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Nude model wants to strike erections
Originally Published: February 11, 2000
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Dear Alice, I am a male who experiences a lot of spontaneous erection. It's almost comical. My problem is that I model nude for art classes and have difficulty preventing or getting rid of my erection. The whole thinking about something else idea never works for me. I was wondering if you could tell me of a cream or something I could use to prevent an erection or possibly make an erection go away. I've tried the usual muscle and arthritis creams, but those don't work. I can still get an erection anyway. Is there something that numbs for a period of a few hours that I could use? I thought of using some desensitizing creams you can find at adult stores, but didn't bother trying them because I figured they're designed to help you keep your erection, not lose it. It would be very helpful if you could help me out. Thanks, Art
Dear Art, Maybe you would be covered by the Americans With Disabilities Act, or a similar law? On second thought, they might rule that your "joy" on the job stems from pleasure you feel when others focus on you in your nakedness. Would they be right? By itself, this isn't bad; it's just that your clients may not be up for your erections in quite the same way. Could thinking about your professional responsibility as a model put the F-stop on your posing penis? That is, remind yourself that you're there, and hopefully paid, because your JOB is to help paying students improve their art. Your spontaneous arousals are normal, but you may want to consider calling Miuccia Prada or Tommy Boy for some clothed work. One idea for erection prevention you didn't mention is... MASTURBATION. No, not while you're on the pedestal, but in private, right before you step into the spotlight. This strategy may buy you some time up there, and what would be so bad about heading back to the bathroom when you start to stir again, down there? Yes, the genital desensitizing creams you're referring to are designed to help men maintain their erections and/or last longer before climaxing. These products don't help all men, and since touching yourself surely isn't in your job description, they probably won't help you with your particular dilemma. The muscle and arthritis creams numb, too, but they can also irritate and burn sensitive tissue.
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