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Nancy and Sarah discuss a New York magazine story called “The Big Little Penis Panic,” about how social media, a modern detachment from the body, and the derangements of porn have fueled anxiety for Gen Z men, who are more body-conscious than earlier generations of dudes. (Remember the olden days when only women had neuroses about their body?) Nancy thinks looksmaxxxing is “unmasculine.” Sarah thinks we’re moving from sex as a tactile/physical act toward one that is visual, aka mediated through screens. As old hang-ups lift and new ones get introduced (“catching print”??), we are reminded that every generation gets to reinvent misery.

Also discussed:

* No glue traps!

* Nancy goes viral

* CAGE MATCH ON THE WHITE HOUSE LAWN!!

* UFC and the male brain

* Looksmaxxing, the saddest modern trend?

* The truth in a man’s pants is private

* Meanwhile, everyone knows Sarah has big boobs

* When was the last time you saw someone else’s penis IRL?

* The case against Barbie vaginas

* Sarah and Nancy debate vulva-casting

* Should men have a bulge in their pants?

* Two words: “Wrong hole”

* Corndogs that Sarah has loved …

* Nancy notes Barry Gibbs’ attribute(s)

Plus, Sarah goes down the Stanley K-hole, Nancy on Gen X at 60, Freedom Mouse rides again (?), and much more!

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