Kinsey Scale

[mikeyank]

I've often referred to the Kinsey scale, which I believe it basically accurate in referencing our sexuality, but I found this rather amusing, visual version.

 

[InspireMePl3as3]

Interesting visual scale

 

[juanjo]

Very educational. There is a No.1 who lives a couple blocks from me who comes by to visit about twice a month. He always asks for a 20.00 "loan" since apparently he believes if he gets paid he isn't really "into it". He sucks dick quite well for a straight boy but he doesn't like to kiss because that is "too gay".

 

[another1]

I would be interested in where men fit on this scale, in the 21st century. I am thinking that 2's and 3's and 4's are where most males fit.
in my life, I have found that a guy says he is straight, but if you could loan him some money, he would have sex with you, nothing says forgive me, my debts like giving head too.

 

[mikeyank]

I would be interested in where men fit on this scale, in the 21st century. I am thinking that 2's and 3's and 4's are where most males fit.
in my life, I have found that a guy says he is straight, but if you could loan him some money, he would have sex with you, nothing says forgive me, my debts like giving head too.

I was born in the 20th century, and am now in my sixth decade of life, but I've always been a "6" and can't see that it would be different if I was born thirty or forty years later, and so conversely I have to assume that there are still plenty of "0"'s even in this age of "pansexuality".

I think the difference is that guys today are able to express their inner feelings more openly than in the past, but I do believe that people are still people, as they've always been.

 

[rafe59]

I was born in the 20th century, and am now in my sixth decade of life, but I've always been a "6" and can't see that it would be different if I was born thirty or forty years later, and so conversely I have to assume that there are still plenty of "0"'s even in this age of "pansexuality".

I think the difference is that guys today are able to express their inner feelings more openly than in the past, but I do believe that people are still people, as they've always been.

I couldn't agree more Mike.....We just hid it back in the day......everyone was in the closet , even the men that liked manicures / pedicures, even if they were straight....

 

[rafe59]

It's funny if you think about it....back in the day you were even defined by your job, a logger being masculine and rugged, and a store keeper not so masculine...didn't matter if the shop keeper was straight and the logger was gay....lolololol......times sure have changed....

 

[Beth]

but I do believe that people are still people, as they've always been.

Yes please, I'll take mine "thick and hardy!"

 

[louis33705]

I'll take the 1 and with patience turn him into 2 and eventually a 3. I would not want him to be a 6.

 

[johnny]

It's funny if you think about it....back in the day you were even defined by your job, a logger being masculine and rugged, and a store keeper not so masculine...didn't matter if the shop keeper was straight and the logger was gay....lolololol......times sure have changed....

rafe59
I always like your posts...Just Saying..lolololol

 

[Ambivalent]

Mike,

I'm a 6, but. . . I sure wouldn't mind kissing #3!!! LOL!!! (I think that JM left me with a certain love for pansexuals ;-)

"A" ;-)

"Kiss me" ~ Sixpence none the richer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh4UwjwL-DQ

 

[Ambivalent]

It's funny if you think about it....back in the day you were even defined by your job, a logger being masculine and rugged, and a store keeper not so masculine...didn't matter if the shop keeper was straight and the logger was gay....lolololol......times sure have changed....

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Rafe, bien sur.

"A" XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

"The Lumberjack Song" ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZa26_esLBE

 

[joeychuck2]

I agree with another1 that absolutely all males are 3 or more on this scale. If given the chance they would be 6 if no one knew. I like the scale but the graphics could be better. A guys hardon tells the story. Get a guy naked and another guy sees him and just watch. No matter how straight they are it rises.

 

[Ambivalent]

I was born in the 20th century, and am now in my sixth decade of life, but I've always been a "6" and can't see that it would be different if I was born thirty or forty years later, and so conversely I have to assume that there are still plenty of "0"'s even in this age of "pansexuality".

I think the difference is that guys today are able to express their inner feelings more openly than in the past, but I do believe that people are still people, as they've always been.

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Mike, contra what some have said on this thread - there are PLENTY of "zero's" out there. Just as there are plenty of people all up and down the Kinsey-scale. Some of those zero's are friends of mine, and I respect them and love them just as they are - just as they respect and love me, just as I am. This kind of mutual respect has enabled me to enjoy some truly wonderful friendships, with totally straight guys - guys who would never appear on Broke Straight Boys, for love OR money. They would never experiment, and never play around with a guy, even if you put a whole bottle of Johnnie Walker down them, in half-an-hour.

These guys (lots of them sweet and kind and not at all homophobic) would honestly rather have someone put a Luger to their temple, than ever to let anyone suck them off. I KNOW and am friends with, guys like this. The idea that every guy's sexual preference or availability, is malleable in accordance with the cash or favours offered - is a product of: 1) The Internet; and, 2) Gay wishful thinking.
Because I have a lot of truly straight friends, when I read people saying things like, "Every straight guy is gay for an hour after nine tequilas - or a couple of Benjamins thrust into his palm" - it truly angers and disgusts me.

Because, look. As gay men (particularly for those of us who are "6's"): it took us hundreds of years, for people to accept us as men who can only love other men - physically, romantically, and emotionally. It is great that that day has finally come.

But I say, let's accord the same courtesy and kindness to our truly straight friends. Yeah, for sure, some of them are cute and sweet and HOT. But that doesn't mean they want to get sucked off by one of US. Some gay guys treat their straight friends and acquaintances that way, as bait to be lured and tempted into a tryst - - - and I have one word for gay guys like that: "JERKS".

Mike, I think you are also right that, in today's more tolerant world, guys who are more in the middle of the spectrum, don't feel the guilt or shame that used to attach, if they want to experiment with another guy. That's a very good thing, in my opinion - and I am glad that people now have more freedom to discover what they need in life - physically, sexually, emotionally, and romantically.

I'm VERY glad that there is a lot more openness, and tolerance, in today's society, than there was when I was growing up. But I think that ALL HUMAN BEINGS are INDIVIDUALS, and every person should be addressed, and respected, as an individual. Yes, there are guys in the middle of the spectrum who want to experiment, and that's cool - but the idea that just because a guy is cute, he wants you to suck his dick, is not just a fantasy - - - - it's a pathology, which unfortunately has been encouraged by gay erotica, and the over-active, fetid, imaginations of gay guys, who also believe in unicorns. I wish gay guys who think like that, would just get the hell OVER it, and treat their straight friends with a little RESPECT.

"A" XOXOXOXOXO

"The Unicorn Song" ~ The Irish Rovers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EPsuOEH1fY

 

[mikeyank]

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Mike, contra what some have said on this thread - there are PLENTY of "zero's" out there. Just as there are plenty of people all up and down the Kinsey-scale. Some of those zero's are friends of mine, and I respect them and love them just as they are - just as they respect and love me, just as I am. This kind of mutual respect has enabled me to enjoy some truly wonderful friendships, with totally straight guys - guys who would never appear on Broke Straight Boys, for love OR money. They would never experiment, and never play around with a guy, even if you put a whole bottle of Johnnie Walker down them, in half-an-hour.

These guys (lots of them sweet and kind and not at all homophobic) would honestly rather have someone put a Luger to their temple, than ever to let anyone suck them off. I KNOW and am friends with, guys like this. The idea that every guy's sexual preference or availability, is malleable in accordance with the cash or favours offered - is a product of: 1) The Internet; and, 2) Gay wishful thinking.
Because I have a lot of truly straight friends, when I read people saying things like, "Every straight guy is gay for an hour after nine tequilas - or a couple of Benjamins thrust into his palm" - it truly angers and disgusts me.

Because, look. As gay men (particularly for those of us who are "6's"): it took us hundreds of years, for people to accept us as men who can only love other men - physically, romantically, and emotionally. It is great that that day has finally come.

But I say, let's accord the same courtesy and kindness to our truly straight friends. Yeah, for sure, some of them are cute and sweet and HOT. But that doesn't mean they want to get sucked off by one of US. Some gay guys treat their straight friends and acquaintances that way, as bait to be lured and tempted into a tryst - - - and I have one word for gay guys like that: "JERKS".

Mike, I think you are also right that, in today's more tolerant world, guys who are more in the middle of the spectrum, don't feel the guilt or shame that used to attach, if they want to experiment with another guy. That's a very good thing, in my opinion - and I am glad that people now have more freedom to discover what they need in life - physically, sexually, emotionally, and romantically.

I'm VERY glad that there is a lot more openness, and tolerance, in today's society, than there was when I was growing up. But I think that ALL HUMAN BEINGS are INDIVIDUALS, and every person should be addressed, and respected, as an individual. Yes, there are guys in the middle of the spectrum who want to experiment, and that's cool - but the idea that just because a guy is cute, he wants you to suck his dick, is not just a fantasy - - - - it's a pathology, which unfortunately has been encouraged by gay erotica, and the over-active, fetid, imaginations of gay guys, who also believe in unicorns. I wish gay guys who think like that, would just get the hell OVER it, and treat their straight friends with a little RESPECT.

"A" XOXOXOXOXO

"The Unicorn Song" ~ The Irish Rovers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EPsuOEH1fY

We agree 100% on this Ambi!

 

[peterh6308]

William was a 0 when I met him and a 6 for me when I was done!! teehee

 

[johnny]

Running late on this....I am a proud 6....Always have been...
I just look straight...lol