• @grrgyle@slrpnk.net
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    321 days ago

    Though it begs the question: if nudity became normalized, then what would be novel?

    Not an sexologist or even a sexy anthropologist, but my intuition is that aesthetic attraction would always be a factor (since it doesn’t rely on sexual attraction), and that acting in a sexually provocative would be the way to provoke the horny gaze.

    It might be nice to have less sexualization of people just be virtue of their existing in a sexualized body. That’s the dream, anyway.

    • @MotoAsh@lemmy.world
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      121 days ago

      I would phrase that near-last sentiment, “…in a sexy body.” instead. No one should be oggled simply for being sexy, but if they are sexualizing themselves, (like dressing up for a night club) I’d argue that can indicate a desire to be oggled. They still should not be objectified, but when someone is trying to look sexy, I bet most people would be disappointed to get zero glances.

      • @grrgyle@slrpnk.net
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        121 days ago

        We’re on thin ice here, because some people conflate dressing sexily with looking cool more than wanting to be desired sexually, but in general I agree with your edit.

        • @MotoAsh@lemmy.world
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          111 hours ago

          Yea, that’s why I said nightclub, where social interaction and maybe sexyness is generally a significant part.

          If someone simply looks sexy in their work uniform… yea, not the best time unless there are other clues. lol