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A gay man online recently found himself in an interesting discussion with his female friends about attraction and what really turns people on. Their verdict: penises do nothing for them.

Later, he took to an online forum with a question that sparked some seriously honest conversation among other gay men, he asked, “Do nudes turn you on?”He added, “I had an interesting conversation with some straight girls. All the girls said they don’t like looking at penises and it doesn’t turn them on. I can see any penis, and it turns me on immediately. I’m curious if it’s a guy vs. girl thing?”

Naturally, the gay internet had opinions. Here’s what gay men had to say when asked the same question:

One reader kept it short and cheeky: “A dick is a dick to me as long as it’s bigger than a tic tac.” A clear example of that classic gay humor—direct, flirty, and unapologetically honest. For some, size matters; for others, it’s just part of the fun.

Another guy made it clear that attraction plays a major role: “Yep, it turns me on (if I’m attracted, of course).” Looks alone might spark interest, but it’s the person per se behind the picture that keeps the desire going.

For others, it’s more about context than content. One man admitted, “I really like penises, but dick pics by themselves mean nothing to me.” This echoes a common sentiment: nudes can be hot, but they’re not always emotionally engaging. Sometimes, the right words can spark more heat than any explicit photo ever could.

Meanwhile, another commenter said, “I need to be attracted to the rest of him first, if I like his face and body then his cock is just another part of him that I’ll want to see. I don’t go on cock pics alone, but people seem to think that is all I should want to see.” This speaks to a different kind of desire, one that connects physical attraction with personality and chemistry.

And then there’s the universal gay truth, perfectly summed up by another man: “Yup. I think that’s one of the biggest differences between men and women. Gay guys have an appreciation for penises that’s on an entirely different level than women do LOL.”

In addition, one guy wrote, “Of course. I think some people just have a different mindset when it comes to things of that nature. Me personally, I like them and yes. However, it’s not a generalized thing. Angles have to be good, certain things are appreciated etc.” So yes, lighting and framing still matter—because bad angles can kill even the best nudes.

And finally, there was this gem: “I’m on your side of the fence. I even bought a book called ‘The Big Penis Book’ and am mesmerized by all the pictures on each of the pages (I read some of those pages).” He added, “The only thing that would turn me off on all those guys? Getting to know about them and then their ‘substance’ turns me off (physical attracts, but substance seals the deal).”

Having said all that, what about you, Adam4adam blog readers, do nudes turn you on—or is it more about the man behind the pixels? Are gay men simply more visually wired than women, or do we just celebrate the male body without shame or judgment? Share with us your thoughts and stories in the comments down below: do nudes make your heart race, or do you scroll past unless you find the guy attractive, too?

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