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Clothing and Sex

Polymathic Being • 58 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Beauty Sexuality Clothing
  1. The clothing we wear communicates complex signals about our sexuality, intentionally or unintentionally.
  2. Human biology plays a significant role in how male and female bodies advertise sexuality.
  3. It's important to be aware that what we wear communicates to others and to understand and be prepared to deal with the responses it may elicit.

Curator

Castalia • 119 implied HN points • 02 Sep 22
🎭️ Culture Literature Art Philosophy Sexuality Criticism
  1. Literary criticism helps reflect the health of a society through its culture. Critics believe that poor artistic standards can lead to societal decay and a decline in political morals.
  2. Longtermism, a philosophical idea focused on the importance of the future, can oversimplify ethics by assuming we can predict and control outcomes for future generations. It's more complicated than that.
  3. The debate over sex positivity versus prudishness highlights how different views on sexuality impact women. It's important for women to have the freedom to define their own experiences without societal pressure or shame.

The Sex and the State 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Sex and the State • 12 implied HN points • 28 Nov 24
🎭️ Culture Gift Guides Sexuality Literature Media Personal Development
  1. Acknowdging,聊天建议也可以通过订阅的方式来提升性教育的知识，这是非常合适的礼物选择。
  2. 关于性的话题需要去除羞耻感，帮助更多人学习和探讨性愉悦，这样会对每个人都有益。
  3. 提供一些实用的礼物建议，比如好用的厨房工具和养猫的系统，这些会让生活更方便。

Slut-onomics: How the scarcity of sluts tears the social fabric apart

Wood From Eden • 32 HN points • 12 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Society Gender Relationships Sexuality Feminism
  1. The availability of casual sex has always been uneven among men, with only a minority having most access.
  2. Slut-shaming in the past may have helped some men downplay their conquests, reducing competition and maintaining peace.
  3. The shift from categorizing women as 'good' or 'bad' to grading them on a scale has intensified competition and made rejections more personal.

The Heart Wants Inequality: The Inconvenient Truth of Mate Preference and Its Relevance to Today's Sexual Politics

Holodoxa • 59 implied HN points • 22 Dec 22
🎭️ Culture Feminism Sexuality Social Issues Philosophy Art
  1. Human mating dynamics are influenced by sexual selection and assortative mating, leading to significant social effects over time.
  2. The distribution of socially desirable or economically valued traits is profoundly unequal due to people's freedom to choose their mates, calling for a possible remedy of the mating market's externalities for equality.
  3. Debates on the 'right to sex' are complex within feminist theory, with arguments around consent, agency, objectification, and traditional gender roles.
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What Is a PAWG(Blog)?

Many Such Cases • 219 implied HN points • 02 Jun 21
🎭️ Culture Sexuality Feminism Media Identity Body Image
  1. The term 'PAWG' refers to a specific body type that is attractive to many, especially in porn. It's about being confident in your body and owning the label.
  2. This newsletter will explore culture through the lens of what it means to be a PAWG. It will discuss famous PAWGs and also share personal reflections.
  3. Identifying as a PAWG can be seen as both fun and a reclamation of a term often used in a sexual context. It’s not just about the body type but also a state of mind.

An Introduction to PAWG Politics

Many Such Cases • 199 implied HN points • 22 Jun 21
🎭️ Culture Social media Pop culture Sexuality
  1. The term 'PAWG' has gained popularity since 2010, reflecting changing beauty standards and preferences for body shapes. More people are searching for it, especially related to online content.
  2. Race and ethnicity play a big role in discussions around PAWG, influencing how different body types are perceived, especially in pornography. This raises questions about cultural appropriation and preference.
  3. While PAWG is often used humorously and has entered mainstream chat, it also encourages us to think about body politics and how people's views on bodies can change over time.

Liberals are bad at BDSM

Unstabler Ontology • 19 implied HN points • 06 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Sexuality Psychology Sociology Trauma Gender
  1. BDSM is becoming more common and prevalent, making it challenging for individuals who do not wish to engage in it to find compatible sexual partners.
  2. Understanding BDSM requires a departure from liberal individualistic views, as it contradicts microeconomics and challenges traditional notions of consent and freedom.
  3. Some aspects of BDSM culture imitate elements of traumatic experiences and call into question societal norms regarding power dynamics and sexual acceptance.

Fragments, Chapter 12, pp.254-259 - Reading Club posting 46

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 19 implied HN points • 11 Aug 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Philosophy Spiritual Practices Sexuality
  1. Sex plays a significant role in human life, acting as the principal driving force of mechanicalness, but the abuse of sex lies in the wrong function of centers and the borrowing of energy.
  2. Creating a permanent center of gravity is crucial for self-work, starting with valuing the work, school, and understanding the aimlessness of other aspects of life.
  3. The sex center, when functioning with its own energy, can be at a high level of being, ensuring that all other centers operate correctly in their places and with their own energies.

My Birthday Gangbang

Knowingless • 15 HN points • 01 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Sexuality Events Experience Organizing Survey
  1. Despite societal pressures and fears, the author faced their anxieties to explore sexual adventures and gangbang experiences.
  2. Organizing a large orgy event involved significant planning, including safety measures like STI testing and logistics like condom distribution.
  3. Men who attended the gangbang reported positive experiences, with some facing challenges in maintaining arousal due to the unusual setup.

Autogynephilia and the Sexualization of Shame

Year Zero • 46 implied HN points • 12 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Psychology Sexuality Therapy Identity
  1. Autogynephilia involves a separation of gender identity from sexual desire which can lead to repression and shame.
  2. Autogynephilia can be a coping mechanism for deep-rooted shame and self-loathing in individuals.
  3. Individuals struggling with autogynephilia may use sexual fantasies as a way to escape from underlying core shame and pain.

The Longhousing of Sexiest Man Alive

The Carousel • 14 implied HN points • 20 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Celebrity Beauty Society Gender norms Sexuality
  1. The concept of 'Sexiest Man Alive' has shifted to a more neutered and sexless portrayal of male celebrities.
  2. The Longhouse ideology influences societal beauty standards, promoting weakness over traditional masculinity.
  3. The evolving criteria for 'sexiness' may lead to a lack of real sexual attraction and potentially impact human reproduction over time.

Loki, Gender, and Sexuality in Norse Society

Norse Mythology & Germanic Lore • 1 HN point • 22 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Mythology Gender Sexuality Society History
  1. Loki in Norse mythology is often portrayed as a man who engages in behavior considered unmanly, particularly highlighted by the insult 'ergi'.
  2. Norse society had rigid gender roles and expectations, with certain actions, like being accused of 'ergi', leading to severe consequences.
  3. While Loki is known to shapeshift into a woman on occasion, the majority of his appearances and actions in the myths are as a man, and he is referenced with male pronouns predominantly.

Is Bisexuality a Political Statement?

Data Taboo • 5 implied HN points • 10 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Sexuality Gender Ideology Culture Statistics
  1. A surge of young women have identified as bisexual post-2016 election but only have sex with men.
  2. Statistics suggest bisexual women truly are attracted to other women, but there are more men available in the dating pool.
  3. Liberal young women in college often identify as LGBT, creating a dating pool where gender ratios may impact partner preferences.

Queer Identity's Online Spotlight Overcoming Society's Shadow

Dilemmas of Meaning • 3 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Identity Technology Community Sexuality Social media
  1. Queer people have turned to online spaces for refuge and representation due to societal barriers and prejudice
  2. Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) explains how queer identities are constructed through modeling, enacted experience, and direct tuition
  3. Online spaces provide essential support for queer individuals in terms of sex-ed, identity exploration, and community building

Unpacking The "Gen Z" Mental Health Crisis

The Missing Data Depot • 3 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Gender Sexuality Education
  1. Conservatism and participation in core institutions like marriage, church, and the military are linked to better mental health, but Gen Z is moving away from these beliefs and behaviors.
  2. There is a surge in media coverage and concern about mental health issues among young people, with Gen Z showing a significant decline in mental well-being compared to previous generations.
  3. Factors like gender, sexual orientation, church attendance, marital status, education, military service, and social media use play similar roles in mental health perceptions for both Gen Z and older generations.

Having Sex Protects Against Vitamin D Toxicity

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 19 implied HN points • 19 Oct 12
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Sexuality Research Prevention
  1. Balancing vitamin D with vitamins A and K2 may prevent soft tissue calcification caused by vitamin D toxicity.
  2. Studies on mice suggest that sex can protect against vitamin D toxicity by reducing lethality and toxicity levels.
  3. The exact amount of sex needed for this protective effect, whether pregnancy is necessary, and the effects of contraception are still unclear.

The Dark Labyrinth of Male Sexuality

A blog. • 0 implied HN points • 19 May 25
🎭️ Culture Sexuality Society Gender Psychology Relationships
  1. Sex is often viewed as a positive experience between consenting adults, but this view does not match real-life feelings and expectations. Many people still feel confusion and shame about their sexuality.
  2. There is a different perspective called the sex-negative approach, which focuses on understanding the potential harm and negative aspects of sexuality. This can lead to a more realistic view of sexual experiences.
  3. Understanding the darker sides of male sexuality can help in navigating complex feelings and societal pressures. It's important to acknowledge both the positive and negative aspects for true sexual liberation.

From Rights to Pride to OnlyFans

martymac • 0 implied HN points • 19 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Sexuality Identity Social Issues Psychology Pornography
  1. Gay rights evolved from legal battles to encompass sexual identity and pride, influencing societal concepts of sexuality.
  2. The concept of 'gay' shifted from behaviors to internal desires, leading to external manifestations through events like Pride but not necessarily involving sexual actions.
  3. The evolution of sexual identity towards a subjective, internal experience has influenced trends like higher porn use and the concept of sexual identity without the physical act of sex.

Midlife Crisis? Start a Social Sex Revolution.

The Intersection • 0 implied HN points • 21 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Sexuality Career Fear Values
  1. Preparing for a midlife crisis involves saving money to have the financial freedom to pursue new opportunities.
  2. Discovering your calling early in your career can help develop the conviction needed for a successful second act.
  3. Designing your own system, guided by your core values, can help overcome fear and lead to happiness in pursuing new ventures.

We're on a break

Sex and the State • 0 implied HN points • 19 Mar 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Relationships Self-worth Sexuality
  1. The author is taking a break from writing to spend time with family, so readers can check out older posts in the meantime
  2. The posts recommended to read are about love, relationships, and men's issues related to porn
  3. The newsletter focuses on human connection, self-improvement through relationships, and destigmatizing sex

Chances are your date will never call you again!

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 09 Oct 14
🎭️ Culture Social media Big Data Sexuality Food Technology
  1. Social media serves as a modern autobiography for many individuals, showcasing personal journeys and struggles.
  2. Big data originated as an experimental concept with socialist intentions in 1970s Chile.
  3. There is a significant presence of couples documenting and sharing their sexual experiences on public platforms like Tumblr.

Pro-Sex Work Advocacy as a Form of Doomerism

The 21st Century Proletarian • 0 implied HN points • 07 Sep 22
🎭️ Culture Activism Feminism Sexuality Social Issues Gender Studies
  1. Exchanging sex for money is a controversial topic, often leading to intense political debates.
  2. Liberal feminists may prioritize sex industry workers at the expense of the marginalized, influenced by capitalist realism.
  3. To tackle issues in the sex industry, reducing demand and moving away from capitalism are crucial goals.

Installment 3 of The Masai Part I Is Now Up!

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 12 Aug 11
🎭️ Culture Gender Sexuality Spirituality
  1. In Masai society, women have the power to challenge decisions and influence the council of elders.
  2. The Masai fertility ritual involves symbolic elements like anointment with ox fat, emphasizing the importance of fertility and childbearing in their culture.
  3. Gender roles in Masai society show a defined authority structure, but women still hold significant influence and power.

Installement 2 of “The Masai Part I: A Glimpse of Gender, Sexuality, and Spirituality in the Loita Masai” is now up!

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 31 Jul 11
🎭️ Culture Gender Sexuality Spirituality
  1. The post discusses divisions of labor, ownership rights, and authority by age and sex in Masai society.
  2. It provides insight into the gender, sexuality, and spirituality aspects within the Loita Masai community.
  3. The content is part of a series that delves into different facets of Masai culture and way of life.

“The Masai: Introduction” and “A Glimpse of Gender, Sexuality, and Spirituality in the Loita Masai” Are Both Now Up and Working

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jul 11
🎨 Art & Illustration Culture Gender Sexuality Spirituality Ethnicity
  1. Recent blog posts on the Masai by Chris Masterjohn, PhD were temporarily down but are now fixed and available for reading.
  2. The posts cover topics like gender, sexuality, and spirituality in the Loita Masai.
  3. Readers can enjoy learning more about the Masai culture through the blog posts.

Digital consent in the 21st century

Theory Matters • 0 implied HN points • 25 Feb 25
🎭️ Culture Sexuality Media Ethics Politics Technology Social Issues
  1. Sex and politics are deeply connected. They can be used as powerful tools for expression that reveal our vulnerabilities and shape social norms.
  2. The internet has changed how we consume and view sex and pornography, making it more accessible but also raising ethical concerns about consent and exploitation.
  3. Consent in sexual relationships should be clear and enthusiastic, moving beyond just a basic agreement, as this impacts both partners and the performers in pornography.