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Apr 2022
39m 40s

Testicle Tanning

Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroy
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Some people believe that men in the world are getting softer and masculinity is under attack. But not to worry, there’s a solution: tanning your . . . nethers. Although the idea of exposing your soft bits to the sun may be embarrassing, there's also, as Dr. Sydnee explains, zero evidence that it's beneficial. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxp ... Show More
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