The Science Behind the Song

Headline: Premature Ejaculation May Be A Genetic Disorder

FTA: In an earlier study, researchers in The Netherlands linked premature ejaculation to a gene for serotonin regulation in a group of two hundred men. The new data from Finland independently show a genetic link to premature ejaculation in a much larger group, and rule out environmental factors.

Saddlebacking Defined!

I’m a devoted Dan Savage Sex Column reader over at the Village Voice. A month ago Dan answered this question…

Dear Dan: Is "saddleback" a sex act? If not, can you define it as one? Or if it is, can you popularize it? Each time I hear about Rick Warren, I can't get past the name of his church. - Jeffy Lube

Stephen Colbert joked on his show that "saddleback" was a sex act, but he didn't define it. So I guess we'll have to. Suggested definitions can be sent to saddleback@savagelove.net.

http://www.villagevoice.com/2008-12-31/columns/is-saddleback-a-sex-act/

He published a few of his favorite answers on January 13th. Click on the link below if you want to read them…and yes you might be offended. I personally voted for #4.

http://www.villagevoice.com/2009-01-14/columns/savage-love-saddleback-is-the-new-santorum/

And finally, on Tuesday, January 27th, Dan defined the term (and why it’s a ridiculous idea and dangerous act) here…

http://www.villagevoice.com/2009-01-28/columns/why-do-men-wear-socks-in-porn-plus-saddlebacking-defined/2

AND gave it a website!

http://saddlebacking.com/

I think this man is brilliant, and I am going to try and use this word whenever I can.