Have any of you read American Gods? They’ve adapted Neil Gaiman‘s book into a TV show and it’s been getting pretty good reviews. A lot of the articles I’ve read (I mean, headlines I’ve skimmed) seem to be about the sex scenes, which is just one more reason to watch the Starz show. I haven’t watched it yet, but I definitely will.
I loved the book, but sometimes, I like to wait with TV shows like this, so I can savor it later on.
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The Internet Killed the Teen Sex Comedy (Mel Magazine)
Gallen doesn’t say this himself, but one of those alternative entertainment options is porn. For kids growing up in the 1980s or 1990s, the movie theater was their best chance to see exposed breasts and simulated sex acts outside of discovering their father’s Playboy collection, or lucking into a porno tape. They watched teen sex comedies (in part) to see the wind blowing against Rebecca De Mornay’s naked body, or ogle Ali Larter in a whip cream bikini, or watch Shannon Elizabeth masturbate topless.
But now kids can watch actual sex, on their phones, from the privacy of their bedrooms. “I don’t know what I would’ve done if I had the internet in high school and had this ponography at my fingertips. I wouldn’t have left my house,” says Johnson.
Porn is definitely to blame.
Bilquis (Yetide Badaki) is a goddess of love who needs sex as worship. From the beginning of the show, we see her swallow people with her vagina during sex. It’s impressive as a showpiece, yes, but it critical to remember that she needs this to survive. Compare Badaki’s vulnerability in the scenes surrounding the sex, to the goddess’ power and vitality during them.
Badaki’s audition included the scene where she meets up with a man she found online, takes him back to her room, and swallows him whole. But the scene is still intrinsic to understanding the character. “I mean, we’re talking about the Goddess of Love,” said Badaki. “And then people always see love as passive. I think love is very active.”
Badaki loves the way American Gods has been presenting sex overall. “I just loved how we weren’t punishing characters for wanting it or exploring it or needing it,” she said. “At the end of the day, it’s only repression that leads back to that transgression.”
Adding this to my watch list right now.
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Me and my penis: 100 men reveal all (The Guardian)
My teenage years were difficult: I’d look at other guys in the showers and feel ashamed and “less than”. I worried about it being too small to function. I went to an all-male school and then an all-male college. I didn’t have sex until I was 21. I wanted to before that, but every time I got close, I went, “Ah, she’s going to discover my penis is so small.” When I finally had sex, it was with someone I felt very close to and trusted, and I was relaxed about it.
At times I’ve gone to public toilets and been too tense to pee. That still happens sometimes. If you’re lined up with lots of people, you worry people are checking you out.
If I’d had a larger penis, I think I would have moved in the world of men with more confidence. You see men stroll through the showers and gym, all confident and “Look at me”, and I’m in the corner with a towel. I’m successful in my life, so I don’t think a small penis has held me back. I’m a business leader, I perform on stage. It is more of an inner wound, and has served me by giving me humility.
This is a cool project. You hardly ever hear men talk about their body insecurities. It’s nice to see this more vulnerable aspect of masculinity.
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