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The Pornstache is Back

There’s no facial hair arrangement more iconic than the pornstache. If you’ve been living under a rock or perhaps just blocked the 70s out from your mind completely, the porn mustache is a prominent mustache without a beard. These days, some would say it gives a sleazy or cheaply, but in the 70s and 80s, it was the look among manly men. 

Actor Tom Selleck famously sported his pornstache with pride as he fought crime on “Magnum PI” and was widely known as one of the most desirable men of the 80s. Let’s not forget about Freddy Mercury, a legend who almost always had a full mustache. This look was incredibly favored in the 70s and 80s by well-known beefcakes, pornstars, and cops. It’s only in recent times that the term pornstache was looked upon in a derogatory fashion. 

With that said, it is worth noting that the porn mustache is making a comeback thanks to leading men such as Paul Rudd, Eddie Murphy, and Milo Ventimiglia.

Why the Sudden Comeback?

There’s a growing theory that the return of the pornstache is thanks in part to No-Shave November. If you’re not familiar, this is an annual event during which men grow their beards and mustaches during November to raise awareness for men’s health. These issues include prostate and testicular cancer, as well as men’s suicide. 

After November, many men have a fully-grown beard they can’t wait to shave off. Many actors, however, decided to keep (and style) their mustaches last year, and suddenly the pornstache made its way back to the forefront of pop culture. 

Why You Should Consider A Mustache

Growing out a mustache is much easier than having a full-fledged beard. In addition, it will bring a visible change to your face that could turn out to be your signature look. Of course, before you decide on this, it is always good to check out how a porn mustache looks on various faces. 

Many celebrities have great porn mustaches you can take inspiration from. For example, Arjun Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana, Ranveer Singh, and others have shown off their heavy mustache. The pornstar mustache does have a couple of different variations. Still, fans know the most famous heavy mustache as one with slightly elongated ends and no other facial hair. Thus, there’s no reason for you to try out just one mustache style.

Your Pornstache Style

Finding your signature pornstache style can take a bit of trial and error, which is what makes No-Shave-November the perfect time to try it out. One primary reason men tend not to find their signature style is they’re too afraid to experiment. But, remember, it’s just facial hair. So if you don’t like how a pornstache looks on you, shave it off and start over with a different look. The good thing is facial hair is in right now, so chances are the ladies will love it either way. 

A Mustache Does Not Require That Much Effort!

People think that having a mustache requires a lot of work, but that’s not true. Growing and keeping up a neat mustache isn’t that difficult, and upkeep is easy so long as you have the right tools. Splurge on a quality trimming and shaving kit, and don’t be afraid to invest in good products to keep your stache’ clean and hydrated as well. 

What Makes It Popular?

Pornstaches give men a formal, masculine look which is probably why they’re so popular among the burly crowd. Think about every iconic, hyper-masculine Hollywood character you’ve ever seen, and chances are, they’re rocking the pornstache with pride. Anchorman Ron Burgundy, Ron Swanson from “Parks and Rec,” the appropriately named George “Pornstache” Mendez from “Orange is the New Black,” and Hopper from “Stranger Thing” all rock a sweet mouser than drives the ladies wild. 

So, whether you have a dinner event, a date night, or even just a regular day at work, a mustache will surely add to your fashion quotient. Match it with a classy suit or a blazer, and you’re bound to have all eyes on you.

November is on the horizon, so if you need a gentle push into the world of facial hair, this is it. Your pornstache season is finally here! 

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The Evolution Of The Male Pornstar Look

Pornography, in one form or another, has been around for thousands of years. In earlier centuries, pornography came in the form of crude pictures, sculptures, and higher-quality art. It continued to improve with every passing era, and we’re now at a fantastic place in its evolution. There’s evidence of more advanced pornography in cultures from many years ago, though the concept of the pornstar wasn’t recognized until much later. 

For many, the advent of home video, which came about in the 1970s and 1980s, was when people first started recognizing specific individuals for their XXX talents on the screen. Back then, what was considered attractive was far different from what it is now. Likewise, over the years, the fashion trends people have adopted changed. People found to be universally appealing in the 70s were far different from the looks of the 80s, 90s, 2000, and beyond.

Porn In The 70s

In the 1970s, pornstars had more hair, more mustaches, and in some cases, louder personalities. Many Halloween costumes and movies exaggerate male pornstar qualities from the era, which sometimes included people with more chest hair. In addition, some people think of louder clothing when they think of this XXX content, including animal prints and other patterns. In the 1970s, people also attributed gold chains and bracelets, plus larger rings with the male pornstar style. 

The 1970s era of pornography often showed people wearing colorful clothing, and many of the different genres of porn were available. This includes solo masturbation, couples’ sex, threesomes on camera, and more. With often exaggerated acting and a few over-the-top themes, the porn in the 1970s reflected a time where people were free about their sexuality, looking to enjoy watching natural sex with other people in the films they loved. Many different body types were represented, and people started gravitating towards filming men with larger dicks.

Porn In The 80s

Porn in the 80s had many distinctive elements, with the adult entertainment industry getting a grasp of what they wanted to share with the world. There was still more hair in many XXX films, though some European films featured men with less hair. Muscular men started becoming more prominent, and there were still plenty of large cocks to go around. 

Many of the great 80s porn classics had music in the background, and roleplay themes became more prominent. The 1980s also saw more video collections, with themes that spanned over multiple hours. While there were still men with hairy chests in the 80s, men with shaved chests started entering the fold at higher rates. The retro pornography from the 80s included many fashions within the 80s, moving away from colorful printed shirts and moving more towards solid colors and suits. A few prominent male pornstars went against the fold in this era, with some male XXX performers being more prolific than the majority.

Porn In The 90s

The last half-century in pornography has seen the most exciting improvements. Porn at the end of the 20th century moved towards the digital era as technology improved. With laptops, high-speed Internet, the introduction of HD quality, and other newer technology towards the end of the decade, people could bring their favorite porn movies anywhere. 

In the 90s, the adult entertainment industry wasn’t quite where it is now, though. Because of less accessibility to pornography, the competition porn businesses had was different. There were more high-end productions, and there was less gonzo porn. Instead, plot and expensive costumes and sets were more common, and there were numerous other differences between porn in the 90s and porn now.

One major change in the 90s was the increase of women watching porn, which has continued to present times. The era also saw the rise of condom use in porn, with Wicked Pictures being the most prominent company to implement safe sex into their films. 

Compared to the harrier bodies of the 1970s and 80s, the 1990s saw men with smoother chests and muscular bodies. With a focus on higher production films, male pornstars could put their personalities out there and get massive followings. 

Porn Here And Now

After the new millennia, porn evolved in a few notable ways. Now, more women and people, in general, are watching pornography. The Internet is largely responsible for this growth in viewership, increasing mobile traffic by over 1000% since 2010. A more significant percentage of women are viewing porn now, too, with over 26% of viewers worldwide being ladies. In 2014, this number was 23%. Due to the increase in women watching adult material, more porn caters to their wants, needs, and desires. 

Feminist, queer, and more artistic porn are also on the rise, with the maile talent having a more polished appearance. Outside of this, the male pornstar look evolved to cater to the dirty minds of both men and women. In the 90s, there were more high-end productions. Porn after the turn of the century started drifting more towards gonzo porn, amateur porn, and more realistic XXX content. Male pornstar fashion moved to accommodate.

As time in the new millennia went on, more performers have gone into business for themselves. People in the adult entertainment industry and beyond recognized in larger ways that people have many different turn-ons, including the aesthetic of modern pornstars. 

Androgynous men appear in pornography at a higher rate, and the number of body types in the adult entertainment industry has expanded on all levels. In the 90s, many idealized body types existed in porn, unobtainable fantasies for many people. As a result, there are many male performers today that you wouldn’t guess are pornstars in their everyday life. That said, there are still plenty of gorgeous, muscular, and fit men and the diversity found in porn has been growing each year.