A question about nipples...

[The Stonker]

I always thought its because a Woman's chest is considered a Sexual Organ while a man's chest is not(i do know quite a few girls that go nuts over a guys chest though).

Well, not really a sexual organ. Sexual ornamentation. Kind of the same difference, but not really.

OT: You might as well ask why ANY kind of body exposure is permitted on TV. It's probably because the Moral Authority doesn't want the minds of our young men to be corrupted with thoughts of boobies, while women are supposed to be chaste and not want sex to begin with, so who cares about them.

I guess women are supposed to be turned on more by personality than physique, but then there's Twilight... Edward... Jacob... so I guess we can never really be sure when it comes to human nature.

So girls want to be opressed by a sadist who sparkles?
No wonder male strippers are so popular with the girls....
But I think it has alot to do with porn.

 

[Gigaguy64]

I always thought its because a Woman's chest is considered a Sexual Organ while a man's chest is not(i do know quite a few girls that go nuts over a guys chest though).

Now that I think about it why doesnt anime depict guys with nipples?

Ive only seen a handful that does that.

Probably because its useless details.
Even Shojo Manga/Anime doesn't show them a lot.

I would think shojo manga/anime would make the guys have nipples cuz as you said there are girls out there who go crazy when they see a guys chest.

So would i.
Iv seen several that do detail things like that, but they were generally detailed manga.
Though id venture to say it not the nipples that turn most women on, its Strong, defined, chest muscles.
Though not overly defined or muscular.

 

[Marik2]

Though id venture to say it not the nipples that turn most women on, its Strong, defined, chest muscles.

Yeah thats really it, but for them the nipples are the icing in the cake.

 

[Dags90]

Though id venture to say it not the nipples that turn most women on, its Strong, defined, chest muscles.

According to at least one study, you might be a bit wrong on that part. Or at least, the degree to which muscularity is a factor in women finding chests attractive.[footnote]http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2000/06/men-have-distorted-image-of-what-women-find-attractive/[/footnote]

 

[Gigaguy64]

Though id venture to say it not the nipples that turn most women on, its Strong, defined, chest muscles.

Yeah thats really it, but for them the nipples are the icing in the cake.

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I have seen several anime that make fun of the No Male Nipples thing though.
Its been a while though.
But recently there was a show made called Milky Holmes.
One of the guys is super Handsome and his Nipple Defy the laws of Reality.
Also a manga called something something(cant remember) Jaguar, has fun with them as well.
Not really perverted or antything, just really weird and funny.

 

[Gigaguy64]

Though id venture to say it not the nipples that turn most women on, its Strong, defined, chest muscles.

According to at least one study, you might be a bit wrong on that part. Or at least, the degree to which muscularity is a factor in women finding chests attractive.[footnote]http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2000/06/men-have-distorted-image-of-what-women-find-attractive/[/footnote]

Huh, that's interesting.

And yea, i didn't mean Overly Muscular.
Just somewhat defined.
Ill edit to clarify a bit more.

 

[Marik2]

Though id venture to say it not the nipples that turn most women on, its Strong, defined, chest muscles.

Yeah thats really it, but for them the nipples are the icing in the cake.

Icwatudidthar.jpg

I have seen several anime that make fun of the No Male Nipples thing though.
Its been a while though.
But recently there was a show made called Milky Holmes.
One of the guys is super Handsome and his Nipple Defy the laws of Reality.
Also a manga called something something(cant remember) Jaguar, has fun with them as well.
Not really perverted or antything, just really weird and funny.

LOL they sound like hentai's man

 

[Gigaguy64]

Though id venture to say it not the nipples that turn most women on, its Strong, defined, chest muscles.

Yeah thats really it, but for them the nipples are the icing in the cake.

Icwatudidthar.jpg

I have seen several anime that make fun of the No Male Nipples thing though.
Its been a while though.
But recently there was a show made called Milky Holmes.
One of the guys is super Handsome and his Nipple Defy the laws of Reality.
Also a manga called something something(cant remember) Jaguar, has fun with them as well.
Not really perverted or antything, just really weird and funny.

LOL they sound like hentai's man

Hahaha.
They do.
In fact Milky Holmes goes insane and makes fun of Hentai.
But Jaguar isn't one, its just a really wacko manga from Jump.

 

[Piphchan]

Because the female body is an object of shame, and to be covered up unless viewed by mature adults. Duh. That's the same reason for every other double standard, like

1. Men who bang lots of women are studs, but women who bang lots of men are whores.
2. Strong men are manly, strong women are lesbians.
3. Men should enjoy sex a lot, but women who enjoy sex a lot either have serious issues, are whores or nymphomaniacs, or are just dirty
4. Men shouldn't have to wear condoms or pull out, that's inconvenient. Women should just take a magic pill (which screws with their hormones and body chemistry to a great degree).
5. If a man pays for a date, it means a woman should reciprocate with sex, because these are equal things.
6. If a man refuses a woman's advances, it's his prerogative. If a woman refuses a man's advances, she's just a cold *****.

I love you and this post. So much truth - cold, unfortunate truth...

 

[PureChaos]

apparently they are considered separate thing so cannot be considered under they same banning sensor, a man showing his boobs is separate from a woman showing her boobs in the same way as people will call me on saying 'mans boobs' when men generally don't have boob.

 

[Piphchan]

That's the same reason for every other double standard, like

1. Men who bang lots of women are studs, but women who bang lots of men are whores.
2. Strong men are manly, strong women are lesbians.
3. Men should enjoy sex a lot, but women who enjoy sex a lot either have serious issues, are whores or nymphomaniacs, or are just dirty
4. Men shouldn't have to wear condoms or pull out, that's inconvenient. Women should just take a magic pill (which screws with their hormones and body chemistry to a great degree).
5. If a man pays for a date, it means a woman should reciprocate with sex, because these are equal things.
6. If a man refuses a woman's advances, it's his prerogative. If a woman refuses a man's advances, she's just a cold *****.

Just like how

1: Women who cry are just having a bad time; men who cry are weak, or 'gay' (tell me how that works, someone)
2: Woman rapes man? What a joke. Man rapes woman? Lengthy news scandal, court case, man imprisoned and villified... whether he did it or not.
3: If a woman hits and beats a man, it supposedly has no impact whatsoever, and therefore doesn't matter; if a man so much as lays a heavy finger on a woman, he's a violent, dangerous abuser of females.
4: This one relies on personal stereotypes, but who reading this has ever seen a woman they didn't like the look of, and subsequently took steps to avoid on the street for fear of their safety? A few maybe. Now how about men?

This all sounds more aggressive than intended, but I just wanted to clarify that these things work both ways, contrary to their definition.

Actually, the double standards exist BECAUSE women are seen as weak: so anything a man does that can be associated to society's view of feminity (emotions, physical weakness, and others) is seen as weak and is shamed BY SOCIETY.

Aren't all emotional men gays? Aren't all physically strong women lesbians?

Think about it. If women were seen as equal and not just the weaker gender, overtly emotional, feeble and unable to protect themselves, wouldn't MEN benefit from the changes also? Much less pressure to act as a "real" man by society's standards and just be themselves? Not be afraid to show emotion, or admitting they were beat by anyone? Wouldn't that be great?

 

[Geekosaurus]

Women's nipples are more sensitive than men's so they have more sexual relevance and play a larger part in sex and foreplay.

They're not necessarily more sensitive. But they are considered more sexual.

Also, and this is more of a personal question but what the hey - who gets turned on by MALE nipples?

Presumably women and male homosexuals.

 

[bloodrayne626]

Women's nipples are more sensitive than men's so they have more sexual relevance and play a larger part in sex and foreplay.

They're not necessarily more sensitive. But they are considered more sexual.

Also, and this is more of a personal question but what the hey - who gets turned on by MALE nipples?

Presumably women and male homosexuals.

Aye, but I assume there's other parts to be sensually aroused by on the human body, and male nipples aren't exactly at the top of that list.

 

[Nouw]

Women's nipples are more sensitive than men's so they have more sexual relevance and play a larger part in sex and foreplay.

They're not necessarily more sensitive. But they are considered more sexual.

Also, and this is more of a personal question but what the hey - who gets turned on by MALE nipples?

Presumably women and male homosexuals.

Aye, but I assume there's other parts to be sensually aroused by on the human body, and male nipples aren't exactly at the top of that list.

Spoiler: Exactly. Does this turn you on?

And think of the opposite. Now stop you dirty nerd!


Aaah a thread about nipples without it being derailed or filled with jokes or porn! It's a Christmas Miracle!
Well I guess this thread has been summed up nicely. Bravo Escapist!

 

[enriel]

Because sexism and double standards still exist?

 

[LawlessSquirrel]

Because the female body is an object of shame, and to be covered up unless viewed by mature adults. Duh. That's the same reason for every other double standard, like

1. Men who bang lots of women are studs, but women who bang lots of men are whores.
2. Strong men are manly, strong women are lesbians.
3. Men should enjoy sex a lot, but women who enjoy sex a lot either have serious issues, are whores or nymphomaniacs, or are just dirty
4. Men shouldn't have to wear condoms or pull out, that's inconvenient. Women should just take a magic pill (which screws with their hormones and body chemistry to a great degree).
5. If a man pays for a date, it means a woman should reciprocate with sex, because these are equal things.
6. If a man refuses a woman's advances, it's his prerogative. If a woman refuses a man's advances, she's just a cold *****.

I bet you're getting tired of this being quoted, right?

I've encountered people like that before, but they're a rarity, judging purely from the circles I run with. It's worth noting that sexism and double-standards don't exist purely for women; I honestly think the level of inequality isn't focussed on one gender more than the other. Well, I'm naturally biased towards my own gender since those are the standards I have to tolerate, but I'm open-minded enough to think it's the same on the other end. It's just the way the world seems to work, as frustrating and torturous as it can be.

The genders are certainly different, but I personally hold both to the same standards when it comes to acceptable behaviour.

As for the question: most likely just because it's not generally accepted in public for women to be topless. Well, it IS in parts of Australia, despite them trying to change that. It'd just be the (perceived) amount of outrage caused by conservative groups I guess. I guess it's just some strange censorship tradition with origins lost in the ages.

 

[Cheesus333]

That's the same reason for every other double standard, like

1. Men who bang lots of women are studs, but women who bang lots of men are whores.
2. Strong men are manly, strong women are lesbians.
3. Men should enjoy sex a lot, but women who enjoy sex a lot either have serious issues, are whores or nymphomaniacs, or are just dirty
4. Men shouldn't have to wear condoms or pull out, that's inconvenient. Women should just take a magic pill (which screws with their hormones and body chemistry to a great degree).
5. If a man pays for a date, it means a woman should reciprocate with sex, because these are equal things.
6. If a man refuses a woman's advances, it's his prerogative. If a woman refuses a man's advances, she's just a cold *****.

Just like how

1: Women who cry are just having a bad time; men who cry are weak, or 'gay' (tell me how that works, someone)
2: Woman rapes man? What a joke. Man rapes woman? Lengthy news scandal, court case, man imprisoned and villified... whether he did it or not.
3: If a woman hits and beats a man, it supposedly has no impact whatsoever, and therefore doesn't matter; if a man so much as lays a heavy finger on a woman, he's a violent, dangerous abuser of females.
4: This one relies on personal stereotypes, but who reading this has ever seen a woman they didn't like the look of, and subsequently took steps to avoid on the street for fear of their safety? A few maybe. Now how about men?

This all sounds more aggressive than intended, but I just wanted to clarify that these things work both ways, contrary to their definition.

Actually, the double standards exist BECAUSE women are seen as weak: so anything a man does that can be associated to society's view of feminity (emotions, physical weakness, and others) is seen as weak and is shamed BY SOCIETY.

Aren't all emotional men gays? Aren't all physically strong women lesbians?

Think about it. If women were seen as equal and not just the weaker gender, overtly emotional, feeble and unable to protect themselves, wouldn't MEN benefit from the changes also? Much less pressure to act as a "real" man by society's standards and just be themselves? Not be afraid to show emotion, or admitting they were beat by anyone? Wouldn't that be great?

I'm not saying it's right that this is the way it is, I'm just pointing out that guys don't get a free ride on this train either. Everyone suffers from stereotyping and generalisation, but there's nothing any individual can do about it. Nothing that comes to my mind, anyway... I'm sure some social revolutionary out there has the right idea, but no-one will listen to him. Such a shame :/

 

[binvjoh]

No idea. I've never seen nipples as an attractive part of the human body, nor a very sexual one.