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View Poll Results: Nudity...artistic or sensual?
Yes I can view an attractive nude and only appreciate it artistically. 38 70.37%
No I can't separate attractive nudity from sensuality or sexuality. 10 18.52%
I don't know. 6 11.11%
Voters: 54. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 07-19-2012, 01:50 PM
 
Location: Miami Florida
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I have been debating with another member on this forum concerning nudity and how it is perceived and understood in actual society.

My question to you is.....

Can you or anyone you know (male, female or other) separate attractive nudity from sensuality or sexuality? In other words can you or anyone you know look at an attractive nude person and not have any .... feelings other than artistic appreciation?
I've noticed that several forum members assumed I meant nudes in art or misunderstood the setting. I meant...butt naked right in front of you. And not in an art class. And the nude has to be attractive and of the gender you are attracted too. Not grandma Moses or your old boss. More like Jennifer Lopez at the beach suddenly taking off her clothes in front of you. Or Brad Pitt stripping in front of you while cleaning the pool.

I think that's clear enough.

Thanks,

Joe
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Old 07-19-2012, 06:57 PM
 
Location: Forests of Maine
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Originally Posted by joeandmich View Post
I've noticed that several forum members assumed I meant nudes in art or misunderstood the setting. I meant...butt naked right in front of you. And not in an art class. And the nude has to be attractive and of the gender you are attracted too. Not grandma Moses or your old boss. More like Jennifer Lopez at the beach suddenly taking off her clothes in front of you. Or Brad Pitt stripping in front of you while cleaning the pool.

I think that's clear enough.

Thanks,

Joe
"... not in an art class..."
"... nude ..."
"... attractive ..."
"... [appropriate] gender you are attracted to..."
"... like Jennifer Lopez / Brad Pitt ... suddenly taking off ... clothes ... stripping in front of you ..."

I assume that you mean a person not already in a 'committed' long-term relationship with me.



I do not remember ever being faced with such a circumstance in my life.

I do not think that I would be able to "separate attractive nudity from sensuality". My Dw on the other hand, can easily look at an attractive nude and not have any feelings about it at all.
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Old 07-19-2012, 06:59 PM
 
Location: Planet Eaarth
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The human body , properly lit, can be so amazingly beautiful it's amazing!!
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Old 07-19-2012, 07:34 PM
 
Location: The western periphery of Terra Australis
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The human body , properly lit, can be so amazingly beautiful it's amazing!!
I think we look kinda weird. I'm often turned on by women I wouldnt consider aesthetically beautiful.
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Old 07-19-2012, 07:51 PM
 
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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I think we look kinda weird. I'm often turned on by women I wouldnt consider aesthetically beautiful.
Maybe it's a natural appreciation.
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Old 07-20-2012, 12:35 PM
 
Location: Pittsburgh
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Originally Posted by joeandmich View Post
I've noticed that several forum members assumed I meant nudes in art or misunderstood the setting. I meant...butt naked right in front of you. And not in an art class. And the nude has to be attractive and of the gender you are attracted too. Not grandma Moses or your old boss. More like Jennifer Lopez at the beach suddenly taking off her clothes in front of you. Or Brad Pitt stripping in front of you while cleaning the pool.

I think that's clear enough.

Thanks,

Joe
Other than if you were a doctor, in what circumstances would a person of your preferred gender be naked in front of you, and it's not a sexual situation? The entire premise is odd.
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Old 07-20-2012, 12:41 PM
 
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The question is moot. Arousal is a legitimate reaction to art.
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Old 07-20-2012, 12:45 PM
 
Location: Pa
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Nah I don't get excited for naked art.
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Old 07-21-2012, 01:01 PM
 
Location: Planet Eaarth
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I think we look kinda weird. I'm often turned on by women I wouldnt consider aesthetically beautiful.
The "wierd" in your post is............YOU!
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Old 07-21-2012, 01:10 PM
 
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def cannot
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