If you nut, you'll have to pay now
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It’s the middle of the week, and you’re halfway to the weekend!
So, shake off any mid-week slump and get back into the groove. Don’t forget to grab a snack, too!
Now, let’s get started…
So, why should you pay for making yourself happy?
Mississippi is making headlines with a bill that's been introduced by Senator Bradford Blackmon. It's called the "Contraception Begins at Erection Act," and it's already stirring up a lot of conversations.
The bill proposes that men should not be allowed to masturbate unless it's specifically for the purpose of procreation. Yes, you read that right - if you're a man in Mississippi and want to masturbate, it better be in a fertility clinic!
Now, this isn't just some wild idea thrown around for fun.
The bill actually aims to criminalize male reproductive behavior, making it "unlawful for a person to discharge genetic material" unless the goal is to fertilize an embryo.
If a man gets caught, he could face a $1,000 fine for the first offense, $5,000 for the second, and $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense.
However, jail time isn't on the table.Before you start thinking this is an exaggeration or some kind of satire, let me assure you: this bill is legit.
The bill’s sponsor, Blackmon, introduced it to highlight the stark contrast between how male and female reproductive rights are treated.
Over the past few years, we've seen numerous laws passed that heavily regulate women’s reproductive health, especially when it comes to abortion and contraception.
This bill is, in essence, an attempt to point out the double standard and, frankly, show how absurd some of the regulations on women’s bodies are.
The introduction of this bill comes at a time when reproductive rights in the U.S. are in a very heated and controversial place.
Last week, for example, former President Trump signed an executive order banning federal taxpayer money from funding elective abortions and also reinstated the "Global Gag Rule," a policy that restricts international aid for abortion services.
So, this Mississippi bill is kind of like a sarcastic mirror, reflecting the extreme end of the laws being passed to control women's reproductive choices.
It’s like saying, "Well, if we're regulating women's bodies to this degree, let’s start doing the same for men."
The response to this bill has been a mix of surprise, disbelief, and a fair bit of humor.
People are making TikToks about it, cracking jokes, and asking all kinds of questions about how this would even be enforced.
Some have even joked about printing the bill out for their partners as a "friendly reminder" of what’s at stake.
So, what happens next?
Well, if somehow Governor Tate Reeves signs this bill into law, it could be enforced as early as July 1.
But the reality is, most people don't expect this to happen.
Instead, it’s more of a thought-provoking conversation starter about the future of reproductive rights and the potential absurdity of regulations that treat people's bodies as political battlegrounds.If you’re enjoying reading this edition, check out our most famous piece here.So, that’s it for today. If you found this edition interesting and entertaining, please drop a like and follow us for more!
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