Comments on: Spring Fever Sex, Love, Nature, and a Rockin’ Mini-Van

By: krn

krn — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:54:51 +0000

Awww, I came back to comment again and saw so many kind words. Thank you, kmn. That’s very kind. That story is not my usual, for sure.

When I first read Eathan’s story, I felt the way you (kmn) and Shirley did about it. Since my brother was over, I had him read a few stories while he was waiting for me to get ready to go someplace. He loved Eathan’s story and assured me that this happens– even to the most respectful, kind, feminist gentlemen, which he happens to be. We both agreed that T and Eathan’s stories back to back were “oh my” naughty reading. I bet he had his wife read them later that night for a little inspiration. I Wonder how many click click clicks there have been on all of the stories!

By: kmn

kmn — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:42:34 +0000

I agree with Shirley. Yes it said adult content, but I felt the same way she did. I read all the entries, and wow I can’t believe krn didn’t win!! I loved it. Beautiful writing.

By: SweetPeaSurry

SweetPeaSurry — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 10:19:03 +0000

I meant to write something up on this, I did. I must have gotten drunk instead. I do hate it when that happens. bright blessings and congrats to the winners!!! SweetPeaSurry´s last blog post..

By: Vinomom

Vinomom — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 01:08:21 +0000

I thought I commented, sorry! I stopped by all the winners and few others. Hope to make the rounds to everyone. Thanks for the fun contest! Vinomom´s last blog post..Wine Chillin’

By: dadshouse

dadshouse — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 20:11:53 +0000

Hi Shirley – I understand your point and discomfort with that post. That’s part of the reason I labeled the post as being adult content and mature subject matter. I chose it as one of the winners not because of any glorification of a guy “losing it”, but because the writing built tension from start to finish. I also found the bits about Target and Walmart quite humorous.

As for the ending, the male in question didn’t lie. He didn’t promise to do anything. He stayed silent. Granted, he pulled her into him later on, and that went against her request. At the same time, it’s a natural reflex in such a situation. He was stimulated by her to a point of no thought. I have to assume she knew most men stop thinking at the point of release.

When I’ve been in those circumstances, women assure me they know when to pull back, if pulling back is their desire. Female commentators on that post agree with that notion. The post described two willing parties, and either one of them could have stopped at any point, and said “I’m not comfortable going further.”

All that said, you make a good point that the author could have listened to the woman’s request and honored it, perhaps by stopping the act before things went too far. Thanks for weighing in. I appreciate your perspective.

By: Shirley

Shirley — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 18:53:04 +0000

I had a bad feeling after I read the Spring Fever 09, and I finally figured out why a few hours later. I am bothered by the fact that that essay won the award when it glorified a guy’s “losing it” so much that he did not listen to the woman’s request to tell him before he came but instead pulled her head in–even as she struggled. And is that really the big lie that guys subscribe to–they say they will do something but instead ignore the woman’s request to tell her before they come? It sounds like no one has a problem with that disrespect. If I were in that position, and some guy acted that way, I would feel completely violated and angry. I’m disappointed in your choice of that blog, David–particularly because now so many people will read it. Yuck.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:12:01 +0000

Ah man, if I'd know about the picture thing I would tried to find one! The winners were great. I guess I'll work on my bribes for next year... Andrea´s last blog post..Biergarten Friday on the Rhein