tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530140329306503392.post987756603746476040..comments2024-03-19T08:19:45.049-04:00Comments on Crane and Matten blog: Orgasm Inc.Crane and Mattenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13809682169218066019noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530140329306503392.post-44045455128982712912015-08-27T17:39:37.024-04:002015-08-27T17:39:37.024-04:00I am sure the many men that can now have erections...I am sure the many men that can now have erections thanks to viagra don't mind the corporate world in there personal sphere. At the same time I am sure women suffering from sexual dysfunction (and their partners) appreciate this as well. Corporate greed may not be a good thing but certainly seems like some benefit here.<br /><br />Also stop propogating the sterotype that men are all physical and mechanical. I would bet the underlying cause of male sexual issues is more commonly mental or emtional than anything else.Orgasmless Malehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01556352632371417516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530140329306503392.post-41244594517049238892009-10-30T09:41:12.190-04:002009-10-30T09:41:12.190-04:00@ Aparna - Well, I guess this maybe because the ca...@ Aparna - Well, I guess this maybe because the causes of 'Male' Sexual Dysfunction are mainly mechanical/medical. <br />While 'female' sexual dysfunction has 'emotional, relational, mental, physical, unknown1, unknown2... unknownN etc' number of dimensions. And until somebody is born on this earth who can understand the female mind, it will remain so.<br />So, while the male part of this issue can be solved by poppping a pill, I guess no one even knows yet what the female part requires.<br /><br />But blaming 'Capitalism' for trying to do something is wrong.<br /><br />Whenever there is a market for something, there would be someone to sell it. This is like the way prostitution is projected. The sellers are targeted/villainized more than the buyers - who are the main raison-de-etre for the sellers anyway.<br />So, I would prefer to blame the human society as such for its ills more than capitalism per se. <br />This would be like blaming discount boards in shopping malls for the over drawn credit cards of hen-pecked husbands. The wives seem to be not getting any of the blame!!Cne Rocks>>https://www.blogger.com/profile/03787683686564505496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530140329306503392.post-8245587346243604542009-05-07T16:13:00.000-04:002009-05-07T16:13:00.000-04:00Aparna,
you are right, 'sex' is an industry these ...Aparna,<br />you are right, 'sex' is an industry these days. Not all of it in my view bad. What struck me with this film is how an industry creates a 'disease' out of something, in order to create a new market for profitable products. Thanks for your feedback, liked it.<br />DirkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530140329306503392.post-25484070620870688932009-05-06T14:17:00.000-04:002009-05-06T14:17:00.000-04:00Dear Professors Crane and Matten,
A very *interes...Dear Professors Crane and Matten,<br /><br />A very *interesting* article, indeed. I have to say that I agree with you over the extent to which the industry has made female sexuality just another commodity, and packaged it in the form of a 'pill', a 'lotion' or what you may.<br />However, in my opinion, its not just about the commodification of "female sexuality", but of sexuality itself. The porn industry, sex-toys, and the massive lingerie industry are all indicative of this 'commodification'. Sex itself has become "expensive", and condoms are probably the best example of this (not disputing their usefulness). Like you have said, "nothing is sacred anymore"... I guess it goes on to show that in today's day and age, the personal is *not just* political... its more than that.<br /><br />Your piece really highlights the innovative nature capitalism, which is constantly in search of new markets. In many ways, the discussion of ethics here brings into question the very nature of capitalism itself.<br /><br />Just my thoughts anyway :)<br /><br />~ AparnaAparnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590124869966003923noreply@blogger.com