What is it about some men that makes them an object of our deepest
desires? And how far are we willing to go in pursuit of those
desires? Chasing Adonis: Gay Men & the Pursuit of Perfection
delves into one of the most central mysteries of gay life: What is
it gay men find attractive in other men, and why? How much is
nature, how much is nurture . . . or maybe just clever marketing?
This unique book examines steroid use, body image disorders, gym
culture, Internet hook-ups, obsession, stalking, porn, erotic Web
sites, strip clubs and everything else that makes gay men act a
little bit nutty when they meet someone who drives them crazy!
Frank, sexy, and controversial, it uses a light touch to examine a
serious subject: how gay society objectifies the male body. Tim
Bergling, author of Sissyphobia: Gay Men and Effeminate Behavior
and Reeling in the Years: Gay Men's Perspectives on Age and Ageism,
surveys gay men about their individual concepts of beauty and
desire and about the almost unattainable Adonis standard many of
them set for themselves. Teenagers, senior citizens, and the guys
stuck in the middle discuss the idea of perfection, how much it
changes or evolves over time, and whether the exterior package
outweighs what's inside. From the author: It never ceases to amaze
me just how powerful the 'd-word''(desire) can be, how it can take
control of our lives and shut everything out, sometimes for just a
few moments, sometimes for days or weeks at a time, depending on
how badly we're smitten. Ask just about anybody, and they can
likely pull up a story from their pastor their presentwhen they've
done something incredibly stupid or ill-advised, or maybe just
something completely out of character, in pursuit of their heart's
desire. Chasing Adonis examines: obsession and rejection
self-esteem issues the allure of youth preferences in body shapes,
types, and sizes designer genes vs. first impressions assessing
body parts narcissism or comfort level-why men chase after guys who
look like them AIDS and HIV gay porn adult book stores and the
Internet the Calvin Klein ad campaign featuring Marky Mark Wahlberg
the Abercrombie & Fitch ads Tom of Finland gay icons weight
training and fitness clubs steroids and plastic surgery circuit
parties body dysmorphia and much more! Chasing Adonis: Gay Men and
the Pursuit of Perfection is an entertaining and enlightening read
for gay men of all ages.
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