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Our Bodies, Ourselves, Our Buttocks
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Our Bodies, Ourselves, Our Buttocks

Talk amongst yourselves!
Note to self.

In English, we say “myself” when referring to our “self” — but some languages use the equivalent of “myskin” or “mybody.” John explains.

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