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Fiction: The First Date

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Photo: Tony Ward, Copyright 2023

Fiction: The First Date

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Text by ChatGBT

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In the enchanting city of Paris, where the Eiffel Tower glistened like a jewel against the night sky, a story of romance was about to unfold. Sarah, a confident and captivating woman with a heart full of wanderlust, found herself on a night out that would forever remain etched in her memory.

Dressed in a stunning pink blazer that accentuated her curves and highlighted her blond hair, Sarah exuded an aura of allure as she strolled through the bustling streets. Her smokey eyes held a glint of mischief, and her Christian Louboutin heels clicked rhythmically against the cobblestone pavement. The night was young, and Paris was alive with possibilities.

As she made her way to a quaint bistro, Sarah’s heart raced with anticipation. She had agreed to meet a date there, someone she had been chatting with for weeks. The thrill of the unknown combined with the allure of the city’s romantic ambiance made her pulse quicken.

Once inside the bistro, Sarah’s eyes scanned the room until they landed on a handsome man sitting by the window. His smile was warm and inviting, sending a surge of excitement through her. The night was off to a promising start.

After an evening filled with laughter, delicious cuisine, and shared stories, Sarah and her date decided to take a leisurely stroll along the Seine River. The moonlight cast a gentle glow upon the water, setting the perfect backdrop for their blossoming connection.

As they reached the Pont des Arts, a famous bridge adorned with love locks, the air was thick with the promise of romance. Sarah leaned against the railing, her pink blazer billowing slightly in the night breeze, and her date stood beside her, his presence both comforting and exhilarating.

Their conversation flowed effortlessly, a symphony of shared dreams and aspirations. With each passing moment, their connection deepened. The atmosphere was electric, and the chemistry between them undeniable.

As the night wore on, Sarah extended an invitation that surprised even her. “Would you like to see something special?” she asked, her voice laced with a hint of playfulness.

Intrigued, her date agreed, and Sarah led him toward a vintage car parked nearby. Opening the door, she gestured for him to take a seat in the back. With a mischievous smile, she bent over to retrieve something from the back seat, allowing her vintage thigh-high stockings to catch his eye.

His gaze traveled up her curvy figure, his heart racing as he took in the sight before him. Sarah’s confidence was intoxicating, her allure irresistible. As she straightened up and turned to face him, their eyes locked in a passionate gaze that spoke volumes without words.

In that intimate moment, surrounded by the enchantment of Paris and the intimacy of the vintage car, Sarah and her date felt the undeniable pull of desire. The night was a canvas upon which their connection painted a masterpiece of longing and attraction.

As the clock struck midnight, Sarah and her date shared a lingering kiss, a promise of more to come. The night had begun with a casual meeting, but it had transformed into a chapter of their story that neither would ever forget.

Under the starlit sky, in the heart of Paris, two souls found each other in the most unexpected of ways—a night chat that blossomed into an unforgettable romance.

Editor’s Note: For an article by ChatGBT on gender affirming care, link here: https://tonywarderotica.com/gender-affirming-care-a-case-for-legalization-across-all-states-in-america/

Bob Shell: The “Education” of America

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Classroom. Photo: Tony Ward, Copyright 2023

Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2023

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The “Education” of America

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The great writer Louis L’Amour said in his autobiography that he left school at a young age because it was interfering with his education. He lied about his age and signed on a ship’s crew. He saw the world in the merchant marine, and that real education served him in good stead when he became a writer. 

Travel — exposure to other cultures and mores is a genuine education. Yes, I didn’t drop out of high school and went on to college, but my real education came when I started traveling the world. Now, many years later, I can truthfully say I’ve visited every continent except Australia and Antarctica. I’d have visited them by now if the so-called American “justice system” hadn’t interfered with my life and education. 

Leaning is a continuing process. No one can honestly say they are “educated.” 

But, in recent years, education in the USA has taken a wrong turn, and has gone from educating to political indoctrinating. 

Yes, back in the 1960’s when I was in college, some of my instructors leaned pretty far left. Some were openly communist. But they didn’t try to force their own politics down our throats. They taught whatever they were assigned to teach, and, for the most part, left their politics at home. 

I was reminded of how much things have changed when I recently read an article in The Week, my favorite news magazine, that said that Melanie Rose Nipper, an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati, had given a student named Olivia Kolezyk a zero grade on a paper because Ms Kolezyk used the “outdated reference” “biological women” in the paper. Professor Nipper said she drew the line on free speech for Kolezyk “participating in a systemic harm of some kind.” 

My reaction on reading this was, “Really?” It is “participating in a systemic harm” to use the “outdated phrase” ‘biological women’ ? 

Sorry, Professor Nipper, but there are biological women. They’re human beings born with two X chromosomes. That’s not an “outdated reference,” that’s fact. I’m a biological man because I was born with one X chromosome and one Y chromosome. That’s Biology 101. That’s fact. Some people may not like that, but that does not alter its factual nature. You can’t escape basic biology! 

Recently, Liz Cheney, someone I admire very much for telling the truth at great personal risk, said that what is wrong with American politics is that we’re electing idiots. Amen to that, Liz! Apparently we’re hiring them as university professors, too. That is my opinion, which I have every right to express! 

Perhaps we’re not electing or hiring idiots, just products of the American “education system.” 

I’m housed with many young men in their 20’s, 30’s and early 40’s who graduated from highschool. Their ignorance of basic knowledge is profound. 

I had a discussion not long ago with a younger man who said the Earth couldn’t be round, because if it was, “the people on the bottom would fall off.” When I tried to explain in simplified terms about how mass generates gravitational pull, and that the Earth’s mass pulls us toward its center, he was lost. “Don’t they teach physics in your highschool these days?” I asked him. No they didn’t. 

Another thing these younger men are completely ignorant of is basic geography. Ask them to find any country on a map and they’re lost. Foreign countries are all “somewhere over there.” It’s common when we’re watching TV news for one of them to ask me, “Where’s that at?” when another country is mentioned. If I answer something like, “It’s between France and Spain,” that’s meaningless to them. These men are not stupid, in fact I’d rate them above average in intelligence in most cases, but their knowledge base is very limited. In many cases that’s why they’re in here with me. 

America is broken, my friends, and unless we fix it, we’re headed for big trouble. The young people in the rest of the world are better educated, and the dumbing down of our younger generations will surely catch up with us.

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About The Author: Bob Shell is a professional photographer, author and former editor in chief of Shutterbug Magazine. He is currently serving a 35 year sentence for involuntary manslaughter for the death of Marion Franklin, one of his former models.  He is serving the 15th year of his sentence at Pocahontas State Correctional Facility, Virginia. To read Bob Shell’s, first essay on civil war, click here: https://tonywarderotica.com/bob-shell-newly-release-government-report-says-ufo-exposure-harmful/

Gender Affirming Care: A Case for Legalization Across All States in America

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Photo: Tony Ward, Copyright 2023

Text by ChatGbt

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Edited by Tony Ward

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Gender Affirming Care: A Case for Legalization Across All States in America

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Gender affirming care refers to medical treatments and interventions that affirm and support an individual’s gender identity. It encompasses a range of procedures, including hormone therapy, surgeries, and mental health support, which can greatly alleviate gender dysphoria and promote the overall well-being of transgender individuals. In this essay, we will explore the concept of gender affirming care and argue why it should be legalized for individuals who require such care in every state across America.

Understanding Gender Affirming Care: Gender identity is a deeply personal and integral aspect of an individual’s sense of self. For transgender people, aligning their physical appearance with their gender identity is vital for their mental health and overall quality of life. Gender affirming care aims to bridge the gap between an individual’s gender identity and their physical body through various interventions.

Hormone therapy is one of the primary forms of gender affirming care. It involves the administration of hormones, such as estrogen or testosterone, to align an individual’s secondary sexual characteristics with their gender identity. This treatment can lead to significant improvements in mental health outcomes, reducing depression, anxiety, and suicidality among transgender individuals.

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Photo: Tony Ward, Copyright 2023

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Surgical procedures, such as gender confirmation surgeries (commonly known as “top” and “bottom” surgeries), are also part of gender affirming care. These surgeries allow individuals to modify their bodies to better align with their gender identity. They can provide relief from gender dysphoria, increase self-esteem, and improve overall psychological well-being.

Legalization and Access to Care: While some states in America have recognized the importance of gender affirming care and have taken steps to ensure its availability, others still lack comprehensive laws and regulations regarding this matter. The lack of consistent access to gender affirming care can lead to severe consequences for transgender individuals, including increased mental health disparities, reduced quality of life, and even increased rates of self-harm and suicide.

Legalizing gender affirming care across all states in America is essential to ensure equal access to healthcare for all individuals, regardless of their gender identity. Denying transgender people access to necessary medical treatments not only violates their right to autonomy and self-determination but also perpetuates discrimination and marginalization. It is crucial for state legislatures to recognize the medical consensus that supports gender affirming care and enact laws that protect the rights of transgender individuals.

Critics of legalizing gender affirming care often argue that it is a matter of personal choice and that individuals should bear the financial burden themselves. However, denying coverage for these medically necessary treatments places an undue burden on transgender individuals, who often face higher rates of unemployment, discrimination, and limited access to healthcare overall. Legalization would ensure that gender affirming care is accessible through insurance coverage, Medicaid, and other public health programs, reducing financial barriers and promoting equality.

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Photo: Tony Ward, Copyright 2023.

Kristy Jessica: On the Art of Modeling-Part 2

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Kristy Jessica. Photo by Brian Hunt for Ethimo Foto, Copyright 2023

Text by Kristy Jessica, Copyright 2023

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On The Art of Modeling-Part 2

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Glamour became a velvet prison for me over time- it was too easy to do and not inspiring enough for me. Artistic photographers wouldn’t take me seriously, so I pushed myself to become as flexible as I possibly could. I learned to stand on my head, twist into a pretzel, and emote various characters for the purpose of fine art photography. Finally after curating my social media and portfolio to attract paying art photographers, I finally succeeded in becoming more diverse. At this era in my career, I self published a 238 page book called “Posing Ideas for Fine Art, Glamour and Facial Expressions” available on Amazon. I traveled to Singapore, Belize, Brazil, Turkey, Philippines, Italy, Romania, Colombia, New Zealand, Jamaica, and some other countries to create beautiful artistic nudes in nature. 

    But that wasn’t enough. A new era of inspiration for underwater modeling had found a place in my heart.  By 2017, I pursued my Open Water Free diving certification in order to dive deep into ocean waters for artistic modeling. I traveled to Tahiti, Bahamas, El Nido, Mexico, and Australia for underwater modeling. 

     Ain’t no rest for the wicked, am I right? This rebellious sinner was overachieving too much to maintain momentum. In 2019, I had finished suffering a 7.5 year relationship with a grandiose narcissist who was old enough to be my father. The fried nerve endings involved in finally pushing this toxic person out of my life caused immense strain on my heart, mind, and body. The anxiety of living in fight or flight caused me to lose all appetite and most of my ability to sleep. I dropped to 95 pounds for a while. During this time, I transitioned into van living. The following year, the covid pandemic happened and all international travel had come to a halt. Major cities in America were mostly shut down. I took this opportunity to travel to secluded nature areas around the USA with my new boyfriend. I trained him to be my photographer so I could continue posting modeling images across my social media, to update my portfolio and to sell on my subscription sites. 

     Over the past few years, I have decided only to work for photographers who are kind hearted and creative. Anyone who has laid hands on me, pressured me, or made uncomfortable sexual comments to me while modeling for them are no longer permitted on my tour schedules. I no longer care about submitting to big name publications. I have been there and done that. I have started up two businesses for destination photography: The SouthWest Adventure (where I take photographers to secret stunning locations I have scouted in south Utah, two seasons per year), and I am the Co-Founder of Create With Sirens (a multi-day, multi-photographer underwater photography excursion with Astrid Kallsen and I, twice a year in Mexico and the Florida Springs). These trips are opportunities to create beautiful nude art in stunning nature locations above and below water: my two favorite modeling genres! I do still occasionally make a trip to a major city to book shoots with photographers in their towns, but I find those trips to be very tiring and fast paced. 

     The reason I wanted to tell you the progression of my 18 year modeling career so far is to share my example of how modeling as an art form and a career has no cookie cutter boundaries or requirements. Anyone can create their own adventure in it, as long as they have the drive to make it happen. I struggled through many phases of my life and continued to model through each of my life’s shifts. Technology is ever-changing, and I have made a point to adapt to new forms of technology over the course of my career: moving from Myspace and Craigslist to One Model Place and Model Mayhem, and with the fall of Model Mayhem, utilizing FB groups and Instagram to promote my modeling. Along with these methods, I also have a YouTube channel, a mailing list, a Tiktok, twitter, Vimeo, Reddit, Implied.VIP, and I will continue to utilize new forms of communication as technology changes over time. 

     If I could give one piece of advice to a newer model, I would say this, “Other models are your friends, not your competitors. Don’t let any photographer force you into doing something you are not comfortable with. It’s OK to say no. Be yourself, and do what you want. If someone makes you uncomfortable, tell other models and don’t work with them a second time. 

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Kristy Jessica photographed by Brian Hunt for Ethimo Foto, Copyright 2023

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Editor’s Note: If you missed On The Art of Modeling Part-1, link here: https://tonywardstudio.com/blog/kristy-jessica-on-the-art-of-modeling-part-1/

The Kamasutra: Unveiling the Historical and Cultural Facts

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The Art of Love Making. Photo: Tony Ward, Copyright 2023. All Rights Reserved.

Text by ChatGBT

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Edited by Tony Ward

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The Kamasutra: Unveiling the Historical and Cultural Facts

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Renowned for its explicit depiction of sexual practices, the Kamasutra is often misunderstood as a mere manual of lovemaking. However, this ancient Indian text holds a rich historical and cultural significance. This essay explores the history of the Kamasutra, tracing its origins, the life of its author Vatsyayana, its purpose, and its enduring impact on society.

The Kamasutra was composed in ancient India, likely between the 3rd and 6th centuries CE. It is attributed to Vatsyayana Mallanaga, a scholar and philosopher. Although little is known about Vatsyayana himself, his work provides insights into the social, cultural, and sexual practices of his time. The Kamasutra draws from earlier Sanskrit texts on human behavior and aims to guide individuals in attaining pleasure, love, and spiritual fulfillment.

Contrary to popular belief, the Kamasutra is not solely focused on sexual techniques. It is a comprehensive treatise on human relationships, encompassing topics such as courtship, marriage, family life, and social norms. The text presents a holistic approach to human sexuality, recognizing its role in a well-rounded and fulfilling life.

The Kamasutra consists of seven books, covering a wide range of subjects. It explores the nature of desire, different types of men and women, appropriate conduct for courtesans, methods of seduction, and the art of lovemaking. However, it also addresses broader aspects of life, including aesthetics, household management, and the pursuit of spirituality.

To understand the Kamasutra, it is essential to consider the cultural and social context of ancient India. The text emerged during the Gupta period, a time of remarkable intellectual and artistic achievements. Indian society during this era valued sensuality and embraced the idea of pleasure as a legitimate pursuit.

The Kamasutra reflects the highly stratified social structure of ancient India, delineating the roles and expectations of different social classes. It emphasizes the importance of caste, social standing, and ethical conduct in relationships. Additionally, the text acknowledges the existence of diverse sexual orientations and explores the complexities of human desires.

The Kamasutra’s influence has transcended time and borders. Despite being largely forgotten for centuries, it gained international attention in the 19th century when it was translated into English. Since then, it has sparked curiosity, fascination, and controversy worldwide.

The enduring legacy of the Kamasutra lies in its impact on the perception and exploration of human sexuality. It challenged societal taboos and encouraged open discussions about pleasure, desire, and relationships. Moreover, it inspired artists, writers, and scholars, shaping artistic depictions of intimacy, erotic literature, and academic studies on sexuality.

The Kamasutra is far more than a guide to sexual techniques; it is a testament to the complexities of human relationships and the recognition of pleasure as an essential component of a fulfilling life. Its historical and cultural significance, along with its enduring influence, ensures that the Kamasutra continues to captivate and inform individuals across generations, encouraging exploration and understanding of human sexuality.

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Editor’s Note: There are a limited number of both vintage and modern prints of this photograph available from the Tony Ward archives.  Contact the studio for price list. Email: Tony@TonyWard.com.