The jig is up. Belle de Jour, the former prostitute behind the popular column "Diary of a London Call Girl" and TV series "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" is really British research scientist Dr. Brooke Magnanti, 34. Dr. Magnanti gave the oldest reason for turning to the oldest profession -- to pay for her PhD.  Lemondrop: Text Message Analysis Leads to PhD

She came forward now allegedly out of fear that an ex-boyfriend might out her. Not even her literary agent knew who she really was.

"It was time. I've felt so much guardedness and paranoia about remaining anonymous recently," … Read More

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A new study reveals that women's weight is directly related to what stage their relationship is in. Daily Mail.

Forgiveness and reconciliation is an integral part of any loving relationship. ReviewJournal.com.

Daily dose of romance: high school sweethearts were engaged but broke up before college; 20 years later they reunited and married. Awww. The Arizona Republic.

Intimacy includes tenderness, love and friendship not just physical closeness.  Fort Wayne Journal Gazette.

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A house divided, literally: a divorcing Cambodian couple resoved the who gets what debate by splitting their house in half. (IOL.) Amazing picture here.

A Florida man shot himself after his girlfriend refused to have sex with him. AP.

According to a study, 66% of South Africans orgasm during sex, while only 24% of Chinese people do. Also (shocking news ahead) foreplay make a woman's climaxes better. Fox News.

"Fumbling Man-Children" explained: Women hesitate … Read More

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The world's fattest man is getting married next month. USA Today.

Extramarital affairs can kill you! The stress can lead to a migraine, which can cause an aneurysm. Express India.

Singles in Israel are looking for mates in supermarkets.  The Jerusalem Post.

School officials in Van Zandt, Texas have banned three high school baton twirlers from performing at upcoming events because their routine to Katy Perry's "I Kissed A Girl" violated the school's code of conduct. Lemondrop.

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In China breaking up is expensive: when a couple calls it quits women sometimes ask for "parting fees"—money for emotional compensation. Via Forbes.

When male and female politicians debate, they take on the communications stereotypes of the other gender. Does this happen when you fight with your husband? Via Science Daily.

A 26-year-old teacher who had sex with a 12-year old student will go to jail for six years. The judge decided she wasn't a sexual predator (she had the maturity level of a junior high schooler) and sentenced her for absconding with the youth … Read More