Dare To Ask Talk And News About Our Differences By PHILLIP MILANO Question Many times when a person is exhibiting symptoms of Tourette’s syndrome, they make sounds like loud noises or barks, or utter racial slurs or obscenities. What would they use verbally, if these people had never heard obscenities or certain slurs? Jay, Jacksonville Replies Well, Tourette’s isn’t about saying “dirty” words, it’s about saying ones that are …
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Dare to Ask: We sense tension over massage therapy
By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why aren’t massage therapists recognized as having any value in the health industry? I get snubbed by chiropractors, physical therapists and occupational therapists when I inquire about employment. Mary, 25, Springfield, Vt. Replies Well, as a PT major, a lot of people asked me if I would be getting into massage therapy. I wanted no part …
Read More »Dare to Ask: Step away from the dust bunny
By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why is it that whenever the media (or the show COPS) goes into a poor house/apartment, there is almost always a bare mattress on the floor and piles of clothes everywhere? I understand if one could not afford a box spring or dresser, but do you have to be so sloppy? Bride, female, Detroit Replies When …
Read More »Dare to Ask: They dared to aks, so we’ll answer
By PHILLIP MILANO Question, Aksed Once Why is it a lot of African-Americans say words differently? For example, instead of “ask,” they pronounce it “aks”? L. Amor, 55, white female, Jacksonville Question, Aksed Repeatedly Why do so many black people say “aks”? I grew up saying “basghetti” and “liberry,” but I don’t still do it. FreedaBee, 42, white female, California …
Read More »Dare to Ask: The basics for being Jewish
By PHILLIP MILANO Question Is it true that to be recognized as a Jew your mother has to be a Jew? And how come I only see white-skinned women who are Jews? Can only white people be Jewish? Kofi, Episcopalian male, N.Y. Replies You only see white-skinned women who are Jews because you aren’t looking hard enough. Sarah, 35, New …
Read More »Dare to Ask: No straight answer about sexuality
By PHILLIP MILANO Question I met this girl a few days ago who is absolutely gorgeous and has an awesome personality. I feel I’m sexually attracted to her, which is creeping me out a lot. I also have some lesbian fantasies. Am I bi? Ashley, 16, New York Replies Welcome to my world. Keith, bisexual, Dallas You’re SIXTEEN. At your …
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