Intercourse

A raunchy new 'Big History' tells the story of sex, but raises some unanswered questions

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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The book is one of the latest additions to the popular “Big History” genre.

Key Points: 
  • The book is one of the latest additions to the popular “Big History” genre.
  • Baker is a science writer with a PhD in Big History and one of the writers behind the Big History Crash Course on YouTube.
  • Sex: Two Billion Years of Procreation and Recreation – David Christian (Black Inc.) The book is divided into three sections.
  • This development was followed by the rapid appearance of diverse animal species, from fish and amphibians to reptiles, insects, dinosaurs, birds and mammals.
  • The final section, Cultural Afterglow, which extends from 315,000 years ago to the present, traces the history of Homo sapiens from hunter-gatherers, to the first agrarian societies, and on to the present day.
  • Read more:
    Sex and the single gene: new research shows a genetic ‘master switch’ determines sex in most animals

Evolution

  • But to weave his “grand narrative of sex” he also anthropomorphises reproduction of even the earliest living organisms.
  • His argument is that asexual reproduction at this time of catastrophic climatic conditions was causing overpopulation and that sexual reproduction would slow population growth.
  • A few pages later, he writes “furthermore, sex bequeathed upon those hardy, horny eukaryotes the potential for rapid evolution into increasingly complex species”.
  • The long bow being drawn between “sexual” behaviour involving the first exchange of DNA by single-celled organisms and the first modern humans is long indeed.
  • He notes differences in anatomy and genital size, and considers variations in practices such as masturbation and sexual partnering, including polygamy, monogamy, promiscuity, homosexual and bisexual behaviour.
  • He delves into the issues of pleasure, romantic love and parenting, and related forms of social organisation, such as patriarchy and matriarchy.
  • It is, however, the evolution of human culture that radically changes everything.

The future of sex

  • Informing some of Baker’s thinking are statistics about the number of Millennials “projected to never get married in their lifetimes” and the decline in rates of casual sex.
  • It would involve more hook-ups and the growing replacement of human-to-human sex with sex dolls and bots.
  • In a “possible future”, he considers how internet technology might lead to virtual, AI-driven partnered sex.
  • Finally, in a “preposterous future”, he suggests that sex could cease to be important to living organisms at all.
  • While Baker’s deliberations are interesting and worth pondering, it is difficult to accept his claim that “the liberalisation of attitudes towards sex has released human sexuality from the grip of culture”.
  • The “grip of culture” is still ever-present in the policing of female sexual behaviour, which continues to the present day the world over.
  • While there is an impressive list of references at the end of the book, Baker admits that many of the beliefs he shares about the evolution of sex are not certain.
  • If Baker’s book helps this endeavour by getting us to think about human sexuality more deeply, then it will prove worthwhile.


Melissa Kang has received research funding from government grant schemes (including the NHMRC and ARC). She is the co-author of books and book chapters about adolescent sexuality and adolescent health.

You've heard the annoyingly catchy song – but did you know these incredible facts about baby sharks?

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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“Baby shark doo-doo doo-doo doo-doo, baby shark doo-doo doo-doo doo-doo …” If you’re the parent of a young child, you’re probably painfully familiar with this infectious song, which now has more than 13 billion views on YouTube.

Key Points: 
  • “Baby shark doo-doo doo-doo doo-doo, baby shark doo-doo doo-doo doo-doo …” If you’re the parent of a young child, you’re probably painfully familiar with this infectious song, which now has more than 13 billion views on YouTube.
  • The Baby Shark song, released in 2016, has got hordes of us singing along, but how much do you really know about baby sharks?

How are baby sharks conceived and born?

    • If successful, this is generally followed by even toothier bites to hold on during copulation.
    • The male inserts its sexual organ, known as a “clasper”, into the female and releases sperm to fertilise the eggs.
    • However, in extremely rare cases, sharks can reproduce asexually – in other words, embryos develop without being fertilised.

How big is a litter of shark pups?

    • For example, the grey nurse shark starts with several embryos but only two are born.
    • In contrast, other species such as the whale shark use a completely different strategy to ensure some of their offspring survive: having hundreds of pups in a single litter.

Where do baby sharks live?

    • That’s why pregnant female sharks often give birth in shallow coastal waters known as “nurseries”.
    • There, baby sharks are better protected from harsh environmental conditions and roaming predators, including other sharks.
    • Although most types of sharks are confined to saltwater, the bull shark can live in freshwater habitats.

When are baby sharks born?


    Sharks, like most animals in the wild, generally give birth during periods that provide favourable conditions for their offspring. In Australia, for example, scalloped hammerheads and bull sharks tend to breed in the wet summer months when nursery grounds are warmer and there are rich feeding opportunities.

How long do baby sharks take to grow up?

    • Sharks grow remarkably slowly compared to other fish and remain juveniles for a long time.
    • Although some species mature in a few years, most take considerably longer.

What threats do baby sharks face?

    • While small, sharks must eat or be eaten – all the while enduring the elements and finding enough food to survive and grow.
    • And because sharks grow so slowly, they are particularly to vulnerable to overfishing because when populations decline, they can take a long time to bounce back.

Much more to learn

    • Scientists are still working to understand the life cycles of the 500-plus species of sharks in our oceans.
    • Each time I hear the song Baby Shark, it reminds me there’s a lot more work to do.

Global Contraceptives Market 2022 to 2031 - Featuring Merck & Co, Cipla, Bayer and Reckitt Benckiser Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global contraceptives market.

Key Points: 
  • This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global contraceptives market.
  • Outperform competitors using forecast data and the drivers and trends shaping the market.
  • The regions covered in the contraceptives market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
  • The countries covered in the contraceptives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA.

The Bank of Bird-in-Hand Surpasses the Billion Dollar Mark

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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The Board of Directors of Bank of Bird-in-Hand (the Bank) announced that the Bank has surpassed the One Billion dollar asset threshold as of September 1, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The Board of Directors of Bank of Bird-in-Hand (the Bank) announced that the Bank has surpassed the One Billion dollar asset threshold as of September 1, 2022.
  • It seems like only yesterday we opened the Bank, when in reality it has been almost 9 years.
  • As of August 31, 2022, the Bank had $1.0 billion in assets, $888.2 million in net loans and $802.5 million in deposits (unaudited).
  • The Bank also operates four mobile bank branches which have a schedule of hours of operation at 18 locations in Lancaster, Chester, and Dauphin Counties.

Phexxi® Mechanism of Action Article Published in the Journal of Therapeutic Advances in Reproductive Health

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evofem Biosciences, Inc.,(Nasdaq: EVFM)announced today that theJournal of Therapeutic Advances in Reproductive Health has published Mechanisms of action of currently available woman-controlled, vaginally administered, non-hormonal contraceptive products , a peer-reviewed article defining and reconfirming the mechanism of action (MOA) of Phexxi (lactic acid, citric acid, potassium bitartrate).

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evofem Biosciences, Inc.,(Nasdaq: EVFM)announced today that theJournal of Therapeutic Advances in Reproductive Health has published Mechanisms of action of currently available woman-controlled, vaginally administered, non-hormonal contraceptive products , a peer-reviewed article defining and reconfirming the mechanism of action (MOA) of Phexxi (lactic acid, citric acid, potassium bitartrate).
  • "Our society benefits when women have choices and access to the best contraception for their lives and bodies.
  • The publication in the Journal of Therapeutic Advances in Reproductive Healthmarks the second peer-reviewed journal to publish Phexxi data in 2022.
  • Earlier this year, the Journal of Sexual Medicine published sexual satisfaction data showing that 88.7% of women using Phexxi improved or maintained their sex life.

Bank of Bird-in-Hand Completes and Sells Out Common Stock Offering

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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The Bank of Bird-in-Hand ( www.bihbank.com ) (the Bank) announced that, as of October 22, 2021, it has completed the offering of approximately $25 million of its common stock.

Key Points: 
  • The Bank of Bird-in-Hand ( www.bihbank.com ) (the Bank) announced that, as of October 22, 2021, it has completed the offering of approximately $25 million of its common stock.
  • Lori A. Maley, CPA, President, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board stated, We are delighted with the strong demand we experienced for our common stock offering.
  • On behalf of the Bank, I want to thank everyone who purchased common stock in the offering, Ms. Maley added.
  • The Banks common stock trades only on a very limited basis in private transactions in the local over-the-counter market.

 Bank of Bird-in-Hand Reports on Progress of Stock Offering

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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The Bank of Bird-in-Hand (the Bank) announced that, as of September 23, 2021, it has received and accepted subscriptions for 652,173 shares of its common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $15,000,000, before deducting offering expenses, through the previously announced stock offering of its shares of common stock.

Key Points: 
  • The Bank of Bird-in-Hand (the Bank) announced that, as of September 23, 2021, it has received and accepted subscriptions for 652,173 shares of its common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $15,000,000, before deducting offering expenses, through the previously announced stock offering of its shares of common stock.
  • Kevin J. McClarigan, CPA, Chairman of the Board, stated, We are excited and humbled by the strong demand we have experienced for our latest common stock offering.
  • The Bank reserves the right, however, to withdraw or terminate the Offering at any time and return unaccepted subscriptions to subscribers.
  • Offering materials are available at the Bank or by contacting Lori A. Maley, CPA President, CEO and Vice Chairman of the Board, Bank of Bird-in-Hand, 309 North Ronks Road, Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania 17505.

Bank of Bird-in-Hand Announces Pricing of Capital Offering

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Monday, August 30, 2021
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The Bank will seek to raise $15 million in newly issued common shares which will be priced at $23.00 per share.

Key Points: 
  • The Bank will seek to raise $15 million in newly issued common shares which will be priced at $23.00 per share.
  • In the event that the demand for shares exceeds $15 million, the Board may increase the offering amount up to $25 million.
  • Bybel Rutledge LLP, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania is serving as legal counsel to Bank of Bird-in-Hand in connection with the stock offering.
  • Bank of Bird-in-Hand is a community-owned bank serving Lancaster County and western Chester County with a strong focus on agricultural, small business, and consumer lending.