In matters of the heart we say, "To each his own." There are, of course, exceptions. Here's a look at weird news involving love, sex and marriage.
Syrian Masturbation Madness
Are Syrians engaged in some epic monkey-spanking? One blogger's complaint that the nation's youth is overly engaged in self-satisfaction has resulted in a sort of online sexual revolution... assuming sex with one's self counts, according to Newsweek. We'll be keeping an eye out for any stories on increased blindness and hairy palms in the region.World's Worst Lovers
Stand up and take a bow, German men -- you're officially the world's worst lovers, according to a poll of 15,000 women. Don't snicker, Englishmen -- you're number two on that not-so-lusty list, according to the Telegraph. Respondents complained that German men stink, while the Brits are lazy lovers. Swedes finish too early, the Dutch are rough and Americans are, naturally, dominating... rounding out the rest of the worst.Too Sexy for my Job
Talk about too hot to handle! A female prison guard in Britain says she lost her job because she was too sexy, and has now won an unfair dismissal and sex discrimination lawsuit, according to the Mail Online.Don't Sleep With Your Spouse
A British researcher says couples who sleep together have 50 percent more nighttime disturbances than those who don't, according to the BBC. He's just no fun.More Than a Woman
A German woman who suffered a seizure now thinks she's a man, according to LiveScience. The woman, who was completely healthy before the seizure, even believes other women are turning into men.Peeping Mummy
Lincoln (Neb.) Police
Yes, that pile of towels really does have eyes and feet.Police say 45-year-old convicted sex offender Gregory Tyrrell covered himself in the towels and entered the women's locker room at a health club, according to KPTM FOX 42.
Sex Sells (But Not at Night)
Opponents of sex shops in Kansas are trying to put limits on these businesses, including hours limitations that would force them to close late at night.Crocodile Tears From Accused Murderess
Boynton Beach (Fla.) Police
Police say Dalia Dippolito tried to arrange for her husband's murder, and then cried about it to police. Her biggest mistake: Allegedly hiring an ex-cop to do the job.
Krazy Glued Lothario
Calumet County Sheriff's Office
What happens when you supposedly cheat on three women at once? One man in Wisconsin was apparently lured to a hotel room where he got stuck in an extremely sticky situation.
