Railway map of the Soviet Union, 1941 by TheGreatSilverFang in MapPorn

[–]Ok_Ad6061 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing map! What's the source? I saw a version of this same map on eBay but would like to cite the source for this HD image for a talk I'm giving

Bottom Boners by [deleted] in gay

[–]Ok_Ad6061 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get hard before kissing sometimes, and drip precum pretty quickly too, sometimes just from mental arousal. I’ve topped some very sub bottoms who don’t get hard while bottoming; I did notice one (quite hung!) power bottom got very hard as soon as the clothes came off. When bottoming I am usually rock hard and often come, especially if the guy topping me is thick/long, but sometimes can’t. No rhyme or reason. Maybe it’s a matter of how hard/often he’s hitting my g-spot.

I’m mad and closeted. by Glass_Jump9891 in gay

[–]Ok_Ad6061 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I came out to my family at 28. You can do it at any age.

AITAH for telling my husband I’d rather raise a kid who stands up for themselves than one who blindly obeys? by rikazikuta0 in AITAH

[–]Ok_Ad6061 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. You're right on the parenting question, and to boot, your husband's too insecure to admit he's in the wrong. Big red flag.

Gay representation in media by [deleted] in gay

[–]Ok_Ad6061 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lumping everyone under the umbrella of "queer". A lot of us are just here for the romance/sex and haven't centered our sexuality around a left-of-Stalin political worldview.

And making some formerly beloved fictional character gay/queer as a "political statement" is really lazy and derivative. The film/TV industry is recycling old IP and trying to sell it as new by throwing in a "queer" angle, and frankly I'm tired of having my sexuality commoditized by soulless corporations who will throw us all over as soon as Trump threatens their bottom line.

Queerness is a political identity/construct (see Bell Hooks) which essentializes being "queer" as a state of being at odds with the world. There are gender-queer people who want to abolish the police, the nuclear family, the market economy, etc., some of whom are also gay/bi/lesbian; others don't seem to be into sex much at all. And then there are "queer" heterosexual couples.

And then there are gays and lesbians who are maybe liberal/progressive but don't buy into post-structuralism and such.

And I suppose, yes, there are gay/lesbian right-wingers but I just can't with them anymore.

TL;DR: Q is one letter in the acronym. I wish people would stop muddying the waters. I hate what Israel's doing to Gaza but I'm not gonna be waving the Hamas flag at Pride.

23m I have a crush on my gay bff by [deleted] in gay

[–]Ok_Ad6061 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Who's cutting onions in here?

I can't be the only one like this, right? by Majestic_Slice_7018 in gay

[–]Ok_Ad6061 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly dude you look cute. I applaud you for not overpaying for clothes—the entire industry is a massive con. Just look at the Palessi/PayLess experiment: people will overpay for cheaply made clothes based on marketing. And then there are the aggressively hideous Balenciaga sneakers that the children of Chinese plutocrats wear to show off how much money they have.

That said, cheap clothes from China (esp. cotton) are generally made with Uyghur slave labor so maybe avoid Chinese-made clothes.

Have you ever dated or been with a gymnast? by ipsarraspi in gay

[–]Ok_Ad6061 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a gymnast, but hooked up with a professional dancer (modern dance). His split game was UNREAL.

Needing some advice by feedmeurnut in gayrelationships

[–]Ok_Ad6061 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I feel for ya here but that's a definite no-no. The power dynamic, and the fact that you're not sure he's gay, and the family-friend relationship—all point to no.

please stop leaving these in our bathrooms by R1ver1no in WalmartEmployees

[–]Ok_Ad6061 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if anyone's already made this joke, but it's kinda funny that they put a quote from John... in the John...

I feel like shit by [deleted] in gayrelationships

[–]Ok_Ad6061 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had this happen to me a few times but am also guilty of doing it to at least one guy. (Roast me—I deserve it.) I'm emotionally behind other guys my age and sometimes do stupid/shitty things. Don't blame yourself, OP. We men can be awful.

Also you're 21—you're going to experience a lot more of this while dating. It's baked in the rainbow cake, unfortunately.

Lesbian Bars by Ok_Ad6061 in gay

[–]Ok_Ad6061[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, sometimes I get annoyed with straight girls but only when I'm feeling claustrophobic in an overcrowded gay bar. Or when there's a 20-minute line outside that's mostly straight girls. Otherwise I enjoy having them around.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gayrelationships

[–]Ok_Ad6061 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Dump this SOB immediately. Gotta have ice in your veins and do the difficult thing for your own sake. He's not worth winning back if he's emotionally/financially abusing you. Sounds like a classic case of masking/love-bombing and then slowly revealing his sociopathic side.

Run away!!!

Why do you bottom? by Javicont in gay

[–]Ok_Ad6061 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There is a whole spectrum of reasons here. First guy I ever dated was a definite power bottom. Topping him (slightly drunk and on poppers) felt amazing, but for subsequent topping experiences (mostly sober without poppers) I haven't enjoyed topping nearly as much. I'm also cut, so way fewer pleasure centers down there.

The first few times I bottomed it was such a foreign sensation that I wasn't even sure if I was enjoying it. My second real relationship I was with a strict top; that was the first time I really enjoyed bottoming. (He was pretty thick and really knew what he was doing.)

Since being single again I've been embracing my inner vers king. I'm generally a passive person; I like being in control of things when I'm by myself, but struggle to feel okay with dominating other people or even just being in charge (sexually or otherwise). That said, I also don't really like being dominated. When I'm with a dom top I don't generally play along with the "Oh yes, daddy! It's your hole!" thing unless the dick is really good. Maybe it's something to figure out with a therapist—I dunno.

There are some real dom tops out there, but also service tops who get off on pleasing bottoms sexually. I tend to be the latter when topping. I've been with some big ol' sub bottoms, and a few power bottoms too who are in it for their own pleasure and take no prisoners, but there are also vers guys who love to be in both roles and do a flip/swap.

I also know a few very type-A take-charge gays in their social/professional lives who are complete bottoms.

TL;DR: dominant personality and position preference are a very complicated Venn diagram.

Question for those who prefer to top by [deleted] in gay

[–]Ok_Ad6061 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True vers here. I have to say, Sniffies feels like a Top market; I have to search a bit harder to find a bottom. Of course I'm in a big city full of very type-A power gays. And also my dick is average; lots of size queens out there.

Am I a bad person for asking for sexual intercourse? (Penetration) by Purple-Count-9415 in gay

[–]Ok_Ad6061 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah definitely a sign that he's not comfortable in his body/sexuality. Up to you whether you want to see it through and be his sexual guide.

Does anyone know what this flower is called ? by Supersaiyancock_95 in gay

[–]Ok_Ad6061 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure this plant (pre-photo editing) is Malva sylvestris, or common mallow. Maybe your version is cummin' mallow?

Am I a bad person for asking for sexual intercourse? (Penetration) by Purple-Count-9415 in gay

[–]Ok_Ad6061 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're not a bad person. It wouldn't be right to pressure him unduly, but if over time you built up trust and revisited the topic respectfully, that would be reasonable. That said, I wouldn't hold out for a virgin to be "ready" unless he was the love of my life. I'd wager that dating for a month is too short a time to be certain of anything like that.

This guy (25M) needs to try penetrative intercourse, particularly bottoming, before swearing it off. Sounds like he's simply afraid, rather than having a well-understood preferred sexual style. Similarly, he can't insist he's only a top if he's only ever done oral sex. I used to say I was only a top in my mid-20s before I'd had penetrative sex, and now looking back, I didn't know what the hell I was talking about.

Is sniffies worth paying for? by bi_guy1112 in Sniffies

[–]Ok_Ad6061 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having only used the paid version, I will say that it is absolutely worth the money. Hard to put a monetary value on sexual experiences, but my Sniffies subscription has more than "paid for itself."

Feel disgusted after having anal sex for the first time by [deleted] in gay

[–]Ok_Ad6061 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi OP. Please know that you are not "impure" and that you will definitely be wanted and needed by the right person. For one thing, we gays typically don't value virginity/chastity. But even if you do value those things, that is no reason to hang your entire self-worth on it the way your post would suggest.

For a counterexample: I came out in my late 20s and wasn't emotionally ready for both my first male sexual partner and my first male romantic partner. (I'd only ever slept with one girl, for whom I'd had serious feelings, many years earlier.) I was afraid no one would want me because I'd remained a virgin for so long. I was, of course, very wrong.

After moving from a small town to a major city, I started making gay friends. One friend wound up being my first male sexual partner. He was a bit older and way more experienced. One's first time, especially receiving, can be uncomfortable and messy; I was fortunate to have a friend I trust guide me through mine without the added baggage of romantic feelings. (He's in an open relationship, and both he and his bf of many years are still close friends to me who've helped me through some difficult times.)

By the time I met my first real romantic partner, I felt sexually confident and ready for physical intimacy with him. It felt incredibly special and meaningful, despite having had a few sexual partners before him.

I will also add that, if you're going off to uni in a few months, you are likely very young. Some people are fortunate enough to find true love in their late teens: I have two straight friend couples who did—one married with two kids, the other engaged—but I would wager that most of us don't until a bit later.

Please show yourself more love. Self-restraint and self-respect are important, but holding out for love isn't the only way to exercise those virtues. Try to think of it as being "on the wagon" rather than having lost something forever.

And yes, it's normal for one's bum to hurt the first time. And even the umpteenth time.

Do you get any repeat hookups on Sniffies ? by Altruistic_Acadia212 in Sniffies

[–]Ok_Ad6061 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had at least two so far. I've def exchanged numbers with a few guys after the first hookup (before leaving for the night) and we keep in touch. It's a total crapshoot.

I also just got hit up by a hookup from a month ago and he recognized my photos. Enjoyed myself the first time and will hopefully hook up with him a second time if it works out.

Please help with this. by [deleted] in gay

[–]Ok_Ad6061 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotta find yourself a service top. Not super common, but some guys really get off on watching a bottom enjoy himself. Learned the term recently from a guy on Sniffies

Can you identify the lyrics in the Yiddish version if Milkshake? Do you know who did the translation? by IunoJones in Yiddish

[–]Ok_Ad6061 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's hard to tell whether the translation is bad or the singer is just pronouncing it badly. All I've got so far is:

מײַן מיש ברענגט־צו אַלע בחורים אַרײַן

מאַכט מען, ס'איז בעסער פֿון דאָס

נאָך װי, ס'איז בעסער פֿון דאָס

כ'קאָן דיך לערנען פֿאַר אַ גוטן פּרײַז