Same Sex PDA a turn on or GROSS??!

[SGVBOB]

Okay this one just came to me, (it will be the last of the day, PROBABLY!)...Is same sex public display of affection acceptable in NON gay communities? Is it a turn on to you if you see a same sex couple showing PDA, (tastefully), or should that be left only for the 'breeders' and for them to do in their own communities, or behind closed doors?

 

[lovelumps]

I think it's sexy to see almost anyone locked in a passionate embrace... I'm a big fan of the PDA! I like to kiss in public. I don't usually get too carried away.... When I've been lucky enough to spy same sex couples, well, honestly, that's just sexier for me to see than "breeders".

 

[zyl84]

since i live in a gay friendly city, pda doesn't bother me. when i see people practically screwing, that makes it uncomfortable. kissing, holding hands, arms wrapped around one another's waist, hugs, all that stuff is fine. you see it alot here and it's cute. just no screwing in public... lol

 

[cumrag27]

Sexy, Sexier, Sexiest

A million years ago when I inhabited a small train depot town called.... Atlanta, GA and I lived in a cave hewn from solid rock at what we now know as Stone Mountain, I was totally in a convulsive state out of JOY & EXCITEMENT over seeing two healthy men locked in passionate kissing as my T-Rex pulled wooden cart made its rounds on the cruising circuit around Atlanta's Piedmont Park. My eyes immediately changed from being near-sighted to far-sighted in an instant to fully enjoy this tasty sight, much like seeing Antonio Banderas and Tom Hanks in the classic movie "Philladelphia" while embracing each other in a beautiful romantic dance.

Philladelphia Trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1SCFIqiIpQ

And a compilation featuring a tiny except toward the end with Antonio Banderas and Tom Hanks from Philladelphia dancing in white Dress Uniforms among many equally delightful scenes of other men dancing together:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqso1C32vC0

Long before Adam and Eve, two hunky guys realized a good thing when they saw it and making the most of it without the worry of future hospital bills or having a little life changing surgical procedure known even back then as a "vascetomy due to avoiding any unwanted pregnancy.

PS I simply couldn't find the full clip of Antonio and Tom in their most romantic dance, much to my disappointment.

Faithfully yours,

Cumrag27, aka Stimpy

 

[silvercamel]

it's still not ok in most areas of the citiy....but I love it when I see it....just two guys holding hands on the street makes me proud (I don't have the guts to do it)

 

[carking1]

Edmond and I live in central Ohio (spelled B-I-B-L-E-T-H-U-M-P-E-R-S) and, for the most part, people are not too accepting of same-sex PDA. We do occasionally hold hands, mostly where we are amongst a lot of people (such as at a mall) and have the security of being surrounded by a lot of people. Most gay bashers and bullies don't have the cajones to start something in front of a lot of witnesses, they do their work under the cover of darkness when they are not outnumbered.

However, we do have a tradition that once a year, at the Gay Pride parade, we share a VERY passionate kiss at the corner of Broad and High streets in Columbus, the heart of the city. Doing it so publicly at the busiest intersection in Ohio is kind of our personal "Fuck You!" to all the bigots and haters.

Changing the subject slightly, my highly religious sister (we call her the Virgin Judy) is hosting our family Thanksgiving this year. I have been told that I am welcome to come, but she will not permit me to bring my gay lover to her home. I am hurt and offended for Edmond. He is the kindest, most considerate person I have ever met, and we have been together for five years. She has met him and spent time around him.

So, we have decided to do something totally different. We could just as easily have our own Thanksgiving at his home or mine, or we could even just take the day off and go to one of several restaurants and have an excellent meal. We come to realize that we have the luxury of making that decision, but others do not.

We hope to make it a tradition, and have decided to go to the homeless mission in our area and help serve Thanksgiving meals to the residents. We have everything we could ever need and are thankful for that. We feel it is time to give back. We hope that we can inspire others to do something similar. Please consider it.

 

[lovelumps]

Edmond and I live in central Ohio (spelled B-I-B-L-E-T-H-U-M-P-E-R-S) and, for the most part, people are not too accepting of same-sex PDA. We do occasionally hold hands, mostly where we are amongst a lot of people (such as at a mall) and have the security of being surrounded by a lot of people. Most gay bashers and bullies don't have the cajones to start something in front of a lot of witnesses, they do their work under the cover of darkness when they are not outnumbered.

However, we do have a tradition that once a year, at the Gay Pride parade, we share a VERY passionate kiss at the corner of Broad and High streets in Columbus, the heart of the city. Doing it so publicly at the busiest intersection in Ohio is kind of our personal "Fuck You!" to all the bigots and haters.

Changing the subject slightly, my highly religious sister (we call her the Virgin Judy) is hosting our family Thanksgiving this year. I have been told that I am welcome to come, but she will not permit me to bring my gay lover to her home. I am hurt and offended for Edmond. He is the kindest, most considerate person I have ever met, and we have been together for five years. She has met him and spent time around him.

So, we have decided to do something totally different. We could just as easily have our own Thanksgiving at his home or mine, or we could even just take the day off and go to one of several restaurants and have an excellent meal. We come to realize that we have the luxury of making that decision, but others do not.

We hope to make it a tradition, and have decided to go to the homeless mission in our area and help serve Thanksgiving meals to the residents. We have everything we could ever need and are thankful for that. We feel it is time to give back. We hope that we can inspire others to do something similar. Please consider it.

I think your plan is wonderful! I'm sorry you'll not be accepted together into your family's fold. It really is unfortunate to have family who doesn't understand. Good thing you have a really understanding partner who doesn't need your family's acceptance to be happy! xoxo Carking!

 

[panzer104]

Gonna be the prude here and say this...regardless of the pairings, straight or same sex couples, PDA is NEVER something I want to see. Holding hands screams dominance, or a "this is mine" vibe, and anything beyond that is best left for discreet places away from the public eye. Hugging is about the only exception I make to the rule, since a hug is kind of like a handshake. I won't even kiss my partner on the cheek in front of my family or friends...I don't know, maybe I am just wired a little old fashioned, or perhaps I am just behind the curve on this... I vote gross on all fronts...

 

[carking1]

I think your plan is wonderful! I'm sorry you'll not be accepted together into your family's fold. It really is unfortunate to have family who doesn't understand. Good thing you have a really understanding partner who doesn't need your family's acceptance to be happy! xoxo Carking!

It's just my sister. My only sister. My brothers love Edmond and make certain he is invited to all family gatherings that they host. Last Thanksgiving, my sister sat and talked to Edmond for quite some time (he is fascinating to them, he is from Hong Kong and my lily white family has not been exposed to a lot of cultural diversity). She even hugged him when we left. She just will not allow it in her home. That is her choice and I have to respect that.

Both of my kids love Edmond. Even my ex-wife and he have become friends. She helped me to decorate the new home he just built, and they always hug when greeting or parting. My youngest son goes to college about an hour away from where I live. He just left here, after the three of us had spent all day together, cooking, eating and playing mahjong. He kissed Edmond on the cheek when he left.

Be that as it may, I think it has led us to do something I already feel positive about and am hoping to talk my family into in the future. There is no reason we cannot gather for a family celebration of Thanksgiving early in the day and still go somewhere to serve an evening meal to those who do not enjoy the luxuries most of us take for granted.

 

[jwglass]

speaking of pda, i hate it, but i just had a first date tonight that was amazing, and we made out in the parking lot of a movie theater for about 20 minutes. soooo fucking hot! i wanna do it again! and by "it" i mean make out in public

 

[SGVBOB]

that too, really is quite saddening to me Car...HOPEFULLY she will come around, and realize FIRST and FOREMOST your lover is a HUMAN BEING, and, a shadow of you!

It's just my sister. My only sister. My brothers love Edmond and make certain he is invited to all family gatherings that they host. Last Thanksgiving, my sister sat and talked to Edmond for quite some time (he is fascinating to them, he is from Hong Kong and my lily white family has not been exposed to a lot of cultural diversity). She even hugged him when we left. She just will not allow it in her home. That is her choice and I have to respect that.

Both of my kids love Edmond. Even my ex-wife and he have become friends. She helped me to decorate the new home he just built, and they always hug when greeting or parting. My youngest son goes to college about an hour away from where I live. He just left here, after the three of us had spent all day together, cooking, eating and playing mahjong. He kissed Edmond on the cheek when he left.

Be that as it may, I think it has led us to do something I already feel positive about and am hoping to talk my family into in the future. There is no reason we cannot gather for a family celebration of Thanksgiving early in the day and still go somewhere to serve an evening meal to those who do not enjoy the luxuries most of us take for granted.

 

[zyl84]

Carking, I'm sorry to hear about your sister. I am extremely lucky that my boyfriend and I live in an accepting community and have accepting families. My nephews decided that it was cool to call my lover their uncle.I truly hope that your sister comes around one day and embraces the love you two share intp her home, despite her views. I think its an amazing idea to start your tradition... good luck and enjoy yourself!