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ohjoysextoy.bsky.social
Calling yourself bi or pansexual isn't validated by how many dicks you've sucked or pussies you've eaten or any other combination of orifices you've mashed together. It's about about... ATTRACTION. But what does that even mean??? By @erikamoen.bsky.social & Matt Nolan
www.ohjoysextoy.com/attraction
PAGE 1 A person sits down on a park bench, looking frustrated as they text on their phone. Two familiar silhouettes appear to be chatting and eating in the background. The next panel reveals the two silhouettes to be Matthew and Erika, who are enjoying a romantic picnic date together with cubes of ham. “More ham?” Matthew asks, holding up a forkful of ham up to Erika. A pleased Erika responds, “Don’t mind if I do!” The exchange is quickly interrupted by the person yelling out a distraught “AUGH” as they flop sadly on the bench. Matthew holds up a hand to his ear. “Oooh! I know that sound!”, he says. Matthew gets up real close to the person on the bench. He squints and puts a finger on his chin as he guesses, “You’re… struggling with the complexities of attraction… and… mmm… nailing down a sexual identity?” Surprised, the person sits up and looks at him. “How did you… uh, well yes, I am!” Matthew props one leg up on the edge of the bench and makes his best attempt at posing like Riker from Star Trek, leaning down on his elevated knee with his elbow. “Wanna talk about it?” The person responds, “Yeah, I guess. I just… Do you really NEED to have S-E-X with someone in order to know if you’re *really* bisexual or gay or whatever?” It’s Erika’s turn to pop up behind the bench and startle the person as she answers, “Nope! Not at all. Your sexuality isn’t defined by *who* you’ve *had* (or not had) *sex with*. It’s about *who you find attractive!*” The person turns away, still looking troubled. “Blarp. It’s just - my friends keep saying I can’t *really* be bisexual because I’ve never hooked up with the same sex before. They say I’m straight and just, like, looking for attention or something.” Erika looks stern as she puts her hands on her hips. She says, “Well, whoever’s saying that is a doofus,” as Matthew nods his head in agreement. Erika and Matthew start eating from their plate of ham cubes again. “That sounds like a case of projection to me!” Matthew says around a mouthful of said ham cubes. Erika thoughtfully spears another cube with her fork. “It says more about *them* and *their* limited understanding of sexuality, than it does about *you* and *your* attractions.” Matthew leans in towards the person. He offers up a plate as he says, “Oh, where are my manners. Want some ham?” The person holds up their hands as they awkwardly lean away. “Th-that’s okay. I’m good.” Erika stands next to a sign that says, “YOU MUST SUCK THIS MUCH DICK TO ENTER” with a standing height scale of a smiling cartoon penis with measurement lines along its shaft. She says, “Who you’re attracted to isn’t about hard rules or taking specific actions. It’s not about how many dicks you’ve sucked or pussies you’ve eaten or any other combination of orifices you’ve mashed together.” Erika and the person float in the air with a giant radiating heart background, with individual hearts floating over their chests. Erika announces in a big heart shaped speech bubble, “Your sexual orientation is about your FEELINGS.” She says, “If you got the feels for a specific type of person, then you’ve got *the feels!* If you want to announce those feelings through a sexual identity title - like Bisexual, Ace, Pansexual, Straight, Gay, or whatever - then go for it! Nobody has any say in YOUR identity.” Matthew appears next to the person as Erika is talking. He pops an olive in his mouth. “(CHOMP) Olive?” He kindly offers the person a jar. Still weirded out, the person says, “Uh, no.” Erika continues, leaning on Matthew’s shoulder. “And likewise, if you want to keep it all to yourself, that’s fine too! Do what’s right for you.” Full transcript: https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/attraction Erika answers, “Well, that’s one form of attraction - *sexual attraction* - but there are a bunch of different types, too. Attraction can be summed up as being *strongly drawn to someone or something.* Like gravity! It’s feeling a pull, or interest, or pleasure from that person or thing. Erika and the person hold up two giant magnets in their arms that pull towards each other. The word “ATTRACTION” can be read between the magnets. We can feel it in different ways for different people and even things. It doesn’t need to be a strictly *sexual* feeling, either! Some forms of attraction can include (but are not limited to!)... *Sexual Attraction (AKA Physical Attraction)* Finding someone (or thing) sexually appealing, being physically excited and desiring some kind of sexual touching or activity with them. *Romantic Attraction (AKA Interpersonal Attraction)* The strong desire to be in a relationship with another person as a partnership, with a degree of emotional intimacy and commitment that is different or maybe even more intense than friendship. *Sensual Attraction* The desire for non-sexual physical contact and caregiving with somebody else, such as hugs, cuddles, and general love and affection. *Aesthetic Attraction* Just finding someone visually pleasing without necessarily having any desire for a physical, romantic, or emotional connection. Like seeing a beautiful model in an ad. There’s lots of different combinations and overlaps that can play out. Like, you could be *Romantically Attracted* to someone, so you want to be in a relationship with them, but you aren’t *Sexually Attracted* to them, so you don’t wanna bang ‘em. Or you could feel Romantically, Sexually, Aesthetically, and Sensually Attracted all at the same time to the same person! People can figure out loving, creative ways to accommodate each other’s needs if their attractions don’t perfectly sync up and they do want to be together in a relationship. Erika, Matthew, and the person all end up sitting back down on the bench together. Erika places one hand on her chest and one on the other person’s chest reassuringly. She says, “The skinny of it all is that your attraction to others - *your sexuality* - is a deeply personal thing that only you can know for yourself. And it’s okay *NOT* “to know” for sure! You don’t need to commit yourself to a label right now or ever. The most important thing is to be with people who make you happy and you do the same for them. What you decide to call yourself is up to you and you can change and mix it up as much and as many times as you like. Whatever attractions you do or don’t have, *your feelings are hella valid*, even if your friends are too much of a bunch of doofuses to understand that right now.” The person looks comforted by this. Matthew suddenly leans over the side of the bench to grab something. “... Sardines?” he offers, whipping a smelly can out of a picnic bag. Unsettled, the person finally hollers, “WHAT did you pack for your picnic?!” as Erika does a polite *ham munch* to end the comic. This comic was posted on July 7, 2020 and transcribed May 15, 2022, by Dennie Park, who can be found at linktr.ee/DeepBeeps
December 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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strea3m.bsky.social
Your voice matters, and your vote does too 🗳️✨

Trump is rigging the game to keep himself in power no matter what voters want.

Vote #YesOnProp50, take action & defend democracy.

Get your vote in ASAP (by mail or in person), latest by Nov 4.

sos.ca.gov/elections/make-plan-vote
October 30, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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taylorbizzle.bsky.social
“I voted my conscience” well how does your conscience feel now that we’re living in fascism and people are being abducted off the streets
October 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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judgeyouharshly.bsky.social
I don’t know who needs to hear this but:

A vote is not a love letter for the perfect candidate. A vote is a chess move to win a world you want to live in.
October 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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kevinmkruse.bsky.social
I cannot believe there are still people in my mentions arguing that boycotting an election because the candidates aren’t addressing your issue is a way to get them to pay attention.
two men are talking to each other and one of them says that 's not how it works
ALT: two men are talking to each other and one of them says that 's not how it works
media.tenor.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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mauronl.bsky.social
Microsoft Q1 FY26 Earnings

• Xbox content and services revenue increased 1% (forecasted mid single digit decline)
• Driven by growth in Xbox Game Pass and third-party content, partially offset by decline in first-party content
• Xbox hardware revenue declined 29%
October 29, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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unavaleable.bsky.social
a natural experiment in if anything matters
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Oct 29
Q: Unless ACA subsidies are extended, the average plan will increase by somewhere around 115%

DR OZ: Where'd you get that number?

Q: Kaiser Family Foundation

OZ: They retracted that. Here's the truth. The average American who's on ACA is gonna pay $13 more than this year. That's not a big issue
October 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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andrewmceo.bsky.social
AI means we will need Universal Basic Income (UBI) sooner rather than later. I suppose in my industry--elderly care--I'll be okay for a while, but many jobs are indeed going away.
drdind.bsky.social DrDinD.bsky.social @drdind.bsky.social · Oct 29
Jobs that are at risk- Phone, desk based. Technical knowledge does not guarantee preservation (data scientists, mathematicians, economists).

Jobs that are at low risk - using your hands and physical things.
October 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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cnn.com
An Illinois deputy was found guilty of murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 asking for help. https://cnn.it/47d9GjC
October 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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collapsechronicle.bsky.social
Here is the long and short of it.
October 29, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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atrupar.com
"Ken Paxton just filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson that quotes Trump’s rantings about Tylenol as if they were peer-reviewed studies. Internet conspiracy theories are now official government policy and the animating force in Republican politics."
The triumph of bullshit
Internet conspiracy theories are now official government policy.
www.publicnotice.co
October 29, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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internethippo.bsky.social
I think any story about Trump's autocracy should be mostly about the people and institutions who failed to stop it. This guy isn't a political genius, everything else just happens to be rotten. 'Toddler Consolidates Power In Household' is a story about incompetent parents, not shrewd maneuvering
October 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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getmoresmarter.com
A new litany of impeachable offenses every single day.
October 28, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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gtconway.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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mimmymum.bsky.social
Actor Alan Cumming says trans people are ‘vilified’ to distract from politicians’ ‘screwing up’

“We make it all about them, when actually it isn't about them. They are such a tiny part of our population and they are a population that we should respect and, in this case, celebrate. “
Actor Alan Cumming says trans people are ‘vilified’ to distract from politicians’ ‘screwing up’ | LBC
Hollywood actor and director Alan Cumming told LBC he wants to celebrate refugees, trans and queer people who are being used as a ‘smokescreen’ for political problems.
www.lbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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kissphoria.bsky.social
NEW: On Friday, the Texas Supreme Court made a comment on the state judicial code of conduct that says judges who refuse to conduct gay weddings "on a sincerely held religious belief" won't be sanctioned. It's part of a messy legal fight over gay marriage in Texas.
www.chron.com/culture/reli...
Texas judges can refuse to marry gay couples without punishment, court says
The decision stems from a judge in a tiny Texas county who refuses to officiate gay weddings.
www.chron.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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mollyjongfast.bsky.social
Trump is a paper tiger, he is not popular.
October 28, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
Which is it, Mike?
Tweet from the Democrats’ official account saying “weird.” Below are two screenshots labeled “Mike Johnson last week” and “Mike Johnson now.” In the first, Johnson says Republicans control the White House, Senate, and House. In the second, he says Republicans aren’t in charge of government.
October 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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cwebbonline.com
When Dems regain control of the House, we need hearings and investigations on this. Right now there’s no accountability in the Pentagon, aka Department of War.
October 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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esqueer.net
I wrote about how "Grokipedia" is a new front on the war against reality itself. It's an attempt by the oligarchic class to seize the means of knowledge production itself and create a weaponized unreality.

www.thedissident.news/grokipedia-a...
Grokipedia and the Coup Against Reality Itself
Grokipedia, the copycat of Wikipedia launched by Elon Musk isn’t just a string of AI generated slop, it is a weapon. The launch of "grokipedia" is a calculated, strategic escalation by the billionaire...
www.thedissident.news
October 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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chrismurphyct.bsky.social
The closing ad for Proposition 50. The future of our democracy could depend on this passing on Tuesday.
Yes On Prop 50: You Have The Power
YouTube video by Yes on 50
youtube.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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jamellebouie.net
the ballroom will never be built and he’ll just pocket whatever money he collects because he is a grifter first and foremost
factpostnews.bsky.social FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · Oct 23
Trump raises the price of the ballroom to $350 million

(It changed from $200 million, then $300 million, now $350 million within the course of a few days)
October 23, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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prisonculture.bsky.social
Once again for the people in the back
chadstanton.blacksky.app Doghouse Reilly @chadstanton.blacksky.app · Oct 23
This is part of my concern around the focus on who ICE recruits, because while the recruits are not good people, they are also easy targets. The people setting the budget and hopping onto cable news to defend the policies are harder targets, but they’re much more responsible.
October 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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balint.house.gov
Just going to leave this here.
‘He lost us’: Generals, senior officers say trust in Hegseth has evaporated
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has lost the trust and respect of some top military commanders, with his public “grandstanding” widely seen as unprofessional and the personnel moves made by the former ...
www.washingtontimes.com
October 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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pemalevy.bsky.social
A fun byproduct of unitary executive theory—if the president controls everyone under him, he can demand they transfer hundreds of millions in tax dollars into his bank account
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · Oct 21
Breaking News: President Trump wants $230 million from the Justice Department for investigating him, people familiar with the matter say. Any settlement might ultimately be approved by senior department officials who defended him or those in his orbit. nyti.ms/4hmIi5X
October 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM