Does anyone else get off on their image?

[Taz]

As have I actually, though looking in the mirror has never prompted arousal. Perhaps it's the mindset I have when looking at an erotic picture; that it is just a man's arse, a man's body, or a man's cock. The focus isn't so much on it being my arse, my body, or my cock - as it tends to be when I look in the mirror (and I'm far more critical because of that).

I'm not really 'my type', but when I see myself as a whole, I'm relatively happy with my physique. Some of the pictures I've taken have turned me on before, but to fantasise I typically need something more than an image to look at; a man to go with it, somebody I'm interested in and somebody I could very easily imagine myself making love to - and alas, that man simply isn't me.

I think you'd look DAMN fine in the mirror

 

[subsonic]

My answer would have to be "no". But I haven't been to the gym lately because of too much school-work.
Nevertheless, I don't think I would be able to "get off" on my own image. Just seems weird somehow to me..
But there's nothing wrong with hot guys kissing themselves in the mirror though. My dear hubby James always seems to arouse me when he does this.. *gasp*

 

[sshadow84]

Sure, i've jerked off in front of a mirror many times. I can get turned on by my own naughtiness lol

 

[G-Lexington]

Time for a longer mulling-over of the question.

Whenever this topic comes up, the words "narcissism" and "vanity" inevitably follow. And actually, this is one of the more polite forms of the thread. Usually, there are people laughing saying "How fucking vain can you possibly be to do THAT?"

But I sort of look at it as separate and distinct from what I consider "vanity". When I think of words like "vain" and "narcissistic", I don't just picture guys who are at peace with, and happy with, who they are. Vanity seems to spring outwards from one self. Carly Simon sang "You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you" - in short, the subject of the song not only thinks he's great, but he thinks others think he's great (enough to write a song about him, anyway). The term makes me think of (say) guys who go to the gym and work out staring into the mirror, expecting others are ogling them as well.

But that doesn't apply to me. When I exercise at a gym, if I glance at myself in the mirror, I usually crack a smile. Not because I think I'm really hot, but because I think I look severely out of place. And while I do know that other guys can and do find me attractive, I'm well-aware that I'm not everybody's cup of tea. Most guys probably would pass. And I'm cool with that.

Am I "my type"? Not necessarily. When I go look at porn, I tend not to specifically look for 40-something guys who are somewhat overweight. I CAN find that sexually alluring, but it's usually not what I'm searching for.

So if it's not (simple) vanity, or just being turned on by guys like myself, why DO I (sometimes) watch myself jerk off? I think it just comes down to something more basic, or perhaps something more complex - I like me.

I've gone to bed with guys who I know aren't objectively attractive to the world at large. But I've found them so. And I've been excited at the thought of getting off, and of getting them off. And I throw myself into the act, and enjoy myself immensely. And I honestly think that I often masturbate at that same level. I don't look at masturbation as some shameful activity. I don't consider it a weak alternative to "real" sex, or proof that I'm not attractive. It's the same way I look at staying at home on a Friday night with a good book and good music. I don't do it because "I have no friends and nobody wants to do anything with me". I do it because I really enjoy doing it. I love reading and listening to music, and I love pleasuring myself. Even as I approach my third decade of doing it, I'm still enjoying it immensely. I still love getting off, and getting myself off (if one can separate the two parts). And no, I don't think every (or even most) gay guys would be interested in seeing me do it - that's where I think "vanity" would come into play. This activity is all about me. Which is kind of what's so enjoyable about it.

Lex

 

[Kabluey]

Depends on whether I know I'm looking at myself. I prefer to be surprised.
It's tough being a voyeuristic exhibitionist narcissist with bad eyes around mirrors.

 

[Taz]

Depends on whether I know I'm looking at myself. It's tough being a voyeuristic exhibitionist narcissist with bad eyes.

Surely the green skin would give it away?

 

[Kabluey]

^ Too busy spawning to notice details.

 

[ashonfire]

Last night I was at a hotel and I was jackin off and I kept noticing my pecs and thinking how hot they look to me. I used to have swimmers build physique and got off on my various body parts.

I wanna see the sexy pecs, Charlie!

Personally, I'm not my type. I'm not into redheads at all!

I'm healthy and exercise enough to have what other people consider a good body. Folks unfortunate enough to share a bed (or floor, table, wall etc) with me seem to appreciate it but I don't find my body "hot" in that way.

 

[jaysizzles]

"Would you fuck me? I'd fuck me. I'd fuck me hard."

yep...I do me too, hard...but I'd rather do Charlie.

Trouble is now knowing what I/we know about him, I'd be afraid he'd be fantasizing about himself while doin' it.

 

[mikey3000]

I wanna see the sexy pecs, Charlie!

Personally, I'm not my type. I'm not into redheads at all!

I'm healthy and exercise enough to have what other people consider a good body. Folks unfortunate enough to share a bed (or floor, table, wall etc) with me seem to appreciate it but I don't find my body "hot" in that way.

You're a ginger?!?!?! Oh yum!!!!! Super sexy.

 

[AstareGod]

I got very, very worked up once when I did a self-photo shoot once. I was only intending on just taking pictures, but the mere act of taking pictures of myself barely-clothed just hit a nerve and I had one of the best jerk off sessions that I can remember.

Oh, and the pictures turned out well, too.

 

[G-Lexington]

I got very, very worked up once when I did a self-photo shoot once. I was only intending on just taking pictures, but the mere act of taking pictures of myself barely-clothed just hit a nerve and I had one of the best jerk off sessions that I can remember.

Oh, and the pictures turned out well, too.

This. It's great to lose yourself in the moment, and become that amazingly hot and sexy guy we always want to be.

Lex

 

[windsors]

Oh hell no. I can't stand to look at myself when I take a shower.

 

[mikey3000]

One time I installed a full legnth mirror in the shower So I could watch me shower. Sounds so horrible, eh? But I like showering with others, so that gave me the sense that there was somebody else with me. I just didn't look from the neck up.

 

[MoufOfKhaos]

Feels too narcissistic for me to get into... but barring that, no. I'm my own worst enemy, which keeps me sane.

 

[Latimer]

The first time I jerked off I did so in front of a mirror, and continue to do so 99 times out of 100. I've always been turned on by my own reflection. Even if I start out by watching porn or leafing though a fitness mag I generally finish off at a mirror. My gym recently re-did its showers with black tiles shiny enough that I can see my own image, "as if through a glass darkly" to be sure, but still good enough that now I sometimes get an erection while showering there.

 

[Mr-Brooding]

I like how puffy and soft my lips are, so it'd be hot to feel them wrapping around... Nevermind. This is too weird.