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(NSFW) Are some of the things that we like in the bedroom influenced by media?

Asked by ANef_is_Enuf (26839points) January 7th, 2011

This was sort of inspired by @deni’s question.

Of course many things move in trends and always have and always will, including the ways that we style our hair (and our pubic hair.) However, a preference for a total lack of hair seems biologically unnatural. Human beings of mating age naturally have hair on their genitals, so being drawn to those lacking hair seems like it must be a societal or media influence. I wouldn’t think it is a natural preference.
Along the same lines, I had a conversation with someone recently regarding pornography frequently focusing on a woman choking or gagging while giving oral sex. I asked him if that is something that physically feels good to men (meaning, is it something that you would feel naturally compelled to do) or is it an ego boost – or is really just one of those things that comes up so frequently in pornography that it gets the gears turning. “Oh, that would be hot.”
I’m sure there are many other examples, feel free to share any that might come to mind.
I just can’t help but wonder how many of us are influenced by the sexual images that are so easily available in this day and age.
So, do you think that the media and/or pornography influence your sex life and some of the preferences you have in the bedroom?

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