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The Pressing Problem of Male Nipples

The Pressing Problem of Male Nipples

A recent poll suggests Brits find most male toplessness 'unacceptable'

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Aug 19, 2024
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You might be unaware that male toplessness in public places was banned in most US states until the late 1930s, even at swimming pools and the beach.

To prevent the provocative sight of male nippleage inflaming the lusts of goodly Christian America when bathing, men were required to wear soggy woollen tank tops (pictured below). Or face instant arrest.

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