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“The American Mafia,[5][6][7] commonly referred to in North America as the Italian-American Mafia, the Mafia, or the Mob,[5][6][7] is a highly organized Italian-American criminal society and organized crime group. The organization is often referred to by its members as Cosa Nostra (Italian pronunciation: [ˈkɔːza ˈnɔstra, ˈkɔːsa -], "our thing" or "this thing of ours") and by the American government as La Cosa Nostra (LCN). The organization's name is derived from the original Mafia or Cosa nostra, the Sicilian Mafia, with "American Mafia" originally referring simply to Mafia (or Cosa nostra) groups from Sicily operating in the United States, as the organization initially emerged as an offshoot of the Sicilian Mafia (known also as Cosa nostra by its members) formed by Italian immigrants in the United States. However, the organization gradually evolved into a separate entity partially independent of the original Mafia in Sicily, and it eventually encompassed or absorbed other Italian immigrant and Italian-American gangsters and Italian-American crime groups (such as the American Camorra) active in the United States and Canada that were not of Sicilian origin. In North America, it is often colloquially referred to as the Italian Mafia or Italian Mob, though these terms may also apply to the separate yet related Sicilian Mafia or other organized crime groups in Italy or ethnic Italian crime groups in other countries. The Mafia is currently most active in the Northeastern United States, with the heaviest activity in New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, and New England, in areas such as Boston, Providence and Hartford. It also remains heavily active in Chicago and has a significant and powerful presence in other Midwestern metropolitan areas such as Kansas City, Detroit, Milwaukee, Cleveland, and St. Louis. Outside of these areas, the Mafia is also very active in Florida, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. Mafia families have previously existed to a greater extent and continue to exist to a lesser extent in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Dallas, Denver, New Orleans, Rochester, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, and Tampa. While some of the regional crime families in these areas may no longer exist to the same extent as before, descendants have continued to engage in criminal operations, while consolidation has occurred in other areas, with rackets being controlled by more powerful crime families from nearby cities.[10] At the Mafia's peak, there were at least 26 cities around the United States with Cosa Nostra families, with many more offshoots and associates in other cities. There are five main New York City Mafia families, known as the Five Families: the Gambino, Lucchese, Genovese, Bonanno and Colombo families. The Italian-American Mafia has long dominated organized crime in the United States. Each crime family has its own territory and operates independently, while nationwide coordination is overseen by the Commission, which consists of the bosses of each of the strongest families. Though the majority of the Mafia's activities are contained to the Northeastern United States and Chicago, they continue to dominate organized crime in the United States, despite the increasing numbers of other crime groups.[11][12].”

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Not paying any respect to the social norms, laws, or mores of the community around them.

Constantly breaking the law or disregarding social boundaries.

Using lies and deceptions to manipulate others for their own personal gain.

Refusing to or being extremely resistant to making long-term plans.

Refusing to or being extremely resistant to taking on responsibilities, even when necessary for a job, family, or personal well-being.

Showing irritable or aggressive behavior, even when the situation is not particularly stressful or demanding.

Not considering their own safety or the safety of those around them while they’re making decisions.

Acting brashly, or acting without any regard for the consequences of their actions.

Not feeling guilt, remorse, or a “prick of the conscience” when they’ve hurt or mistreated other people."

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What felt good last time?

What did you do that turned each other on?

What fulfills your sexual desire and makes sex better for you?

What do you need to make sex more intimate for both of you?

What do you dislike?

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Link: https://d3gujhbyl1boep.cloudfront.net/uploads%2F1574259066390-wfw6uzfnawr-b7d506e658dd6af77f3643b67f00389a%2FDirectors+UK+-+Directing+Nudity+and+Simulated+Sex+-+A+Quick+Guide+for+Screen+Directors.pdf. “I will appear in mainstream porn films that have ethical practices, reputable companies, including integrous persons. That’s how all of my other nudity will be conducted as well People should guide each h other physically and verbally and audibly during sex with respectfulness I am into positive lovers (on-screen and off-screen) of all adult ages, of all sexual orientations, of all gender identities, of all sex characteristics, of all adult walks of life, of all continents, and of all islands, (famous and non-famous.) Sexually, needs and desires and preferences of all parties involved are equally urgent and worthy of honor ability.” Antonio Myers

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“We’ve all seen lots of steamy sex scenes. Just to be clear, I’m talking about regular old movies, rather than porn.

While some said sex scenes are subtle, artsy, and shrouded in shadows, others are frantic and hilariously awkward, and still others straddle the line (pun intended) between erotic and graphic, or even unexpectedly shocking. And then there are plain old make out or kissing scenes. But regardless of the type of intimacy being portrayed on-screen, or its intended flavor, there is always a behind-the-scenes reality that actors must contend with. While some actors feel very comfortable with one another, some do not. While one actor may feel great about a given scene, another may take issue with certain parts. One actor may have problems with the way their intimate scene partner is interpreting things. And so on, and so forth. Kinda like in real life, y’know? And, as most of us hopefully know by now, no one likes to have to say, “me too.”

Enter the intimacy coach, AKA the intimacy coordinator. It’s not a job with a very long history (just yet). But the role can be understood as addressing the following question: how do you ensure the continual consent of all parties involved in a work environment where consent (or lack thereof) isn't necessarily scripted?”

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“What is Theatrical Porn?

I have long had a fascination with performance of all kinds, whether musical, sexual, literary, dance-based, comic or tragic. Amateur theatre is where I first encountered many of these aspects together and discovered the many varieties of tone any one performance may have, whether highly stylised, naturalistic, ‘over-the-top’, direct, subtle, artsy, or bawdy. I went on to study Shakespeare and train as an actor at a London drama school, working in film, theatre, and dance, before branching out into sexual media. I wanted to explore myself as a performer and how I could bring my training, and my truth, to a more explicit medium. With Thousand Faces, I want to explore the many facets of performance through a sexually explicit lens. I want to show that no one style or genre of porn, or performance, or any one medium, is inherently more ‘real’, valuable, or valid than any other.”

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“a·buse

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verb

/əˈbyo͞oz/

1.

use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.

"the judge abused his power by imposing the fines"

Similar:

misuse

misapply

misemploy

mishandle

exploit

pervert

take advantage of

2.

treat (a person or an animal) with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly.

"riders who abuse their horses should be prosecuted"

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mistreat

maltreat

ill-treat

treat badly

ill-use

misuse

handle/treat roughly

knock around

manhandle

mishandle

maul

molest

interfere with

indecently assault

sexually abuse

sexually assault

grope

assault

hit

strike

beat

injure

hurt

harm

damage

wrong

bully

persecute

oppress

torture

beat up

rough up

do over

Opposite:

look after

noun

/əˈbyo͞os/

1.

the improper use of something.

"alcohol abuse"

Similar:

misuse

misapplication

misemployment

mishandling

exploitation

perversion

2.

cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal.

"a black eye and other signs of physical abuse"

Similar:

mistreatment

maltreatment

ill treatment

ill use

misuse

rough treatment

manhandling

mishandling

molestation

interference

indecent assault

sexual abuse

sexual assault

assaulting

hitting

striking

beating

injury

hurt

harm

damage

wronging

bullying

persecution

oppression

torture

beating up

roughing up

doing over

Opposite:

care.”

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“Trauma: noun

1.

a deeply distressing or disturbing experience.

"a personal trauma like the death of a child"

2.

MEDICINE

physical injury.

"rupture of the diaphragm caused by blunt trauma"

Similar:

injury

damage

hurt

wound

wounding

sore

bruise

cut

laceration

lesion

abrasion

contusion.

Opposite:

healing.”

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“Faith as an answer

Christianity supplies the answer. We can’t. We can only have faith. This is why Christians are called “believers” rather than “knowers.” They’re really just agnostics who have decided to believe in spite of their agnosticism. The author of Hebrews describes faith as “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Heb. 11:1). Or perceived. Or defined. Paul wrote that he and other Christians walked by faith, not by sight (2 Cor. 5:7).

The question then becomes where we place our faith? In the Christian God? The Pagan gods? The universe? Or do we choose to be atheists, literally “without god(s)”? Even atheists can’t really know there isn’t a god, because that would require a definition, too. Besides, it’s very hard to prove a negative, and the Christians are quite right about this: Our human minds are incapable of knowing everything in the universe, much less comprehending it.

So, regardless of our faith — or lack thereof — we’re all agnostics when it comes right down to it.

That’s not a bad thing. It just means we’ve got a lot to learn.” It’s okay to be a wise lover, not a perfectionistic lover.

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“Content Warning: sexual assault)

Many survivors of sexual assault will experience changes or difficulties when engaging in sexual activity afterward.

When we conceptualize the ways a person is changed after sexual assault – whether big or small, temporary or permanent, and anything in between – we must consider the impact that sexual assault has on a person’s sexual self.

Sexual assault can change the way a person experiences sex. A person’s sexual desires, drive, preferences, and comfort can change in a multitude of ways after experiencing sexual violence.

We have a shared social stereotype about sex as impossible after rape. We like to think of sexual assault survivors as broken and damaged and unable to ever function “normally” in any way, especially sexually.

Well, that’s fucked up, and it’s just objectively false.

It’s true that sex is often more difficult after a sexual assault, but it’s entirely false that a survivor will not be capable of engaging in healthy sex.

That’s just hurtful rhetoric that relies too heavily on the “dirty lollipop” version of sex — that once a person loses their “virginity,” they’re worthless.

That’s not true in the case of consensual sex, and it’s really not true in the case of sexual assault.

But to experience difficulty — emotionally or physically — is an entirely real and legitimate experience, and one that is shared among many people who have experienced sexual violence of any form, and at any time.

It’s almost like the body and the mind can’t quite tell that consensual sex with a safe partner is different from the assault itself because physically, many of the actions are the same.

If someone was held down while being raped, for example, it only makes sense that being held down (even consensually) or being on the bottom (again, even consensually) could be a triggering experience.

This is one of the many effects that survivors of sexual violence experience. This can take shape physically as well as emotionally.

But please, if you experience physical pain during sexual activity, especially after an assault, please talk to a health care provider. It’s possible that the body is holding emotional trauma, but it’s also possible that the body was injured and needs care. Sometimes it feels hard to exist in a body after being assaulted, and sometimes it feels even harder to experience physical pleasure. Survivors find themselves wondering if they deserve to feel pleasure, if it’s safe to feel pleasure, how in the world they will ever be able to survive physical intimacy with another person.

These questions and fears are entirely legitimate.

And we all deserve a healthy sex life if we want one. So here are some things to keep in mind as you embark on the journey of understanding your sexuality after an assault:

You deserve goodness. You, as a human creature, deserve goodness. This is something that I know unequivocally. I know this from the depth of my being, that you, dear human, deserve goodness.

You deserve to be touched and seen and known, if that’s what your deepest heart desires.

You also deserve to be touched and seen and known on your own terms and at your own pace.

You deserve to declare the terms under which you engage in any sexual activity. I say this despite it being overwhelmingly obvious to those of us who believe in the necessity of consent (which is all of us) because I want you to know that even if you are married, even if you are in a relationship, even if you were having sex all the fucking time before your assault, even if anything, you don’t owe anyone sex.

Ever.” Compliment each other bodies and personalities poetically and erotically (sensually too.)

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