Members Lucky Posted March 4, 2012 Members Posted March 4, 2012 I saw some photos here that were posted in the Pornification Forum, and although I recognized that the guys were cute, I could not picture myself having sex with them. Obviously the guy who posted the photos could. So, here is my question: Most often when someone posts a photo in the Fetish section or the gallery, it is intended to be a photo of someone hot. At least it is in the mind of the poster. So I wonder if there is something off in that many of the photos either leave me cold or less than excited. Am I still gay? I have read that we are only attracted to, at most, ten percent of the men we see. That's probably good, except that for me the percentage is less. I know what I like and that is what I like. You can post hundreds of pix of guys that you like and it will not make me like them anymore. Another side of it is that personality plays a big part in attraction for me, and a photo often cannot show much of that. Most of us are drawn to youth, at least in the still athletic and fit range. I am not referring to underage youth. For me, hairy white men are (almost) automatically ruled out. The only reason I can come up with for that is that I am a hairy white man and I have been surrounded by them. So a smooth Asian or Latin does wonders for me. And a smile. I know that attraction usually defies any attempt at explanation. So I go back to the original question: On the photos you see here that are intended to be photos of hot guys, what percentage of them appeal to you, in that you also find them sexually attractive? Or have I asked an unanswerable question? It could be so broad as not to provide any meaningful answers. Quote
Members BigK Posted March 4, 2012 Members Posted March 4, 2012 I'm more in the 20-30% range. Interestingly, I like a higher percentage of the Pics here at MER than over at the other site. Quote
Guest Hoover42 Posted March 4, 2012 Posted March 4, 2012 Out of a sample of 100 of the most recent Twink Tuesday, Wet Wednesday, and Torso Thursday photos I clicked with 11 of the the guys. So, 11% for me! Quote
Guest tomcal Posted March 4, 2012 Posted March 4, 2012 "...I have read that we are only attracted to, at most, ten percent of the men we see..." well, I guess I am a anomaly!! I am attracted to alot bigger %!!(my best friend says if "he's got a dick and between 18 and 80 I am probably attracted to them!") LOL not quite true, but I realize how we all vary in what we like. I will pass over pics if hairy and over 35 usually, but if I was in a sauna and saw them in person... To answer your question, probably 40% of the pics I find some or alot attraction. Quote
Guest hitoallusa Posted March 4, 2012 Posted March 4, 2012 Lucky is it because you are a hot guy so your standard is high? I was never popular in school and the last one to be picked in gym classes so any decent looking guy is good for me. I find most guys attractive. Quote
Guest EXPAT Posted March 4, 2012 Posted March 4, 2012 I'm probably in the 40 - 50% range. But if the have too much metal or tattoos that's a turnoff. Also I prefer smoother guys. Some hair is OK but I'm not a fan of hairy beasts. Quote
Members Lucky Posted March 4, 2012 Author Members Posted March 4, 2012 Thanks for the answers. I realized after I posted that the pix which are posted are self-selected from pix of guys who are thought to be hot. So it would only be natural to find a higher percentage of them attractive than in day to day life. And, in some cases, I find the guys attractive, but am content to wait a few years for some maturity to go with the cute looks. So there is no easy answer. Quote
AdamSmith Posted March 4, 2012 Posted March 4, 2012 Anybody ethnic -- for me, that means Latino, Asian, black. Funny -- I pick up and hire white guys too, but just don't get off on them in pics/flicks that much. Wonder what gives? Quote
Guest hitoallusa Posted March 4, 2012 Posted March 4, 2012 Maybe you are attracted to something exotic! I am not sure whether Adam Smith was like that. I think he was very unique and different so he could come up with the invisible hand. Quote
AdamSmith Posted March 4, 2012 Posted March 4, 2012 Hito, you make the "invisible hand" sound a little bit naughty! Love it. Quote
TotallyOz Posted March 4, 2012 Posted March 4, 2012 I am attracted to most of the pics of guys under 25. Years ago I was not into muscle guys but find I am getting more attracted to them as the years go by. Naturally, I love Asian and Latin but a recent soiree with a white guy in LA has peaked my interest there as well. Quote
Members ihpguy Posted March 4, 2012 Members Posted March 4, 2012 Met a visiting American at a non-rent sauna tonight who is only attracted to above 65 in age. Skews that average way, way higher. Rio has a few that offer even that. Quote
Guest FourAces Posted March 4, 2012 Posted March 4, 2012 Since we all have different types we are attracted to I think trying to find a average percentage is going to be difficult. If I were to show you a list of what I'm attracted to it would make me seem very eccentric ... which I probably am But it would make no sense why pic X gets me going and pic A doesn't. Quote
Guest hitoallusa Posted March 4, 2012 Posted March 4, 2012 Why under 25? I am attracted to most of the pics of guys under 25. Years ago I was not into muscle guys but find I am getting more attracted to them as the years go by. Naturally, I love Asian and Latin but a recent soiree with a white guy in LA has peaked my interest there as well. Quote
Guest EXPAT Posted March 4, 2012 Posted March 4, 2012 Why under 25? Because they smell so nice. . . . Quote
Guest Hoover42 Posted March 4, 2012 Posted March 4, 2012 Why under 25? Because they smell so nice. . . . Interesting that you say that. I have a friend, in his late 60's, who told me many years ago that the younger the guy the better they smelled. He said that as guys get older there is simply more damage in the body which you can smell if you pay attention. I didn't really believe him at the time. Quote
Guest hitoallusa Posted March 4, 2012 Posted March 4, 2012 Well then guys smell bad after 25?? Scientifically proven??? Quote
AdamSmith Posted March 4, 2012 Posted March 4, 2012 Why under 25? Because they smell so nice. . . . They taste better too. Quote
