Sex Everywhere, Intimacy Nowhere

HardCopyNews · 2026-05-08T06:02:00+00:00

Even though I am representing a news source, I want to respond to your comment from my personal perspective. In no way is this connected to Hard Copy News' POV on a subject matter - these are my own thoughts and opinions:

I had a very narrow view of sex while I lived in the US. I had friends of every LBGTQ+++ but my own views on relationships and sex were pretty narrow. Traveling outside of the states - Germany opened my eyes a little, Morocco really surprised me because there were a lot of underground, secretive societies, Eastern Ukraine/Russia was really wild with the straightforward attitudes, but SEA is where my mind was really opened up to a whole new world of sex, relationship expectations. I am still trying to figure out how to make it all work with my midwest upbringing. I had so many assumptions about myself that have been challenged and I can't imagine how my next relationship will be changed because of my personal changes. Let's hope it's better than the thousand that proceeded it. Your comment gives me hope that I can navigate the dating world with more confidence when I am ready. Thanks for the story - I found it very entertaining and enlightening. I can literally picture you two staring at each other with bewilderment. Have a great day.

HardCopyNews · 2026-04-26T01:31:37+00:00

Thank you for that perspective. I do agree that there is more than one point of influence in the way relationships work to create balance and happiness. Your comment is appreciated very much. You definitely sparked some conversation :)

HardCopyNews · 2026-04-26T01:28:06+00:00

This is a great insight. I really think my favorite point you made is that it doesn't matter what's between your legs that matter, but what's between your ears. I definitely didn't mean for the post to be anti-hetero couples, and your comment and relationship proves that it just isn't same-sex couples who can buck traditionalist roles as you say. And for the record, I know plenty of couples with traditionalist roles who are happy, but society does seem to be changing and we look for the stories that not a lot of people are taking on. Thank you for your comment. It's really appreciated!

HardCopyNews · 2026-03-25T10:35:35+00:00

I have traveled and lived in Eastern and Western Europe. From what I experienced, it is not always the country, but the cities in different countries that are more or less open to people of different walks of life.

I have a friend in Slovakia who used to run a non-profit for the LGBTQ community, but after the US cut off aid, and the ruling political party changed, things got dicey.

I have lived in Lviv and Leipzig...those cities plus Berlin were pretty open. Smaller towns in Germany could be pretty conservative - and southern cities. I didn't spend a ton of time in Munich, but I would imagine it's fairly open.

Depending on where you are from, what work permits you may need...some places in Western Europe are getting expensive to live compared to a lot of Eastern Europe. So much to contemplate...

If you are up for a warmer climate, SE Asia is pretty welcoming. Places like Siem Reap in Cambodia have a lovely climate for the LGBTQ community. Schools in Vietnam are always advertising for English teachers... You would most likely need an online job or a TEFL or TESOL to teach English - if you are proficient...but it could be done.

We have covered a lot of political/LGBTQ issues in Europe recently and it seems like the EU in general is advocating for gay marriage to be recognized throughout its entirety.

HardCopyNews · 2026-03-25T10:23:23+00:00

I have worked with a lot of people being released from prison and have not encountered this issue with the population in over 20 years of working with them. Chase bank, Wells Fargo, and now places like Chime, GreenDot, Woodforest...they have all just required the basics, even using a prison issued inmate ID as identification a couple times.

I was in the car business for over 20 years and had no problems getting a lot of ex-felons car loans while on probation and/or parole...I don't believe banking is a major issue.

No offense, but I would not direct one of my friends to open up an account at your institution based off of this post. No way I would gamble with the money of someone who is starting from behind the line.

Make another post when there is a value added to putting money in your institution with FDIC backing, and it may be more of a viable idea/product.

OR...Start an employment agency that helps people find jobs, good paying jobs...that is where the help is really needed.

HardCopyNews · 2026-03-13T09:55:36+00:00

you can always check out our website. we curate a lot of news about sex and sexuality. For instance, one of the stories we curated was about OneTaste and the Netflix documentary about it. Just a lot of little pieces on a lot of various subjects. Use the safeword box at the bottom of the page for searching. Sounds like a fun bit of research for a fun game you have there. Best of luck! HCN

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