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An affair should be, I assume, a combination physics of fucking. good Doctor puts it, “The affair partner of lurid lust, scintillating sex, frenzied Trawl the internet and you will find list is simply a construct, a made-up image fantasy, and riotous risk. The pulsing of upon list detailing why people engage in someone, they imagine, who will meet their the typically in and out experience, with affairs. As an academic I am minded to every need.” secrecy secured by perhaps a preference trust source data rather than salacious for a backdoor entry, requires an energy sentiment, but there is, I assume, always a Secondly, an affair is a convenient that needs a ready supply of literally and place for the latter, especially once you have mechanism for gaining outward metaphorically fucking fuel. So, what are engaged in an affair. I also prefer concise endorsement of attractiveness and sexual the best sources of immediate power for lists – if you like, a wham bam thank you prowess, especially if you are advancing the prolonged periods of physical passion? ma’am synopsis. Doctor R. Scott Gornto, in years. Every morning, whilst looking What ingredients will complement the therapist, writer, and relationship guru, at my Kojak profile, I regularly utter the comings and goings whilst simultaneously contends that there are three main reasons immortal line, “Who loves ya, baby?” But supporting the stiffness of the endeavor? for engaging in an affair and, after fifteen what if this self-proclamation isn’t enough? What is the calorific value of a climax? years in the field with the sun no doubt on As the guru doc speculates, “Who doesn’t There was only one place to start my his back, who am I to disagree. Primarily, like someone telling them they look or investigation – with the psychology and the fantasy of it all is compelling. As the smell good, or confirming that another 52 AUGUST 2022

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person is attracted to them? Who doesn’t many calories are ultimately burned off, that all sweetmeats have a distinct odor. like to feel that someone values them? but Doctor Olga Adereyko makes some According to foodie and nutritional nut Again, many individuals that have an affair important observations. For example Dana Leigh Smith you had better pack are not “falling in love” with the other foreplay. Her pillow talk is convincing, away the following six erotic essentials: person; they are “falling in love” with this “The longer you stay engaged in physical new, wonderful image of themselves an activity and maintain an elevated heart Spinach – Increases blood flow to the image that’s receiving praise and external rate, the more calories you’ll gobble up.” erogenous zones. Nature’s own Viagra. No validation.” She also concludes that different sexual wonder Olive Oyl always had a smile on Finally, you can get addicted to falling in positions (there are more than one?) her face when semen boyfriend Popeye love. In the words of Robert Palmer “It’s can be a fundamental fucking factor. popped his can. closer to the truth to say you can’t get “Incorporate some physically ambitious Green tea – Swimming with catechins that enough, You know you’re gonna have to sexual positions, such as woman-astride accelerate blood flow the ideal hot drink face it, you’re addicted to love.” or reverse cowgirl. These offer your thighs to keep the fires burning. a good workout, especially after several As the good doctor concludes, “an minutes of using your quads to move Red wine – A proven libido lubricant individual can get hooked not on the up and down. Bump up the intensity by that will also calm the nerves, especially person, but on the feeling,” caused by the straddling your partner while standing if your partner removes a large butternut tsunami of pleasure chemicals – dopamine, instead of kneeling or sitting. They can lay squash and lube from their holdall halfway adrenaline, and serotonin – released when down on an ottoman or workout bench through your tryst. they’re with that person. as you stand over them and control the rhythm of movement in and out. This Fatty fish Omega-3 fatty acids help Turning to the physical side, according to mimics a squatting exercise and works your heart rhythm and boost dopamine a 2005 empirical study a typical shagging your quads, hammies, and glutes.” levels in the brain causing atmospheric session lasts between thirty-three seconds Not wishing to challenge her clinical arousal. and forty-four minutes, with the average research, but I would balk at using an hump lasting a little under five-and-a-half ottoman since the only person I know Steak or burgers – The need for iron minutes. Furthermore, in a latter study who has one of these is my mum’s isn’t just for the man. Its rapid absorption a sample group of sex therapists were seventy-plus neighbor Barbara – but that’s into the bloodstream gives you the energy asked to draw up a libido league table. In a another story! to keep on going and going and going nutshell, they came (not necessarily at the some more. Eating meat has never been same time) to the following conclusions: As a general rule of thumb Doctor more important in more ways than you Uchenna Ossai, a pelvic health physical may think. • lasting under three minutes warrants therapist and condoms sex educator (what clinical concern a business card she must have) concluded Dark chocolate – The fabulous • lasting three to seven minutes is that the typical male burns off around flavonoids inside dark chocolate reduce “adequate” four calories a minute, whilst the regular stress levels and relax blood vessels; but • lasting seven to thirteen minutes is female expands around three when they beware, brown stains on the linen is never “desirable” climax. The thirty-three and third uplift a good look. • lasting ten to thirty minutes is “too long” for us men is down to bragging about it afterward on social media, farting and So, there you have it – the ultimate These explicit excerpts made me reflect scratching our balls. guide to nosh and nookie. – firstly, I was glad that my own prowess was on the continuum (including turning Getting to the crux of fuelling those But be careful. If your partner adds the lights off and removing my clothes) clandestine fucks, what should you the above foodstuffs to the weekly shop and secondly, how the fuck do I become a consume to help replace those spent for their weekend away with ‘friends,’ it researcher on these trials? calories and cover your tracks? Remember isn’t necessarily proof that they are having Of course, duration will determine how an affair; however, if they bundle this up with a self-build ottoman it’s pretty damn conclusive! Happy shagging! 54 AUGUST 2022

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Having often reflected upon my own “the majority of women (happily for Freedom Award and the face of the 2022 sense of Britishness I must confess them) are not very much troubled by German Fetish Ball. Eva’s professional that I am still wholly confused as to sexual feelings of any kind,” probably career has also spanned the industries why, on the one hand, we appear to representing the general flawed attitude of strategic development, ethnographic have had such an influence on the rest of the time to our natural sexual urges research, sustainable design, social of the world yet, on the other, have and desires. work, production, and performance art. in my humble opinion excruciatingly maintained a set of values that hark back Many of us Brits have found it --- to the Victorian era; let me qualify this difficult to break these chains of sexual observation. subjugation, although our humor Eva, please tell me a little about continues to mock our unease at any your early life, since I am guessing The English language is the global sexual activity that requires the light it’s unlikely that becoming an dialect of business with 1.75 billion to be left on or have more than two international dominatrix was a people able to speak it to a useful level, adults in the same room. We remain the career choice at school? A glorious according to the Harvard Business outright champions of vulgar talk where smile immediately erupted across Eva’s Review. That’s nearly a quarter of the our reproductive organs and those that face. What had I said that was so funny? world’s population. In our infamous are only bared within the confines of But it wasn’t any of my doing – more of history, we have occupied umpteen the loo provide a tapestry of mirth and a cathartic release from my charming countries, and at its height the British innuendo. I challenge any nation to plus one. “How wonderful it would be Empire was the biggest territory construct a funnier fart, fanny, or fuck if schools were more versed in speaking ever, stretching across a tad under joke than us! about sexuality!” I couldn’t argue with twenty-five percent of the earth’s total that, although following my crayon- landmass. So, one could deduce that It is therefore my duty to push the eating days in primary school, my sex our Indigenous population would be boundaries for all inhabitants of the education lessons in the more grown- pretty cosmopolitan and broad-minded United Kingdom in order that we can up world of junior education were, as I towards all manner of cultural curiosities enjoy the sunlit uplands of erotica (and recall, littered with sniggers and swathes and ways of life, especially those of a for my British readers this isn’t a town in of juvenile awkwardness. sexual nature. But I hate to disappoint Essex). And what better companion to those of you originating outside of these join me on this campaign than award- “I grew up across Asia, Australia, and peculiar isles by categorically affirming winning international dominatrix Eva Europe. I think all that change widened that we aren’t! We still haven’t figured Oh. my mind to possibility, which landed out a chilled attitude towards sex, even me in many industries until I found the though some would argue that during However, it wouldn’t be British one that currently sticks sex work our colonial days we fucked many to jump straight in without an in professional domination and fetish. nations over, and as I write we are doing introduction, from the safety of my It’s been with me the longest over a the same to ourselves as we negotiate lectern, and without acknowledging decade now whilst other choices have a regressive regime of marginalizing my own position on the continuum of entertained me for shorter periods of ourselves from our near neighbors. carnal activity. In a nutshell, the British time.” Perhaps Eva had unwittingly scale commences at “behave!” to “are identified a source of the British The Victorian era is blamed for much you sure no one can hear us?” to vanilla, discomfort with pleasures of the flesh of this warped mindset, although to be then often into territory we can only in that our island mentality, enhanced fair to Queen Victoria she often wrote ever fantasize about. Personally, I guess by our visions of yesteryear grandeur saucy lines in her personal journal about I am Viscount Vanilla with a little extra on the global stage, had conditioned her husband Prince Albert, whose name topping; also, I don’t like the cold or us to the order of things rather than has become immortalized as a penis pain. to experimentation. Certainly, Eva’s piercing. During her reign, gynecologist upbringing had been instrumental. 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typically British was that? Mayrhofen ultimate destiny? “I was frustrated first permanent position cropped up, was where the boy became a man. As with strategic consulting for Fortune I realized that a definite change was for kink, I think Julie allowed me to kiss 500 companies who were more needed.” her below the neckline, although to be concerned with manipulating the Blimey, I recall being frustrated in my fair it was all a bit of a blur. The cup of masses for profit than taking wellbeing first job, but I only ever summoned tea afterward was very refreshing. into account. I used to do contract- the courage to ask Mr. Purdy for a new based jobs and thankfully that naïve office chair. I pushed Eva further. What was the trigger point that realization didn’t have time to set in. propelled you towards your When the probation period at my “That’s when the suggestion of a previous partner cropped up. He AUGUST 2022 59

jokingly mentioned that my assertive “The only exception to this are finalists in descend upon Berlin.” communication style would be of benefit the Striptease categories, who are entitled It all sounded very jovial and if there to becoming a dominatrix. I Googled it and bring a friend to the Ceremony for free to now here I am.” help them dress.” was a buffet I was definitely interested. Eva picked up on my obvious enthusiasm and Eva’s swift pragmatism reminded me Eva added, “But looking at previous candidly said, “Email them for your pass!” of one of my earliest journeys into the land winners it seems that there is a commonality With Eva now on my contact list I guess the of Google; I got more than I bargained for of empathy, self-determination, and opportunity is just a click away. when searching “Egyptian mummies,” innovation.” whilst supporting my daughter with a school What does a dominatrix offer and project. Having said that, Farida from Cairo The German fetish ball sounds are there limits? Eva, ever matter of fact, was a stunner. intriguing – what goes on and can I get explained, “A dominatrix offers a service for a press pass for next year’s event? a set period of time that indulges the client What skill set did you have to Eva explained, “The German Fetish Ball in fetish and kink play and fantasy. The demonstrate to achieve the status of is an international coming together of the dominatrix creates an experience, and each ‘Sex Worker of the Year’? “I’m not exactly world’s fetishists. I would say that it’s a latex- will have their own set of limits that could sure what guidelines the jury of Sexual heavy crowd and I always adore seeing what include the refusal of specific services that Freedom Awards abides by for this specific people are wearing across the course of the they won’t be interested in offering.” As an category.” However, Eva did signpost me to week’s parties, gatherings, and conventions. educationalist, I concluded it was very much the awards procedure page which, amongst There is a play-heavy evening at Kit Kat like an adult learning contract based on other regulations, proclaimed that friends of during the week, but it is mostly a chance needs, fears, and expectations. Remember nominees would have to pay the full ticket for international kink professionals and that I’m not up for the cold or pain. Other price, with one important concession – regional enthusiasts to dance, laugh, and than that, I would even be prepared to take

determine what swims in people’s repressed soul – could argue with depths upon initial sight.” Now that statement? there was an intriguing prospect – how deep is my sexual curiosity? Since I am British with And maybe having an experienced decades of sexual repression guide would be of immense ingrained within my DNA practical benefit. The thought what would you offer me as of plumbing the depths of my an entry-level session? “I enjoy own fantasies was an uplifting seeing how people react to me experience in more ways than one. during the initial approach it tells What’s the strangest request you me the most about where they may have ever had – and did you agree like to explore or of what they to it? My obvious desire f vicarious are afraid. My personality is more titillation was parried by Eva who self-assured and assertive. Often, wasn’t in the mood for offering up a it’s more than most people come cheap thrill. Ever the consummate across so meeting me usually professional she replied, “When it opens up a lot. That said, when I comes to specific kinks, I don’t find do indulge those new to kink, I may anything strange. I do find it most simply take them into some light puzzling and rather unfortunate bondage and tease-edged torture when people run from their as I talk about their reasons for desires.” And who – other than a being in front of me.” my socks off. that included a massive red I was in Sydney three dungeon, a smaller colder brass dungeon, a pink sissy years ago but didn’t come bedroom, a mirrored cross- across Salon Kitty. Please tell dressing room, and more. me more about this center of It was home to so many excellence. legendary Mistresses who still work independently “Salon Kitty’s had been today. Being around them around for decades, but I was was an honor and taught me a part of the final generation. so much.” They closed about two years into my career, which was For obvious reasons, I sad but what the owners wouldn’t be checking out any were looking for and a brass dungeons in the near good propulsion for my future. independence.” Do you offer your services “From memory, Salon to both sexes and, if so, Kitty’s had two separate generally who are the locations. They started in most adventurous? The King’s Cross and moved inclusiveness was reassuring, to Redfern, Sydney under “All genders are welcome, different management. When and the adventure lies in the I was there, Head Mistress openness and curiosity of Amanda was in charge. the individual’s personality. There were multiple rooms It’s not possible to exactly with different themes to service different scenarios AUGUST 2022 61

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This narrative was extremely comforting, for a moment before concluding, “And death, and grief where my character has but where I’m concerned nipple clamps the rituals and iconography of both discovered that she enjoys relishing in need to be warmed first. religion and BDSM have a lot to show the toying of men experiencing grief. us about how to inject meaning into our She moves from funeral to funeral In your opinion which nations have life experiences. Different yet similar.” discovering her prey and lures them the healthiest attitudes towards I found myself nodding, although not back.” This production sounded dark, your sexual expressions? quite grasping why, since both spheres although the only way to judge was to Eva’s disclosure came as a complete seemed light years apart. watch it. Eva added, “You may email the surprise, “I actually have the most fun wondrous director Ellen Pearson for an playing with my community in London. You created the world’s first BDSM audition.” I understand that it is not an indicator slave training platform – how does of the average but their raging this work? “youwillpleaseme.com is my In terms of sexual education, if debauchery is what I enjoy most.” It online play space where submissives can you could have one wish granted made me feel immensely proud that learn how I enjoy being served through what would it be? “That everyone in there are some decadent Brits in the the world receives it, starting with the midst of the mundane. My glorious online courses involving daily tasks. It’s understanding that they have sexuality guest continued to gush, “In terms quite simple and anyone can sign up, and that it is individual, not static, and of healthily speaking about sexuality anytime, anywhere, and engage with me. belongs in aconsensual conversation. I and giving themselves time to explore They get to learn about me and how I think that if things were so openly on their own, I might say that some cities practice BDSM, and in turn, they will the table for everyone, we could have in Northern Europe may rank higher learn about their own submission, whilst a constructive dialogue that would be but overall I still feel that there is a long indulging in play and getting closer to me more beneficial than repression.” And way to go.” following each task.” who could argue with that wonderful logic? And conversely, which are more Your first film ‘Grief Encounter’ inhibited? “I feel most restricted premiered on Erika Lust’s XConfessions As I brought things to a close I overall in Asia, Africa, and the Middle channel in 2022.  reflected upon my own inhibitions, East; also, as a dominant woman in born out of the nudge-nudge, wink- southern Europe and South America.” Tell me a little about the plot wink culture that my British upbringing (without giving the game away) and had forced upon me, and I wondered During your monthly Instagram when can I audition for the sequel? how different things may have been if live chats, you have covered some “I regularly spoke with writer Kitty Drake the exploration of all things intimate, varied terrain including BDSM over three years and ‘Grief Encounter’ stimulating, and pleasurable had (bondage, domination, sadism, and is what emerged. It is a film about sex, mirrored my natural ability to moan – a masochism) and religion.  compulsory trait in this corner of the world. The complete yin and yang. As Could you tell me more about superstar rocker Robbie Williams – born this particular conversation? Eva and bred in Stoke on Trent, England adopted a more reflective mood, “This wisely said, “The thing about drugs and conversation has definitely evolved sex is that you lose all your inhibitions. since that original question and answer I’ve had sex in trains, planes, wine bars... session, but essentially there could be and quite a few car parks!” Although I some parallels drawn from both.” can claim two of those outcomes, why would the others necessarily have to be “Considering why people are sparked by the use of narcotics? I envied drawn to religion or BDSM, be it by Eva, yet instinctively knew that the key to direction, community, or purpose and the hitherto darker side was now only a how they gain from it be it ritual, call away. sacrifice, aesthetic, iconography and the rules that it creates. It’s not a small ---- conversation! But it’s a fun one to indulge in. People seek similar purpose All photographs are reproduced with the kind feelings of safety and belonging, no permission of Eva Oh. matter the object of focus.” Eva paused AUGUST 2022 63

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Such an absolute honor to have you on What are some of your favorite outdoor FHM! What are your plans for the rest of activities? I love to run outside with my music the year? What a thrilling experience to be in in my ears. I love my hikes in the wilderness FHM! I spend my days shooting content for my with my husband and dog. Being nude at any websites and connecting with my fans. I have warm beach, anywhere! some really exciting and sexy videos coming out soon. I have and will continue to put in the 3 ultimate deal breakers when it comes to work to make the best content I can for my men? Bad breath, bad teeth and dishonesty. fans. What are you most looking forward to Never have I ever… Well, before I became this year? This year has really been great fun an adult actress, that would have been a long for me so far, and the rest of the year looks to list! Now, it’s a bit shorter, hehe. I still need to be even better. I have been fortunate to work join the Mile High Club, and go to Australia for with some amazing people and create awesome a long holiday. Maybe I should check those 2 content. Producing my videos and posing “Nevers” off my list soon? for photos for my fans is a passion of mine; growing my company, Yummygirl is my main Top 3 myth busters when it comes to personal goal. I hope that my creative efforts models? We think we are hot. We are really continue to please. just like every other girl. I am shy, really, and people can perceive quiet for ‘stuck up’, but Top 3 best moments of your career? As I am very down to earth. We think we are a young athlete, I focused on volleyball, and skinny. We may be thin, but we see ourselves I received D-1 Scholarship to the University like most people do…with a focus on our flaws. of Southern California for Volleyball. For my It’s too bad, because we should be nicer to honeymoon, I raced and finished an Ironman ourselves! We don’t eat a lot, haha…I eat a ton Triathlon (140.6 miles) I am still shocked and of food! flattered to. Have received AVN nominations for my work. As a newer performer and What is the best way to approach you as producer was a nice surprise, and the an admirer? Smile, and come over and say hi honors from AVN and XBIZ have exceeded and be polite! I would love to meet you. my expectations, but I do want to continue to be recognized for creating high-quality Where can our readers catch up with you entertainment. and stay updated with your work? Follow me on my socials, Twitter @wickedyummy1 What would you say is your signature and IG @Yummysofie. All of my videos and look? Most of the time I am wearing a micro modeling photos are on SofieMarieXXX.com bikini. I am a big Wicked Weasel bikini fan, and on the Yummygirl.com Network. modeling for their fan page, Microminimus 9 years ago, which is how I started my modeling We are so happy to have gotten to know and acting career! you a little bit! Any last words out there for our readers? I do love to hear from my What is the fastest way to get a smile on fans whether it’s for chatting, discussing stories your face? Smile at me! I love to be happy and for videos, or about my workout regime, so laugh, so join me! please say hi. I am just a regular nice girl! 70 AUGUST 2022

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The Mokka returns as an Opel, but then proceeded to regale fond Performance is genuinely fun, as if some of Not that you’d easily recognize the new from memories of the brand. The next query was Stellantis-owned Maserati DNA has the old, such is the metamorphosis that Opel aimed at the powertrain; the full black grille accidentally rubbed off on the Mokka. has undergone in a bid to lose some of the closed off to airflow is typical of new-fangled, We don’t usually get to mention performance former’s chubbiness and replace it with toned EV style language, although in this instance, as a highlight for cars of this ilk but the athletic muscle. It looks like it might be such assumption is incorrect. Mokka’s agility around town kept us championing some form of next-generation thoroughly entertained, much like a 90s hot EV architecture. Simply put, the Mokka From every angle the Mokka represents a hatch fizzing up to highway speeds. No immediately makes a bold statement in a mosh chiseled and defined newcomer with assertive complaints with the gearbox either and those pit of new contenders, all separated by very creases that help it to branch away a family paddles behind the wheel keep the engine in fine details. tree that has seeded models such the Peugeot the heart of the performance curve. 2008 and various other Citroen models hewn The chassis is a good match to the engine. It Does it still have its German roots? from the modular CMP platform. We think relishes the power being sent to the front Far from it. In fact if you dare trace the it’s one of the most confident looking compact wheels and keeps a firm grip on proceedings. Mokka’s ancestry you need to look far and utility vehicles on the road, while the Opels have always been good handling cars wide through the Stellantis Group. To create aggressive hot hatch styling mixed with with a penchant for corners and despite all the the Mokka, mechanical recipes and digital futuristic cues should endear it to the younger platform sharing, that driver enjoyment still know-how from all corners have been generation. shines through. The balance between sporty combined and while that has inevitably led to handling and comfort on a back road is well some core dilution of the Opel brand as we use Punchy Petrol judged with moments to savour on the daily to know, it does yield some exciting chemistry Contrary to the EV visuals, the 1.2-litre engine commute along the way. is one of the noisier units we’ve come across but also one of the strongest in terms of Squeeze inside Range anxiety? overall output. Put the car into Sport mode, It was only during the school run where I On more than one occasion, perplexed and that engine noise transforms into a deeper noticed that children’s knees were pressed onlookers had difficulty identifying the Mokka burble that is probably more influenced more into the backrests and despite sliding the front by the sound system than the twin pipes. 74 AUGUST 2022

seat forward a few more inches, rear passenger tight R500 000 budget to experience you overlook some of the cheaper materials. comfort barely improved. It’s not something technologies that aren’t very different from the Buttons are pleasant to use and you don’t need I’m used to seeing, especially from a car that systems fitted to car’s costing double. Lane to go searching through the manual to ostensibly is chasing after young families departure warning is further assisted by lane understand their function. armed with prams and other bulky child care. keep assist and adaptive cruise control and the The boot doesn’t compensate for that cramped screens up front and centre can all be Verdict rear legroom either, and is one of the smallest personalised, through various profiles. Once The Opel Mokka It is inspired by so many in class. you have Apple Carplay or Android Auto thoughts and ideas, yet brings a lot of cohesion connected, the car’s entire cabin feels a bit and stability to the Stellantis Group. French The IT Crowd more connected and instantly up to date with flair, Italian emotions as well as a few drops of Tech has taken what seems like a gargantuan the latest trends and app services. It’s no Opel’s past German engineering are used to leap considering that the last Opel we tested longer groundbreaking stuff – the Chinese desirable effect. The powertrain and would have likely made a big fuss about USB brands have taken the lead there - but it specification hits the sweet spot but that sharp ports. Now the new Mokka even serves up matches expectation. styling does compromise practicality in a those for rear passengers, and the wirelessly rather severe way and remains something of a charging pad threatens to make those Away from the tech, the Mokka’s cabin mystery to us. redundant! deserves credit for its solid build quality and little attempts, through different materials, to Pawan Dhingara The Mokka makes it possible for those on a inject some modern design touches that help “The Mokka’s agility around town kept us thoroughly entertained” AUGUST 2022 75

MISSILE LOCK Lap records are expected to tumble with latest sixth generation Honda Civic Type R Honda has slipped off its meds again. A run of fairly far removed from the turbo charged unit the bonnet. We don’t know the exact numb, economical SUVs that place driver enjoyment hiding under the bonnet of the new Type number yet – Honda’s rather lengthy press right at the very rung of the engineering ladder seemed R. So we breathe a sigh of relief that the release is amazingly shy on stats but big it would continue indefinitely. Then Honda does an new one has overcome the odds stacked on visuals – but it’s enough to be called unexpected U-turn and shows the world why it’s still a against it and only sets out to refine one the ‘most powerful Honda Civic.’ It force to be reckoned with when it comes to building a of the most enthralling hot hatches of the already was one of the most powerful of hot hatch. modern era. its breed – ousted only by models like the A45 AMG – and anything more starts to Honestly we weren’t sure there would be a new The 2.0-litre turbo charged engine exceed traction in a front-wheel drive Civic Type R. Firstly it’s extremely niche and sells a looks identical to the outgoing model but hatch. fraction of what VW manages to do with the GTi – because they have played around with the blame the manual shifter and toothy styling. And turbo and exhaust system, a few more Fortunately that doesn’t seem to be secondly, recent Hondas are perusing an EV direction, wild horses have been coaxed back under much of an issue here; the new Civic Type 76 AUGUST 2022

R lapping the Suzuka circuit in record time fact that the seats are now made using a more punishment at high temperatures, the new although we’ll need to wait for its run at the slip-resistant fabric so you won’t slide around Civic Type R only needs more tech in order to Nurburgring until we know its true credentials when pulling serious G Forces. Can’t be better in every way. Making sure the in hot hatch hierarchy. remember that being a problem in the old car importance of driver connectivity isn’t left in but then again we haven’t tried leaning on the the past is the uprated system revealed We also are drooling at the prospect that new stickier Michelin Pilot Sport 4S rubber recently in the Civic e:HEV. It packs a 10.2in Honda believes it has found ways to improve that has been fitted to the latest model. It’ll digital screen and all the modern safety and the six speed manual gearbox - a gearbox that need it in order to take the fight to the smartphone integration we’ve come to expect. has been the benchmark in terms of weight all-wheel drive hatches that sacrifice some and precision for more than a decade. Just how purity for unmatched wet weather handling. Pawan Dhingara one could possibly make it better is intriguing. With a better power to weight ratio and a Other improvements are perhaps not quite as brake system that should withstand more remarkable, but they are nerdy details like the

RAMPING UP THE RAPTOR Ford decides that the F-150 needs a supercharged V8 to counter the electric revolution When it comes to fast, extreme pickups its usually 60mph/h in under six seconds. It is all the consider us thankful and the scores even. skunkworks companies like Hennessey at the forefront bakkie you’ll ever need but that hasn’t Finding a V8 isn’t too difficult for a but rarely does a manufacturer ramp up the insanity like stopped Ford from unleashing the F-150 company like Ford. They’re one of the few Ford has just done with the F-150 Raptor R. That’s right, Raptor R to just cement its place at the top automakers still using them in muscle cars a 700hp terrain blaster straight off the factory floor and for eternity. like the Mustang. If anyone was going to ready to cause havoc on the school run and every back shoehorn a V8 into the nose of a pickup, it road. In a world where electric cars are was going to be Ford! This V8 is a little pouring in, and Ford’s F-150 Lightning is more special because it’s the one plucked In markets where the F-150 isn’t sold, the new part of that movement, the Raptor R from the Shelby GT500 so it comes with all Raptor is what many would consider potent enough. It throws caution to the wind with a 5.2-litre the juicy extras already fitted. It sits under packs a 3.0-litre V6 twin turbo petrol with similar V8 slugging out 700hp. If the reason for its a customised hood with a power dome that blueprints to the one installed in the rear end of a Ford existence is due to the Lightning’s exists to provide necessary clearance for GT, but detuned to 290kW. Still, it claims to hit contribution to lower emissions then 78 AUGUST 2022

the supercharger. rather angry soundtrack. in a word or 13in up front and 14in of travel for The 5.2-litre displacement is topped with a We don’t know how fast it’ll be but if it can the rear axle. It’s still on bespoke Foxx suspension - the same stuff that allows a meaty supercharger that has been recalibrated match the smaller Raptor’s acceleration and standard Raptor to jump a few feet in the air to provide power so that it smokes tyres, but terrorize some hot hatches on their own turf, and land safely and it’ll earn you enough kudos can also do traditional pickup jobs like towing that should win any argument that the internet among motorsport friends. and flying across mountains of sand. Take a naysayers can throw at it. The 10-speed box is more detailed look and you’ll see that the also an evolution, featuring stronger internals Pawan Dhingara exhaust manifolds are new stainless steel pipes and reinforced sections to manage the torque. and all the cooling channels are wider to suck We couldn’t talk about Raptor without in more air which should just add to the car’s mentioning the suspension travel. Enormous, AUGUST 2022 79

GeniUsyou culinary It's time to cook A new year means a new opportunity to improve your culinary skills and up your kitchen game! We’ve taken the liberty to provide you with some of our freshest yet easy to prepare dishes that impress friends, family, and that special someone in your life. So go on, try it! By Izelle Hoffman 80 AUGUST 2022



BP4AR1S0KE0EIP-NRM44TVGI-5IN6IMMTNIIEGNMSE InGredieNts ButtErnut • 2 whole medium butternuts cut into rings Rings • olive oil directioNs • 2 tbsp raw honey • 1 tsp cumin • 1 tsp paprika • 1/2 tsp salt • 1-2 heaped tbsp almond flour • A handful of pumpkin seeds (we prefer the toasted and salted ones) • A handful of almond flakes or shavings • 1 tsp dried rosemary • Preheat oven to 309F (200C). • Round off with dried rosemary. • Prepare a baking tray with nonstick spray. • Place in the oven for 40 to 45 minutes or • Place the butternut rings on the tray. • Spray with olive oil and drizzle with honey. until butternut is cooked and crisp to your • Season with cumin, paprika, and salt. preference. • Sprinkle with almond flour, pumpkin seeds, • Garnish with fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme before serving. and almond flakes. 82 AUGUST 2022

PR1E0PMTIINME Oven-baked CO2OS03KE0XRINMVG2IINNOTGIZMS E meAtballs wswpoaa\"eimtBtrchealshsoomiainwcnega.-balceItbluebapyrlarstleeIaulbfanrseamed.rl\" l Woody Allen InGredieNts • 2lbs (1kg) extra lean mince • 1 medium red onion • 1/2oz (15g) freshly chopped parsley • 1tsp salt • 1tbsp paprika DirectioNs • Place in an oven pan. • Drizzle with olive oil. • Add a cup of hot water. • Cover with foil. • Bake for 30 minutes. • Take out of the oven. • Drain the excess water. • Sprinkle with paprika and drizzle with honey. • Change the oven from thermo- fan to grill. • Grill till golden brown. AUGUST 2022 83

CHicken TraY Bake With Sweet BasiL BBQ InGredieNts OVPREERPNTIIGMHET For brine to soak in overnight BASK2EI5NR1MVG0IINTNIGMSE • 3 tbsp salt • 40fl.oz (1.2l) of water directioNs • 3.5lbs (1.5kg) of chicken fillets • 2 tbsp olive oil • Preheat oven on 355F (180C). • Place in the oven for 25 minutes. • 2 tbsp raw honey • Prepare an oven tray with foil and • Remove from the oven and drain the • 3 tsp paprika • 3 tsp sweet basil nonstick spray. water (if you would like to make a • 3 tsp onion flakes • Arrange the chicken breast on the sauce, pour it into a pan and allow to • 1 small red onion diced simmer till desired texture, add some tray. of the ingredients used in the recipe (optional) • Start by drizzling with olive oil, and for extra flavor) • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional) • Season with salt. • 1⁄2 tsp ground black pepper then with raw honey. • Allow to cool off properly before • 1⁄2 tsp salt • Sprinkle with paprika, sweet basil placing it in an airtight container and in the fridge to use when needed. 84 AUGUST 2022 and onion flakes. • Finish off with ground black pepper, sesame seeds, and diced red onion.

OveN-bAked Chocolate (Guilt free) Muffins InGredieNts directioNs • 2 cans chickpeas drained • Preheat oven to 355F (180C) on • Beat the eggs in a separate bowl till • 8 tbsp raw honey thermo-fan. light and fluffy. • 3.5oz (100g) almond butter • 1 tsp vanilla essence • Place the chickpeas in the bowl of a • Add to the chickpea mix and beat for • 2 tsp caramel essence food processor. another 30 seconds to mix well. • 1 tsp bicarb of soda • 2 eggs • Blend till smooth. • Scoop mix evenly into 12 muffin • 2oz (60g) almond flour • Add all the other ingredients except cups. • 1 tsp of salt • 1 heaped tablespoon of the eggs and process on high for 3 • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. to 5 minutes, scraping down sides as • (The edges will be crispy and firm cacao(preferably raw) needed, until mixture is smooth and well blended. to the touch while the center will • If you don’t have a food processor remain moist and soft.) you can pulp the chickpeas with • Finish off with almond flour to taste. a blender, add the rest of the ingredients and beat with an electric BSAE1KRP5RVI1N-EI122NGP00GTTMMSIIIIMMNNEE beater for 2 minutes on high speed.

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Such an absolute honor to have There have been so many amazing family unit, in any capacity. Coach. you on feature FHM! What has experiences. I have got to meet and Anything at my farm.  your journey as a successful perform for so many amazing bands, model been like so far? Mostly, I actors and great people. I wanted 3 ultimate deal breakers when don’t consider myself much more than nothing but to see the world, research it comes to men?  No work ethic is an ordinary woman, doing what this and perform. Now I tour in a bus gross, and I just can’t tolerate it. I like world demands from all of us. I work with a trailer full of show gear, like a man who can keep up with me, and I hard, try hard, love hard and play hard. the rockstars I dreamed of as a kid. go, go, go! When considering romance, This has been a long road full of blood, I get paid to see this world through I also cannot stand men who are too sweat and tears. It’s all worth it, but my performances as a professional feminine, intimately as a partner this is it took a lot of sacrifice to get to this showgirl and burlesque artist. The not for me, but you make great friends! life of privilege. It was definitely a rags bonus is I get to do my historical Lastly, I think drama is a distraction to riches and I have enjoyed every bit nerd work along the way and share and I don’t seek to have any in my life, of it! I am full of amazing memories it all with my family. I don’t think I so if you carry the gossip of town into and friends who have lifted me up and could pick one moment, but I could my home, you’re not welcome to stay supported my career along the way. say every time we wheel up behind very long.  No one does anything entirely on their the venue and park the tour bus, it own and I have been blessed with love feels so cool to know that bands like You have one last chance to and passion.  Motley Crue and other amazing artists do something you have always have sometimes parked their bus in wanted to do, with no limits on We are blown away by your drive that same spot. As we unpack our anything, what are you doing? I and professionalism, can you tell stuff from the tour trailer, it’s the best am bringing my children to see the us what some of the things that feeling in the world to see a line of northern lights in the Northwest motivate you to stay on top of folks waiting to see your show. This Territories.  your game are? What motivates me would be my best moment, every time, most, is my hope that my children will it never gets old.  Where would you say is your succeed even further than I have. The favorite place to be in the world only weakness is your failure to have What is your favorite chill time and why? My home. I have performed faith in how much you are capable of. activity? When I do get a moment to in almost every single state and You let all of these exterior factors relax and sit back, I enjoy sitting on my province. I have traveled around scare you from success. You let the front porch and watching the going the world; my home is my heart. I world tell you it’s ok to lose, even if on’s of my farm. The chickens passing think I developed a strong sense of you know you fell short. You excuse by and the blue jays at my feeders.  appreciation of home, from touring yourself from success because it’s as an artist. I love to fish and I am a easier than facing failure. You let this We are taking you out on your hunting guide. I like to do outdoor new world steal your grit. I don’t want ultimate date and we really things, work hard and labor. I enjoy it to steal my children’s grit, soon they want to knock this one out my off-grid living and farm life. I am become women, and it will become the ballpark, what would that tucked away on almost 300 acres and their greatest asset. I always try to entail? The ultimate date is jumping the farm is the most beautiful place I lead by example. I get up, I attack my in the truck, with a pack of Budweiser. could ever ask to live. Sometimes the day with intention and purpose. I Driving to the closest brook and best things are right in front of us.  want to show them it’s possible to do catching some trout. Afterwards we anything you set your mind to. When would fry them puppies up with some What is currently playing on loop I feel myself falling short and feeling butter and fiddleheads. Then we can on your playlist? Currently, we are lost in life, in the work, I think about sit back on our camping chairs over preparing for our next big, sold-out how much less I could have. I think the campfire, laugh, and go on. This is tour, Hillbilly Rootz! So, I am show about what I have now, I think about the perfect date. Do not forget to bring building. Get Rhythm by Johnny Cash, how much I want to contribute to this me some Reese’s! Mountain Music by Alabama, Bad to world, and suddenly I am reignited. the Bone by George Thorogood & What are, hands down, your the Destroyers, Fat Bottomed Girls by Top 3 best moments of your absolute favorite things to Queen, and Thunderstruck by AC/DC, career? Oh, wow. This one is tough! do? Hang out with my immediate are the top songs that loop right now.  AUGUST 2022 91

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Where can our readers catch up with you and stay updated with your work? Anyone that knows me well, knows that I’m not too keen on the tech world. But I do have an amazing booking agent Centerfolds Features and you can follow me on Instagram @playmate_shelby_doll We are so happy to have gotten to know you a little bit! Any last words out there for our readers? Life is too short, live it simply. Get up on and ride the damn horse. Love hard and work your ass off. Good things will come, and bad things will happen. Get back on the damn horse and ride it again. Don’t you dare let anyone or anything stand in your way from living your best life. Live your life with grace and do it with grit! AUGUST 2022 93

ADULT HOCKEY BEER LEAGUES!

A recent survey by Harris Polls in the United States ranked Duck films, and has taken their entire city and now nation hockey as the 6th most popular sport, well behind number by storm. 1, pro football. And one thing about sports in general: Chicks dig athletes, even the non-professional ones! The GNashville Rampage recently won their division hockey beer league championship and to celebrate the And while hockey will never reach soccer worldwide for the “regular non-professional group of ‘athletes’”, the city most popular in the world (not just country), hockey has granted them a celebratory billboard on the main street actually climbed the rankings in the past few decades. Back (Broadway) as well as a fancy Championship Guitar to lift in 1985, pro football was 24 percent, baseball 23 percent, high instead of the Stanley Cup that is rewarded to then college football and college basketball 10 percent each. professional NHL players.  Hockey was tied in 11th at two percent, also behind pro basketball, auto racing, golf, tennis, bowling and horse The team consisting of military veterans, nurses, scientists, racing. Pro football has been climbing since then, mostly at doctors, pilots, musicians, reality stars, producers, sheep the expense of baseball and college basketball. Hockey has farmers, college athletes who never could make it pro is never received more than five percent of the popular vote solid proof that the sport of hockey is growing, and is being and has been at least four percent since 2004. influenced more each day by passionate players in these leagues who keep the fun alive, while promoting the sport That in itself though can be due to the popularity of adult they love. And the best thing about playing recreational “men’s leagues” around the world that have grown to sports (like hockey) as an adult is that there are so many number 1 in popularity among sports for non-professional benefits that come with it. It’s a good way to get some men to play. “Beer Leagues” as they are called, are when a exercise, improve your mental health, relieve stress, be a group of adults gather together on a week night - away from part of a community, and bond with your friends & family. life’s distractions - and play each other in organized games. There’s something to be gained from playing sports for The games usually end and the group of guys usually head everyone, regardless of age to a parking lot to drink some beers to cool off before heading back to their everyday lives, only to return the We sat down with some of the players of The GNashville following week.  Rampage to ask them about their love for the sport and why joining up in a league is so important these days more than In Nashville, TN, USA, one beer hockey league has a team ever + some of the best sticks and gear we all should be that was influenced by the famous Emilio Estevez Mighty buying!

Why did you join an adult hockey beer Denham Kitch - Nashville Ford Ice Center Beer Ian Miller - “We’ve always done beers after a league? League ‘Top Points’ Leader: “Yes, my wife rarely game. Shower beer is best, but the parking lot/ misses a game and my parents watch online post game beers are the only way to do it.” Taylor Caulfield - Operating Room Registered most games!” Nurse: “I played beer league back home in North What type of stick do you use and why? Dakota. I was looking to get involved when I William Charles Mooney - HH-60 (Blackhawk) moved to Nashville, and was lucky enough to get Medevac Pilot / 101st Airborne 6-101 C co Denham Kitch - “Bauer Vapor Hyperlight, scooped up by the dynamic Rampage. I actually 3FSMP Platoon Leader: “Yeah, my wife even let because it’s as light as a feather and rockets the worked with the goalie and got the hook up us leave our beach vacation at 2 am in order for puck off the blade!” through him. The fact that a group of complete me to arrive at our championship game!” strangers from different backgrounds came Taylor Caulfield - “My twig is a Bauer. I have together to get the job done. New friendships When will you finally decide to hang used this brand since before high school hockey. have been made. The best part for me was up your skates? Gotta stay loyal to the brand.” seeing my teammates’ faces when that final horn sounded to win the ship. Plus it’s always better Ian Miller - “When I can’t skate anymore. There William Charles Mooney - “CCM because it being on top.” are so many levels of beer league, that as I get looks expensive and there’s much nicer models older and slow down, I have the option to play but in reality it’s pretty cheap in the grand Ian Miller - US Navy Military Veteran / Sales in competitive leagues for my level.” scheme of things for sticks!” Development Coordinator: “I had played beer league while I was in the Navy as well as after I Taylor Caulfield - “Either when I no longer have In conclusion, while professional athletes are got out. While I was at Florida State, I played the passion for the sport or I can’t physically paid to play their very best, this men’s league roller hockey. There wasn’t any ice in play. I look forward to playing every Sunday and ‘beer team’ pays to enjoy the game they love. Tallahassee. When I moved to Nashville, I didn’t seeing the boys. I look forward to playing with They aren’t professionals. They don’t have know anyone, and it seemed like the best way to this group for a long time.” trading cards or countless fans around the meet people. It’s a great way to get a little bit of world, or getting paid the big bucks (or any that competitiveness every week. It helps keep What is your favorite post-game money for that matter), but what they do have me in shape, while also building relationships drink? and share is a desire to give their all for three with people.” periods of play, each and every week. It’s a Zack Teperman - President of a PR/Marketing distraction from all of the other things going on Are your family, lover, friends, kids, agency: “Nothin’ beats some ice cold beers!” in life, and for a moment brings a bunch of etc. supportive of your time away from strangers together to play a sport they all love, home to play each week? Denham Kitch - “Pink whitney and red bull” for pure joy, while also growing the game they all have a passion for too! 96 AUGUST 2022