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Kirk
= Cult of Ray =
USA
633 Posts |
 Posted - 07/07/2005 : 14:04:13
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Masculinity: how would you describe it in a man?
I'm just curious what my fellow americans and also everyone around the world thinks about it.
I partially define it as: provider, active, etc |
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mun chien andalusia
= Quote Accumulator =
Italy
2139 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2005 : 14:15:36
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facial hair is important.
Zen fascists will control you,100% natural |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2005 : 14:17:58
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Many masculine men shave their faces.
Funny that this thread is here. A forumette and I were emailing about this very subject not too long ago. We decided it'd be too racy, as we would end up posting about all the things that guys get to do that we as women can't do. There is a myriad of humdrum things that men do that strike me, at least, as fascinating and sexy by virtue of the fact that there exist solely in the male provenance.
Example: shaving one's face. I find it terribly sexy that men do that. It's probably boring to have to do that every morning but it's fascinating to watch a guy shave. The list is too long...
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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Kirk
= Cult of Ray =
USA
633 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2005 : 14:22:09
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Shaving...
what else? This is interesting for a man to hear. |
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
2002 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2005 : 14:28:02
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quote:
Originally posted by Kirk
Shaving...
what else? This is interesting for a man to hear.
I wonder if women find our being able to pee standing up as fascinating as shaving.
I was alone...in my BIG BED
-bRIAN |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2005 : 14:37:19
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quote:
Originally posted by Kirk
Shaving...
what else? This is interesting for a man to hear.
Read a map 
Build fire |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2005 : 14:37:20
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I can read a map and start a fire. Many women can. I'm talking about things that only men can do ipso facto.
The pee-standing-up thing, it's interesting, but not in a penis-envy way. Shaving, definitely, specifically that your faces feel rough compared to ours. Oh, god, the fact that your underwear is differerent, not as dainty, especially the almighty boxer shorts. I also like and constantly notice how men use space differently from women, more freely. A man will take up space, say, when sitting. He'll sprawl his limbs, whereas I always tuck mine in, make myself smaller, which I see other women do, too. Also fascinating -- how men dispense with verbal niceties and get to the point, whereas women rarely cut to the chase when speaking, we tend to meander and couch our points.
Someone else have a turn. I have a long list of things I notice that I consider strictly masculine.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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MissMaceo
= Cult of Ray =
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2005 : 15:27:09
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The ability to hold you when you cry and tell you NO when you are wrong.
Those who find themselves ridiculous, sit down next to me. |
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
2715 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2005 : 15:36:09
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Originally posted by MissMaceo
The ability to hold you when you cry and tell you NO when you are wrong.
Also sometimes, the ability to tell you NO when you cry and hold you when you're wrong.
Join the Cult of France / And get Honeycomb weeks in advance |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2005 : 15:37:01
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I am not sure I fully understand that? Please explain the second part.
Don't believe the type!
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MissMaceo
= Cult of Ray =
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2005 : 15:40:50
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quote:
Originally posted by Frog in the Sand
quote:
Originally posted by MissMaceo
The ability to hold you when you cry and tell you NO when you are wrong.
Also sometimes, the ability to tell you NO when you cry and hold you when you're wrong.
Join the Cult of France / And get Honeycomb weeks in advance
Yeah, that is SO true.
Those who find themselves ridiculous, sit down next to me. |
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
2715 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2005 : 15:44:24
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Sorry HPM - I should have added, 'instead of getting angry'.
Join the Cult of France / And get Honeycomb weeks in advance |
Edited by - Frog in the Sand on 07/07/2005 15:45:32 |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2005 : 15:49:03
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How are those two solely masculine traits? Women can do those things, too.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
5305 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2005 : 17:05:00
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| I think to me masculinity = manliness = taking the high ground and maybe sucking stuff up in order to be an adult and doing stuff that isn't always considered masculine... such as cooking and doing laundry... that's such a huge turn on! |
Edited by - Daisy Girl on 07/07/2005 17:06:14 |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2005 : 18:16:16
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| Being grouchy and belching. Getting angry at electrical equipment. Being a control freak. Not being able to use an iron. ;) |
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mun chien andalusia
= Quote Accumulator =
Italy
2139 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2005 : 18:59:23
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hey i can use an iron better than any woman. and i don't get angry at electrical equipment. i punch it and then try to fix it and then i destroy it and then i buy a new one identical to the one i broke so nobody notices. that's macho.
Zen fascists will control you,100% natural |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2005 : 19:00:04
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| Bravery tempered with wisdom, but sometimes also foolhardy courageousness. Strength of character based on a mind that is constantly open, seeking and questioning and at the same time content. It's not soley in the realm of men, but it defines masculinity for me. At the moment I don't know of any character traits that men or women have that the other cannot. |
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danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
2792 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2005 : 20:36:29
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quote:
Originally posted by Kirk
Masculinity: how would you describe it in a man?
I'm just curious what my fellow americans and also everyone around the world thinks about it.
I partially define it as: provider, active, etc
"provider, active, ect" ?
how about?... Balls. |
Edited by - danjersey on 07/07/2005 20:38:51 |
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greg
- FB Fan -
Canada
159 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2005 : 21:38:10
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Pesky external genitalia. Watch out with the zippers!!!
www.bettieserveert.com |
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Stevio10
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1117 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2005 : 22:32:06
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| I dont think there are any differences between masculinity and feminity besides physically. The rest is all socially learned and has been for some time. |
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danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
2792 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2005 : 23:02:14
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Originally posted by Stevio10
I dont think there are any differences between masculinity and feminity besides physically. The rest is all socially learned and has been for some time.
so what do balls, mean to you?
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2005 : 13:30:37
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I don't know exactly what masculinity is, but I know I don't have much of it.
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2005 : 06:58:10
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Originally posted by Frog in the Sand
Sorry HPM - I should have added, 'instead of getting angry'.
Join the Cult of France / And get Honeycomb weeks in advance
Sorry froggy, I was refering to MissMaceo's post.
Don't believe the type!
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Stevio10
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1117 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2005 : 16:19:11
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| Balls? Well they provide me with some fun hehe. "Balls", well, are they masculine? Cojones? Everyone has cojones though, right? Or atleast not everyone but people of both genders/sexuality show noble, brave qualities. I dunno, depends how you determine the definition of masculinity. In my mind there is no difference between masculinity/femininity and male/female. Masculinity or femininity is something i think you learn from an early age and identify with. When we are born, are we masculine because we are male? Or do we turn masculine because of the way we're brought up and what society expects of us as a "man"? Now if only there was a 3rd gender...that would really get me in a spin...! |
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1041 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2005 : 17:05:16
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To me, masculinity evokes having a single-minded purpose or mission that no one, not even one's lover can derail or be more important than. Kind of a calling or gift. Men always seek a release after putting in the work.
All of the true things I am about to tell you are shameless lies |
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Kirk
= Cult of Ray =
USA
633 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2005 : 18:01:29
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I also think masculinity is also socially determined to an extent.
Masculinity in this part of Idaho (USA) includes owning a big truck and having facial hair.
Nearly every day, I look over a sheet of paper that defines who I am (more like who I want to be).
What's your thoughts on this list, given below?
Me: defined
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Early riser
Stays busy
Independent
Determined
Assertive
Acts as a leader
Willing to take risks
Eats protein foods
Doesn’t snack much
Doesn’t drink sugar drinks
Self control
Masculine
Competitive
Athletic
Exercises often
Sexually active
Analytical
Explores his environment
Observes
Listens to Rocket from the Crypt
Watches John Wayne movies
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 01:17:53
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Originally posted by TRANSMARINE
quote:
Originally posted by Kirk
Shaving...
what else? This is interesting for a man to hear.
I wonder if women find our being able to pee standing up as fascinating as shaving.
I was alone...in my BIG BED
-bRIAN
I saw a movie where a gal peed standing up, and not allover herself either, on a wall. I didn't know this was possible. Yeah I don't want to get into specifics...
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Don't believe the hype. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 06:15:33
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quote:
Originally posted by Carolynanna
quote:
Originally posted by TRANSMARINE
quote:
Originally posted by Kirk
Shaving...
what else? This is interesting for a man to hear.
I wonder if women find our being able to pee standing up as fascinating as shaving.
I was alone...in my BIG BED
-bRIAN
I saw a movie where a gal peed standing up, and not allover herself either, on a wall. I didn't know this was possible. Yeah I don't want to get into specifics...
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Don't believe the hype.
And people say porn isn't educational...
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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PsychicTwin
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1772 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 06:34:27
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Forgive my bluntness:
Men are voracious masturbators (in general). Sure, girls play with themselves too but I think we are all aware of the ratio/frequency of execution here. Maybe it's because for men sex and sexual gratification is intrinsically tied to a one-shot (no pun intended) climax, so this makes us more inclined to "take matters into our own hands" in a goal-oriented, up-and-at-'em sorta fashion. With women, I get the impression that self-gratification of the sexual kind is a far more whimsical, mood-driven process in terms of motivation.
Maybe I'm wrong, but it's interesting to contemplate nonetheless. |
Edited by - PsychicTwin on 07/12/2005 11:29:05 |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2005 : 04:55:24
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| That's verbal masterbation! ;) |
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KimStanleyRobinson
* Dog in the Sand *
1972 Posts |
Posted - 07/13/2005 : 12:49:52
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take a 300 or above sociology course and you'll have a bit more trouble defining "masculinity" or any other concept or term related to human society..especially gender.
masculinity?
see, we anthropomorphize...masculinity is not just something humans are/have/exude...
I describe it...ummm...hard, rough, strong.
Anything more than that is too subjective?
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What does MASCULINITY mean to you?
