“Yes, straight men sleep together.
That’s according to a new study out of Britain on the changing social habits of heterosexual males. Published in the journal of Men and Masculinities in March, the study revealed that 98 percent of the study’s participants — all white, college-age male athletes — have shared a bed with another guy. In addition, 93 percent also reported having spooned or cuddled with another man.”* Ana Kasparian, Cenk Uygur, Ben Mankiewicz (What The Flick?!) and Dennis Trainor (Acronym TV) break it down.
*Read more here from Emily Thomas / The Huffington Post:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/01/straight-men-cuddle-guys-study_n_5241953.html
Comments
Two men sleeping in the same bed is hardly considered Homosexual behavior in most cultures and societies. This is a particular taboo in the USA.
Wow Cenk, I am surprised to hear you say that. I know that Turkey and Azerbaijan are different (despite what Azeris will tell you), but having lived in a Turkic culture for the past 3 years I think affection between men is extremely common. Two men will hold hands, rest their heads on each others shoulders, and even fondle ears. Despite homosexuality being harshly discriminated against, the men are very friendly and close with one another. That being said, even in the U.S. lots of young guys are more “touchy feely”. I think they have to joke about it but that is just because of how our culture pushes the idea of masculinity on us. I have cuddled with straight guys in the US and in Azerbaijan. The only difference is that in the US people would think it was gay and in Azerbaijan it is just two guys hanging out watching a movie.
I find in societies where homosexuality is strictly taboo, males are very affectionate toward one another and spend a great deal of time together. It seems the further West you go, the more macho norms become. I hope that that becomes less so the more accepting societies like America become more tolerant and accepting of gay people and gender roles become more equal. Men in our society are missing out on a valuable part of human interaction and intimacy that does not have to include anything sexual.