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Q. My boyfriend really enjoys when I perform oral sex, but I have bad gag reflexes and I can't stand the taste of his semen. Can he change the taste of his semen?
A. This is a question where science and practice differ. Most doctors will say that semen is made up of a specific blend of substances that provide a stable environment for sperm. In short, there is nothing you can do to change that mixture of substances.
Porn stars, however, disagree with this finding. Porn star Annie Sprinkle claims to have tasted the semen of more than 1,000 men, and says vegetarians taste the best. There is the myth that fruit juices like pineapple juice can change the taste of your semen. But even the people that claim it works say you have to maintain a high diet of fruit juices.
I'm guessing your boyfriend does not want to alter his diet. Try putting peppermint or wintergreen-flavored candy in your mouth afterwards or during. If you choose during, be careful that you don't choke.
As far as your gag reflex problem goes, gagging is partially triggered from anxiety. Take control during oral sex and discover how deep works for you. If you want to stimulate a deep throat sensation, warm up your hands, put some lube on them, and stroke the base of your partner's penis while you perform oral sex. Most 'sexexperi' agree that the stimulation will be very similar.
CATCH OF THE WEEK // BRAD FOSTER
MIKE ANDERSON
IDEAL DATE: In my opinion a great date is where you share a unique experience with someone else. Going to dinner and then a movie is so cliché.
TURN ONS: This might be a little weird, but I love girls with small feet. If your feet are bigger then mine I don't know if it will work out. Girls in glasses are sexy, too. I like girls that can talk about current events and know a little bit about science.
TURN OFFS: It is unattractive to see a girl with a cig hanging out of her mouth. Also, girls that use the f-bomb more then sailors in the Navy [are unattractive.] Everyone has their moments, but if the f-bomb is the only word you can think of in college that is just sad.
WHY I'M A CATCH: I will probably be working for a network in New York or The Weather Channel in Atlanta in about 15 years, so my lifestyle should be pretty awesome. I am
outgoing and never opposed to trying new things or jumping outside my comfort zone every once in a while. I'm a pretty nice guy and very understanding.
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lica of Naismith's rules hanging on the wall at Amy Barber Shop, 842 1/2 Massachusetts St.
He said the copy has been there
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SUSTAINABILITY
KU EcoHawks convert donated car to electric
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Kansas Libraries will use the car to deliver on-campus mail
BY KELLY STRODA kstroda@kansan.com
Josh Petty always liked tinkering with machines when he was Heil
work on his mom's brokenawn mower until it was finally running smoothly.
Now he has a bigger project. Petty, a senior from Olathe, s team leader of the KU
The full conversion is estimated to cost $55,000.
EcoHawks' GMC Jimmy project. The group is working to convert the car into a fully-electric vehicle. Petty said the group hopes to save the project completed by the end of spring.
right now — no tires, a battered back fender and a missing front end. The EcoHawks removed the Jimmy's engine last week.
Student Senate passed a bill which gave the EcoHawks $2,500 to use for the conversion project.
— the gas pedal line here, air bag wires there.
Instead of a gas engine, the Jimmy will be powered by a main electric motor and two auxiliary motors, Petty said. The motors
Other funding for the project is coming from the EcoHawks' budget and sponsors.
Wires and tubes are exposed that some people will never see in their entire lives. Blue painting tape marks the wires and tubes
But for now, the conversion is a work in progress.
The 1997 GMC Jimmy, a small sport utility vehicle, sits propped up on car jacks in the KU EcoHawks' garage on West Campus. It's a definite change of scene from the police impound at where the Jimmy sat for two years before being donated to the EcoHawks.
"It's that hands-on learning that makes them the best engineers."
The car looks a bit dilapidated
CHRIS DEPCIK EcoHawks advisor
will run using more than 1,000 rechargeable batteries. The batteries — similar to those that cordless drills use — are about the size of AA batteries.
Just as each system in the car's engine has to work in unison, Petty said the group members have to work together as well. The 12 students working on the project have a different area of focus.
Jon Kalinowski, a senior from Wichita, is focused on power steering. He said he enjoys the freedom and hands-on learning that the project provides.
"I love the fact that we aren't just doing theory," he said. "We're not just sitting in a lab. We're not just on the Internet or reading books."
The students have to research.
- Edited by Lisa Curran
There shouldn't be any worry that the Jimmy won't be noticed. Petty said the EcoHawks hope to paint the frame lime green and the body white.
theorize and then put their work into practice.
After the car is finished, KU Libraries will use the car to deliver on-campus mail. The campus mail route includes main and West Campus buildings in addition to continuing education buildings on Kasold Drive. On a typical day, the KU Libraries mail vehicle travels about 22 miles.
"It's that hands-on learning that makes them the best engineers," said Chris Depcik, EcoHawks advisor and assistant professor of mechanical engineering.
Petty said the electric vehicle would be able to travel 80 to 90 miles before a recharge.
Lars Leon, associate librarian for KU Libraries, said the libraries encourage sustainability. The electric vehicle is another step in that direction.
"It will almost be a billboard for the idea of sustainability," Lars said.
New biking club proposes local BMX racetrack
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LARRI-BMX seeks the city's approval of a plan to construct a course to fulfill Lawrence's BMX interest.
makes sense in historical context
Columnist Luke Brinker explains that the apparent jump in 18- to 24-year-old voters in 2008 actually wasn't all that dramatic. By comparison, Baby Boomers were driven to the polls by factors such as the draft.
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