We’re All Getting Screwed
Don’t worry. This isn’t another story about the state of the US government. It’s a story about people literally getting screwed. Xochitl Gonzalez in The Atlantic (Gift Article): What’s Up With All the Sex Parties? (I’ll keep an eye out for a follow up: Where are all the sex parties.) “In the course of my research, I did not—I would like to be clear here—participate in any sex parties. I think it’s wise not to get that close to your sources. I learned that ‘play parties’ can take place in people’s homes, but many happen under the auspices of private clubs. I reached out to a number of prominent ones, wondering if the sex-club boom was real, and what actually goes on at them. One of my major findings: People, especially rich people, come up with extremely elaborate justifications for getting laid.” (My current justification is working pretty well: It’s a great way to distract ourselves from the news.)