Sexy 2

[Washington]

["Sexy 2" because the first "Sexy" thread didn't post properly. I ask that the thread be removed.]

Anyway, the question: Anything wrong in deliberately being or trying to be sexy? If not, what do you see as its limits, if any?

 

[OphidiaPhile]

["Sexy 2" because the first "Sexy" didn't post properly.]

Anything wrong in deliberately being or trying to be sexy? If not, what do you see as its limits, if any?

I see nothing at all wrong with it, of course those that have a problem with anything that makes one think of sex will find it to be "morally" wrong.

 

[lisah]

How does one try to be sexy anyway? I'm uncertain what you mean by that.

 

[OphidiaPhile]

How does one try to be sexy anyway? I'm uncertain what you mean by that.

The way a person dresses and mannerisms that convey sexuality.

 

[Washington]

How does one try to be sexy anyway?

Take a look at these.

THIS ,"Subtle ways to be sexy every day" article goes into the following four aspects:

1. Soft and sexy
2. Simple and sexy
3. Sassy and sexy
4. Strong and sexy

HERE is another piece titled, "Sex Tips For Geeks: How To Be Sexy."

And HERE is one called, "How to be a sexy woman? Tips and ideas for women to be sexy, seductive, and stylish "

Then there's THIS one his titled, "Feel Sexy in a Flash."

And how about "How To Dress Sexy (Without Looking [wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth])" HERE?
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I'm uncertain what you mean by that.

I'm thinking of Webster's definition:

"1 : sexually suggestive or stimulating"

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[Verv]

Another thread designed to make Christians sound like Ebeneezer Screwge making his workers work late on Christmas day...

OK, striving to appear sexy in a public way is wrong. Vanity is inherently wrong. Glorifying your physical appearance is not a good way to go about the world -- vanity is an empty expression that is, at its basics, prideful.

It is harmful to the person who values their good looks and their body over their other features and desires to be admired by others for superficial features.

It also is not a good idea to encourage sexuality that much in public places -- why? Because I do not want to be assaulted with sexual images when I am on the subway. It can elicit lustful responses that are undesired.

Of course, you have the right to do it, but I hope you know it is not impressive. It is distracting and presenting oneself as vain and prideful.

God doesn't like it. I do not like it.

Christian values center around love of God and love of one's neighbors; a sense of humility and a sense of joy in just being alive. Maybe I can sound less like screwge, now, but perhaps the world needs its' Screwges today.

 

[smos]

Anything wrong in deliberately being or trying to be sexy?

Nope!

If not, what do you see as its limits, if any?

If you want, as far as the laws of the land permit... it would help to have a nice body in the first place, but that only applies to the observers, and says nothing about those trying to be sexy.

If it doesn't harm anyone (not including mental harm from the easily offended), it's okay by me.

 

[OphidiaPhile]

Another thread designed to make Christians sound like Ebeneezer Screwge making his workers work late on Christmas day...

OK, striving to appear sexy in a public way is wrong. Vanity is inherently wrong. Glorifying your physical appearance is not a good way to go about the world -- vanity is an empty expression that is, at its basics, prideful.

It is harmful to the person who values their good looks and their body over their other features and desires to be admired by others for superficial features.

It also is not a good idea to encourage sexuality that much in public places -- why? Because I do not want to be assaulted with sexual images when I am on the subway. It can elicit lustful responses that are undesired.

Of course, you have the right to do it, but I hope you know it is not impressive. It is distracting and presenting oneself as vain and prideful.

God doesn't like it. I do not like it.

Christian values center around love of God and love of one's neighbors; a sense of humility and a sense of joy in just being alive. Maybe I can sound less like screwge, now, but perhaps the world needs its' Screwges today.

I disagree wholeheartedly with your post.

 

[Washington]

Another thread designed to make Christians sound like Ebeneezer Screwge making his workers work late on Christmas day...

Christians are what ever they "choose" to be. Want to sound like Eb? Go right ahead.

OK, striving to appear sexy in a public way is wrong. Vanity is inherently wrong. Glorifying your physical appearance is not a good way to go about the world -- vanity is an empty expression that is, at its basics, prideful.

It is harmful to the person who values their good looks and their body over their other features and desires to be admired by others for superficial features.

How about if they consider their looks coming in second to these other features you have in mind. Are they then permitted to be sexy?

It also is not a good idea to encourage sexuality that much in public places -- why? Because I do not want to be assaulted with sexual images when I am on the subway. It can elicit lustful responses that are undesired.

So others shouldn't try to be sexy in case they happen to come within your field of vision. Gotcha!

Of course, you have the right to do it, but I hope you know it is not impressive.

Not to you perhaps, but others are quite moved by my sexiness.

It is distracting and presenting oneself as vain and prideful.

Sorry about distracting you like that.

God doesn't like it. I do not like it.

Ah ha! What else has god told you lately? Anything about the less than admirable tactics of today's creationists?

Christian values center around love of God and love of one's neighbors; a sense of humility and a sense of joy in just being alive. Maybe I can sound less like screwge, now, but perhaps the world needs its' Screwges today.

Nah, I think it just needs to be left alone by them.

 

[HighwayMan]

Depends.

Certainly people are allowed to dress however they feel good, nothing wrong with that, but...

The problem is when they start using it to get what they want. Such as many models or actresses in the media. Sex becomes a selling tool that trumps other qualities others may have, such as talent and hard-work. And actually if you take a look at the western media, it is a massive problem. Even in things like Disney, tween popstars like Miley Cyrus are sexified in order to sell more merchandise.

 

[corvus_corax]

Vanity is inherently wrong.

How many times do you bathe or shower per week?
How many times to you comb your hair, put on deodorant, or even just try to look your best?
You DO realize, don't you, that many of our ancestors thought of frequent bathing as "vanity"?
People do in Sunday services all the time.
Women do up their hair, men comb their hair, they both shower, shave, and get dressed in their so-called "Sunday best".
Vanity vanity vanity.
That's not saying that I personally have anything against vanity. I am, in point of fact, quite vain.

 

[TeddyKGB]

If being sexy is wrong, I don't want to be right.

I usually am right, however.

 

[Nihilismus]

Another thread designed to make Christians sound like Ebeneezer Screwge making his workers work late on Christmas day...

OK, striving to appear sexy in a public way is wrong. Vanity is inherently wrong. Glorifying your physical appearance is not a good way to go about the world -- vanity is an empty expression that is, at its basics, prideful.

It is harmful to the person who values their good looks and their body over their other features and desires to be admired by others for superficial features.

It also is not a good idea to encourage sexuality that much in public places -- why? Because I do not want to be assaulted with sexual images when I am on the subway. It can elicit lustful responses that are undesired.

Of course, you have the right to do it, but I hope you know it is not impressive. It is distracting and presenting oneself as vain and prideful.

God doesn't like it. I do not like it.

Christian values center around love of God and love of one's neighbors; a sense of humility and a sense of joy in just being alive. Maybe I can sound less like screwge, now, but perhaps the world needs its' Screwges today.

In summation, pursuit of natural behavior is wrong.

God apparently creates us sick and then commands us to be well...

 

[corvus_corax]

Even in things like Disney, tween popstars like Miley Cyrus are sexified in order to sell more merchandise.

She has been?
Really?
Haven't seen it
Of course Disney DOES "sexify" (love that word btw) women like Ashley Tisdale and Venessa Hudgens.
They portray these 21+ year old women as teenagers, then they go on to do "sexy" commercials.
I really don't see, however, Miley Cyrus as being "sexified" (even my wife doesn't see that).

Although one must fear M Cyrus, and I think her and her dad are slowly taking over the world

 

[HighwayMan]

She has been?
Really?
Haven't seen it
Of course Disney DOES "sexify" (love that word btw) women like Ashley Tisdale and Venessa Hudgens.
They portray these 21+ year old women as teenagers, then they go on to do "sexy" commercials.
I really don't see, however, Miley Cyrus as being "sexified" (even my wife doesn't see that).

Although one must fear M Cyrus, and I think her and her dad are slowly taking over the world

Well her image is based on the "rockstar princess" type, and she ain't popular based on her talents or father alone. They mask it a bit, but when it comes down to it the main reason girls love her so much is because they dream to be like her - and consequently boys to think they're cool/attractive. It's not that obviously sinister, but it still is selling sex and artificial attributes over more deserving qualities.

 

[Flibbertigibbet]

["Sexy 2" because the first "Sexy" thread didn't post properly. I ask that the thread be removed.]

Anyway, the question: Anything wrong in deliberately being or trying to be sexy? If not, what do you see as its limits, if any?

I'm having a little difficulty with this OP. Are you simply referring to dressing provocatively? Because sexy is different things to different people.

Some folks might find a business suit sexy, or blue jeans & t-shirt, or a swirly, girly skirt & high heels. A million light years ago I had a guy who found my posture sexy, and another one who loved the way I exhaled my cigarette smoke, lol. About the only thing I can think of in my own wardrobe that SOMEBODY, SOMEWHERE might not find sexy is my morning attire of SpongeBob boxers, camisole & hurricane hair.

 

[corvus_corax]

Well her image is based on the "rockstar princess" type, and she ain't popular based on her talents or father alone. They mask it a bit, but when it comes down to it the main reason girls love her so much is because they dream to be like her - and consequently boys to think they're cool/attractive. It's not that obviously sinister, but it still is selling sex and artificial attributes over more deserving qualities.

Perhaps
But it's nothing new at all (looks and sexual appeal over other attributes).
It's not like Disney is marketing to a new sexuality.

 

[KCKID]

Another thread designed to make Christians sound like Ebeneezer Screwge making his workers work late on Christmas day...

OK, striving to appear sexy in a public way is wrong. Vanity is inherently wrong. Glorifying your physical appearance is not a good way to go about the world -- vanity is an empty expression that is, at its basics, prideful.

It is harmful to the person who values their good looks and their body over their other features and desires to be admired by others for superficial features.

It also is not a good idea to encourage sexuality that much in public places -- why? Because I do not want to be assaulted with sexual images when I am on the subway. It can elicit lustful responses that are undesired.

Of course, you have the right to do it, but I hope you know it is not impressive. It is distracting and presenting oneself as vain and prideful.

God doesn't like it. I do not like it.

Christian values center around love of God and love of one's neighbors; a sense of humility and a sense of joy in just being alive. Maybe I can sound less like screwge, now, but perhaps the world needs its' Screwges today.

Hmmm ...while I haven't much to say about the topic I sure wish that you'd spell 'Scrooge' the correct way.

 

[OphidiaPhile]

I'm having a little difficulty with this OP. Are you simply referring to dressing provocatively? Because sexy is different things to different people.

Some folks might find a business suit sexy, or blue jeans & t-shirt, or a swirly, girly skirt & high heels. A million light years ago I had a guy who found my posture sexy, and another one who loved the way I exhaled my cigarette smoke, lol. About the only thing I can think of in my own wardrobe that SOMEBODY, SOMEWHERE might not find sexy is my morning attire of SpongeBob boxers, camisole &hurricane hair.

And what is hurricane hair?

 

[Flibbertigibbet]

And what is hurricane hair?

That would be the end result of a night's sleep on about 2 1/2 feet of extremely thick & very curly hair. In short, quite frightening - think finger-in-electrical-socket-type hair.