Are you ready to join the conversation about Penis Politics?

What does it mean to be a man in a world that constantly scrutinises the male body but rarely talks about it?

I recently joined Jay from the Bare With Me podcast to talk Penis Politics - discussing how masculinity, body image, insecurity, and nudism intersect in ways that shape identity, confidence, and self-acceptance.

From locker room anxiety to unrealistic cultural expectations, we unpack how societal pressures affect men’s relationships with their bodies. Why is vulnerability often off-limits for men? How does nudism challenge toxic masculinity and provide a space for self-liberation? And what happens when boys are exposed to porn before they even understand their own bodies?

For many men, their first introduction to male bodies doesn’t come from open conversations, but through pornography - a space where performance, size, and unrealistic portrayals of sex can create a foundation of comparison and shame. When boys learn about their bodies through highly curated, exaggerated depictions of masculinity, it can distort self-perception, leading to insecurities that linger into adulthood.

How does this shape a man’s confidence? His willingness to accept his body as it is? Aspects discussed in the conversation include:

• The impact of societal and media-driven body expectations on men.
• The connection between masculinity and body image struggles.
• How an early introduction to porn fuels comparison culture and shame.
• How nudism fosters self-acceptance and challenges insecurity.

Listen to the episode