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The Dare To Ask column by Phillip J. Milano

DARE TO ASK: Can’t take my eyes off of … me?

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Do gay people enjoy looking at their own bodies in the mirror? Tom W., 68, straight, Miami Replies NO! I have never been turned on by seeing myself in the buff. J.P., 35, lesbian, Fort Lauderdale I think it’s like tickling yourself: It doesn’t work. J.K., Chicago I don’t think the average homosexual would get any ...

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DARE TO ASK: Maybe Susie doesn’t want a stupid doll

By PHILLIP MILANO Question I can’t help noticing the difference between girls’ and boys’ toys. It’s pathetic. All girls’ toys center on mothering, dressing or cute crafts. In the boys’ corner you get monsters, machines, game stations and challenging games. Any thoughts? T., 32, female, Germany Replies The reason for this is that children are being socialized to accept the ...

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DARE TO ASK: Are hottest models imported?

By PHILLIP MILANO Question How come the hottest-looking models are always from foreign countries? Roland, 15, Fleming Island Replies Supply and demand. Import vs. domestic. In a purely market-driven economy, even the hot models are more attractive simply because they come from somewhere other than America. Truthfully, the foreign models are quite hideous and must be air-brushed to hide the ...

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DARE TO ASK: Who’s going to rage back at road rage?

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Road rage in California is at an all-time high, and I am part of the problem. I have noticed something, though: When an older white man or woman cuts me off and I go behind them or come up to the side shouting profanities, they look straight ahead as if nothing happened, but Hispanics or blacks ...

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DARE TO ASK: These wigs reflect code of modesty

By PHILLIP MILANO Question I’m wondering why Orthodox Jewish women wear wigs. Dwanny, 51, pagan, Fort Worth Replies When Orthodox Jewish women get married, they believe their real hair should be seen only by their husbands. It also has to do with modesty. Dana, female, Minneapolis Jewish women are instructed to “cover their beauty” so only their husbands may see. ...

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DARE TO ASK: Japanese sure do love bathroom

By PHILLIP MILANO Question I hosted some female Japanese exchange students. I was told I would need to give them a time limit when they go to the bathroom, because they would spend hours in there if they were allowed. I found it to be true. Why do they want to spend hours in the bathroom? What could they be ...

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