(Although this post has affiliate links, I’m a wee bit Scottish and will always give you my honest opinion.)
If there was a male version of Victoria’s Secret I would want it to sell kilts. There is something about seeing a kilt-wearing man that produces little explosions of appreciation even in this low libido wife.
Do you find men ‘dressed to kilt’ delectably appealing, too? Many of you must. The now defunct Squidoo polled 600 women, in 2012, asking if they found kilt-wearing men sexy. 94% said, “YES!” In 2010, the kilt was voted the world’s favourite traditional item of clothing, with many women stating it is ‘very attractive’ on men. This is in spite of studies which tell us women are not aroused sexually through visuals.
My kilt store would be called Victor McSecret. There wouldn’t be a brief or boxer in sight. Because, one of the mysterious things about kilts is what’s underneath.
The Scottish Highland Regiments wore nothing underneath. The freeing tradition made its way into the civilian population and was dubbed ‘going regimental’ or ‘going commando’ because of its origin.
The pleated kilts of today evolved from a single length of woolen plaid that would have been about 10 yards long. The earliest references to this kind of kilt was the mid-1600s. It was pleated manually around the mid-section and secured with a belt. After pleating and belting, there was enough extra fabric to throw over the shoulder and secure at the base of the back in the belt.
Can I prove that kilts will help all gals with low sex drive grow steamy? No. But, I can tell you that, ’Kilt wearing likely produces an ideal physiological scrotal temperature, which is known to be beneficial for robust spermatogenesis and good sperm quality,’ (EJO Kompanjie, Scottish Medical Journal, Feb., 2013)
Believe it or not, sperm production is not what I find most romantic about the kilt.
The kilt was, and to some degree still is, a symbol of power and might. In 1745, the Battle of Culloden pitted Highland Scots against the southern British. Because the kilt was a sign of national pride and were worn by mighty and powerful Scottish men, the defeated Scots were stripped of the right to wear their kilts (or tartans). This act was repealed in 1782. Since then, the kilt has remained a staple continually growing in popularity around the world.
Men who wear kilts today are reminiscent of those powerful, mighty and loyal men. A kilt wearing man is a noble sight to behold. He radiates a confident strength.
Nowadays you don’t have to be a member of a Scottish clan to wear a kilt. You don’t have to be Scottish at all. And you don’t have to be in the best of shapes to look dead gorgeous in a kilt, gents.
According to the comments I found around the internet, kilts will turn nearly any woman’s head. I tend to think this is true. A woman is drawn to strength, whether strength of mind, spirit or body. Arousal can follow when a woman senses protection through strength. Plus, there is just something a little exotic (or is that erotic?) about the kilt.
So, where’s a low libido gal to find a decent kilt for a fair price for her handsome noble man?
5 years ago I signed up to receive emails from Heritage of Scotland. They always have fabulous deals on casual kilts. They graciously sent me a kilt & ghillie shirt for Mr. Muscle for this piece!
Having shopped around the web and finding other stores selling kilts for far more, would it be quality work in spite of the good price?
That question was answered nicely. I was quite pleased at the sturdy and perfect stitching on all the pleats and the entire garment. It’s heavier than I anticipated. It’s not wool, but a blend of 65% Rayon/35% Acetate. It’s machine washable! I was delighted that it came out beautifully after washing in cold water. It didn’t shrink and none of the color faded and no ironing was needed after it was dried on a rack. The black ghillie shirt fared just as well.
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| Our kilt immediately off the drying rack and pleats are perfect. No ironing needed. |
The first day it arrived, Mr. McMuscle wore his kilt until bedtime. He loved the breezy atmosphere. He said it was quite comfortable. I noticed he stood a little taller, too.
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| “His legs are pillars of alabaster set on pedastals of pure gold…. and he is wholey desireable,” Song of Solomon 5:15&16. |
I anticipated he would look good. But I didn’t expect his full striking effect! Yeah, it gets me revved up. I want to take him out and show him off, then bring him home and ravage him.
Husbands, if you’ve been feeling ‘underappreciated,’ lately, consider a kilt. Wives, if you think a little wardrobe variety may be just what the doctor ordered for your lagging sex drive, consider a Scottish inspired gift under the Christmas tree.
I’m thinkin’ something is missing from these research studies that say women aren’t aroused by visual stimulation. They must not be using kilts!
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I completely agree!! Good to see you, R!
“A woman is drawn to strength, whether strength of mind, spirit or body. Arousal can follow when a woman senses protection through strength.” We men are aware of this truth, which is why we do everything we can to conceal our weakness and insecurities. We wear emotional kilts, trying to convey an air of William Wallace, when inside, we feel like Wally Cox. We are also told that women want us to be open and honest, and yet we know that, if you saw us as we really are inside, you would not sense “protection through strength,” and you would not be aroused by us. So, we fake our strength and internalize our fears. It’s a vicious cycle and one reason men feel hopeless in sexually attracting their wives. We must be open and honest, while at the same time being strong and confident. Often, the two are mutually exclusive. *sigh*
You have beautifully written an interesting point. I understand what you are getting at. My marriage didn’t reach the next level until my husband became vulnerable with me which requires strength of spirit. I feel more protected by my husband because of it. His insecurities really aren’t that different from my own. Isn’t that ultimate courage to allow another to see the flaws and muck? Of course, this is my experience. I can’t speak for all of womanhood. But, there probably are others out there like me.