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Today I learned about the "village homosexual" in Tahitian culture who is always available when there are no women. (lemmy.ml)
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@todayilearned Today I learned about the "village homosexual" in Tahitian culture who is always available when there are no women.

Screenshot is from David Gilmore's* "Manhood in the Making".

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* No, not that David Gilmore.

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[-] Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 2 weeks ago

even that sentiment doesn't make sense for animals without culture, why would they care if someone else isn't making babies? that sounds great, more resources for my babies!

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