I think a lot of them aren’t really erotic, so much as there’s an overlap between “erotic poses” and “vulnerable poses.” A lot seemed to be posed in a manner that I would call, artificially, awkwardly, vulnerable.

Which might be the point, for all I know.

It's definitely the point. Being the child of a sperm donor can be so uncomfortable. It seems like an extremely appropriate way to pose someone who is being confronted by such a deep part of themselves.

a cross between gucci advertisement, a mug shot, and old playboy articles.

it's indeed very strange to me, too.

I think they were playing with the ideas in the article being a bit alienating, so the photography tried to follow -- emphasis on tried.

If I had to label the photography: "sexy ennui' comes to mind.

Yeah, the photography choices are so odd. It made the presentation awkward and uncomfortable.

Yes, that's why it's genius.

Please don't do this here.