Recent articles have lamented the rise in back pains and other disorders from the popularity of "man bags" in some places.

The woman in the following report probably has had similar difficulties, and appears to have found an alternative to carrying a heavy purse/handbag:

Police: Cavity search produces 50 bags of heroin

Associated Press
3/21/2011 10

SCRANTON, Pa. — Police in northeastern Pennsylvania say they recovered more than 50 bags of heroin, cash and loose change from a woman following a cavity search.

Authorities say 27-year-old Karin Mackaliunas was detained last weekend following a crash. Scranton police say they found three bags of heroin in her jacket and after being taken to the police station she told investigators she had more hidden in her vagina.

A doctor performed a search and recovered 54 bags of heroin, 31 empty bags used to package heroin, prescription pills and $51.22.

Mackaliunas was jailed on $25,000 bail on charges including possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. It was not clear if she had an attorney.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Monday.

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But would the guys (those who might use a "man bag") lack similar capacity to replace a shoulder bag with equal efficiency?

John