“Severe objectification is when you see someone as a collection of parts that only exist for your pleasure.”

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This is a comment by wellokaythen on the Comment of the Day: “Society wants dads to ‘step up’, but they are literally stomped down when they do.”

“It really helps to have a good realistic idea of what actual people look like naked.”

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This is a comment by Kaija on the post “Results: nudity = not sexual. Even if the other person is attractive. Not a turn on.”

“Here’s a suggestion: if you don’t know the woman, shut the f*ck up. Tell your mother she has a nice ass.”

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This is a comment by Mike on the post “Why Are Guys So Obsessed With My Butt?”

In Praise of Large-Minded Women

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Mark Radcliffe regrets his recklessness in writing on a delicate subject. For this essay, he redirects the focus to the most attractive of a woman’s attributes: her mind.

“Guys turn off porn because you can’t hold a video after you’re done.”

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These are comments by pwlsax and Mark Greene on the post “Why I Hate Porn: One Man’s View”.

The Way of Men: Interview with Jack Donovan

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“The Way of Men” book author Jack Donovan answers some hard questions about masculinity and society, and the way forward for men.

“The idea of simply trying to be a good human being sounds like a more attractive, and productive approach.”

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This is a comment by Web on the post “Why Do Men Objectify Women?”

Dear John: Will Third Time Be Charm for Cursed Relationship?

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This week Dear John addresses third chances, a homophobic boss, and the sudden appearance of a toupee.

“Heterosexuals are only the majority if you add straight men and straight women into one super category.”

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This is a comment by wellokaythen on the post “Spelling Queer with L, G, B, & T (and A, I, P…) Part 3″.

The Dating World Doesn’t Make Sense: A Rant

It is a surprisingly common belief that the dating world makes sense or that, failing that, the dating world can be MADE to make sense if you shove it hard enough and throw out enough data. It’s common among pick-up artists, of course, and the more misogynistic brand of Redditor; but Cosmo does it, self-help [...]

“Let’s not envision women as divinely merciful inhuman angels who deserve better than us any more than we envision them to be inferior beings.”

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This is a comment by wellokaythen on the comment of the day “I just think it’s a bloody miracle women think we’re sexy.”

The Golden Ratio of Attraction

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“Men love bitches, women love bad boys.”

“You can’t be attracted (or attractive) to everyone.”

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This comment was from Web on the post “Curves (or Lack of Curves) Don’t Make the Woman.”

“I can tell the difference between erotic appreciation and flirting and sexual graffiti that can be sprayed on randomly.”

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This comment was by Julie Gillis, in response to Jimmy, on the post “Chasing Beauty: An Addict’s Memoir.”

In Praise and Appreciation of Women

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It’s not one thing or another that makes a woman attractive to Collin Slattery. It’s the little things and the big things. It is everything and nothing.

Keep the Rug: an Appreciation of Male Body Hair

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Paula Russel makes a strong case for the appeal of a natural, hirsute hunk.