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So, this is partially true, but not quite. First of all, scientists were only to create early-stage sperm, so it is still impossible to get pregnant by using this sperm, which is made from stem cells inside a woman's bone marrow with added chemicals and vitamins. Full adult sperm may take another few years to actually be developed. They are also trying to create eggs using male bone marrow, however, this is still impossible unless it could be inserted into a female surrogate following the egg being fertilized. This is not even yet guaranteed, because it has never been tested using humans, and the babies could possibly be born with severe birth defects. These studies are also questioned morally because of the idea that life can be artificially created, but personally, I think that this could be an amazing breakthrough for gay/lesbian couples, as well as infertile men and women. Also, am I the only one who's getting mad at the fact that this post is so sexist towards men?

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This post isn't necessarily promoting self harm, it's trying to let people who have previously self harmed know that they shouldn't have to feel ashamed and cover up their scars. Needless to say, they could have worded it better, but I really don't think it was made with the intention to promote self harm. I have an experience with cutting, and I've been clean for a really long time, but I still have some scars that probably aren't going away anytime soon. These posts to me aren't triggering or romanticizing it, but they're a reminder that I shouldn't have to hide my arms or thighs/ I shouldn't be ashamed of my body. I DO NOT believe in any kind of romanticism of self harm, but I do believe in encouraging people to not be ashamed of their body. Saying that "You have earned your stripes" is pretty fucking stupid though.