Why do we hide our genitals?

Question

OK I know this may sound like a dumb question at first but, the only reason I hide mine is 'cause I was raised to hide them and keep them private. We feel comfortable showing our arms and other body parts (even our asses in some childrens movies!) because we all have the same thing and we know what they look like, but we hide the only one thing that sets man and woman apart. Im sure most women know what a mans genitals look like, and I'm pretty sure most men know what womens genitals look like - so why dont we make these visible in town like we would with our arms (as we all know what an arm looks like). Why would it be so disgusting if someone in town wore something that showed off their genitals? Yet fat girls wear short tops and no one retaliates to that (and thats an uglier sight than seeing genitals). I just dont get why we hide our only difference when most people know what it looks like anyway!? Thanks in advance for any answers and please no nasty replies.

Answer 1

Church law is a big reason. Their "god" told them to be ashamed, so they forced it on everyone else. And everyone listened because ignorance and cleverly masked manipulation is what fuels Christian power. Just like slave trading.

Answer 2

Well, for one thing if your penis was out all the time you could easily hurt it, by falling or spilling hot coffee. A woman could end up accidentally getting some dirt or worse in her vagina. So, it is important that we keep them protected.



Then there's the idea that having them out could lead to some unpleasant situations. Like, who would let their child sit on Santa's lap if he was pantless? Or cramming into an elevator could lead to some unwanted touching.



Not showing your genitals has many practical reasons.

Answer 3

Because of shame.

I don't feel comfortable showing my ***.. people who do that have lost shame.

Imagine seeing peoples *** and genitals when you are having food.. and the smell of their shortly finished toilet activity is comming to your nose... at least clothes remove that smell. Also, you do realise people get horny when they see the private parts? so you might have some public sex if u were to have no clothes.

Answer 4

For the same reason you do, they learned they have to behave that way.

I don't think it's so necessary either.

Answer 5

maybe to forget we are animals :)

Answer 6

It's so shameful to not do so