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Side Stories: Vaginal Kung Fu

By Marcus Parks, Henry Zebrowski

The Last Podcast On The Left takes an unconventional look at bizarre and unsettling stories in this episode. Prosecutors allege a man impersonated another's identity for over 30 years, ruining the victim's life. A Polish priest hosted a disturbing sex party that left a man hospitalized, leading to his resignation.

The episode also explores the practice of vaginal weightlifting, where women attempt to strengthen their pelvic floor muscles using inserted objects or weights. While some claim benefits like enhanced sexual sensation, critics caution about potential injury risks and advise moderation.

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Fake Identity Theft

Matthew Keirns impersonated William Donald Woods for over 30 years, per prosecutors. After meeting Woods at a New Mexico hot dog stand, Keirns obtained ID under Woods's name in 1990.

Keirns bought a vehicle using Woods's identity, then abandoned it, leaving Woods with legal troubles and arrest warrant. He also secured $130K in loans under Woods's name. Meanwhile, Keirns fabricated a resume as Woods to get an IT job, earning $700K over 10 years. The real Woods faced homelessness and 15 months in jail when trying to prove his identity, until DNA tests confirmed he was the real William Woods.

Polish Priest's Sex Parties

A Polish priest hosted a sex party where a man was hospitalized after an overdose of erectile dysfunction drugs. Priest Gursagors Kataśćak paid the victim €3,000 in damages but resigned from his position in 2023.

Vaginal Weightlifting

Some women practice vaginal weightlifting to strengthen pelvic floor muscles. They use yoni eggs inserted vaginally or hanging weights gripped and lifted by vaginal muscles. Proponents claim benefits like enhanced sexual sensation, treating incontinence, and postpartum recovery. But critics warn of injury risks, over-exertion, and impacts on partners. Moderation and listening to one's body is advised.

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  • Matthew Keirns impersonated William Donald Woods by obtaining Woods's identification in 1990, leading to legal troubles for Woods. Keirns used Woods's identity to secure loans and a job, while Woods faced challenges proving his true identity. The deception lasted over 30 years until DNA tests confirmed Woods's identity. Keirns's actions caused significant harm to Woods, including financial losses and legal issues.
  • Vaginal weightlifting involves using objects like yoni eggs or hanging weights to exercise and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Yoni eggs are smooth, egg-shaped stones inserted into the vagina and held in place by the vaginal muscles. Hanging weights are attached to objects that are lifted using vaginal muscles, similar to traditional weightlifting exercises for other parts of the body. This practice is believed to offer benefits such as improved pelvic health, enhanced sexual pleasure, and aid in postpartum recovery.

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Fake Identity Theft

Matthew Keirns is prosecuted for impersonating William Donald Woods for over three decades in a case of long-term identity theft, during which Keirns committed a series of frauds and left the real Woods to face serious legal and financial consequences.

Matthew Keirns steals William Donald Woods's identity for 30 years

In a stunning breach of identity, Matthew Keirns has been found guilty of using William Donald Woods's personal information to live under his name for thirty years.

Keirns works with Woods at a hot dog stand in New Mexico

Keirns and Woods's paths first crossed while both were employees at a hot dog stand in New Mexico around the year 1988.

Two years later, in 1990, Keirns obtained an ID in Woods's name and purchased a vehicle with it. After writing checks that bounced and abandoning the malfunctioning vehicle, an arrest warrant was issued for Woods. In addition to this, Keirns managed to get eight vehicle and personal loans from two different credit unions under Woods's identity.

Keirns creates a fake resume under Woods's name and gets a high-paying hospital IT job

Using Woods’s personal details, including his Social Security number and date of birth, Keirns fabricated a resume and landed a lucrative role at Iowa City Hospital’s Information Technology Department as a systems administrator. There, he garnered $700,000 over ten years.

The real Woods struggles with homelessness and stays in jail for 15 months for being himself ...

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  • When William Donald Woods tried to contest the debt and assert his true identity, he was jailed for 15 months because the authorities, at that time, did not believe his claims and considered him to be the perpetrator of the fraudulent activities committed by Matthew Keirns under his name. This misunderstanding led to Woods facin ...

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Polish Priest's Sex Parties

Priest holds sex parties at his home

A Polish priest known as Gursagors Kataśćak, the bishop of the diocese of Sosnodzia, found himself at the center of a scandal after hosting a sex party at his private residence.

Priest pumps a man with too many erectile dysfunction drugs, leading to hospitalization

During the party, a man collapsed after being given too many erectile dysfunction drugs. The type of erectile drugs, whether Viagra or others, became a subject of discussion. However, it was reported generally that an excessive amount of erectile drugs led to this incident.

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  • The priest, Gursagors Kataśćak, was the host of the sex party at his private residence where the incident occurred. He was responsible for the administration and organization of the gathering where the man collapsed due to the excessive erectile dysfunction drugs. The priest's involvement in the incident led to his payment of damages to the victim and his subsequent resignation from his position in 2023.
  • The priest, Gursagors Kataśćak, held the position of bishop in the diocese of Sosnodzia. As a bishop, he was a high-ranking official in the Catholic Church responsib ...

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Vaginal Weightlifting

Vaginal weightlifting is a practice some women engage in to strengthen their vaginal muscles, a method that has garnered attention for its unique approach and potential benefits.

Women demonstrate strengthening vaginal muscles by lifting weights

Women practicing vaginal weightlifting use different types of apparatus to engage and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Some use yoni eggs, which are inserted into the vagina, while others might use hanging weights that can be gripped and lifted by the vaginal muscles. This practice involves controlled movements and concentration, similar to other forms of muscle training.

Some use yoni eggs, others use hanging weights gripped by vaginal muscles

The tools for vaginal weightlifting vary. Yoni eggs are typically made of jade or other semi-precious stones and are believed to have originated from ancient Chinese practices. They are inserted into the vagina and held in place using the pelvic muscles. On the other hand, some prefer to use hanging weights specifically designed for vaginal lifting. These are gripped internally and lifted using the strength of the vaginal muscles. The process is gradual and typically follows a step-by-step approach to avoid injury and optimize strength building over time.

Purported benefits are sexual empowerment and health

Proponents of vaginal weightlifting claim several benefits from the practice, with sexual empowerment being a prominent one. It is believed that by strengthening the pelvic floor, women can experience enhanced sensation and sexual satisfaction. Additionally, practices like vaginal weightlifting can potentially help with issues such as incontinence and may aid in recovery post-childbirth by rehabilitating the pelvic mus ...

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  • Yoni eggs are egg-shaped objects made of jade or other stones that are inserted into the vagina to aid in vaginal weightlifting exercises. They are believed to have originated from ancient Chinese practices and are used to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles through controlled movements and concentration. The eggs are gripped internally by the vaginal muscles, providing resistance for muscle training. This practice is aimed at enhancing pelvic health, sexual empowerment, and potentially aiding in issues like incontinence and post-childbirth recovery.
  • Hanging weights for vaginal lifting involve specialized weights that are designed to be gripped internally by the vaginal muscles and lifted. This practice aims to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles through controlled movements and concentration, similar to other forms of muscle training. The weights are gradually lifted using the strength of the vaginal muscles, following a step-by-step approach to avoid injury and optimize strength building over time. Critics raise concerns about the safety and potential risks of using weights for vaginal lifting, emphasizing the importance of proper technique and moderation.
  • Safety concerns related to vaginal weightlifting revolve around the potential for injuries due to improper use of weights or overexertion. Critics highlight the importance of proper technique and gradual progression to prevent harm. Additionally, there are debat ...

Counterarguments

  • Concerns about the historical accuracy of the origins of yoni eggs, as some researchers argue that the use of yoni eggs as a wellness or spiritual practice is a modern invention rather than an ancient Chinese tradition.
  • Skepticism about the claimed benefits, noting that there is limited scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of vaginal weightlifting for sexual empowerment or health improvements.
  • The possibility that focusing on vaginal strength could perpetuate unrealistic expectations about sexual performance or body image.
  • The risk of promoting a one-size-fits-all approach to sexual health, ignoring the individual differences and needs of women.
  • Highlighting the importance of seeking medical advice before starting any new exercise regimen, especially one involving sensitive areas of the body, to ensure it is safe and appropriate for the individual's health condition.
  • Pointing out that while strengthening pelvic floor muscles can be beneficial, it is not the only or necessarily the best method for addressing issues like incontinence or post-childbirth recovery, and other treatments or exercises may be more suit ...

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