The Penis - Metaphor and Symbol

[Rollo Tomassi]

Special delivery, just for PURPLE, heheh,..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgpSBuLXFoI&feature=related

 

[KarmaSutra]

At Bohemian Grove our elite rulers gather together to worship the ancient pagan deity Molech and carry out a ritual of mock human sacrifice so its really no surprise.

There is tons of satanic architectural designs in Washington.

Its a haven of Freemasonry.

Oooh dont get me going on Bohemian Grove.

Sorry to get away from the thread objective but I want to point out that Freemasonry and Satanism have no correlation whatsoever.

 

[LovelyLady]

I was referring to Western culture and literature. The Eastern world (and some of Africa, etc) have their own take on le penis (we'll leave that for another discussion).

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How lovely it would be if I were being tested on penis worship tomorrow.

And then there is the culture of the metaphysical/astrological realm:

http://theastrologyroom.com/sex-and-relationships/jupiter-mars-and-the-rise-of-the-phallic-symbol

quote:

Jupiter, Mars and the rise of the Phallic Symbol

Jupiter and Mars, the planets of passion and potency, are in dramatic focus and together they represent raw phallic sexual energy. The puissance of the phallic symbol is of course the penis, but if you haven't got one to hand - your boyfriend's or lover's - then here's how to inject some phallic energy into your life and be fabulously aroused into action.


The phallic symbol has been used for thousands of years to potentise more than erotic fun. Drawings of the phallus were placed in houses as insurance against fire or being struck by lightening. Phallic-shaped cakes were baked to enlighten stupid or slow-witted monks in the East; in Europe, huge phalluses were painted on property boundaries to protect against thieves and mark out territory. Phallus derives from an ancient word meaning 'to swell'. There are no points for guessing how the image of the penis was, and still is, the most potent phallic symbol of them all.

Each sun-sign has a different way of expressing its own impetus or sexual urge. This phallic sense is just as important to women as is their femininity. If you want to revitalise your dynamic yang spirit, then here are some hot tips for igniting sexual potency. If you've got a lover or partner, chose a symbol from his Sun-sign selection to potentise you both.

The Fire signs, Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, have an extroverted style, so may need to compliment their fiery natures with moderate - though not necessarily modest - phallic images. Paintings, prints, or photographs of spouting fountains, sperm-whales rising out of the sea, or the sexy spirit of dolphins are excellent inducers of vibrant energy. Gaze at your phallic images each night before making love, or if sleeping alone imagine dolphins swirling and caressing you before you nod off.

Huge church candles are powerful phallic images which suit the Water signs, Pisces, Cancer and Scorpio. Bathe by candlelight before you go out on a date to ensure your inner potency is enriched and eroticised. Bed-time is a place of secrets for Water signs, so if alone place a drawing of a phallus under your pillow for maximum regenerative power, if you've got company then write the word phallus across your lover's belly with your finger.

For the air signs, Gemini, Aquarius and Libra, phallic symbols should be tactile and as close to resembling the human penis as possible. Place a dildo on your mantelpiece or bedroom window-sill, finger it daily to potentise your sexual imagination. The old joke about bananas, ice-cream cornets, and chocolate bars may be out-dated, but place your lips around your favourite phallic food, close your eyes and experience the fantasy of an erotic encounter with your ideal lover.

The Earth signs, Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn can excite their more laid back passion and potency with a 'well-hung phallic library'. Chose photos and images from magazines of favourite male members and create a montage above your bed, or beside your bath. If you have a lover, photograph him naked and aroused. Keep the tastiest bit of the snapshot nestled in your wallet or purse for sheer phallic delight and daring.

 

[DJDamage]

There appears to be more emphasis on women's virtue and gift and the wonder of mother hood and pregncy.
The gift of motherhood and pregnancy are considered 'magical'. (The thought of the other side of the equation, the man's involvement is not given much importance at all.)
Yet, often a man's sexuality is considered trivial and commonplace.


Men grow up in a society that TELLS them they are 'inept' buffoons, who sit around watching football and drinking beer. We are often dehumanized,and made out to be 'simple minded'.
Because so many men grow up feeling inadequate, the timidity and lack of assertiveness of their sexuality, masculinity,and manhood get put aside. Somtimes by the hand of men themselves.

They are taught to demonize masculinity, and believe it to be 'vulgar'.

Because of these fabrications and associations, men's feelings of inadequacy have them looking towards women to 'fix' them, and 'teach' them.
Thus, giving women an even higher step on the pedastle so to speak.
With women crying disatisfacton with men's 'performances' and the complexities to a degree of unlocking a woman's full sexual pleasure, men again, give another point of status to women, thus raising their 'value' and importance to a level where even women themselves feel uncomfortable with it.
I'm sure we've seen thousands of manuals on 'how to please a woman in bed', but not much emphasis on men's satisfacton, and less, lack thereof.
(there are some manuals, but they're not 'common')

It is often believed that men will have sex with anything.
No one relly talks about a Man's character, just his failings, and his 'bad judgement' in front of the media.

But the gift of motherhood and pregnancy is to be revered.
(im not saying its right or wrong, just the appearance)

In addition, due to the emphasis on women being 'the choosers' , men in many ways seem to be DeValued.

It also seems that to empower a man's sexuality and recognition of it seems redundant.

As there seems to be a belief that men do not need 'empowerment' , if aything , men have been villified and lumped together in often condescending methods. Men need to be 'controlled' , the "sexual predators" that they are.
Men's sexuality =BAD, SHAMEFUL
Women's= "You go,girl! Get you groove on!"

With regards to sexual satisfaction, isn'the United States one of the lowest scoring in terms of sexual satisfaction and frequency in the world???!!
Women AND Men are not exactly dancing in the streets here....




Since the belief that a man's sexuality is mostly considered 'vulgar' and crude, the image of a man's power and virility is also thought of in such a manner.
We grow up in a society that worships a woman' body and beauty as a virtue.
Paintings, sculptures, poetry, music, you name it.
The beauty of a woman is everywhere we look. This image of woman's importance, since their image is everywhere and associated with beauty and virtue , no wonder men grow up not feeling appreciated.
Sure, there's Michelangelo's David. But for every 'David' there's thousands of sculptures of a woman.

(not saying this is 'wrong' or 'BAD", just an observation)




When people want to deny another person the recognition of their own personal power, it is often because of the denier's total lack of it and recognition of it.
Beware of people who get 'defensive' too quickly...

That was a great sosuave post. Cutting through the crap and getting right down to the core of the issue. A+

 

[Purple-Haze]

PH, Some opinions of mine...

There appears to be more emphasis on women's virtue and gift and the wonder of mother hood and pregnancy.
The gift of motherhood and pregnancy are considered 'magical'. (The thought of the other side of the equation, the man's involvement is not given much importance at all.)
Yet, often a man's sexuality is considered trivial and commonplace.


Men grow up in a society that TELLS them they are 'inept' buffoons, who sit around watching football and drinking beer. We are often dehumanized,and made out to be 'simple minded'.
Because so many men grow up feeling inadequate,with their timidity and lack of assertiveness of their sexuality,-masculinity,and manhood get put aside. Somtimes by the hand of men themselves.

They are taught to demonize masculinity, and believe it to be 'vulgar'.
Many men are shamed into feeling more femenine , rather than more masculine.

Because of these fabrications and associations, men's feelings of inadequacy have them looking towards women to 'fix' them, and 'teach' them.
Thus, giving women an even higher step on the pedastle so to speak.
With women crying disatisfacton with men's 'performances' and the complexities to a degree of unlocking a woman's full sexual pleasure, men again, give another point of status to women, thus raising their 'value' and importance to a level where even women themselves feel uncomfortable with it.
I'm sure we've seen thousands of manuals on 'how to please a woman in bed', but not much emphasis on men's satisfacton, and less, lack thereof.
(there are some manuals, but they're not 'common')

It is often believed that men will have sex with anything.
No one relly talks about a Man's character, just his failings, and his 'bad judgement' in front of the media.

But the gift of motherhood and pregnancy is to be revered.
(im not saying its right or wrong, just the appearance)

In addition, due to the emphasis on women being 'the choosers' , men in many ways seem to be DeValued.

It also seems that to empower a man's sexuality and recognition of it seems redundant.

As there seems to be a belief that men do not need 'empowerment' , if aything , men have been villified and lumped together in often condescending methods. Men need to be 'controlled' , the "sexual predators" that they are.
Men's sexuality =BAD, SHAMEFUL
Women's= "You go,girl! Get you groove on!"

With regards to sexual satisfaction, isn'the United States one of the lowest scoring in terms of sexual satisfaction and frequency in the world???!!
Women AND Men are not exactly dancing in the streets here....




Since the belief that a man's sexuality is mostly considered 'vulgar' and crude, the image of a man's power and virility is also thought of in such a manner.
We grow up in a society that worships a woman' body and beauty as a virtue.
Paintings, sculptures, poetry, music, you name it.
The beauty of a woman is everywhere we look. This image of woman's importance, since their image is everywhere and associated with beauty and virtue , no wonder men grow up not feeling appreciated.
Sure, there's Michelangelo's David. But for every 'David' there's thousands of sculptures of a woman.

(not saying this is 'wrong' or 'BAD", just an observation)




When people want to deny another person the recognition of their own personal power, it is often because of the denier's total lack of it and recognition of it.
Beware of people who get 'defensive' too quickly...



PS I could be wrong. For the record, I still LOVE Women. There can be no "Mars" without 'Venus'. Just stating some observations, NOT "facts" here...

You've made some very solid observations Interceptor. This was more or less where I was coming from with my initial post. I was more interested in how these anxieties are expressed in our cultural forums (i.e. the media, literature).

This is precisely why women go gaga over a man who is in full control of his sexuality - a man that is unafraid of his sexual prowess, one who is PROUD to be a man (not one who has a sheepish approach to it).

 

[Gubby]

I figure the reason people go mushy over wombs and not di'cks is that the sort of people to take metaphor so seriously are usually the sort of people who have vaginas if you know what I mean.

We have penis worship everywhere. They just don't call it that. Guns, swords, skyscrapers.........

 

[Purple-Haze]

I figure the reason people go mushy over wombs and not di'cks is that the sort of people to take metaphor so seriously are usually the sort of people who have vaginas if you know what I mean.

We have penis worship everywhere. They just don't call it that. Guns, swords, skyscrapers.........

The penis does not command the same sort of reverence that the womb/****oris does. And as Interceptor said, many men grow up with a sense of shame about their sexuality (a shame that follows them into adulthood I think). This is why so many guys have hangups about their masculinity - the seeds of masculine pride were not sown in childhood.

 

[Gubby]

The penis does not command the same sort of reverence that the womb/****oris does. And as Interceptor said, many men grow up with a sense of shame about their sexuality (a shame that follows them into adulthood I think). This is why so many guys have hangups about their masculinity - the seeds of masculine pride were not sown in childhood.

Yeah...........

Sounds like a simple case of feminism being evil again? Not something particularly new?

I got a bit of this feminism thing when I was growing up but not so much perhaps as you guys in the USA -- I don't think I was ever really made to think either the womb or the penis was so special. Though yeah, ideas like "fighting is bad" and being rough is crude or vulgar... pacifism.... if no-one fought then the world would be a perfect place......... etc..

Hmph.. so is it some grand conspiracy or what? I figure it's more that we live in times of peace now, so the discomfort of getting our hands bloody isn't so necessary or appealing.

Still I feel that going to school I get sucked into a mould that tries to make me weaker. I find no outlet for my testosterone and I jus wanna escape. Was the world always so inhuman?

 

[EricInTheHouse]

Edit:-nah....

 

[Mr.Positive]

This is a very engorging issue, and definitely strokes the thought processes. A little stimulation is good to get base of the matter, I believe, and grasp it head on.

With regards to sexual satisfaction, isn'the United States one of the lowest scoring in terms of sexual satisfaction and frequency in the world???!!
Women AND Men are not exactly dancing in the streets here....
.

I'm very curious, because it seems to me, both men and women are having more sex than ever before. What I mean, is that sex is the easiest to get in the history of the U.S.

Perhaps, it's the free expression of sexuality that's lacking here...compared to other countries.

 

[Purple-Haze]

I'm very curious, because it seems to me, both men and women are having more sex than ever before. What I mean, is that sex is the easiest to get in the history of the U.S.

Perhaps, it's the free expression of sexuality that's lacking here...compared to other countries.

They may be having more sex but they are not as aware as they could be about their sexuality. What I mean by this is that the average man seems unaware of his sexual drive and is almost ashamed of this (which, as I mentioned earlier, is expressed in the way we think and talk about the penis).

A man doesn't own his d1ck and his sexuality, it seems like he is led by it - or so goes the mainstream notion of masculine sexuality. Men are painted as slaves to their sexual needs and urges rather than masters of it.

I would argue that this way of thinking has permeated our social consciousness SO MUCH so that it almost compels some men to go the way of promiscuity. I know this might be a hard sell BUT I do think that some men confuse masculinity with multiple partners and mindless fu@cking. When you think about this, our metaphors, etc make sense.

Men think with their d1cks. They are all sex-crazed and will do anything for a lay. A man is a slave to his sexual organ. He IS the penis.

No wonder little boys are confused.