This is only barely relevant, but it’s always funny to me that we had to develop completely separate processing systems to account for the fact that genitalia look weird. Their appearances are so strange that you’d rather avoid them, if not for the portion of your brain that deadens your disgust. The meat hole and the yam-mushroom. Not nature’s finest works.
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Gullible@sh.itjust.works 9 hours ago
U7826391786239@lemmy.zip 9 hours ago
develop completely separate processing systems to account for the fact that genitals look weird. Their appearances are so strange that you’d rather avoid them
wat
Gullible@sh.itjust.works 9 hours ago
Alright, so you’re looking at a hot man or woman. You recognize that their characteristics are attractive. Maybe you like big titties, maybe you like developed delts, maybe you like a nice set of hands. Most anyone who sees these will say something to the effect of “oh yeah, those are fine body parts. I have no issue viewing them.”
Genitalia, on the other hand, are not one of the most attractive parts on a person. Just look at the sort of pelvic accessory you’re not interested in (bi people, I’m sorry) and you’ll pretty quickly realize that they’re just no fun to look at. When you get closer and you’re hit with acidic or ammonia-esque scents, it only gets worse.
In order to get around the minor issue of procreation avoidance, a portion of your brain chimes in and says “well actually, it’s not so bad. Give it a chance.” Consider the difference between your perceptions before and after puberty, if you’d care to understand on a human level. (Ace people, I’m sorry) Or check out more articles if you’d like to study this a bit further.
four@lemmy.zip 4 hours ago
I think I get what you’re trying to say, that non-genital features are more aesthetically pleasing. That genitals aren’t that often featured in art. We usually don’t go “wow those are some pretty genitals, damn”.
But, it’s also just your brain that tells you that the other parts are pretty. I bet all of them would look weird to an alien. It’s just your brain telling you what to like
lemonwood@lemmy.ml 7 hours ago
No, I think that’s just you.
Devjavu@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 hours ago
We are naturally appalled by feces. Since the butthóle contains em, that goes for it too. So no, it not just him.
In fact, it is likely just you, havin a kink.
Steve@startrek.website 6 hours ago
Teeth too. Try going to the hospital for a dental emergency.
Ethalis@jlai.lu 9 hours ago
Really? Do you have more info on that, it’s the first time I’m hearing about it and I’m genuinely intrigued
Gullible@sh.itjust.works 9 hours ago
There are plenty of articles about the phenomenon, but this one covers the interpersonal portions pretty well
DagwoodIII@piefed.social 9 hours ago
Larry Flynt has entered the chat…
SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 hours ago
OK I need an answer to the actual question now.
Droggelbecher@lemmy.world 10 hours ago
Afaik they intentionally look at and around it briefly, simply because no other doctor (I’m some cases, nobody at all) ever looks there and you could have a malignant mole or something. At least the two I’ve been to said it’s common practice.
Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 9 hours ago
Yes and after they swab/scrub/scrape your cervix they usually put a finger in the rectum to feel for lumps, and wipe it on a slide for a stool sample.
rumschlumpel@feddit.org 8 hours ago
Same for the male version (sorry, English is not my first language). Hard to see the anus without exposing your genitals, might as well make examining it the genital doctor’s job.
ngdev@lemmy.zip 4 hours ago
“goes in for a peak” is that how you get free pap smears? letting the doctor peak in you?
sp3ctr4l@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 hours ago
This is the way.
woodwind sting
aeronmelon@lemmy.world 8 hours ago
“I’m in my fourth gynecologist. Some people just can’t take a joke.”
GladiusB@lemmy.world 1 hour ago
That’s because you keep shitting the butt plug as an encore Barbara.