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message 1: by Jai (new)

Jai M {Cat Crazy Dragon } Sorry, but any woman who lets her hormones make her decisions for her, is not a badass, and doesn't have any where near enough wits!
Way too many of these stories contain women who 'just can't say no', who can't control their choices or actions, their 'bodies just slaves when he touches, kisses, calls' to them...
No, No, No!
A badass is someone who makes their own rules, who decides when, how, why, they want sex, or even simply a kiss.
They aren't perfect, they make mistakes (especially drunk), they stumble, get scared, say and do dumb shit! But, they DO NOT, passionately kiss a guy their pissed, disgusted, or just opposed to.
They DO, kick him in the balls, shove him, tell him where else he can shove his tongue (and other anatomy), and generally stand up for their right to choose, despite any hormonal reaction!
Just cause a guy is sexy, hot, whatever! Doesn't give him rights, doesn't negate a badass girls intelligence or simple stubbornness.
Sadly disappointing.


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