Me thinks some feel society sees the man as typically the aggressor or instigator of relationships and therefore responsible for the knowledge to carry out the task at hand. Furthermore, peer pressure probably has a more presistant force in our inability to admit shortcomings. God knows we'd never want "the guys" to think we weren't takin' care of business at home. I think as a man ages these fears or pressures lessen to a certain degree. I can tell at my age I'm less hesitant to listen to suggestions or have an open mind sexually. Of course, there are exceptions to even this.

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As to marriage or celibacy, let a man take which course he will. He will be sure to repent - Socrates

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