Look at the Pictures II

Mapplethorpe didn't photograph only men, or male nudes. His work encompassed women and inanimate objects as well. 

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But, the world will always remember him for the men.

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Totally forgot about the doctor appointment this morning. But, here are some photos, some of which may be reminiscent of Mapplethorpe's work.

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Look at the Pictures

Indeed. He wanted people to look at his explicit pictures because he wanted infamy. And he certainly found it. HBO's "Robert Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures" gives an indepth look at the man behind the camera, and doesn't shy away from showing us the photographs which many people, art critics included, thought of as "porn." Yet, when Cincinnati took the Contemporary Art Center to court on obscenity charges over 5 photos included in the final tour of 175 photographs (after Robert's death), the jury ruled them "art." It was a great victory for everyone. It's hard to believe it's been a bit over 25 years. And, yet, we still find this type of "free speech" challenged in all artistic endeavors from painting and sculpture to film and theatre, and everything in between. Our own adult blogs still come under attack.

 

 Whatever one may say about the man, he knew how to stir emotions, and controversy

And many photographers since have mimicked his work.

A Mom Goes "Bat-shit nuts"

An email from a reader in response to Friday's post:

"Would somebody convince my ex about that? She was a bit crazy before we split but now she's bat-shit nuts! She came home from work sick last week to discover our two sons and a few friends of the older one in his room naked and jerkingoff. She kicked my oldest son out of the house and forbids him to see his brother or she'll call the cops and have him arrested for molesting his younger brother. The oldest is now with me, though she fought for full custody during the divorce and won. My sons are devastated. The youngest says his mother is hasselling him every day and he's really kind of fucked up over this. I tell him he's normal like every other guy, she tells him its awful and he's disgusting. He wants to come live with me and his brother and I'm at a total loss."

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My answer:

Oh, good fucking lord! Chain her up and force her watch a bunch of solo videos. No, I know that can't happen. I'm no lawyer, but I think both of your sons need one. (Not the same one, though.) The older son just in case his mother decides to follow through on the threat. Those kinds of charges are serious and could follow him the rest of his life. It's no joke and shouldn't be taken lightly. I'd get one on retainer fast! If you can't afford it, consult with your county legal services.
The younger son needs one to petition the court for a new custody hearing. You could file for custody, but chances are you'd lose (again). Depending on your son's age, any decent judge will grant his request. But I think HE has to be the one to do it.

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First, guys jack off. It's normal, it's healthy. That's all there is to it. And shame on your ex for trying to convince your sons otherwise.

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It's very common for brothers to jack off together.

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Guys of your sons' age are naturally curious about one another's cocks and whether all their buddies jack off - and how often. This is why circle jerks are such a common thing between friends as they're growing up.

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And it often turns to all kinds of games.

Who can cum first, or last, or the most, or the farthest.

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Yeah, even challenges to cum on something and then see who will be brave enough to eat it.

And, yes, at some point along the line, they'll reach out to touch and stroke one another's cocks.

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It's all quite normal, quite natural, and doesn't necessarily cease with age, regardless of sexual orientation.

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I hope you are able to make your sons believe it. And continue to educate them about their bodies and what they can expect.

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They'll be happier, more well-adjusted adults if you do.

Any legal folks care to help out here?

A Huge Part

A Faithful Reader emailed to ask if I listen to Howard Stern's satellite radio broadcasts. He admits Stern can be brash, but that he has an uncanny ability to get his male guests to talk about their cocks and masturbation;

if their father educated them,

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what their current schedule of jacking off is,

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if the women in their lives understand.

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He states it's amazing how many admit to youthful circle jerks,

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and how many still attend jack off clubs and groups.

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Well, though I no longer have satellite radio, I think it's great that Howard Stern does this. Boners 

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 and masturbation 

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are such a huge part of a man's life. It's important that we all begin to admit it. The more open we are, the less shame there will be over the activity.

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Welcome to April. Have a great weekend!