I was pondering - as one does - on the effects of the internet. It can lead us to so much information. Some good, some bad. But, I wondered if men would know half the things we do about our bodies if it wasn't for forums and bulletin boards and blogs.
For instance, growing up male, the morning boner has always been there. Before the advent of the internet, did I learn anything about why that happens.
My cock didn't have a hood of skin like my brother's. What was that about?
Those "awkward boners," the ones that rise up at the most inconvenient or unusual places and times. As a teenager and young adult,of course I wondered why my cock got so hard, snaking down a pant leg or pushing up past the waistband when I hadn't been thinking about sex in any way.
Boners in the showers after gym class. Wondering what the hell was going on.
Leaking would create ever-growing wet spots at the crotch of my pants.
I would have these terrific dreams and wake to my cock having spewed all over me.
Did anyone ever broach those subjects with me in person? Lord, no! It was all too personal and we all thought we were alone in dealing with those issues.
My older brother jacked off and taught me that skill. We had a couple of buddies who stroked off with us. The circle jerks in the military could've gotten us all discharged. So jacking off with buddies sure as hell wasn't talked about.
I was not alone in my quest for information. The internet has enabled me to unfold a lot of mystery over the years. I'm thankful for that.
And, I'm grateful you've all come along on the journey with me.
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I agree with you about the internet. So much information right at our fingers tips. I have a friend who is always self diagnosing himself when he's ailed, but I told him it's fine to do to maybe get an idea, he still needs to go see a doctor.
We all come along on the journey, and I think and hope that the journey goes on.
Aristote (himself quoted by Shakespeare) said "The one who is no longer your friend has never been it."
But as for me, journey or not, I remain your friend.
Hugs and bisous, my darlings Jean and Pat.
Times certainly have changed.
Aww. You're so great. I love tuning in here. And as for the days before the internet? Well, I got all those things answered by reading a little book called:"Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Sex*" Remember it? When I went babysitting as a teen, I would find it on a book shelf in just about every household. And I lived in a very small town. But I remember looking up most of those questions you posed here.
very interesting!
AMEN! Without it we would not know each other and we would have missed so much from each other. For sure the Internet opened up my world. Without it I would be all alone not knowing that all guys were going through the same things, questioning the same things, not knowing the same things. Wishing you all the very best, my Dear Friend. Hugs, Licks, and Strokes, AOM
Thanks for continuing to take us on this journey with you. You are the most comprehensively informative sites about the male anatomy, and certainly one of the most entertaining.
I learned about sex firsthand from older boys. I had found info in books and whatnot but I really found out about sex through older boys.
I didn’t have an older brother and I had no idea how a circle jerk was until three boys asked me to touch their dicks one summer night many years ago.
I knew all the details of the mechanics of sex but that was peanuts compared to the actual fish of sex.
Nowadays info is at the tip of our fingertips and many men have grown up thinking porn IS sex. Oh they’re in for a surprise.
XoXo
Now how come you’re uncut and your brother is not?
I've loved my time learning about men and the male body on the internet.
I knew I loved looking at the male body all the way back to early teens--I would get off on looking at pictures of Mark Spitz, my brothers got off to female pictures.
I knew I was "different", but religion said I "abnormal" and that I should feel guilty about masturbating.
Thru looking at male pictures I've found out I'm totally normal. I'm a gay leaning bi, but I'm normal. I have a dic that is normal, 6 inches. I'm cut...not my choice, but I'm normal. My balls are normal. My body is normal. And since turning away from my Mormon upbringing, I do not feel guilty one bit now when I masturbate, 3-5 times a week, and I'm over 60.
I've learned to LOVE MYSELF thru all the men I've looked at and enjoyed.
I appreciate your blog with helpful information, and awesome pictures!!!
Keep up the good work!!!
Agree the internet has opened doors for many who might otherwise be in the dark about certain topics. Your website is instructional, thoughtful, helpful, and level headed about guy issues. Thank you.
But, the internet can be a path to misinformation and confusion too. For example, it can be confusing to younger guys and gals when they see 11 and 12 inchers being commonplace in photos. Funny, but when the guys are actually plowing the girls on the internet....almost no one has an 11 or 12 incher. They somehow disappeared?
The amount of information available these days really helps the younger generation(s). I started in the mid 90s as a 12-13 year old but that was before unlimited surfing. We all remember the dial up days and billed by the hour. My father lectured us kids on abusing the time online at the start of things. Today, I would have been able to research and get answers to those questions that we all had as we made the journey through puberty.
So glad that we are all connected through these blogs. Thanks Whkattk for all that you share!
Learning more about our bodies is good - and you've done a great service in your blog! As I face the "falling apart" stage of life the internet can take the mystery and worry out of things. Today's service was my first morning hardon thanks to the white briefs guy!
@ Six - It's the other way around. I'm cut, he's not. It never was explained to me why. I did ask. The answer was, "You'll know when you're older." Well, now I'm in my 60s and STILL don't know why my parents chose this for me. Could be it was fused and the doctor suggested it....who knows?
Haha Ok.
It may have been what you said. Usually the whole family is either cut or not. I should know. I've had brothers er... fraternize over me.
XOXO
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