# The genitals really are the ugliest parts of the human body, aren't they? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [July 30, 2013, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genitals-really-are-the-ugliest-parts-of-the-human-body-arent-they/664955 "2013-07-30T22:20:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Lucas\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucas_jackson/32/303_2.png) [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2013, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genitals-really-are-the-ugliest-parts-of-the-human-body-arent-they/664955/41 "2013-07-31T05:01:26Z")
> [@Jragon](#): > > I think the notion of aesthetics is more complicated than simply positive or negative associations with the overall work/object/entity. Triumph of the Will is often considered a masterful display of cinematography, and aesthetically excellent. It is, however, still Nazi propaganda and carries with it all the negative associations that come with that. Same with Birth of a Nation, I believe Ebert called it “an excellent film that argues for evil.” I don’t think these facts are at odds with each other. Something can have negative associations and be beautiful, and positive associations and be hideous. \ This, and Chronos’ post that spawned it, would make an excellent thread. I’d start it but I couldn’t do it justice. Just sayin’… \ ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2013, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genitals-really-are-the-ugliest-parts-of-the-human-body-arent-they/664955/42 "2013-07-31T05:32:07Z")
> [@Girlundone](#): > > I don’t think they are ugly at all, but that’s probably just because I love genitals. Both kinds. A lot. Hey, pit-bull owners love their dogs, but nobody ever called 'em pretty! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![ReticulatingSplines](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e274bd/32.png) [@ReticulatingSplines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ReticulatingSplines)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2013, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genitals-really-are-the-ugliest-parts-of-the-human-body-arent-they/664955/43 "2013-07-31T06:02:34Z")
The ugliest part of the human body is Steve Buscemi’s face. Second ugliest is the ear. ---
**Author:** ![TreacherousCretin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/treacherouscretin/32/476_2.png) [@TreacherousCretin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TreacherousCretin)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2013, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genitals-really-are-the-ugliest-parts-of-the-human-body-arent-they/664955/44 "2013-07-31T06:03:49Z")
> [@johnpost](#): > > What’s the Ugliest Part of Your Body? > > some say your nose. Some say your toes. ---
**Author:** ![BleizDu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9dc877/32.png) [@BleizDu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BleizDu)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2013, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genitals-really-are-the-ugliest-parts-of-the-human-body-arent-they/664955/45 "2013-07-31T06:11:54Z")
On the contrary, I find genitals to be really beautiful in general. I’m gay and I find penis particularly nice to look at, whether flaccid or erect, but I find female genitals cool too. In general I love the shapes, how the skin seems so soft. I draw a lot of genitals, just them, they’re really my favorite things to draw and look at. ---
**Author:** ![outlierrn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/outlierrn/32/3005_2.png) [@outlierrn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/outlierrn)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2013, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genitals-really-are-the-ugliest-parts-of-the-human-body-arent-they/664955/46 "2013-07-31T06:15:03Z")
If there was ever a case of form has to _follow_ function… ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2013, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genitals-really-are-the-ugliest-parts-of-the-human-body-arent-they/664955/47 "2013-07-31T06:22:02Z")
The way I see it is that genitals are pretty goofy looking (and yes, some people’s are done right fug), but hey, as long as they function like they’re supposed to, what difference does it make? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2013, 8:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genitals-really-are-the-ugliest-parts-of-the-human-body-arent-they/664955/48 "2013-07-31T08:38:47Z")
I don’t think there’s anything anatomical that’s necessarily ugly. Oh sure, certain individuals have physical quirks, but on a fairly average person, it’s all good (even the ones I’m not attracted to). But I have to add this: Very few straight guys understand how beautiful a nice pair of low-hanging balls can be. ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2013, 10:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genitals-really-are-the-ugliest-parts-of-the-human-body-arent-they/664955/49 "2013-07-31T10:34:19Z")
> [@johnpost](#): > > What’s the Ugliest Part of Your Body? > > some say you nose. What say you? mmm ---
**Author:** ![Crafter\_Man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crafter_man/32/458_2.png) [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2013, 10:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genitals-really-are-the-ugliest-parts-of-the-human-body-arent-they/664955/50 "2013-07-31T10:37:22Z")
> [@johnpost](#): > > some say you nose. > [@TreacherousCretin](#): > > Some say your toes. But I think it’s your mind. ---
**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2013, 10:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genitals-really-are-the-ugliest-parts-of-the-human-body-arent-they/664955/51 "2013-07-31T10:37:33Z")
> [@BrainGlutton](#): > > Well, of course, I meant the parts visible without breaking the skin. Nothing **under** it is much to look at. If I have to explain why I specifically used the word cute I guess it’s not funny ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Not\_Carlson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/bc79bd/32.png) [@Not\_Carlson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Not_Carlson)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2013, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genitals-really-are-the-ugliest-parts-of-the-human-body-arent-they/664955/52 "2013-07-31T10:58:59Z")
> [@BrainGlutton](#): > > The genitals really are the ugliest parts of the human body, aren’t they? No, they are not. The absolute ugliest part of the human body is the underside of the tongue. Go to the bathroom mirror right now. Open your mouth and lift your tongue. Look at it. LOOK AT IT!! Now, apologize to your wang. > [@rhubarbarin](#): > > While I try to pretend scrotums aren’t there . . . Wouldn’t that mean you have to instead imagine a pair of homeless testes just dangling precariously from the spermatic cords? 'Cause I think that would have to be an even bigger turnoff. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2013, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genitals-really-are-the-ugliest-parts-of-the-human-body-arent-they/664955/53 "2013-07-31T13:19:21Z")
Another one here who thinks genitalia can be oddly beautiful. And an erect cock is quite handsome. ---
**Author:** ![Don\_t\_Panic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/don_t_panic/32/398_2.png) [@Don\_t\_Panic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_Panic)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2013, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genitals-really-are-the-ugliest-parts-of-the-human-body-arent-they/664955/54 "2013-07-31T13:33:59Z")
> [@Fubaya](#): > > I wouldn’t say they’re the ugliest, the ole butthole has that trophy firmly tucked away (ahem). I don’t see anything esthetically pleasing or neat about it. It’s certainly simple and less complicated, but it’s just gross looking, like a crinkly portal to hell. Totally depends on who it’s attached to. A middle-aged fat guy’s butthole? Nightmare fuel. A cute 19 year old girl’s butthole? You just want to hug it and pet it and name it George. Context is everything, my friends. (Unfortunately, mine falls in the former category, not the latter.) ---
**Author:** ![Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/6bbea6/32.png) [@Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Living_Well_Is_Best_Revenge)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2013, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genitals-really-are-the-ugliest-parts-of-the-human-body-arent-they/664955/55 "2013-07-31T13:39:52Z")
I think it’s weird to say genitals are ugly. It makes me think people who think that have issues with sexuality. ---
**Author:** ![one\_red\_shoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/54ee81/32.png) [@one\_red\_shoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/one_red_shoe)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2013, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genitals-really-are-the-ugliest-parts-of-the-human-body-arent-they/664955/56 "2013-07-31T13:43:51Z")
I think some penises are cuter than others, some toes are also cuter than others… My vote goes to functional quality… In my experience often times, a not so cute one has got the “JOB” done much more effectively and I enjoyed it. Thats the whole point right? After all I have no control of the shape of my labia or vagina, I can however learn to “drop it like it’s hot!” ---
**Author:** ![WhyNot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c77e96/32.png) [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2013, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genitals-really-are-the-ugliest-parts-of-the-human-body-arent-they/664955/57 "2013-07-31T14:51:06Z")
> [@one\_red\_shoe](#): > > I think some penises are cuter than others, some toes are also cuter than others… My vote goes to functional quality… In my experience often times, a not so cute one has got the “JOB” done much more effectively and I enjoyed it. True. The humorously crooked ones are often crooked in a delightful spot. If you know what I mean and I think you do. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Colophon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f05b48/32.png) [@Colophon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colophon)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2013, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genitals-really-are-the-ugliest-parts-of-the-human-body-arent-they/664955/58 "2013-07-31T15:16:33Z")
> [@WhyNot](#): > > I have to agree. I hang out with nudists. Human genitals are weird and slightly off putting. Plants definitely hit the lottery in the beautiful genitals division. Well, many of them. This one’s nearly as weird as a penis: [Titan arum - Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amorphophallus_titanum) And the Latin name literally means “giant misshapen penis”. Great! ---
**Author:** ![Girlundone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/919ad9/32.png) [@Girlundone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Girlundone)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2013, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genitals-really-are-the-ugliest-parts-of-the-human-body-arent-they/664955/59 "2013-07-31T15:21:58Z")
[QUOTE=BrianGlutton] Hey, pit-bull owners love their dogs, but nobody ever called 'em pretty! [/QUOTE] [These people](http://beautifulpitbulls.wordpress.com/) think pitbulls are beautiful, even the one with half a head. Scrotums are very cool. I always wanted a scrotumskin change purse or cute little handbag. Did I mention I love genitals? I’m happiest when surrounded by any number of genitals. ---
**Author:** ![perfectparanoia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a5b964/32.png) [@perfectparanoia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/perfectparanoia)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2013, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genitals-really-are-the-ugliest-parts-of-the-human-body-arent-they/664955/60 "2013-07-31T15:23:30Z")
I think male genitals are a cruel joke played on them by God. I am glad my girly bits are hidden from view in most positions. Yeah, not a fan of the visual. And yet, a hard penis will get me all going. No need to analyze it. Just enjoy, folks. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genitals-really-are-the-ugliest-parts-of-the-human-body-arent-they/664955.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genitals-really-are-the-ugliest-parts-of-the-human-body-arent-they/664955.md?page=4)