Letters to the Editor
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The core problems that keep coming up
have little to do with salaciousness, showing men as well, etc.
They have to do with control and power among women.
Some women disagree with what some other women do, thinking they speak for every woman.
Those women who choose to go nekkid do so of their volition.
If men are in the next calendar over, rather than in the same calendar, that takes care of the fair play issue.
But the point is bigger in several dimensions. Men are more visual and enjoy the sight of attractive women even more than women enjoy the sight of attractive men.
Don't believe me, believe male vs female calendar sales. The market does not lie.
Also women's bodies are sexualized in ways men's bodies are not. But do not blame men for this. Women have the sell-by date. Also, men generally have to do the chasing. This means men will be primed to be attracted to those female bodies they prefer to chase.
Women can love men's bodies til kingdom come, but generally women do not chase men. GENERALLY. If they do, it is generally for other reasons like size of wallet or ability to be a charming lying snake. Neither of these make for a good calendar image.
Men are half the market for goods and services. This is why calendars like this exist.