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Feminists can center men a little, as a treat

Sex and the State • 44 implied HN points • 23 Jun 25
🎭️ Culture Feminism Relationships Gender Studies Intimacy Community
  1. Decentering men is really about building strong connections with others. It's important to have a supportive community instead of relying solely on one person for emotional needs.
  2. Being in a committed relationship can still align with feminist values. It's okay to center a partner if that relationship is healthy and reciprocal.
  3. Love should be about wanting what’s best for each other, even if it means making tough choices. Trust and mutual respect in relationships lead to deeper intimacy.

"Do These People F*ck?"

Many Such Cases • 2877 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Social Events Intimacy Relationships Cultural Commentary
  1. There's a lot of talk about a 'sex recession' where people are feeling less connected sexually. It's hard to measure, but we can sense it in our social lives and gatherings.
  2. People can have sex but still feel a disconnect in their sexual culture. Personal stories show that intimacy and sexual attraction can clash, leading to confusion about what they really want.
  3. Attending events like parties can reflect our sexual energy and culture. Conversations about these topics can help us navigate our sexual lives better.

The NPC Question 2

Egg Report • 1297 implied HN points • 09 Sep 23
📖 Philosophy Intimacy Media Politics Social norms
  1. Recognizing our own agency and capacity for danger is a prerequisite for participating in public life.
  2. In our modern electronic media environment, there is pressure to always put on an act and believe in it, hindering self-reflection.
  3. Intimacy is not about absence of rules but integration; true friendship involves shared understanding and civility.
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A Search for Vulnerability in Photography

In the Flash • 2038 implied HN points • 20 Jul 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Photography Creativity Intimacy Writing Emotions
  1. Photography can serve as a shield to hide personal fears and insecurities, but writing can bring out vulnerability more easily.
  2. Starting a newsletter allowed the author to express intimate thoughts and emotions that were hard to convey through photography.
  3. Transitioning from amateur to professional photography can lead to a loss of personal storytelling and a shift towards voyeuristic work.

Never Wholly Clean: Perfumery at Marlou

Incense and Orris • 117 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Intimacy
  1. Marlou perfumes celebrate the intimate scents of the body, offering a unique olfactory experience that is personal and evocative.
  2. The brand creatively and boldly focuses on animalic scents, challenging traditional ideas of fragrance and offering a new perspective on scent composition.
  3. Marlou's perfumes, though strong, sit close to the skin, creating an intimate and personal aura around the wearer and defying typical notions of projection in perfumery.

The Intimacy Crisis: Sex and Social Media with Katherine Dee

The Bigger Picture • 818 implied HN points • 09 Jun 22
🎭️ Culture Social media Identity Intimacy Communication Technology
  1. The internet is a carnival that can disconnect us from real intimacy, eroding our ability to make sense and find truth.
  2. Online identity is becoming more fluid, causing a clash between affinity-based and experience-based identities.
  3. Social media gamifies communication, impacting our ability to have authentic conversations and eroding relational skills needed for true intimacy.

Romantic Intentions

Splattern • 19 implied HN points • 24 Jun 24
🎭️ Culture Relationships Personal Growth Adventure Self-discovery Intimacy
  1. It's important to have a balance between independence and connection in relationships. Being close to someone can help us embrace our unique qualities.
  2. Adventure and exploring new places are important in life, but a stable foundation at home is needed to truly enjoy those experiences.
  3. Setting clear goals for personal relationships can help create a fulfilling life. It's about finding a partner to build a future together.

The real 40 questions that lead to falling in love

First principles trivia • 0 implied HN points • 07 Jan 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Relationships Intimacy Personal Development
  1. The original set of questions designed to lead to falling in love contained 40 questions, not 36, and was intended to gradually increase intimacy and vulnerability
  2. The questions included sharing personal stories, expressing gratitude, discussing dreams and aspirations, and reflecting on deep emotional topics like regrets and treasured memories
  3. These questions can serve as a tool for couples to enhance their connection and create emotional closeness in a structured and meaningful way