Most people are aware that little brothers & sisters casually take showers together, and there's nothing sexual about it. But, did you know that families (yes, mom, dad and their LITTLE kids) actually bathe together as well? And again, there's nothing sexual about it. While it's a bit rare in the United States, it is very common in other countries. Unfortunately, the only one I've heard (in which people do this) is in Africa and Sweden. The families bathe together without being embarrassed, shy or ashamed of being naked in front of others. It is totally natural for them. And this should be a natural thing all over the world too, not just in Africa and Sweden.
I cannot see why this very same thing can't be applied to two unrelated adults of the same-sex (who are very close romantic Friends). Who says the two adults need to bathe together in an erotic/sexual manner? They simply don't have to. I just realized we've been brainwashed to believe something "HAS TO HAPPEN", sexually I meant, if **fully grown** men OR women do these kinds of intimate activities.
Note the extremely rare picture taken above, of the two best male Friends. One is tenderly, (with great care), shaving the face of the other. I NEVER, (in my entire life), came across such an incredibly sweet, but 100% genuine photo. The majority displayed online, (of males bathing together) are either sexual and/or erotic, overly exaggerated, awkward or just "trying to be silly." This image has none of the characteristics. True intimacy IS INVOLVED, without sexualizing the 2 nude men. These mature and honorable Aussie soldiers have nothing to hide. They have relaxed stances, and also gentle facial expressions. They pose proudly (in the bathtub) for the professional camera. For all to see!!!
Even up to this day, I'm still totally amazed that this snapshot WAS TAKEN AS RECENTLY AS 1945. That's around the time my own dad was born. It wasn't **that long** ago. Wow! I assume this must've been one of the very last 'romantic friendship' photos available (to the general public). Truly a classic gem!
Now that is just the way it should be - innocent, no strings attached mateship. What we have lost in this modern world.... Thanks for posting this Dana~man! One of the best 'bromantic' pics I've seen so far! I admire guys who can be THAT affectionate with each other (to such an unusually high degree) without being sexually involved.
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