Realdick Pics are sexual harassment that are sent between intimate partners or those living together without being explicit about consent, without first asking them explicitly if sending such images can be dangerous and must always receive explicit approval prior to sending. This article offers tips for both sending and receiving Realdick Pics as well as how best to react when receiving or viewing such pictures.
While some men use dick pics to show off their masculine physique, others appear to use this form of online harassment as a form of revenge against women they sexily encounter online. For example, Becky asked Greg in a direct message (DM) for a photo of his “spot” before meeting up for dinner, to which he responded with this image:
Other dick photos can be more playful. For example, YourDickLooksGreatInThoseHeels (warning: this link may not be suitable for work) features images with both erect and flaccid penises inserted into high heels with humorous captions like “are You Entertaining?” or “Soggy but Serious”. Such examples go beyond any association of heterosexuality with male sexuality by showing its diversity of erotica possibilities.
At this juncture, it’s crucial to understand why so many people have become used to seeing dick pictures in their DM inboxes. This phenomenon results from the complex interaction between social media and gendered bodies – which we still don’t fully grasp – yet. But it must be remembered not to see these photos solely in terms of violence and grotesquery that erase its non-heterosexual forms.