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Sometimes, you just have to be cliche. With the upcoming Valentines Day holiday this week, Roo and Tugs decided to take a quick revisit to the topic of relationships and successful dating. Even if you're celebrating Singles Awareness Day or Valentines, there is something in this episode for you, courtesy of guests Amy and Hamster.  We also torture these two with THE GAME, then go through our mailbag, announce details about FurIdaho, read a special letter from Ask Papabear, and more.



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Show Notes

Special Thanks

Papabear
Amy & Steve
Orion
Shyloh
Stone Prower
Keyni
Luprand
Scoodoo
Watcher
Whitefang
Ryan Asato
Cane


Art by Ryan Asato - Thanks!
Music & Breaks

Opening theme: Fredrik Miller – Cloud Fields (Radio Mix). USA: Bandcamp, 2011. Used with permission.  (Buy a copy here – support your fellow furs!)
Listener mail segment: Eskadet – Back To Kyoto ;  from the album “Solitudes” (Lemongrassmusic, 2010) - www.lemongrassmusic.de - Used under license.
Closing: Fredrik Miller – Cloud Fields (Chill Out Mix). USA: Bandcamp, 2011. Used with permission. (Buy a copy here – support your fellow furs!)

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Next episode: Furries & The Lion King. The Lion King is a classic movie conduit which has drawn many fans into the furry fandom. What is it about this movie, exactly, which makes it so charming to so many? Roo and Tugs are on the case, finding out why this phenomenon exists, plus bringing along THE GAME and more! Not a fan of The Lion King? We still want to hear from you! Let us know which movies you find strike your heartstrings and which have influenced your involvement or interest in the fandom. Send your comments to cast@furwhatitsworth.com, send a postcard to our PO Box, or call 469-44-FURRY and let us know! We love you!

  S2 Episode 21 – Love and Fluff - Sometimes, you just have to be cliche. With the upcoming Valentines Day holiday this week, Roo and Tugs decided to take a quick revisit to the topic of relationships and successful dating. Even if you're celebrating Single

As a freshman in college, I was something along the lines of a burgeoning furry. I had passed/was passing through my phase with yiff, and was trying to find where I fell within the fandom. I checked dA almost daily, I had fun watching fursuiters at cons, and had considered suiting myself someday. The idea of fantasy and escapism sounded like fun. Even in costume at places like ren faires, I still felt more or less like myself. The idea of completely masking the human form seems to lend itself to creating a character and a full immersion shift into play acting in a way that is more difficult in partial or humanoid costuming. I had looked up tutorials on creating suits, price checked various commissioned artists, and drooled over gallery upon gallery of furries at play.

Then I met my husband. A genuine and loving man, he is everything I could ask for in a spouse. We have a very open and natural line of communication, which we pride ourselves on. When we were dating, he admitted a very long and painful history he had with yiff. As Christians, we had both felt the similar draw to the argument that yiff didn’t “count” as porn, since the subjects weren’t “real”. He was comforted to know that I had been down the same path, and we fell into a pattern of comfortable silence about the topic. We would give each other knowing looks in public whenever people mentioned the fandom (generally in a negative light), and talk about our mutual past occasionally, but otherwise fell into the comfortable assumption that the “phase” of furrydom was over in our lives.

Fast forward: An acquaintance of mine is putting together a couple of fursuits. She posts pictures of them constantly, and I admire the craftsmanship that is going into them. After rekindling my interest in suiting, I’ve spent the past few days browsing dA. I’ve hidden this surfing from my husband because I’m afraid he will equate anything furry with yiff, and think that I’m slipping into old habits again. How should I bring up the topic to him? Is there an easy way to explain that not all furries are into yiff?

Note: Please no comments on the negative attitude towards yiff. This is a personal and religious preference, and I am doing nothing to change the actions of others.

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Dear Papabear,

I need a little help; honestly I don't know I should start, so I'll try it.

I just started a new relationship some months ago (9 months exactly) my mate is kind and funny, he always knows how to make me laugh when I have a bad day. We've been sharing so many things and trust each other but recently he has been asking me for sex, I've been telling him "maybe next time" "I'm not ready" and stuff like that.

The reason? well, there's something I've been keeping as a secret from him and even from my best friend; it's embarrassing for me to say it but since I've been reading some of the letters published here, I guess I shouldn’t feel that way because you sound like a kind bear who always help other furries in need.

I'll say it and hope this won't sound strange or make readers feel uncomfortable: I have two vaginas, that's right, you read it well. Even though it's not a risk for my health, this condition makes me feel like a freak and makes me think that I will never have a normal sexual life. Honestly, I don't know how I'm supposed to tell my mate this or even if I should tell him.

I'm so desperate because I'm afraid that if I don't tell him I'll lose him or if I tell him I'll lose him anyway.

Mare

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Dear Mare,

What you have is a condition called “uterus didelphys.” It is, obviously, something you are born with in which you have two vaginas, two uteruses, and two of all the other reproductive organs a female normally has. There are other women out there like you, and though the condition isn’t common, there are quite a few cases of it.

In your form submission, you mention you are 36 years old. I would hope that, by this time, you have seen a gynecologist and talked to your doctor about your condition. Women with uterus didelphys can sometimes suffer from menstrual pain and sometimes have trouble with pregnancy (a C-section is usually needed when the baby is brought to term), but this is not always the case. Often, women can have normal, healthy lives.

That you have waited so long before having a serious relationship with a man to the point you are considering sex tells Papabear how extremely uncomfortable you are with this. People are often uncomfortable whenever they feel “different” from the norm. But there ARE people out there just like you. In fact, here is a good website for you to meet them and get more information: http://uterusdidelphys.webs.com/.

Now, about your boyfriend. First of all, you should never allow yourself to be pressured to have sex when you don’t want it. However, if you WANT to have sex with this man, you should not let your condition keep you from having a satisfying sex life. You can approach this two ways: 1) Don’t tell him and just go to bed with him. Chances are he will be so excited he won’t even notice you have two vaginas, though he might briefly wonder why your parts feel a bit different (let’s face it, men are pigs when it comes to sex, LOL—I can say that, because I am one); 2) You can tell him from the get-go about your condition. Tell him that you can have sex like any other woman, it’s just that your parts are a bit different—there is actually a chance that this guy will think it’s pretty cool—just being frank here.

If your boyfriend is a good person, he will stay with you no matter what because he loves you. If he leaves you because of this issue, then he is not good boyfriend material anyway. A good mate is a loyal and loving mate. Never let fear make the decisions for you. Be who you are; love with all your heart; love fearlessly.

You have nothing to be ashamed of. This is part of who you are and, bearing in mind the possible medical side effects you might have (sometimes women with uterus didelphys have problems with miscarriages), you can have a good and healthy life. You’re in your thirties; it is way past time for you to come to terms with it and try and enjoy the life you have been given.

Good luck!

Papabear

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Author: Fred Despite the implication on Flayrah, Los Angeles is not the only city to have festivals of animation with anthropomorphic stars. On February 28th through March 24th, the 16th Annual New York International Children’s Film Festival will play at seven different locations in NYC. The Festival will screen 100 different films (some live-action), and [...]

(This is my first post to reddit, so be gentle.) Hey, so ever since I switched from Xbox Live well over a year ago to PC gaming, I've had trouble finding any sort of community. A few odd friends here and there, but more often than not I'm stuck playing with random people, or alone. Not sure why it's so different on the pc, but it just seems harder to get into a regular group of people who will jump into games together. Only reason I posted it here is because it would also be nice to have like-minded friends to game with. Anyone?

TL;DR: Bored, lonely, want friends.

EDIT: Wow, so many replies. I think I got to everyone, but otherwise feel free to just look up Zahnan on Steam. I should be the only one. ^ ^

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Ever felt like you belonged somewhere else? Or maybe you wanted to be someone different, and you act like someone else. We admit the furry fandom is a form of escapism, sometimes needed in the chaos of life, but is there ever a time you felt like you were losing track of who you really were?

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WagzTail Podcast 2.0 Episode 49
Runtime: 30m
Cast: CrimsonX, Direlda, Levi, Wolfin
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Episode 49 - Ever felt like you belonged somewhere else? Or maybe you wanted to be someone different, and you act like someone else. We admit the furry fandom is a form of escapism, sometimes needed in the chaos of life,

Author: Patch Packrat The Rumpus, a blog aimed at the challenging side of pop culture, brings up Furry Fandom’s most divisive topic in Oh So Furry: The Rumpus Interview with Kilcodo. Rumpus: Are cartoons sexy? Are animals sexy? Or are both of those statements irrelevant? Is it more the re-imaging idea? Kilcodo: It depends on [...]

We recently stumbled across the works of Celeste M. Bath and Rael Bayellis. They’ve both worked on several stories of adult fantasy adventure (emphasis on adult), several of which fall into the “furry” category, and now they’ve begun to collaborate as well. One of there most recent works is Randi: A Shadowcats Story.  Here’s the plot: “Randall was a very ambitious and powerful combat mage. When he found out about the Shadowcats he hatched a plan to make himself more powerful.  Unfortunately for him it didn’t work.  After having his brains scrambled and then his body changed after almost being killed, Randall is now Randi and owned by one of the more powerful Shadowcats in the Kingdom. Randi finds she enjoys life mated to the big sexy beast, and while she is now the most powerful mage in the Kingdom and both her and her mate are involved in Royal politics and intrigue, she finds her ambitions have changed…” The novel is available as an e-book, both at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

image c. 2013 Celeste M. Bath & Rael Bayellis

Author: Higgs Raccoon M.C.A. Hogarth is a furry artist and writer whose works have appeared in several publications. A guest of honor at Midwest FurFest 2003 and 2009, her short story In the Line of Duty was the winner of the 2003 Ursa Major Award for Best Anthropomorphic Short Fiction. Recently, Hogarth’s e-novel Spots the [...]

So it’s finally here ep. 5 with a new look and hope it came out well for all you furries to enjoy!

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Another episode where Fayroe messes– wait, oh my god.

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News:

Anthro dog and fox feature in ‘The ABCs of Death’ Posted by Higgs Raccoon

 

Questions from the Chat

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Emails:

• Tsukai – “I wana beh Popufur!”
• Anthro Tiger – “My previous message”
• GhostWritter74 – “Offensive porn?”
• NewFoundland Fur – “(no subject)”
• Klyvy – “HI again”
• Seth McCloud – “Strange and Complicated: Need Help!!!!!”
• Anon – “how to howl”

Another episode where Fayroe messes– wait, oh my god. ????

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News:

Anthro dog and fox feature in ‘The ABCs of Death’ Posted by Higgs Raccoon

 

Questions from the Chat

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Emails:

• Tsukai – “I wana beh Popufur!”
• Anthro Tiger – “My previous message”
• GhostWritter74 – “Offensive porn?”
• NewFoundland Fur – “(no subject)”
• Klyvy – “HI again”
• Seth McCloud – “Strange and Complicated: Need Help!!!!!”
• Anon – “how to howl”

FC-114 Meth Helps You Breathe - Another episode where Fayroe messes-- wait, oh my god. :D

Another episode where Fayroe messes– wait, oh my god. :D

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News:

Anthro dog and fox feature in ‘The ABCs of Death’ Posted by Higgs Raccoon

 

Questions from the Chat

:3

 

Emails:

• Tsukai – “I wana beh Popufur!”
• Anthro Tiger – “My previous message”
• GhostWritter74 – “Offensive porn?”
• NewFoundland Fur – “(no subject)”
• Klyvy – “HI again”
• Seth McCloud – “Strange and Complicated: Need Help!!!!!”
• Anon – “how to howl”

FC-114 Meth Helps You Breathe - Another episode where Fayroe messes-- wait, oh my god. :D

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Hey, Papa Bear.

Been an entire month since the episode with my Mom... And I'm glad to say that THAT particular problem is solved... But now I have another for you:

My mother and sister are dead-set against me going to Pennsylvania, and wish they could stop me, but know that they can't. 

They are attempting to guilt-trip me into staying here... It just tears my heart to pieces every time they berate me about my choice. They never raise their voices when they talk "with" me (One-sided bloody conversations where I'm too scared to say anything...), but nevertheless, I am wearing thin.

I am turning 18 on March Second. The end of my school year is set in June, and I plan on moving out and getting a plane ticket to PA no more than two weeks after school lets out. 

I'm hunting desperately for a job to supplement my poor savings, and I will gain control of my USAA bank accounts when I turn 18, so my mother can't lord THAT over me.

My friend, Who I'll call Quinn here, is willing to give me a place to stay until I'm comfortable enough to be on my own. He is going to help me get a job as well...

What I'm trying to say is... I'm moving to Pennsylvania, to Quinn, no matter what, but... My heart tears in two at the thought of losing the support of my family, where ever I may go... I don't know how to keep my family connection alive, If they won't even listen to my side of the story, if they won't even TRY to see things from my view... Trust me, I've tried...

Drake Wolfe.

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Dear Drake,

I don’t understand. You say in one breath that you are worried about losing your family support, and in the next you say they won’t listen to you no matter how much you try. To me, that sounds like they don’t support you, so what are you afraid of?

Even if they did support you, it is perfectly possible to maintain a relationship with the family when you are away. My mother and I were very close when she was in California and I was in Michigan; now we’re both in the same state, but I still only see her about once a month, yet she is the biggest supporter in my life.

Sounds like you have a plan. Finish school; gain control of your life; move to Pennsylvania. You’ll be fine.

Good luck!

Papabear