ProfNets of the Week

by admin ~ May 15, 2009

It’s time again to take a look at some of the strange and interesting queries from Profnet, a service that sends us journalist queries and calls for sources dozens of times throughout the day. Enjoy!

RELATIONSHIPS: Standing by a Cheating Husband, or Not — New York Daily News
Kate Gosselin and Elizabeth Edwards are both standing by their man, despite the fact that the public is well aware that they have strayed (Kate’s husband was photographed with another woman; Elizabeth’s trials with John are well known). Yet Mel Gibson’s wife gave him the boot when he took up with a younger woman. I would like to talk with relationship experts to find out whether one way is healthier in the long run than the other. What makes some women stick it out and others file for divorce the same day? Is there a “better” alternative? In the case of Elliot and Silda Spitzer, staying together seems to have worked, as they were just photographed together last night looking lovey-dovey. Contact:XXXXXXXX

SEXUALITY: Changing the Face of Escorting — Village Voice (NY)
Escorting and escorts have come out of the closet. The world’s oldest profession has always been big business; now, it’s just more open about it. I’m looking for experts/academics/talking heads who have done research or know about the nature of the escorting business. This is for the Voice’s “Pride” supplement, but I’m looking for people who can speak generally, as well. I’m a freelancer. Contact:XXXXXXXX

SEXUALITY/TODAY: Eco-Friendly Sex Toys for Adults — SheKnows.com
I’m doing a roundup of eco-friendly sex toys for adults. Please send me product pitches. Tell me what makes the product eco-friendly. Please include images. I’ll respond to those I plan to include. I’m a freelancer. Contact:XXXXXXXX

DRUGS/TODAY: Five Myths about Marijuana — New York Daily News
New research shows that the pot being smoked today is a lot stronger than what was being smoked years ago. I’m writing a story on what we do and don’t know about the “new” pot (i.e., is it addictive, do you get more of a high from smoking it, or does the high just last longer, does it pass into breast milk if a mom smokes, and other questions). I would like to speak with addiction experts and doctors with an expertise in this area, please. Contact:XXXXXXX