Photo Swapping

Nothing more exhilarating

No one wants to look at a blank profile on a dating site. And in this age of Smartphones and webcams, there’s no excuse for withholding an image of your face. But then there are the other images. Close-up shots of the schlong. Glimmering glimpses of the twitching starfish. It’s a buyers’ market and many of us want to see what we’re going to get in advance of a hot rendezvous. It’s all about the titillation. And in the 21st century, we’re all amateur porn stars.

 Every dating and hookup site has a facility to upload and send ‘private’ images. Indeed, it’s often the first thing someone asks you for when you start chatting. And it’s never been easier to swap photos. Indeed, it takes just a moment to get the light just right on your bellend and fire off that shot. Even the act of taking the photo can turn you on. Moreover, thanks to filters, you have ample opportunities to produce the most appetising shot. This being said, it’s helpful to follow etiquette when asking for a guy’s hot photos. Beginning a message with ‘Pics’ is frankly lame and insulting. It suggests you have the communication skills of a pre-school child. Far better to get a proper, meaningful conversation underway before demanding shots of him spraying his DNA. And frankly, it’s only polite.

It's Sexual Stimulation Central. In the digital age, there’s no imperative to leave anything to the imagination. And in the privacy of our boudoirs, we can all become porn stars. Sending a guy lurid shots of your undercarriage in full swing before an assignation will whet his appetite. And much more besides. The flipside of course is that the sense of mystery that fuels such encounters can vanish. Given this, you may choose to be particularly artful with what you reveal. It may be news to some gay men, but less can be more!

There is always a risk when sending XXX shots to a stranger. And horror stories about revenge porn abound. Consequently, try and establish trust before you hit send. And always be cautious about sharing contact details. Remember that when you leave a secure dating site, they can no longer protect you. The most memorable sexual encounters are dependent upon chemistry. Thirsty pic of your dripping pork sword may get him off in the short term. But that’s no guarantee you’re going to have the bang of your life in the sack. And that’s if you meet. Because the other risk with photo swapping is that it can be a monumental waste of time. Beware of pic collectors. The scourge of the digital age. Far better to get to know the guy first. And there’s no better place to start than by chattings on Gays.com.