He died the other day. That got some press coverage. I first encountered Playboy way in back in high school. It was boarding school, so parents weren't cleaning up your room and discovering your Playboy stash. The centerfolds, and other porno shots were cool, but for what the magazine cost, we got darn little good photos, and a load of not very convincing editorial comment. I learned not to pay attention to Playboy's writings on man's fashion, stylish cars, and art appreciation. And, it wasn't long before there were other skin mags out there with more juicy photos and less boring editorial comment, and lower prices. I don't remember ever buying Playboy with my own money, but I was happy to read, and leer at, Playboys that my buddies had bought.
Back then, effective contraceptives hadn't made it to market, and the chicks were very reluctant to have sex with guys, fearing pregnancy. I am convinced that the arrival of effective contraceptives had far more to do with the sexual revolution than Playboy ever did.
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