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Rick Santorum said that sex between married couples (you have to be married to have sex, silly) should only be for procreation. The politician has fathered eight children, which means that if the poor sap practices what he preaches, he probably hasn't done the nasty much more than eight times...

By Melissa Fossum

October 11, 2012

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Rick Santorum said that sex between married couples (you have to be married to have sex, silly) should only be for procreation. The politician has fathered eight children, which means that if the poor sap practices what he preaches, he probably hasn't done the nasty much more than eight times.

Contrary to Santorum's creepy, puritanical stance, sex is fun and it’s not just for baby makin’ hubbies and wives. The Fetish Ball embraces the bedroom's freakier side with a titillating balance of naughty and nice, as burlesque performances and flesh suspensions take place under the same roof. The carnal fête will also feature live music, an erotic punk fashion show, and a live demonstration of S&M adventures.

Sat., Oct. 13, 8 p.m., 2012

Melissa Fossum

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