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Human beings have near-endless ability to sexualize objects and experiences. Most people fall within a narrow band of erotic desires, but our Internet snooping has revealed smaller communities of people who get turned on by things that the vast majority would never, ever consider to be sexy. The following are 10 of the strangest fetishes we've found in literally minutes of in-depth research.

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There's less than a week til that holiday we love to hate and much of what makes Valentine's Day difficult to bear is the pressure put on guys to be "the man" and get their chicks some kind of boat or pony to show they love them fo' realz.

But spending big bucks on a present that may or may not make a difference is not in the picture for most of us these days, and honestly ladies -- you've gotta stop expecting your guy to do all the work.

So here are 5 affordable ways to show the guy of the moment (or the one you want to keep around for a while) that you care -- and that you're definitely interested in getting laid that night.

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​It's possible that you're more familiar with the Internet rumor that actress Lara Flynn Boyle bleached her anus at the behest of then-boyfriend Jack Nicholson than you are with the lawyer show she was on for years.

True or not, what most of us can agree with is that bleaching your asshole sounds like a weird thing to do. But if the many companies hawking creams to bleach the butthole are to be believed, anal bleaching isn't just for self-obsessed, rich celebrities anymore.

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For whatever reason, there's a lingering social stigma regarding men and sex toys. While women can talk openly about their vibrators, a man with a pocket pussy is regarded as some kind of bizarre pervert.

Let me speak directly to the men right now: If your life is devoid of sex toys, you are missing out, my friend. Here are five things every man should have in his bedside table drawer.

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The Pope isn't the only one giving condoms a bad (w)rap.

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It seems like everyone from Popes to porn stars are down on condoms these days.

(Note to Self: Write treatment for potential new reality show: "From Popes to Porn Stars.")

The outrage over a new law requiring adult film actors to wear condoms in porn seems to imply that cock socks are the ultimate turn off. But why? When did condoms become the new douchebags?

Sandra Daugherty is a sex educator at L.A.'s 'The Pleasure Chest' and host of Nerdist's SexNerdSandra Podcast. She clued me in on the biggest complaints people have about condoms and offered some helpful tips for turning even the most fervent jimmy hat hater into a certified rubber lover.

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Florists, jewelers and other businesses that peddle clichéd trappings of romance experience a Viagra-like boost in sales around Valentine's Day. I was curious to see if businesses that sell a more male-centric vision of romance--i.e. sex and physical affection--experience a similar spike.

What follows is my interview with Michelle Lai, 33, who works at Sheri's Ranch: a legal house of prostitution 60 miles outside of Las Vegas in Pahrump, Nevada.

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​In what is being heralded as the most "controversial" Super Bowl halftime performance since Janet Jackson's boob parade, Madonna took the stage last night in Indianapolis for a 12 minute spectacle of sequins, smoke and pop music that didn't suck as much as we thought it was going to.

Cheesy yes, a blatant advertisement for Madge's upcoming album M.D.N.A., for damn sure, but there were more than a few "Damn, did that just make me horny?" moments -- and one or two that left us wishing we'd watched the Puppy Bowl.

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Tim Gunn: making abstinence work for 29 years

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Tim Gunn is an attractive man. Tall (so far as I can tell), with silver hair (who doesn't love a silver fox?), and nice smile (a good smile counts for a lot). He's quite the catch, really. He's the host of a popular TV show, he's written several books, it's safe to assume he is economically secure, and, overall, he comes across as a genuinely cool and likeable person.

So when Gunn recently revisited his celibacy in the public eye, it caused quite the stir. In the past, the 58-year-old wrote in one of his books that he had not had sex in "decades," leaving people to wonder, "Wait — exactly how many decades are we talking about?"

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There's a new sex machine in town and this one is billed to be stronger, faster and (GASP) louder than the trusted, tried and true Hitachi wand - most American women's go-to source for mind-numbing, no-fail orgasms.

The Rock Box is made by Lovehoney, a Brit company responsible for sex toys such as Death by Orgasm vibrators and the tongue-lapping Sqweel cunnilingus emulator. Their apparent motivation was to offer a massive machine that'd offer mind-numbing vibration at speeds and powers that exceed the Hitachi.

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"I haven't had sex in 29 years," Gunn confessed before adding, "Do I feel like less of a person because of it? No, not even remotely."

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Bravo TV host Tim Gunn recently revealed to the world that he hasn't had sex in 29 years and the blogosphere (and 24-hour news outlets) went nuts. He revealed it was a decision made following the end of a relationship and that he doesn't feel unsatisfied or unfulfilled -- not one bit.

He says he feels pretty damn good about it. And a lot of his fans just didn't get it. Cuz he's Tim Gunn! He's not exactly Homer Simpson or Peter Griffin. But as any professional sex therapist will tell you, one doesn't become abstinent because he or she can't get laid.

They choose to refrain from sex. No matter how physically attractive a person looks, or how sexual a person may appear, abstinence can be about control, delayed-gratification, or refraining from the emotional responsibilities and complications.

And Gunn isn't the first! Here are five celebrities who've chosen to refrain from sex - and why.

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