Affiliate World Dubai 2024.
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    With over 5,500 expected attendees from 170+ affiliate networks spanning 110+ countries, the two-day Affiliate World Global conference will carve out an exclusive platform for top-rated affiliate marketers and e-commerce gurus on the 28-29th of February 2024.
  • Affiliate World Dubai 2024 provides marquee-level access to the most sharp-witted marketers and traffic source account managers in the niche.
  • Affiliate World Dubai is a dynamic conference with limited availability and high demand.

At the Yacht Club de Monaco the 40th edition of the Primo Cup celebrates four sailing categories

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月曜日, 3月 11, 2024

MONACO, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 40th edition of the Primo Cup-Trophée UBS, the first major international event held under the presidency of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, comes to an end at the Yacht Club de Monaco.

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  • MONACO, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 40th edition of the Primo Cup-Trophée UBS, the first major international event held under the presidency of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, comes to an end at the Yacht Club de Monaco.
  • This anniversary edition has attracted 90 teams totalling 400 sailors divided across the J/70, Smeralda 888, Longtze Premier and Cape 31 classes.
  • Primo Cup is one of the most important regattas organised by this Club so I’m very proud of our result.
  • We won in 2021 and now we won again so we’re looking forward to the next one,” says di Lapigio.

Infinite Reality Soft Launches Its No-Code Platform, Infinite Reality Engine, at South by Southwest 2024

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月曜日, 3月 11, 2024

NORWALK, Conn., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infinite Reality (“iR”), the global leader in immersive experiences, announced today that it has soft launched its no-code platform, Infinite Reality Engine (“iR Engine”), during an invite-only preview at the South by Southwest® (SXSW) conference beginning March 10 through March 13, 2024.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infinite Reality (“iR”), the global leader in immersive experiences, announced today that it has soft launched its no-code platform, Infinite Reality Engine (“iR Engine”), during an invite-only preview at the South by Southwest® (SXSW) conference beginning March 10 through March 13, 2024.
  • Following on from the February 2024 acquisition of Ethereal Engine, iR has developed iR Engine, a cutting-edge spatial web platform that empowers creators and brands, regardless of technical ability, to build immersive web experiences with ease.
  • The platform’s end-to-end frameworks power scalable multiplayer interactions, complete with voice, video, expressive avatars and a dedicated visual editor.
  • It has been a long road, but we have now reached a pivotal moment where our dream has become a reality."

Sailing: at the Yacht Club de Monaco everything’s ready for the 40th Primo Cup

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金曜日, 3月 8, 2024

Everything’s ready for the 40th Primo Cup-Trophée UBS taking place in the Principality of Monaco this weekend.

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  • Everything’s ready for the 40th Primo Cup-Trophée UBS taking place in the Principality of Monaco this weekend.
  • The more than 30-year partnership with technical clothing supplier Slam, alongside UBS, and support from Monaco’s City Council, has contributed to its quality and prestige.
  • The Primo Cup-Trophée UBS has often been the perfect opportunity to discover new classes like the SB 20, JOD 35 and the feisty Longtze Premier.
  • “As part of our ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach, the Primo Cup-Trophée UBS has embodied tradition and excellence in the one design world for four decades.

Hitachi Energy to appoint Andreas Schierenbeck as new Chief Executive Officer, Claudio Facchin to step down on June 30, 2024

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木曜日, 3月 7, 2024

Zurich, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hitachi Energy today announced that Andreas Schierenbeck will be appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2024.

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  • Zurich, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hitachi Energy today announced that Andreas Schierenbeck will be appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Claudio Facchin, Hitachi Energy CEO, will step down at the end of June 2024.
  • Andreas will engage with the Hitachi Energy Board, Executive Team and Claudio to ensure a smooth transition prior to the handover on July 1, 2024.
  • "It's been an honor and a privilege to lead the transition to Hitachi Energy, working alongside the Executive Team and the entire Hitachi Energy organization across the globe", said Claudio Facchin, CEO of Hitachi Energy.

MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. Initiates Leadership Succession Plan

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月曜日, 3月 4, 2024

VONORE, Tenn., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCFT) today announced that Brad Nelson (54), will become the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer and will be appointed to the Board of Directors, effective March 18, 2024. Mr. Nelson succeeds Fred Brightbill (71), who intends to retire as Chief Executive Officer on March 18, 2024, and as Chairman and a member of the MasterCraft Board of Directors, effective June 30, 2024. Mr. Brightbill joined the MasterCraft Board in 2009 and was appointed Chairman in 2015, adding the role of CEO in 2019. Following his retirement from the Board, Mr. Brightbill will serve as a consultant to the Company for a one-year period. Roch Lambert, currently Lead Independent Director of the Board, will be appointed Chairman, effective July 1, 2024. Mr. Lambert joined the Company’s Board in 2016, becoming Lead Independent Director in 2019.

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  • Mr. Brightbill joined the MasterCraft Board in 2009 and was appointed Chairman in 2015, adding the role of CEO in 2019.
  • Following his retirement from the Board, Mr. Brightbill will serve as a consultant to the Company for a one-year period.
  • Mr. Lambert said, “On behalf of the Board, I’d like to thank Fred for his outstanding service as CEO of MasterCraft.
  • During my tenure, MasterCraft achieved record sales and profits through an overriding focus on providing the best customer experience.

Shattuck Labs Announces Appointment of Clay Siegall, Ph.D., and Kate Sasser, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors

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月曜日, 3月 4, 2024

Both Dr. Siegall and Dr. Sasser are highly successful executives and scientific pioneers who bring valuable industry experience to Shattuck.

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  • Both Dr. Siegall and Dr. Sasser are highly successful executives and scientific pioneers who bring valuable industry experience to Shattuck.
  • “It is a pleasure to welcome Clay and Kate, esteemed industry leaders, to our Board of Directors,” said Taylor Schreiber, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Shattuck.
  • Following the next clinical updates expected mid-year, we anticipate continued expansion of and future pivotal studies for SL-172154 in multiple indications.
  • Dr. Sasser holds a Ph.D. in Integrated Biomedical Sciences from the Ohio State University as well as a B.S.