A naked man crouches in a bathtub underneath the spray of shower water. A large tattoo is emblazoned on his right arm, and he carries a large golden chain slung over his shoulder.
This intriguing photograph was suggested by caitiff. I think it’s sexy because despite the conspicuous accoutrement (what exactly is that chain doing there?), the picture clearly attempts to depict fear and vulnerability. The man is furrowing his brow, sinking into the corner of the bathtub, pulling his knees to his chest, and holding his head in his arms.
Fear is powerful. For many people, power is sexy. Thus, using fear as an erotic tool is not uncommon for anyone who chooses to eroticize power. Like any tool, it can be put to use in numerous ways and, unfortunately, some of the ways people use fear is actively malicious. Fear is a major instrument through which religious zealots, conservative hypocrites, and even your own communities, will attempt to coerce you into maintaining a status-quo that may not be acceptable to you.
Don’t be fooled by these charades. When you understand a thing, you can effectively change it. This is why “knowledge is power.” This is why I am so committed to freeing sexuality information.