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Tourists can't resist a photo with an Austrian road sign.

It's safe to say that Lord Focko had no idea the village named after him would one day become a sanctuary for English-speaking sex tourists. This Austrian village attracts plenty of sophomoric humor. Read more» 7

Nutmeg in Zanzibar.

The ladies dancing in the streets at a wedding celebration here haven't had a drop of alcohol, but they look remarkably tipsy as they flirtingly parade their assets in front of a row of neighborhood men. In Africa, nutmeg isn't just for pumpkin pie. Meet "Viagra for women." Read more»

The South African government provides free condoms to battle HIV.

Urban South Africans are so saturated with safe sex messages that experts are beginning to wonder whether people are starting to block them out. Read more»

The white tiger is on the endangered species list because its genitals are said to increase virility.

All the more intriguing remedies people use to improve their sex lives, from Africa to China, India, Japan, Papua New Guinea and beyond, include, among others, conception, contraception, erection or deception. Read more» 1

During a visit to the United Kingdom in March, South African President Jacob Zuma asked the government to supply 1 billion extra condoms.

Arguably, the soccer World Cup is to the sex industry what the holiday season is to candy shops. A temporary surge of excited people feeling collectively festive, willing to pay for a bit of extra indulgence. Read more»

2010 Boston Marathon winner Robert Cheruiyot (left) and and Deriba Merga top 'Heartbreak Hill,' about 20 miles into the race.

In Iten, it sometimes seems that everyone can run the marathon in under 2 hours and 15 minutes. In Kenya running 11 minutes slower than the world record just isn't good enough. Read more»

Gay Prague flourishes by night

Globalization has changed the wage structure of the porn industry. In Eastern Europe, men are willing to do porn for a lot less. Read more»