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Volume 26 - Number 7 - Feb. 13, 2003

The Sex Issue
Photos by Leif Zurmuhlen

Start Me Up
By Kathryn Lurie

You can’t drive a cold car without warming up the engine, so . . .

You Can Get Anything You Want
By John Rodat

The Internet outing of peculiar sexual practices calls into question the validity of vanilla

Art of the Deal
By Kate Sipher

Reading the signs of the subtle, maddening give-and-take that is dating

Ladies, Gather ’Round the Vibrator
By Tanya Leet

The Tupperware of the 21st century: sex-toy parties for women

At Any Age
By Barbara Price

Just because you’re eligible for the senior discount doesn’t mean you have to discount your sex life

The Imperial Itch
By Glenn Weiser

In olden days, absolute power permitted rulers to indulge their infinite lusts

Survey Says

Results of the Metroland Sex Survey

It Could Be Worse
By Travis Durfee

Gay and lesbian advocates who endorsed Pataki gamely defend his proposed cuts to gay and lesbian services

How to Lose an Ally in 10 Days
By Jim Lobe

Will Bush’s intransigence on war hasten a
disintegration of NATO?

Myth America
By John Rodat

Savage Love
By Dan Savage

If Dan Savage won't answer your weird, disgusting, perverted, embarrassing questions about sex, perhaps you'd best keep them to yourself.

2003 Bridal Guide

Don't fret about where to find your perfect wedding dress, how to plan the wedding of your dreams. Our bridal guide is filled with tips that will help you have the perfect wedding.

2002 Local Music Guide

Bands, clubs, recording studios, radio stations: Your comprehensive guide to the Capital Region's thriving music scene.

2002 Fall/Winter Dining Guide

A comprehensive, descriptive guide to Capital Region restaurants. A must for residents and visitors who love to dine out.

2002 Survival Guide and Student Handbook

New to the region? Find out where to get your books, your beer, your bowling—you name it.

Best Of the Capital Region 2002

From pizza to politicians, from gift stores to guitarists, from sushi to ski areas: We've combed the region to find the best that's out there.

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